Mainstream?

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So this is how it is, am going to give you something to chew on. I'm not a fan of pop-culture, the mainstream shiz, more an underground-eccentric type of a culture... But here, I am compelled to give reviews and thoughts on all genres of music, open my narrow-mindedness for you the viewers (ah bless). That noted it will be the best of mainstream-ish - hitting on some cools beats, sounds, reworks and some odd mash-ups.

The first track is a brilliant poke at Lady GaGa (no pun intended), I heard this a couple of months back and it really made me laugh. I even played it at a few parties with a recognisably good reaction from most folk... And it kinda leaves you thinking ‘I make her say what?’… Say what?!

KiD CuDi ft. Kanye West, Common, & Lady Gaga – Make Her Say (aka ‘I Poke Her Face’) (Right-Click to Save)

I heard La Roux’s Quicksand on Kitsuné Maison 6 and thought ahh this is quite a cool song, but after the incredible hype it seemed to generate a kinda anti-climax when she released her following singles - I thought this shit should've been amazing!! It’s taken a while and I’m starting to see through the media shitstorm and after listening to her album, am trying to hold back some inevitable twitches. So yeah mainstream you may have won here.

La Roux versus Little Boots - Stuck On the Kill (Crimes Against Disco Illigitimix) (Right-Click to Save)

Well , next track was an amazing tune by the amazing Passion Pit, and low and behold the people keep coming back with remixes and covers, some the shit and some not so the shit. I am diggin’ this new remix by Starsmith feat. Ellie Goulding, it’s dulled down the electronic feel of the original track and somewhat brought a 90’s feel to it… amazing track!

Passion Pit - Sleepyhead (Starsmith Remix Feat. Ellie Goulding) (Right-Click to Save)

I know we keeping going on about Major Lazer but come on, they are out of this world! Here’s a mainstream-ified track remixed from Diplo, with a hint of the Cream Classic track You’re Not Alone by Olive…Bloody awesome!

Major Lazer – Keep It Going Louder (Feat. Nina Sky) (Diplo Remix) (Right-Click to Save)

My last track of the post, this tune is from the album Mache, I wasn’t too sure about it at first but it has really grown on me. It’s probably the most mainstream track on the album but it is the shit… Enjoy!

Kay & Aace - Make It Rain (Illangelo Remix) (Right-Click to Save)

Just found this link to Curtis Santiago, the album features rework of tracks such as the Killers - Human, Kid Cudi - Day n Nite and Santigold - L.E.S Artistes. I've not really listened to the album to give a proper review but thought it was a very appropriate for the post, so check it out and leave some comment and that!!

Mick Boogie And Gak City present Curtis Santiago - Have Mercy

Over and out!!

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