Danny Brown has completely exploded in the hip-hop world over the past few years, since his humble beginnings as a Detroit mixtape rapper. His zany flow and outlandish antics have made him a staple in the festival world, his remix-ability has made him popular both in the EDM and beat culture crowds, and he has a inexplicable appeal to the indie culture, with collaborations alongside the likes of Purity Ring, Vampire Weekend and Portugal. The Man.
Whether he's hopping on an indie tune or getting a revamp from DJ Sliink, Danny Brown is a source of incredible tunes, original and remixes alike. Peep some fresh remixes to add to your Danny Brown collection.
Vampire Weekend feat. Danny Brown, Heems & Despot - Step (Wintertime Remix)
Vampire Weekend feat. Danny Brown, Heems & Despot - Step (Wintertime Remix)
Vampire Weekend capped off 2013 by delivering a "wintertime" remix of their tune "Step." Joined by Heems and Despot, Danny Brown spits some nostalgia bars over the holiday-sounding beat. This is one of the major steps Danny Brown took towards the indie world, along with collabs with Purity Ring and Portugal. The Man (featured later in the list).
A$ton Matthews feat Danny Brown, A$AP Nast and Flatbush Zombies - Mini Van Dan (Remix)
A$ton Matthews feat Danny Brown, A$AP Nast and Flatbush Zombies - Mini Van Dan (Remix)
A$ton Matthew's West Coast vibe is a perfect yin for Danny Brown's yang. With an all-star cast of up-and-comers, Brown holds his own along with strong verses by New York's finest: Flatbush Zombies and A$AP Nast. It's a dark and ominous beat that compliments Danny Brown's urgent flow perfectly.
Danny Brown - Don't Give A (Ryan Hemsworth Dankey Kang Bootleg)
Canadian Producer Ryan Hemsworth hangs out with Diplo and is obsessed with Japanese culture. When he isn't reading anime, he's giving Danny Brown's "Don't Give A..." some throwback appeal with the familiar Donky Kong samples. You'll remember the good ol' days of discovering hip-hop and playing nintendo with this remix of the '07 mixtape cut.
Smoke DZA feat A$AP Twelvy, Danny Brown, A$AP Rocky, Killa Kyleon & Freeway - 4 Loko (Remix)
Smoke DZA's "Loko" remix featured a major roster of rap stars taking turns spitting over the smoked-out beat. Danny Brown thrives under the pressure and delivers arguably the best verse on the joint, even when followed up by the unstoppable A$AP Rocky. It's also a free download. DAMN!
Danny Brown - Grown Up (Nubbz Remix)
Danny Brown - Grown Up (Nubbz Remix)
Some piano work courtesy of Dutch producer Nubbz really helps to set this one apart. The short, boom-bap-style hip-hop beat makes for a perfect listen if you're trying to chill out.
Danny Brown - Lie4 (Kaytranada Remix)
Danny Brown - Lie4 (Kaytranada Remix)
Rising beatmaker Kaytranada takes Danny Brown's XXX cut for a spin, giving it a spacy vibe with some more melody and more 808 bass. This was a gem that helped launch Kaytranada's popularity a couple years ago and is available for a free download.
Portugal. The Man featuring Danny Brown - Evil Friends (Jake One Remix)
The second indie-based track on the list comes via Jake One's remix of "Evil Friends." Portugal. The Man put out an indie masterpiece last year with their Evil Friends record, and the album title track got an unexpected remix feature from Danny Brown. You can't deny how well his raspy raps mesh with singer John Gourley, and the ladies love this one.
Danny Brown - Smokin & Drinkin (DJ Sliink Remix)
Danny Brown's relationship with A-Trak's Fool's Gold record label has helped him nestle in nicely with the EDM world. There's loads of trap Danny Brown remixes, but DJ Sliink's remix of "Smokin & Drinkin" has got to be amongst the hardest hitting. With a mesh of trap and jersey club music, this one is a certified club banging.
Danny Brown - iwill (Knxwledge Remix)
Danny Brown - iwill (Knxwledge Remix)
Mr. Brown is very straight forward about his love of cunnilingus on this joint. The lo-fi treatment courtesy of Knxwledge makes this sound like a '90s cut of a rapper who was way before his time. This is one of the deeper cuts on this list, and isn't for everyone, but it's quite enjoyable if you're into hip-hop's golden age.
Danny Brown - Die Like A Rockstar (Darth Religious Remix)
Danny Brown talks dead celebs in "Die Like A Rockstar," and it's kind of crazy to listen to him speak about living like Kurt Cobain, amongst others. It's a pretty original concept, though, that is made even more original courtesy of enigmatic beatsmith Darth Religious.