DJ Steve1der

From TheDankles.com

“We thought a good lot of you were probably looking to get the weekend started off a little early today so this new exclusive is definitely coming in at the perfect time. You may recognize Swagglerock from previous exclusives they have hosted with us over the past year but their partner in crime STEVE1DER is a fresh face to us over here at The Dankles. This up and coming producer comes to us from Los Angeles and has teamed up with Buzz Trillington and Shooter McNappin for a huge new track. A good eight months ago Swagglerock dropped their ‘We Keep It’ EP that was oozing with 100bpm beats that quickly got listeners familiar with the tweaked sound and left them craving more. STEVE1DER hit Shooter McNappin with an edit of his ‘Twerk Dat A$$’ tune and from there on out it was destined for these three to collaborate on a bangin’ club tune of their own. Through blending each of their flavorful styles we are left with ‘Booty Like This’; a large and in charge club track that is sure to have the ladies clambering for the wherever you let this tune loose.”

I compiled this list quite quickly, probably missed some great songs, but here are 20 songs (in no particular order) that made an impression on me in 2013.

1: Bondax – Giving It All
The first track of the UK takeover of 2013. Bondax had some great songs in 2012, Baby I Got That & Gold were among my favorites. Giving It All is just as good. Bondax has that same soulful electronic vibe as disclosure but not as housey.

2: Her Favorite Song (Oliver Remix) – Mayer Hawthorne
How could you go wrong with these two? Mayer has been making great music since his first 12″on Stones Throw & his new album may be his best work yet. Combine that with the fact that everything Oliver touches sounds great & you have one awesome remix.

3: My Song 5 – Haim
Haim made some big waves this year in pop music. 3 Israeli sisters from the 818 who all rock? I can dig it. My good bud Ariel Rechtshaid produced this song, I love its complex simplicity. Its dark & eerie, it’s rock & r&b, its everything u need in a good pop song.

Honorable Mention: Falling Psychemagik Remix.

4: Jackal – Power Move
Jackals beats hit harder than yours. The poison stab & biggie vocals are mean.

5: You Know You Like It (Dj Snake Remix) – Aluna George
This remix may top my list this year. 1st off, who had a better year than Dj Snake? Everything he touched he killed & this one is my favorite. 2nd, Aluna George came out of nowhere with a great album of brit electro r&b.

Another honorable mention for Baauers remix of Attracting Flies.

6: Crazy (Bixel Boys Remix) – Seal
I never was into the original of this song, it was always too KOST 103.5 FM for me.
The Bixel Boys reimagined this track in such a dope way. Deep House or Uk Garage whatever you want to call it, the production is top notch as there is never a dull moment.

7: All My Love (Cassie) – Kingdom Edit
2013 was the year that downtempo or what I like to call Dream Trap made its mark. Artists like Ta-Ku, Sweater Beats, Flume all brought heat with their signature sounds. This Cassie track was on a random mixtape she released so not many people know about it. Dis baby makin music right here.

8: Happy – Pharrell
I realized the genius of this song when I saw Dj Spiders 1 year old son rocking out to it. So Good.

9: Love Sosa (RL Grime Remix) Chief Keef
This is what a club remix should sound like. Everyone knows how hard RL Grimes track hit & this is no exception. This was a staple at Morse Codes “Wildlife” Party over the summer.

10: International (Skrillex Remix) – Chase & Status
I love when Cutty Ranks samples are flipped (Till A Boy Get Kill) & this track is no exception. The original version is dope on its own, but Skrillex really beefed it up & put his signature touch on it. Banger.

11: My Friends – Devolution
Again the UK attacks. Love the use of the S.O.S Band vocals & the beat is so smooth.

12: Call Your Name (Deejay Theory Remix) – The Freshest
Hailing from Vancouver, Rico Unco, Seko, Marvel & Kutcorners comprise the The Freshest. These guys are not just dope Djs but great producers as well. Deejay Theory who reps the Yay Area is known for his top choice selections of moombahton & tropical as a dj. He is also nice on the production chops & this remix is a perfect example of his versatility.

Honorable Mention: SWV “Rain” Kutcorners & Marvel Bootleg

13: Liz (Arnold & Lil Texas Remix) – Stwo
I don’t even know how to explain this song but it’s fresh.

14: The Horns – Dj Katch
I’m a big fan of Moombahton & this track falls somewhere between traditional moombah & hip-hop. The horn sample is mad catchy & the beat drops so heavy!

15: Disclosure – F For You
F For You. The F stands for Funk.

16: Ratchet Gas – Pickster & Riot Earp
The Return of 100. Myself along with most Djs were most thankful for the return of 100 bpm music in 2013. Twerk/Trap took over in 2013 and also a sound I like to call Rave Hop. This is Hip-Hop style beats with an electronic element to them. This remix by Broadway Slim (Pickster One & Riot Earp) w/ its heavy 808′s & Synth Stabs is gangster. Not only the beat is knocking but they flipped the Problem vocals to make it a perfect club banger.

17: Like Whaaat (Salva Remix) – Problem
The original Like What was an Anthem. The West is Back. This remix by Salva was also a statement that not only is the West back, but this new generation of producers/remixers are here to change the game.

18: MTI (TWRK Remix) – Koreless
TWRK (Benzi & Essentrik) had a big year. They made their mark with several club anthems including Living Room & NOLIA, but this remix was probably my favorite.

19: Holding On (Jerome Lol Remix) – Classixx
Classixx have always released great music. Holding On carries in tradition but the Jerome LOL remix is the version for me. I guess you can call it mid-tempo at 110 BPM, the Drums are smacking & the bass groove is heavy. I really admire the production quality on this Remix.

20: Treat Me Right – Keys N Krates
This track was so refreshing to hear after the influx of Trap House or what Thee Mike B likes to call Torture Chamber Trap (you know the shit that sounds like a chainsaw going off). The female vocal flip in this song combined with the synths & deep 808′s, make for a track that is as melodic as it is dark.

Fresh off the release of my collaboration with JayCeeOh “Till A Boy get Kill” comes a 40 minute non-stop mix filled with reggae influenced trap. Murderation is a call to all soundboy who want test the rocket launcher!

TRACKLIST
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1. The Don (Tom Wrecks Remix) – Nas
2. Bless Di Nation ft. Sean Paul (Ookay Remix) – Congorock
3. Dedicated – Jamtech ft. Bounty Killer
4. Hit Dat – Cobra Krames
5. Jah No Partial (Heroes x Villains Remix) – Major Lazer
6. Make It Bun Dem (Bro Safari & UFO! Remix) Skrillex ft. Damian Marley
7. Oh My – The Partysquad & Boaz
8. Lighters Up ( Rell The Soundbender Remix) – Snoop Lion
9. Original Don (Luminox Remix) – Major Lazer
10. Original Trappah – Dj Cable
11. Murders – Dj Sliink & Dj Fresh Direct
12. My Shit – Spenda C & Dj Butcher
13. Hold The Line (Marvel & Kutcorners Remix) – Major Lazer
14. Till A Boy Get Kill – JayCeeOh & Steve1der (Co Prod: B-Sides)
15. F#ck What Happens (JayCeeOh & B-Sides Remix) – French Montana Ft, Movado
16. Bam Bam (Zebo’s We Nuh Digital Remix) – Sister Nancy
17. We Run Dis – Grandtheft
18. Clique Come Around (Smutlee Blend) – Collie Buddz/Kanye West
19. Shakedown – Jackal
20. Soul Survivor (Reggae Remix) – Sizzla, Akon, Shabba Ranks, Vybz Kartel
21. Monkey Biznzz – Leftside
22. Trapped In The Elevator – Pon Pause VIP – Thee Mike B – Cutty Ranks

I had so much fun spinning on Sirius/XM Shade 45′s “Sway In The Morning” show this morning.

Talk about some cool peeps: Sway, Heather B, Dj Wonder, DB are some of the coolest, hilarious, & most down to earth peeps you will ever meet.

This set was fun for me because I got to play music I truly dig & shine some light on some Artists/Remixers who deserve it.

Download from my soundcloud page & check out the tracklist below.

Tracklist

1. Collapse – eSenTrik
2. We Run Dis – Grandtheft
3. Defiant Order (UZ Remix) – Birdy Nam Nam
4. Rollup (Baauer Remix) – Flosstradamus
5. Simon Says (Brillz & Etc! Etc! Remix) – Pharoahe Monch
6. Clique (Keys N Krates Remix) – Kanye West Ft. Big Sean & Jay-Z
7. One Two, One Two – Biz Markie
8. I Am Your Leader – Nicki Minaj ft. Camron
9. Maria – Murphy Lee vs Jay-E
10. Get Free (Cousin Cole Halftime Edit) – Major Lazor Ft. Amber Coffman
11. On Da Map – Black Dave
12. Unorthodox – Joey Badass
13. No More – 3LW ft. Nas
14. Eric B for President – Eric B & Rakim
15. Smack A Bitch – J. Dilla
16. Love of A Woman (Supreme Edit) – Lighthouse
17. No Escapin (Pump & Hedspin Edit) – The Beatnuts
18. Check The Rhyme (1der Low End Blend) – A Tribe Called Quest
19. Strictly 4 My Jeep – Action Bronson
20. Savagely Attack – Czarface
21. What Happened To That Bird – Dj Snake x Baby/Clipse
22. 187 Goin Up – Tyge x IamSu/Wiz Khalifa
23. We Up x Hate It Or Love It (1der Blend) – 50 Cent