The Chuckness

I’m a huge fan of the entire debut album from The xx, and the original being an extremely mellow song I was pretty hesitant to give this a listen.  I was afraid it would be an acidic dance remix or something out of control.  Matthew Dear definitely pulls it off though, he’s able to give it a little more “oomf” but at the same time keep the relaxed vibe of the original.  Definitely well done, check it out. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download: The xx – VCR (Matthew Dear Remix) Tweet

Never heard of Dan Black in my life, but I love this right here.  Is that the “Umbrella” beat laced in the background?  Who knows… a little British flair in combination with a relaxed Kid Cudi verse is all I need this Monday.  Apparently Dan Black is a highly praised British electronica artist, who was a former member of the underachieving band The Servant. (check their gem of a tune at the bottom) [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download: Dan Black (feat. KiD CuDi) – Symphonies Check The Servant’s only hit, “Cells”: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] … Continue reading →

This song has been entertaining me all day.  I absolutely abused the original this past summer, to the point where it’s difficult for me to hear anymore.  This remix gives it a nice new twist that allows me to listen to it again.  Give it a go; spotted over at P&P. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download: Matt & Kim – Daylight (Troublemaker Remix) Tweet

Mike Posner decided to remix the theme song of Fraggle Rock and post it online last night.  A pretty ridiculous concept, but the song is dope.  No vocals from the Duke University student, just a straight electronica remix. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download: Mike Posner- Fraggle Rock (Remix) Tweet

I thought this week would be a perfect time to throw this song up for Throwback Thursdays considering the Clipse album just dropped.  This song was huge back when it first came out and it really put Clipse on the  map.  The beat is hands down one of my favorites of all time.  It’s crazy for me to think that “Grindin” came out in 2001 and it’s been 8 years since my football team would warm-up by rockin this beat on our thigh pads…the suburbs of D.C. were mad hood back then, I swear. [Audio clip: view full post to … Continue reading →

I’ve never messed with Steve Aoki before, and I’m not usually huge on dance remixes to songs I already enjoy, but Mr. Aoki absolutely crushes this take on Kid Cudi’s “Pursuit of Happiness”.  Take a look.  Props to P&P. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download: Pursuit of Happiness (Steve Aoki Remix) Tweet

I was blown away by Jimbo’s alliteration skills earlier today, and I felt I needed to follow up his post with some Throwback Thursday tracks of my own.  I am 110% confident that these three jams have never in their lifetime been grouped together, so I’m proud to say that we’re all witnessing history.  Blind Melon, the duo of Joe and Mystikal and The Violent Femmes are one at last. Track 1: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] “No Rain” came up on shuffle out of nowhere during my drive into work today, as if it knew it was … Continue reading →

The hook on this jam is as addicting as they come. I’ve been humming it to myself all day. Oh and happy thanksgiving everyone. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download Passion Pit – The Reeling (Bubblegum Sci Fi Remix) Tweet

I’m not usually huge on bizarre remixes, but this one from Dr Rosen Rosen is unreal.  He completely revamps the song and gives it an entirely new sound that works perfectly, it’s hard to do but he pulled it off.  Let me know what you think. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download: Forever (Dr. Rosen Rosen Remix) Tweet

A little gem right here that’s about to blow up the airwaves.  Really wasn’t feeling it at all at first but it’s got me hooked now.  Cudi never fails. Working on a new Chuckness logo…notice a really small version of the prototype above.  Some Photoshop mastery is taking place.. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download: Shakira (feat. KiD CuDi) – Did It Again (Remix) Tweet