what is the city of reims in northwestern france famous for? for being the capital of the champagne region? for its striking and monumental cathedral? for some people maybe. but, in my book, it's famous for one thing alone: for being the origin of the some of the finest french music talents around today. namely, Yuksek, Brodinski and The Shoes.
Yuksek seems to have emerged at the forefront of this new, young talent and he's showing them by example. this track from his 2007 It Comes EP is one of my favourites. an alluring first half paves the way for around three final minutes of mayhem. not to be missed.
Yuksek - Kontraul
Yuksek's also a master on remix duty. here's his latest warped, relentless offering for bordeaux project Adam Kesher.
Adam Kesher - Feel You In My Arms (Yuksek Remix)
Yuksek's sparring partner, Brodinksi, seems to be getting better and better. having released his well-supported track in Bad Runner, the young producer and DJ has now been releasing a string of great remixes. his disctinctive minimal edge works wonders on D.I.M.'s stomper, Is You, and really lures you in before descending and ascending in cascades of musical water (complete with birdsounds and everything!)
D.I.M. - Is You (Brodinski Remix)
meanwhile, Ottowans Jokers of the Scene add their flavour to that Brodinski classic.
Brodinski - Bad Runner (Jokers Of The Scene Remix)
Alphabeat have been showing up quite a lot recently, and this joint remix venture between Yuksek and Brodinski doesn't disappoint. i like how in these remixes you can always tell which are the Yuksek elements and which are the Brodinski ones. and together, they can create a whole lot more.
Alphabeat - 10.000 Nights (Yuksek & Brodinski Remix)
The Shoes seem to have been getting a lot of hype recently as well. and i can see why: all of their tracks and remixes are filled with a kind of youthful energy which is just plain fun at its best. here, Brodinksi takes the reins of their bonafied hit America, sampling the voice track and adding a bassline which is beyond insane whilst being cheekily minimal.
The Shoes - America (Brodinski Remix)
london grime posterboy Wiley now gets the Shoes treatment, turning a track which i didn't think was anything special into something which can really get me moving. the remix begins with a bouncy drumline thundering under Wiley's vocals before a wonky bassline is unleashed, carrying the rest of the track to whole new heights.
Wiley - Wearing My Rolex (The Shoes Remix)
CHAMPAGNE PAYOUT
Oasis - Champagne Supernova
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