Low Steppa - Raw Cuts Vol. 1 EP

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Low Steppa is a name that should need no introduction on freshdrops, as we have featured a number of his tracks already.  And there's a good reason for that - he is a producer that continues to kill it, track after track. He has been teasing that he would be doing a free download through his Facebook and Instagram accounts for the past while, and followed through yesterday with three banging house tracks that feature the signature Low Steppa bass/house/garage style. 

There's really no need to wax on about this little EP, just dive in there and listen to it, and hit the download button on all the tracks either before or after... It really doesn't matter, since it's pretty much inevitable that you'll be downloading them anyway.

- KJ

Low Steppa - So Real ft. Kelli-Leigh [Simma Black x All Around The World Records]

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In case you didn't know yet, I'm a pretty big fan of Low Steppa.  We've featured a fair bit of his work in both posts and mixes in the past, and have been following his work for much longer (like, back to when he was producing electro under his given name, Will Bailey... did that just date me a bit? Ah well...) In any case, his label Simma Black in conjunction with All Around The World Records just put out two separate remix EP's for Low Steppa's So Real, which was just released in the UK on the 20th.

There are some really great remixes along with the radio and club versions of So Real on the EP's, so definitely have a listen to all of them. If you're looking for something a little on the heavy and interesting side, the Lokate or Mandal & Forbes remixes will get you there.  If you want something a bit more bouncy and garagey, there's the Mike Milrain remix. If you want to stick to slightly more traditional house roots, there's the Sam Divine & Curtis Gabriel remix.  Really, there's something for most dance style tastes in this one. Don't miss it!

You can check out the Remixes One and Remixes Two packages on iTunes. Currently the remix packages are only out in the UK iTunes store, but the North American release is set for June 28th so keep an eye out for that!  In the meantime, we have the full club mix available to stream below, we hope you enjoy!

Also in case you were unaware, Low Steppa is in the middle of a short North American mini tour. If you were at EDC in Las Vegas, we hope you caught his set there. However, if you missed it and happen to be in one of the following cities in the next little while, all is not lost! Make sure to check out one of the other dates on his mini-tour before he heads back to the UK.

June 26th, The Gorge, Washington

June 26th, Vancouver, BC

June 27th, New York, New York

- KJ

Fresh Drops Vol. 4 - Kris Jones Extended 2 Hour Mix

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This month for Fresh Drops we ended up not having in a guest, but Kris dropped an extended 2 hour mix.  The vibes on this range from Nu Disco to Deep and Future House and some Garage influence for good measure.  A few of these are out as free downloads, a couple are forthcoming on some great labels, as well as some already released heat.  Make sure to check the tracklisting below. This is a summer vibe mix throughout, we hope you enjoy. 

And in case you haven't seen this feature before, we have a monthly show that we stream live on Underground Sound Canada's Mixlr channel.  We are just one week, but there are new mixes every Sunday night.

Tracklist

1. Shine (The Jane Doze Remix) - Years & Years

2. Karma, You Got Owned - Tep No

3. Found My Light (Pakem Remix) - She Said Disco

4. Don't Let Go (Vhyce Edit) - Tony Orlando

5. It's You ft. River (Purple Disco Machine Remix) - The Shapeshifters // Defected Records

6. Talk Talk (Moon Boots Remix) - George Maple // Future Classic

7. Premonition (Espada Remix) - Machine For Dreams // Dimentique

8. A Quiet Mind (La Rose Remix) - Furdak // Forthcoming on DeepWit Recordings

9. Dreamer - Beatsession, Glitchko

10. Prints of Whales ft. PB Kaya - TÂCHES 

11. Attracted - Kartell // Roche Musique

12. Holding On ft. Gregory Porter - Disclosure // Island Records

13. The Act (Extended Mix) - Camelphat // Spinnin' Deep

14. Tryna Shake It (Original Mix) - Motez // Sweat It Out

15. Come On (Original Mix) - Platform 19, Unknown Associates // Unknown Records

16. Arabella (Original Mix) - Camelphat // Great Stuff Recordings

17. Holding On (Original Mix) - Billon, Nu:Tone // Rinse

18. Deep Inside (Low Steppa Remix) - Hardrive //Strictly Rhythm

19. 7Days - Ste Haley

20. Mr. Sunshine (Original Mix) - Moji, Michael Mandal // Get Twisted Records

21. Future - Golf Clap // Country Club Disco

22. All I Want (Dosem Remix) - UMEK, Mike Vale // 1605

23. You Know It (Original Mix) - Defunct! // Audiophile XXL

24. Turn Me (Original Mix) - Howson's Groove // Fat! Records

25. Miles Away (Demarkus Lewis Remix) - Agent Libre // DeepWit Recordings

26. Be The Same (Original Mix) - Vhyce // Food Music

-KJ

Hardrive - Deep Inside (Low Steppa Remix)

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Hardrive's 1993 classic and frequently sampled Deep Inside has recently gotten the fresh remix treatment from a number of great artists such as Shadow Child, Kenny Dope, and Harry Romero, and are featured on a brand new release from the iconic label Strictly Rhythm. This post however, is obviously focused on the Low Steppa remix, as he's done some really cool work at blending his signature production style and sound with the instantly recognizable Deep Inside.

Check out the Low Steppa remix featured below, or check out previews of all the remixes featured on the release on Strictly Rhythm's Soundcloud page here.

- KJ

Underground Sound Presents Fresh Drops Vol. 1

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Here's the inaugural mix that I did for Underground Sound Canada, for what will be a monthly mix.  Underground Sound focuses on genres of house music, and so the Fresh Drops monthly mix will consist of a lot of the house music that I have or will be posting on the blog, along with a few extras here and there.  This month I started off chill and funky, and slowly made my way into some higher bpm deep house.  

Also, don't forget that we also had an exclusive guest mix this month from Jono Cruz, who came in with 50 fiery minutes of Future R&B and Hip Hop.  The guest mix is hosted exclusively on the blog, and can be found right here.

Anyway, the first monthly instalment of Fresh Drops with Underground Sound is embedded below. Listen and enjoy - and download if you really like it.

Tracklist:

1. Muve - Sab & Keelan

2. Guap Lab - Jengi Beats

3. All We Need ft. Shy Girls (Giraffage Remix) - ODESZA

4. Groovin' ft. Yung Bae - Flamingosis

5. Celebre (The Revenge Remix) - Harry Wolfman, Skinny Love

6. This Love Is For Real - Jafunk

7. After - Low Steppa

8. No Way - Golf Clap

9. Contours - Human Interaction

10. It's You (Bordertown Deep Booty) - FCL

11. Good Love (Bodhi Remix) - Inner City

12. Make Me Feel - Golf Clap

13. Kicks - Low Steppa

14. Glass (Raw Club Cut) - Noir, Symbol

15. What What - Geotheory

16. Play With My Heart (Original Mix) - Tru Concept

17. Should've Known (Tommy Mc Remix) - Mockbeat

18. Can't You See - Jay Biggs

19. Tracey In My Room (Tommy Mc's Sundown Remix) - EBTG Vs. Soul Vision

- KJ

Low Steppa - Troubles (Free Album)

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Big news if you're into house, garage, bassy house, deep house, piano driven house, breaks, olds school sounds, or pretty much any dance genre.  Because he's just a stand up guy and appreciates his fans, Low Steppa has released a full 15 track album for free and available on his Facebook page.

The whole album oozes with that signature Low Steppa low frequency vibe.  Blends of house and garage with intense low end basslines, with tracks that bring an old school flavour into contemporary house works (notably Good Old Days, Interlude 2 and Play Around), alongside piano driven tracks (Burnin and That Old Dust Groove).  If you're looking to add in a little more low end into your music for the day, look no further.

Check out the album preview in the player below, or head directly to Low Steppa's Facebook page for the downloads.

- KJ

Kris Jones - Underground Sound Canada Guest Mix

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If you're into listening to a DJ mix, I had a guest mix broadcast by Underground Sound Canada on their Mixlr channel this weekend.  Underground Sound has now published the mix to their Soundcloud page for streaming.  Big thanks to them for having me on the show!

Tracklist:

  1. All I See (Pomo Remix) - Bondax
  2. Golden (Royce Remix) - Jill Scott
  3. I Loved You (Braxton Remix) - Blonde
  4. Me, Myself & You (Cuthead Remix) - Detroit Swindle
  5. We Own The Night (Hernene Remix) - Eric Sharp
  6. Ghetto-Cash (Original Mix) - Joey Mccrilley
  7. If You Can't (Original Mix) - Artifact
  8. 1979 (Original Mix) - MORRT
  9. Feels Like ft. Tom Tyler (Calippo Remix) - Don't Look Now
  10. Rhythm Is A Dancer (Original Mix) - Joylon Petch, eSquire
  11. It's On You (Ganzfeld Effect Remix) - Wasabi, Sugar Hill
  12. Forget The Girl (Mandal & Forbes Remix) - Route 94
  13. Real For You ft. Alice D (Original Mix) - Joey Mccrilley
  14. U Again (Original Mix) - Elrose
  15. Citrus (Original Mix) - Kry Wolf
  16. The Panel (Original Mix) - Low Steppa
  17. I Want It All (Loge21 Remix) - Karmin

Hope you enjoy!

- KJ