THIS WEEK ON IN THE MIX WITH HK™

It’s St. Patrick’s day weekend and the last weekend of winter and if those aren’t two great reasons to party I don’t know what is. As Max says “Turn The Lights Down Low” and as I say “get ready to turn the volume way up”! I’ve been in the lab working on bangin’ new HK remixes of Max featuring Gnash, Camila Cabello, Khalid, P!nk, Justin Timberlake, Macklemore, Dua Lipa, Maroon 5 and so much more. Plus new tracks that are screamin’ to be heard, from Meghan Trainor, Bazzi, Logic and Janelle Monae. Fasten your seatbelts cause these tracks are traveling at the speed of sound!

Remember…if it's hot, if it's new and it makes you wanna move…you're In The Mix with HK™ .

HK IS ON FIRE!

It’s an all-out 3 alarmer blaring from the studio and it’s getting mixed up for your weekend soundtrack! Call the crew cause HK is banging out exclusive remixes on Post Malone, Walk The Moon, P!nk, G-Eazy & Halsey, Maroon 5, Macklemore, Camila Cabello, Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, The Weekend and so much more! HK has the decks smokin’ with brand spankin’ new tracks from Alice Merton & Fall Out Boy plus one from the vault that will make you say WHAT? It’s getting’ hot in here, so turn the volume way up!

Remember…if it's hot, if it's new and it makes you wanna move…you're In The Mix with HK™.

THE MAN WITH THE MIDAS TOUCH...ZEDD

Bebe Rexha and country artists Florida Georgia Line have a double genre hit with their collab Meant To Be. Zedd has now tapped into that country magic with his new track, The Middle, featuring vocals by Grammy award winning country artist Maren Morris. But that’s where the country connection begins and ends. Unlike the Bebe/FGL song, “The Middle” is a straight up POP song that makes you want to dance. And considering Zedd’s success with producing female vocalists expect this one to go straight to the top. He’s had hits in the past with Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, Alessia Cara, Haley Williams, Hailee Steinfeld and Foxes. I personally believe that he is one of the most talented Producer, DJ, Artists in the game!

When it comes to his experience working with Maren Morris, Zedd told People Magazine… “Grey and I went through roughly 15 different vocalist – mostly pop and lots of A-Listers – but it just didn’t fit. Then I jetted off to Nashville to meet Morris and within 30 minutes knew she was the one”.  Zedd says… “It had nothing to do with country. I don’t care about the genre you’re in. If you sing the song and I want to cry, then I know it’s perfect.” 

I’ve got the perfect soundtrack this weekend, filled with exclusive HK remixes on Dua Lipa, N.E.R.D. & Rihanna, Macklemore & Kesha, Post Malone, Camila Cabello and so much more! I’ve also got the cure for your mid-winter blues. New bangers from Troye Sivan, Jack & Jack, Joe Bermudez feat. Louise Carver and of course Zedd featuring Maren Morris and Grey. 

Remember…if it's hot, if it's new and it makes you wanna move…you're In The Mix with HK™.

THE BOYS ARE BACK!

The Top 10 Artists of 2017 have been named by Billboard and they are all men. Don’t worry ladies, we know you’ll rule again. (Wait…I was just reminded that you always rule.) For me it’s hard to believe there isn’t one single female act on the list. It’s even harder to believe that this is the third time the entire Top 10 have been all-male acts or solo men. The last time the guys dominated the year-end chart was way back in 1984. So where’s the female representation? It looks like hip-hop acts had a big voice on the charts and that’s pretty much a male–dominated genre. Plus pop’s two biggest stars, Adele and Taylor Swift, were between albums for most of the chart year. So who’s the big guy winner this year? With his second No. 1 album and a plethora of hit singles including the No. 1 song of the year- Ed Sheeran has been named 2017 Top Artist.  

My year-end show will contain many of the year’s top artists and top hits, but this weekend I’m bringing the current and new musical heat on In The Mix with HK™! Get ready to shake your mistletoe with exclusive HK remixes on Selena Gomez & Marshmello, NF, Clean Bandit feat. Julia Michaels, P!nk, Khalid, Macklemore feat. Kesha and of course Ed Sheeran. Plus new bangers from Bebe Rexha, BTS, G-Eazy & Halsey and Axwell & Ingrosso are gonna be droppin’ like snowflakes in a blizzard. And that’s just getting’ the Yule Log lit! I’m packing all sorts of mad crazy beats to set your holiday party off!

Remember…if it's hot, if it's new and it makes you wanna move…you're In The Mix with HK™ .

MUSIC BRINGS HEALING, JOY AND TOGETHERNESS

In recent years music lovers have suffered senseless attacks of horrific violence - the shooting during the Eagles of Death Metal concert in Paris, Pulse night club shooting in Miami, the Manchester Arena bombing after an Ariana Grande concert and now the Route 91 Harvest Festival, shooting in Vegas. This is the second time in less than 18 weeks that I find myself writing about it. My heart is broken and thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families. I have to keep reminding myself that love and kindness will always win and in a free and open society we will continue to go out and enjoy life and live music. It’s more scary now, in the wake of these tragedies and we all have to be more vigilant. Music is the thing that brings us all together and it will never be silenced.

This weekend I’m embracing love, life and the positive power of music! I’m pulling out all the stops with custom HK remixes on your favorite chart topers from Taylor Swift, Macklemore, Kelly Clarkson, Portugal. The Man, Dua Lipa, Halsey and more! Also featuring new music from Zayn/Sia, Axwell & Ingrosso, The Revivalists, Fergie, Dej Loaf and Blackbear. It’s a come together party you don’t wanna miss and it’s all going down right here.

Remember…if it's hot, if it's new and it makes you wanna move…you're In The Mix with HK™ .

BACK TO SCHOOL BANGERS ARE IN THE MIX WITH HK™

School is back and so are the beats! It may be getting chilly outside but In The Mix with HK™ things are heating up! The decks are sizzling with exclusive HK remixes on hits from Charlie Puth, Zedd & Alessia Cara, Imagine Dragons, Liam Payne, Kesha, Shawn Mendes and so much more! Plus new bangers from Maroon 5 featuring SZA, Cazetek, All Time Low and Macklemore. Hit the books and the job Monday thru Friday then get In The Mix with HK™ this weekend for the hottest party in town!

Remember…if it's hot, if it's new and it makes you wanna move…you're In The Mix with HK™.

LABOR DAY WEEKEND = PARTY WEEKEND!

That’s right!!! This Labor Day weekend we’re celebrating the working people by workin’ the party and I CAN’T wait to fire up the decks…and grill! I’ve got your holiday weekend soundtrack all cued up with exclusive HK remixes ready to drop! Shawn Mendes knows There’s Nothing Holdin' Me Back, DJ Khaled and Rihanna are having some Wild Thoughts, Liam Payne is Getting Low and Stripin’ That Down (sounds like a plan), Bruno already has Versace On The Floor, All Time Low knows were talkin’ bout Good Times, Macklemore and Skylar Grey are Glorious, and Cheat Codes with Demi Lovato are making No Promises …but I am. This holiday weekend throwdown’s gonna be off-the-hook! I’ve got fresh tracks from Cash Cash, P!nk, the Biebs and you know I’m jonesing to mess with Taylor's new beats! Plus I’m packing a throwback or two that’ll blow you away and so much more!

Remember…if it's hot, if it's new and it makes you wanna move…you're In The Mix with HK™.

MACK IS BACK!

Macklemore is back with a preview single from his upcoming first solo album in nearly 12 years. That’s right it’s a “solo album” cause he and Ryan Lewis are on a…break. Macklemore says of the split: “Lewis is my brother forever. There will be more M&RL music to come when the time is right. Last November, I built a studio in the basement of my home and got back to basics. I was able to find a balance with my art, recovery and being a dad. I wanted to make an album and raise my baby girl.” The first track from Macklemore’s new album is Glorious, featuring Skyler Grey. It’s starting to climb the charts and I’m getting ready to climb all over those beats!

This weekend on In The Mix with HK™ check out Macklemore’s new banger! Plus I’m workin’ on custom HK remixes of hits from Hailee Steinfeld, Shawn Mendes, Kesha, DJ Khaled, Liam Payne, Zedd, Major Lazer and so much more! Set the volume to stun cause I'm also packing plenty of new music and a few mashups!

Remember…if it's hot, if it's new and it makes you wanna move…you're In The Mix with HK™.

MACKLEMORE & RYAN LEWIS - "CAN'T HOLD US" (LIVE)

Amazing performance from Macklemore & Ryan Lewis f/ Ray Dalton. You gotta check this out!!!

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Music Makes The World Go Round

There's an old saying…"music is the universal language". And the last few weeks certainly cemented that steadfast belief – in my mind, heart and spirit. While in New Orleans the week of Mardi Gras and Superbowl I encountered many people from all different walks of life, all enjoying the sounds and flavor of many musical genres, coming together like a fine cajun jambalaya. Then while making my way through the Caribbean I came in personal contact with thousands of people from about 70 different countries all enjoying the same sounds at the same time. Talking, smiling, dancing and living life in total harmony. 

When your blessed with the opportunity and ability to travel the world you see this on a grand scale. But I also witness this same effect every time I perform in front of a live audience. So next time your on the dance floor, or hanging in a local pub listening to your favorite rock band, jazz band, blues singer, r&b crooner, or upcoming country star…look around the room and ask yourself – why is it no matter who we are or where we come from, we are all happy together when listening and sharing the experience of music. I wish we all acted like we were dancing to our favorite song everyday!

I promise to have you dancing this weekend when I whip up a special blend of HK mixes in what's guaranteed to be a mid-winter sonic meltdown. I'm bringin' the island heat with the latest from Rihanna, Nelly and Justin Timberlake. Plus custom remixes on Macklemore & Ryan Lewis - "Thriftshop", Calvin Harris f/Florence Welch - "Sweet Nothing", Britt Nicole's pop diddy - "Gold" and my latest reworking on Nicki Minaj - "Va Va Voom". You'll have just enough time to come up for air and re-hydration before getting dizzy from new ear-gasim's on Ke$ha, The Script, Neon Trees, Swedish House Mafia and David Guetta.

Remember…"If it's hot, if it's new and it makes you wanna move…you're In The Mix with HK™".