No matter which genres of dance music you’re most in love with, there will always be those songs that just make you want to get up and move right from their start. Sometimes, it’s the tribal drums that keep our feet moving; other times it’s the piercing hi-hats that propel us forward. Whatever elements that make you want to groove, we’re sure you’ll find it at Sun City Music Festival, taking place at Ascarate Park August 31st and September 1st. Tickets are available online and in stores!
This week in our Sun City weekly playlist, we were inspired by rhythms and what keeps us going on the dance floor. From catchy melodies and rolling toms to fast beats and a relentless kick drum, we’ve got four tracks by our talented lineup that are sure to make you jump up and dance!
GTA and Diplo – Boy Oh Boy (Original Mix)
This track was hands down, one of the biggest tracks in both GTA’s and Diplo’s spring time sets this year. Right before Miami Music Conference, the boys gave their fans a free download.
Why We Love It
“Boy Oh Boy” starts out with an instantly captivating shuffling tribal house beat. At around 130 BPM, once the main melody comes in, you’ll be instantly propelled into that fun-filled festival atmosphere. Featuring the familiar throwback “Work It” by Missy Elliot, the track breaks down to the original version of the classic and then builds up to smooth moombahton finish, making this track hit all the right buttons. It’s easy to see why this song was such a success.
Stefano Noferini – Go Home (Original Mix)
Out on Toolroom Records, Italian producing DJ Stefano Noferini released this techy number back in the summer of 2011.
Why We Love It
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again – we are suckers for great percussion on any track. “Go Home” features multiple layers of percussion complete with wood blocks, driving kicks, chatty snares, and crisp hi-hats. Packed with a few spaced out breakdowns, the track has a way of captivating and piquing your interest throughout. Go home? You must be crazy.
Sinden – Pull Up, Wheel Up (Dillon Francis Remix)
Moombahton frontrunner Dillon Francis provides a remix for Sinden’s “Pull Up, Wheel Up” on Grizzly back in 2012.
Why We Love It
Pushing the tempo, it’s easy to see how L.A. native Dillon Francis really thought about this project. The fast-paced intro serves as the perfect lead into the tracks electro-core foundation. Watch out for that surprise breakdown – you won’t know what hit you.
Dr. Gonzo – Bust Dem Up (French Fries Remix)
Cofounder of the ClekClekBoom imprint, French Fries serves up a remix for Dr. Gonzo’s “Bust Dem Up.”
Why We Love It
We love the energy that is laced around the current dance productions coming out of France’s music scene. French Fries is undoubtedly one of the artists leading the pack of forward-thinkers from the region. The remix on “Bust Dem Up” is a dizzying, bass drum-driven banger that is an attention grabber to say the least. Whistles, steel drums, and crazy vocal edits will make this song the hit of any party you attend. Prepare to move.
