This past Friday, a short clip of Spinnin’ Records‘ soon to be released production, “Balkan” was previewed on their YouTube channel. Additionally, it was also made known that the track will be released on Tiesto‘s Musical Freedom imprint. There has however been, no mention of the artist connected with the clip yet which has been a trend followed by Spinnin’ of late.
The track kicks off with an ethnic South-Eastern European trumpet loop which is accompanied by fitting percussion work and gets built up by lasers and the commonly used “are you ready” vocal sample. Moving ahead the big room drop is unleashed with a splendid kick drum and plucks.
After the launch of the preview, certain fans of the imprint took to social media with an onslaught of negative criticism.
did anybody listened the preview of Balkan? I think it's worst release on @musicalfreedom, They need to work more on the track.—
Frank Torres (@TheFrankRadical) January 10, 2014
Ok this Balkan song is really horrible.. wtf is Spinnin records thinking—
Anthony Moukarzel (@A_moukarzel) January 11, 2014
"Spinnin Records proudly presents: Pauly D & Paris Hilton – Balkan"—
David Feltzer (@davidfeltzer) January 10, 2014
Ok, that's it, this crap has gone too far…
youtube.com/watch?v=orf2tK…—
Lazy Rich (@djlazyrich) January 11, 2014
The negativity aside, a couple of familiar faces from the industry went to bat for the clip and offer their positive support.
Dude that new Balkan tune on @SpinninRecords is driving me crazy. I am so in awe of what that gem is going to do to current house music OMG!—
Ookay (@Ookayx) January 12, 2014
@Ookayx Balkan is so good—
CARNAGE (@djcarnage) January 12, 2014
@Ookayx @djcarnage ok just heard it now and def is one of the most unique house songs I've heard in a while… feelin it!—
VALENTINO KHAN (@ValentinoKhan) January 12, 2014
Listen to the preview below now and let us know what you think of “Balkan”. Be sure to also tell us who you think has produced the track.