Anjunabeats released the aftermovie to their Miami Music Week party today. If you're like me and didn't go to Miami Music Week this year (sigh) this is a good taste of all the magic that went down.
Javeon - Lovesong (Sunship Summers Day Edit)
Does this song remind anyone else of the old school Craig David & Artful Dodger days? Just me? Love this.
Le Youth Brings California Cool to Washington, DC
Le Youth is hands down one of my most favorite producers. His brand is all cool California vibes and his music matches the image. Beachy beats, echoes of old school sounds and a delicious blend of deep house, R&B and hip-hop makes Le Youth have a distinct sound of his own. Check out his social media pages and Soundcloud. Below is a photo from his show at 9:30 club in Washington, DC opening for Robin Schultz.
Le Youth’s Soundcloud, Twitter, Facebook
Hello Las Vegas!
This is a way overdue post but I've finally been able to take the time and write it out. The month of March is always crazy with a client event at the end of the month and another one in April. So as a pre-stress release I traveled with two of my closest girlfriends and my sister to Las Vegas!
We stayed at the opulently decorated Wynn/Encore, by far the most luxurious hotel I’ve ever been a guest at. The butterfly motif weaved throughout the hotel was just beautiful with butterfly mosaics within the marble floors and glass mirrors, carpets strewn with color and decadent red light fixtures in the casino.
We spent three nights in Las Vegas and really…that was all we needed. Tiesto was first on the list to see at Hakkasan, which was a club that I hadn’t been to before in Vegas. The last time I was in the city, Hakkasan was just opening so I was interested to see what all the hype was about. When in Las Vegas, clubs and casinos are part of the sights to see as each is elaborately decorated and has its own theme. Hakkasan wasn’t as visually pleasing as clubs like Marquee and Tao but we had an awesome view and a table in a great spot.
A lot of people hate on Tiesto because he’s deviated from his roots however I thought his set showcased his versatility as a DJ and knowledge of his audience. He threw down a wonderful mixture of trance, deep house, big room and wedged in an Iggy Azalea vocal just for fun. My trance-devoted friends weren’t the biggest fans but to me Tiesto showed why he’s arguably the most famous DJ in the world. He can piece together tracks from all different genres and knows how to please and surprise a crowd.
The next night was Kaskade who I was so determined to see because he’s been my #1 since I first got into dance music. He played at XS Nightclub, which was right inside the Wynn. Kaskade stayed true to his softer, dream-like classics while mixing in deep house and then laying out louder bass lines and synths to complement the Las Vegas party scene. I don’t know why his music reminds me of glitter. Glitter, dreams and nostalgia people. That sums up Kaskade.
Last but not least was the one and only Lil Jon who spun at Surrender. He threw down by far one of the most fun parties in Vegas and reminded everyone that he still holds the crown of crunk. He hyped up the crowd, having everyone jumping to hip-hop, trap and house and he made sure to sprinkle in plenty of raspy YEAHs and OKAY and LET’s GO in between songs. The best were his east coast, west coast shout outs in which he mirrored the music to represent each coast.
Check out more photos from the trip, including our hike in Red Rock Canyon, which is about 30 minutes or so outside Las Vegas. I highly recommend taking some time to get away from the city’s craziness for some peace and quiet amid the desert.
The view from our amazing room
Red Rock Canyon
Summer Anthem: Bob Sinclar "Feel the Vibe"
FINALLY Bob Sinclar released the official video of his new summer anthem “Feel the Vibe” which features soulful vocals of Dawn Tallman. I've been waiting for the song and video to officially drop for MONTHS and it's at long last here. The video features some stellar voguing and I see it as an ode to the LGBT community. Love it all.
Review: Bob Sinclar ft. CeCe Rogers - “I Want You”
Bob Sinclar’s newest single is a summery slice of house music. Featuring a muted-down version of CeCe Rogers’ vocals, “I Want You” evokes Miami parties and sun lounging in Ibiza. Sinclar incorporates a simple yet classic house beat with minimal piano chords, while Rogers’ soulful vocals keep the song churning forward. It’s a light, breezy track that reminds me of the summer season – refreshing drinks, light beats and hot, sizzling vibes.
Bob Sinclar was one of the first DJ/producers that I got into when I started listening to house music, and he was the first DJ whose set I saw live. It’s great that Sinclar released one more gem of a song before the end of 2014.
Photo Credit: www.bobsinclar.com
Miami Music Week
After a very stressful few months of work and successfully pulling off a great client event, I needed to get out of the stuffiness that D.C. can be and head to sunny Miami. Miami Music Week was a refreshing break from work that allowed me to let out some serious steam and be wrapped up in amazing music.
I've been to Ultra Music Festival before but this time I wanted to experience the day parties and see what else happens in the city. First pool party we went to was the All Gone Pete Tong party which was my slice of house heaven. The lineup included Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, MK, Oliver Heldens, Nathan Barato and many more. We then popped over to the Clevelanders to see Arty play.
Next up on the list was the Anjunabeats party at the Raleigh Hotel. The party was in a beautiful space with a chill crowd and ample space to dance and then relax when you needed a break. The lineup included Mat Zo, Norin & Rad, Audien, Arty and Matt Lange. I was planning to stay till the end so I could see Seven Lions play but my crazy friends decided that we make an impromptu appearance for the last hour of Ultra for Paul Van Dyk's closing set. And...it was so worth it.
Check out Miami photos below!
Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano playing at the All Gone Pete Tong party.
Oliver Heldens spins at the All Gone Pete Tong party.
The beautiful Raleigh Hotel where the Anjunabeats pool party took place.
Norin & Rad spinning at the Anjunabeats pool party.
Mat Zo plays at the Anjunabeats pool party.
Hello beach and sun!