Following two huge remix contests with Depeche Mode and Black Eyed Peas, Beatport.com has teamed up with one of the world’s biggest DJs - Tiësto from The Netherlands, for a new producer challenge.
The opportunity
The Dutch superstar DJ - who was crowned the World’s No.1 DJ in the world by readers of DJ Magazine between 2002 and 2004 - is offering Beatport users the chance to remix the single ‘Knock You Out’ feat. Emily Haines, taken from his new album ‘Kaleidoscope’.
This is the first time that Tiësto (widely considered to be one of the most popular DJ the world has ever seen), has made parts to one of his original productions available to the public, and he has also pledged to release three of the best remixes on Ultra and PIAS Records, helping to kick start the careers of three aspiring producers.
The prizes
Up to three winning remixes will by released on Ultra and PIAS Records. The top winning remix will also receive:
Tiësto merchandise
Ultra records music package
$250 Beatport gift card
The stages
1. September 29th - October 5th: Download phase - The remix parts of ‘Knock You Out’. You may purchase the stems individually or bundled at $4.99 USD.
2. October 6th - October 19th: Upload/Submission phase - Upload your remix to Beatportal to www.beatportal.com/remix. During this phase the entries can be listened to, but not voted for.
3. October 20th - November 3rd 2009: Voting phase - The public votes for their favorite remixes by ‘spinning’ them.
After a period of deliberation, the winner will be announced on or around November 24th, 2009.
Sep-29-2009 19:26
aNYthing
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Sep-29-2009 20:21
aNYthing
Abrasive Cockhead @ Large
Registered: Dec 2005
Location: Near metric fuck-a-ton of high-end gear
quote:
Originally posted by Chaska
Tiësto (widely considered to be one of the most popular DJ the world has ever seen)
I didn't know it was possible to LOL and vomit at the same time..
quote:
Originally posted by Chaska
Tiësto (widely considered to be one of the biggest douchebags the world has ever seen)
*FIXED*
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Sep-29-2009 20:28
yankeeBaby
Keepin it real....
Registered: Feb 2005
Location: Upper West Side NYC
i cant believe claudia posted this, of all people. it made me giggle.
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Sep-29-2009 20:50
Chaska
Techno Addict
Registered: Oct 2006
Location: NYC
quote:
Originally posted by yankeeBaby
i cant believe claudia posted this, of all people. it made me giggle.
LOL, u know I could give 2 shits about Tiesto, but I figured some ppl here would find it interesting. Just trying to help the peeps, yo.
Sep-29-2009 21:10
AY STAR
let the music use you up
Registered: Dec 2003
Location: the county of kings..ny
quote:
Originally posted by Chaska
LOL, u know I could give 2 shits about Tiesto, but I figured some ppl here would find it interesting. Just trying to help the peeps, yo.
first david guetta, now tiesto
tisk...tisk...tisk
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