DJ Susan‘s Hood Politics Records is thinking outside the genre with their latest compilation, Dubstep Forever. Contrary to what newcomers to the taste-making imprint may be led to think after reading that title, Hood Politics Records is more closely associated with smooth grooves than aggressive headbanging. However, they’re now taking a trip to the dark side by outfitting some of the world’s most popular dubstep tracks for the club dancefloor. Hood Politics Susan himself kickstarts the imaginative effort alongside Broken Future with a fresh spin on Zomboy’s “Like a Bitch.” The blistering basslines tear through the sonic spectrum with furious barks in this instant party-starter. Sherm and FLYNNINHO’s take on Flux Pavilion a...
With great mustache comes great power—and DJ Susan has it in droves. Based in San Diego, Susan made a cross-country flight last week to immerse himself in the hedonism of Miami Music Week, a pilgrimage he takes annually. And he made his presence felt. But that wasn’t by design, as if he concocted some kind of masterplan to kick up dust in the name of fame like a hellbent TikToker. It’s just in his nature. In many ways, the gregarious Susan was emblematic of the triumphant ethos of the return of dance music in Miami after a brutal pandemic. If his unbridled personality didn’t pull you in like a magnet to a fridge, it was his giant bear-hugs. DJ Susan (via Instagram) While hundreds of thousands of people flock to Miami for the week’s pièce de résistance, Ultra Music Festival, the city’s vari...
As dance floors begin to beam back to life across the world, Hood Politics Records has returned with a fitting compilation for the occasion. Staying true to their mission of highlighting the best in new tech- and G-house, Hood Poli Summer Of Love is a powerful prescription to sustain through the late nights. “The beauty of this compilation is that we’re really capitalizing on Hood Politics first-timers here, artists that we love, who have been on our radar that we wanna put on. I feel it’s super important to capitalize on this contrast to make these releases amazing,” label founder DJ Susan explained. “The amount of mind-blowingly amazing fresh talent out there is incredible. I want to be the label manager that really shows love a...