It’s been both a Summer of colossal future hits and long-awaited, old-skool style IDs from the Dutch maverick that is Hardwell – including anthem of the season ‘Summer Air’ – and now, following the release of ‘Retrograde’, he’s back with yet another epic release on his own Revealed Recordings imprint, playing production pied piper to a handful of collaborators with the crowd-busting ‘Left Right’.

Bouncing back with Deorro and MAKJ since their respective releases on the imprint ‘Rambo’ and ‘Beast’ both standing as huge as their titles imply. The legendary, multi-million streamed Fatman Scoop also boomerangs back to Revealed to inject some hypeman mania into ‘Left Right’, creating the musical equivalent of pure dynamite.

Deorro’s an artist who needs no introduction. Famed for the 2015 megahit ‘Five More Hours’ featuring Chris Brown, which was clocked up close to half a billion Spotify streams, Deorro’s profile hit global status and so too has his impressive stream of releases that includes the likes of ‘Bailar’ and ‘Perdoname’. Deorro and MAKJ are no strangers to studio time together, having collaborated on multiple tracks with their last one being the popular ‘Retumba’. MAKJ has also previously paired up with Hardwell on the club banger ‘Countdown’. So, take those two electronic stars, mix in the Dutch titan that is Hardwell and blend it with the Grammy Award winning rapper and undisputed voice of the club Fatman Scoop, and the outcome is pure fireworks.

With the unity of these four huge artists coming together for this masterpiece of thrilling EDM, different styles collide for a release that is as frenzied as it is meteoric as injections of synths permeate like an electric current through Fatman Scoop’s countdown commands, for hypnotising melody stabs follow. It’s a true face melter of the highest order, with a slick of finessed bass to bring another deeper, grooving dimension around the halfway mark; it’s a cherry-picked amalgamation that marries the worlds of EDM, big-room, high-intensity MC’ing and more.

As Revealed Recordings continues to issue defining tracks, praised by many across the industry, ‘Left Right’ has been keeping fans eagle-eyed ever since Hardwell premiered an earlier version of the track during his Creamfields 2018 mainstage – and thankfully, the wait is now no more. Setting alight sets since then that have captivated the hordes of fans across the mainstages of Tomorrowland and Ultra Music Festival Miami, as well as support from big-hitters in the scene including Fedde Le Grand and label favourites W&W and Kura; make sure you’re ready to jump ‘Left Right’ with the Revealed Recordings crew when the track is released October the 18th, 2019.

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Riding high on the success of their busiest festival season to date, Brazil’s biggest dance music export, Cat Dealers, team up with US sensation MAKJ for a bass-fuelled offering that is set to keep the spirit of summer alive. Rewind is available now on all streaming platforms via HUB Records / Sony Music Brazil.

The cut opens with a bright overtone, fuelled by a funk inspired guitar riff and nostalgic vocal line that truly harness the sound of summer. As the track’s motive takes a dramatic turn, the collaborators flaunt their mastery for bass-boosted drops, proving Rewind’s worth for peak time play. Showcasing an addictive blend of MAKJ’s open format style with Cat Dealers throttling Brazilian bass lines, the track serves as a versatile gem for main stage and club use. Both DJ Mag Top 100 placers are renowned for their heavy list of hits, with Rewind destined to follow suit as their next phenomenal dance anthem.

Cat Dealers have become a household name both in Brazil and on the worldwide circuit in recent years, with their viral remix of Tom Novy’s Your Body acting as a catalyst for international success. Boasting more than 152 million views on their YouTube channel, the brother duo continue to demonstrate global appeal with an extensive back-catalogue that includes remixes for the likes of Sam Feldt, R3HAB and Icona Pop, as well as collaboration projects with Will Sparks, Bruno Martini and Goldfish to name a few.

Since his breakthrough release with Hardwell on Countdown back in 2013, MAKJ has become known for his stellar collabs and flawless production skills, delivering a slew of notable releases including Let’s Get Fucked Up with Lil Jon and Party Till We Die with Timmy Trumpet, as well as recent tracks Retumba with Deorro and RAVE with Steve Aoki, Deorro and Showtek, all of which have further established this versatile producer. As MAKJ prepares to head in a new musical direction that spans hip-hop, Latin and more, fans can rest assure that his production output will still cater to his core EDM lovers.

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NYC based Chinese rapper Bohan Phoenix joins forces with heavyweight DJ and producer MAKJ and China’s #1 female rapper Vava, for new track Money Game, a multilingual summer smash that unites three artists from worlds apart.

Moving to the US aged 11, Chinese global rap sensation Bohan Phoenix quickly fell in love with hip hop, rapidly learning English by rapping along to his favourite tunes. Fast forward to adulthood and Bohan has mastered it, leading to multiple cross-cultural collaborations with Ryan Hemsworth, Dumbfoundead and Higher Brothers whilst his critically acclaimed JALA EP landed him impressive accolades including a Boiler Room and Fendi performance during New York Fashion Week alongside Migos, 21 Savage and Metro Boomin.

Meanwhile, MAKJ’s producer wizardry behind the new release see’s him strengthening his ties to China whilst following his new musical direction as an open format DJ pushing hip-hop, EDM and Latin beats. MAKJ discovered DJ’ing during his teenage years in China working as a professional race car driver. The production of Money Game evokes the energy and spirit of change MAKJ finds inspiring about China today, where he has been establishing himself as a touring mainstay since 2012 with hits alongside Hardwell, Steve Aoki, Deorro, Showtek, Lil Jon and more. Now lending her undeniable skill to Bohan & MAKJ, Vava is heralded as the “Rihanna of China.” and is a lyrical force to be reckoned with. Following Vava’s stint on popular talent show Rap of China, her appearance has led to a meteoric rise to fame in China and beyond.

The frenetic energy builds to the drop of the beat, swiftly followed by a pounding bass mastered by MAKJ. Bohan weaves his multilingual lyrics of English and Madarin whilst Vava showcases her signature wordplay that pays homage to her roots. Despite the risk of being hooked to the Money Game, all three artists demonstrate even in success you can stay true to yourself.

Revealing the inspiration behind this track Bohan asserts: “They tell you the world is a playground, then they tell you money rules the world. So it’s essentially nothing but a money game that we’re all caught up in. This song is me, Mack and Vava’s reminder to ourselves not to lose sight of what’s really important as we chase after our dreams and ambitions—don’t get caught up in the Money Game.”

Bohan Phoenix X MAKJ featuring Vava – Money Game is out now via Empire.

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Deorro and MAKJ team up for their fifth collaboration in just 18 months with sizzling party-starter, Retumba. The duo can’t resist a fiery collab having recently joined for Bring It Back, Knockout, Munequita Linda, Left Right and Shakalaka with Steve Aoki and Max Styler which combined, have racked up a total of 44 million streams. With both talents renowned for their heavy list of hits, Retumba will no doubt raise the bar for future dance and Latin blends.

Starting off as a steel drummed, reggaeton number, Retumba gathers momentum morphing into a bouncy, adrenaline filled beat. With Latin infused music currently taking central stage across the scene, close pals Deorro and MAKJ have done an impressive job of crafting up their own crossover version of the trend, following their earlier release of samba inspired Munequita Linda with Juan Magan and YFN Lucci.

After a decade of carving a signature space between bouncy electro beats and heritage-inspired Latin melodies, legendary Mexican-American producer Deorro has an undeniable ear for electronic hits. Gig wise, Deorro has played leading performances at major festivals including Ultra Music Festival, Coachella, Beyond Wonderland, Electric Daisy Carnival, Lollapalooza Chile, Argentina, Brazil and many more. While multi genre collaborations under his belt including Five More Hours with Chris Brown and smash hit Bailar with Latin legend Pitbull, Deorro continues to drive his thirst for innovating the dance music scene.

Accustomed to the fast life, race car driver turned world DJ, MAKJ has amassed an impressive roster of support from the likes of Afrojack, Chuckie, Avicii, Nicky Romero, David Guetta following breakthrough release of Countdown with Hardwell back in 2013. After a slew of notable releases over recent years including Let’s Get Fucked Up with Lil Jon and Party Till We Die with Timmy Trumpet, MAKJ heads in a new musical direction spanning hip-hop, Latin and more whilst still catering for his core EDM fans, with Retumba fitting into that mould perfectly.

Deorro x MAKJ – Retumba is out now via Ultra.

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Working together for their latest track, ‘Beast’, Purari and MAKJ have teamed up to create an intensely head-turning track with a powerful drive and momentum.

Purari has already released ‘Break Your Back’ featuring Waka Flocka on Laidback Luke’s label, Mixmash, and had his tracks played at Tomorrowland, EDC and Ultra Music Festival. Meanwhile, MAKJ has appeared at iconic festival slots across the country; playing at Ultra Miami in 2013 and 2014 and performing at the inaugural 2013 TomorrowWorld event in Georgia.

The track begins with high-pitched jabs that gather momentum and increase adrenaline, whilst a voice states: “you have five seconds to terminate this tape”. ‘Beast’ then activates, with fierce beats and synths dominating, before a tempo change slows the tune and transforms it momentarily. Nurturing placid synths, it still follows the same melody and hook but with a delicate approach. The track is extremely dynamic; adding anthemic synth into the mix then used to speed up the tempo once more before we’re receiving another taste of ‘Beast’.

With an impressive roster of support behind MAKJ, his edits, bootlegs and remixes have earned massive praise from the likes of Afrojack, Chuckie, Avicii, Nicky Romero, David Guetta and many more. His track with Hardwell, ‘Countdown’ that was released in 2013, also soared to the top spot on the Beatport charts just days after its release, now amassing over 11 million plays.

Purari and MAKJ are showing no signs of slowing down; not even a beast could stop them in their tracks. Grab your copy of ‘Beast’ from Revealed Recordings on the 5th of June 2019.

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Today, the newest addition to Payday Records, Philly born & raised brother rap duo, BlumBros release their autobiographical track “LS6” off of their upcoming debut EP Thank Da Jects, entirely produced by MAKJ (most known for his collaborative tracks “Countdown” with Hardwell, “Shakalaka” with Steve Aoki, “Let’s Get Fucked Up” with Lil Jon, and more), seamlessly colliding the worlds of dance and rap on one project. Hailing from the Blumberg Projects in North Philadelphia, the team of BlumBros x MAKJ gives listeners a high energy peek into their come-up. After reconnecting with each other as teenagers and creating music as a duo, the brothers realized that through their craft they could do two things; live their dream and share their story.

The song opens with a sitar-sounding guitar riff, reminiscent of past and present rap legends such as Swizz Beatz, Notorious B.I.G. and Lil Kim. Leading with MAKJ’s signature producer tag of a car speeding by, BlumBros proclaim “put my wrist on froze / I’ve been getting lit since I was 6 years old”. With the title “LS6”, or “lit since 6”, the rappers melodically explain how they have been grinding to the top since they were little kids, beginning with various foster homes and family struggles – the BlumBros are truly self-made. Able to fuse genres effortlessly, MAKJ’s release with BlumBros signifies a shift in his musical direction as an open format producer. Represented in his genre-defying DJ sets as well as relaunching his radio show and touring brand as “Open Format” MAKJ’s new direction sees him focus on hip-hop, latin and other musical infusions whilst still catering for his loyal EDM fans as he begins this exciting new stage of his journey.

“Nobody from our neighborhood has ever been on a plane really,” stated BlumBros. “So, when we recorded this EP, we made history just traveling to LA to record with a hot DJ/producer like MAKJ. We come from two different places but made a crazy project. No matter where you are from, music can bring everybody together and that’s what we want to do.”

“Working on the BlumBros EP was great,” said MAKJ. “Me and the guys connected on a musical level and they came ready to work. I wanted to approach the production in a way that matched their energy but didn’t sound like every other rap record that you hear. I brought my experience of playing live sets into the studio and we made magic. As executive producer of this project I’m extremely proud of what we have created.”

Able to fuse genres effortlessly, MAKJ’s release with BlumBros signifies a shift in his musical direction as an open format producer. Represented in his genre-defying DJ sets as well as relaunching his radio show and touring brand as “Open Format” MAKJs Collaboration with the BlumBros showcases his ability to create a genre bending sound, that is true to hip-hop but also still caters to his organic EDM fanbase.

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