Musicians in the 21st century are afforded the ability to hurdle their region’s perceived shortcomings, broadcast their artistic vision to the world, and stake their claim in the industry from there. That’s the reason Broderick Batts, a Tampa Bay native, has lived in L.A. for two years after his irresistible fusion of hip-hop, R&B, and soul (referred to as […]
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UTG INTERVIEW: Broderick Batts talks living in L.A. and challenging listeners
June 22nd, 2016 
Mike Giegerich 
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StéLouse and DEVAULT link up for “All I Need”
June 20th, 2016 Mike Giegerich StéLouse and DEVAULT have premiered a brand new collaboration via Trap Nation. Titled “All I Need,” the cut stretches a vocal sample to exciting lengths as the duo carefully thread it through a blend of trap and future bass; the end result is a powerful yet melodic concoction that climaxes as the modulated voice cries, “come and set me free.” Give […]
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AWAY remixes Kiiara’s “Feels”
June 20th, 2016 Mike Giegerich Los Angeles producer AWAY has joined Moving Castle artists Jai Wolf and Hotel Garuda in remixing Kiiara’s low kii savage standout, “Feels.” Featuring Kiiara’s ethereal vocals from the original R&B cut, AWAY transforms the track into a future-bass laden assault on the senses as flairs of percussion rattle away and synthesizers gracefully flutter along in tandem. Check […]
Popeska returns with “Doing Me Wrong”
June 13th, 2016 Mike Giegerich Atlanta producer Popeska has returned from two years of virtual silence to unleash a brand new single. Titled “Doing Me Wrong,” the first taste of his Spirit Animals LP finds waves of colorful future-bass organically ebbing and flowing with every drop. Beyond “Doing Me Wrong,” he plans to complete Spirit Animals by releasing a new song from its tracklist every […]
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DEVAULT and Wildfire remix Mssingno’s “XE2”
June 10th, 2016 Mike Giegerich Mssingno’s contemplative, Flume-backed “XE2” gained major traction last year due to its utter malleability in the hands of talented production minds. Thus, it’s no surprise the track has been revived once more, this time by trap producers DEVAULT and Wildfire. The duo accelerates the original’s infamous R.Kelly sample into overdrive for just the right amount […]
Oshi and D∆WN debut “Lemonade Lakes”
June 10th, 2016 Mike Giegerich As part of Adidas and Yours Truly’s #songsfromscratch series, Oshi and D∆WN have teamed up for a gorgeous new single. Titled “Lemonade Lakes,” it manages to carry the unmistakable vibes of a club-ready track without ever accelerating into upward tempo territory as a groovy bass-line and stuttering house percussion introspectively swirl under D∆WN’s transcendental vocals. Give “Lemonade […]
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Falcons takes on GoldLink’s “Late Night”
June 9th, 2016 Mike Giegerich GoldLink’s future-bounce sound is ripe for producers to flip, so it’s no surprise Falcons has blessed us with a weighty rework of “Late Night.” His take on the And After That, We Didn’t Talk cut speeds up the percussion behind Masego’s vocals before unleashing a pervasive synth-line that grinds along without refrain, rough edges and all. Give […]
MYRNE and Dirty Chocolate enlist JJ for “Intermission”
June 9th, 2016 Mike Giegerich Producers MYRNE and Dirty Chocolate have teamed up with singer/songwriter JJ for an ultra-smooth collaboration. Titled “Intermission,” the Daruma-backed release finds JJ gracefully navigating an array of minimalistic trap percussion and keys as she sings “shooting stars don’t look back, nothing more than dead light.” Once she steps away from the microphone during the song’s half-way point, […]
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Set Mo look to “Comfort You” on new single
June 7th, 2016 Mike Giegerich Set Mo have quickly established themselves as a go-to source for emotionally-driven house, so it’s a pleasure to see they have returned with a brand new collaboration. Entitled “Comfort You,” the Syndey duo’s newest effort finds them teaming up with Melbourne vocalist Fractures for a feel-good production as he soothingly sings, “Tell me what you […]
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Oliver Tree teams up with Getter for “Soulmother, I Love You”
June 4th, 2016 Mike Giegerich Oliver Tree has a diverse array of musical talent under his belt in terms of vocals and production, so it’s only right the California native’s collaboration with Getter pushes the latter musician into less-explored territory. “Soulmother, I Love You” features an ethereal atmosphere that evolves from a calming set of chopped-up vocals and minimal percussion into a […]
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Elephante debuts “Closer” (Zoo Mix)
June 1st, 2016 Mike Giegerich We recently posted a phenomenal remix of Elephante and Bishop’s “Closer” by fellow California producer Virtu, but today, Elephante has delivered a fresh take of his own on the track. Dubbed as the “Zoo Mix,” his reinterpretation turns what was once an anthemic house cut into a funky yet heavy-hitting beast just in time for festival […]
SNBRN teams up with Holly Winter for “Sometimes”
May 27th, 2016 Mike Giegerich SNBRN started off 2016 strong with the rare chance to tap into never-before heard Nate Dogg vocal samples on “Gangsta Walk,” a summery explosion of west coast vibes. Fortunately for us, it appears the SoCal producer is continuing his hot streak with a powerful new electro-pop single entitled “Sometimes.” Featuring Holly Winter behind the mic, she proclaims […]
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