This match-up of Southern France and Southern UK duos brings us a decidedly trippy electro number that stands out in today’s sea of cloned Tech House tracks. Originality is the name of the game on Booze & Pills, with a mischievous vocal taunting “I got the keys to the party house” over booming 808s. The sneaky track is sure to hypnotize crowds with a bouncy bassline and a sexy groove. Listen now.
It started with a DJ blend. A-Trak was revisiting Goodie Mob’s classic first album Soul Food and was touched by Cee-Lo’s spiritual vocals on the intro. It sparked an idea: speeding them up and throwing them over a house beat. And just like that, “Free” was born. He later linked with 1500 Or Nothing member and Snoop collaborator Uncle Chucc to reinterpret the vocal, and enlisted Lee Foss to work on the earthy, percussive groove. Lee is already having a spectacular year, with his label Repopulate Mars hitting the top seller mark on Beatport.“Free” is a deeply moving song that reaches far beyond house music. It speaks to a basic human yearning for decency and unity, a raw feeling that anyone can get behind. Listen now.
Philadelphia native OddKidOut wowed the Fool’s Gold family when he won last Fall’s Goldie Awards beat battle, but he’s not new to the beat-making community. He’s been turning heads for years now, thanks to jaw-dropping performance videos on his Native Instruments Maschine as well as original releases on OWSLA and Monstercat. On GOLDIE, his debut EP with Fool’s Gold, the focus is on mind-melting beats. His meticulous attention to detail is apparent, whether on the festival-ready Trap bangers ENTRANCE and GOLDIE or the swinging Future Beats of ME N U. Listen now.
Thirteen years after its release, Duck Sauce’s first single “aNYway” still feels as fresh as ever. The feeling is undeniable, one that reaches deep into your soul and uplifts you. It’s the song that launched A-Trak and Armand Van Helden’s celebrated collaborative project, one that is still kicking strong in 2022 with the Ducks performing to massive crowds at Coachella and Tomorrowland. Remixing such an anthem isn’t an easy task, but the UK’s Low Steppa nailed it, keeping just enough of the original elements and updating the stomping groove. Listen now.
Last August, Irish-born, London-based singer and producer Palmistry released wyrdo as his debut Fool’s Gold LP, receiving praise from outlets like Stereogum, DIY Magazine, Dazed, and more. “It’s all terribly lovely and reassuring, and it sounds like nothing else,” said Stereogum’s Tom Breihan. Nearly a year later, Palmistry enlists a robust cast of producers to create a remix EP of some wyrdo’s standout tracks. The first remix and single, “fk a deal (Nikki Nair Remix),” is produced by DJ Mag’s 2022 Breakthrough Producer winner, Nikki Nair, who transforms the track into a bass heavy, breakbeat anthem that is already electrifying crowds. Also on the EP is West Philadelphia producer Matthew Law; Fool’s Gold family High Klassified and Chris Crack; and Palmistry’s close friend, UK-based producer, Kamixlo. From hip-hop to bass, there’s a remix for everyone. Listen now.
Palmistry’s “fk a deal” receives a Breakbeat remix from DJ Mag’s Breakthrough producer winner, Nikki Nair. Born in Tennessee and based in Atlanta, Nikki Nair transforms the standout track from Palmistry’s wyrdo into a fun, high BMP track that crowds are already loving. Listen now.
Back with another batch of SP1200 gritty tracks! Trizzy’s been getting busy on the ol’ drum machine, serving you the rawest of the raw cut-ups. 4 chunky 12-bit numbers, no frills, just that raw house groove. Keep an eye out for the rest of the 10 Seconds series. Listen now.
It’s been a while since the last Fool’s Gold Day Off, and we missed NYC terribly. We threw a big party in New York June 19th at The Brooklyn Mirage, and brought our friends. Duck Sauce, Yung Bae, Chromeo, Justin Jay, A-Trak, Muzi, and Coco & Breezy. Nothing like that Fool’s Gold block party energy!!
Saturday Love’s timeless disco anthem “2 B Free” is remix catnip, and all three contenders knocked this one out of the park. The piano-soaked collaboration between Boston beatsmith Kon and New York vocalist Fiorious gets masterfully reinvented by heavyweight Oliver Dollar, recent favorite Baltra and up-and-comer AJ Christou. The only question now is how can you only pick one of these for your set? Listen here.
Brazil’s buzzing Bruno Furlan is making a name for himself by being on all your favorite DJs’ playlists. Amine Edge & Dance, Green Velvet, Claude Von Stroke and of course A-Trak have been giving his catchy, fast-paced tracks lots of burn. On his Fool’s Gold debut, Bruno serves up an energetic anthem fueled by Todd Terry-esque piano stabs and a sassy vocal from Medusa. Get ready to hear this everywhere. Listen now!