09/19/2025
ULTIMIX 342: Ready...Set...WEEKEND:
1.) 2.) Tears (Pt. 1) - Sabrina Carpenter 113
The hitmaking machine that is SB, tees up the second release from her new full-length "Man's Best Friend" set. Mark worked from the original version and also did a "No Wet" pass for the pearl clutchers. Now, let's goooo!
3.) Tears (Pt. 2) (ULTI-reMIX) - Sabrina Carpenter 125
DeToto turned up the energy a few notches for a quick dose of dance pop fun. His exclusive full production has open format jocks written all over it!
4.) The Dead Dance - Lady Gaga 123
Brian removed the original drums (but kept the original drum fills) and replaced them with new ones. This gives the mix a little more punch. Then he added a syncopated drum section in a few spots for added spice. All the original instruments remain intact. The intro and outro elements include filtered and chopped vocal EFX.
5.) Soda Pop - Saja Boys, Andrew Choi, Neckwave...126
The K-Pop fantasy film "KPop Demon Hunters" continues to churn out well-produced tracks that dominate international streaming metrics. Again, staying true to the original, Mark kept things light and fizzy!
6.) Crush (ULTI-reMIX) - Zara Larsson 128
Swedish singer Larsson is enjoying her spotlight on dates alongside Tate McRae's North American run. Beat Thrillerz craft another solid full production that checks a multitude of boxes.
7.) Fast (ULTI-reMIX) - Demi Lovato 126
Huda went to the lab and put his trademark breaks stamp on Lovato's latest. He pulled the vocal stems from the original, chopped up new bits for the intro and outro, and even turned a vocal snippet into a synth line riding in the background. Finish with hypnotic 303s and chest-rattling basslines, and you've got a late night treat. Enjoy the ride!
8.) Walking On a Dream (BLOND:ISH mix) - Empire of the Sun 127 Stacy wanted to tackle this one awhile back for Back Spins (the original came out in '08!) But then, this hot new BLOND:ISH mix dropped! He modified the middle breakdown/build-up with breakbeats done Volume style. Filtered stems, a new bass and a 303 build, set this one off like a late summer beach bonfire.
9.) Bottle Rockets (ULTI-reMIX) - Scotty McCreery f. Hootie & the Blowfish 82
Speaking of that late summer bonfire, here's a country/pop crossover ditty that fits nicely into a variety of sets. It's the first Top 10 country hit for Darius and pals. The song doesn't just sample "Hold My Hand", it features brand new vocals from H+Bf. Very cleverly done. Another Ultimix secret weapon that sits nicely alongside Shaboozey, Bailey Zimmerman, etc.
10.) Hell At Night - BigXthaPlug & Ella Langley 75
More hip-country hybrid fare that fills many formats on the way back up to higher bpm sets.
11.) How It's Done - HUNTR/X, EJAE, Audrey Nuna, REI AMI 80
Sing along K-Pop from "KPop Demon Hunters".
12.) Don't Stop the Music (throwBK - ULTI-reMIX) - Rihanna 126
DJ Volume took a very playable (and very played) signature song from RiRi's catalog and made it his own. He refreshed some of the dated production styles of the original and beamed it at warp speed into 2025! He saved the Makossa chant until the end for maximum payoff.