We noticed something very special immediately upon entering BUKU 2014… It might have been because we were totally out of our element in the deep south, or maybe it was being so close to the Mississippi river. Maybe it was the perfect weather or maybe it was the beautiful people… No matter what it was, we knew we were going to have an incredible time at BUKU right from the get-go.

The festival was set up exactly like a shotgun home in New Orleans: the stages were all in line with each other, allowing attendees to go from the main stage all the way to the back alley without having to walk around aimlessly or use a confusing map. Everything was straight forward and easily navigated. You could literally walk in a straight line next to the river and hit ever stage. It was incredibly easy and convenient.

Along the way from one stage to another, concert-goers could stop by an assortment of INCREDIBLE vendors including food, merchandise, and more. New Orleans is home to some of the best cooking in the entire world, so taking a break for food was something to look forward to. From brats to pizza and even some vegetarian options, BUKU had the food game locked down.

BUKU 2014 Day 1 Recap:

If you weren’t able to make it to the first day of BUKU as soon as the gates open, you missed out on some serious up-and-comers. Treasure Fingers was a blast in the Ballroom, and NO native DXXXY tore it up in the back alley (check out DXXXY’s full set from BUKU right here) before Jesse Slayter completely blew it up. Kid Kamillion was after Slayter making the Back Alley the place to be for some of the best underrated acts at the festival.

Meanwhile at the Power Plant main stage, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony were bringing everyone back to the 90’s with all of their hits. Seeing them followed by NAS was one of the coolest and most nostalgic festival experiences ever.

The Ballroom definitely had its own vibes throughout the entire afternoon with Classixx and Miami Horror playing some incredible live sets that were each funkier than the next.

We were also able to hop on board the S.S. Blu-Ku to catch Big Freedia’s Twerk Lesson which had to have been one of the most unique experiences of any festival we have ever been to. Watching a swarm of people twerk as hard as they could while Big Freedia slapped their asses was hilariously educational.

If you were looking for a place to really get down, the Float Den was where it was at. Good lord was that place sweaty. Watching Paper Diamond we thought there was no possible way that stage could get any more rowdy, until Carnage came on and completely ruined every one in attendance.

Once the sun went down was when things really got goin’ at BUKU. After rocking out to Sleigh Bells (who were extremely impressive and above our expectations) we were relaxing with a few beers during Dusky‘s deep set in the Back Alley before catching the last bit of Ellie Goulding at the main stage.

One of the biggest (and best) surprises of the entire festival was getting to catch The Gaslamp Killer‘s set in the ballroom between Pusha T and Chance The Rapper. GLK’s set was full of awesome new music from Hudson Mowhake and live scratching that showed the audience what an actual DJ does…

The best set of the night (and possibly the entire weekend) was without a doubt Chance The Rapper. Saying his stage presence is “high energy” does not do the man justice. An hour was not nearly enough time to soak in the magic that was Chance. His band was tight, on point, and perfectly coupled his quick flow.

BUKU 2014 Music + Arts Festival Photos

More photos and a recap video on the way! Stay tuned!

BUKU 2014 Day 2 Recap:

Day 2 of BUKU 2014 started off harder than expected with DJ Snake in the Float Den. It was our first time seeing Snake perform live and it was not a let down whatsoever. Focusing more on his  festival set than what he showcased in his two-hour essential mix, DJ Snake definitely blew us away. But nothing could prepare us for what was to come.

As we made our way into the Ballroom, we noticed something strange happening during Dan Deacon‘s set. He had shifted the entire audience into a giant dance party — and not the kind you would expect. Playing on the floor instead of on stage, Dan Deacon was able to shape the crowd into a huge circle that completely occupied the space of the Ballroom.

People would take turns running into the middle and showing off their moves. Once he felt the crowd had enough, Dan had everyone run to the center and greet each other with high fives. It was yet again one of the most unique things you could ever witness at a festival.

Since the Back Alley was a success for us on the first day of the festival, we made our way back and once again were not dissappointed. We caught another New Orleans native, Shanook, on stage while Boyfriend was getting down with the crowd performing one of her newest tracks. It was just another in-your-face experience from BUKU.

One of the most anticipated acts of BUKU (for the JNTM BUKrew at least) was the Funklords known only as Chromeo. It was awesome getting a chance to see the the guys live, right in midst of their 2014 tour. The guys were on point as always and their set featured some of their new jams like “Jealous” and “Come Alive,” both of which were even better live.

Cashmere Cat was another catch in the Back Alley, playing everything from his own Wedding Bells EP to other FoFoFadi-inspired artists like Drippy Dolphin and Trippy Turtle. Cat went super hard and had the entire back alley packed to the brim with adoring fans.

There was really no other choice other than seeing Baauer b2b RL Grime. Two of trap music biggest stars collaborating with each other behind the decks was by far the most insane experiences of the festival.

After getting completely turnt up at Baauer and RL Grime, we made our way to Soul Clap who was playing two full hours of some of the most soulful, funky house music we had heard all weekend long.

Fortunately the grooves kept on rollin’ with Skream, who as of late has been venturing further away from the disgusting dubstep he made his name with and has moved closer to disco house that had the Back Alley getting down with their funky selves.

After passing through the Float Den to catch a little of Tyler the Creator (who was raunchy and awesome as always), we made our way to the Beats Antique set in the Ballroom. The place was packed and sweatier than ever. The crowd was full of die-hard fans who were dancing and enjoying the last few hours of the festival.

BUKU 2014 Review

The festival was overall a huge success. Everywhere we turned we were met with another great act. The venue could not have been better and the food and beverage vendors were a perfect representation of the host city.

It wasn’t just the entertainment that was impressive, the attendees of BUKU 2014 were also something to write home about. The people in New Orleans are some of the most down to earth and friendly folks. There were multiple times where people would walk up to us and start a conversation like we had all been best friends for years. Now THAT was truly a unique festival experience.

Another important aspect was the art. Now, most festivals say they’re an “music and arts” festival, but not many actually mean it as much as BUKU does. Everything about the festival was in some form or another focused on art. Whether it was the wall of live graffiti or the commissioned piece hanging in the float den, BUKU was actually an art festival.

Overall, the BUKU experience was a refreshing one. The festival is still very young and growing into itself, but that’s what makes it so great. There weren’t a lot of bros or VIP people spending tons of money just to be seen at the show. Everyone in attendance was someone who was there for the music, or at least there to have fun.

That’s the bottom line. The festival was FUN. There was nothing quite like BUKU and I personally cannot wait to return.

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Just how many fans were waiting for this Animal remixes LP to finally be set free? After rounding up all the remixes, Bro Safari and UFO! have finally released this monstrous 12-track LP featuring multiple artists such as Brillz, Milo & Otis, MUST DIE!, and many more. Check out the streams below and grab your own free download today! Enjoy!

Bro Safari X UFO! – Animal Remixes | Free Download

1. Bro Safari & UFO! – Drama (Party Favor Remix)

We are starting off the remixes with Party Favor’s banging trap remix. Horns go wild on this track, as he toys with the vocals; bringing forth some new taste and sound into this bass-filled track.

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2. Bro Safari and UFO! – The Dealer (Milo & Otis Remix)

Returning from their latest remix release with Skrillex and Kill The Noise, “NRG“, Milo & Otis twist things up with their mombahton presentation of this latest remix. This is only the beginning though. As the trap and bass kicks into the classic sound they have been known for, the drop only changes pace to deliver an epic switch up.

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3. Bro Safari & UFO! – Sputnik (Jay Fay Remix)

Jay Fay sets forth a dark, upbeat into that would get you off your feet. This tracks fast paced drop will get your adrenaline pumping and consumed by its insane synths and melodies.

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4. Bro Safari & UFO! – Animal (Brillz Remix)

Its Brillz. Finally returning to us with this huge remix of “Animal”, Brillz grinds together big-room leads with his signature bass kicks and vibe. The second drop will blow you away if you already weren’t. Shifting things towards dubstep while keeping the trap alive, the distinct sounds and melodies produced are ridiculously good. Does he ever disappoint? Certainly not here.

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5. Bro Safari & UFO! – Bird Brain (Valentino Khan Remix)

Get ready for some massive big-room. Valentino Khan leads the track with his fresh beats only to throw some major bass at your face with his second drop into this crazy remix. The change up perfectly sets up the tempo for this tune.

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6. Bro Safari x UFO! – Burn The Block (Gent & Jawns Remix)

Following through, we are hit with Gents & Jawns latest. Their production into this massive trap sound is remarkable. Their classic big-room sound built into their huge bass beats complete. This track alters as the dramatic yet bangin second drop is unleashed.

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7. Bro Safari & UFO! – No Time To Sleep (Deco Remix)

Oh the vibes. Deco produces a super-smooth remix that has noticeably clean sound. This distinct track owns its own down tempo which creates an atmosphere that will keep you captivated.

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8. Bro Safari & UFO – Tracers (ETC!ETC! feat. Far East Movement Remix)

ETC!ETC! takes a rather experimental road with his new remix of , “Tracers”. Featuring Far East Movement and an array of police sirens, the nastiness of these drops is quite literally unique. The sound incorporated into these two drops is dirty to say the least, only to be paired with huge bass kicks and trap elements as a complement.

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9. Bro Safari x UFO! – Zombies (Big Wild Remix)

The excellence of the first build-up has to be noted. But the drop though. With it’s slowed, but huge bass kicks, the stage is set for the insane melody to drop itself. This heavy tune later explodes into a phenomenal second drop with just the perfect amount of creepiness added to keep that original vibe alive.

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10. Bro Safari & UFO! – Chimbre ft. Anna Yvette (MUST DIE! Remix)

MUST DIE! goes all in on his latest remix of Chimbre. It’s vastly distinct sound and melody is accompanied by a melodic and chill dubstep breakdown. It only rises up again to hit you with its killer wubs and the dubstep prowess we have all come to love.

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11. Bro Safari x UFO – Zombies (Jesse Slayter Remix) [BONUS]

This track is quite the melting pot of genres. Jesse Slayter has decided to mix together deep house, glitch-hop, and trap into this latest remix. Boy does it pay off.

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12. Bro Safari & UFO! – The Dealer (Evol Intent Remix) [BONUS]

Get ready for some heavy drum n’ bass. Evol Intent’s remix of “The Dealer” is full of energizing beats after a remarkable into. Goes hard all the way through.

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L.A. based producer ETC! ETC! has recently teamed up with up-and-coming Mad Decent and trap remix superstar Jesse Slayter to remix the newest Dillon Francis hit single “Without You” featuring Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs (T.E.E.D.). The remix offers a dirty take on the relatively poppy original, with a huge trap drop and melodic breakdown.

Upon the release, ETC! ETC! had this to say:

Hey Guys
here is my latest remix i did w/ Jesse Slayter for Dillon Francis
just want to thank Dillon For letting me do this and second for letting me
put it out for FREE for you guys. jesse and i wanted to do something different w/ it.
so here it is – i hope you dig it. been playing it live and everyone has been loving it
so i hope you do too. big ups MAD DECENT also for always showing love.
as always feel free to share / blog /

From me w/ Love.

The track is available for free download right here.

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