Mid Year Essential listening.

My mid year list of tracks that i honestly think are worth listening to.


Rusko - Everyday (Netsky Remix) - Lets start this off with my Tune of the year. Coming straight out of Belgium, Netsky has smashed his way through the DnB scene, when i say smashed, i literally mean it. Being signed up to Hospital Records on the back of some solid releases he soon released his self titles album. Big Tings
Also good by Netsky;
Netsky - Iron Heart and Pirate Bay - Netsky


The Prototypes - Outcast. Next up we have Outcast, one of the latest releases by The Prototypes (featured on both the previous essential listening blogs). Signed to Shogun late in 2010, they will be touring Australia in early June (shame no NZ dates) Nick and Garvey are a pair to be watched.
Also good by The Prototypes;
Cascade - The Prototypes and The Prototypes - Evolution (Feat. Darrison) and The Prototypes - Subterrestrial. Their Sound Cloud is  - http://soundcloud.com/theprototypes.




DJ Fresh ft. Sian Evans 'Louder'. A big big Summer tune (Well i suppose if you live in Europe). Remixed by Doctor P and Flux Pavilion, this track is set to be massive. Released worldwide on July 3rd, Expect to be hearing this one in any up coming mixes i make.
Also Good by Dj Fresh;
Gold Dust - Dj Fresh.


Vato Gonzalez ft. Foreign Beggars 'Badman Riddim (Jump)'. Set to be released on June the 19th. There is little i can say about this tune, apart from that it goes OFF. Best keep an ear out for this.
Also good Featuring Foreign Beggars;
Foreign Beggars - Still Getting It (Feat. Skrillex) and SKRILLEX - SCATTA (FEAT FOREIGN BEGGARS AND BARE NOIZE).


State of Mind - Spacetalk. This brilliant New Zealand tune screams of State of Mind - Wellington Paint Party 2011 memories for me =]. Has to be checked out to be descried fully. 


Light Years Away by Tiki & Crushington. One of the best dubstep tunes and videos i have heard/seen in a long time (and no it's not your YouTube crashing out). Gotta love Tiki Tane. 
Algo good by Tiki;
Tiki Taane & DUBXL - Summer Time.


Tyler The Creator - Yonkers - This young hip-hop artist has smashed onto my iTunes most played list. It's a bit hardcore, and not for everyone. But shit happens.
Also Good by OFWGKTA;
Orange Juice - EarlWolf - Odd Future (OFWGKTA) and 


Jack Sparrow (feat. Michael Bolton) - Hot off their second album, Turtleneck and Chain, The Lonely Island has bought their self dubbed "fake rap" back to us. This song featuring Micheal Bolton is class. 
Also good by The Lonely Island;
I Just Had Sex - The Lonely Island (Feat. Akon) and The Creep (feat. Nicki Minaj & John Waters)


Deadmau5 - Raise Your Weapon (Madeon Remix & Criminal Minds Intro Mix) - Found this track while trolling around on Soundcloud. Shit is amazing, The original was pretty damn good, but this is insane.
Also Good by Deadmau5;
deadmau5 & Kaskade - I Remember (I credit this tune to the birth of my DnB obsession) and Deadmau5 - Strobe.


Shapeshifter - Long White Cloud - Vetted as the best Live DnB band in the world by London Elektricity, Shapeshifter have been carving up the scene for years. Finally being signed to Hospital Records late in 2010 they have played numerous sold out shows around Europe aswell as at home in New Zealand.

Also good by Shapeshifter;
Shapeshifter - One and Shapeshifter - Longest Day.




My Soundcloud. - Ahh whats better than a bit of shameless self promotion. Check out all my mixes here, Worth a listen before a piss up.




Reader Suggestions ----


One for the Oldies
Within Temptation - Faster & Mother Maiden Short Film - Never really heard much about these guys. (Be warned it's old and nothing like the rest of the links i have posted) But Thanks to My Uncle for sharing this with me.



Nadia Ali, Starkillers & Alex Kenji - Pressure (Alesso Remix Edit) - I had not heard this before my very awesome Dutch buddie Roel pointed it out, have instantly fallen in love with it. Big up.

Winter Esential Listening

Keeping in line with my summer essential listening i am creating my list of what i think should be on iPods this winter, All suggestions shall acompanied by Youtube Clips (when aplicable)
I will also try to vary the genre of music when i can, as i am aware that many people do not like dubstep and drum and bass.

We are going to start off with an appropriatly named song for the winter -

London Elektricity (feat Elsa Esmeralda) - Elektricity Will Keep Me Warm (Acoutstic Version

Forthcoming on London Elektricity's Yikes! album, his a brilliant track, the original version has been translated into french, sweedish and spanish (all sung by Elsa). This is a track that will be high up on ym most played this winter.

For all you hospital heads out there, (i think it is only me?) i have this.

Rusko - Everyday (Netsky Remix)

Netsky is pretty much the best thing to come out of Belgium since i left it when i visited on holiday. This Rusko track was great to being with, but Netsky comes out and Makes it just that much better, I anticipate this one to be Big.


For a change of genre now -

Chipmink (Ft. Chris Brown) - Champion

Okay so this is not my usual style of music, but i have listened to this a few times and i started to enjoy it, it is a pretty good feel good track, and has a pretty good bass line to it. Has been out a while, and was posted to my facebook a while back so i think many of you will have heard it but it is still worth another go.

Another swtich up -

Hollywood Undead - Hear Me Now

Coming off their new album - American tragedy. This sogng is a brillint mix betwen genres, the whole album varies with the style of music, their last album Swan Songs was featured on my top 25 most played about 6 times for around 4 months after i bought it, their style is very diverse and even if this song is not for you there will be somethnig on the album. Follow up with Been to hell aswell.


Something for everyone now -

Katy B - Katy On a Mission

No iPod shall be complete without her this winter, her voice is perfect, the tune is amazing and the video is sumblime, there is little wrong with this song (possibly the ending but they have a replay buttn on youtube) Follow it up with Broken Record, Or lights On for maximum exposure.

English Music near its finest  -

Professor Green (ft maverick Sabre) - Jungle

Yet to meet a person who dislikes this song, Pro Greens music style is also quite diverse. With a new album on the horizon and a nationwie tour of the Uk currently underway he is showcasing new music off the album, although this is off the previous one "Allive Till I'm Dead" it is still a great tune.

Yet another English Track -

Devlin (Ft. yasmin) - Runaway

The song speaks for it's self.

I suppose no music list would be complete without a brilliant Cover -

Friday - Rebeca Black (Matt Muholland Cover)

Taking a really terrible song and salvaging it, turning the crappy electro/autotune poppy crap and turn it into a work of art, big up Matt.

back to Dubstep i think i think -

Flux Pavillion - Bass Cannon

Taking the English carts by storm one spot at a time. When this tune was dropped at Sandwidges the place went nuts, it's a big tune that is driving the popularity of dubstep to new levels,
Also good by FP are - His Cracks Remix and His Gold Dust Remix

Back To English Music -

Plan B - She Said

I cannot remember if this featured on my summer essential listening list. But i don't care, it is a quality song.
Taken from his album "the defamation of Strickland Banks" it was the first single released and introduces him as a "soul singer" a massive change rom "Who needs actions when you got words" while his next album "the ballard od belmarsh" will be going back to his old style Plan B is showing mad diversity, big resect.

A brilliant mainstream tune -

Mumford and sons - Little Lion Man

Smashing onto the scene with this big tune, Mumford and sons are smashing it, even though it could be labled as "mainstream" i still love it, Having also jst released "the Cave" i forsee these guys being on the scene for a while to come yet.

For you Soppy Romantics -

Bruno Mars - Grenade

I just can't bring myself to describe this. Sorry

The Jack Adams highschool hit (more like primary school but whatever)

The Bloodhound Gang - The bad Touch

Have to go all the way back to 1999 for the release of this little beauty, rememerd most for the line 'Doing it baby like they do on the discovery channel" this tune is this seasons primary school hit.

Little Bit of Eminem Now -

Dr. Dre - I Need A Doctor (Explicit) ft. Eminem, Skylar Grey

A song featuring Eminem rapping about the respect he has for Dre because of him giving Em the change to become something.
The video, i think signifies the restoration of Dre's carrer shunning of the haters.
Haters Gonna Hate

and Finally The song that hasn't moved from the top spot of my itunes most played in over a year

Chase and Status (Ft. Plan B) - End Credits

Quite possibly my favrite song of all time! Yet to meet a person who doesnt like this song!



Reader Suggestions

Coming in all the way from Holland with this one,

Nero - Me & You (Dirtyphonics Remix)

I had forgotten about this one, Shot Roel!!. Dirtyphonics are smashing the European scene, their song vandals is still a top place holder in my top 25 most played.

Summer Essential Listening (Youtube Links where appliciable)

So i have decided to post what i belive to be some of the songs that should be played on systems this summer (With youtube links for you)

So in no order at all;

MYTOYBOX - It's The Weekend
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQqXE7ET2S4

This song should definatly be on your summer playlist. It's uplifting, amazing and got a really catchy tune.

The Prototypes - Need the Love
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9q9DY2XccLk

The boys from bristol have been smashing it during the UK summer, This is definatly one to be dancing to around the country.

Chase & Status - End Credits ft Plan B
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwD1vQ_Gw2A

Off the soundtrack to the epic movie "Harry Brown" this tune has been smashing my system for the last year, Shall never get old
(Both Acts coming to New Zealand)

Doctor P - Sweet Shop
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZkzcm7ubQg

For all you Dubheads out there this wont be new to your ears easily one of the best dubstep songs of the year Doctor P has also shamed it with a remix of Plan B's Love Goes down!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_rN39GFYP0)

Example - Kickstarts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9yGcKlYAiw

This narrowly avoided being KILLED by ZM and C4 but never the less, A massive track, Good way to get any room moving and their feet finding the beat.

Skepta - Rescue Me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TTceYEJif4

Bashing out this tune a couple of months back, Knew it was going to be BIG. Great one for long drives and parties alike,.

Deadmau5 - Strobe
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKi9Z-f6qX4

The 6 minute club edit ruins my car speakers (Has to be played at the max)
The 10 minute full version (In my opinion) is the best way to start a set, has a long build up, a bit chilled, then it's just goes off, jizz flies everywhere, girls orgasm and old people start to find air raid shelters. This shit is mroe ca$h than Lilwayne.

Emalkay - Watercolour Remix
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJ3zTe1P8Eo

Takes the original (Which is sick) Shits on it, then feeds it to cows. Such a sick "Get amped song"

Netsky - Iron Heart
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4rt6Nxdm4Y

With this kid from Belgium nominated for 4 DNB arnea awards he is blowing up, This song (As well as his album) is amazing, Coming to RnV this year, this TUNE has to be in your playlist. If not you have failed mankind.

Danny Byrd - Ill Behaviour
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6u1vq8xI1Vg

Bombarding it's way into the UK top 40 a week after release, this song is Massive!! One of the better song to be played on BBC radio 1 in years. Definatly should be in the playlist for any of the ravers/boppers out there.

Sigma's Remix of - Danny Byrds We can have it all
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IUzBBlJjZg

Want to keep the dancefloor on fire with movenment? This tune WILL do that i promise you this.

Dj Fresh - Gold Dust
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNuUgbUzM8U

One of the most played and hyped Drum and Bass songs ever, With good measure, this song is sick Kicking off DnB arena's 2010 Mega Mix this song has been blasted through my system for around a month.
Another Dj Fresh song that s just as good is Hypercain (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbJ-1g5dyVM)

Unkle - Reign (Way Out West Mix)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUxBmUbcFnI

I know very little about the artist or the song, Was suggested to me Via my Freinds at Youtube. Very chilled, Good Build ups, Great music for conversations and possibly other misdermeiners.

Example - Watch the sun come up.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAgegxdVdFU

Before his massive hit Kickstarts, there was this mellow tune, Great for early mornings/late nights. Or if your feeling romantic singing to that special one.

Swedish House Mafia Vs Tinie Tempah - Miami 2 Ibiza
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCH1AsUydSc

One of the songs of the summer in the european scene, Definatly a big tune! SHM and Tinie are hitting the big time this year!
This song is gunna be HUUUUGE

This is of course only a small introduction of what i belive to be My summer Hit's
This will change of course, there will be songs added (None taken away)

All artists mentioned have some other Massive tunes and i suggest checking them all out.

Keep it Locked onto my facebook (Jack Daniel Adams) for updates.
May do a podcast of some of these tunes in the near future, Shall see how it goes



I will also be doing a What to watch (Movies and TV) Summer 2010/11 in the coming weeks so keep an eye out for that.

Big Up!!