Keeping It Fresh

Today I have some music for you by the DJ known as Troyboi. Now this is actually a remix of a song by Zayn Malik, but this is one remix that really kills it. The original song has is a more energetic jam, something that has a good dancing vibe to it. But Troyboi's version of the song has turned it into a slow and seductive jam. I mean this is a serious sex jam. What is cool is that this is a seriously trapped out remix, but it still has such a seductive and sensual vibe to it, perfect when listening to the lyrical content of the song. The spin that Troyboi puts on the song makes it something that is edgier and a little grittier and grimier than the original. Now when Zayn Malik created this song, that was not the feel we got from the song. But this different take on the song is one that is not only enjoyable, but so different from the original that it stands alone and in its own category. Zayn Malik has softer vocals, the kind that of murmur and coo. But Troyboi balances that out w...

Today I have some music for you from one of my favorite DJ's, Madeon. Not only is he a talented DJ, he is an incredibly creative DJ. His sound is one that I have not heard from any other DJ before, and I love that about him so much. This song is off his latest album, one that came out a little while ago, but is still one of the best things I have heard. Madeon has very colorful and sample heavy music, tracks that are not your stereotypical EDM tracks, but the ones that really stand out. Madeon's portfolio is strikingly versatile, something that I cannot really say about too many artists in the EDM world. His taste and range goes through so many fields, and even creates a field of its own, bringing a brilliant and cinematic sound to the world of electronic music. One of the things I love about Madeon is that he likes to collaborate with vocalists that are not he most conventional.  A lot of artists like to use big name artists, the ones who are always on the Top 40 hits. But Mad...

Today I have some music for you by an artist that hasn't really been in the spotlight for a while. Jessie J is an absolutely incredible vocalist. She has a lot of power and passion and ferocity with the way she sings and with her voice in general. The thing about Jessie J is that she fits into so many categories yet belongs to none. She is a very accomplished soul and R&B singer for sure. Her voice is quite amazing for that kind of music. But she also stands out from all of those other female vocalists because of her style of singing. Jessie J employs the use of melisma techniques. This basically means that while she is singing syllables or singular words, her voice traverses over a bunch of different notes in succession. And that is something we hear off the bat with Jessie J's music. Each song features at least one melisma sequence and usually her songs are sung completely with this method. The thing is though, she pulls if off so well. Her voice and music and personality...

Today I have a really fun song by musical trio Cheat Codes. I have recently been listening to a lot of music like this song, but man did this song really stand out. This is just such a fun song to listen to. It is such a great balance of downtempo and tropical sounds, something that I will never say no to. Cheat Codes is a group that is very interestingly popular. In some ways they have really gained some traction in the EDM community, but overall, they still remain as a part of the underground. I absolutely love the music that Cheat Codes comes out with because there is always a sense of progression. There is this general dance ability with their music, but they don't all sound the same which is very appreciated. It is very easy to slip into sounding the same when it comes to EDM. But I don't really find that problem with Cheat Codes. This is a really well produced song, one that combines a lot of different things together to get this fun and vibrant song. This is a nice and s...

Today I have some more R&B music for you by the singer known as Cassie. She is quite a soulful singer, but definitely identifies more with the hip hop and R&B side of music. Cassie is someone who sings with so much character and life. Her sheer ability as a singer is clearly heard through the song and the way that she is able to completely control her voice. A lot of vocalists struggle with controlling their voices completely, however, Cassie is able to handle that powerful voice. This song is one of those that is instantly addictive. It is a song that you just cannot get enough of. And of course it helps that we get some contribution from P. Diddy. But the two of these figures together really makes for a song that is both catchy and seductive. This song has such a silky smooth melody that makes you want to flow with it. The mid-tempo beat is flanked by some synth work and choral work. This is a really nice background support for Cassie's vocals. This version of the song is...

Today I have some music for you by the singer-songwriter Matthew West. Now this is a man who is a popular artist in a lesser listened to genre. Yes, he does technically count as a Christian artist, but that doesn't stop me from listening to his music. Inspiration and an outstretched hand can come from anywhere, and I openly embrace music from all cultures and religions. That being said, if you are not a huge fan of the fact that this is considered Christian rock, I would like to thrown in this bit of two sense. This song never uses the words "God" or "Christ" or any other related words. This is a song that is about the human existence, the human desire to really live instead of going through life with no direction. Matthew West is a wonderful singer and I really like what he did with this song. There is a bit of cleverness to the lyrics of this song. Since the inspiration behind the song was about a surgery that could have been career shattering, there are some ...

Today I have music for you by a rapper that has had a huge presence in the the rap scene recently. Future is a rapper that has been both praised and criticized, but either way, no one can deny his popularity in music right now. This song is one that is very different in comparison to the other songs I have heard from Future. For one, there is a lively intensity to the song. A lot of Future's songs have that standard hi[ hop and rap beat to it, the one that kind of identifies a song as a rap one from the get go. Generally it is a noticeable bass and snare drums that make up the musicality of the song. And the other thing with Future is that his songs are like the slow jam version of rap. They don't necessarily have a driving energy to them, which is fine since that is his thing. But this song is a nice change for a couple of reasons. I guess I should start off by prefacing this with the fact that this song was made for the soundtrack of the movie Creed. This is  a boxing movie, ...