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The Ultimate Genre-By-Genre Paradiso 2014 Artist Guide (With Local Support)

June 25, 2014

[divider]TRAP/HIP-HOP[/divider]

[highlight]Ookay B2B Kennedy Jones[/highlight]

One of the highlights of the Paradiso lineup, the combination of southern-Californian producers Ookay and Kennedy Jones is another great set you won’t want to miss. The duo seem like a perfect fit, bringing their blends of hip-hop, bass, and just enough trap together for what will be an incredible set. The B2B set follows DJ Snake and Diplo’s trend at Lucky 2013, which incidentally made for an incredible hour of fun. Make sure you’re around for one of the trapiest/twonkiest/twerkiest (and entertaining) sets at Paradiso 2014.

https://soundcloud.com/borgore/the-borgore-show-on-siriusxm-electric-area-episode-21-w-guest-mix-by-kennedy-jones

[highlight]Paper Diamond[/highlight]

One of the most unique artists on the Paradiso 2014 lineup, Paper Diamond is sure to be that DJ who will have people talking for months after Paradiso (something those of you who saw him open for Excision at the Paramount in 2013 can attest to). Known as Alexander Botwin to his familiars, Colorado-native Paper Diamond has a distinct sound that begs for a listen, over and over again. He’s supported by great producers and DJs like Pretty Lights and Diplo and has a great catalogue of original tunes and remixes. If you don’t know much about Paper Diamond yet, you will after Paradiso.

[highlight]ƱZ[/highlight]

A mysterious trap delight, ƱZ is taking over the game while confounding everyone who doesn’t know who they are. Keeping the focus on the music, he/she is gaining support from the likes of Diplo and Flosstradamus, so they must be doing something right. ƱZ’s ‘Trap Shit’ series is a must listen for any trap fan, and has those of us who have listened just want more. Catch one of the most entertaining and secretive artists in ƱZ at Paradiso 2014. We may not know who’s behind the mask, but ƱZ’s music speaks for itself.

https://soundcloud.com/ball-trap-music/sets/z-diplo-friends-x-04-05-2014

[highlight]What So Not[/highlight]

Duo What So Not are one of the most exciting inclusions on the Paradiso 2014 linuep. What So Not is comprised of Australians Harley Streten (aka Flume) and Emoh Instead. Their recent collab with RL Grime, Tell Me, was all any of us could talk about the second it released. Flume himself is one of the growing stars of dance music, and his attendance in What So Not form may be the last you see in that iteration up here for awhile.

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