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5 Kickin’ Lenny Dee Tracks!

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A native New Yorker, Lenny Dee is an American DJ and producer who first specialized in rave music but went on to become one of the hardcore techno scene’s biggest names.  Starting his career in 1984, at the young age of 17, Lenny Dee was DJing at a local Brooklyn disco and went on to become one of New York’s most important musical pioneers.

It’s when he meets legendary Tommy Musto that his career takes a dramatic leap. He and Tommy make more than 20 records under Tommy’s label Fourth Floor and become famous in the British underground scene. After that, Lenny Dee storms through the UK’s underground scene and becomes one of the few artists who truly bring a change to Techno music. That’s when the style Hardcore Techno sees the light for the first time.

In 1989, thanks to his unique sounds, Lenny Dee becomes the best international DJ in many European countries, such as Germany, Scotland, France and Switzerland. After that, he starts performing all over the world, from his home country, the US, to farther countries like Australia and even Japan.

In 1991, Denny Lee launches Industrial Strength Records, the first Hardcore Techno label in the world and goes on to work with many world-acclaimed artists, like Carl Cox, Richie Hawtin and the French band Daft Punk.

Here are 5 kickin’ Lenny Dee tracks, enjoy them!

  1. As Long As I Got You:

We’re starting strong with this one. This collaboration between Lenny Dee and Frankie Bones has the perfect New Yorkish vibes to it. Very techno, very smooth, but also extremely dance-y, this song will make you move!

  1. Fucking Hostile:

This track is different from the first one. More on the hardcore side, it starts quick and turns dark in the middle. The beat is what we can call sick, and we can all imagine this being played in some dark thriller.

  1. Everything Bamboo:

Be ready to dance with this one! The track gives of an extremely Blackstreet vibe and you will definitely move while listening to it. The beat is soft and enjoyable, even for people who normally don’t listen to this type of music. This shows how versatile Lenny Dee can be as an artist and producer.

  1. Gonne Take You Higher:

If you listen to this and don’t even move your head with the music, we’re afraid there’s something wrong with you. Your body instinctively follows the music, and for a good reason: it’s just that catchy!

  1. Microtronic:

Strong sounds for a strong ending. This track is pure Lenny Dee, techno with a pinch of that original Lenny magic to it.

From 1984 to these days, Lenny Dee has been gifting us with unique sounds, both as a DJ and as a producer. Having worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry, he is a force to reckon with in the hardcore and gabber scene.

To know more about him, check out his Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/DjLennyDee/

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5 Devastating DELETE Tracks!

Ryan Biggs is a name few would recognize, and for a reason! Most know him as Delete, one of the biggest raw hardstyle artists out right now. DJ and producer, this Aussie has been involved in the rawstyle scene since its inception in the early 2000s. His unique signature, original sounds and inventive take on raw hardstyle has made Delete one of the biggest names in the industry!

Starting as an underground artist that flew under the radar for most of his career, he is now building a name for himself as one of the forces to reckon with. It’s in 2013, after moving to The Netherlands that he seriously gets hurled in the raw hardstyle industry. He releases three winner tracks: Ghetto, Dismissed and Level and rapidly gains an important fan-base, not only in The Netherlands, but in all Europe.

His popularity is mostly due to his critically-acclaimed rough and grinding beats that changed from the more conventional sounds of raw hardstyle and proved good enough to secure him a spot in the elite.

Without further ado, let’s discover 5 devastating Delete tracks. We promise you won’t be disappointed!

  1. The World Is Yours:

If this track doesn’t inspire you to pursue your dreams, we don’t know what would. As soon as it starts, you heard the words “You could do anything. The world is yours!” But what’s more mesmerizing here is the melody, at the same time soft and raw. You’ll start dancing to this without even feeling it, like it just happened to us!

  1. Dismissed Again:

This track has the signature move of Delete all over it. It doesn’t disappoint, and you know that once you hear it, the party will be on fire! Just imagine this being played live and start saving for Delete’s next show!

  1. Funk:

The funk is alive and well! This track is true to its name and will make you dance like a madman (which isn’t bad at all, we encourage that!)

  1. Just Do It:

Yes, this is definitely Shia LaBoeuf’s voice in this track. So, as he said, don’t let your dreams be dreams, just do it! DANCE!

  1. Fatal:

This collaboration between Delete and Deetox truly is a killer (fatal, killer, see what we did here? Yeah, we like making puns too). Starting strong from the beginning, it just gets harder and faster as it goes. You can understand the true meaning of raw hardstyle after listening to this track.

Located now in The Netherlands, Delete is making a name for himself on the European rawstyle scene. His raw, unique sounds seduced more than one raw hardstyle fan, and since he moved to the country of raves and hardstyle, he has been busy with gigs every other day of the week.

For more info about Delete, check out his Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/deletedj/

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5 AWESOME DJ MAD DOG TRACKS!

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Artist: Filippo Calgani A.K.A. “DJ Mad Dog”

Label: Traxtorm Records

Started: 2000

Location: Italy, Rome

Filippo Calgani, or DJ Mad Dog, started his hardcore music career at the age of 16 in his home town with a group called “Hardcore Terrorists”.  In 2000, Filippo decided to start a new project with Traxtorm Records under the name DJ Mad Dog, churning out hundreds of hits including singles, Eps, and compilations with other hardcore artists such as Nosferatu, Noize Suppressor and Tommyknocker.  Because of his versatility within the hardcore genre, Mad Dog has performed at multiple hardcore festivals including Thunderdome and Masters of hardcore.

5 Awesome tracks:

  1. Disorder

Released in May 2006, “Disorder” is one of DJ Mad Dog’s most popular tracks to date.  Anyone new to the genre will be drawn in by the track’s energy and DJ Mad Dog’s raw, hardcore talent.

  1. So What About The…?

Released the same time as “Disorder”, the #2 track by Mad Dog “So What About The…?” will take what you may or may not know about DJ Mad Dog and multiply it times ten.  This track takes you on an adrenaline roller coaster that you’ll want to ride over and over again.

  1. 357 Bitches

Track #3 takes us back a year for DJ Mad Dog, dropped in April 2005. His talent and versatility shines through and shows hardcore fans what he’s capable of.  If this track doesn’t leave you wanting more, then listen to it again.

  1. Welcome Down

Track #4 dropped at the end of 2006, wrapping up a solid year for DJ Mad Dog having three hard hitting tracks that are sure to get the dancefloor shaking and moving.  “Welcome Down” has a ferocious double timing beat that will keep you coming back for more.

  1. The Down

Track #5 is last on this list because there’s a chance it’ll raise your blood pressure to a dangerous level.  “The Down” is an intense track that doesn’t quit and won’t let you break for a drink, so make sure you’re hydrated before hitting the floor when this track comes on!

DJ Mad Dog is a force to be reckoned with in the hardcore scene.  His tracks don’t care how you’re feeling and he certainly doesn’t hold your hand when entering this world of energetic, pulse raising music.  His ability to force your body to move using nothing but sounds and innovations is a testament to his talents.  No one looking to get into the genre should overlook DJ Mad Dog, but he won’t let you because like his music, he won’t quit and there’s no way he can be ignored.

Sound Cloud: https://soundcloud.com/djmaddogmusic

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/djmaddogmusic/

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Angerfist – The Best 5 Tracks?

Coming to you directly from the techno hardcore land, The Netherlands, Danny Masseling, known as Angerfist, is a DJ and producer of hardcore techno and gabber. Known for his unique performing style – hooded sweater and infamous Jason mask – and his eclectic beats, he is, for a number of hardcore fans, the most influent hardcore producer on the international scene. And a reputation like this doesn’t get built overnight.

Starting with an E.P. in 2002 on the label Overload Records, Angerfist quickly took the hardcore scene by storm, not only thanks to his numerous hit records such as the very popular Criminally Insane and Fuck Off, but also to the quality of his sets and his incredible presence and charisma on stage. Add that to the dramatic side of his live shows, and you have got a hardcore champion!

In 2006, MC Prozac joins his friend Danny Masseling in this adventure, and Angerfirst turns into a live act that soon becomes one of the biggest players in the gabber and hardcore techno international scene.

Here’s a list of Angerfist’s 5 best tracks:

  1. Criminally Insane:

The unique beat of this track makes it easy to understand why it is one of Angerfist’s most popular ones. It’s got the darkness, it’s got the hardcore, and it’s got a little eclectic side to it. It’s everything a fan of hardcore loves and more.

  1. Chronic Disorder:

Angerfist probably has the most disturbing song titles in the hardcore world, and that is what makes him so popular. Even with this kind of titles, you can’t help but dance to the beat, because it is that catchy. Chronic Disorder is a perfect example of that.

  1. Fuck Off:

Every rebel would love this track! The beats would make any former party animal nostalgic about their youth’s raves.

  1. Chaos and Evil:

With beats and sounds a little more on the techno side, this track shows Angerfist’s genius in all its glory. Indeed, he can move from soft to hardcore in a few seconds without it feeling hectic or heavy on the ears. On the contrary, it goes as smoothly as possible.

      Raise Your Fist:

A call for revolution, a call for glory! This is basically what Raise Your Fist is. If the French Revolution had happened in the 21st century, this would be the rebels’ official anthem.

They say that the perfect words to describe Angerfist are “retaliate and devastate!”, and they couldn’t be more right. His beats wake up the rebel in you and open your eyes to the endless possibilities music and art have to offer.

He is now one of the most respected hardcore producers in the world, and some might even consider him a genius. They wouldn’t be wrong, because a musical genius is someone who awakes emotions and feelings in you through their art, and that is exactly what Angerfist succeeded to do.

Discover more about Angerfist on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/angerfistmusic/