EDM HAS OFFICIALLY TAKEN OVER THE WORLD

If there was any doubt in your mind about EDM taking over the world, look no further. Disney’s announcement that they are releasing an album called “Deconstructed” is proof that all things related to DJ and Remix culture has now reached the tipping point.

Have you ever listened to Idina Menzel perform “Let It Go” from Frozen and thought…man, I’d like to rave out to that. Well your wish has come true. Armin van Buuren has just completed a remix on the track. His remix is just one of more than 12 tracks Walt Disney Records commissioned for the compilation album. Many Disney classics are also included and masters such as Mat Zo, Avicii, Daft Punk, Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso, BT, Stonebridge and Kaskade have put their touch on them.

I’m putting my sonic HK fingerprint on everything I touch this weekend. So tune in to hear totally re-imagined versions of all your favorite hits. Your speakers will be bumpin’ to the sounds of Aloe Blacc, Jason Derulo, NoNoNo, Bruno Mars, Cash Cash, Naughty Boy, One Direction and more. And whatever you do, don’t miss a single beat cause I’m planning on taking Pharrell Williams, Shakira, One Republic, Zedd, Avicii and Martin Garrix to a whole new level.

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

SHERYL CROW, THE SUMMER SET AND HK GLAM IT UP!

Every summer there's a handful of cities waiting for the red carpet to roll out at Macy's Glamorama. This year the show takes place in Minneapolis, Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco. There's a different theme each year, but they always feature various fashion designers and great music. The music is almost always a knockout via live performances and pre-recorded mash-ups. This is a high-brow marketing blitz put on to highlight Macy's upcoming fall fashions, but it's really a power-packed night of music, entertainment, fashion and a blowout after party – all in the name of local charities in each city where the show takes place.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

This year's headliner is Sheryl Crow with additional performances from Cirque Du Soleil and The Summer Set. In previous years the fashion always took center stage while the big star performances we're almost non-existent. Meaning you went to see your fave artist but only heard one or two songs. I'm happy to say this year felt very different. With Sheryl Crow performing four great songs ( a mini concert for Glamorama) and Cirque Du Soleil sprinkled throughout, this year's show was way more entertaining without sacrificing the fashion aspects and mission statement.

If you live in one of these cities get out and support this great event. 

And, just like the red-hot rooftop after party at Glam – it's gonna get mad crazy this weekend when you're IN THE MIX WITH HK. I've got brand new custom HK remixes on Ke$ha, Nikki Williams, Bonnie Mckee,Maroon 5, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Miley Cyrus, Pitbull, Daft Punk and Lana Del Rey. Plus I'm gonna take a classic and re-work it into a mind blowing sonic experience. There's way to many surprises to talk about here, so do yourself a favor and don't miss a single minute.

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

KATY PERRY & MORE ANTICIPATION IN THE MIX WITH HK

If you're like me – when the DJ in the club is starting to mix out of the current song, the anticipation in me and on the floor builds as your ears and brain digest the musical layers.  You're trying to decipher that next sonic blast and then POW…there it is! This week news of Katy Perry's next album "Prism", due in the fall, came out and her first single entitled "Roar" is set to drop August 9. Now I don't know about you, but I've got mad anticipation for new music from Katy and here's why. After 3 years since the release of her last album, a gazillion hits and tieing Michael Jackson's record for the most #1 songs off of one album – Katy and her record label must be in serious stress mode about now. And just to complicate matters even more, Bonnie Mckee – an extremely talented singer-songwriter who co-wrote all of Katy Perry's hits, has her new hit single out "American Girl". And guess what…it sounds just like a Katy Perry record. So you see why I'm waiting with eager anticipation. I can't wait to hear what her new material sounds like.

That's exactly the kind of anticipation you might experience this weekend when your In The Mix with HK. I've got a bevy of bangin' new beats and killer HK remixes on all your fave hits! I promise multiple eargasms with the likes of Daft Punk - "Get Lucky", Capital Cities - "Safe and Sound", Maroon 5 - "Love Somebody" and Nikki Williams – "Glowing". There's even more sonic pleasure to leave you glowing when I put the HK touch to Karmin, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Calvin Harris & Ellie Goulding, Anna Kendrick and Jason Derulo. Plus brand spankin' new jams from Demi Lovato – "Made In The USA", Lana Del Rey - "Summertime Sadness", Enrique Iglesias - "Turn The Night Up" and Krewella's new banger "Live For The Night".

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

BRUNO MARS & ELLIE GOULDING IN THE MIX WITH HK

If you've never seen Bruno Mars or Ellie Goulding live, pick up the phone right now and order your tickets for what is probably one of the best shows you'll ever see. Ellie did a great job of bringing her infectious blend of dance, pop and alternative to the live stage and it was one of the best responses from an audience I've ever for an opening act. Technically that's what she is on this bill, but for the audience it feels more like a double headline act with all of her hits and the generous light and sound show she had. Bruno was old school meets new. His love and upbringing on old classics shines through not only in his songwriting but definitely in his live show. He has the voice, moves, swagger, comfort and ease of a superstar, yet modestly chooses to hang back and just be one of the guys in the band. And speaking of that band…WOW! Tight as the skin on a drum. These guys play, move and sing together like a well oiled sports car. It's like Earth, Wind  Fire vs The E Street Band. Bruno is hands down one of the best singer, songwriter, artists, performers out there today!

Join me In The Mix with HK to hear what I've done to Bruno's - "Treasure" and Ellie's - "I Need Your Love". I'll also put my sonic glaze to the latest from Jason Derulo, Maroon 5, Capital Cities, Daft Punk, Paramore, Ed Sheeran and Lana Del Rey. Plus special HK eargasms on Ke$ha - "Crazy Kids", Britney Spears - "Ooh La La", Demi Lovato - "Heart Attack", Mariah Carey/Miguel - #Beautiful and Rihanna/David Guetta - "Right Now". It's all non-stop commercial free music sets, so get your blast of ear candy this weekend.

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

BEST SONG EVER!

On July 22 One Direction is releasing a new single entitled "Best Song Ever" which made me think I was having deja vu. Then I realized, no - wait a minute. In the past year there's been "F**king Best Song Ever" by Wallpaper, then "Best Song Ever" by The Ready Set and now One Direction. And that's just off the top of my head. Apparently many artists and songwriters feel they've just written the best song ever. Well, only time and audience response will tell, but in the meantime you should know I'm working on the best show ever!

This weekend on In The Mix with HK™ I'll be showcasing brand new mixes on Ke$ha - "Crazy Kids", Macklemore & Ryan Lewis - "Same Love", Florida-Georgia Line - "Cruise", Imagine Dragons - "Radioactive" and Pink - "Just Give Me A Reason". I've also put the HK sonic glaze on Capital Cities, Zedd, Fall Out Boy, Ariana Grande, Daft Punk, Demi Lovato and more. There's also brand new music from Karmin, Embelm3, and Timeflies. So don't miss one beat of this nonstop dance party. Tune in this weekend to hear all your favorite hits re-imagined and remixed together into commercial free music sets!

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

MOUTHING OFF!

Freedom of speech is wonderful. It's one of the many things that makes this country great and what I'm about to do right now! Computers, the internet and social media have made the megaphone we're all speaking through a billion times bigger. Now that we have this power at our fingertips it's easy for people to have many a mis-step. Especially those that live in the public eye and under close scrutiny. Case in point – politicians, movie stars, music stars etc. From Chris Brownand Justin Bieber tweets to the latest Amanda Bynes meltdowns not a day goes by where someone isn't mouthing off and we all hear about it. This week it was Kanye West, albeit through an old fashioned media channel like the New York Times. But it was the posting of that interview on the internet that sent the blogosphere ablaze! Kanye, who gave a rare interview to the paper as he starts promotion on his new album, referred to himself as the Michael Jordan of the music business and the Steve Jobs of the internet. Kanye has some amazing statistics, including 21 Grammy Awards. That's right, you heard that correctly, bet you didn't know that. But yezzy constantly feels slighted. In his mind he's never gotten credit for the work he's done. What's up with that? I'm curious to hear your opinion. Please let me know!

Now let me mouth off about this week's show. Don't you dare miss it! I'm gonna set your sonic world on fire. This show is HOT!!! All new remixes on your favorite hits and it's all mixed together into one non-stop crazy throwdown. I can't wait for you to hear what I've done to Daft Punk - "Get Lucky", Nikki Williams - "Glowing", Demi Lovato - "Heart Attack" and a bangin' re-imagined version of a classic. I got all your requests for Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Avril Lavigne and Selena Gomez so I got you covered. Some special HK tasty treats will be my mashup of Ed Sheeran - "Lego House" with Justin Timberlake - "Mirrors,  plus my new take on Emeli Sande' - "Next To Me", Bruno Mars - "Treasure" and Jennifer Lopez – "Live It Up". There's plenty more so come hang with me in the DJ booth.

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

OFF THE CHAIN!

Despite still feeling the wind knocked out of me from last week's Game of Thrones, I am so excited about all the music, production and remixes I have been working on!

How can I say this best? Oh yea…this weekends show is off the MOTHER ******* chain! No. Seriously! If the Red Wedding episode left you in pain and anguish – this edition of IN THE MIX WITH HK™ will leave you exhausted. I'm bringing re-imagined, re-produced, remixed versions of all your favorite hits. I'm talking a mad crazy version of Ke$ha - "Crazy Kids", my don't even think about stopping us version of Macklemore & Ryan Lewis - "Can't Hold Us" and "Same Love" and if you think you love Maroon 5 - "Love Somebody", then you're gonna have an HK eargasm when you hear what I'm gonna do to it. And that’s only some of what I've got planned for the first set. No matter where you are or what you're listening on do not miss this week's show. Imagine Bruno Mars - "Treasure", Jennifer Lopez - "Live It Up", Selena Gomez - "Come & Get It", Florida-Georgia Line - "Cruise" and Fall Out Boy - "My Songs Know What You Did" all pumped up, mixed together and commercial free. That's right people! COMMERCIAL FREE music sets. Robin Thicke, Daft Punk, Icona Pop, Anna Kendrick, Pink, Pitbull, Rihanna and Calvin Harris all going straight through your ear canal uninterrupted. Ahhh!!! Sonic bliss all weekend long!

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