Sinden January Mix

I've been going mix happy recently, but I'm sure no one is complaining! I don't know what it is, but this time of year seems to have brought out the best in DJ and producers for mixes. It's kinda typical that this coincides with the fact that I'm probably busiest at this time of month, but we can't leave you guys empty handed, so here's Grizzly label boss Sinden's January mix!

An eclectic selection of everything new to come from Grizzly, such as new collaboration from the man himself and SBTRKT, new tracks from Dr Gonzo (Crookers and Savage Skulls), to 3Ball Guarachero straight from Mexico.

Soundcloud stream and tracklist below!

SINDEN'S EL O EL MIX - January 2011 by deadlypeople

DJ GREGORY & GREGOR SALTO - PARIS LUANDA

DANIEL HAAKSMAN - HANDS UP (JAN DRIVER REMIX)

SINDEN & SBTRKT - SEEKWAL

SEI A - BODY OF EYES (GESAFFELSTEIN REMIX)

BRENMAR - TAKING IT DOWN

SLAP IN THE BASS - EGYPT (GRAHMZILLA 3BALL REMIX)

MELE - TRAPPIN

JON GIOVANNI - TAKE OFF (NIGHT DUB)

JOYCE MUNIZ - NO CALLS

DEBORAH COX - ITS OVER (DUBBEL DUTCH REMIX)

DR GONZO - BUST DEM UP

The Future.

You'd be looking at an oracle pretty weird if she was trying to tell you that a Jamaican, lazer-armed commando screaming shit like 'Guns Don't Kill People, Lazers Do', would be at the forefront of our scene come 2009. Turns out that's exactly what Diplo & Switch have conjured up as their latest alterego in 'Major Lazer' and let this post be a tribute to just how well its working for them. We're not going to try and give simultanious run-downs on explosive and huge names like Diplo and Switch, so we'll break things up a little then bring it all back together when the romance starts between to two.

Diplo started off life illin' in Trinidad & Tobago and since then he can claim his name to the rushes and thrills of high school teaching, desk work and of course, being one of the most respected electronic artists in the world. His sound would be the definition of diversity, or thereabouts, as he spans hip-hop, tribal house, funked up garage and dubstep - all with ease. He can claim to be a very prominant figure in setting up the huge smash hit 'Paper Plans' by the well nurtured up-n-comer, M.I.A. We could go into all the artists and record labels the Diplo name has splattered itself across, but f%c@ that - let's just say its very, very impressive! He's sitting on the back of his 'Hey!' release, done in collaboration with Laidback Luke. It's got that ML feel and the remix pack makes the EP look like the who's who of the scene at the moment, so jump out and grab it (this link here works just fine). Check this coool Crooker's mash up in the mean time, giving a whole new take on La Roux's tune, all thanks to our friends at Squeegie.

La Roux Vs The Bingo Players & Diplo - Get Up For The Kill (Crookers Mash)

Well I guess that leaves us with Switch. It's hard to write anothing short of a biography when it comes to this man, but if we try and keep it plain and simple, he's a UK DJ who re-invented pretty much everything we know today. His collaborations sprawl out like endless webs and there wouldn't be a knowledgle music guru out there who didn't respect the lad and if there was, we wouldn't care to hear from him. We feel embarrased to suggest you still don't know the name at this point, but just incase, you may be more familiar with his work alongside Sinden of which multiple tracks hit big time status. Here's a warmer for you, it spell's diversity and compliments Switch's sound to perfection, especially with those amazing, soothing Santigold vocals - SUMMER! We won't lie, its different, but make sure you go thank the guys at !Tashed.

Santigold - You'll Find A Way (Switch and Graeme Sinden Remix)

And there you have it folks, thats the individual breakdown on both halves of the biggest collaboration in the dance world at the moment. Err, so what happens when you put them together? I'd say its the biggest, loudest, tear-down, bash bushin party you'll ever go to. You've got wild childs smashing down on bongo drums, hippy's abusing flutes and deadset ravers swooshing their pants over the barked up dance floor. It gets crazy sometimes, but hell, its all working for them.

Contrary to popular beleif, they have been around for awhile but its safe to say 2009 is their scheduled skyrocket. Not only are they fresh off their 'Guns Dont Kill People, Lazers Do' album release, the two are nominated for a MTV Video Music award for their killer clip behind the even better tune ''Hold The Line" (place your vote HERE, they have to win!). It's definatly worth a peek, the video is just up there a bit, see it? Anyway, the guys are just ripping parties apart, getting scrutinized for apparently stealing 'cultural' sounds and dropping tune after tune, collab after collab. If you don't know who they are by now, let this tune courtesy of Rakkatta get you going, and before you bitch that technically its got more to do with Laidback Luke than Major Lazer, he really didn't do that much to change it. Probably because ML got it so damn right.

Major Lazer - Pon Di Floor (Laidback Luke Remix)

Diplo Beatport
Switch Beatport
Major Lazer Beatport

Enjoi. Sammy.

Wonk = Half Young Nutz

Young Nutz is the latest collaborative effort in the world of durrrrttyyy dance! With collaborations seemingly in trend (Switch + Diplo = Major Lazer!?), WonK (one of our favorites) and diXXie teamed up to 'bring back the good old rave days they fondly remember and educate the new age clubbers on their style of fidget and wonky beats'. Already, the two have spread the love and produced a number of exceptional bootlegs for the fans, all of which we have set below for your audible pleasure. If you like the sound these two are churning out, check out their expanding works on beatport, where the two have already remixed the likes of Cold Blank and held remix efforts based around MC Freeflow's vocals. JUMP!

Young Nutz - Nutz Scared (Bootleg)

Young Nutz - Nutty Beeper ('Beeper' Bootleg)

Young Nutz - Jack Got Nutz (Jack got Jacked Bootleg)

Young Nutz - Mixed Nutz (Volume 1)
Backed by the likes of Geoff K, The Bulgarian and Wolfgang Gartner

Young Nutz on Myspace and Beatport

No Evil In Tokyo

Hear No Evil are a new production trio from the Tokyo underground who just dropped two fresh bootlegs in the Fridgejet inbox. The team consists of Meiho, Go-Gul and Jubai and to be honest, they are pushing out some pretty fresh wobble from across the way. With an EP in the works, the team are set to establish their sound very soon and its sure to be impressive (if the bootlegs are any example). Their tracks will be available soon and they promised a mix to all the blogs that show them support, so be sure to check back soon and find out a little more about them.

AC Slater - Jack Got Jacked (Hear No Evil No Remorse Mix)

The Count and Sinden - Beeper (Hear No Evil Remix)

Hear No Evil Myspace