DJ Hoodboi is at the forefront of the rising Jersey Club movement, putting out numerous R&B-heavy club remixes and originals over the past year. This mix perfectly embodies the East Coast EDM craze, including tracks almost exclusively from other Jersey crusaders. Among them are DJ Sliink, DJ Uniique, DJ Tray, and the ever-elusive Trippy Turtle.

Instead of flaunting his presence all over the social mediaverse, Hoodboi opts for donning a mask and allowing his syncopated rhythms to speak for themselves. There’s plenty of speculation as to who exactly this dude is, but no conclusive evidence has surfaced.

His contribution to Nest HQ does raise some questions. For example: who knew A$AP Ferg‘s beloved trap battle cry, Work, would fit so smoothly over a soothing club melody? And what better way to end a mix than with Hoodboi’s own collaborative remix of Sucka by August Alsina ft. Lloyd? The track was reworked earlier this year alongside previously mentioned co-conspirators DJ Sliink and Trippy Turtle. It’s already been featured in essentially every notable Jersey Club mix to hit Soundcloud and will inevitably become a festival favorite this season.

This is a mix for converting all those cynical peeps, reluctant to submit to the new wave of bass music. Like your friend who swears trap music will be the coolest shit for all eternity… the same kid who thought dubstep would be the coolest shit for all eternity… You get it.

(TurtleTip: As much as we all love trap music [seriously, it rules] EDM is a hyperdynamic culture. In layman’s terms, things change. Don’t get too caught up with current trends, be brave enough to start your own.)

Basically, what I’m saying is be like DJ Hoodboi. Except, now that I said that, DJ Hoodboi sucks and you should be thinking about what’s cool in 2015. Otherwise you’re just a poseur… Lol jk.

Seriously though, DON’T forget to check out more from DJ Hoodboi on his Soundcloud and support the fresh new talent mentioned above!

Keep it PLURsty everybody!

NestHQ Soundcloud

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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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Metric warms us up with an ethereal Classix remix of “Always” by Aussie disco-house outfit, Panama. This is by far one of the sexiest, most infectious intros I’ve heard to date.

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Moving along, we’re graced with an assortment of disco-laced remixes and even a few suave A.M. originals including his unreleased track, “Spiritism”.

This mix is for all you stay-at-home house purists who like to jam out while you stay up late downing chai latte and studying for your English Lit final… Who am I kidding? No one studies for those.

(TurtleTip: Don’t study for English finals; go to a rave in England instead. It’ll be way more fun, I promise.)

Well gang, that concludes this week’s TurtleGravy 2uesday. Be sure to comment and let me know what you think of the mix. See you next time!

~Stay PLURsty~

Alex Metric: Soundcloud

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That’s right. The generous folks here at JNTM gave me my own weekly segment to post the illest new mixes from the interwebz and give my two (maybe three) cents on each. I’ll be showcasing a variety of artists for a variety of occasions: road trips, parties, your cousin’s baby shower, whatever.

That being said, it is my honor to present to you the official Branchez Diplo & Friends Mix [Free Download]. Enjoy!

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The NYC newcomer opens up with Kanye‘s ’09 jam, Paranoid, leading us into a series of glossy house, future garage, and UK funky tracks. At the 16min mark Branchez drops the EDM equivalent of an atom bomb, seamlessly transitioning from house to an onslaught of chest-rattling trap bangers guaranteed to get you and all your friends bobbing and twerking and stuff like that.

(TurtleTip: if the partygoers can’t handle the funk, skip ahead and hit ’em with the nastiness. Or find a party where people appreciate house music. The choice is yours.)

The mix is available for free download on Soundcloud. Go cop it and prepare to dance around in your skivvies for the next hour straight.

I sincerely hope you enjoyed the first of many mix reviews. May 2014 bring with it tons more exciting music and prosperity for all EDM heads!

Stay PLURsty, my friends.

Branchez Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/branchez

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