Choosing a DJ Laptop (with Traktor S2)
Author: Patrick Young – Speaker Feature Studios NOTE: Some of the hardware (and prices) in this article is starting to become dated. Although the processes are still accurate, please read my more recent article to help decide on which SSD and RAM to purchase. I pulled the trigger on a Traktor S2 setup and after […]
BATTLE: Camp Lo – Luchini (aka This Is It) -VS- Marcelo D2 – Desabafo
A USA vs Brazil showdown would normally be a soccer match, but not today! Camp Lo samples Dynasty and Marcelo D2 samples Claudia so heavily they should really be called remixes, but either way they’re fun songs.
BATTLE: Spice Girls – 2 Become 1 -VS- Hanson – MMMBop
Don’t be embarrassed. It’s been 15 years since these songs were hits and if we can’t like them now, when can we? Both groups were the butt of plenty of jokes, but they were popular for a reason. I still think MMMBop is one of the best examples of a Pop song in existence (today’s […]
PANDORA: Amon Tobin Radio by Toasty
LISTEN: Amon Tobin Radio I’ve often told Toasty that he’s the most musical person I know who still doesn’t play an instrument. Being old friends (and a few years his junior) a lot of my early music exposure/taste was influenced by Toasty in high school. Early artists like PVD, Oakenfold and the DJ mixes of […]
COMMERCIAL: Eclipse
Dramatic build up with a huge, gaping drop. Think movie trailer or rapid picture montage that ends with blank white. You’ll need some decent speakers to hit the lows, laptop speakers won’t cut it. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] You can download the MP3 or go to the Commercial section for additional formats.
BATTLE: Cam’ron – Hey Ma -VS- Fabolous – Into You (feat. Tamia)
Don’t need to say much here – the similarities abound. Personally, I prefer the Tamia original, but adding Fabolous makes this a great match up. Into You has an Ashanti version out there and Hey Ma samples the Commodores. Both rappers can thank the original artists for the song’s popularity.
COMMERCIAL: 3 New Tracks
Ok, no need for a post for every commercial track. Here are 3 commercial offerings from the vault. Frantic It’s elimination time! Frantic is the perfect backing audio for the elimination scene in a TV show (think Big Brother, America’s Next Top…)[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Trip the Light A clip that […]
ORIGINAL: Light
Warm and cinematic, Light wraps a central piano theme with strings and pads until it almost floats away. The progression is so soothing you don’t need to do much but sit back and relax. [Audio clip: view full post to listen]You can download the MP3 or go to the Listen section for additional formats.