some people think i'm bonkers, but i just think i'm free

Dizzee Rascal literally came to me in my dreams last night. And he drugged me. (In the dream). Apparently my subconscious is absolutely bonkers.

Dizzee Rascal Feat Armand Van Helden - Bonkers by Leprechaun81
Dizzee Rascal Feat. Calvin Harris & Chrome - Dance Wiv Me by jyjen
Dizzee Rascal - Flex (Dave Spoon Remix) CLIP by 360 Remixes
Dizzee Rascal - Fix Up (Ratatat Remix) by Mood-for.fr

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People I like: Chris Lake

According to pal Deadmau5, Chris Lake has a big head. Strange thing to say coming from someone who regularly wears a giant mouse-shaped ball on theirs, but hey, if you make this music this good, you should have a big head. (According to Wikipedia, it measures 36" x 22". I've never measured a head, so I don't know if this is actually abnormal.)

Anyway, hailing from the UK (just please say "English," he doesn't like admitting his Scottish roots...), is Chris Lake. And I like him, particularly these tunes, including his recent essential contender:

Chris Lake - Secrets in the Dark - BBC R1 Essential Contender by chrislake
Chris Lake & Michael Woods - Dominos by chrislake
CHRIS LAKE - SLEEPWALKER [ORIGINAL MIX - PREVIEW] by chrislake
LAKE & LYS - VIOLINS by chrislake
LAKE & LYS - SLOANE by chrislake
Chris Lake & Marco Lys - Stay by chrislake
LAKE & LYS - RUNNING OUT by chrislake
Nightriders - Hey (Chris Lake & Marco Lys Re-Edit) [Rising Music] by chrislake
Deadmau5 & Chris Lake - I Said by chrislake
Chris Lake & Nelski - Minimal Life by chrislake

And in case that isn't enough, please enjoy his essential mix from last year:

Essential Mix 14-08-2010 by chrislake

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#winning

Considering I never read gossip blogs or follow any sort of celebrity news, I was a bit lost on Twitter this morning when the trending topics were all #winning, #tigerblood, etc. But I'm all caught up now, and you can catch up with this:

SH33N - Winning - DJ DLG Lazor Mix [FREE DOWNLOAD] by DJDLG

Thank you, social media.

xxx.

pay attention to: Hardwell

Another Dutch DJ you should add to your list: Hardwell. You've probably heard "Move It 2 the Drum" among others of his tracks, but he's picking up speed on my favorites list after his remix of Haley's "Physical" and of course, his recent track with Tiesto (Zero 76, find it here).

Get into it:

Hardwell & Chuckie ft. Ambush - Move It 2 The Drum (Original Mix) by HARDWELL
Haley - Physical (Hardwell Remix) by HARDWELL
Gareth Emery - Stars feat. Jerome Isma-Ae (Hardwell Remix) by HARDWELL
Dave Darell vs. Klingenberg - I Need A Dollar (Alx vs Hardwell Re-Rock) by AlxS
Hardwell ft. Red Carpet - Alright 2010 (Original Mix) by HARDWELL
Hardwell - Molotov (Original Mix) by HARDWELL
Hardwell - Voyage (Original Club Mix) by HARDWELL

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Q: What do you call a happy accountant?

A: C.P.YAY!

DJ C.P.YAY!, that is. If you're lucky enough to have come into contact with my dear friend James Bohan, (also known fondly as my Wildcard, or just Jimbo), then you've experienced a night out as it should be done properly. Everything this kid touches turns to fun, and music is no exception. If you've seen him in Vegas, you'd never believe he daylights as an accountant, but that hasn't stopped him from getting his hands dirty in the LA house music scene.

He also runs a record label with fellow DJ Paul Loeb, check out more at www.noegorecords.com.

Below is a mix he put together for a set last weekend at Central in Santa Monica.

LAX to IBZ Podcast 6 - DJ CPYAY - Illectro by NoEgoRecords

Angelenos, keep your eye out for this one! Meanwhile us New Yorkers will just have to wait patiently for his next trip east.

xxx.