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Why Instagram Removed The Hashthag #EDM

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News has spread like wildfire around social media and blogs about the sudden removal of #EDM from Instagram earlier today. The ban has caused many to believe that it was in result of the recent deaths that occurred during HARD Summer that were allegedly drug-related. Even a petition on Change.org was created with people of the EDM community urging the company to reinstate the hashtag.

 
According to a recent post from THUMP, the real reason that the hashtag has been removed is not exactly what people are speculating. In the article, THUMP explains that they were emailed by a spokesperson from Instagram, telling them that:
 
 
 

“We block (i.e. make unsearchable) certain hashtags when they are consistently being used to share images and videos that violate our Community Guidelines. In this case, #EDM was being used to share content that violates our guidelines around nudity… We’re also working on ways to better communicate our policies around hashtags.”

 
 
 
This actually holds merit, because there are some dark corners of Instagram with some photos that are not anywhere near appropriate for a social media platform. But hey, with millions for photos being posted per day on Instagram, it’s next to impossible to police it at all times. This is why the easiest thing to do for the company is just to remove a hashtag from being used all together until the situation can be resolved. Just a month ago, the hashtag #curvy was removed as well. But Instagram was slammed with outrage that it was ridding a term that is widely accepted in society, so the hashtag was brought back and is now moderated.

 
In essence, the likelihood of the very popular hashtag being removed in result of the recent deaths at HARD Summer is not plausible. Although it seems like a perfectly good reason why the hashtag was banned with the recent tragedies that have occurred, it’s just an unfortunate coincidence. Now you might be thinking, “Why aren’t any sexually explicit or drug related hashtags banned?” The explanation is quite clear, actually- popularity. Those “bad” hashtags don’t even compare to the amount of photos that were posted under #EDM. The reason that photos containing nudity or any other illegal content were being posted using #EDM is because the hashtag was so damn popular. I mean, that hashtag was in the 10’s of millions in the photo count. Literally anything was being posted using that hashtag. Photos that had absolutely nothing to do with the EDM community were included under it. People were taking advantage of it and posting anything and everything under it. So it comes as to no surprise that a large number of photos that do not meet Instagram’s standards would show up.

 
We can all rest easy that Instagram doesn’t actually hate EDM or anything like that. If they really wanted to ban the hashtag for any reason other than what they gave, then all variation hashtags would be gone as well. The hashtag could come back, though there has been no statement as of yet from Instagram regarding the future of #EDM. If the hashtag does come back, be prepared for the it to be moderated just like the #curvy hashtag reinstatement.

 
 
Source: THUMP.com

5 Reasons You Should Attend Imagine Music Festival 2015

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Zach Warren
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As we enter the month of August of 2015, it can only mean one thing. Imagine Music Festival is just around the corner. This one of a kind electronic dance music festival located in Atlanta, Georgia is shaping up to be on of the top music festivals in the east coast of the U.S. Founded by one of Atlanta’s leading promotion companies, Iris Presents, this home-grown festival is beginning to separate itself from the competition among the plethora of music festivals in this region of the country. Imagine Music Festival has been ranked as one of the top festivals in the world and chosen as one of 15 festivals to attend by Fest300. Here are 5 good reasons that you should plan to attend Imagine Music Festival this year.
 
 
 

1. Location, location, location

 
Imagine Music Festival is located in the heart of Downtown Atlanta along the beautiful Atlanta Beltline. You really can’t get much better with the scenery of the Historic Fourth Ward Park and Masquerade Music Park. Watching the sunset each evening last year was a great addition to some of the fantastic performances and vibes at the festival. With IMF being very close to downtown Atlanta, it can be easily accessed from pretty much anywhere you might be coming from. Along with a great location, hotels are widely available around the area for those who are traveling long distance to attend.
 
 
 

2. The diverse lineup

 
Once again, this festival has delivered a diverse lineup full of amazing talent across the board. Imagine Music Festival truly mixed things up this year by keeping it simple, but still bringing some well-known names that everyone will enjoy. Electro house duo Dada Life will turn the festival into Dada Land and make everyone go a little bananas. Morgan Page and Felix Cartal will bring some incredible uplifting progressive and electro tunes that house fans will absolutely love. A few legendary acts will also be joining the fun. There will be some classic drum n’ bass from the veteran group Black Sun Empire, along with the one and only,The Crystal Method bringing their unique breakbeat and alternative sound. Plus, there’s definitely no shortage of bass on the bill this year. Trap and fans will rejoice with the likes of Brillz, Crizzly, K Theory, and Buku. We can’t forget the dubstep superstar Datsik that will lay down some serious bass on the main stage. Also we will get a special treat with dj set from Atlanta’s own King of Crunk, Lil Jon. Talk about a wide-spread layout of genres, right?
 
 
 

3. Affordable ticket prices

 
When the tickets first went on sale last fall for 2015, they were priced at a surprisingly low $50 for GA and $150 for VIP. Currently, tickets are still at a bargain of $129 for GA and $229 for VIP. With a lineup as stacked as this year’s, there is truly no reason not to jump on that cheap of a price for a 2-day festival. You won’t find another festival this summer with a price this low, that’s for certain. The prices are also subject to slightly increase just before the festival, but not by much. You can get tickets for Imagine Music Festival here.
 
 
 

4. Intimate feel with a convenient layout

 
Smaller, more intimate festivals like IMF can be a wonderful experience. Unlike a huge commercial music festival, the venue is slightly smaller which means less walking for you, and more chances to hear as much music as possible. It’s nice to be at a festival every once in a while where you don’t have to walk what seems like a mile to get to another stage. If you want to hear something else, the next stage is just a short distance away so you won’t miss a thing. Along with the convenience of the venue layout, the crowd is not small, but it is not overcrowded either. It really does create a more intimate feel with a crowd that’s not packed like sardines at a stage.
 
 
 

5. The after party activities

 
The party won’t stop when the event has to close each night. Imagine Music Festival will be hosting after parties following both days of the festival. On Saturday night, there will be two after parties: one at the Masquerade, which is conveniently located right next to the festival’s venue, and the other being at The Iris venue which is only about a 15 minute drive from the venue. On Sunday night, the after party will be back at the Masquerade venue. The doors will open at 10 pm and close at 3 am each night. The best part about having an after party right next to the venue is that you only have to take a short walk across the park to get there after the music stops. Most 2-day festivals like IMF have their after parties, if they have any, at a different location. Imagine is providing you with an after party literally right next door to the festival’s venue. So the party will quickly move inside where you can rage on until the wee hours of the morning.
 
 
Check out the awesome IMF 2014 official after movie, and relive the special moments from last year’s festival.
 

 
 
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TomorrowWorld Is Now Hiring For 2015

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Zach Warren
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TomorrowWorld 2015 will be returning on September 25-27th for its 3rd-annual year to the hallowed grounds of Chattahoochee Hills in southwest Atlanta, Georgia. Just like the years prior, TomorrowWorld is looking for a staff of hard working people willing to help make sure that the festival runs smooth and seamlessly.

 
A hiring fair for jobs with this massive festival will be held next Friday, August 7th, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m., and then on Saturday, August 8th, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. These two events will be held at the Cedar Grove Community Center located at 9285 Cedar Grove Rd. Fairburn, Ga. In order to be interviewed for any positions with TomorrowWorld, you must be 21 years of age and must bring a valid ID upon arrival.

 
The festival is seeking workers to help with a wide range of positions including entrancing, campground, ticketing, administration, and much more. Details and job descriptions will be available at the fair next week.

 
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Historic Masquerade Venue Confirmed To Be Replaced By New Apartment Complex – (Atlanta, Ga.)

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Zach Warren
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Last year around early November, Atlanta Beltline officials presented plans of replacing one of the city’s most historic music venues, The Masquerade, with a new residential apartment development. The talk wasn’t based around if it would happen, but when it would happen. Now, according to a recent article posted by Costar.com, the project has been confirmed and developers hope to begin building as early as October of 2015; but that date is not official as of yet. It could possibly take even longer to get this project started. 

 
The article from Costar.com states, “SWH Residential Partners, LLC, a development partnership of Worthington Hyde Partners, confirmed last week the purchase of 3.3 acres of land along the Atlanta Beltline for $5.265 million. The purchase from Southeast Capital Companies includes The Masquerade concert venue, and adjacent 1.32 acres, for $2.8 million.”

 
The plan is to repurpose The Masquerade building into an adapt re-use development. This means that the building will still remain in use, but unfortunately no longer as a music venue. The remainder of the purchased land around The Masquerade will be used to develop an eight-story luxury apartment complex.

 
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The Masquerade is not just a large part of Atlanta’s music scene, but the building itself is a piece of Atlanta history as well. The Masquerade is actually an old excelsior mill which was called the Dupre Excelsior Mill, and is said to have been built between the years of 1890-1905. The old mill finally became the well-known music venue and night club in 1989, The Masquerade. The venue has housed concerts from a wide range of music genres including rock, metal, punk rock, electronic music, and even a little hip-hop as well. The building contains three principle stages that make up the venue: Heaven, Purgatory, and Hell. 
This special venue is absolutely one of a kind, and one that cannot be matched by any other in the city of Atlanta. From the old-fashioned stone walls, to the creaky old floors, to its almost spooky looking medieval chandeliers, this venue take you a step back in time when you’re there. Although to the average passerby it might look like abandoned beat up old building with a weathered neon sign which reads, “The Masquerade,” to music lovers, it was their home. It’s a place where some music lovers of so many genres gathered on several nights throughout the week to hear some great music and make some wonderful memories. When walking through that old building, it almost feels like you are in an entrance line to one of those castle-themed rides at an amusement park. It’s really the only way I think I could describe that place to someone who hasn’t been inside before. This beloved venue has brought some huge names in EDM to the city of Atlanta including Skrillex, Nero, Deadmau5, and even Excision. It definitely holds a special place in my heart as well as many other electronic music lover’s hearts in the city of Atlanta.

 
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Despite October being the time that the developer would like to get the ball rolling, The Masquerade still has a shows lined up through October 26th according to their show calendar. Which raises the question, is this truly the time that they will begin the project? It doesn’t appear to be from their schedule. This will definitely be a bittersweet goodbye to a venue in which thousands of people around the city of Atlanta have cherished for so long. So many Atlanta locals have spent much of their youth attending concerts throughout The Masquerade’s 25-year tenure as a venue. There’s certainly been a lot of memories made in that place for so many people, memories that will last for a lifetime. The good news is, there’s still a couple more chances for you ravers out there to enjoy this venue one last time as The Masquerade:  The Mad Decent Block Party which is happening this Friday, July 31st, and the second-annual Imagine Music Festival which is scheduled for Labor Day Weekend, August 29-30th. Both of these must-see events still have tickets available with the links provided below. What better way for EDM lovers to round out many years of amazing music and memories, as well as a great 2015 summer season, than to end it with two incredible events such as Mad Decent Block Party and Imagine Music Festival? 

 
CLICK HERE FOR MAD DECENT BLOCK PARTY TICKETS!
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CLICK HERE FOR IMAGINE MUSIC FESTIVAL TICKETS!

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Source: Costar

Watch Now: Tomorrowland Belgium 2015 (Live Stream)

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Tomorrowland – Belgium
Tomorrowland is a one of a kind music festival that unites more than 200 nationalities during one amazing and magical festival weekend in Belgium.

Mad Decent Block Party 2015 Coming To Atlanta – 7/31

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Zach Warren
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Get ready, Atlanta, the famed traveling party known as the Mad Decent Block Party is headed your way next Friday, July 31st. The time is almost here for ATL to get wild and crazy once again with a few of the top EDM acts supported by the Mad Decent label. This will be the third visit to the city of Atlanta for Mad Decent Block Party. Over the past few years, MDBP has brought the house down with DJ’s like Dillon Francis, Flosstradamus, Zeds Dead, Flume, Major Lazer, RL Grime, and many more.

 
For the 2015 edition of the block party, Mad Decent will be packing a punch once again bringing us some big names in electronic music- Keys N Krates,Major Lazer, Meaux Green, Shiba San, TWRK, Yellow Claw, and Zeds Dead.
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There’s truly no shortage of bass in this year’s lineup for Atlanta. Which, to be honest, is nothing that this city is going to complain about, right?! The party is going to take place in the Historic Fourth Ward & Masquerade Music Park next Friday, July 31st, and the event will begin at 2:30pm. Tickets for this event are still available at about 50 bucks plus fees. If you are a fan of any of these artists on this lineup, or a fan of some awesome live EDM performances, then there shouldn’t be any reason for you not to grab a ticket and head down to the MDBP next Friday!

 
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS!

 
But the party doesn’t stop there. MDBP is holding a special afterparty which will be held inside the Masquerade when the music stops outside. There are no announcements yet as to who the performing DJ’s are. The only announcement made is that it will be the Mad Decent All Stars. With a title like that, you know there’s going to be some big surprises in store for the afterparty. Tickets are now on sale for the official afterparty as well at a low $25. 

 
CLICK HERE FOR AFTERPARTY TICKETS!

 
Here’s a little mix of some good tunes by Diplo & Friends Radio to get you pumped up for the madness that will ensue next weekend.

 
Please read the prohibited items below:

Prohibited Items
Please ensure that any security personnel involved in searches are aware of the finally approved list of prohibited items and that such final list is posted outside of all venue entrances.
The MDBP Tour requires that the following items be prohibited from being allowed into MDBP events.

-Outside food or drink
-Glass in any form
-Unsealed: cigarette packages, tampons, packs of gum, chapstick/lip gloss
-Masks of any kind
-Eyedrops
-Focus light beam devices, including laser pointers (please see special section below)
-LED gloves, LED microlights, etc.
-Balloons, balls, Frisbees, and/or any other projectile.
-Pacifiers
-Kandi bracelets and/or necklaces
-Large bags or purses
-Stuffed animals or dolls
-Electronic or vapor cigarettes
-Large bags or backpacks
-Totems and/or flagpoles
-Marker pens and spray paint
-Flyers, stickers, and posters
-Flammable products or materials and sprays
-Illegal substances of any kind (including medical marijuana)
-Drug paraphernalia
-Vitamins
-Water guns, water balloons, and/or any other kind of water projectile
-Tripods, monopods, or selfie sticks.
-Any item that can be used as a weapon, including wallet chains
-Any item that can be used as a means to disturb the peace, endanger the safety of the crowd, and/or
inflict damage to people and goods
-Fireworks, pyrotechnics, or any other kind of explosive
-Single-lens reflex cameras, including digital single-lens reflex cameras (SLR/DSLR)
-Pets (except service animals with a current rabies certification)
-Large umbrellas

 
Special Note About CamelBak-style Water Bladder Systems
Although CamelBak-style water bladder systems are allowed empty into the venue, the water bladders themselves must be capable of being removed from the carrier and must be transparent enough to allow security to visually inspect the empty bladder. Additionally CamelBak-style bladder carriers must have no more than 2 main compartments and 1 small compartment. Any CamelBak- style water bladder that cannot be removed from the carrier and/or is opaque enough to prevent visual inspection, and any CamelBak-style bladder carriers larger than the permitted size will not be allowed into the venue.
Special Note About Prescription and OTC Medications
Prescription medication are allowed only in the original prescription bottle, any persons attempting to bring in prescription medication must have a government-issued photo identification card that matches the name printed on the prescription, and the pills in the bottle must match the description printed on the prescription. Further, if a person has mixed multiple pills in a single prescription container or if a person is attempting to enter with prescription pills in a non-prescription container, medical representatives should be involved to make the final determination about whether or not such pills are to be allowed in the venue.
Over-the-counter medications are allowed in provided that they are new and the original, factory- sealed container.
Special Note About Focus Light Beam Devices
Focus light beam devices of any kind or type, including laser pointers, are not allowed into MDBP events.
The MDBP Tour requires that security inside the venue be diligent in addressing focus light beam devices that may make it through the searches.
As allowed by local laws, it is requested that security remove or render useless the any focus light beam devices that make it into the venue; should local law prevent the confiscation of batteries and/or the devices themselves, it shall be at the sole discretion of security personnel, in accordance with typical venue policies, as to how focus light beam devices are addressed.

Contest: Get Your Vocals Featured on Marshmello-“INvinCibLe”

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Zach Warren
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Future bass producer, Marsmello, is giving his #mellogang fans an awesome chance to have their vocals featured on his newest track “INvinCibLe”. Just moments ago, Marshmello posted on Facebook and Soundcloud about the special contest. For all of you aspiring vocalists out there in #mellogang, now is your time to shine and get your vocals featured on a really cool track. Also as an added bonus to the feature, Marshmello mentioned some “hidden surprises” would be included with the winnings of this contest.

 

LOOKING FOR VOCALS! JoyTime RecordsCONTEST time! We’ve been sitting on this track Invincible for a while now and haven…

Posted by marshmello on Wednesday, July 22, 2015

 
Check out and download “INvinCibLe” below.

Earn A Free Ticket To TomorrowWorld By Joining The Atlanta Music Project Street Team

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Zach Warren
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The Atlanta Music Project, founded in 2010, is a non-profit organization which brings music education to the underprivileged youth in the city of Atlanta. It is comprised of a group of kind and giving people, who dedicate their own time to provide this wonderful service to the youth of Atlanta. Most of these children might not get the opportunity to do so without this organization. The Atlanta Music Project strives to generate a positive social change in the communities they serve. These people teach their students how to perform in orchestras and choirs as well through intense courses throughout the school year.

 
This summer, The Atlanta Music Project has teamed up with TomorrowWorld and a group of hard-working local volunteers to help provide a great summer season of music education for not only the underprivileged youth, but locals and fans of music as well. The Atlanta Music Project also has a group of individuals which make up the AMP Street Team. The AMP Street team are a team of volunteers which ensures that concerts run as smoothly as possible. AMP Street Team members also help young artists by giving them rides to their concerts, chaperoning, helping build stages for their concerts, and raising funds to help purchase new instruments.

 
TomorrowWorld is now a proud partner of the Atlanta Music Project which supports its AMP Street Team. This is a great way for everyone to give back to the community that both TomorrowWorld and AMP love the most, their hometown of Atlanta. If you make the pledge of #LoveTomorrow and completing 24 hours of your volunteer service, you can earn a free Full Madness pass to TomorrowWorld 2015. Here is how you can make the pledge and become part of the Atlanta Music Project Street Team:

 
– The deadline for application submissions is next Wednesday July 15, 2015 at 10pm EST.
 
– Volunteer hours must be completed by Monday September 21, 2015.
 
– #LoveTomorrow Pledge applicants must be 21+ by September 25, 2015.

 
CLICK HERE TO MAKE THE PLEDGE!

 
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Imagine Music Festival Announces Phase II Lineup with Official 2014 Aftermovie

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Zach Warren
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After announcing phase I lineup for the 2015 installment of Imagine Music Festival in Atlanta, Georgia, we were left hanging on the edges of our seats waiting for the second phase of artists. Now the time has finally arrived with the announcement of the complete lineup with phase II. Scheduled for Labor Day Weekend, August 29-30th, this nationally recognized EDM festival is just a mere 2 months away which is certainly a long time at all. As exciting as the countdown may be, now fans have even more of a reason to be pumped for this music festival with this stellar lineup release.

 
IMF delivered a strong phase I lineup including headliners, Dada Life, GRiZ, Chromeo, Datsik, The Glitch Mob, and even Lil Jon, along with a staggering list of diverse talent as well. On Monday, July 6th, phase II was announced and . In addition to the stacked headliners, Imagine Music Festival added progressive house superstar, Morgan Page, along with British producer, Tipper. Other acts added in the phase II release include Le Castle Vania, Black Sun Empire, Marty Party,DJ SS, Buku, Mantis, and Fyer. See the full Imagine Music Festival 2015 lineup below.

 
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Tickets are still at a low price of $129 for the FULL weekend. Out of the many festivals during the 2015 festival season, Imagine Music Festival is likely to be one of the best-for-your-dollar festivals you can attend this summer. IMF has so much to offer besides the music- the beautiful scenery of historic Fourth Ward & Masquerade Music Park, captivating features, great food, plentiful bars for drinks, and FREE water stations. Attendees can also enjoy the Imagine Visionary Arts Village, yoga, as well as Poi and Flow Arts classes. Imagine Music Festival is setting the bar for all music and culture events across the South Atlantic region. For more information about tickets for Imagine Music Festival, please visit www.imaginefestival.com.

 
Check out the official aftermovie for IMF 2014 below, and get yourself ready for the fun and excitement that’s in store for this year.

 

Don Diablo – ‘On My Mind’ (Full Preview)

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Zach Warren
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As we continue through the summer season, more and more feel-good, summer vibe music is being produced seemingly by the day. House music has clearly taken the reigns during the spring and summer months of 2015, and has shown no signs of slowing down. One particular house music producer has been consistently pumping out tons of great new tunes time after time, and that is the one and only, Don Diablo.

 
It has really been refreshing every single time Don Diablo has put out a new record. It’s like he just doesn’t know how to make a bad track these days. The Dutch producer really got things going back in April when he gave us that wonderful remix of Alex Adair’s, “Make Me Feel Better.” Fast forward to early June, he released that monster original track via Spinnin Records, “Universe,” which gained massive amounts of support from many artists in electronic music around the globe. Just under two weeks ago, Don Diablo released yet another great remix of The Wombats, “Give Me A Try.” That one has already racked up close to a million plays on SoundCloud in just a little over a week!

 
What all those tracks have in common are those distinct piano melodies and groovy house beats, in which only Don Diablo, himself, has been able to perfect. Just recently, Don Diablo released a full preview of his newest single called, “On My Mind,” which is scheduled to be released via Spinnin Records on July 27th. This is another one of those feel-good tracks that you’ll have on repeat this summer. Like his previous works mentioned, it has those familiar sounds that Don Diablo has mastered- the catchy piano with the bouncy house beat. Something else that you might recognize are the vocals, sampled from the classic 90’s house tune from Junior Jack, “My Feeling.” These vocals go perfectly with the melody that Don Diablo created for this record. I am usually one to shy away from tracks that contain vocal samples from classic tunes, but this one was actually fitting and went hand and hand with the track’s sound.

 

 
The track is just so fresh and perfect for listening in any setting. It certainly will have you chair-raving at your desk, or even awkwardly dancing at a stoplight in your car. Whatever it is that you’re doing, this song will definitely get you grooving. With as many quality tracks that Don Diablo has produced over the last 3 to 4 months, it leaves you wondering what else the house music prodigy has in store for the rest of 2015.

 

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