VATO GONZALEZ COMMUNITY ARMY OF BASTARDS MIXTAPE 2

Vato Gonzalez is back with the second edition of the Army of Bastards mixtape series. If you missed the first one, the whole concept is to make a mixtape exclusively using original tracks submitted by members of the VatoGonzalez.com online community with a single track from Vato to lead it off. It's a great concept, and a great mixtape. Vato is about as good as DJ's come and shows it off here. The tracks are banging, the mixing is good, and the energy is high. Enjoy! Tracklisting below.


01. Vato Gonzalez - Strength in Numbers (AOB2 Anthem)
02. Volts, Guiseppe Funka & RMCO - Pik
03. Kama Qu ft. Juliette Claire - Moment
04. Olivier Heldens & Ryan Sauvage - The Pagga Song
05. Mystique & AMRO - Sausage (Jonathan Pitch More Sausage Fattener Remix)
06. Sedelic & Backcornerz - Blaster
07. Olivier Heldens & Jasper Dietze - Hot Right Now
08. Emilio G - Alpha
09. Aaron Chase - Stars
10. Crowd Pilots - Human
11. Martin Falkenberg & Ruben Kusters - Psychedelic
12. Backcornerz - Wooow
13. Robby East & Beatbangersz - Just Stupid
14. Aaron Chase - Ventura15. Volts - Motivate
16. Anoosh - Trial & Error
17. Mad Nation - Agora18. Arvana - Bingo
19. D-Velro ft. Mae - Ennoir (RMCO remix)
20. Veni - GTFO!

SOUTH CENTRAL - STAR WARS (ANGGER DIMAS REMIX) (PREVIEW)

At work, so I gotta keep this short. This new remix from Angger Dimas sounds like straight fire on the main beat. I'm a bit skeptical on the dubstep part at the end here, but it sounds like it's probably part of the break and not another main section so I'm ok with it. Definitely looking forward to the full track. Check it out!

KOEN GROENEVELD - HOP! (PREVIEW)

Oh man, what a monster. Koen Groeneveld unleashes a furious bit of electro tech on his new track "Hop!", slated for release April 15th on Spinnin Records. The track has a thunderous electro lead, and all the subtle, techy nuiasances that Koen is known for to compliment it. This one is sure to light a fire on the dancefloor at clubs and festivals in the coming months, and it'd be a shame if you missed out on the fun. Check out the preview ripped from "Terminal 7" (still HQ) and grab it on Beatport on April 15th!

JUNGLE BLOOD (ORIGINAL MIX)

Ok so I've been lazy and shitty and haven't posted in over a month. Yeah, I suck but deal with it. Check out this preview for this absolute monster of a track that was just released on 3/19. Big time stuff. Enjoy!

But on Beatport

VATO GONZALEZ & THE YOUNG PUNX - BODY HARDER

Well now. What do I say about this one? Very unique track. Really great sampling throughout. Fantastic body-shakin percussion. Some dirty house edge on the lead. Great stuff here. Vato Gonzalez is a cool dude. Check out. Buy it on Beatport.

TOP TRACKS OF 2012

Hello everyone! It took me a couple of weeks, but I've finally finished putting together my top tracks of 2012! These are my favorite tracks from last year, and with the exception of my track of the year, they are in no particular order. I did not want to rank them simply because there's so much variety of styles in here that trying to make an objective decision on which is better is just silly. These are simply my 20 favorite tracks of the year. Popularity was not a factor in selections. I considered things like artistry, originality, emotional impact, and just my own personal enjoyment. So without futher delay, here are my top tracks of 2012!! Click on the song titles to listen/download. Enjoy!

Track of the year:
J Nitti feat. Shirley Davis - Deep Down (Luigi Rocca Remix)
If you want to know why I made this my track of the year, just check out my original post from when it first came out. There's not much I can say now that I didn't say then. This song is amazing. Period.

And now for the rest...
Inpetto - Shhhh! (Sander Van Doorn Edit)
Sebastien Leger - Majuro (Nick Dow Remix)
Goldie - Kemistry (Justin Martin Remake)
Shadow Child - So High (Hot Since 82 Remix)
Denzal Park vs. Pendulum - Island of Amarok (Dresden & Arol Mashup)
Florence & The Machine - Spectrum (Calvin Harris Extended Remix)
The Junkies - Werq This (Original Mix)
Finnebassen - Touching Me (Original Mix)
Afrojack - Prutataaa (Dada Life Remix) <<Had to go all the way back to last January for this one.
John Dahlback - Zeus (Original Mix)
Albin Myers - The Beast (Original Mix)
Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit (E-bonit Bootleg)
Michael Jackson - Billie Jean (Wolfgang Lohr Remix)
Schoolboy Q feat. A$AP Rocky - Hands On the Wheel (Nightmare! Nightaton Bootleg)
Nicky Romery & ZROQ - WTF!? (Original Mix)
Adam K & JELO - EMP (Original Mix)
Beltek - Party Voice (Original Mix)
Des McMahon - Albino Ass Slap (Original Mix)
Swedish House Mafia - Don't You Worry Child (Joris Voorn Remix)

JOHN DAHLBACK - ZEUS

If one thing is certain with John Dahlback songs, it's that you truly do not know what you are going to hear. One second this track is spitting some fiery electro funk and the next a gentle melody is building up. Great unique sound here as always from Mr. Dahlback. This track is a monster. Check it out. Grab it on Beatport. Peace.

SANDER VAN DOORN - KANGAROO

I really can't believe this is Sander Van Doorn. There really is nothing this guy can't do. One of the best trance producers (and IMO the best trance DJ) on the planet just made one of the best electro tracks of the year. It's got a classic Sander melody during the break, but then unleashes a furious storm of blips and bleeps that'll give your grandma a heart attack. You do not wanna miss this one. Take a listen above, and buy it on Beatport!

Sander's pages:
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SMELLS LIKE TEEN SPIRIT (E-BONIT BOOTLEG)

There are so many great things about this song I'm not quite sure where to start. It's dark, yet groovy. It's infectious and grimy and complex. It feels like it has weight and depth...lots of layers for your ears to absorb. It's also quite amazing how Kurt Cobain's voice can still give chills after all these cheers and translates so well to an adaptation like this. I'm not sure if this is even the right page, but here apparently is E-bonit's Facebook. Not much there unfortunately, so I can't tell you much about him. Check out the song though. It's dope.
Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit (E-bonit Bootleg)

NEW DILLON FRANCIS AND JACK BEATS

This track is montstrous. A pretty mild intro and build segues into some bleepy, wobbly, bendy, electro awesomeness. Dillon Francis has really grown and is proving to be one of the biggest breakout stars this year. He's also a really funny guy. Give the track and listen, and grab a copy off Beatport. Enjoy!

LAIDBACK LUKE, ANGGER DIMAS - NIGHT LIKE THIS (PREVIEW)

Laidback Luke is back and this time he's teamed up with Indonesian electro-master Angger Dimas and vocalist Polina to deliver a real monster. The vocals are smooth and wispy, almost ethereal at times. The break's vocals and melodies then lead into a big, buzzy, screaming, bleepy electro drop that will light a fire under your ass and get your energy going. This preview is ripped straight from Laidback Luke's Club FG set from last month, and I can't wait to hear the full track. Give it a listen and be on the lookout for this monster track.

TWO NEW REMIXES FROM HUGE EUGE

Hey everyone. My buddy Eugene Veltman, a.k.a. Huge Euge, is back with two killer new remixes! In general, Euge has been on a tear lately. Winning the Richard Durand vs. The World North America Competition, spinning at some of the best clubs in NYC including Pacha, and now these two fantastic tracks. In Eugene's own words, "I was once on my path to becoming a brain surgeon. Now I am blowing the minds of anyone who will listen." I couldn't put it any better myself. Both of these remixes are for contests on Beatport so make sure to vote!

This first remix of Sander Van Doorn's "Chasin" is exactly what a good remix should be. It highlights the best parts of the original track and then warps it into something different and distinct and unique. Euge flaunts the familiar melodies and notes of "Chasin" at us, puts on them on string right in front of us and teases us with them in the just the right way for the right amount of time and then yanks them away to hit us with a distorted, grizzled electro monster of a beat.

VOTE HERE for Sander Van Doorn - Chasin (Huge Euge Remix)

Next up is his remix for Zedd feat. Matthew Koma - "Spectrum" which is absolutely off the wall. I've got to go bold here and say this is the kind of high-quality remix I'd expect to here from the likes of Hardwell. Seriously, if I didn't know this was Huge Euge and had to guess who did the remix, Hardwell would probably be my guess. It's got that kind of style to it, which is very impressive. The way this drop hits after the whole mellow, melodic break down is so expertly executed, and the entire song is just a well-crafted vessel of joy for your ears. So give both of the tracks a listen and be sure to rock that vote to help Huge Euge on his rise to the top.
VOTE HERE for Zedd feat. Matthew Koma - Spectrum (Huge Euge Remix)

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FLEXX

Wolfgang Gartner, in my opinion, has the most raw production talent of anyone in the game today. This new track of his, released just last week, shows off some of those chops. He flawlessly transitions between more melodic parts and the electro grooves that most people know him for. You would do very well to give this track a listen, and go buy it on Beatport.

MOLLY

Hello everybody. Here's a little something to get your Saturday night started. I still think the original version of this track is fucking stupid, and I still hate the vocals. But ReepR's beat on this remix makes me forget all of that and just want to rage. Seriously good work here. Enjoy!
Cedric Gervais - Molly (ReepR Bootleg)

SENDING MY LOVE VS. TONIGHT

Big, big, big bomb ass bootleg from R3hab that he released through his Facebook. The two tracks work really well together and it makes for one great ride all the way through. I'm a little confused by the name because I thought the name of the Axwell & Ingrosso track the vocals are from was called "Together" not "Tonight". Regardless you should check this out. This one just one a few bootlegs he released as part of his EDC 2012 Bootleg Pack which I've also given the link to. Enjoy!
R3hab, Swanky Tunes vs. Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso - Sending My Love vs. Tonight (R3hab Bootleg)

R3hab EDC 2012 Bootleg Pack

WE OWN THE TROLL RESURRECTION

My friend Eugene Veltman, better known as Huge Euge, came through yet again with a massively raging mashup.  There's enough mix of styles in here to appeal to a lot of people.  It's got some electro, some melody, some vocals...you're gonna love it.  Also, congratulations to Eugene for recently winning the Richard Durand vs. The World competition's North American leg.  His song with Richard will be released May 21st on Blackhole Recordings so be sure to check it out!!
Alternate download:
Tiesto & Wolfgang Gartner vs. Qulinez vs. Michael Calfan - We Own the Troll Resurrection (Huge Euge Mashup)

EMP

Can't write much because I'm in class right now.  Just check out this massive electro rager from Adam K and JELO that came out a couple of weeks ago.  Adam K is one of the most talented and consistently awesome producers on the planet so it's no surprise this track is awesome.  Enjoy.  Buy on Beatport.

NO BEEF

Woooo!!  This track is dope as hell.  Mr. Fuzz really warped this track into something completely new and unlike the original vocal mix, the vocals actually contribute a lot to the song here.  Enjoy!

SYNCHRONICE

Well now, here is a bootleg done by Synchronice of Deadmau5's "Sofi Needs a Ladder".  It's predominantly straight electro with some dubsteppy elements and it all flows and combines very nicely.  Enjoy!!
Deadmau5 - Sofi Needs a Ladder (Synchronice Bootleg Remix)

ONE MORE TIME

What's up everyone?  Got a new remix of the legendary Daft Punk track "One More Time".  Jam Hill Revival put a completely fresh new take on this classic with some straight electro groove.  Enjoy!
Daft Punk - One More Time (Jam Hill Revival Remix)