WALKER & ROYCE have had a milestone yr with regards to releases, notably having helped Diplo launch his Increased Floor label on the finish of 2019 and extra just lately having been tapped by GODMODE to remix Channel Tres’ hit single, “Controller.”
On prime of all this, their ‘Guidelines Don’t Apply’ present on Insomniac Radio (Sirius) has been flourishing, they usually’ve part of numerous excessive profile digital occasions— together with sharing a invoice with Snoop Dogg at Blond:ish’s Abracadabra Competition, DIRTYBIRD’s Couchout and Rave The Vote.
Following the discharge of their debut album, Self Assist, Walker & Royce grew to become a family title; the LP confirmed off their capability to wield music as a therapeutic agent and enter the crossover sphere with an array of notable vocal collaborations. It’s this widespread enchantment that led to the outfit incomes coveted spots at Coachella, Lighting in a Bottle, and extra marquee appearances all through 2019 and 2020 (pre-covid).
We caught up with them to ask them to compile an unique playlist and they usually instructed us:
“It has been such a loopy yr for thus many causes so the theme of this playlist is ‘songs that bought us via 2020’. Whereas we spent quite a lot of time this yr revisiting previous music that we love we determined that we wished this playlist to be principally about new music that actually caught our consideration. Identical to 2020 it is a bit moody, we hope you get pleasure from it!”
Walker & Royce – Need2Freek
“Like we talked about earlier than, 2020 has been moody and Need2Freek displays simply that. We actually miss being out DJing each weekend, we miss seeing everybody freak out on the dance flooring. With hypnotic chords and relatable vocals it is our message to the world to by no means cease dancing.”
Channel Tres – Skate Depot
“Palms in your pocket whereas we skate to Frankie Beverly…” Channel is so good, all the vibe is at all times on level. This observe has such a west coast/California really feel, kind of like Dr. Dre made a disco observe. Additionally the truth that everybody began curler skating this yr makes it hit more durable.”
Marc Rebillet – You and Me
“This man is wonderful! His stay act is quite a lot of improv comedy and is insanely enjoyable however he’s additionally an unimaginable musician. He constantly loops and layers his personal vocals over tremendous funky basslines and keys totally on the fly. This observe is such a vibe.”
wwoman – Consuming Ass 2020
“Whereas the title of this observe is a bit foolish it has nothing to do with the tune in any respect. It is really this tremendous cool observe that instantly takes you to a different place. We will not consider it isn’t an enormous hit, the vocals are so easy and refreshing.”
Eli Escobar – Give Love
“Eli Escobar is a NYC legend and his music retains getting higher and higher. This yr he self launched a bunch of stuff on his Evening Folks label and we’ve been listening to all of it. Give Love is likely to be our favourite report all yr.”
Armand Van Helden & Chris Lake – The Reply
“How about these two guys teaming up collectively? And if that wasn’t sufficient, Arthur Baker and Victor Simonelli are credited on the observe as nicely. If we have been nonetheless DJing on a regular basis this could be performed at each set. And Love actually is the reply and is completely what we’d like after a yr like this.”
Bonobo & Completely Huge Extinct Dinosaurs – Heartbreak
“Wow…. Correct 90’s rave vibes proper right here, this observe immediately takes us to a different place. The manufacturing on this observe is ideal. We’ve got at all times liked what TEED does and him teaming up with Bonobo doesnt impact that in any respect. Positively cannot wait to see the dance flooring react to this as soon as issues are again.”
VNSSA – Dance Evening
“VNSSA hasn’t let 2020 get her down, she has launched a few of our favourite music this yr and has actually come into her personal. We’re actually feeling the acid breaks vibe, it sounds so contemporary to us however on the similar time has a classic really feel we love. Dance Evening is an ideal instance of that.”
Wajatta – 138
“We’ve got been obsessive about Wajatta since they got here out with their first album a couple of years again. It’s the unimaginable duo of musician and performer Reggie Watts and LA Techno legend John Tejada. This yr they launched their 2nd album Do not Let Get You Down and it is wonderful. Reggies voice hugs John’s music completely. 138 is our favourite one proper now however examine all of them out.”
Steve ‘Silk’ Hurley & The Voices Of Life ft Sharon Go – The Phrase Is Love (Silk’s Anthem Of Life Combine)
“That is the one traditional observe on right here however it’s a great one. As we talked about earlier than; what all of us want proper now could be love and this tune reminds us of that. Uplifting vocals and a universally good groove, correct Home Music. These are the songs that helped us this yr and we hope they assist you.”
