A regular player in San Francisco’s party scene, DJ King Most can be found working dance floors across the Bay Area—usually multiple times a week—with regular trips to rock parties in LA in between. We caught up with him to find out what Summer Jams are keeping him moving this summer.
Drake feat. Sampha “The Motion”
Yes, DRAKE! Though not as polarizing as Yeezy, he undeservedly gets his share of hate as well. Yes, he can sing and he’s from Canada, deal with it. He can also write a perfect song about fair-weather friends, pick a great beat that channels The Blade Runner soundtrack and ask Sampha for the enjoyable vocal assist on this track. Sampha, by the way, will be blowing up by the time you finish this sentence.
Classix “Holding On”
Curse this song, it’s so good. What’s good about it you ask? I say “everything and then some”. It’s more than just the slinky baseline and the 123 BPM that all DJs love, it’s the vocal sample and lush chords that provide a perfect cross section of hopefulness while still having this subtle feel of melancholy. Equate it to enjoying a perfect day at the beach, but not having a ride home.
Los Girls “On My Mind”
It’s hard not to compare these guys to Rhye. I can’t help it. They’re two mysterious music makers who’ve been putting out tunes in the spirit of “post soul” while penning the perfect love bomb for you to romance it up. Hopefully more will surface, but in the meantime “On My Mind” is the one.
Mayer Hawthorne “Richard” (prod. by Pharrell)
For every son who loves his father and for every father who loves his son, this is the song. I remember the first time I heard this. I also remember playing it four times in a row while sitting in my driveway. Pharrell—currently ruling the summer with Daft Punk and Robin Thicke Hits—gives a hand on the production.
Typesun “The PL”
Dear British people: Stop being so great at R&B music. Add Typesun to the Jessie Wares and Omars of the world with his second song “The PL.” This youngster’s voice is phenomenal—so phenomenal that all he needed were a few bits of percussion and this faint horn chord that quietly loops in the background. Every time I sneak this into my DJ sets there’s always a few people who ask about it. And rightfully so—it’s too good to ignore.
What’s your favorite Summer Jam of 2013?