Video: Crookers f. Kardinal Offishal, “Put Your Hands On Me”
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Crookers have never been accused of being subtle, so this video, which we’re honestly not sure is safe for work or not, seems just about right. (via Discobelle)
Stream: Crookers f. Kelis, “No Security”
What with the epic “Scars” with Basement Jaxx and this sparkly dubstep joint from our Milano party brethren Crookers, we’re impressed by Kelis‘ sudden ubiquity, having just popped a kid and gotten divorced and all. As Annie Mac (that’s Annie Mac, right?) says on this radio rip, the new US mainstream’s interest in dubstep is kind of bazonkers, though we’re still waiting for that Jay-Z/Joker collabo. But then Ms Rogers has always been adventurous—you’ll recall her early work with Neptunes when they were the hottest shit in space—and we hear she’s been working on her new album with our beloved Switch, which sounds like one of the best ideas ever. Until that transpires, we’ll marvel at this YouTube rip of “No Security,” which Crookers put up on their own blog. That’s kind of funny, right?
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posted on Sep 14, 2009 in MP3 / STREAMS tags annie mac, Basement Jaxx, Benga, Crookers, dance/electronic, dubstep, Eve, Jay-Z, Joker, Kelis, Neptunes, Switch
Stream: Nic Sarno, “Perculator”
Nobody will deny that Cajmere’s classic “Percolator” continues to influence the direction of all stripes of electronic/dance music—its twerky burps sound new as a baby’s behind and the beat lives on. Besides, who can forget how the genius pronounciation of “Per-cue-lator” added nuance to the rhythm? Nic Sarno, Milanese DJ/producer and friend to Crookers, clearly hasn’t, and his bouncy new track “Perculator” is almost like an inverse to the original: boingy drums where the burps would be, a subtle hint at the sound of drip coffee being made, with what appears to be a lyre sample on melody. Crookers were apparently not supposed to post it so don’t try to steal it or anything, but stream it and imagine yourself frugging lead at a raindance-y dance party.
Stream: Nic Sarno, “Perculator” (via Crookers)
Crookers f. Kardinal Offishall & Carla-Marie, “Put Your Hands On Me” MP3
- story Julianne Escobedo Shepherd
- photo Peter Van Agtmael
Since we caught up with them in Milan for FADER #55, Crookers have A) basically made Kid Cudi into a star with their “Day N Nite” remix (nobody ever doesn’t play that remix, right?) and B) gone completely massive globally, which if you’ve ever heard any of their tracks and/or mixes, like duh. They’ve also been working on their debut album, Tons of Friends, which features a crazy assortment of guest stars ranging from Kelis to Soulwax to Radioclit to Roisin Murphy, and is sure to be next-level bonkers if it corresponds even a tiny bit to the naked illuminatus on their album art. That’s out 2010, this Kardi/Carla-Marie jawn is their first single, it’s the kind of track you throw on while you shower before you go out to the club to get epically amped.
Download: Crookers f. Kardinal Offishall & Carla-Marie, “Put Your Hands On Me” (via LA Friendly)
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posted on Aug 24, 2009 in MP3 / STREAMS tags Carla-Marie, Crookers, electronic/dance, Kardinal Offishal
Jack Beats, “Get Down (VIP Edit)” MP3 / SF: Win Jack Beats Tix
London club bandits Jack Beats just dropped their UFO EP yesterday and to celebrate, they’re going on tour with a smattering of dates on the West Coast this weekend. “Get Down” is the flashy, heavily adorned house single from that track, replete with fantasy crystal bells and wobble synths that may possibly break your brain with the maximalism right after you dance your face off. Phew, somebody get us an angioplasty! We’re dying for these dudes to hit New York (October 10 with Major Lazer, Crookers and Rusko, which is also going to be the day that we finally end up killing ourselves raving). Until then, they’re making their San Francisco debut with our Dubsided fave Sticky K, and as ever we got the hook-up on tickets. If you’re tryna win that, and you should (try), email jackbeats@hacksawent.com, write THE FADER in the subject line, and tell them your best story about almost raving yourself to an early end. For everybody else in SF, flyer and details after the jump!
Download: Jack Beats, “Get Down (VIP Edit)”
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posted on Aug 4, 2009 in MP3 / STREAMS tags Crookers, electronic/dance, Jack Beats, Major Lazer, Rusko, Sticky K
Exclusive: Sticky K, “Sweet n’ Sticky Summer Mix” MP3
Bay Area producer/DJ Sticky K whipped up this mix of his hottest remixes and original tracks especially for us—a healthy sampling of his mastery of synths you can bite into, and the kind of creative drummy reworking that landed him a coveted spot in Switch’s heart (and on his label). This mix includes his take on Major Lazer, Crookers, Larry Tee and Drop the lime, plus his own tracks—the single “Bandari Funk” has had a crucial spot in our workouts as of late, and he recently broke down the Persian origins of Bandari (and his cheeky reference to it) over at Generation Bass. On the “Sweet n’ Sticky” mix though, the historical falls away for the purely visceral, house crunches whipping into a heavy bass frenzy. Tracklist after the jump.
Download: Sticky K, “Sweet n’ Sticky Summer Mix”
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posted on Jul 22, 2009 in MP3 / STREAMS tags Act Yo Age, Crookers, Drop The Lime, electronic/dance, Larry Tee, Major Lazer, Sticky K, Switch
Exclusive Freeload: Sticky K, “Bandari Funk” MP3
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This monster synth assault comes courtesy of California producer Sticky K, newly signed to Switch’s Dubsided label for obvious reasons: in this track, dude hits drum patterns in the crosshair like he’s wielding a taser to our minds and/or been hanging out with some Italian powerhouse (oh wait, he has!), twitching the rhythm like this is the last night we will ever dance before the zombie apocalypse. More fire! Oh yes there is more, dude has an EP and assortment of banging remixes across the internetscape.
Update! Track was allergic to the free internet! MP3 badman cometh! Instead you need to go buy it because it is really good.
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posted on May 27, 2009 in MP3 / STREAMS tags Crookers, dance/electronic, exclusive freeload, Sticky K, Switch
Freeload: WMIG x The FADER Present the We Make it Good Mix Series v. 7: CROOKERS
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Some people believe in aliens, we at the FADER believe in an endless proliferation of amazing music that sprouts forth from a secret delicate wellspring in various woods across the globe. We are pretty sure we know which of us is right. Case in point: Chapter 7 in the ongoing mix series from We Make it Good, this time, for the first time, co-presented by us! It’s an irrefutable mix of outré spazzing dance music and the occasional funky break tempered by the hot buzz of sax-synths. We would expect nothing less from Crookers’ Bot and Phra, our absolute favorite Milano party jammers. Download and get the tracklist at the link below, check the previous six mixes at We Make It Good and stay peeping for Volume 8 coming soon enough.
Download: We Make It Good Mix Series v. 7: Crookers
Freeload: U2, “Get On Your Boots (Crookers Remix)”
- story THE FADER
Yeah okay why not. Never thought we’d be posting a new U2 song in any form on this site, but someone over at Chez Bono has good taste because this is an official remix of the megaband’s new single. Crookers may or may not play this during their Coachella set next month, but whether they do or don’t we promise it will be unforgettable fire. Sorry. We promise it will be even better than the real thing. Sorry. We promise it will be a beautiful day. No wait we got it, we promise it will be when daddy’s gonna pay for your crashed car.
Download: U2, “Get On Your Boots (Crookers Remix)” (via We Do It Right)
RCRD LBL Freeload: Miike Snow, “Animal (Crookers Remix)”
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Our pals over at RCRD LBL seem at a loss as to the identity of Miike Snow, as does the rest of the internet, but to be honest, he could be Perez Hilton and it wouldn’t matter all that much as long as he continues to get solid remixes like this one from Crookers. Actually, Perez would need Crookers and a bigass payola check. It’s a recession, y’all.
Download: Miike Snow, “Animal (Crookers Remix)”
