10 Hypeddit Artists to Check out at Miami Music Week 2016
It is that time of year again, when almost the entire dance music community gathers in Miami for Winter Music Conference, Miami Music Week and Ultra Music Festival. If you have never been it is most definitely something you need to put on your list. It’s an amazing week of pool parties, nightclubs, Ultra, and incredible shows.
If you are so lucky to be there this year – or if you just want to make sure your music library gets its own MMW infusion – here are 10 of the most famous and internationally recognized Hypeddit artists that you should definitely check out this year.
Crazibiza
Crazibiza crashed into the scene in 2012 and took the world by storm. Having more than 100 releases & remixes on world’s most respected labels (Defected, Ushuaia, Pacha, Ministry of Sound, Hed Kandi), Crazibiza is one of the most creative producer Duo of today.
Remixing both underground & crossover artists such as Swedish superstar duo Icona Pop, Axwell, Deadmau5, Adele, Wamdue Project and Barbara Tucker just to mention a few, Crazibiza continue to prove that they have the magic that everyone is after.
Catch them at:
March 16 – E11EVEN
March 17 – House Night Club
March 19 – Crazibiza Beach Club @ Intercontinental Hotel
Free Downloads
VINAI
VINAI formed in 2011 by Italian producers Alessandro and Andrea Vinai. As a duo, they have produced some incredible EDM songs. The success started with the publication of the single “Raveology” in January 2014 with DVBBS on Spinnin’ Records. they are known for their Melbourne bounce sound, in 2014 VINAI entered DJ Mags Top 100 DJs list at No. 62.
Catch them at:
March 16 – Spinnin Session @ The Nautilus
March 17 – Stacked
March 18 – NERVO + Friends @ HYDE BEACH
Free Downloads:
Dirty Audio
DIRTY AUDIO is a young, rising star in the electronic dance music scene. A Los Angeles native, DIRTY AUDIO discovered EDM at the age of 12, and it was only a matter of time before it became his true passion. In 2011 he began producing and has gained rapid support ever since.
Catch him at:
March 17 – Wall
March 18 – Nikki Beach
Free Downloads:
Lookas
If you come from Miami, you must represent big at WMC. Named by Rolling Stone as one of the Top 10 Acts to Watch This Year, LOOKAS is seizing the moment and finding new inspiration everyday.
The self-taught Miami upstart first arrived on the scene in late 2013 making major headwaves with his groundbreaking remix of “Tsunami” by DVBBS and Borgeous which was commissioned by Ministry of Sound and released as an official mix in early 2014. With over three million soundcloud plays, the success of the track gained LOOKAS international exposure and major recognition within the dance community.
Catch him at:
March 16 – The Hangar (Zero Gravity Tour)
March 20 – Ultra Music Festival
Free Downloads:
Kap Slap
Jared Lucas aka Kap Slap is a 25 year old DJ/Producer based outside of New York City. Initially recognized for his signature EDM/top 40 bootlegs that tailor to the college scene, Kap Slap now begins a new chapter of his career. Now that he has graduated from Lehigh University, Jared has the time and resources needed to pursue his dream and create his own original productions.
Catch him at:
March 19 – Wall
Free Downloads:
Robbie Rivera
Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Robbie Rivera is known for producing “tuff, sexy tribal house music.” In 1998, motivated by complete artistic control, Robbie Rivera and his wife Monica Olabarrieta, launched their own record label, juicy music. Artists who have collaborated with Robbie Rivera on remixes or compositions over the years include: Kylie Minogue, Madonna, Santana, Faithless, Basement Jaxx, Deadmau5, Tiesto, Kaskade, Pink, Ferry Corsten and David Guetta. DJ Magazine has named Rivera one of its ‘Top 100’ most influential DJ’s as chosen by its readers.
Catch him at:
March 16 – Made in Miami
March 18 – Juicy Beach @ Epic Hotel
March 20 – Axtone Event @ Delano Hotel
Free Downloads:
This Ain’t Bristol
The only label to make our list, This Ain’t Bristol is an up and coming label based in a “Berlin house dominated environment.” They have set sail to spread the message of Good Vibes House and build an appropriate platform for advanced UK house music.
Catch them at:
March17 – RVDIOVCTIVE: This Ain’t Bristol Meets Perfect Driver
Free Downloads:
Garmiani
With his roots deeply engrained in hip-hop and dancehall, Garmiani is a rare breed of electronic dance champion. Producer, former MC and all-round Swedish heavyweight, the Dim Mak favourite turned globetrotting contender comes with a highly evolved sound and support scaling every corner of the continent. When he isn’t rocking the globe’s biggest stages himself, you can be sure that one of his tunes is.
Catch him at:
March 17 – Dim Mak Miami 20th Anniversary
Free Downloads:
Two Friends
Matt Halper and Eli Sones, the young masterminds behind Two Friends, have quickly revamped from high school bedroom producers to one of the most promising dance music duos of 2016. Known for their viral remixes of “Trap Queen”, “I Miss You” and “Cool”, the two have, in unprecedented time, mastered a wide range of genres from deep, melodic house to harder progressive cuts. With their Spotify and SoundCloud views now exceeding 17 million and with eleven #1’s on Hype Machine, the boys are well on their way to becoming the next big dance act to come out of America.
Catch them at:
March 17 – Albion Hotel
Free Downloads:
Aly & Fila
As hot as the Sahara and standing every bit as tall as pyramids, they’re the single most successful group to have emerged from the spiritual lands of Egypt. From the Med to the Red and from up high in Cairo, to down deep in the Sinai, they’ve built an immense, ultra-loyal in-country following and worldwide.
Catch them at:
March 19 – Space
March 20 – Ultra Music Festival
Free Downloads:
