Representing Southern California, DJ MAKJ has created some of the biggest bootlegs/mashups in recent memory. Showing his versatility, Play That Funky Acid White Boy is a combination of two entirely different genres. There’s no doubt this one will get you on your feet.
Hitting it big with tracks such as Fuckin Down, Mutfakta, and Kameha, Parisian DJ/producer Gregori Klosman has become a big time player in the world of dance music. Coming off a monster remix of Kaskade’s Room for Happiness, here he gives Sean Paul’s She Doesn’t Mind a big-time injection of electro house. I’m not sure why this one hasn’t received more play but it’s definitely worthy of a spot in your weekend playlist.
I’ve been traveling the last couple weeks so I have no idea how late I am with this track but it definitely deserves a post. America’s favorite DJ/producer Kaskade turns Usher’s sappy R&B track Climax into a certified festival anthem. Make sure to catch him at his massive Freaks of Nature Tour this summer.
A few weeks back French DJ/producer Tristan Garner held an Internet competition looking for the best bootleg/mashup of his new track Punx. Receiving tons of submissions, he eventually picked this fantastic bootleg incorporating the vocals from 30 Seconds to Mars’s smash hit From Yesterday. Click above for the download!
As if Sweden wasn’t home to enough stars, 15-year-old Jakob Liedholm of Helsingborg is opening the eyes of industry heavyweights everywhere with his absolutely massive remixes. Taking on the likes of artists such as Goyte, Morgan Page, and David Guetta in the past, he recently turned his attention to Fun.’s new single Some Nights. Calling it an “arena mix,” Liedholm completely flips the original on its head and turns it into just that. Click download above if you like the track.
Based in Chino Hills, PeaceTreaty is an electro house DJ duo that has risen quickly through the ranks in the dance music community. Whether it be original tracks, mashups, or remixes, the guys have created a fresh sound that has caught the ears of their fellow DJs and fans alike. Demonstrating their ability to think outside the box, the track featured above is a mashup of Mord Fustang’s The Electric Dream (Lopezz Remix) and Charlie Chaplin’s famous final speech in the film The Dictator. Click through to their SoundCloud page to download more great tunes from the duo, especially their remix of Band of Horses’s The Funeral.
Given how much I love TJR’s recent hit Funky Vodka, here is another track from the San Diego-based DJ/producer. While this bootleg was released only a year ago, the original track Riders on the Storm by The Doors has been around since June 1971. Though Riders is an all-time classic, Stoners on the Storm is a fantastic remix that gets the blood flowing. Make sure to get the free download!
Released earlier this year, Gareth Emery’s Concrete Angel is easily one of my favorite tracks of 2012. With its uplifting beat and mesmerizing vocals, the tune is perfect for studying, working out, or simply kicking back. While I thought it couldn’t get any better, Irish DJ/producer John O’Callaghan created an absolutely stunning remix that will take your breath away. Turn up your speakers, click play, and listen to trance at its finest! Make sure to like him on Facebook.
A bit late on the weekend post but here is a fantastic bootleg from rising star Nicky Romero. While Daft Punk’s original Aerodynamic will never be topped, the 21-year-old’s take on the classic is a must have for any party playlist. Head over to his Facebook to get the latest updates from the young Dutchman.
Hailing from Rome, Promise Land is a talented DJ/producer duo gaining popularity in the dance music community. Aside from remixes of Adele and Kelly Clarkson, the Italians also recently released this absolute gem of a bootleg of Red Hot Chili Peppers’s Californication. Adding an electro house flavor, the duo makes it perfect for any DJ set. Find them on Facebook and follow on Twitter @djpromiseland.
