It seems, now more than ever, that virtually anyone can be a DJ. All you need is a computer to create an annoying, repetitious beat that makes its listeners question, "Should I dance or should I break something?”
It has become increasingly challenging for house music, a sub-genre of electronic dance music (EDM), to gain a significant foothold in the music world due to it inability to be played on the radio.
With DJs producing loud songs like Bangarang, which dominate the popular opinion of EDM and all its sub-genres, the ability of softer, less aggressive songs to become popular has been hindered until late.
It seems that DJs have finally grasped the concept that in order to be on the radio, you need words! I don't turn my radio on to hear a beat.
Look at the recent popularity of the Skrillex, Diplo, and Justin Bieber collaboration Where Are U Now. This house music mashup can be heard every 10 minutes on the popular stations, not to mention it's continued showing at number 11 on the Top 50 Global Tracks the United States on Spotify.
Although Diplo and Skrillex released an album full of collaborations with artists, it fails in comparison to the most recent release of the electronic duo Disclosure’s album Caracal.
Filled with 11 tracks with names like The Weeknd this album does not disappoint in the slightest.
Opening with a roughly 7-minute song with vocals from The Weeknd, Caracal sets it easy going, chill vibe in motion. Following this is the Disclosure and Sam Smith collaboration Omen, which was released as a single and found immense popularity among listeners.
Disclosure has been able to find a balance between their beats and artist selection. In comparison to the Diplo Skrillex album, where 2 Chainz and Justin Bieber are the only recognizable names to a run of the mill listener, Caracal brings together Lorde, The Weeknd, Sam Smith, Miguel as well as a host of other artists.
It is important to note that Disclosure makes the beats for each song on the album, thus when listens hear these songs, they automatically assume whoever is singing owns the song. This is false, each artist is featured.
Disclosure does an impeccable job of showcasing their music making capabilities with the voices of many popular artists. The album even showcases two tracks, Jaded and Echoes, with no featured artists, it is assumed the voices being heard are those of the two brothers, Howard and Guy Lawrence, who make up Disclosure.
Known for their distinct design to their album as showcased in the cover photo of this article as well as the album cover itself, a work of Disclosures is unmistakable.
This album presents extreme versatility. You could listen to it on a Friday or Saturday while getting ready and heading out as well as during finals week when your stress is through the roof.
The album provides a perfect balance of a relaxed and upbeat ambiance.
It is an album I would highly recommend you let your ears be captivated by the beauty that is Caracal. You will not be disappointed.
