One of the biggest names in the world of dance music today, Afrojack is known for many a things, including his love for cars, a lavish lifestyle but foremost, his music. A big hit amongst those who consider big room their staple, Afrojack has collaborated with the likes of Martin Garrix, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Steve Aoki, Chris Brown and many more, as well as remixing the likes of Tiesto, Avicii, David Guetta, Lana Del Rey, 30 Seconds To Mars amongst others. But he is much more than mainstream singles and collaborations. Afrojack’s music is real and unpretentious, and all about having fun, making him the perfect artist for Smirnoff Experience Music Festival. As he prepares to take over India with his 5 city tour, that includes a stop in Mumbai for Smirnoff Experience Music Festival, we bring you 5 Afrojack tracks that can still set the dancefloors on fire. Check them out.
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Pacha On Acid
Before his advent into big room and pop crossovers, Afrojack was dishing out some fantastic music, be it through his originals or remixes. One of them was his single on Steve Angello’s iconic record label, SIZE Records, back in 2010, titled Pacha On Acid. With a bouncy, groovy bassline that hinges towards electro house, the track is evidence enough that Afrojack is much more than big room hits and arena anthems. -
Steve Angello – Gypsy (Afrojack Remix)
Remixing someone like Steve Angello isn’t an easy job, but Afrojack handled it with a certain panache. Released back in 2008, Afrojack gave the original quite the minimalistic, tribal yet groovy sound that gives the original a new dimension altogether.
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Afrojack ft. The PartySquad – Drop Down (Do My Dance)
Not a stranger to collaborations, Drop Down (Do My Dance), with Dutch duo The Partysquad was one of Afrojack’s first ever collaborations, and a pretty good one at that. A unique percussive line, coupled with vocal samples and chops, and an infectious synth melody that will occupy space in your mind, the track is one that would be perfect at clubs!
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Franky Rizardo & Daniel Beasley – Sensei (Afrojacks Lost Remix)
A lot of Afrojack’s unconventional music came out when he was making his name in the world of dance music, and his remix of Franky Rizardo & Daniel Beasley’s ‘Sensei’ is definitely one of them. Giving the remix a touch of tech house, Afrojack delivers one of the most unexpected remix of his career with Sensei. -
Afrojack & Tocadisco – Tequila Sunrise (Original Mix)
Teaming up with German DJ and producer Tocadisco in 2011, Afrojack produced a gem of a single in the form of ‘Tequila Sunrise’. A wonderful progressive house number, with a delectable bassline, thumping kick drum and an anthemic synth line, Tequila Sunrise still has the capacity to set the dancefloor on fire.
So if you’re looking for a real party with real people, Smirnoff Experience Music Festival is the festival for you!
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