Dutch chainsaw enthusiast, R3hab and Russian stunners Hard Rock Sofa join forces to remix Example’s melancholy original “Perfect Replacement.” Injecting the production with a mainline dose of electro adrenaline, R3hab and HRS’s first collaboration is fitted with layers upon layers of heavy grit and driving synthesis. Playing both sides of the dance music spectrum, the remix strikes a delicate balance between big room melodies and spine-tingling electro house.
Example has released his fourth studio album, The Evolution of Man: a rock-dance crossover, featuring a star studded lineup of producers. Example, ever-keen on his EDM-game, has recruited everyone from dubstep/drum ‘n’ bass legends Skream and Benga, to electro house technicians Laidback Luke and Tommy Trash, to big room maestros Alesso and Dirty South for production duties. Example’s rapturous flow is on point as usual, treading the line between soft, reflective musings and intensely evocative wordplay.
With The Evolution of Man, Example has successfully merged EDM, rap, and rock n’ roll. While nearly the entire spectrum of electronic music is represented on the album, each track maintains a distinctive rock feel. Though less strictly EDM, this is undoubtedly the most impressive lineup of EDM producers on a vocalist’s album to date. And as we’ve already seen with Dyro and Hardwell & Dannic’s revisions, Example has bestowed producers with an endless supply of remix material. Click past the break to hear our favorites from the album.
Back in September, Hardwell and Dannic teamed up to remix Example’s “Say Nothing,” and this week, it’s Dyro stepping up to the plate. Leaving his mark on “Close Enemies” in the same vain, Dyro builds around the track’s arena-filling vocal with dramatic synths and deep bass kicks. Using Example’s latest single, the blazing hot youngster proves his production skills useful not only for club tracks, but big room ones as well. Purchase Dyro’s remix of “Close Enemies” from iTunes today before the Monday rush.
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Hardwell has linked up with rising young producer and progressive companion, Dannic, for a remix of Example’s lastest single “Say Nothing.” The collaborative effort, expected to be a harder hitting progressive effort, boasts more of a big room vibe than anything else. Appropriately, Hardwell and Dannic attach euphoric builds and melodic synths to the track’s already-uplifting vocal. Flirting with anthem status, the latest dutch twist on Example’s “Say Nothing” is sure to make its way into DJ sets this month so head to iTunes for your copy.
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We’ve been waiting for this for some time now and are excited to announce that Jack Beats have officially released their brand new mini-album, Careless. The 7 track album includes brand new collaborations with Diplo, Example, Dillon Francis and Takura. Jack Beats’ productions have always impressed us and after a dormant period, we’re very happy that they are back releasing new material. You can hear all tracks from the album in Jack Beats’ Evolution mixtape (below) alongside a whole host of other fantastic Jack Beats’ productions and remixes. Stay tuned for a second mini-album to be released later this fall. Check after the break for the full Careless EP!
We have exciting news for all of you Jack Beats fans out there. On August 7th the British fidget house duo will be dropping the first of their two much anticipated mini albums. The first album, which will be titled Careless, will be released on OWSLA and will feature collaborations with Diplo, Dillon Francis, Example & Takura. Jack Beats have just released a brand new mixtape, titled Evolution, which includes a lot of this new material. We’re huge fans of Jack Beats’ trademark wobble sound, so we could not be more excited about the release of their upcoming mini-albums. Have a listen below and get ready for Careless to drop! Read on for the Tracklist.
R3hab, the undisputed king of remixes, has just unleashed a preview for his rendition of the Calvin Harris & Example track, “We’ll Be Coming Back.” R3hab adds a funky, progressive sound to the already infectious vocals and base of the original. The Dutch DJ provides his ripping chainsaw effect once again, and we know this one will be played in many live sets to come. Stay tuned for the official release date.
Update: R3hab has previewed another take on the track. Listen to his EDC Vegas remix below.
Today is the official release of Flux Pavilion’s latest single,”Daydreamer.”After bringing you remixes from Dillon Francis & Danny Byrd, we have the awesome Jack Beats remix for you today. Our favorite British Fidget House duo put their spin on Flux’s track, adding in the hallmarks of their sound. Their bouncy beat and wobbly bass add a lot of character to the track and make for a slightly more ambitious remix than those we saw from Dillon and Danny. Jack Beats have an album coming out in the next few weeks so stay tuned for our review of that. With all the exciting productions they have been behind recently we’re sure its going to be very well received.
Flux Pavilion Feat. Example – Daydreamer (Jack Beats Remix)
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“Daydreamer,” Flux Pavilion’s first single from his debut album is set to release on April 30th but his management is bringing us the song’s official video first. Although the video itself is average, the song is not and this is ultimately what matters. The dubstep track features catchy vocals from Example — whose voice you might recognize from Afrojack’s remix of “Kickstarts” — and we’ve already found ourselves singing along. Flux has churned out one of our all time favorite tracks, “Haunt You,” so we’re super excited to see what his first album brings.
After a huge 2011 during which he saw one of his tracks sampled on the Watch The Throne album, Flux Pavilion is back in a big way. “Daydreamer” is imbued with Flux’s signature bass sound and features the emotive vocals of English singer-songwriter Example.
This is the first single off Flux’s upcoming album, and if this is setting the standard then we can’t wait to hear the full album. “Daydreamer” is out this April with remixes from Danny Byrd, Dillon Francis and more TBA. Stay tuned for the full release of this and more news on his upcoming album.
