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Every once and a while the little guy comes up with a big win. It happens in sports all the time so why not music? Well a few months back that’s exactly what happened when Mexico City DJ Producer Keemerah became one ofthe winners of the Beatport and Tiësto remix contest. Read more here!

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Layering memorable pop-driven lyrics over the crisp synths and pounding beats of progressive house, Morgan Page has emerged from under the radar with a unique sound that connects with dance music veterans and newcomers alike. And with one GRAMMY®-nominated song and two IDMA nominations (Best Breakthrough Artist and Best Progressive House/Trance Track) in 2009 alone, Producer, Remixer, and DJ MORGAN PAGE has firmly established himself as one of the top talents of the next generation of dance music producers.

Morgan Page is now a force to be reckoned with – an established triple threat of DJing, remixing, and original production. This hotly sought after producer and remixer – whose recent mixes include tracks for La Roux, Madonna, Katy Perry, The B-52s, and Yoko Ono – has created a signature style that effortlessly blends melody, harmony, and rhythm – bringing songs to new heights, while never forgetting a sense of song.

Here is his latest remix, the track is by Nadia Ali, “Fantasy”.

Check out Morgan’s Set at Sol Lounge click HERE for details!

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Benassi’s soon to be new released album is definitely eagerly awaited and if the first single “Spaceship” is any indication of what he has in store, watch out! This might be the year Benassi goes massive! More…

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This Saturday at HOME it’s an interesting lineup of electronic dance music (or EDM) artists. The combination of two veterans Christopher Lawrence and Donald Glaude should not be missed! Click HERE for more information and tickets!

Christopher Lawrence is easily on of the world’s most recognizable Trance music DJ/Producers and easily represents the US trance scene around the world. Get to know Lawrence and see him in action at this year’s WMC in this clip.

Donald Glaude is a house music pioneer producing his own music and releasing tracks strictly for other DJS. While Donald is usually a west coast regular his rare trip to the midwest should not be missed. Check out snip[pet of a massive Donald set at WMC 2009.

Do not miss this show folks!

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Folks I can’t tell you enough that this is going to be one hell of a show. Get your butts on over to SOL this Saturday! Click here for a link to tickets and more information.

For a sneak peek check out this video.

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It was billed as “The Epicenter of St. Louis Club Culture” and for nearly a decade (1996 – 2005) it lived up to that slogan. Velvet was one of the few long term success stories on Washington Avenue out living all but Rue 13 (it’s sister establishment). In fact I will go as far as to say that Washington Ave has never been quite the same since Velvet closed it’s doors in 2005. It seems a less exciting place to go on a weekend, more pedestrian and suburban than urban. Gone are some of the wildness that used to happen in and around the clubs of the late 90’s. That’s not all bad because there were a few clubs of that era that had earn (deservedly) a terrible reputation.

I remember Velvet fondly as I went there so many weekend nights dancing, drinking, and having a great time. Velvet wasn’t actually one big club but it became two distinct areas for entertainment. The front room was initially a big sort of pass through area that initially made you feel kind of like waiting in line for a roller coaster at Six Flags. It wasn’t too long before the owners/managers decided to make it it’s own space that would often have a very different vibe. Now the Main Room… That’s where all the magic happened. There was a huge dance floor with lots of lights and boxes for people to dance on. The sound was also amazing with a LOT of bass especially when it was pushed. There were other areas of the club too like VIP and the “back” darkly lit area but i can’t discuss the shenanigans that happened in those areas

Although the club has been surpassed by newer and sometimes larger venues there will always be something special about Velvet. I am obviously no alone because the reunion party this weekend is set to be packed! If you went to the club back in the day be sure not to miss this event! For more information click HERE! Be sure to say hi to the Dirty Bus!

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I suppose it’s easy to be cynical of hearing the words Playmate and DJ strung together in a sentence to describe a performer buy when it comes to Tamara Sky you have to toss out the status quo. This lovely lady has some chops and her resume of past and future gigs back her up. She has played New York Fashion Week, clubs all over Ibiza, has played for Donald Trump’s Birthday party, AND is going to play in the Maker’s Mark Lounge at the upcoming Kentucky Derby. She has also shared the stage with a number of megastar DJs including Kaskade, Paul Van Dyk, Sander Kleineberg, and even The Crystal Method. If you can be sure to get to her set Saturday night (April 3rd) at Lure, you might be witnessing the making of a megastar.






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If you read the Hear The Music blog about Bassnectar you know this is one show you don’t want to miss. If you need one more reason why you need to be there this weekend (April 3 at the Pageant) check out this hot off the decks remix of Nelly Furtado’s “Turn Out the Light”.

Download the track for FREE HERE!

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OK St. Louis just in case there is anyone out there that doesn’t know that yes there are women in the DJ game let me hip you to a thing or two! There are indeed many top female DJs out there but if there was a “Queen of the Decks” that title would have to be bestowed to UK artist DJ Rap. DJ Rap (AKA Charissa Saverio) has been in the DJ game for over a decade and has brought an aggressive female vibe to Jungle/Drum and Bass style electronic dance music. Her breakthrough CD “Learning Curve”, was released in 1999 to widespread critical acclaim and she has continued to release six more solo albums building on “Learning Curve”s success. This is one busy lady because in addition to her solo music and performance schedule she is a member of the DnB influenced band Metasyn. Metasyn’s latest single was released last month and I have to tell you I think it’s really hit on something new. Check it out here…

In case that Metasyn track was a little to rocking for you here is DJ Rap’s latest single “Give It All Away”. Check out the EP for “Give It Away” because it has several great remixes worth checking out! My favorite is The Starkillers remix…

For more information about DJ Rap you have to check out her website. http://www.djrap.com

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Adam K and Soha are one of the premiere remix artist teams out there. The list of hits they have disassembled and recreated is long. Some of my favorites include the oh so classic remixes of Kaskade’s “4AM”, and Benny Benassi’s “Come Fly Away”. These two seem to infuse a jazzy mellow vibe into the songs that is melodic but with enough punch to still groove to on the dance floor. Their latest and greatest remix is of the already classic “Loneliness” by Tomcraft. Check it out…

This song is available exclusively on Beatport.com, click here to purchase!

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Have a great weekend everyone! Remember to party responsibly and call that ride if you have had too much “fun”. We’ll catch you next week!

“Get it On” – Spencer & Hill
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or Amazon.com Get It On (Club Mix)

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In terms of popularity there is no doubt that 2009 was a banner year for Kaskade whose increased visibility put him at the top of the list in many minds as one of the best out there in the EDM scene. Kaskade also toured a LOT (although he is overdue a stop here) and was all over the web promoting himself and his gigs. He is currently in the studio now working on his next album and I for one know I will be buying it day of release. In the meantime here is his latest track a remix of the song “So Far Away” (featuring Haley). Enjoy!

“So Far Away” feat Haley – EP
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also available on Amazon.com So Far Away (Kaskade Mix)

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I couldn’t completely let 2009 fade away without bringing you one hot track you might have missed! This little Gem by English Electropop/Synthpop group La Roux, “Bulletproof” climbed all the way to the tops of the UK charts over the Summer of ‘09. While the original track is actually quite good the Dave Aude remix is pure GENIUS! Take a listen and let me know what you think.

Derek

“Bulletproof” (Dave Aude’s Cherry Mix) by La Roux
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I have a confession to make…  I HATED David Guetta’s collaboration with Kelly Rowland upon my first listen in the Summer of 2009,  I mean I REALLY hated it.  But why did I have such a undeniably negative reaction to such an upbeat and danceable track that is sung so soulfully by Kelly Rowland?    Who knew she had that much oomph in her voice?  I had to check out to make sure Kelly hadn’t blown up to a Weather Girl like state to get that power.  Seriously, I guess it’s because with all the crap that was going on in 2009, that sugary sweet of a song was just, kind of tone deaf to what was happening in the news.  The song did however grow on me and by the end of 2009 I found myself singing along to the YEEAHAHs with the rest of the crowd.  That’s what makes for a good song, it wins you over.  Whats makes this a one of the best dance tracks of 2009 is that you shake your butt while you give in.

Derek

“When Love Takes Over” – David Guetta featuring Kelly Rowland

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This was the hardest blog post I know I will write about the top Dance Music tracks for 2009 because how could I not include Calvin Harris? Well… How could I include Calvin Harris? There is something about Calvin Harris that is just perplexing… He is one part uber geek, one part genius musician, and one part rock star (in the old school “F You ” in your face tradition). In addition, his HIGHLY anticipated 2009 album “Ready for the Weekend” is one that I play in it’s entirety almost daily. However his first video for the first single from “Ready for the Weekend”, ‘I’m not Alone” is just so bad that it almost completely put me off on the track (yes it’s that bad folks). “I’m Not Alone” as infectious as it might be and it is, is also just not the best track off the album in my opinion. That honor goes to “You Used to Hold Me” and even though the single is just being released now, it’s already been crowned a hit and I have personally heard David Guetta and Dave Aude include it in their live DJ sets.

So hear it is folks “You Used to Hold Me” by Calvin Harris,one of the Best of 2009.

Available on iTunes

Derek

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Early in 2009 I heard the dub of the Deadmau5 (aka Joel Zimmerman) track “Ghosts n Stuff”, it was like a lot of the music off his early ‘09 release “It Sounds Like”… Just OK (One notable exception being “Faxing Berlin”). It was a bit disappointing as he was just coming off a huge collaboration with Kaskade on the track “Move for Me” (Another Best of 2009 Track for sure) and I was looking for more from the Mau. Flash forward to September and boy what a difference a few months can make. For the first single off “For Lack of a Better Name” (a compilation album) the Mau collaborates with Pendulum’s Rob Swire and adds the missing vocals to “Ghosts n Stuff”. Whoa! Play this track in a club and the crowd goes nuts, sing – a-long city! “Ghosts n Stuff” is definitely one of the best dance tracks of 2009.

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