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Classixx dropped into KCRW’s Raul Campos show the other day to drop some smooth disco musical knowledge for all of us. I am also quite excited about their upcoming remix of Mayer Hawthorne!

Download: Classixx KCRW Mix

Classixx = Sounds of the summer.

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Download: Major Lazer – Cash Flow (Classixx Glass Bottom Dub Mix)

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Download: Holy Ghost! – I Will Come Back (Classixx Acacpulco Night’s Version)

I love this slick and smooth summery direction Holy Ghost! and Classixx are taking the electronic world. They are songwriters that are bring back a certain class and atitude into this once distorted bloghaus landscape. Classixx need to remix that upcoming Holy Ghost! track featuring Michael McDonald to fully bring Yacht Rock into the 21st Century. I think I hear some Toto in this remix.

Cheers Green Label Sound for hooking it up.

Classixx the 2 gentlemen responsible for that amazing remix of Phoenix’s “Lisztomania” were kind enough to answer a few questions about themselves and their music. They are definitely going to be a big part of my Summer ’09 soundtrack. Can’t wait for more slick feel good productions from this duo.

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Classixx – I’ll Get You (Ft. Jeppe)

Asian Dan Interview: CLASSIXX

1. Who is CLASSIXX? How would you describe your music.

Classixx are Michael David and Tyler Blake. Our music is hard to describe, we tend to like the blend of organic and synthetic musical elements, a nice groove and soulful melodies.

2. What are some of your influences? What was your first musical memory?

Our influences include.. World Music, Modern Funk, Ambient stuff, Kraut Rock, Disco grooves etc.. I remember Seeing Paul Simon at the Rhythm of the Saints w/ my parents in 91′. I was about 6, thats my earliest conscious musical memory.

3. What is the goal of CLASSIXX’s music?

Just to reach as many people as possible, and to enjoy it.

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Kitsuné is releasing their next compilation entitled ‘The Lucky Ones” featuring some great remixes especially the Classixx remix of “Lisztomania” which I love. Check out this minimix by JBAG

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Kitsuné Maison 7 Minimix by JBAG

Kitsuné Maison 7 Tracklist after the jump.

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