The sounds of DJ Muggs have probably been in your subconscious in some way for a long time now. He’s worked as a producer for the likes of electro-pop greats Depeche Mode and rock bigs U2, and as resident DJ and producer for  legendary California rap outfit Cypress Hill. With a lengthy legacy that extends decades, Muggs has seen the evolution of hip hop, and electronic music as well, two worlds that have always intersected, but not always in a friendly way.  Hardcore fans in both genres aren’t always willing to play nice with one another due to a division in scenes and sounds. That’s where DJ Muggs comes in, bridging the gap with his Sound Boy Killa EP, which was released free for fans (and is available HERE) as a teaser for his forthcoming album Bass For Your Face, which will be released on Ultra Music on Jan 15^th.

So who better than Muggs to tell us his picks for the top five crossover hip hop and electronic tracks of 2012.

1. DJ Muggs – ‘Snap Ya Neck ft. Dizzee Rascal & Bambu’

This was recorded two years ago, but just came out this past year. It was my vision of how to mix hip hop with dubstep in the spirit of having die-hard hip hop fans that hate electronic music embrace it and opening their minds to pushing the musical boundaries.

2. A$AP Rocky – ‘Wild For The Night ft. Skrillex’

Play On Soundcloud Even though the beat was used before, these two getting together is just letting you all know that music should have no boundaries. More importantly, whatever boundaries currently exist are shrinking every single day.

3. Bassnectar  – ‘Vava Voom ft. Lupe Fiasco’

A straight head-banger — this dude Bassnectar brings it every time, smashing you in the grill with his bass and an incredibly catchy hook!

4. Flux Pavilion  - ‘Do Or Die ft. Childish Gambino’

This combo is going to be huge in the coming year! I heard a couple of new tracks, and they’re bound to be stadium-rockers! Get ready!

5. DJ Warrior – ‘Niggas In Paris Remix’

This was big for 2012 as well! It rocked every damn party I played here, and all around the world. Kanye and Jay got the worldwide appeal, but DJ Warrior took it to another level!

Tags

• A$AP Rocky
• Bassnectar
• Childish Gambino
• Cypress Hill
• DJ Muggs
• Dubstep
• Flux Pavilion
• Hip Hop
• Skrillex
• Top 2012

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