Category: Song Of The Day

SONG OF THE DAY: Steve Aoki & R3hab – “Flight”

This is one of those tracks where you can look at the artists involved and the title and pretty much hear what it’s going to sound like before you even click play.? That’s not really a bad thing when it is done so well.? Steve Aoki, the jester of party DJs, teams with chainsaw electro master R3hab for a full-throttle aggressive electro track with an uncredited male vocalist that commands you to “Jump.”? Classic rave and modern electro combine for banging beats, with suitable interludes to catch your breath between the madness. Similar to Laidback Luke/Martin Solvieg “Blow,” “Flight’ is a no-brainer instant club hit that will keep dance floors rocking through the cold summer months and probably be played at every pool party during Winter Music Conference.? Expect a mashup with the Steve Aoki/Laidback Luke track “Turbulences” to surface in the next day or two.? Special kudos to whoever designed the “Eat Sleep Cake Repeat” t-shirt.
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Image Courtesy of Dim Mak/Ultra.

SONG OF THE DAY: Cy Kosis ft Akhil Sesh – “Forever”

Let’s start the week with something from leftfield. “Forever” is the musical equivalent of that WTF moment when you walk by someone and get a contact high. The track is a fusion of urban beats, ’90s garage, trap, miami bass, and squeaky toy noises blended together and slowed down to induce a hazy vibe. Akhil Sesh’s flow is strong, yet mellow, which heightens the altered mind effects. While this might not become the next big massive club hit, there is something really fresh and different to the groove which makes it special and worthy of a listening. It’s also good to expand your vocabulary, so your word of the day is “skrippas.”

Artwork courtesy of Sir Fawn.

SONGS OF THE DAY (SUNDAY?FUNDAY):? Korr-A – “Deck the Halls” and Sariah – “Only One Wish”

The holiday season is all about celebrating with the ones you love – be it friends or family.? The only problem is that the traditional music gets tiresome year after year (just ask anyone working in retail). Leave it to some of our favorite dance pop artists to reinterpret and create dance floor friendly holiday songs we can all enjoy.? “Fiyacraka” vixen Korr-A updates the classic “Deck the Halls” using just a few lines and building a whole new song around it with talk-sung verses and a pretty anthemic chorus over a pumping electro beat. It feels very Kesha-esque, but in a good way – with the playful double entendres (“Let me see your deck”) and feisty back and forth.? The video shows the aftermath of the party of all parities and Korr-A brings it back to life.? The Queen of Hearts, aka Sariah, released her Holiday Heart EP featuring the new original song “Only One Wish.”? It’s one of those songs that on first listen feels so familiar that you instantly want to sing along with.? Singing about her wish to be with a lost loved one, it’s both somber and uplifting at the same time.? With many interpretations possible, the song is universal and the dance-pop production is top notch making it a perfect fit for any top 40 radio station for the holiday season.? If you are looking to update your holiday playlists, “Deck the Halls” and “Only One Wish” are both worthy additions.