BBC Radio 1Xtra

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Ed Sheeran Covers O.T. Genasis’ ‘CoCo’


 
A few months back, we posted a video of Ed Sheeran covering Ty Dolla $ign’s “Paranoid” at the BBC Radio 1Xtra studio. Now, the English crooner is back with another acoustic cover, this time taking on O.T. Genasis’ “CoCo.” Yup, you read that right.
 
Whip it through the glass, ginger.
 
Related: Ed Sheeran Covers Ty Dolla $ign’s ‘Paranoid’

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Monday, January 19, 2015

Listen to Diplo’s Two-Hour Mix for ‘Diplo and Friends’

Diplo
Diplo performs at Red Bull Guest House in Miami, Florida. Photo by Robert Snow.
 
It’s been a couple months since Diplo delivered a mix for “Diplo and Friends” — his acclaimed show on BBC Radio 1Xtra. On Saturday night, the tastemaker extraordinaire returned to serve up two-hours of new tracks, some of which are unreleased. Despite its length, the set maintained its energy and kept our interest throughout. It’s also worth noting that Diplo included Jerome Price’s remix of Tim Berg’s “Seek Bromance.” Jerome is a rising house DJ/producer from the UK and DJcity helped break the track back in November.
 
The mix isn’t available to download yet but you can stream it below:
 

 
Tracklist:

Jack U ft. Kiesza – Take U There – #NolaSwiftRmx x Diplo Theme
Yellow Claw & Cesqeaux & Tropkillaz – General
Quickie Mart – A$$ Rotation – Smookie Illson Remix
Nas – Made You Look – Aazar Remix
Busta Rhymes ft. Pharrell Williams – Pass The Courvoisier – DJ Scooter Twerk Remix
DJ Kool – Let Me Clear My Throat – Party Favor Twerk Remix
DeeWunn ft. Marcy Chin – Mek It Bunx Up
Shabba Ranks – Ting A Ling – Deejay Dario Bootleg
Jeremih – Don’t Tell ‘Em – Falcons & Promnite Reggaeton Remix
Major Lazer ft. Sean Paul – Come On To Me – TWRK & Lexxmatiq VIP Edit
Major Lazer ft. Sean Paul – Come On To Me – Tomsize Trap Remix
Stinkahbell – Film Noir – Trap Refix
Rickyxsan – Like This
Shelco Garcia & Teenwolf – That’s My Jam – Hasse De Moor Remix
N.E.R.D – Everybody Nose – SpydaT.E.K. ‘HundredDollaBill’ Remix
Remedy – Cake
Beyonce – 7-11 – Jack U Remix
Flosstradamus & TroyBoi – Soundclash
Joker – Midnight
Rudimental – Ella Eyre – RVBRA Bootleg
Boys Noize – Dog Blood vs Josh Wink
Party Thieves & ATLiens – Chief
Yogi – Burial
Robin S. – Show Me Love – Benzi x Alvaro Edit
Wiwek ft. Stush – Ground Shake
Tiga – Bugatti – Jauz Remix
Criminal Vibes – Push The Feeling On
Botnek – Vikings – Bixel Boys Remix
Cobra Effect & Duke Dumont vs Oliver Heldens – 100 Percent vs Gecko – Cobra Effect Biteleg
Tchami – Promesses – Pep & Rash Bootleg
deadmau5 & Kaskade – I Remember – Shiba San Remix
Ariana Grande ft. The Weeknd – Love Me Harder – Gregor Salto Amsterdam Remix
Tony Romera – Dear Francois
Zeds Dead & Oliver Heldens – You Know
Justin Martin & Ardalan ft. Partypatts – Function
Boys Noize – Yeah
Champion – Execution
Hasse de Moor – Voodoo
Torro Torro – CA$HVILLE
Madonna ft. Nicki Minaj – B#tch I’m Madonna
Alvaro, Carnage & Flosstradamus – The Underground Anthem – Grandtheft Edit
Diplo & Alvaro ft. Kstylis – 6th Gear – GTA Remix
Busta Rhymes – Twerk It – RVBRA Bootleg
Trey Songz ft. Nicki Minaj – Touchin’, Lovin’ – DJ Fire JerseyClub Remix
Abe – Mr. Postman – AMG Remix
Salva & Brenmar – Let Me Bang – Pyramid Juke Remix
4B & Gianni Marino – Hands Up
deadmau5 – Some Chords – Dillon Francis Remix
Galantis – Runaway (U & I) – Kaskade Remix
Bunji – Differentology – Major Lazer Remix
Yves V vs Enur – Manga Calabria – SikDuo Edit
Wuki – Backdown
Jesse Slayter & Wuki – That’s Right
Champion ft. Serious One – Listen Da Bass
Tujamo – Hey Mister
A$AP Mob – Hella H#es – Jauz Hella Deep Remix
Pep & Rash Bootleg – Rumors
Jack U ft. Kiesza – Take U There – TJR Remix
Knife Party – EDM Trend Machine
Tim Berg – Seek Bromance – Jerome Price Remix
Major Lazer ft. Ariana Grande – All My Love – Mendoza Remix

 
Related: Watch Diplo’s ‘F10RIDA’ Documentary

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Sunday, November 9, 2014

Listen to Tchami’s Mix for ‘Diplo and Friends’

Tchami
 
Diplo always says good things when introducing the guests for his BBC Radio 1 show, but last night’s opening words for French DJ/producer Tchami was more like a declaration:
 

“He looks set to bring future house to the masses in 2015 … If you haven’t heard of him, you’re gonna hear from him now on. Promise.”

 
For those who haven’t heard of him and don’t want to wait for Mr. Mad Decent’s prediction to come true, we’ll break it down for you.
 
Tchami is one of the leading figures in “future house” — a forward-thinking and soulful style that, as Diplo put it, “is kinda the dopest music out there right now.” Ironically, the term itself started out as a joke, as the Parisian revealed during a recent interview with Stoney Roads. The phrase caught on though, and so has Tchami’s distinctive sound.
 
The Frenchman’s breakout came in summer 2013 with the release of his remix of Janet Jackson’s classic, “Go Deep.” The track was then followed by a debut EP on Fool’s Gold Records and a string of impressive releases, including an original titled “Untrue” and remixes of Martin Garrix, A Tribe Called Quest, AlunaGeorge, and Mercer. His most recent offering, a soulful rework of Oliver $ & Jimi Jules’ “Pushing On,” has received nearly two million SoundCloud plays and peaked at #10 on DJcity.
 
Tchami has also performed at some of the world’s biggest festivals this year, including EDC Las Vegas, TomorrowWorld, and most recently HARD Day of the Dead.
 
Which brings us to last night’s mix for “Diplo and Friends.” While Tchami’s one-hour session was built around the style he’s become known for, the sound wasn’t limited to future house and included occasional tempo changes. With creative selection and plenty of new music, it’s safe to say one of the most anticipated mixes of the year lived up to the hype.
 

 
Playlist:

Valy Mo – Tokyo Neon
Tensnake & Jacques Lu Cont ft. Jamie Lidell – Feel of Love – Boys Noize & Djedjotronic Remix
Jimmy Edgar ft. DJ Rashad – Walk Show
Krimson – Hotshot
Destructo ft. Problem – Dare You 2 Move
Doug English – Hood Life
Dougie F & DJ Fire – Back Up On It (Jasmine) – Samisoni Remix
Jack U ft. Kiesza – Take U There – Hunter Siegel Remix
MUST DIE! – Hellcat – Habstrakt Remix
Aaron Snapes – Drum Beats – Kirin Rider Remix
Carnage, Erick Morillo & Harry Romero ft. Mr. V – Let The Freak Out
Rob Base & DJ E‐Z Rock – It Takes Two – Tchami Remix
Oliver & Jimi Jules – Pushing On – Tchami Remix
Sam Gellaitry – Understanding
Kenny Dope & Raheem DeVaughn – I Got Rhythm
SBTRKT ft. Ezra Koenig – New Dorp. New York.
Gorgon City ft. Katy Menditta – Imagination
Shadow Child & Doorly – Piano Weapon
Sam Smith – Stay With Me – Throttle Remix
Tchami ft. Kaleem Taylor – Promesses – Preditah Remix
NiCe 7 – Time To Get Physical – Sonny Fodera Remix
Anna Lunoe ft. Jesse Boykins III – Heartbreak in Motion
The Code – Natural – Memeb Remix
Samuel Truth – Emerald

 
Related: 5 Deep House-Influenced Songs You Might’ve Missed

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Sunday, November 2, 2014

DMC Champion DJ Swamp Drops Halloween Mix for ‘Diplo and Friends’

DJ Swamp
 
Former DMC US Champion DJ Swamp put down a one-of-a-kind Halloween mix for BBC Radio 1Xtra’s “Diplo and Friends” show Saturday night.
 
“I don’t think any other DJ in the world embodies Halloween-crazy-scariness like the one and only DJ Swamp,” Diplo said during the show’s introduction. “This guy is a crazy insane lunatic shocking amazing true inspiration.”
 
Swamp’s selection featured an hour of bass-heavy bangers blended with classic rock tracks. While his style might not be for everyone, his unique approach and craftsmanship are worth the listen alone.
 

 

1. John Carpenter – Halloween Theme – DJ Deville 2013 Trap Remix
2. The White Stripes – Icky Thump
3. DJ Snake & Lil Jon – Turn Down For What
4. Brillz & Minxx – Fuzzy Peach
5. UZ – Trap Sh#t V20
6. Pink Floyd – Goodbye Blue Sky
7. Nirvana – In Bloom
8. DMNDZ x SuddenBeatz – Oh Shhh!
9. Led Zeppelin – Ramble On
10. Joan Jett – I Love Rock N Roll
11. Too $hort – Blow the Whistle
12. The Doors – The End
13. Pink Floyd – Brain Damage
14. Beastie Boys – It’s the New Style – DJ Scene Remix
15. Pink Floyd – Have A Cigar
16. NOAH23 & HorseHead – Diddy at Burning Man
17. UZ – Trap Sh#t V19
18. Kansas – Dust in the Wind
19. Steppenwolf – Born to Be Wild
20. Mr. Carmack – Cocaine, with Great Dane
21. Chief Keef – Hate Being Sober – Dotcom’s Festival Trap Remix
22. DJ Swamp – Demonic Influence
23. Dog Blood – Middle Finger Pt. 2
24. The Outfield – Your Love
25. Xavi3r3 – Make Em’ Bounce
26. Beastie Boys – Looking Down the Barrel of a Gun – DJ Swamp Remix
27. Luminox – I Run This
28. The Eagles – Hotel California
29. 16 Bit – Boston Cream
30. 8Er$ – Jump
31. Tincup – Jester
32. Arion – I’m On It
33. DJ Scream ft. 2 Chainz, Future, Waka Flocka, Yo Gotti, & Gucci Mane – Hoodrich Anthem
34. Dark Sister – Haunt U – DJ Swamp Remix
35. Radiohiro – Cakra Khan
36. ShockOne – Chaos Theory

 
Related: Mr Switch’s Winning DMC World Final Performance

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Sunday, October 26, 2014

Listen to Skrillex & Diplo’s Mix for ‘Diplo and Friends’

Jack U
 
Skrillex and Diplo’s Jack U project is one the most forward-thinking groups in music right now. When it comes to live sets, the duo not only drops original material but also a wide variety of EDM and hip-hop bangers that align with their bass-centric mission.
 
On Saturday night, Jack U lived up to that reputation by delivering a highly-anticipated mix for BBC Radio 1Xtra’s “Diplo and Friends” show. The two-hour takeover contained plenty of new and exclusive music, including a Jack U track featuring 2 Chainz.
 

 
Playlist:

Jack U – Beats Steady Knockin
Breach – Jack – Jauz Remix
Party Favor – Bap U
Mr. Vegas – Heads High – Mozes & Kid Kobra Twerk Remix
Crooklyn Clan ft. Fatman Scoop – Be Faithful – Hot Damage Twerk Remix
DJ Snake & Diplo – Drop – Boxinbox & Lionsize Remix
Migos – Fight Night
The Buckwheat Boyz – Peanut Butter Jelly Time
Big Dope P – Trinaz Geto Trak
Jack U ft. 2 Chainz – Febreze
Wuki – Same Damn Sound – K1K0 Remix
Abe – Mr. PostMan AMG Remix
SpydaT.E.K – Si Me Dices
M.A.N.D.Y. vs. Booka Shade – Body Language
Jesse Slayter – Thick – Happy Colors & G-Buck Remix
Skrillex – Big Room UK
A$AP Ferg ft. A$AP Rocky, French Montana, Trinidad James, & Schoolboy Q – Work – Remix
David Heartbreak ft. Chooky – Armageddon
YOGI ft. Pusha T – Burial – TrollPhace Remix
Flosstradamus ft. Casino – Mosh Pit
Dream – This Isn’t House
Katy B – Katy On A Mission
Eiffel 65 – I’m Blue (Da Ba Dee)
Jack U – Jungle Bae
Jesse Slayter & Wuki – That’s Right
Jauz – Feel The Volume
Wuki – FRONT2BACK2FRONT
DJ Hedo – C’mon Y’all
Leftside – Monkey Biznizz – Wiwek Remix
Diplo ft. Travis Porter & Angger Dimas – Biggie Bounce – Tony Romera Remix
Torro Torro – Can’t Get Enough
4Tezian – Scorpion
Boddika & Joy Orbison – Mercy – Boddika VIP
DJ Fresh – Warp Dub
OG Maco – U Guessed It – Planet Raux Remix
Rae Sremmurd – No Type
FM & Riff Raff – The Illest
What So Not – Jaguar
Skrillex – Unknown
Skrillex – Ease My Mind – Jai Wolf Remix
ZHU & NYMZ – Faded BingBong
Jack U – Cumbia Maluca
Getter – Headsplitter
Snails & Jack U – Unknown
Sleigh Bells – Kids
Dej Loaf – Try Me
Spring Heeled Jack USA & AlunaGeorge – To You
Carmada – Maybe
Knife Party – Boss Mode
Diplo – Revolution – Choppa Dunks Remix
Jack U ft. Keisza – Take U There
Happy Colors – Earthquake
Omulu & Comrade – Baguhlu Doido
Skrillex ft. Kill The Noise, Fatman Scoop, & Michael Angelakos – Recess – Jumbo Daddy Remix
Rell The Soundbender & Twine – Dome Shot
Skrillex ft. Diplo, G-Dragon & CL – Dirty Vibe
Skrillex ft. Diplo, G-Dragon & CL – Dirty Vibe – DJ Snake & Aazar Remix
Movado – Wha Dem a Do
A$AP Rocky ft. Skrillex & Birdy Nam Nam – Wild for the Night
Daft Punk – One More Time – MVXXA Trap Remix
Kendrick Lamar ft. MC Eiht – M.A.A.D City
RL Grime & What So Not – Tell Me
Major Lazer & Skrillex – Get Cinema

 
Related: Jack U (Diplo & Skrillex) Live at Ultra Music Festival 2014

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Friday, August 22, 2014

Grandmaster Flash Talks Nicki Minaj’s ‘Anaconda’ Video


 
Earlier this week, Nicki Minaj took the web by storm when she unleashed her highly-anticipated music video for “Anaconda.”
 
The “Baby Got Back” sampled-track had already been the source of some debate but Nicki’s (expectedly) raunchy visuals added fuel to the fire, with some criticizing it for being tacky and having excessive product placement.
 
In a recent interview with BBC Radio 1Xtra’s Charlie Sloth, DJ and hip-hop pioneer Grandmaster Flash spoke about the video and reflected on Sir-Mix-A-Lot’s original.
 
Whether you agree with him or not, it’s interesting to hear one of the genre’s founding fathers speak his mind about one of today’s biggest tracks.
 
Oh, and be sure to watch Nicki’s bootylicious video in case you haven’t seen it yet:
 

 
Related: Quincy Jones Criticizes Lil Wayne and EDM

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