If you have been near a radio, cell phone, or television in the last few months, its a safe bet to say you’ve heard ILoveMakonnen‘s “Club Goin’ Up” at least once. Or a hundred times. The young up-and-coming R&B star has exploded into popularity with his viral, ultra-catchy slow-jam that has made Tuesday the most important day of the week, and now the Atlanta-born rapper is gearing up to put out his first full-length studio album as he rides the enormous wave of success and attention his standout track is still raking in. And who better to produce the emerging songwriter’s first record than the two most sought-after taste makers in the music industry? Enter Skrillex and Diplo.

This past week at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards, MTV caught up with Makonnen to get the inside scoop on forthcoming projects and the rapper briefly dished details on his upcoming record, slated to be released this summer. Mak, who’s had his music played out extensively by the Jack Ü duo over the last few months, explains that Skrillex and Diplo will both receive production credit, alongside a stacked roster of contributors. The album will also feature work from Snoop Dogg, Rihanna, and Drake, making for what could be one of the biggest releases of the summer.

No official release date is posted for the impending album, but keep your eyes peeled for ILoveMakonnen’s new material that’ll surely be covered in Diplo and Skrillex’s undeniable swagger here in the near future. Check the full interview above.

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But no matter, there are plenty of great acts who take second billing. Including these JNTM highlights Tame Impale, Flying Lotus, Ghostface Killah, DJ Snake, Porter Robinson, Squarepusher, Action Bronson, Flosstradamus, Tycho, Run the Jewels, What So Not, Cashmere Cat, Madeon, Kygo, Gesaffelstein, Claude Von Stroke and many, many more.

Tickets go on sale tomorrow morning, January 7th and plan on waking up early because they always sell out quickly.

Coachella 2015 Lineup

Oh, I forgot to mention that also on the bill is Steely-Mutha-Fucking-Dan!

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RL Grime is not one of those Djs.

Just two days before releasing his long awaited collaboration with beloved Aussie duo What So Not, RL Greezy laid down a bodacious trap mix for London radio show Rinse FM. That underdog mentality I mentioned earlier, yeah, he’s still got it. Not only has the LA wunderkind produced plenty of popular remixes and originals, but he continues to pack his live mixes with straight heaters old and new (but mostly new).

The Rinse FM mix opens up with “WAAAAIT”, a song by one of my favorite up-and-comers, Mr. Carmack. If you haven’t familiarized yourself with his music yet, do yourself a solid ASAP! RL Grime progresses into a series of ultra-heavy trap beats and a variety of UK-friendly tracks. There’s UK grime, juke, techno, breakbeat, you name it.

What stands out about the selection is RL’s choice of lyrical content. The subject matter of nearly all the songs containing lyrics is about one thing: flourishing. And that’s exactly what Grime, born Henry Steinway is doing. From Drake‘s customarily boastful “Trophies” to the remix of Lil’ Flip‘s nostalgic 2007 rap hit “I’m A Balla (Flip My Chips)”, RL Grime has made it abundantly clear that he’s on top and that he plans to stay there. The only way he’ll do that is if he continues to incorporate a diverse array of styles that are both innovate and appealing to a large audience. Up until this point, he’s proven he is both willing and able to do so. And for that, we tip our hats to him.

(TurtleTip: Make sure you scoop the free download and pop champagne to it with all your buds. That’s what it’s there for, trust me!)

Also, never forget:

Stay PLURsty :]

RL Grime Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/rlgrime

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This past week, French juggernaut DJ SNAKE dropped a vicious BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix. Guess what else, IT’S TWO FREAKING HOURS LONG! So, yeah you know the drill…

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DJ SNAKE hardly needs an introduction, considering he dropped two of the most poppin’ trap anthems of 2013 with “Bird Machine” and “Turn Down For What” feat. Lil’ Jon. But can we please talk about him starting them mix off with a house remix of Coolio’s “Gangsta’s Paradise”? I mean, who does that?! That’s right, a genius does that.

Honestly, there are almost too many gems in this mix. SNAKE’s remix-laden set includes everything from Drake to Janet Jackson, The Fugees to Milo & Otis, with plenty of genre-mashing ranging from funk house and festival trap to booty tech and and Jersey club.

I’d say save this mix for your trendiest hipster friends who ONLY appreciate a wide variety of music and nothing else. However, the transitions are squeaky-clean and the drops are so tasty that pretty much any sort of EDM fan can find something they dig. Even if that means they only like “Dark Horse”…

(TurtleTip: If you do know people who worship Katy Perry, do your best not to ridicule them; instead take the high ground and educate them by sending them a link to our blog. )

The second mix I stumbled across is a guest mix LA-based duo Vindata did for the homies over at GottaDanceDirty. It’s super forward-thinking and (hopefully) provides an accurate glimpse at what EDM will look like in 2014 and beyond. Check it!

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A self-proclaimed “genre-bending collectivce created in 2010”, Vindata combines Jersey club, love trap, and future garage, seasoned with a little bit of that zany LA beat music flavor to create a progressive concoction of edgy underground sounds.

As of now, these guys are well under the radar. Hopefully this mix receives the exposure it deserves and gains them a little street cred. They’ve got a dreamy four-track EP release under their belts and have produced plenty of remixes for some of my favorite artists including Flume, Little Dragon, and Toro y Moi. Personally, I’m rooting for these dudes to emerge from the underground and make it to some prestigious festies this season.

This here is the mix you save for your hippest of friends. You know, the ones who can’t stand the word “EDM” and love to post statuses about how “the scene isn’t the same” and “where were you in 2005, bro?” We were in sixth grade, alright? Everyone had a MySpace phase…

(TurtleTip: This is the stuff everyone will be jamming to by the end of 2014. Be the cool friend who exposes the gang to some catchy new vibes, man. They’ll thank you later.)

With that, I hereby conclude this week’s edition of TGT. Thanks for reading and I hope to have you back next week!

Stay PLURstie doe!

DJ SNAKE Soundcloud

Vindata Soundcloud

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