DOWNLOAD: AC & Dell - Right Now

I recently posted about Bridgeport native Aaron Clevenger - also known as AC Slater, a Brooklyn-based globe-trotting electro hip-hop dj/producer/remixer. Having collaborated with the likes of Little Boots and Ninjasonik, AC is most recently at it with former ThunderKatz frontman Dell for an album of exceptional original material entitled Right Now.

According to Мишка/Mishka NYc, a Brooklyn-based streetwear outfit, "On the Right Now album AC & Dell invite the listener into their world of late night underground parties, girl troubles, and jet setter antics. Combining the sounds of hip hop, electronic, and indie rock, the record caught our attention and we've decided to take this independent project and produce a run of physical CDs to distribute along with offering digital downloads."

Over the last six months, I've been on a bit of a electro/techno kick, and have always loved hip-hop. So this album is right up my alley, and I am loving it. And it is not all the time an electro producer from West Virginia becomes an international success. Have a listen.

Artist: AC & Dell

Album: Right Now

Year: 2010

For fans of: Pharrell Williams, will.i.am, Dizzee Rascal

DOWNLOAD: AC & Dell - Right Now

WATCH: DJ AC Slater - "Take You" feat. Ninjasonik

In the summer of 1999, many of my friends in Bridgeport were listening techno and going to raves. At the time our friend Aaron Clevenger was getting into DJing and one of his first gigs was a small party in a friend's basement in Bridgeport. Ten years later, Aaron - now known as AC Slater - is a Brooklyn-based dj/producer/remixer, member of Trouble & Bass, and founder of Party Like Us Records who tours the world bringing his hip-hop-influenced brand of electro to packed clubs from Mexico to Australia.

During his still short career behind the decks, AC's hard work has paid massive dividends. He has been touted as the "finest producer in the world" by MixMag.net and in 2009 Beatportal.com named him one of Six Artists to Watch. Even for those who aren't a fan of electronic music, AC's original tracks and remixes are worth checking out. On his website are half a dozen DJ mixes available for free download. He has collaborated with South By South West favorite Little Boots for a remix of "Meddle" and recently produced the original track "Take You" featuring Brooklyn hip-hop trio Ninjasonik, for which you can watch the video below.

An international success in the electronic music scene, it's about time I give space to a hometown native and incredibly talented friend. More to come.

AC SLATER — TAKE YOU FEAT. NINJASONIK

AC Slater | MySpace Music Videos