Swedish House Mafia

The Swedish House Mafia have made themselves a household name amongst dance lovers on an international scale. Ever since their Ibiza set was played on the Essential Mix on BBC Radio 1 in August 2007, its rare to hear a set that doesn’t have at least one track with the Swedish touch. I’m in a beats sort of mood, so I’m posting all of my favourite tracks from Steve Angello, Sebastian Ingrosso and Axwell, in two parts… the first being dedicated to work done solely by the Swedes themselves, the second, watch for it later this week, dedicated to the Swedes remixing artistry!

Listening to these tracks makes me want to dance, and it makes me proud, having some Swedish-ness in my ancestry, I’m pumped to say that those Swedish House Mafia are my people! Keep cranking out those bangers guys!

Umbrella - Angello & Ingrosso

Umbrella

This song came out way back in mid 2007, marking the beginning of the Swedes international notoriety. The instrumental track mixes acoustic guitars of varying styles and violins with  large room electronic beats and sounds. The end result reaches near epic proportions as it has found its way into many big name DJ sets.

Be (Laidback Luke Remix) – Steve Angello

I had the pleasure of seeing Angello and Ingrosso play at my neighborhood club, Celebrities,  last spring, and this tune made the floor go mad! Laidback Luke, while not one of the Swedish House Mafia and not being Swedish, is still a good buddy of the SHM, and has worked with the Swedes on many occasions.  His contribution on this track alone is enough for me to give the DutchDJ props!

An interesting tidbit about Steve Angello, from Wikipeadia, Angello left for his mother’s country, Sweden, from his native land of Greece to escape the mafioso lifestyle that killed his father. Ironic that he now be in a ground called the Swedish House Mafia!

I Found U (Remode) – Axwell

I posted the Axwell’s Classic mic of I Found U for one of my many Vanentine’s Day posts, earlier this year. This Remode mix has the same high level of Axwell quality, with a little extra.  The beats are thicker, and the sound is fuller, a track worthy of any club.

I hope I’ve got you dancing! Watch for part 2 of this tribute to the Swedish House Mafia later this week!