Dark by Design Returns

For those who don't know who Dark by Design is... you suck! He's the artists of my favourite hardtrance track... "It's a Dream". Some of his other well known tracks are "Wonderland", "Dance With the Devil", "Apocalypse", "Strapped In" and many many more.

He will be rocking the shores off Cape Town this weekend! The stylers here in Cape Town are all hyped up and excited! Details about this event cant be found here: http://www.facebook.com/events/173211709480552/

I Want Hardstyle - Eddy Virgo

South African hardstyle legend, Eddy Virgo, has released a preview for one of his latest productions with the vocals of Tekgnosis. The preview track is called 'I Want Hardstyle'.

Check it out on Soundcloud and listen to a few of his other productions! Here's the link: http://soundcloud.com/dj-eddy-virgo/preview-eddy-virgo-ft

Elemental - Illusion

Last week South Africa's Elemental released a new hardstyle mix. The mix can be downloaded for free. It's titled 'Illusion'. Here's the link: http://www.mixcloud.com/Elemental_Hardstyle/elemental-illusion/

Are You Reading?

So... I haven't been blogging for a while (clearly). The reason is because I'm not sure if people are reading my blog, or if they like it. Yeah I should put in some social media buttons so that I know. But comments are rare and majority of them are spam.

So if you'd like for this blog to be more active, comment on this post and let me know. If there aren't any/many comments, I won't feel bad. But my decision would be easier.

Thanks!

Bluezone Specials

Surely most of you know who Bluezone Corp is and what they're about. They're giving away a free sample pack once you sign up here: http://www.bluezone-corporation.com/newsletter-free-samples.html Also; they have a whole bunch of specials on Junodownload that you can check out here: http://www.junodownload.com/artists/Bluezone+Corporation/releases/

New Mix By DJ Asha

A few weeks ago I wrote a post about DJ Asha from London, and included a mix of hers for you to download. Here is another remix from the British DJ called 'Mary Mary Walking': http://soundcloud.com/djasha/walking-dj-asha-club-mix

You can check out her website at http://djasha.com/, or follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/djasha

Eerie Ambiences & Sound Effects

Once again for all those producers and DJ's out there, Bluezone Corp has some ambiences and sound effects for you to purchase and use.

For more information visit http://www.bluezone-corporation.com/catalogue/details/98/6/products/eerie-ambiences-&-sound-effects.html

Drum & Bass pack for producers

Here's another pack for all you producers and DJ's out there. It's a drum and bass pack and can be used in those hardstyle tracks you're busy with.

More information can be found here: http://www.bluezone-corporation.com/catalogue/details/97/6/products/drum-and-bass-dj-tools.html

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The Thin Blue Line

Another product available from Bluezone Corp. This pack contains backgrounds and ambiances, orchestral and oriental sounds and much more.

If you're a producer or a sound designer for film/video games/tv etc, then this is a must have!



You can check it out at: http://www.bluezone-corporation.com/catalogue/details/93/6/products/the-thin-blue-line.html

The Perfect Equation

South Africa's Elemental DJ has a new mix out for us hardstylers! The mix is called 'The Perfect Equation', and can be downloaded for free here: http://soundcloud.com/elemental-south-africa/elemental-the-perfect-equation


Elemental DJ producing quality mixes as always! Enjoy it...

Step In My Mind

Cape Towns biggest Hard Dance Export, Psycho Keaton, brings you the follow up to his chart topping track "Hell Night" called "Step In My Mind" it's a Hard Fusion of Electro, Tech, Dubstep and Energetic Hard Trance guaranteed to get your hands reaching for the lasers!

If you want this tune, visit Trackitdown here: http://www.trackitdown.net/track/psycho-keaton/step-in-my-mind-original-mix/hard_dance/3994427.html


On the Flip side we have Trance Supermind Vaughan Phillips doing his part on the hit track "Hell Night" which contains one of the most epic buildups of the year!

Cinematic Samples and Sound Library

Bluezone Corporation has released a new pack. Dark Cinematic Textures and Sound Effects might be what you need to perfect that tune you've been thinking about.

If you're a producer and looking to add dark eerie cinematic elements to your music., then this is the perfect pack for you. This pack can be used for a few genres, hardcore and hardstyle being two of them!


Check it out: http://www.bluezone-corporation.com/catalogue/details/91/6/products/dark-cinematic-textures-&-sound-effects.html

Psycho Keaton - Birthday Freakstyle Mix

Once again Psycho Keaton, the founder of Freakstyle, has blown me away with another one of his mixes... Love it! He turned 27 early this month and thought a birthday mix would be awesome... Pure Freakstyle sound! - HARD!

In addition along with Jerry Badd Ass, they will also be launching their own Radio show on Mutha FM next month. More details later, so watch this space!


You can download the hardstyle/freakstyle mix here: http://www.mediafire.com/?m9r1cckv5u9xhzk

DJ Asha

Asha is an International DJ from London who has played at the biggest nightclubs all over the world and now has 2 residencies in LA.

Alizé, daughter of the legendary reggae artist Barrington Levy is a singer/songwriter, contemporary jazz dancer, model and actress.

You can listen to once of her mixes here: http://soundcloud.com/djasha/alize-smile-dj-asha-mix

Sound Effects

As you know I do a lot of promoting for Bluezone Corporation. So for all those DJ's and producers out there, here's another package that could rock your world!

Those for genres such as dubstep, drum and bass and none other than HARDSTYLE! Check it out here: http://www.bluezone-corporation.com/catalogue/details/89/6/products/xen-world---sci-fi-sound-effects-&-soundscapes.html

HSK 4 Concluded

So I haven't yet posted anything about how Hardstlye Kombat 4 was, which is disappointing. But I've found some time now to tell you what it was like for me.

The night before the party, the venue was changed due to the club owner of Gallery/Liquid having some issues. This was initially disappointing for all... until the night began.

CrazyBoy Productions did a fantastic job with the look and feel of the venue - perfect for the party! With the brilliant DJ's playing fantastic sets, awesome sound, awesome lighting, a friendly crowd feeling the hard beats - the party was surely one to remember.

Throughout the night many DJ's gave me CD's of their mixes for me to share with you guys. I still need to upload a few of them, but here's one of them from Elemental: http://soundcloud.com/elemental-south-africa/elemental-closer-the-hmsa

Here are some photos from the night:

The Ticket


DJ F3nucci


DJ F3nucci and Psycho Keaton


The Joker


Jerry Badd Ass


Eddy Virgo and Jerry Badd Ass








Elemental DJ

Hardstyle Kombat IV

It's been more than 3 years since Crazyboy Productions established thee biggest hardstyle event (Saga) that Cape Town has ever witnessed... HARDSTYLE KOMBAT.

From previous posts of mine you'll understand what a massive event Hardstyle Kombat is for Cape Town. From HSK1, HSK2 and HSK3, Crazyboy Productions have never disappointed. This time they've decided to turn back the clocks to where it all began... CLUB GALLERY! Only Cape Town hardstylers will truly understand the significance of this venue... memories.

This year they've put together a KILLER of a line-up - and the beauty of it is that they're all local South African DJ's. These names are the biggest in the country! With the likes of Psycho Keaton, Eddy Virgo, Ben Kay and Elemental... it could even be IN THE WORLD! SA's got talent!

This is what the line-up looks like:

BEG & BURGER (CLASSIC REUNION SET)
ELEMENTAL (JHB) vs BENKAY DEJAY (JHB)
F3NUCCI VS PSYCHO KEATON (CRAZYBOY PRODUCTIONS)
EDDY VIRGO (JHB) vs JERRY BADD ASS (CPT)
CHEMICAL NOIZE (EX DBN) vs DRUM DISASTER (EX JHB)
STEVIE B (SB PRODUCTIONS) vs GARETH ED3N
ASH M (LIQUID) vs SAMIER (UP N COMING DJ WINNER)

The theme of this event is MASKS! With everyone wearing cool, freaky and scary masks... it's sure to be one crazeeeee event! For more details on this event you can check out the Facebook event page at: http://www.facebook.com/events/134757089964032/

Psycho Keaton (one of the Crazyboy Production founders) has also released a new hardstyle mix for this event, entitled HARDSTYLE KOMBAT 4 PROMO MIX. You can download it for free here: http://www.mediafire.com/?jp4atfki4ue7edp

Hardstyle and Hardcore kicks

Bluezone Corporation now has a new package called: Nu Hardstyle & Hardcore Kicks



I'm sure all you hardstyle and hardcore upcoming producers and DJ's would love it. The package has a new sample pack including distorted and filtered kicks. The sounds can be used for any of these genres: Hardstyle, Hardcore, Gabber, Hardtek, Techno, Rave and Drum n Bass.

For more information on this product visit http://www.bluezone-corporation.com/catalogue/details/87/6/products/nu-hardstyle-&-hardcore-kicks.html

New mix by DJ D Project

I'm not sure if you guys remember a couple of my posts about DJ D Project. I posted links to his mixes. Those who had the chance to listen would know that his hardstyle mixes are awesome!

So here's a link to a new mix of his. I most certainly enjoyed it - I'm sure you would too!

http://soundcloud.com/dproject/dj-d-project-hard-with-style-8