Minneapolis producer, Vaski, releases a brand new track titled "The Nile" through SMOG records. This is definitely a unique song. It has a chill hip-hop feel with ambient sounds and just the right amount of dub. Also has a bit of an island/reggae vibe to it. Vaski explains how this tune came to life... I came up with the original idea for The Nile while sitting outside at a … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2014
DJ Kool – Let Me Clear My Throat (Party Favor Remix)
In 1974, Kool & The Gang dropped "Hollywood Swinging" and since then, the unmistakably catchy disco tune has been reworked and re-imagined through a developing hip-hop frame since the 80's. Most famously, DJ Kool sampled the iconic disco selection with his crowd-rattler, "Let Me Clear My Throat" in 1996, and now we are seeing the evolution of the song reach the electronic … [Read more...]
Rich Boy – “Throw Some D’s” (Wick-it The Instigator Remix) [Free Download]
Wick-it The Instigator is back with a smoking hot remix of Rich Boy's classic "Throw Some D's." If you don't recognize the title, you will definitely recognize the lyrics when you play this remix out. The remix is a perfect throwback to Rich Boy's song which pretty much claimed him fame. The track starts off with a sing along of the chorus with an edited melody in the … [Read more...]
The Weeknd – Or Nah (Stwo Edit)
Stwo is one of those artists that when you see they've got a new song out, you drop what you're doing and go listen to it. We named him one of our artists to watch out for in 2014 and his edit of The Weeknd's song "Or Nah" is exactly why you should be keeping an eye on him. He keeps the best vocals from the original but adds that signature Stwo vibe to make this edit … [Read more...]
Night Cruise – Sunsets
We've got yet another Aussie producer to put on your radar... meet Night Cruise. What do we know about him (her... THEM) ? Nothing outside of the fact that Night Cruise is Australian and makes that rich, fizzy synth-wave, funky, waveracer-esque future bass that we can't get enough of. And let's face it, we all love a good mystery. This is that $#*& that I do like! (I'm … [Read more...]
AUCAN – “RIOT” [RTT Premiere]
Italy’s illustrious dark duo AUCAN, is set to cause a “Riot” with the lead single from their forthcoming EP 1 out on Ultra Music, out this April. Framed around in-your-face synth patterns and blistering bass that makes you want to break everything in site, “Riot” is the epitome of what they are calling "anarchy trap". On the heels of big remixes of Skream, Die Antword and … [Read more...]
Run The Trap Guest Mix 012: DJ Rell
Today we've got a little something special coming in the form of a super official Jersey Club mix from Jersey native DJ Rell. The mix is chock full of DJ Rell edits, remixes and exclusives, some of which are custom tailored specifically for this mix alone. Rell keeps you on your toes throughout, dropping some of the most unheard of shit throughout this mix for something fresh … [Read more...]
Paper Diamond @ Concord Music Hall [Event Preview + Ticket Giveaway]
Paper Diamond is coming back to Chicago! Since starting the Paper Diamond project, there has not been a Paper Diamond show in Chicago that has not sold out. He lives for pleasing his fans and controls the room whenever he plays. His sold out shows at B0ttom Lounge and House of Blues are proof that he can transcend every genre, and his love for his fans is louder than any of … [Read more...]