Dance Floor Banger: The Night Out (A-Trak Remix)

Martin Solveig's "The Night Out" already is a go to driving anthem, dance floor kickstarter and party track. A-Trak just added his own Fool's Gold spin to it that encourages you to two-step and get down.

Check it out here:

Martin Solveig The Night Out (A-Trak remix) by martinsolveig

New Release/Video: Dean Risko - "Trouble"

As the opener for a heavy hip-hop slated Kosha Dillz presents OY VEY LA event at The Viper Room on Wednesday February 15th, the young opener Dean Risko delivered an unexpectedly soulful set of quasi pop-tunes, including "Trouble," a potential future hit that he just released a video for.

The 23 year old Johannesburg, South Africa native sings, raps and even has a little b-boy steeze wrapped up in his skinny, stylishly fashioned frame. His whole ethos and style reminds me a lot of Mike Posner, just with less cheesy lyrics and a swagger that seems a bit more authentic. Its like Risko is doing what Posner does better than Posner does it. Maybe its because Risko is a better dancer, because Risko is more attractive (doesn't he look a little like the white guy from Chromeo) or maybe it's just because Dean hasn't been cast in the limelight yet. I can't really put my finger on it, but there is certainly something that I am feeling a bit more than I felt "31 Minutes Til Take Off." Go see Dean's live show if you're not convinced by the song, writing and video. (Caveat - Mike Posner's live show is still superior to Dean's. Dean is solid and carries a performance well - but Mike's got a bit more experience and a whole band.)

Dean penned "Trouble" himself and with hooks like "I don't know where you're from, but you're in the wrong place if you're looking for love. Now, if trouble is what you want. Well, come and get you some, come and get you some" - Dean is hitting on themes that resonate for many. The Echo Park resident carries himself with a casual demeanor, but an intense hunger to succeed, and with tracks like "Trouble" it is only a matter time before he does.

Follow dean on twitter at www.twitter.com/deanrisko.

The "Trouble EP" is his first official release and is available for download/purchase at deanrisko.bandcamp.com.

Jungle Fever? - Gucci Mane's "I'm In Love With A White Girl"

Gucci Mane just released the video for his soon to be club anthem - "I'm In Love With A White Girl." Its not that this track is anything epic, its not, but with a hook like that - I'd put my chips on white girls wanting to sing along and demanding the track from their local DJ. The catch phrase "once you go black, you'll never go back" clearly doesn't apply here as Gucci and Yo Gotti relish in their love for Caucasian race.

Assisted by scantily clad females, some white girls with serious booty and some clever white girl glasses - its quasi-entertaining standard hip-hop fare.

Skrillex - "Bangarang" Video Released

Skrillex's first post-Grammy music video release continues his content onslaught. This week's treat is "Bangarang" - a mischievous tale of young ice cream thieves. The mildly creepy, back alley setting seems eerily familiar to the "First of the Year" video - but this video has a few more bright spots. Little kids. Ice cream trucks. Explosives. Ya know - the good stuff.

Bonnaroo Announcement Courtesy of ESPN's John Anderson

With festival announcements, line-ups and promo getting cooler and quirkier every year - Bonnaroo made sure that they continue to set the standard by recruiting ESPN anchor John Anderson to assist on their announcement.

Relishing in former non-existent band glory, Anderson delivers a few funny words before the video goes all synthed out and cartoony with the list of artists performing at Bonnaroo 2012. Hard to imagine them topping their 10th anniversary line-up - but they may have done it with this one!

Pu$$y - Iggy Azalea

Dirty subject matter. Check.

Kid with mad swagger. Check.

Gratuitous shots of kittens. Check.

This video is a winner and I'm actually impressed with Iggy Azalea. Her raps come off casual, smooth and effortless. As long as she is better than Kreayshawn live - I'm down.

Converse's Three Artists, One Song Births an F'ing Miracle

Gorillaz really dropped a gem on the music world today with the revelation that their "Three Artists, One song" partnership with Converse yielded a new song called "DoYaThing" featuring Damon Albarn with James Murphy and Andre 3000. Had you called me yesterday and said - want to check out this new song by Gorillaz, LCD Soundsystem and Outkast - I would have smacked myself in the face to make sure I wasn't dreaming. Turns out dreams can come true... on February 23rd - when the song will be available for free download via Converse's website.

Initial feedback from The Sun's Bizzare blog sounds promising as they noted the beat resembles tracks from Plastic Beach and reported that "Damon must have been inspired by Andre because he raps rather than signs the opening two verse himself. James then sings on a chorus before Andre takes over, singing and rapping in impressive fashion."

In conjunction with the whole campaign - Gorillaz Jamie Hewlett designed four different Gorillaz converse shoes - which you can also see on Converse' site.