The world's biggest DJ and critically-acclaimed producer, Tiësto, joins forces with Emily Haines of electro-influenced indie rock band Metric for his newest release "Knock You Out". This is Tiësto's sixth track off his upcoming artist album Kaleidoscope, written and recorded in collaboration with Jónsi Birgisson from Sigur Rós, Kele Okereke from Bloc Party, Nelly Furtado, Calvin Harris, and Emily Haines from Metric, to name a few.
The new song, featuring the vocalist/keyboardist of Metric, follows up on the success of the album's first five tracks which includes the album's first single, "I Will Be Here" (ft. Sneaky Sound System). "Feel It In My Bones" (ft. Tegan & Sara), "Louder Than Boom", the title track "Kaleidoscope" (ft. Jónsi of Sigur Rós), and "I Am Strong" (ft. Pricilla Ahn). In celebration of this current release, Tiësto is inviting budding DJs and aspiring producers the chance to remix the euphoric tune in a new contest launching in conjunction with Beatport.
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According to Beatport this is the first time ever that Tiësto has made his original music stems available to the public, but we've listed another opportunity back in 2007 here ;)
Truth is this contest is giving aspiring artists a chance for their own big break: up to three winning mixes of "Knock You Out" will be released commercially on Ultra Records and [PIAS]. The grand prize winner will also receive a $250 Beatport gift card, Tiësto merchandise, and music packages from Ultra & [PIAS].
The contest launched concurrently with the exclusive release of the track on Beatport today, giving remixers one week to download the stems of the "Knock You Out" track, which may be purchased individually or bundled at $4.99 USD. For two weeks starting October 6 until October 19, contestants may upload their remixes. Have fun remixing ya'll!
The release of Tiësto's album Kaleidoscope on October 6 is being supported by a worldwide tour in 2009-2010, spanning five continents on over 175 dates.
Remix Contest Page
