Prutataaa
As usual, Kopedale always on the scene first. I’ve got mad love for his blogging grind lately; I mean, the homie basically discovered Mord Fustang. Now, everyone’s on Mord’s diddick, and yet Kopedale just sits there with this smug “I told you so.” grin on his face on his face. What a guy. Prutataaa.
1)Prutataaa (Original Mix)-Afrojack feat. DJ R3hab ***FUEGO***
R3hab reminds me of a young Afrojack, which is good, because maybe he’s exactly what ‘Jack needed to get back to being his normal, jovial, beat-dropping self, instead of dropping weird awful tracks like Amanda and Doin’ It Right.
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Rebound
When I hear “Doin’ It Right” I think of one word, “Disappointing”. I was just not impressed with Afrojack’s most recent release. There was the obvious fanfare because his name has become synonymous with quality Dutch House, but I just wasn’t feeling it.
I began to fear that Jack was entering a downward spiral. Then I heard Selecta, and my fears were immediately quelled as if the 6’8″ Dutch giant had stepped on them with his massive size 13 boot.
1)Selecta (Original Mix)-Afrojack & Quintino **Dumb Hot**
Catchy vocal sampling, infectious bounce, and the trademark heavy-side-chained Afrojack synths make this a keeper.
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Doing it Right
New Afrojack isn’t his best, but it still merits posting.
1)Doing It Right (Original Mix)-Afrojack
It’s a big track, don’t get me wrong, it just seems too busy at times.
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Barcelona gets a taste of Afro’s CRACK
Afrojack=Winner. I can’t even begin to explain the mega achieved at Club Opium Mar last Thursday night in Barcelona. Afrojack is an absolute legend. What was supposed to be a typical walk in the park, hour and half performance, turned into an EPIC FOUR HOUR culmination of classic Dutch House bangers, Dirty top 40 remixes, and multiple unreleased tracks. From 2:30-6:30 A.M. AfroCRACK absolutely murdered the Opium Mar club in Barcelona. Club promoters angrily tried to wrap up his set, and Afrojack wasn’t having it. Every time they signaled him to cut, he continued to drop filthy beats and PUNISH bottles of grey goose.
At one point he took a 15 second pull and nearly ate shit on stage. Quote: “That was supposed to be my last track but every time I see this bottle (holding grey goose) it keeps saying Nicki Nicki Drink Me Drink Me” After announcing nearly 10 or 15 “last songs,” the be all, end all moment for me was this quote when cutting all the music before the beat drop for BangDuck: “Hold on Hold on, Fuck something is wrong with the mixer…. Oh wait i forgot, its just Afrojack [beat drop].” You have to respect the producers like Afrojack that crush out 4 hour sets, engage the crowd and appreciate positive fan reviews, getting fucked up and having a good time. So much more rewarding than the Deadmau5es who could give a shit less, throwing on the same set every time they perform. Afrojack went up in my book (which I assure you is a hard feat) and I suggest you scope these unreal videos posted below. Literally one of the hardest tasks for me was just picking which of the 16 videos I took were post worthy. I tried to capture an eclectic blend of the set with a few new tracks. Enjoy…
Wow. Can’t say I’m an avid fan of Rihanna but I melted when I heard this remix. Chron.
New track Afrojack throws in after his “Milli” drop. Adds a funky electro sound to Pacha on Acid. Got mad close for the 2nd of the 2 videos. Vicious track, get ready for the race.
Afro drops this All of the Lights Remix at about 6 A.M. Got close for this one as well. Really sick video… engaging the crowd and doing his thing on the mixer.
CRUSHINNNNNG MEGA. Getting the club rowdy from the get go.
One Two…Woop Woop (note he drops the Bloody Beetroots one cuz he knows what’s up)
Drops Smells Like Teen Spirit at nearly 6:30, right before the club put the lights on. What a legend.
#1) Who’s That Chick (Afrojack Remix) – Rihanna & David Guetta
Just another day at the office. Doing what I can to share these unreal experiences. One of the best live sets I’ve had the fortune to witness.
DP-CRACK…
Approach With Caution: Dutch House Bangers
3 new essential Dutch bangers that come with Club Epic track warnings – play these at appropriate times. This ain’t chill music – Scope em!
1) Hey Sexy Lady (Afrojack Remix) – iSquare
Afrojack kills it again with his long awaited Steve Angello-produced iSquare’s remix of Hey Sexy Lady. Definition of a Dutch House banger. FIRE.
2) One More Time in Miami Bitch (Pristine Blusters Mashup) – Daft Punk vs. DJ Chuckie
When I was shown just the name of this mashup, I almost melted. You get what you get with this one – banging of Chuckie’s classic Dutch house music, mixed with potentially the most successful electronic track of all time. This is, in a word… CRACK
3) Outta Your Mind (Sidney Samson Remix) – Lil Jon
Sidney Samson crushes out another Afrojack influenced remix. Wild drop. Super electro. Super CHRONZ.
DP-CRACK….
Afrojack Odyssey
Allow me to regale you with tales of an Afrojack filled week.
First, tunes, courtesy of TheFreshBeat.com , formerly TheHouseDepot.net, who two years ago, had the privilege of getting Afrojack to do an exclusive mix for their blog. Vintage 2008 Afrojack at its finest.
1)ChopShopMix-Afrojack
Now, about my Odyssey.
Chapter 1: AFROJACK TAKES OVER CONTROL OF HYDE
It all started in Los Angeles, at the tony, exclusive Hyde Lounge, Where Logan L1ght and I were behind the 1’s and two’s for 1 ❤ House Thursdays. Then, this happens.
Afrojack takes over control of my set.
Then, this happens.
Afrojack turns the party out.
A video from that splendid, blackout event.
CHAPTER 2: AFROJACK DEMOLISHES PACHA NYC
As I walk into Pacha for Afrojack perhaps the most startling thing was the amount of friends I bumped into immediately. It was like a reunion, under the premise of the dance party. A few things need to be noted.
1. Tip of the cap to whoever was in charge of lighting that night. Much better lighting job than Laidback Luke the following night. His strobes increased in power and velocity with every swelling sweep, and at the drop, the whole place would go bananas. evidence of the aforementioned can be found here:
Apparently, Afrojack liked the video too.
Not enough can be said about the energy that was coursing through the entire venue that evening. Even Afrojack seemed to be surprised by the energy, but, the consummate professional that he is, rather than feeling overwhelmed by the frenzied Pacha zealots, he fed off of them.
The night climaxed with an epic unreleased extended edit of Jack’s Watcha Say. To me, it was the perfect ending to the young DJ/Producer’s debut at Pacha. His alarming ascension up the ranks of DJ supremacy is unprecedented. In many ways, His Pacha NYC show symbolized the culmination of the first Chapter of his career, and his set reflected that, a celebration of his accomplishments, attended by his most loyal and avid New York supporters.
Amazing Pictures courtesy of Oliver Correa @HiFiCartel.com
and, my personal favorite
EPIC!
Thanks to Bobby and the rest of the SBE LA team,
Charlotte, and everyone at Pacha NYC who made it possible.
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Look at Me Now
You won’t see any of the three guys above on Big10 very much,
But when their tracks are getting produced by Afrojack and Diplo, that’s reason enough.
1)Look at Me Now (Prod. by Afrojack & Diplo)-Chris Brown, Bustah Rhymes & Lil Wayne
Futher proof of the gap between hip-hop and house being bridged. Wayne has some clever rhymes but Bustah bodies the track.
Assorted Delectable Aural Goodies
Christmas? More like Bosh Hashana in LA Tonight…
1)Play My Shit (Mr. Physix Remix)-DJ Dado ***Fuego***
http://boxstr.net/files/7005541_dtwlz/Play%20My%20Shit%20%28Mr%20Physix%20Remix%29.mp3'
Some heat from Madison native, and good friend of mine, Mr. Physix. Delectable Dirty Dutch Danks (D4).
2)Gimme Five (Spark Edit 2.0)-Alex Kenji **Dumb Hot**
Such a Calvin Feder anthem.
3)Untitled Amazingness-Afrojack *Hot* (Set-Rip) (Right-Click to Download)
This song doesn’t have a name yet, But it’s untitled amazingness. Can’t wait til it drops.
Merry Christmas from Big10HouseMafia.com!
What a wonderful time to be with family, drink egg-nog, listen to house music, and sleep with people who were in your high-school scene!
Here are 3 Must-have tracks.
1)Blow Up/Pump Up the Jam (SHM Bootleg)-Hard Rock Sofa & St Brothers ***FUEGO*** (set-rip)
Consider this an appetizer, a little taste of what to expect from the next big release on Axwell’s Axtone Records. The EP is set to have remixes from Hook & Sling and Axwell himself. I had a chance to listen to the Hook & Sling remix on tonight’s essential mix, and let me say, it is one of the biggest tracks I have heard in a very long time. This set-rip should hold you over until the actual release.
2)Space Junk (Original Mix)-Wolfgang Gartner ***Fuego***
I know, I’m a bit slow posting this one, but it really has grown on me. Now I can’t stop listening to it. Cant wait to see Wolfgang next friday closing up TAO. I may die when he drops this. Expect a video. I’ll try to keep the geeking out to a minimum. Ps. whats up Dina!
3)Take Over Control (Manufactured Superstars & Jeziel Quintela Remix)-Afrojack ***Fuego***
Swagger-jacked from my homie Lev at Chubbybeavers. I almost didn’t download this, my rationale being, “Well, any time I’d play TOC I’d probably drop the Barletta remix…” Not so fast Jacky-boy. This proggy banger smoothes out the edges and highlights Eva Simmons’ vocals. Loving it.
Enjoy the Holidays peeps!
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Afrojack Surprise! (Xmas Edition)
On the second day of Houstmas my true love gave to me:
9 new Afrojack tracks!
Pick up all nine at my good buddy AJ’s brand new website TheHouseof212, and support his site regularly.
here are my three favorites.
1)Funk With Me (Original Mix)-Afrojack *Hot*
The drop. So Dutch. So amazing.
2)The King (Original Mix)-Afrojack *Hot*
Jack does his best Deadmau5 imitation. A supreme techy, electro-y bounce. This song is a rollercoaster. You need to stay on for all 9 minutes. I want to say things begin picking up around 5:40. The synths that start building up around 6:34, and continue to evolve in pitch for the remainder of the song, I mean this is the stuff of genius right here. A side of Afrojack you have never heard before.
3)Bubblegum (Original Mix)-Afrojack
one more, why not. Tis the season of giving.
Houstmas continues tomorrow with Axwell’s “AxMas” mix on Pete Tong’s Essential Mix. Make sure you tune in.
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New Afrojack & Bobby
This little guy was hidden in Jack’s Essential Mix I believe,
It was one of the Essential Contenders this week. Very tight.
1)Bridge (Original Mix)-Afrojack & Bobby Burns (rip)
Last time Jack and Bobby collaborated it was for Bungee and Ghettoblaster. We know how those turned out. Can’t wait for high-q version of this guy.
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Afrojack Surprise!
The Dutch Giant has been added to the TAO lineup in what should be an EPIC night.
1) Replica (Original Mix)-Afrojack
With Jack, Laidback, and Wolfy all playing that night, expect a lot of amazing footage coming your way.
Aditionally, If you’re in LA on the 30th, fellow B10’er L1ght and I will be playing at The Colony in Hollywood.
Hope to see you all there.
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For My Ladies
One undisputed truth is that John A. Mulqueen Jr. knows how to treat his women.
1)Who’s That Chick (Afrojack Remix)-David Guetta feat. Rihanna
Hint: Any time something has the words Afrojack and David Guetta in its title, download it.
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A tale of two giant Dutch dudes.
Not gonna leave you without any good tunes for the day! Come on guy.
1) Riverside 2010 (KDJ Re-Think)- Sidney Samson feat. Afrojack
(CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD) *B10 Highly Recommends*
A great bootleg of Sid’s Riverside and Jack’s Polkadots.
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Take Over Control of Thanksgiving
It’s official. I’ve been added to the line-up to what is sure to be one of the dankest Thanksgiving Eve parties in NYC
Headlining will be Jacomino (Check out his Soundcloud here)
and Lee Kalt (Peep his website here)
Can’t wait to share the stage with these guys. We’re going to kill it.
1)Take Over Control (Barletta Remix)-Afrojack
Afrojack gets out-Afrojacked. Barletta injects the Dutch sound into this track with tremendous results.
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Afrojack feat. Rihanna. Check plus.
Jack returns to b10
1) Only Girl (In The World) vs. Bungee (Hardwell & DJ Funkadelic mix)-Rihanna vs. Afrojack
(CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD) *B10 Highly Recommends*
Bungee. An epic record suffering from one egregious omission: A good vocal track. Hence why so many people have bootlegged it to no end. And I hadn’t found one I liked until now. Who knew Rihanna held the missing piece.
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Do You DJ NAK3D?
EPIC.
In case you’re trying to get loose. I recorded this 18 minute mix live at the Michigan v. Michigan State Football Pregame. If you like what you hear (which you will), download it by clicking the downward-facing arrow on the right of the track. Ill be spinning this Thursday at 5th Quarter in Ann Arbor, show some love.
Bffaeaeaeae
Two tracks united by one thing…Friendship!
1) Toyfriend (feat Wynter Gordon)-David Guetta feat. Afrojack
Why are you reading this? Wynter Gordon???? Guetta???? Jack????? You should be downloading already.
1) My Friend (Jewelz Remix)-Nicky Romero
This track couldn’t be more on the opposite end of the spectrum. While the first track was a Dirty Dutch banger, this guy comes with a more progressive, euro feel. Something I would not be the least surprised to hear at Set in Miami around 12:00am.
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If you want me you can find me you can find me in the A
This picture has nothing to do with the song, but it’s pretty hilarious.
1) A Msterdam (Extended Edit)-The Partysquad feat Afrojack
this one goes hard. starts out with a nice bouncey bass-line, builds up and drops into an augmented version or the original beat, and then builds up and drops into the type of Dutch banger we’ve come to expect from B10’s favorite Afrojack. This is a must-download I believe.
(click here to download) (B10 IMPLORES YOU TO DOWNLOAD)
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Bonnaroooooooo
After living in the mud for the past week at Bonnaroo, I can make my first post with some tracks that stood out from the unique festival. The highlight sets featured DieselBoy, Afrojack, Kaskade, The Crystal Method, and of course Deadmau5. Here is the best track from each set:
Afrojizzzzzzz TAKE OVER CONTROL
This guy doesn’t stop
Take Over Control (LIVE from INOX Festival 2010) – Afrojack
(click here to download) (B10 IMPLORES YOU TO DOWNLOAD)
Get ready for the most monster jam I’ve posted in a while! Here’s a preview of Jack’s unreleased new track he just played for the first time at INOX Festival in Europe. Just wait til you listen to this all the way through and it will be on instant repeat. This track goes soooooooo hard. Combining beautiful voice vocals with Jack’s signature “get hyphy on the dancefloor” breakdowns, the production value is superb. I love this track. Listen to me when I tell you this is not just any B10 track.
All the way from NYC…
Although I feel temporarily displaced from the best conference in the country, living in NYC has given me a new appreciation for house music. Let me first introduce myself as DJ Hyphe, glad to be a part of the team.
3) Cold Act III- Classix
To reiterate on Jmarkeez acknowledgment on the duo Classixx, this song has been in my summer play list all summer and the combination of the funky rhythm and vocals really gets me wired.
4) Louder than Words- Afrojack & David Guetta ft. Niles Mason
The two hottest in the game right now, nuff said. I’m sure you all will have this song before you see it here, but I needed to post another Guetta chartbuster.
-Hyphe
THE POPE OF DOPE
Had to post early today because that Lady Gaga picture is giving me nightmares.
So when Kopedale hits me and is like “Yo download this track it is such a Mulqueen track” I’m pretty stoked.
I peep the track, it starts out as a banger, and then, at the 1:30 mark I’m like shiiit I’ve heard this song before?!?
But where?
1) The Pope of Dope (Original Mix)-Afrojack
So yeah. this track pretty much has it all. steadily rising affected vocals over thumping bass-line, NORE sample, alarm-like synths, and progressive decreasing of loop length leading into the drop. In laymen’s terms, it’s a dutch banger. But like I said in the foreword, I had heard this song before…The question was, Where? Then it hit me. This song sounds exactly like Highbloo’s Remix of “I Love London”!!!!!!
2) I Love London (Highbloo Remix)- Crystal Fighters
Now, I don’t want to accuse D2D favorite Afrojack of plagiarism, but these songs follow the exact same progression in the buildup, and especially in the drop at the 1:30 mark. (also the fact that they both drop at exactly 1:30 is slightly disconcerting.) I guess we have to look on the bright side…I mean, too much dutch house is never a bad thing right?
Jack’s taking over the game
What if I told you a big chubby 21 year old from the Netherlands was the future of Dutch House?
I had the pleasure of seeing him for the first time at Provoc last night thanks to DJ NVM hookin it up…
Survey Says: Afrojack is going to do big things.
1) Real High (PeaceTreaty Sierra Nevada Remix)- Afrojack
So after listening to the original and the remix both a couple of times, I’ve decided to post this guy. My rationale is that the remix tunes up some of the bass and synth pieces to amplify the intensity of the track. It still captures the essence of the original though, A Dutch rager. I’m jumping on the bandwagon Markell. You were right. Homie goes hard.
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