Fairfax’s hometown heroes, RDGLDGRN, have become quite the hot commodity as of late with their intricate blend of go-go, alt rock, and pop punk. In addition to working with fellow DMV legends Dave Grohl and Pharrell Williams, the trio has kept themselves busy going on tour with the likes of Sublime & Rome while maintaining a steady recording schedule and packing out clubs throughout the U.S. (including an off the wall show at the 9:30 Club this past October).
In looking to add some additional local flavor, fellow DMV native JDVBBS has arrived with a future bass flip of RDGLDGRN’s crowd pleasing track, “Doing the Most.” It opens with a staccato of claps and synth stabs before billowing out into a lush pad groove that complements King Green’s vocals: a move that serves as proper comfort before the track goes into overdrive as the beats become trill and the vibe gets real. By the time the conga groove bounces in and the kicks begin to take the wheel, and your headspace begins to swirl while you’re being convinced, “You should do less/ ‘Cause you’re doing the most,” it’s too late. The 2-step, a victory dance normally reserved for champions, will be occurring below your waist and there’s no way around it. The remix is a flirtation with the thought of just doing you, treating yourself, and having a good time without a rhyme or reason or fuck to give.
This is old fashioned, party rock, hype music at it’s cheesiest and most delicious; it has no qualms or self-conscious afterthoughts and it services the original work while injecting a fresh perspective. JDVBBS nailed it.
You can stream JDVBBS’ remix of RDGLDGRN’s “Doing the Most” below and download it for free.
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