Torro Torro Pumps up the Jams

I know I said I was doing samba week, but Torro Torro just released a new Moombahton track with Long Jawns, and I got distracted. They've long been one of my favorite groups ever since I heard Knockin' Boots (below), and realized what a dancefloor banger it was. Since most of these have been released and Moombahton became in vogue, Torro Torro has veered off into Moombahland. This new release shows they still have it, but there is nothing like those 2009/10 jams below. Give them some love on their soundcloud.

The Pump - Torro Torro & Long Jawns


Knockin' Boots - Torro Torro


Blue Blouse - Torro Torro [I lied, this came out early 2011, still pre-moombah days]


Panther (Torro Torro Remix) - Barletta [Are you ready for the Bass?]

ZOMBIIEESSS

Watch out, this is right about to get diirty. Zombies are coming for your brain (er, I mean money?) Zombies for Money are a Portuguese Kuduro/moombahton group that really strays towards the siren-y side of things, and damn can they drop a beat. Also, it should be no surprise that they are signed to Enchufada records.

Numbra One - Zombies for Money


This is the song that got me hooked on them. That drop is so sick, it would be just unreal in a big room at full volume. As a bonus, here's an awesome remix by Foamo - another person to definitely watch out for.

Numbra One (Foamo Remix) - Zombies for Money


Viva la Cumbia - Zombies for Money


Kolkata (dirty version) - Zombies for Money


Here is their latest EP, out on Trouble & Bass Records:
Zombies For Money - Oy Shaba EP by Trouble & Bass

Sonora (aka soundtrack)

I'm sad I'm just finding out about this guy so late, but better late than never, right? This dude's awesome at Moombahton, a more chill, floating version that really emphasizes the latin side of things rather than the dutch house side. I spent a bit of time hunting around his soundcloud, and here are some of the gems that I found.

Amor de Alicia

I mean... goddamn. Do check the Alica Keys original, it's fantastic.

Motivation


La Isla Bonita


Pitchito (Sonora remix of Frente Cumbiero)

Munchi'ng

Yeah, so Moombahton is getting a lot of play, as a reggaeton-based style of music with elements of dancehall, dutch house, hip hop, and latin influences. I'm not going to expound much on that, but it's worth commenting that Munchi is one of the best out there. He's gotten a lot of hype, deservedly so I think. The first song I found yesterday, a mellow song sampling Jay-Z that is sure to become one of my favorites. It's REAL good. The second song Laidback Luke regularly drops in his sets, a dancefloor banger if I've ever heard one. And a couple of others to sink your teeth into (get it?)

Me and My Bitch - Munchi (mellow, hip hop vibe)


And here's the sample

Pun Ain't Dead - Munchi (Represents for me the essence of Moombahton)


Andando - Munchi (latin vibe)


Esta Noche - Munchi (Munchi pulls an Afrojack, and it seems to come out of nowhere)


Mmmmm, tastes gooood.

Forever

I've been wanting to do this since the summer, and I am finally getting around to setting it up.  I'm planning on posting anything that I'm currently listening to on a daily-ish basis, a mix of indie, electronic, hip hop and whatever else I feel like, new and old. Expect music from all over the world.  So get ready.

The first song has to be the inspiration for this blog, a jam if I've ever heard one.  I don't remember how I found this, but I think it may have been because Bassnectar used to (and still might) throw this down in his sets. Put on good headphones or plug into speakers.

Strawberry Jam Forever - A.Skillz


Here are another couple of other songs from the summer that I wanted to post:

Chrome Optimism (Kush Arora's Tropical Bass Remix) - Dubblestandart with David Lynch and Lee Scratch Perry


Tremor (Chancha via Circuito ft. Wenceslada Remix) - Caracol


Pun Ain't Dead - Munchi (Mooooombahton to the max)


Mexican Mavis - Boy & Bear (Reminiscent of the Fleet Foxes)


Lassitude - Dj Fresh (a massive DnB track)