MINNESOTA x2!

Posted on April 25, 2011 by matt @ aerial noise

Double the sentiment, double your pleasure, double your fun!

With an aim to make bass heavy dubstep/glitch-hop music that’ll get you dancing (and is not the same old, 3 note transformer-step..), USCS’s History major Christian Bauhofer aka Minnesota takes a bite out of the glorious peaches of Santa Cruz, California and crafts a dual wonderment of Stella Artois refined beverages, with a side order of other miniatures and lagers just incase you don’t like those big n’ chunky Artois’s that are on offer here …

With that said, Minnesota’s re-take of SVD’s XX Booty Mix of ‘Intro,’ originally done by The XX, perfectly enhances Sander Van Doorn’s own inspiration and gives The XX even more creative turns on the dancefloor for future months of longevity. ‘Juicy’ retains that same element also and smashes home The Notorious B.I.G.’s unique skills for all underground and less discerning dancefloors worldwide.

We tip our hats to you Sir!

SANDER VAN DOORN – XX Booty (Minnesota Remix)

BIGGIE SMALLS – Juicy (Minnesota Remix)

EVERETT JAMES – Peace [735 Music]

Posted on April 22, 2011 by matt @ aerial noise

Everett James from 735 Music sends us through a very abstract sounding analogue track which immediately wouldn’t trouble the high end speakers of an old skool Massive Attack party. Featuring the slight delicate whispers of an MC getting warmed up for his next freestyle, ‘Peace’ dips and bobs its head in a dream like state and makes an even more powerful delivery with its constant poignant drums and its fantasy-inspired phasers.

“Peace” as it is here, is another example of how splendid a track can sound like without too many vocal parts added to it.

EVERETT JAMES – Peace

PHARRELL & DAFT PUNK – The Game Has Changed

Posted on April 14, 2011 by matt @ aerial noise

The Game certainly has, if Pharrell is lending his lyrics over Daft Punk’s TRON Legacy track of the same name folks. Artistically credible, with an already epic backing, the addition of a plausible hip hop artist over the instrumental of a thought provoking soundtrack piece does no harm to the Original indeed. If in doubt then ask the other half of N*E*R*D, Nero, Paul Oakenfold and the Swedish House Mafia. Hmmmmm, I see a pattern developing here…

PHARRELL – The Game Has Changed

BONUS!

N*E*R*D & DAFT PUNK – Hypnotize U (Nero Remix)

BEASTIE BOYS – Make Some Noise [Capitol Records]

Posted on April 13, 2011 by matt @ aerial noise

Since the 2007 release of “The Mix-Up” LP, King Ad-Rock, MCA, and Mike D of the Beastie Boys have been stirring away in preparation for some patent Beastie-Boys-action. ‘Make Some Noise’ returns as a terrific single to the fold, with a brand new album to accompany it come the merry third day in May. “Hot Sauce Committee Part Two” LP should be another banger!

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BEASTIE BOYS – Make Some Noise

NICKY RAGE vs. SKRILLEX vs. LA ROUX

Posted on April 7, 2011 by matt @ aerial noise

Besides the bad idea of layering Busta Rhymes vocals over Tiësto vs. Diplo – ‘C’mon,’ Nicky Rage sends us his own genius mixtape of tight n’ spacey lyrical flow over Skrillex’s unbelievable remix of La Roux’s, ‘In For The Kill.’

Totally refreshing to hear this in this context, so if you haven’t heard the Original umpteenth times already, then get ready to inject a new audio outtake on your very La Roux ears!

Nice one Nicky!

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LA ROUX – In For The Kill (Skrillex Remix) (Nicky Rage Re-Vocal-Edit)

JANET JACKSON – Together Again [Virgin Records America, Inc]

Posted on March 27, 2011 by matt @ aerial noise

Closing the mighty electronic dance music porthole gently (like putting a Johnsons baby powder scented-newborn down to rest), we return to slower BPM (Beats Per Minute) quarters through the form of another Jackson family patriot.. Miss Janet “Supreme” Jackson!!

‘Together Again’ was originally penned as a tribute ballad song to recently deceased friends who had died from AIDS. Through radio play and it’s evolution into a dance track, it became a much loved single and a very prominent selling single in the year of 1997. Featuring remixes from the holy hierarchy of house legends in Tony Humphries and Tony Moran forms (plus DJ Premier with his freshly dry cleaned, hip hop jersey on), the J.J. Original (as well as all the single release remixes) perform reminiscently well and carry off a magnanimous amount of vigorous body and note worthy soul to them also.

Crisp in its swagger and enormously loving it is shell, ‘Together Again’ returns on famous ground to remind fans that J.J. hasn’t forgotten you, nor has she lost sight of you. Spiritually uplifting, it’s an unconditional love-fest song – like Janet is to the millions!

JANET JACKSON – Together Again (Tony Humphries Club Mix)

JANET JACKSON – Together Again (Tony Moran 7” Edit w/ Janet Vocal Intro)

JANET JACKSON – Together Again (DJ Premier 100 in a 50 Remix)

JANET JACKSON – Together Again (Radio Edit)

Future Sound – The Thrills EP

Posted on March 17, 2011 by adam @ aerial noise

Future Sound recently released his new EP The Thrills and decided to share some songs with Aerial Noise listeners. The EP is pretty magical. It caresses you into unforeseen musical territory full of sultry, smooth electro. My favourite track, and the one i shared with you all today, is The Lover’s Quadrant. Within, the vocals have a real progressive/hip hop nature to it and accent the track extremely well. It is what I would describe as an electric lullaby.

If you dig this beat I know you will dig the entire EP. Check it out via the bandcamp link provided below. With the release, Future Sound issued a statement to his listeners. I liked it so i included it below in italics. Catch a glimpse into his soul and go listen to the EP now.

Check out his website for more details on future productions. Listen to a copy of the EP for free over at bandcamp.

* * *

This is my love at the current moment. My creation. My gift to you all.

A lot of hard work has went into this EP and I hope you guys enjoy it.

This is my life right now. Your basically talking a walk in my shoes for 25 minutes or so…

Don’t treat this like your traditional Hip Hop EP, this is mood music.

Take this and feel it.

I feel like I created a soundtrack to the lives of my peers and I.

The lyrics can be switched, but the feeling is still there.

Special thanks to everyone that was involved in this project, from the models to the engineers, from the actors to the producers, all the way down to you…

Ladies and Gentlemen,

The Thrills

Future Sound – The Lover’s Quadrant

KRIS KROSS – Jump (Super Cat Mix) [Ruffhouse Records]

Posted on February 22, 2011 by matt @ aerial noise

“OLD SKOOOOOOL!!!!!”

This track needs absolutely no introduction does it????

It’s totally timeless… and undisputedly, one of the many king-sized rap tracks of the nineties – bar none!

Showcasing a not so much over-played mix of ‘Jump,’ is the Super Cat mix which you see before your eyes. It features a pleasant, but yet credible, ragga lyrical burst throughtout the mid refrain and includes plenty of wicked turntable scratches too.

Anything new & additional is always welcomed to assist that never-tireless-energy that always makes us wanna go “Jump – Jump!”

TURN IT UP!

KRIS KROSS – Jump (Super Cat Mix)

VANILLA ICE – Ice Ice Baby (New Romantic Mix) [SBK Records]

Posted on February 22, 2011 by matt @ aerial noise

Back in 2009/2010 there was an absolutely dodgy ‘housewives choice version’ of this track that re-surfaced slightly via the help of some immature, UK, pre schooler twins. They actually managed to rope in the actual Vanilla Ice (from out of his hiding place) and back into THEIR own public domain which was “not cool” to see in the slightest.

To top that all off, Halifax – the UK’s most, well-known building society – (with no sense and decorum), decided to use the ‘Ice Ice Baby’ idea in one of their adverts just to TRY and make themselves look ‘cool and with-it’ with the general public in an (hand over ones embarrassed face) attempt to advertise their most recent mortgage policy.

Cringing nonetheless, I hope that any inadvertent, continued listening to V.I.’s Original hasn’t put you off the tune of ‘Ice Ice Baby’ altogether, as I’m about to reveal a virtually unheard and unknown remix that sprung up on a 2008 CD from the very man himself.

See what you think about this New Romantic remix and don’t be afraid to drop back any comments Aerials!

VANILLA ICE – Ice Ice Baby (New Romantic Mix)

The Hood Internet [CFCF + Ice Cube]

Posted on January 27, 2011 by adam @ aerial noise

Binary did it again! The blog turned record label enlightened me with the Chicago-base duo The Hood Internet’s It Was A Rainy Day mashup. It’s a track meant for “the party after the afterparty.” First of all, CFCF is absolutely amazing. I love their sound and if you have been following us since the very beginning or at the very least, glanced at our archives, you’ll understand why. Their sensual and melodramatic beats are heavenly, beautiful, and simply amazing.

When you toss in The Hood Internet’s mashup with Ice Cube, CFCF’s instrumental takes on a whole new dynamic. This track is great for soothing yourself to sleep or taking your boy’s out for a spiritual drive by.

Get more mashups here!

The Hood Internet – It Was A Rainy Day (CFCF vs. Ice Cube)

Yasmin + Royal-T [On My Own]

Posted on January 25, 2011 by adam @ aerial noise

Yasmin is preparing for the release of her debut single On My Own due out on January 24.201 off Ministry of Sound records.

Yasmin struck fame when one of her DJ sets caught the eye of mainstream hip hop boy-toy Pharrell Williams. Not long after she found herself touring with the likes of N.E.R.D., The Cool Kids, Will.i.am, Taio Cruz and Eve. At the same time she permanently cemented herself as a DJ though her gigs at Bad Intentions- a well-known and established club in London.

Besides being offered tons of record deals before signing with Ministry and gaining tons of support and notoriety from friends in the industry including BBC Radio 1, Yasmin has already been called “the next best thing” out of the UK by those close to her. As a newly developed singer-songwriter her work is undoubtedly becoming more recognized as one of the bigger names to watch out for this year.

Her debut single ‘On My Own’, comes across with stunning heartfelt vocals layered over a fiercely fresh hip-hop beat, completely reflecting her totally unique style. - Ministry of Sound

Order your copy today!

Yasmin – On My Own by PurplePR

Yasmin – On My Own [Royal-T Remix] by PurplePR

Aether + Lykke Li

Posted on January 25, 2011 by adam @ aerial noise

One of my favourite eclectic electronic and hip hop artists from San Antonio, Texas produced a remix to Lykke Li’s Little Bit way back in the day that I’m just re-stumbling across now.

Aether is that man. The one and only who brought us Makeshift Sanctuary and Orfeu Negro. And while he may not have touched up the vocal samples found in Little Bit, it’s the newly designed backdrop that hits me in all the appropriate places. He has an innovative way at approaching percussion particularly in the two bonus tracks provided below. You’ll notice the bassline is killer and the sultry smooth ad-ins grip these tracks in a way you will long to hear over and over again.

Lykke Li – Little Bit (Aether Remix)

BONUS!

Aether – Orfeu Negro

Aether – Makeshift Sanctuary

La Roux of 2010

Posted on December 13, 2010 by adam @ aerial noise

Eleanor Jackson of La Roux has had a busy year in 2010. She managed to move her sound to mainstream audiences and in doing so, created a new definition of fame for herself. It’s a feat that more and more electro artists are trying to accomplish and one that even some artists are beginning to become successful at. The UK native laid down some lyrics Kanye West and Jay-Z earlier this year and continues to have her own music remixed the most by independent DJs and producers.

On December 2.2010, La Roux was nominated for a couple Grammy’s including Best Dance Recording (In For The Kill) and Best Electronic/Dance Album (La Roux). The achievement shines a rare spotlight on a genre that really didn’t get much attention until a couple years ago.

The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards will take place on February 13.2011 at the Los Angeles Staples Centre. Stay tuned for the results.

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Chromeo Ft. La Roux – Hot Mess

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Jay-Z ft. Kanye West & La Roux – That’s My Bitch

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La Roux – In For The Kill (Skrillex Remix)

Aether [Past and Pre....]

Posted on June 27, 2010 by adam @ aerial noise

Aether is the alias of Diego Chavez, a graphic designer and music producer from San Antonio, Texas. Chavez is a talented producer who combines hip hop and electro to create a signature sound that travels deep within his mixes. Attributing his early influence in Hip Hop as well as the East Coast scene in helping him create and inspire his material.

These three tracks featured below are off the album you should all pick up, click here to have it (Artifacts). Check the pitchfork review here. And more great beats are available on Aether’s myspace. Check out all news Aether via the blog here!

Aether – Orfeu Negro

Aether – Autumn Pisces *

Aether – Makeshift Sanctuary