10. Round Table Knights- Calypso
This song is more of an emotional one for me. Every time I play it out, whether it's at an event or in the kitchen at a house party, it gets an incredible reaction. It's a real bouncy tune and I often mash it up with 'Breach- Jack' and it never fails to get people moving.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65HkE_8wSSs
9. Hannah Wants & Chris Lorenzo- Rhymes
Annie Mac teased us with this track throughout the year and finally in November it got it's release. The Daft Punk sample blends perfectly with rest of the track and the simplicity of the heavy bass when it drops surprises me even now. This one's a real crowd pleaser and a proper fist pumper. When those hats come in I lose it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzKi_fAanGg
8. Skepta Ft. Young Lord - It Ain't Safe
2014 has been a huge year for grime, Boy Better Know and particularly Skepta. After the massive release of 'That's Not Me' UK grime was launched into stardom once more and Skepta has done a great job of making him and his sound popular while still maintaining the dark, 'nike swoosh' covered culture of grime. I still remember the first time I heard this song. I played it over and over for a good hour because it's such a well made song. The instrumental is playful along with Skepta's lyrics but I love how the track is still about being a dealer and the gritty life of the UK grime scene. Skepta found the perfect balance with this one, I cannot wait for his new album. RING RING PUSSY IT'S YOUR MUMMY ON THE PHONE.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czLQoG01PFs
7. Len Faki & Roman Poncet- Asua
And now for something entirely different. Techno legends Len Faki and Roman Poncet never disappoint. Near the end of Summer I went through a huge phase of being completely obsessed with techno and I have to say that this tune right here has to be one of the best tracks I purchased during that time. It's raw, fast paced energy courses through the whole song and the repetitive bass the tune has can be played around with when playing it out. I love the build-ups the song has, it completely represents the music I was listening to from about July to October.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1wn3H2tL2o
6. Tom Flynn- Mistress Chantelle
This tune represents my musical tastes at the moment. I'm a sucker for any house track with a sample of someone talking over the background and this is perfect. It's sleazy, bouncy and just amazing. The drop is magnificent and the claps get me going every time. What's great about this track is that it's so diverse because it's great for warming up a mix or a live set or at the end of a night when everybody has had a few too many. If you like this track then check out Flynn's other beast of a record: 'Hoochie'.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnpgowa_LsU
5. Hrdvision- Mr. Loser
As I am typing this I have a huge grin on my face because I have just heard the drop of this track. It's a complete monster of a tune. Hrdvision completely delivered on all levels. I love mixing into this track because when it kicks in it surprises you and feels much like a big, fat house fish has slapped you in the face. (The fish is a Bass) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFEabwWn7Dw
4. Martyn & Four Tet- Glassbeadgames
I've always been a big fan of Martyn and I always heard people raving about Four Tet. I never knew what all the hype was about until I heard this. It's a simply beautiful piece of music and gets me emotional every time it graces my ears. The drums that they've used in this track sound absolutely amazing and I love how the track eases you in with a chilled vibe but then halfway through it changes into more of a party song with some great sounds being introduced.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLsljl5xrt0
3. Jack U ft. Kiesza- Take U There
And at third place we have the incredible Skrillex and Diplo collaboration: 'Jack U'. If you know me then you'll know that I like to say I'm a strictly house and techno man but I do like my fair share of well produced trap music. This track is a weapon of mass destruction. It makes me move in a way no other song has in a long time. One of the main things I love about this record is the percussion sounds that they've incorporated into it. Instead of a snare or a clap they decided to put in a wooden block sound and it's incredibly clever. It grows on you like an addictive rash. I even have a special 'wooden block' dance for this song. (If you see me around ask me about it)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9slkeFXogU
2. Roman Fluegel - More & More & More
WORK THAT BODY MOVE THAT BODY MOVE THAT BODY WORK THAT BODYHouse and techno veteran Roman Fluegel rightfully takes second place in my top ten tracks. One thing I adore about electronic music is the energy that comes with it. The fact that a song can make people dance in such ridiculous ways and not have a care in the world. That is what this song does to me. I love everything about it, from the old school vocals to the amazing synth that creates an instant and communal shuffle every time it gets played. Give it a listen and you'll want to be hearing more & more & more of it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDkERg2lLCY
1. Patrick Topping- Forget
The DJ that is topping (please please pardon the pun) my top ten tracks that shaped me as DJ and as a fan of electronic music in 2014 HAS to be 'Forget'. It's the simplicity of it, the enticing vocals and of course the bass that had me ruining my ear drums after having on repeat throughout the summer. Patrick Topping has had a big year to say the very least. He broke through as a newcomer DJ in Ibiza and this track has been in the Beatport tech house chart since about May and it's still only at #14 which is absolutely crazy. If you haven't heard this song then where have you been for the last seven months? Nowhere near a dancefloor I assume because it's been dominating them for a long time and I don't see it going anywhere any time soon. I've fallen in love with this song and I think that, regardless of the crazy house records that will get thrown at me in 2015, I will never be able to let it go.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdAAVJZXoYM
