Billboard’s First Stream serves as a handy guide to this Friday’s most essential releases — the key music that everyone will be talking about today, and that will be dominating playlists this weekend and beyond. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news This week, Trippie Redd drops back in with a surprise, Kali Uchis gives us a kiss-off and The Kid LAROI introduces a new era. Check out all of this week’s First Stream picks below: Trippie Redd, Mansion Musik If the title of Trippie Redd’s new surprise album is familiar, that’s because it’s one letter removed from Chief Keef’s fiercely beloved 2018 mixtape Mansion Musick; Keef serves as the executive producer, as well as something of a spiritual forefather, to Trippie’s latest opus, wh...
If you weren’t aware Skrillex is back, his new single is quite the wakeup call. The dubstep icon, who is gearing up for a momentous double-album release in 2023, today released “Leave Me Like This.” It’s an electrifying rush of house music featuring Minnesota hip-hop artist Bobby Raps, whose hypnotic vocals float atop an arrangement that tiptoes the wire between ballad and banger. In the second drop, Skrillex brings back his iconic “Oh my god!” sample, which he famously used over a decade ago in “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites.” Take a listen to “Leave Me Like This” below and stream it here. Skrillex revealed his upcoming double-album in early January after sharing a teaser with snippets of new music and a caption...
Whether it’s love from a friend, partner, dog or even yourself, love really is all we need. That notion rings true in Cash Cash‘s new single, “Anyway,” which evokes the celebratory bliss of wholehearted, unconditional love. And what better way for the renowned dance music trio to mark their return from a nearly two-year hiatus—and recent signing to Ultra Records—than delivering such a powerful message? Joining forces with Grammy-nominated artist RuthAnne, Cash Cash have released a dance-pop crossover that is equal parts emotive and uplifting. RuthAnne’s soaring vocals complement the group’s breezy sound design, which is as potent as ever. And if you take a closer listen, RuthAnne’s heartfelt lyrics are a love letter to the ones in our liv...
Chico Rose takes the lead in “Alone Again,” a dark and sultry dance record produced alongside Dutch compatriot Afrojack. The frequent collaborators have returned to Spinnin’ Records to release the new track, a spellbinding pop-house hybrid. This time around, Rose and Afrojack joined forces with Canadian singer-songwriter Mougleta, whose stunning vocal performance hypnotizes and haunts the senses. A stark contrast to 2019’s peak-time progressive anthem “Never Sleeps,” the woozy collab finds the duo trading soaring sound design for hypnotic bass. The track would be a seductive, come-hither banger if not for Mougleta, who unapologetically warbles about rejecting an old flame. If there was a song equivalent to leaving a desperate ex read, this is it. Take a ...
Nearly three years after their first two collaborations found huge success, Zeds Dead and Jauz have joined forces once again alongside Australian songstress Nicole Millar for a new track, “S.O.S.” As haunting as it is beautiful, “S.O.S” embodies both artists’ signature sounds without missing a beat. The melancholic, bass-driven canvas is beautifully filled with Millar’s angelic voice. It’s a bona fide bass anthem that tugs on heartstrings while simultaneously rattling bones. “S.O.S” is the third collaboration between Zeds Dead and Jauz following 2017’s drum & bass smash “Lights Go Down” and 2019’s floor-filler, “Shake.” Zeds Dead released their highly anticipated collaboration with GRiZ, “Ec...
This week ODESZA surprised fans by dropping an official remix of “The Last Goodbye,” the titular track from the duo’s Grammy-nominated album of the same, produced by none other than Australian house music virtuoso Hayden James. James’ upbeat rework of the soulful track is a funky re-imagination that sublimely reflects the intention and theme of ODESZA’s original. While “The Last Goodbye” is a powerful electronic record sampling Bettye LaVette’s 1965 song “Let Me Down Easy,” James transforms it into a decidedly house track—and a dancefloor filler. The Australian dance music star used a quicker tempo in his energetic, four-on-the-floor beat, producing staccato synths and a subdued drop with pulsing bass. James shrewdly leans on LaV...
The DJs are firing up their laser beams. After sweeping the festival scene in 2022 and soundtracking countless fan-made festival recaps, Ray Volpe‘s “Laserbeam” landed a well-deserved spot on EDM.com‘s list of best songs of 2022. But Volpe’s signature “Laserveam” vocals and frenetic synths made it a hit with more than just the headbangers. Virtually the scene’s entire DJing community didn’t hesitate to drop it in their sets for a little extra adrenaline rush. Now, the official “Laserbeam” remix pack has arrived, including reworks from Sullivan King, Eliminate, 4B and more. Ray Volpe has released an official remix pack for his dubstep hit, “Laserbeam.” Alex Estrada Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles...
The Chainsmokers have dropped their first single of 2023, “Make Me Feel,” a huge collaboration with virtuosic house music producer Cheyenne Giles. The San Diego-based “big room bounce” producer brings his signature club edge in the new track, out now on Tiësto’s Music Freedom imprint. Entrancing horn samples and a banging four-to-the-floor rhythm are the cornerstones of “Make Me Feel,” a radiant dance record and bona fide floor filler. The Chainsmokers and Giles lay down sultry grooves right off the bat before crisp percussion, warm synths and soulful vocal samples blend with precision. The producers also teamed up with French filmmaker Remi Molettee for a psychedelic shapeshifting music video. You can watch the official “Make Me Feel” ...
Red-hot brother duo BEAUZ have joined forces with EDM.com Class of 2022 inductee LODATO for “Crocodiles,” a stunning dance-pop track. Making their debut on the NFT-fueled Purple Fly imprint, BEAUZ and LODATO blend their signature upbeat sound design for a lively yet haunting track. Crooked Bangs, the digital avatar of Dutch singer-songwriter PollyAnna, also makes an appearance, providing a strong topline that explores the endless fight for love. The result is a beautiful pop-house hybrid, which should come as no surprise considering the trifecta of talent behind it. Take a listen to “Crocodiles” below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles “Crocodiles” is the latest release from BEAUZ, who continue to pave their path as tastemakers in the dance musi...
When Missy Elliott said, “DJ, please pick up your phone—I’m on the request line” in 2002, little did she know Skrillex would be on the other end over 20 years later. They’re now turning back the clock to the turn of the century, when everyone put their thang down, flipped it and reversed it. The formidable tandem of chart-topping artists have joined forces for a new track which interpolates lyrics from “Work It,” Elliott’s timeless hip-hop anthem. And if there’s anyone to breathe new life into Missy’s classic “ra-ta-ta” onomatopoeia, it’s Skrillex. Watch him work it onstage in London, where he recently dropped the banging electronic and hip-hop hybrid live: Elliott has also been teasing the song on Twitter, leading man...
The electronic music community is constantly evolving with new sounds every week, as artists become more innovative with their compositions. EDM.com’s weekly “Playlist Picks” series highlights the top releases in the genre, helping uncover the latest tracks that will soon dominate the dance music scene. The Chainsmokers & Cheyenne Giles – Make You Feel Kx5 – Alive (feat. The Moth & The Flame) [KREAM Remix] Luude & Issey Cross – Oh My (feat. Moby) Festival Hits 2023 Knock2 – Make U SWEAT! Rezz & Quackson – Gyrate (feat. Wreckno) Lil Wayne – A Milli (SIDEPIECE REMIX) Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Electronic Avenue Jauz, Zeds Dead & Nicole Miller – S.O.S. Marshmello & Jamie Brown – Party Jumpin...
Rezz has released “Gyrate,” a mind-melting collaboration with Quackson and EDM.com Class of 2022 star Wreckno. After teasing the track on social media for weeks, it’s finally here. And it’s arrived on Friday the 13th, a fitting day for the HypnoVision Records boss, whose music is chock full of spooky, experimental influences. With its gritty midtempo flair and filthy, half-time trap switch-up, “Gyrate” is sure to get any crowd moving. Following the launch of her new label back in October 2022, it seems Rezz is delivering on her promise to plug and support promising electronic music talent by way of HypnoVision. “As my touring schedule has become more specific, I have more time to focus on other projects I am passionate about,”...