Remix: Bobby Brackins – “Hot Box” (DJ Mustard Remix)
Year’s Biggest Producer Enlists Terrace Martin, Choice For Remix of the Hit Rapper/Songwriter’s Summer Anthem
11.17.2014
Critical Praise for Bobby Brackins:
“We expect to hear much more greatness from Bobby in the future.” – Karen Civil
“…such an addictive bounce repeat listens happen without intention.” – The Smoking Section
“‘Hot Box’ is a steaming track that you’ll find yourself humming instantly.” – XXL
“A sensuous, blunted bit of ratchet R&B.” – HotNewHipHop
The Remix:
One of the year’s most acclaimed producers, DJ Mustard, surprised fans over the weekend by dropping his remix of songwriter/rapper Bobby Brackins‘ hit single, “Hot Box.” Brackins and Mustard’s history dates back several years, as Mustard DJed for the Young and Hung…over Tour in 2010, which spanned the West Coast and was co-headlined by Bobby Brackins and YG, with Ty Dolla $ign as an opener and documented on film by Kreayshawn. “Mustard has always been a dope DJ,” says Bobby Brackins, “he knows what’s gonna work in the club, that’s why he was able to make such a good transition to producing.”
The “Hot Box” remix by Mustard adds a verse from Seattle rapper Choice and additional vocals from Terrace Martin on the chorus. This unexpected release gave the original single, which features G-Eazy and Mila J, a boost to #2 on Billboard’s Emerging Artists Chart. “Hot Box” illustrates Bobby Brackins’ tenacity for songwriting and ability to cross seamlessly into the pop rap world while still maintaining his East Oakland roots. Earlier this month, Billboard premiered the video, which follows Bobby romping around an intimate house party with Mila J and a handful of her closest friends. The song, which was produced by RedWine and featured by LA’s Power 106 as a Song of the Week, has already surpassed 1.7M plays on SoundCloud and has The FADER calling it “a perfect weekender,” and The Smoking Section claiming it has “such an addictive bounce, repeat listens happen without intention.”
Bobby Brackins’ songwriting credit for Chris Brown‘s platinum hit “Loyal,” recently earned him a BMI Award. With over 25 million YouTube plays, and international radio spins to his credit, the established soloist has written for and collaborated with a litany of artists including Tinashe (for “2 On“), Iamsu!, Trey Songz, Jeremih, and Zendaya. When reflecting on his incredible career Bobby Brackins states, “People are seeing my name more and more, and they’re giving me a little more credit. I’m excited about dropping my own music and giving people the awareness that I’ve helped mold the new West Coast sound.”
Listen to “Hot Box” (DJ Mustard Remix): https://soundcloud.com/dj-mustard-1/hot-box-remix-bobby-brackins-feat-mila-j-choice-terrance-martin
Watch “Hot Box”: http://www.vevo.com/watch/bobby-brackins/hot-box/USA2P1467790
Buy “Hot Box” on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/hot-box-feat.-g-eazy-mila/id910303033
Listen to “Hot Box”: https://soundcloud.com/bobbybrackins/bobby-brackins-hot-box-ft-g-eazy-mila-j/
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The Background:
Amidst a wave of self-made songwriters, artists and producers, Oakland, California’s Bobby Brackins is at the forefront. With over 25 million YouTube plays, and international radio spins, the established soloist who has written a litany of artists including Zendaya, Trey Songz, and Jeremih is finally coming into his own. Following high school, Bobby Brackins relocated to Los Angeles alongside his producer and close friend, Nic Nac. “I wanted to keep making music with Nic, and I knew that L.A. was more industry-based. That’s where the labels and well-connected managers were,” Bobby Brackins states. Taking advantage of the web early on to brand himself the artist has had a slew of success working with countless artists which led to Bobby Brackins penning and co-producing a #1 record for Chris Brown in “Loyal,” as well as helping Tinashe find the traction necessary to earn a major label album release date with her lead single, “2 On.” The credit is there, is as the chart and viral reaction, assuring the world that Bobby Brackins has his pen, production, and pulse on the people.
Links:
“Hot Box” (DJ Mustard Remix): https://soundcloud.com/dj-mustard-1/hot-box-remix-bobby-brackins-feat-mila-j-choice-terrance-martin
“Hot Box” (feat. G-Eazy & Mila J) Video: http://www.vevo.com/watch/bobby-brackins/hot-box/USA2P1467790
“Hot Box” (feat. G-Eazy & Mila J) Lyric Video: http://youtu.be/4X-bOWDGQLI
“Hot Box” (feat. G-Eazy & Mila J): https://soundcloud.com/bobbybrackins/bobby-brackins-hot-box-ft-g-eazy-mila-j/
Bio, pictures and streams available here: http://www.audibletreats.com/bobby-brackins/