March 2011
56 posts
Throwback Thursday (Billboard #1's): Wilson...
“Hold On” was the debut single by Wilson Phillips, released in 1990. That same year, the song won the Billboard Music Award for Hot 100 Single of the Year. At the Grammy Awards of 1991, the song received a nomination for Song of the Year, losing to “From a Distance” by Julie Gold and performed by Bette Midler.
Written and produced by Glen Ballard, “Hold On”...
Throwback Thursday (Billboard #1's): Lulu - To Sir...
“To Sir With Love” is the title song to the 1967 movie of the same name. Lulu was in the film with Sidney Poitier. The record was Billboard’s single of the year for 1967, having been #1 for five weeks in the USA. However in Lulu’s native UK, it was only ever a B-side to her #11 hit “Let’s Pretend.”
The lyrics were written by Don Black with Mark London...
Throwback Thursday (Billboard #1's): The Knack -...
“My Sharona” is the debut single by The Knack, released in 1979 from their album Get the Knack. It reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart where it remained for six weeks and was #1 on Billboard’s Top Pop Singles of 1979 year-end chart. It was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.
The riff of “My Sharona” was written by the...
Adele - Rolling In the Deep (The Soundmen Remix)
The Soundmen put out consistently dope tracks and remixes. Their latest venture is taking on Adele’s smash hit record “Rolling In Deep”. The remix has a distinctive 80/90’s Latin Freestyle vibe that is definitely sure to translate well to the dancefloor of your nearest nightclub.
Adele - Rolling in the Deep (The Soundmen Remix) by Brian Gaffey
Peter Bjorn & John - Second Chance (RAC Mix)
RAC remixes are always a welcome sight over here at Rob Gordon. This time the collective tackle Peter Bjorn & John’s “Second Chance” in celebration of the band’s newest album, Gimme Some, which dropped this past week on Startime International.
Peter Bjorn John - Second Chance (RAC Mix) by Brian Gaffey
This Week's Top 10 Album Sales
1) CHRIS BROWN - F.A.M.E. - JIVE/JLG - 273,346
2) JENNIFER HUDSON - I REMEMBER ME - ARISTA/RMG - 167,373
3) ADELE - 21- XL/COLUMBIA - 96,123
4) STROKES - ANGLES - RCA/RMG - 90,415
5) KIRK FRANKLIN - HELLO FEAR - GOSPOCENTRIC - 87,078
6) SONGS FOR JAPAN - VARIOUS ARTISTS - UNIVERSAL INTERNATIONAL - 69,105
7) PANIC! AT THE DISCO - VICES & VIRTUES - DECAYDANCE/FBR/ATLANTIC -...
Fenech Soler - Demons (Alan Wilkis Remix)
Alan Wilkis was recently tapped to remix British electropop band Fenech Soler’s newest track “Demons”. Alan’s remix is a little different than what I’m used to hearing from him. It’s a lot slower and gritter than the fun, happy electropop I’ve come to know. Regardless, it’s still a great track.
Fenech Soler - Demons (Alan Wilkis Remix) by...
Justice - Civilization
Now that it’s being used for the “All Adidas” campaign, you had to figure that it wouldn’t take long for Justice’s “Civilization” to get leaked to the interwebs. Well, allow me to share with you the return track by those wacky synth loving, mixer EQ knob turning, leather jacket wearing Frenchies.
Download: Justice - Civilization
Free Album: Big K.R.I.T. - ReturnOf4Eva
Big K.R.I.T. dropped his highly anticipated free album earlier today. It’s the Meridian, MS native’s last free project before dropping his official Def Jam debut album later this year.
Download: Big K.R.I.T. - ReturnOf4Eva
Jim Jones - Perfect Day (Clinton Sparks x DJ Snake...
Clinton and DJ Snake did the damn thing with Jimmy’s newest single. Rarely do I feel that a remix is better than an original record, however Clinton’s vocal additions as well as the Snake produced beat take “Perfect Day” from a decent radio joint to hit record status.
Jim Jones - Perfect Day (Clinton Sparks & DJ Snake Remix) Feat. Clinton Sparks by clintonsparks
Hodgy Beats - Mystery
While Tyler and the currently missing Earl Sweatshirt get most of the credit as the superstars of OFWGKTA, Hodgy Beats is quietly killing every track he spits on. ”Mystery” is just a flat out ill record complete with an incredible Moody Blues sample.
My only complaint is that this record needs a better mix. The flutes are entirely too distracting.
Hodgy Beats - Mystery by...
TV On The Radio - Caffeinated Consciousness
Somehow this track slipped through the cracks in my daily interweb scanning, but I guess it’s always better to post good music late rather than never. ”Caffeinated Consciousness” was released as a free download a few weeks ago and is the first single from TV On The Radio’s upcoming album Nine Types of Light.
Download: TV On The Radio - Caffeinated Consciousness
Nancy Sinatra - Bang Bang (White Noise Dubstep...
I’m struggling to find where the “dubstep” is in this remix. There’s some dubstep-ish sounding stuff around the 3:00 mark, but that’s about it. This is what happens when folks think a certain genre of electronic music has become the “next thing”. They just use the term with no regard for what it actually means. Dope remix regardless, although I think...
Adele x Gilbere Forte' - Set Fire To The Rain...
With a little help from Twice As Nice, Gilbere Forte’ is going in over Adele’s latest hit “Set Fire To The Rain”. It was only right for Mr. Forte’ to put is own twist on the 21 track, as he becoming known for remaking classic European tracks. Gilbere continues the theme of the original track, canvassing his own story with deep meaning and palpable symbolism.
...
Lil Wayne ft. Rick Ross - If I Die Today
If Lil Wayne did just so happen to die today, I’m assuming the internet would shut itself off in mourning. ”If I Die Today” is supposedly a leak off the Weezy’s upcoming The Carter IV.
Download: Lil Wayne ft. Rick Ross - If I Die Today
Captain America: The First Avenger (Official Movie...
Comic book movies have become increasingly corny over the past few years, but this one looks pretty cool.
Friendly Fires - Live Those Days Tonight
Earlier today, Friendly Fires leaked “Live Those Days Tonight”, which is their first track off their upcoming album, Pala. Pala features appearances from the Harlem Gospel Choir on the song “Hurting” and Holy Ghost’s Alex Frankel, who guests on “True Love”. The album is due out on May 16th on XL Recordings, who in my humble opinion, has the best roster...
Video: Big K.R.I.T. - Dreamin'
Big K.R.I.T. releases visuals for his record “Dreamin” off his new project Returnof4eva which drops for free download on March 28th. Returnof4eva.com
Mattie Safer - Is That Your Girl
Produced and written by Mattie Safer (former singer and bass player for The Rapture) and Dances With White Girls w/ a feature by Telli from Ninjasonik. A future club banger that demands to be played any time, any place, any situation!
Selected by Ed Banger boss Busy P and DJ Mehdi to feature on their comp “Let The Children Techno” featuring new music by Ed Rec friends and family...
This Week's Top 10 Album Sales
1) ADELE - 21 - XL/COLUMBIA - 98,150
2) RISE AGAINST - ENDGAME - GEFFEN - 88,526
3) LUPE FIASCO - LASERS - ATLANTIC - 45,795
4) GLEE CAST - GLEE, THE MUSIC: VOL. 5 - COLUMBIA - 45,134
5) MUMFORD & SONS - SIGH NO MORE - GLASSNOTE - 42,551
6) JUSTIN BIEBER - NEVER SAY NEVER - THE REMIXES - ISLAND/IDJMG - 32,592
7) NOW THAT’S WHAT I CALL MUSIC 37 - VARIOUS ARTISTS -...
The Kills - Baby Says
“Baby Says” is the latest leak off The Kills upcoming album, Blood Pressure, which is due to drop on April 4th.
Download: The Kills - Baby Says
MSTRKRFT - Back In The USSA
Admittedly, I’ve always looked at MSTRKRFT as the poor man’s Justice. Ironically, with Justice making their way back into people’s consciousness with their new single being used in the Adidas campaign, MSTRKRFT is also re-establishing themselves with the synth loving masses with some new track releases.
Their latest, “Back In The USSA” samples video game laser gun...
Mixtape: Pusha T - Fear of God
Pusha finally dropped his highly anticipated mixtape, Fear of God, today. I’ve avoided listening to the internet leaks over the last couple weeks so I could check it out in it’s entirety. So now that it’s out, and I have a 2 hour train ride ahead of me, that’s exactly what I shall do.
Tracklisting:
1. Intro 2. My God 3. Money On My Mind Freestyle 4. I Still Wanna Rock...
Throwback Thursday (St. Patrick's Day Edition): U2...
“Sunday Bloody Sunday” is the opening track from U2’s 1983 album, War. The song was released as the album’s third single on March 11, 1983 in Germany and The Netherlands. The track is noted for its militaristic drumbeat, harsh guitar, and melodic harmonies. One of U2’s most overtly political songs, its lyrics describe the horror felt by an observer of The Troubles...
Throwback Thursday (St. Patrick's Day Edition): ...
The Dropkick Murphy’s “I’m Shipping Up To Boston” was originally written by the folk singer Woody Guthrie with the music later written and performed by the band for their 2005 album, Warriors Code.
The track has become a staple among Boston Sports franchises. The Boston Red Sox played the song when closer Jonathan Papelbon entered the game during the 2007 season. During...
Christian Rich - Good Luck Chuck
“Good Luck Chuck” is definitely a change from what I’ve come to expect from Christian Rich, a duo who have produced tracks for the likes of Lil’ Kim and The Clipse. The track seems much more Sweedish House Mafia, than the Hip Hop leaning trends of their past (see: The Decadende w/ Mick Boogie & Clinton Sparks). Either way, the track bangs and is more than ready for...
adidas is all in - Campaign Video ft. Justice's...
Via Freshness
To present an united front with all of its elements coming together, adidas finally unveiled the new global campaign, adidas Is All In, this morning. Under the direction of Romain Gavras with soundtrack support from synth-electronic band Justice’s new single, Civilization, the 2-minute long video is a collage of featurettes, spanning across the label’s 3 different aspects –...
This Week's Top 10 Album Sales
1) LUPE FIASCO - LASERS - 204,843
2) ADELE - 21 - 132,104
3) GLEE CAST - GLEE, THE MUSIC: VOL. 5 - 92,205
4) AVRIL LAVIGNE - GOODBYE LULLABY - 86,344
5) SARA EVANS - STRONGER - 54,955
6) R.E.M. - COLLAPSE INTO NOW - 54,768
7) MUMFORD & SONS - SIGH NO MORE - 48,357
8) MARSHA AMBROSIUS - LATE NIGHTS & EARLY MORNINGS - 39,300
9) JUSTIN BIEBER - NEVER SAY NEVER - THE REMIXES...
The Human League - Never Let Me Go (Aeroplane...
I honestly had no idea that The Human League was still a group, but I guess Philip Oakley has kept the band together in one form or another since the late 70’s. Their newest single, “Never Let Me Go”, was released earlier this month off their album, Credo, which is set to drop on March 21st. It’ll be the band’s first album of new material in a decade.
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DJ Khaled - Welcome To My Hood (Remix) ft. Luda, ...
All i can say is THANK GOD Waka made the cut. I mean, what’s a remix without his lyrical genius as the anchor? Oh, and Khaled’s rapping again. Gotta love it.
DJ Khaled - Welcome To My Hood (Remix Dirty) by Brian Gaffey
Official Video: LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem
Everyday I’m shufflin’.
Alex Metric & Steve Angello ft. Ian Brown – Open...
Alex Metric and Steve Angello have paired up with the legendary Ian Brown of The Stone Roses on the updated version of their club smash “Open Your Eyes”, which will be released on 1st May 2011 via Postiva/Virgin Records.
They originally released the instrumental through Beatport at the end of January and it has been killing it ever sense. I’m assuming this version will breathe new life...
The Game ft. Yelawolf - Rough
Come on Jayceon, you’re name dropping Bieber? I like the Pearl Jam sample though, and Yelawolf kills the final verse.
Download: The Game ft. Yelawolf - Rough
DJ Scene - Crooklyn Dodgers (Electro Remix)
DJ Scene flips one of the greatest posse cuts of all time for the club.
Crooklyn Dodgers (original mix) by DJ Scene
Video: Business Never Personal with Steve Rifkind
Via AlLindstrom.com
Walking into the SRC office, there’s a very serious, almost tense feeling in the air. Not tense in the sense of angry or uncomfortable, but focused. No one is looking to joke around or play games. They are there to get a job done. This is an attitude that is visibly shown on the face of their leader Steve Rifkind. Steve has been in the music business since he was a kid....
SXSW 2011 Mixtape from DJ Benzi, Moodswing360 &...
In anticipation for their event this year in Austin, TX - DJ Benzi, Moodswing360, & Oakley are teaming up to drop their official SXSW 2011 mixtape. Complete with never-before-heard music from Donnis, Diplo, Maluca, Partysquad and more the 30-track SXSW 2011 mixtape includes music from artists performing at the must-see Moodswing360 showcase.
BENZI | Moodswing360 x Oakley | SXSW Mixtape...
Mixtape: Frank Ocean - Nostalgia, Ultra
Every rap crew needs an R&B dude, Death Row had Nate Dog, Rocafella had Christion, Wu Tang had O.D.B. (kidding), and Odd Future has Frank Ocean. Late last week, Frank released his mixtape, Nostalgia, Ultra, which is a blend of solid R&B leaning tracks and, of course, swag.
“My name is Frank Ocean. I grew up in New Orleans. I’m from Odd Future. I wrote Nostalgia, Ultra in spring 2010. I...
Klaxons - "Echoes" (Steve Aoki Remix)
Aoki puts an electro spin on The Klaxons’ “Echos”, which is a track off their Surfing The Void album from last summer.
Klaxons - Echoes (Steve Aoki Remix) by Brian Gaffey
This Week's Top 10 Album Sales
1) ADELE - 21 - 168,132
2) MARSHA AMBROSIUS - LATE NIGHTS & EARLY MORNINGS - 94,115
3) MUMFORD & SONS - SIGH NO MORE - 55,123
4) JUSTIN BIEBER - NEVER SAY NEVER - THE REMIXES - 54,019
5) NOW THAT’S WHAT I CALL MUSIC 37 - VARIOUS ARTISTS - 43,994
6) DROPKICK MURPHYS - GOING OUT IN STYLE - 39,326
7) JUSTIN BIEBER - MY WORLD 2.0 - 32,773
8) AARON LEWIS - TOWN LINE -...
Kelly Rowland ft. Lil Wayne - Motivation (Diplo...
Well, it’s at least dancier than the original. Umm, yea, well…did I mention it’s dancier?
Download: Kelly Rowland ft. Lil Wayne - Motivation (Diplo Remix)
Lil Wayne – We Back Soon
Nobody on the blogosphere seems to know exactly what this track is slated for. Mixtape? Album? Nobody knows. ”We Back Soon” is an alright, laid back track. Nothing lyrically mind blowing, but if your a Weezy fan, I’m sure you’ll like it.
Download: Lil Wayne - We Back Soon
Adele vs. Jay-Z vs. Biggie- Rolling In The Deep...
I’m typically averse to “mashups” these days, but I like what Voodoo Farm did with Adele’s hit record. The Brooklyn based remixer put his own spin on the record as well as adding Jay-Z’s verse from “Encore”, intertwined with Biggie’s “Nasty Boy” verse that really fits this remix well.
Download: Adele vs. Jay-Z vs. Biggie-...
Lil B’s 2011 XXL Freshman Class Freestyle
99% of my posts are music that I like. 1% are things that are so unbelievably terrible that they make me laugh and I feel the need to share the unintentional comedy with you. Guess which side this falls under.
The Raveonettes - Forget That You're Young
This reminds me of a conversation I had with a girl at Wreck Room on Flushing the other night.
The Raveonettes - Forget That You’re Young by Brian Gaffey
DJ AM Radio Beginning Tomorrow Night On Sirius/XM
Video: Arctic Monkeys - Brick By Brick
Anybody else detect a slight Jim Morrison impersonation?
The Killers - When You Were Young (The Soundmen...
Every now and then a remix will drop that breathes new life into an older track. Such is the case with The Soundmen’s updated take on The Killers’ 2006 release “When You Were Young.” The drums knock, the synths kill (pun intended), and now you can enjoy The Killers classic all over again…5 years later.
The Killers - When You Where Young (The Soundmen Remix) by...
RAC Vol. 2 (Remix Album)
Via RAC:
From The Shins to Bloc Party, Ra Ra Riot to Tokyo Police Club, Yeah Yeah Yeahs to Kings Of Leon, and Edward Sharpe to Tegan & Sara, we’ve been fortunate to have worked with dozens of influential artists over the last 4 years. We are also honored to have worked with seemingly hundreds of unsigned indie bands early in their careers.
About three years ago, we released a remix...
This Week's Top 10 Album Sales
1) ADELE - 21 - 353,129
2) JUSTIN BIEBER - NEVER SAY NEVER (THE REMIXES) - 98,691
3) MUMFORD & SONS - SIGH NO MORE - 62,454
4) NOW THAT’S WHAT I CALL MUSIC 37 - VARIOUS ARTISTS - 59,445
5) JUSTIN BIEBER - MY WORLD 2.0 - 41,953
6) BRUNO MARS - DOO-WOPS & HOOLIGANS - 34,240
7) RIHANNA - LOUD - 32,691
8) NICKI MINAJ - PINK FRIDAY - 31,889
9) EMINEM - RECOVERY -...
Gilbere Forte' - Quiz Knows Cornerstone Freestyle
Gilbere kills the “Speakers On Blast” instrumental for Quiz’s Cornerstone mixtape. That’d be #135.
Gilbere Forte’ - Quiz Knows Cornerstone Freestyle by gilbereforte
