2016 was an interesting year for music. Future bass began to take over the music scene, trap still reined supreme and dubstep tried it's best to make a comeback. We finally got new albums from the holy trinity of Flume, Lido and Cashmere Cat while The Weeknd worked with Daft Punk. While 2016 can't get any worse (Flume left What So Not, the guy who talks too much left … [Read more...]
Run the Trap’s Top 30 Trap Songs of 2016
While the all too recent breakup of Flosstradamus left us wishing 2016 would just end already, there's no question that it was an amazing and progressive year for trap music. Today we celebrate that by reminiscing over the best remixes and originals that graced our festival stages, club systems, and spotify playlists for the past twelve months. From heavyweights like Skrillex, … [Read more...]
KRNE and Alexander Lewis Share Full Ableton File for “Fall Away” via Splice
Ever wanted to see exactly how some of your favorite talented producers create the tracks that you bump on your morning commute - this is your chance. KRNE & Alexander Lewis took to Splice to upload the FULL Ableton project file of their new collaboration - "Fall Away." It includes every automation and every single plug in used. You hardworking producers - can see … [Read more...]
KRNE & Alexander Lewis Team Up for ‘Fall Apart’
Two of the hottest rising stars in the game just joined forces and the song is just as good as you could've imagined. This isn't the first time KRNE & Alexander Lewis have put their talents together and I hope isn't the last. They blend trap elements with live horns and the result is immaculate. They're even being kind enough and giving it away for free so have a listen … [Read more...]
Alexander Lewis & Y2K’s “Chimes” Flip Will Get You Moving
Whenever Alexander Lewis gets his hands on a brass-and-bass heavy cover, you know its going to be heat. After a number notable flips in recent months, he links with another highly prolific beatmaker in Y2K for this release. Their take on Hudson Mohawke's "Chimes" is just as terrific as you'd expect; they keep the body of the track intact, adding another booming layer of horns … [Read more...]
PREMIERE: Mr. Carmack – Pay For What (Alexander Lewis Flip)
Every once in a while a flip or remix allows a once played out banger to be reborn and launched back into blogosphere. Alexander Lewis does just that with this perfect take on Mr. Carmack's anthem "Pay For What". His horns on take control over one of the most iconic trap songs ever made. While still staying true to the original, he enhances this masterpiece in all right ways … [Read more...]
PREMIERE: Alexander Lewis – Contrast
Alexander Lewis has made a name for himself by constantly putting out top notch forward thinking productions for the world to drool over. His latest track and our newest Run The Trap premiere is another example of his quality music that has seen fans flock to his side. Contrast is up for free download thanks to the homies over at Elysian Records so check it out and grab your … [Read more...]
KRNE Drops Free EP via BitTorrent & Fool’s Gold
KRNE has been dropping hella music as of late. In the past few months alone, the Bay Area producer has dropped two collaborative 'SESSIONS' EPs along with an original "Put It Down" with Anderson Paak. and Tokimonsta, among other releases. Continuing that trend, KRNE is back today with a brand new 8-track Debris EP that he is giving away for free via BitTorrent & Fool's … [Read more...]
