The Shoe Skool Sessions Blogcast w/ Sneaker & The Dryer - Episodes #34 - #35

Today we have two massive and funky mixes for you from the one and only Sneaker & The Dryer!!! With over 100 tunes packed in these mixes they are sure to bring some flavor to you day and get you through the rest of this week!!!

S&D hits you straight from his new pad giving you almost 5 hours of the huge mixing and track selection that we have come to call The Business!!! With a busy scheduled, and an attitude that says bring on the work The Bassline Specialists always manage to give a heartfelt show and top quality mixing  that rivals almost any DJ in the scene! 

"Episode #34" smacks you with a funk stick, and being beat with a funk stick never felt so damn good!!! Included in the mix is a bunch of groovy S&D tunes and a large amount of tracks that most people would love to get their hands on! 

"Episode #35" is a bit larger in spectrum featuring some of the biggest tracks that have come out this year, that you might have not heard yet! Sneaker & The Dryer takes you on a journey with this one, opening it up with a very appropriate tune from the one like Zuri with "The Moon Disappeared" , which really sets the mood for the big and bangin business to come!!!

Be sure to not miss out on both these fantastic mixes, because these are the type of freebies that make the world go round!!!

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The Shoe Skool Sessions Blogcast w/ Sneaker & The Dryer Episode #33

Oh it's been awhile, but today makes it well worth the wait as we release The Shoe Skool Sessions Blogcast episode #33!!! This mix is strictly bangers and big bass music just like we know you love! For an incredible three hours straight, S&D gives you the business directly from his mind to your ears and believe me, the energy of this mix stays constant and rocking!!!

It's clear that anytime you have a chance to hear superior mixing and tracks that push the boundaries of sound,  you are in for one hell of a ride and right in the drivers seat moving 100+ down the highway passing all other vehicles on the way is New England's own Sneaker & The Dryer!

This mega mix closes out with a fantastic and free edit of Moloko's "Sing It Back" direct from the bassline specialist Sneaker & The Dryer! This is one massive festival tuna that is a must have and needs to be heard to understand the true originality of this piece!!!

With the release of his newest tune and this massive mix, S&D shows he's still got the pedal to the metal and shows no sings of slowing down anytime soon!!! Be on the lookout for S&D's Ramp Show #7 coming later this week as well!!

Have a safe and productive week everyone, and always KICK IT!!!!

Moloko "Sing It Back" Sneaker & The Dryer Edit

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Kick - In Btz Rampshow Vol. 6 w/ Sneaker & The Dryer

Yes that's right, just in time to go along with excellent summer weather we have the brand new Kick - In Btz Rampshow for you!!! This is the biggest and baddest Rampshow that S&D has made to date, featuring some new tunes, some funky bangers, and some massive classics this mix will become your soundtrack for any summer activity! 

The bass line specialist kicks off the mix with a special intro from the man himself, and then fades into a hilarious intro that leads you right into this mega mix!

The business starts funky and quickly turns big as Sneaker & The Dryer drops the bass bomb and blows up your speakers with tracks from Dada Life and Swedish House Mafia. The "Kick - In Btz Rampshow Vol. 6" never lets up once, packed with more tunes from Knife Party, David Guetta, and Zedd, you can't deny your feet or ears this experience!  

Kick - In Btz Rampshow Vol. 6

01. – Intro
02. – Featurecast “Dangerously Happy”
03. – Dada Life “Cookies with a Smile”
04. – Swedish House Mafia “Antidote” Swedish House Mafia Dub
05. – Dada Life “Happy Violence” Dub Mix
06. – David Guetta Ft. Nicki Minaj “Turn Me On” Laidback Luke Remix
07. – Zedd Ft. Matthew Koma “Spectrum”
08. – Krewella “Feel Me”
09. – The Kickstarts & Flip Inc. “Hype” w/ Q-Tip Acapella
10. – Dada Life “Happy Hands & Happy Feet” Phatzoo Remix
11. – Dada Life “Rolling Stones T-Shirt” Cazette Remix
12. – Deadmau5 “Ghosts N Stuff” Beef Theatre Remix
13. – Knife Party “Rage Valley” Sneaker & The Dryer Edit
14. – J-Trick & Reese Low “I’m So Hot” Tonic Remix
15. – Michael White “Secrets of the Arpeggiator” Eric Farias Remix w/
         Candi Stanton Acapell
16. – Plastik Funk & Tujamo “WHO” w/ Barry White Acapella
17. – Zedd “Slam the Door”
18. – Bingo Players “L’Amour” w/ Afroman Acapella
19. – Basement Freaks Ft. Lozen “Records in the Crate” Nynfus Corporation 
         Remix

   Kick-in Btz Ramp Show Vol. 6 w/ Sneaker & The Dryer by SneakerAndTheDryer

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Free Mix - The Hard Granada Podcast 3 - Featuring Sneaker & The Dryer

Who's ready for the business?!? Turn up your speakers and get your dancing shoes on because it's time for the Hard Granada Podcast #03 with Btz aka Sneaker & The Dryer! Coming at you from our brother label Kick it Recordings comes S&D, a big producer known for his fat basslines and insane melodies.

Dj S&D takes you on a journey through 60 minutes of nothing but Sneaker & The Dryer tunes with a wicked blend of Electro and Breaks. Grab it for yourselves and don't forgot to check out the Hard Granada website to keep up to date on all things HG related! BOOM!

 The Hard Granada Podcast #3 W/ Sneaker & The Dryer

01. – Sneaker & The Dryer “Bout to Freak” (Hard Granada Records)

02. – Myles Travitz “Stomp” Sneaker & The Dryer Remix (Forthcoming on UltraPhonix Recordings)

03. – Modjo “Lady” Sneaker & The Dryer Remix [Free Download - Free Track - Modjo - Lady - Sneaker & The Dryer Remix by SneakerAndTheDryer]

04. – Max Rocca “Confusion” Sneaker & The Dryer Remix (Forthcoming)

05. – The Bad Rabbits “Can’t Back Down” Sneaker & The Dryer Vs Toreba Spacedrift Remix [Free Download - Free Track - Bad Rabbits - Can't Back Down - Sneaker & The Dryer Vs Toreba Spacedrift Remix by SneakerAndTheDryer]

06. – Kwerk “Please Don’t” Sneaker & The Dryer Remix (Kick It Recordings)

07. – 8-B1T “Sneakers” Sneaker & The Dryer Remix (Kick It Recordings)

08. – Sneaker & The Dryer “Give Up” (Hard Granada Records)

09. – Sneaker & The Dryer “Tribute to Jack” (Kick It Recordings)

10. – Under Construction “In My Game” Sneaker & The Dryer Remix [Free Download - Free Track - Under Construction - In My Game - Sneaker & The Dryer Remix by SneakerAndTheDryer]

11. – Tactical Groove Orbit “Back to The Drop” Sneaker & The Dryer Remix (Forthcoming on Kick It Recordings)

12. – Wardian “Lobo” Sneaker & The Dryer Remix (FunNDark Records

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Kick-in Btz Ramp Show - Volume 5

We're back!!! Summer is upon us and today we have the newest installment of the Kick - In Btz Rampshow which is sure to be an excellent soundtrack for this beautiful first week of June!

I know everyone has been waiting patently for another Rampshow from Sneaker & The Dryer but due to an extensive live performance schedule, remixes, and running Kick It Recordings it get's more difficult everyday to bring you lady's and fellas new mixes, like Btz would want.

Rest assured and as you well know, it would be imposable to stop S&D from putting out massive mixes for people to rock out to, so with that being said, let's move on to the fantastically bassy Kick-in Btz Ramp Show #5!

After a short intro, the business immediately takes over and moves you right into Dallas K's "Hyphy" setting the mood for this powerful summertime mix. By the time you realize it, the second track has dropped in and Sneaker & The Dryer already have you locked with driving bass and a Chuck D acapella on top of that!

I could go into more detail but I'll just let this super mix do the talking and have your ear's and feet do the judging! Have a fantastic weekend grooving to the sounds of S&D and be sure to check back soon because you know for a fact that you don't want to miss out on even one of these shows! Kick It!!

Kick In Btz Rampshow Volume 5

01. - Intro

02. - Dallas K "Hyphy"

03. - Alex Mind "Sick" Darth & Vader Remix

        Chuck D Acapella Edit

04. - Dilemn "Clapping" BioBlitz Remix

05. - You Killing Me "My Religion" Karetus Remix

06. - Gloumout "NYC Make It Happen" FTampa Remix

        Intergalactic Acapella Edit

07. - Steriofia "Check This Sound" Markatan Remix

        Jackson 5 Acapella Edit

08. - Tim Berg "Alcoholic" Dada Life Remix

09. - Specimen A & Fat Face "I Need You"

10. - Savant "You Can Play"

11. - Jefr Tale "Start Again"

12. - Stanton Warriors Vs Flux Pavilion "Cracked" Elite Force ReVamp

13. - Access Denied "Trust Me"

14. - Eitenne de Crecy Vs Wolfgang Gartner "No Brain" Elite Force ReVamp

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Kick - In Btz Ramp Show - Vol - 4

Starting off the week we have a fantastically constructed new mix from none other than the bassline specialists, Sneaker & The Dryer! This is the fourth installment of the Kick In Btz Rampshow that is released monthly on the Rampshow Blog, and like the past mixes this one is not to be missed!

Beginning with a killer introduction that is synonymous with any Sneaker & The Dryer mix, this thing picks up some major speed right off the get go and crashes into you with a remix of The Bad Rabbits "Can't Back Down" by Sneaker & The Dryer and Toreba Spacedrift. With one of his latest tracks acting as a fortune teller, this mix delivers the funk like a National Laundry truck filled with gym socks!

Kick In Btz Rampshow Volume 4     

01. - The Bad Rabbits "Can't Back Down" Sneaker & The Dryer

         Vs Toreba Spacedrift Remix

02. - Colombo "Clubbing"

03. - DJ Dan "That Phone Track" Dave Aude Remix

04. - Botbass "I Like It"

05. - Alex Kidd "Blast Off"

06. - Flatland Funk "El Eff Oh" FTampa Remix

07. - Unknown "Superheros"

08. - Hypomaniacs "We Are The Puppets" Beatbender Remix

09. - Dank "New York Funkin City"

10. - REM "Losing My Chainsaw" Michael Scott Bootleg

11. - Utku S. "Lose Your Mind"

12. - Midnight Conspiracy "Discord" The Chaotic Good Remix

13. - Froidz "Finally" Mord Fustang Remix

14. - HNoize "Looking Hollywood"

15. - Access Denied "Milk & Blood"

16. - Silicone Soul "Feeling Blue" Topo Remix

17. - Royksopp "What Else is There" Golden Toast Remix 

   Kick-in Btz Ramp Show Vol. 4 w/ Sneaker & The Dryer by SneakerAndTheDryer

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The Shoe Skool Sessions Blogcast Episode #32 - The 420 Edition

Happy Friday and a very happy 420 to everyone! For this weeks Shoe Skool Sessions we are bringing you the 420 business for just over 2 hours to maximize your holiday buzz. On another note, this will be the last show for about a month, due to the fact that Btz will be on the road for several weeks and events that Kick It is hosting locally.

This week's show is full of exclusives, brand new tracks and all the awesome bangers that your accustomed too, while also hitting you with a couple of originals from S&D. Btz was in 100% attach mode for this one so get on your dancing shoes and crank that shiz up!

Just as a little teaser, I'm thinking that if you are good boys and girls this weekend I might post the newest Sneaker & The Dryer Rampshow sometime next week! 

So, be sure to visit the S&D Soundcloud page to make sure you have all the episodes of the Blogcast ensuring that your bass fix and banging mix needs will be met. Be safe, smoke a bunch, get down to some good tunes, and always..... Kick It!!!  

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The Shoe Skool Sessions Presents - The Kick In Btz Rampshow

Happy Friday everyone! As always we have been putting in a lot of work here at Kick It Recordings Studio North East so always, be on the look out for new releases, tour information, wicked videos, and exciting news from Kick It, S&D and the whole crew!

This week we have two killer mixes from the Kick In Btz Rampshow with Sneaker & The Dryer!!! Rampshows feature banging new mixes from talented artists such as Janette Slack, Lebrosk and many other hard working DJs!  Be sure to swing by there and download some big time shows!

The S&D Ramp business is posted once a month, and it has been getting a massive response from listeners 'round the world! These tracks are perfect for partying in the warmer weather that is already on it's way! Have an amazing weekend, rock out to the mixes, be safe, and always, Kick It!!!

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Kick-in Btz Ramp Show Vol. 3 w/ Sneaker & The Dryer by SneakerAndTheDryer

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The Shoe Skool Sessions Blogcast - Sharaz Mix

Happy Friday everybody, we have something wicked on tap for you all today, a kickass Exclusive mix and an awesome interview from Breakbeat Legend, Sharaz! Since last week we had such a drastically different show for you we have decided to only post the Sharaz mix for you! Don't fear though, because next week we will have an all new episode of The Shoe Skool Sessions w/ Sneaker & The Dryer! Enjoy the interview and mix!!!

Originally born in Chicago but having moved to Florida to attend college, Sharaz is one of the first artists that influenced me to make the change from the 4/4 world into one that was broken.

Sharaz has been leaving his mark on the EDM scene for over 15 years now and he has worked with top artists from around the country, not to mention having been nominated for an IDMA Award in 2007. He has performed alongside legends like Richard "Humpty" Vision, Darude, The Crystal Method and Paul Okenfold and has been nominated several times as America's #1 Breakbeat DJ by BPM Magazine.

An experienced drummer with a rock background that is also heavily influenced by funk and Mo Town, Sharaz has recently begun to incorporate multiple genres into his Dj sets and productions including Electro House, Dubstep and Rocktronica.

Recently Sharaz has really been turning up the heat in the production department and I have been playing just about everyone of his latest releases on my radio shows, in my Live sets and using them in my promotional mixes. "It Doesn't Matter Where I'm From" is a personal favorite of mine that I just can't get enough of and his most current release, "Freakout", had a nice ride in the Beatport Top 100 Breaks just a few weeks ago.

Releasing his originals on his own label NineFourOne Media, Sharaz often has "Free Tune Friday's" where he will post up his newest track on Soundcloud and make it available for download to the first 1,000 lucky people. The downloads often max out within 24-48 hours, so make sure to follow him on Soundcloud so you don't miss out. After the 1,000 download limit is reached, you can purchase the tracks on Beatport or wherever else you get your digital music. The next "Free Tune Friday" from Sharaz is scheduled for April 13th, don't slack!

With over 35 records and 5 CDs released under his own label NineFourOne Media and a slew of bangers about to drop (most of which are in the mix we have below), you can expect big big things from Sharaz in the near future!

Recently signed to Sky Artist Management, if you are wondering what Sharaz is like Live, check out the incredible Exclusive sixty minute mix we have for you from Mr. Sharaz. If this isn't the way to get your weekend started right, I don't know what is. Grab yourself the download, turn your speakers up and keep reading for the Kick It 12 - Sharaz Edition to see what makes him tick, Kick It!

The Kick It 12 - Sharaz Edition

1. – At what age did you first find yourself gravitating towards electronic music and who were some of the artists outside of Electronic music that influenced that?

I got into EDM n my mid 20's. Honestly I didn't pay too much attention before that because I've always been a rock-and-roll and Motown guy. Still am for the most part.


2. – What was your very first Album? How about CD?

My first album album?...hmmm...I think it was Boston's first record. Someone gave me a copy of that for my birthday when I was little and I remember it being used and all scratched up. As for my first CD I cannot even remember! My first EDM CD was DJ Hardware's “Trip Hop Acid Phunk”, though. That was a banger!


3. – How did you first get involved with the Electronic music culture and what was the first event that you attended?

Where I live, back in the mid 90's, a local club here would throw an electronic night on Thursdays. I started going because I thought the people were more interesting to hang out with. Got to like and understand the music in the meantime. That's how I guess it started.


4. – Where was your favorite gig that you have had to date?

I've had lots of them. I always enjoy playing in Los Angeles, though. I love that place and have a ton of friends out that way. I'd move out there if I wasn't such a pussy.


5. - Who have you been most proud to play alongside?

Afrika Bambaataa, Bad Boy Bill and Paul Oakenfold.


6. - Where would you most like to play that you have not yet?

Believe it or not, I have never been to Las Vegas. Not as a visitor and not as a DJ. Don't know what the place looks like except in photos.


7. - What is your favorite tune you have released?

Probably “Holdin' On” because it was kind of a different song for me. That one was nominated for an International Dance Music Award (IDMA) a few years back. I was up against Jamoriquai and Fedde Le Grande. Le Grande won.


8. - Who is your favorite EDM artist? How about outside of EDM?

In EDM that's a tough one because there are so many. Same outside of EDM. Elvis, The Beatles, The Doors, Marvin Gaye and almost all of the Motown artists were a huge influence on me growing up – and yes that includes early Michael Jackson. My mom was always listening to Diana Ross and the Supremes. I think the 1960s and the 1980s were watershed moments in popular musical history...I did get to experience the 80s as a kid but I only got to experience the 60s through its music. I started playing the drums at 12, banging on pillows with two sticks to Motown music.


9. - Who are some artists you would like to collaborate with in the future?

I'd really like to work with some producers outside of EDM. Maybe Dr. Luke. Cee Lo Green and Danger Mouse are two other guys I really admire. I like that whole Motown vibe they have going on. A lot of people will probably say this is cheesy but I'm really interested in how these guys go about the music creation process.


10. - What is your preferred software for producing? Hardware?

Ableton as of late. I've been through pretty much all of them and I am kind of stuck on Ableton because of the workflow. I have so much hardware I ended up having to put a good portion of it in storage. I have a couple of vintage Roland Jupiters, a few Junos, a TR 909, a few Access Virus synths, some old vocoders...I really don't use any of them anymore, I just collect and will buy stuff when I see it if it's a good deal. Vintage synths have been better investments than real estate for me. One hardware piece I do use are my Roland V-Drums...I will often produce my beats live using those and Native Instruments Kontakt.


11. - What life lessons has the music industry taught you?

Oh wow lots of them. You're only as good as your last song and people will forget about you pretty fast, especially in EDM. The other is never stop learning, especially from the younger peeps, because young minds bring fresh ideas. Stay away from the politics – you really don't need to be involved in peoples' drama, it just drags you down. I just make music for me these days and couldn't care less what anyone thinks. For instance I've been putting drops and huge builds in my songs lately. Someone recently said to me “that's kind of cheesy”, I was like “who the hell told you you had to listen to my music? I like them so go fuck off.” Unless you are being paid by a big label or artist who wants something extremely specific, do your own thing and worry about only yourself is probably the best industry lesson anyone can learn.


12. – What does the future hold for Sharaz?

I have been branching out. Like I said, I've always been a rock-and-roll kind of guy, and lately I've been incorporating some of those elements in my music - guitars, acoustic instruments and such. I'm really bored with stuff in the 130-ish bpm range as well and have been doing some faster tempo music along with some cinematic type work. It's a real challenge. I work with a handful of vocalists and will sometimes sit down and compose a project for them at 100bpm or 150 bpm or whatever seems to suit me at that particular moment. I do not feel like I have to make just breaks anymore...but one time that was my thinking, though. It's a big world out there, so why stay in one village all your life?

 

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The Shoe Skool Sessions Blogcast Episode #31 - Something a Little Different

Oh yeah, it’s time for episode #31 of The Shoe Skool Sessions Blogcast w/ Sneaker & The Dryer!!! This week’s show is far from your normal dose of bassage from S&D. Btz takes things in a totally different direction with this show keeping things funky, upbeat and always moving with just a few of the massive bangers that normally make up the show.  Believe me when I tell you, this download is not to be missed as you won’t often catch a set like this from Sneaker & The Dryer!!!

 If you have been a fan forever or are just getting acquainted with the Bassline Specialists, you will quickly realize that this is not your standard affair and that you must own Episode #31, allowing you to grove to it over and over again! 

This week is madness, much like every other week at Kick It Studios Northeast, so be sure to be on the lookout for free tunes, new releases, music videos, and much more  from Kick It. Things are just heating up for 2012 as we bring you only the biggest and best in quality business that you want and need! The only thing you have to do for us is, KICK IT!!!! Have a great weekend, and be safe!!!!!

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The Shoe Skool Sessions Blogcast Episode #30

Happy Friday everyone!!! The Shoe Skool Sessions Blogcast with Sneaker & The Dryer is back bringing you  Episode #30! Kicking off the business this week is an amazing tune from the one like Farace with his remix of Joman’s  “Light Up The Night”,  this massive club banging tune hits you hard between the eye’s! 

This show starts big and ends huge, giving you only the largest of tunes right from the get go. Fresh from playing a highly successful show in his hometown of Worcester  MA, S&D gives an energy filled preformance on a unique 4 deck set up!!!  Dedicated to always being up to date on new tunes, this show is just as you’ve come to expect,  full of new bass infused business!

This weeks show is also special because it is the first time you hear the newest release from Kick It, Yreane “Way Back Home” and can purchase it for yourself!!!!  Grab this mix and I’m sure that it will melt all the snow around you and  bring the fire to whatever awesome plans you have for this weekend!

Don’t forget to check back here every week for a new episode of The Shoe Skool Sessions w/ Sneaker & The Dryer! Stay safe, stay warm, party hard and always remember to Kick It!!!!!!

Joman - Light Up The Night (Farace Remix)

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The Shoe Skool Sessions Blogcast Episode #29 w/ Left Right's "Fight Mix"

Who’s ready for some Friday? I know I sure am and we've got just what you need to get you in the weekend mood, a free mix from Left/Right and The Shoe Skool Sessions Blogcast#28! After his highly well received "Flight Mix" which was enormously popular, many a bass head have been eagerly awaiting the second part in the series and we now have it available for you!

Chris Lund aka Left/Right has spent over a decade working from Dallas as a Dj, producer, and teacher... and even longer as a musician. His music has garnered stellar reviews from DJ Mag, Rolling Stone, BT, The Crystal Method, DJ Icey, and NAPT as well as charted in the top 10 at Beatport, DjDownload, Juno, TrackItDown, and the Hype Machine. With degrees in both music composition and audio engineering, Chris loves to create music and it shows in his work!

His exciting singles, innovative remixes, and pumping Dj mixes are released on notable labels like Sound Of Habib, Ego Shot, Downbeat, and Dusted Breaks among others. Proficient as a Dj and a producer, L/R smashes it behind the decks when he is playing out live as well and he is regularly booked throughout the US and internationally to move dancefloors with his signature Breaks, Electro, and driving Indie sound.

Left/Right has been seriously heating things up with an assortment of recent originals and remixes and his collaborations with Digital Pizza have been phenomenal. Their remix of The Crystal Method's "Play For Real" is one of my favorite tracks from 2011 as is their original tuna "Every Body", which had a nice ride in the charts proving I'm not the only one feeling that way!

We had the first NSB Radio airing of Left/Right's "Fight Mix" on The Shoe Skool Sessions last night and it was one of the busiest chat rooms I have seen and everyone I talked to was totally loving it! If you are feeling the new wave of Future Jungle that's been picking up steam, then this sixty minute mix is going to be music to your ears as it was mine.

Packed full of nothing but the business including lots of exclusive stuff from L/R himself, this is one mix that's going to be rocking a lot of speakers in the coming weeks!

Then it’s time for Sneaker & The Dryer bringing you the business on a whole new set up!!! Prepare yourself for some out of this world mixing as S&D recreates their most recent Live set from down in Washington DC this past weekend! Huge tunes combined with new equipment make this podcast a must have!

Open your ears wide, turn down the lights and lace up them shoes because the Bassline Specialists are giving you a new experience with Torq 2.0 and let me say that you’ve never heard anything like it! Sneaker & The Dryer have an all new rig that you have never seen rocked by anyone and it shines through on this week’s show. Full of all only the biggest bangers that have been busting up the charts and deft mixing like you’ve never heard before, The Shoe Skool Sessions Podcast Episode #29 gives you it all!!!

Left/Right Fight Mix Tracklist

01. - Chemical Brothers "Marissa Flashback"
02. - Karton "Chase It High" Left/Right Remix
03. - Dan Sena "Song of Siren" Rack N Ruin Remix
04. - Zeds Dead "Rumble in the Jungle"
05. - The Freestylers "Over You" 601 Remix
06. - Pyramid "Cruel" Ft. Julie Thompson
07. - Joy Orbison "Hyph Myngo" Jurrasik Edit
08. - Backdraft "Falling" Left/Right & Digital Pizza Remix
09. - Freestylers & Wizard "Killasound"
10. - jACQ Ft. Chamillionaire "Still in Love with It" Left/Right Remix
11. - Jarrasik "Wine Ya Body" Left/Right Remix
12. - 601 "Can't Take It"
13. - Emal Kay "Flesh & Bone" Ft. Rod Azlan
14. - Warrior One "Coastin"
15. - Example "Changed the Way You Kiss Me" Friction Remix
16. - I Blame Coco "Quicker" Rack N Ruin Remix
17. - Rack N Ruin Ft. Navigator & Slarta John "Territory" Junglist Remix
18. - Shakes "Gangbusters"
19. - Ed Solo & Deekline "Always RIP" Pyramid Remix
20. - Aquasky "Taken Over Me"
21. - Chase & Status "Time" Ft. Delilah
22. - Rack N Ruin "Soundclash"
23. - Cassius "I Love You So" Skream Remix
24. - Rico Tubbs "Madness" The Killabits Remix
25. - Hostage "Sweet Sweet Riddim" 140 Instrumental Mix
26. - Bassbin Twins "Woppa"
27. - Flux Pavilion "I Can't Stop" (Tease)
28. - Dj Fresh "Ice Cream"
29. - Sub Focus "Last Jungle"

The Shoe Skool Sessions Blogcast #29

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The Shoe Skool Sessions Podcast Episode #28 - The Last Torq 1.5 Show

Get out of your seats and grab all your friends, it’s Friday so you know what that means, we have a brand spanking new Shoe Skool Sessions Podcast w/ Sneaker & The Dryer that will slap you in the face so hard your ears will hit the floor!  This show marks the last time Btz will be using his old set up, so say goodbye to Torq 1.5 and hello to the amazing new business that S&D will be pumping out. 

We won’t get into the specific details quite yet, but I can tell you first hand that it’s going to be out of this world! You’ll be blown away with the ability of this new set up and it might seem like there are 4 DJs mixing at once, but behold, it’s The S&D Boys killing it!

Next week Sneaker & The Dryer are heading out to do a couple shows across the East Coast so there will be no Shoe Skool Sessions Thursday night but we may just get the Wednesday show, Kick-in It w/ Btz, posted up for you instead. So make sure to be good boys and girls this week and we’ll do our best!

Hope you guys enjoy this awesome three hour podcast, if you are having a Super Bowl party this weekend or if you’re going to be chillin’ with your Valentine, download it now and you’ll be able to rock out to some serious tuneage from The Shoe Skool Studios!!! Have a fun and productive weekend and Kick It!!!!!

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The Shoe Skool Sessions Podcast Episode #27

Awe yeah!!! It’s the best day of the week… Friday! That means an all new episode of The Shoe Skool Sessions Podcast w/ Sneaker & The Dryer is now available and about to bite you in the ears with the BASS! For all of you battling sickness this winter have no fear, because the sickness of this show will far outweigh anything you have making it bow down or get down!!!  Today's show features over 3 hours of new tuna, a brand new free banger from S&D, and the awesome commentary from the one like Btz that makes these podcasts so entertaining. Everyone knows the level of business that Sneaker and the Dryer expends on The Shoe Skool Sessions, so I will get right down to talking about the S&D boys brand new track.

The ones like Knife Party have taken the EDM scene by storm in just a few months reaching stratospheric numbers in ridiculously short periods of time. Combining the best of Electro House, Dubstep and Breaks into one mind blowing sound, these guys are bringing the business in a big way! Having recently dropped a free, four track EP entitled "100% No Modern Talking" that it is being played out by just about everybody you can think of, tunes like "Internet Friends" and "Tourniquet" are taking the Complextro style to the next level. "Fire Hive" is the first tuna off of the EP and with this one Knife Party make the journey into Dubstep territory and sufficiently stake their claim. 

What's that you say, you're not a fan of trying to mix Dubstep into your 4/4 and Breaks sets.... neither am I. Well you are in luck because the Sneaker & The Dryer Edit of "Fire Hive" is made to easily mix in with either genre.

Starting things off with S&D's trademark heavy kick and snare, this is one edit that does not just have an extra drum hit added here and there and that's all you get.  A whole new work in is the most noticeable change to start things off and Public Enemy snips will quickly remind you that this is not the original! What's that you say, you don't have your volume cranked, well turn that shit up and get ready to get down as Sneaker & The Dryer totally rework the main section into a 4/4 monster that will have kids headbanging from the front row all the way to the back.

Pulling vocal samples from a total of four different tracks, the main breakdown makes another major change-up and 1-2 steps back into Dubstep with lyrics from Stardust and Clipse riding over the top. One last big build and break and then it's time for the final 180 returning to the four/four madness to finish things off, enjoy! The Shoe Skool Sessions Podcast

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Knife Party "Fire Hive" Sneaker & The Dryer Edit -

Free Track - Knife Party - Fire Hive - Sneaker & The Dryer Edit by SneakerAndTheDryer

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The Shoe Skool Sessions Podcast Episode #26

It’s time for The Shoe Skool Sessions Podcast so you know what that means, it’s Friday!!! We have been keeping true to our new year’s resolution of giving you a new podcast every week, and this week is no different.  Episode #26 hit’s you right between the eyes with new tuna so fresh you’d swear its sushi, roll one up! Packed with huge tunes for almost three hours it’s easy to see why coming back to download this podcast regularly is essential to having a great week.


With all the new business that has already dropped this year you would figure Kick It would have some tricks up our sleeves and January’s featured artists are just the tip of the iceberg!. First off Sneaker & The Dryer make your body sweat by dropping Kwerk’s  “Werkout”,  with its big bangin bass its sure to have you shoveling those driveways in an instant.  Next up is the S&D boys themselves with the final version of their remix of Under Construction’s “In My Game”. They keep it close to the original while still giving you that amazing Broken House feel that S&D have become known for.


Lastly Paul Farace and Dave Berg hit you with the ping pong madness on their new tune “Fly Away” Ft. Kristen Campbell and MC Benzo. The song is so amazing that words just cannot do it justice, but the video for it sure does!!! See the epic battle between Sugar Fingers Farace and Diamond Dave as they fight it out to see who will be the champion of the dirty world of underground table tennis.  With the first release of 2012, Kwerk’s “Don’t Stop” coming w/ a massive VovKING Remix, and this new monster from Farace & Co., Kick It is going hard right off the starting line for 2012. Have a productive and safe weekend from everyone here at Kick It Recordings and we’ll see you next week with a new episode of The Shoe Skool Sessions hosted by Sneaker & The Dryer…KICK IT!!!

Under Construction's "In My Game" Sneaker & The Dryer Remix 

Diamond Dave Vs Sugar Fingers Farace "Fly Away" Showdown Interview's 






Farace & Dave Berg "Fly Away" Ft. MC Benzo and Kristen Campbell 

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Episode # 26

The Shoe Skool Sessions Podcast Episode #25 Ft. VovKING

Happy Friday everyone! Today we have yet another special show for your ear-holes, making this the fourth consecutive week of Sneaker & The Dryer Podcasts supplying you with nothing but monstrous choons. Kicking things off this week, VovKING is bringing his business to The Shoe Skool Studios with his insane one hour “Ideology Porno” mix.

This is a massive onslaught of big beats and fun, funky and fresh tracks that VovKING has compiled. With plenty of dancefloor stormers and a bunch of VovKING’s own crowd tested tunas, this mix is an excellent way to open up the show. Whether it’s “Skype”, “Moombahton in The Xata”, or “Stimulator” with its fat driving bass, you can’t help but get out of your seat and move! Also VovKING unveils his remix of Kwerks "Don't Stop" being released on Kick It Recordings January 19th.

You might look at this weeks post and think, "HEY... is it my birthday", because we also have an exclusive interview with VovKING himself! Remembering his favorite gigs, first albums, and lessons learned from the music industry, this will give you a greater insight into the one like VovKING and his music.

Just in case that wasn't enough for you we also have two killer videos from Tapolsky & VovKING starting off with the official video for "Moombahton in The Xata" followed by the promo video for VovKING and Tapolsky's remix of "Futurasia" by Aggressiveness.

The S&D Boys close out the show with two hours of ridiculousness, making all the tunes within sound new again, as the smooth and well crafted mixing takes the final two hours of tasty tracks to another level! You can download the entire show or just the VovKING mix below and we’ll see you next week for another episode of The Shoe Skool Sessions w/ Sneaker & The Dryer, Kick It!!!

Tapolsky & VovKING - Moombahton in The Xata



Tapolsky & VovKING Live Video

The Kick It 12 - VovKING Edition

1. – At what age did you first find yourself gravitating towards electronic music and who were some of the artists outside of Electronic music that influenced that?

 I started listening to electonic music when i was 8, it was The Prodigy :) Then my musical tastes  changed & I payed more attention to Hip-Hop & Rock/Metal music. When i was 16 my friend gave me my first Splitloop's album 'Here on Business'... After that I was fascinated by electronic music, I learned about Breakbeat music & became a Dj..

2. – What was your very first Album? How about CD?

I have few digital releases at the moment. I think that I'm too young for an album. You need to understansd music much better than me to start make an album.

3. – How did you first get involved with the Electronic music culture and what was the first event that you attended?

I did not go to any events before i became a dj. I was born in a small town there wasn't any raves, festivals etc.

4. – Where was your favorite gig that you have had to date?

Think, that it might be in the end of January. It'll be the massive festival Ideology, formed by my friend - Dj Tapolsky. There will be fantastic line-up! We'll play with Calvertron, Dubsidia, The Prototypes, Chasing Shadows....

5. - Who have you been most proud to play alongside?

 I'm proud that I work with Splitloop at Toastclub at the moment :)

6. - Where would you most like to play that you have not yet?

Don't know... There are many festivals in Ukraine where I'll play in 2012. I really wanna visit the USA!

7. - What is your favorite tune you have released?

I think that my listeners must evaluate my work. As for me - I'm very happy with the 'Stimulator' & with my remix for Kwerk. I play only these 2 tunes from all stuff that  I made. Also I have few succesfull tunes & remixes with Tapolsky.

8. - Who is your favorite EDM artist? How about outside of EDM?

Splitloop! They make the most quality music to me. Also I Like General MIDI, Skrillex, Oliver Huntemann, Acess Denied, Alex Metric, old tunes from Rogue Element, Camo & Krooked, CTRL Z, and Gessafelstein.There are a lot artists outside of electronic music that I like. There are many Ukrainian & old Russian artists, Rock & Pop bands such as Ill Nino, Nickelback, Hatebreed, Flaw, Killowats & Vanek, Maroon 5, Eminem, David Guetta, Rhiana & much more :)

9. - Who are some artists you would like to collaborate with in the future?

General MIDI! His sound is fantastic. Also i would like to do something with Skrillex.

10. - What is your preferred software for producing? Hardware?

I use Ableton Live for production. I like Massive, Sylenth 1. For Hardware I use the NI Maschine & few controllers. Native Instruments is incredible - I love their products very much!

11. - What life lessons has the music industry taught you?

You must develop! You must develop all life long!!!

12. – What does the future hold for VovKING?

Only God knows it. I wanna start to play live. I produce only breaks as VovKING at the moment, also I want to try to make some other styles of music with different artist. We make Dubstep, Moombahton & other bass music with Tapolsky, I produce Techno with my friend Dub-Ro. I don't know what will be the result of that all...

VovKING Ideology Porno Mix

01. - Splitloop "Frequency Rebel" [Against The Grain]
02. - Lucky Date "Hos & Discos" Space Laces Remix [Big Fish]
03. - Skrillex "Disco Rangers" [CDR]
04. - Kill The Noise "Deal With It" [Owsla]
05. - Excision "Ohhh Nooo" [mau5trap]
06. - Lazy Rich "Hello" Chrizz Luvly & Rocket Pimp Remix [Big Fish]
07. - Dubsidia "Kill Humans" Dirtyloud Remix [Play Me]
08. - Chuckie "Who Is Ready To Jump" Albert Neve Raw Remix [Cr2]
         w/ Afrika Bambaataa "Just Get Up & Dance" Acapella
         & Green Velvet "La La Land" Acapella
09. - Far Too Loud "Megaloud" [Bazooka]
10. - Diplo & Datsik "Pick Your Poison" [Mad Decent]
11. - Kwerk "Don't Stop" VovKING Remix [Kick It CDR]
         w/ Far East Movement "Like A G6" Acapella
12. - VovKING "Stimulator" [Toastclub]
13. - You Killing Me "Cant Stop" [Freakz Me Out]
14. - F.O.O.L "The Freak" You Killing Me Remix [CDR]
15. - Porter Robinson "Unison" Knife Party Remix [mau5trap]
16. - Excision "The Underground" [mau5trap]
17. - Calvertron "Prototype" [Jack Knife]
18. - Tapolsky & VovKING "Skype" [Bombeatz]
19. - A-Skillz "California Soul" [CDR]
20. - Kill The Noise "Kill The Noise" Dillon Francis Remix [Owsla]
21. - Skrillex "Bangarang" [Owsla]
22. - George Thorogood "Bad To The Bone"
23. - BB "Танці" Tapolsky & VovKING Remix [CDR]
24. - Knife Party "Fire Hive" [Earstorm]
25. - Kill The Noise "Talk To Me" [Owsla]
26. - Xilent "Choose Me ll" [Audioporn]
27. - Скрябін " Говорили і Курили" Tapolsky & VovKING Remix [CDR]
28. - Sofi & Skrillex "Bring Out The Devil" [mau5trap]
00. - Outro


VovKING - Ideology Porno-MIX by Tapolsky & VovKING




 

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VovKING "Ideology Porno" Mix - Ideology Porno Mix

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The Shoe Skool Sessions 2012 - 3 Hour Kick Off!

Happy Friday everyone! I hope all of you had an amazing first week of 2012! As promised we have the newest Shoe Skool Sessions podcast w/ Sneaker & The Dryer up and ready for you to download! The Bassline specialists hold nothing back as they hit you with brand new bangers and some of the biggest tunes from 2011 that will hopefully bring up some fond memories from last year’s shows.

Btz also drops his newest remix, Under Construction's "In My Game" the Sneaker & The Dryer Remix, which is full of flavor from the original, while still giving you the big business and broken madness that you expect from S&D. Be sure to pick it up for FREE on Sneaker & The Dryer's Soundcloud Page!

We keep the bass flowing and our new year’s resolutions intact by giving you the third straight week of off the wall music from the one and only Btz! Be sure to check back frequently so you don’t miss any of the new tunes and progressive mixing that has made Sneaker & The Dryer a household name! For six years Btz has been dropping massive tuna on The Shoe Skool Sessions, stay up to date so that you don't miss any of the amazing talent that this man has to offer!!! See you next week and Kick It!!!

Shoe Skool Sessions 2012 Kick Off -  The Shoe Skool Sessions 2012 Kick Off

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