Club Killers is committed to being the very best at who we are and what we represent. We will be taking over 2015 with a vengeance, so visit our site regularly to be updated on every move we make.

Music makers, vinyl junkies, house lovers, EDM fans, festival goers, purists and party animals all share a common thread. We know that we dance to the beat of a different drum, and we live a lifestyle that sets us apart, which is why we have carefully crafted a special line of apparel. DJ Eric Forbes wearing “BEATS FOR DAYS” available now on our online shop.

Its a brand new year, and we are looking to an even brighter future for Club Killers. We have some very special ideas and concepts to continue to grow the CK brand, also including brand new clothing designs. We will also remain a top site for the top djs worldwide, and the hottest podcast around, Club Killers Radio. We will never stop because our future is now! Have a happy and safe 2015 and bring in your new year with a bang!

New Years Eve is Tomorrow, and its vital to support your local DJ. Their are two ways to do that. Go see your favorite dj perform for New Years Eve, and rock the official Club Killers “Support Your Local DJ” Tee, available now in our online store.

The holiday weekend is still not over. Why not order one of these hats right now. Close up detail of our Killers snapback.

Club Killers would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. This year as been a very good year for us and hopefully for you guys. May this holiday season sparkle and shine. May all your wishes and dreams come true and may you feel this happiness all year round.

A brand new Club Killers Snapback is now available in our online store! Featuring the signature CLBKLRS, this snapback creates a bold statement of who we are and what we represent. Also, don’t forget to download the exclusive Club Killers Christmas Edits in our MP3 Pool! As always, they are only available to our CK Family.

You couldn’t get through 2014 without hearing two things: Tchami and DJ Snake & Lil Jon’s “Turn Down for What.” And the two seem to share a common thread.

Tchami, aka Martin Bresso, has had an amazing year. Dance music has gone into a frenzy for future house, making him a household name. But Bresso also deserves credit for being a force behind the smash hit “Turn Down For What,” in which he has been listed as one of the song’s writers, producers, and even engineers.

The idea seems plausible; both are Parisian DJs who have been on the same lineups for some of the biggest festivals this year. It’s very likely that the two ran in similar circles back home, before having breakout years around the world (though DJ Snake has enjoyed a tiny bit more success, you know, with being nominated for a Grammy and whatnot..). But this is just another blip on the radar for DJ Snake, who was accused earlier this year for “stealing” Mercer’s edit of Prodigy’s breathe (although all parties involved claim that it was one big misunderstanding).

Props to Tchami for adding another feat to an already incredible year. We’ll find out in 2015 if “Turn Down For What” takes home the Grammy for Best Music Video to really cement the track’s place in musical history.

Posted by KSpence (Via YourEDM)

What a year it’s been for Zedd. The Grammy Award-winning producer put a scare in fans earlier this year with news of his potential hearing loss, but he returned to the booth better than ever, playing North America’s biggest festivals, linking up with artists from pop star Ariana Grande to rapper Logic, and nabbing his first MTV VMA along the way.

Now you can take a look inside the 25 year-old’s whirlwind lifestyle in his new 30-minute documentary Moment of Clarity, going back in time and behind the scenes as Zedd revisits his first headlining US tour in 2013. In the documentary, Zedd talks about his perfectionist attitude and work ethic (“Everything has to be 100 percent perfect or I won’t do it”), while figures such as co-managers Dave Rene & Tim Smith and Interscope Records boss Jimmy Iovine provide insight as to what makes the producer the dance game-runner that he is. “Genres are only as good as the people it produces,” Iovine says. “This guy is the real deal.”

You’ll also hear how his Stay The Night collaboration with Paramore frontwoman Haley Williams came about, and – of course – what would a proper Zedd documentary be without some blinding concert footage? Catch Zedd’s Moment of Clarity documentary below or watch it over on VEVO. [Article photo via Zedd’s Facebook]

Posted by David Miller

When the Hakkasan Group launched its flagship Las Vegas club and restaurant at the MGM Grand in 2013, its executives hinted at something more to come. The company had just opened the doors at a $100 million dollar, 80,000 square-foot facility–the largest of its kind in North America—but CEO Neil Moffitt cautioned that it was just the beginning for the hospitality brand.

Since then, Hakkasan Group has negotiated a series of global partnerships and acquisitions, the largest of which may be a deal for a Las Vegas competitor that would alter the nightlife landscape of Sin City. According to multiple sources, Hakkasan is set to acquire Morgans Hotel Group’s stake in Light Group, the operator of Vegas nightclubs including Light and 1 Oak.

While the final purchase price is unclear, those familiar with the negotiations suggested that the deal could be valued at more than $40 million in cash and debt, with Hakkasan taking control of about 20 restaurants and clubs in Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Miami. Hakkasan would be buying Morgans’ 90% stake in Light Group, which the New York-based hospitality company bought in late 2011 for $46.5 million in cash and debt.

Light Group CEO Andy Masi declined to comment on the deal. Representatives at Hakkasan Group also declined to comment.

Those familiar with the deal said that negotiations between the two companies have gone on for months as Hakkasan continues its aggressive expansion strategy. Earlier this year, the company bought San Diego-based Enlightened Hospitality Group, which operates Southern California fine dining restaurants, and partnered with MGM Resorts MGM -1.75% to build non-gaming hotels in a joint venture known as MGM Hakkasan Hospitality.

Multiple sources also confirmed that Hakkasan had made inquiries to buy out nightlife operator Tao Group, whose venues include Vegas’ Marquee Nightclub and New York’s Marquee. Those inquiries were made earlier this year, but never led to substantial negotiations, said those close to the companies.

By purchasing Light Group, Hakkasan will consolidate the crowded nightlife industry and absorb one of the newer venues to open on the Las Vegas strip. Located inside the MGM-owned Mandalay Bay, Light Nightclub opened in May 2013 and was set up to compete with Hakkasan’s behemoth venue, which launched in April of that year.

Since debuting its Vegas venue, Hakkasan Group, whose ownership can be traced back to Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has continued to establish itself as a major player in Sin City entertainment. The company will also add to its Vegas portfolio with the opening of the 75,000-square foot Omnia at Caesars Palace in the spring of 2015.

If Hakkasan is able to complete its deal for Light, the hospitality firm may own three of the largest nightclubs by the time of Omnia’s opening next year. It would also presumably take over Light’s smaller properties and restaurants, including Japanese eatery Yellowtail and Bellagio-based club, The Bank. One person close to the negotiations noted that, as part of the deal, Hakkasan would be committing money toward the future improvement of current venues and the development of new properties.

“We had a broad vision to build a super high-end lifestyle company,” Moffitt told FORBES in April. “From an Abu Dhabi standpoint, we’re going exactly where we want to go.”

Posted by Ryan Mac (via Forbes)

The Gift DJs Will Love. Club Killers Jet Pack.
Available HERE

*Laptop compartment: The JetPack Remix’s laptop compartment is an absolutely huge asset equipped to safely and securely hold most 17′ laptops with the case (fit will vary depending on the case)
*Headphone compartment: Positioned securely towards the top of the compartment and isolated from other objects, this design reduces the risk of smashing or breaking the headphone in transit. The pocket is roomy enough to fit nearly all DJ headphones out on the market today.
*Record compartment: The JetPack Remix includes uniquely designed slots built into the compartment to specifically carry your vinyl, keep it safe, as well as separate from all your other gear. This feature will eliminate your need for record sleeves
*Portable Battery compartment: Fitted to store a small portable battery, this feature can be your life line when your hand held device is out of battery and you need a change to get you through the rest of the night.
*Two fitted pocket compartment: Two box fitted pockets enclosed with velcro flaps ideal for cartridge cases, USB interfaces, hard drive and other similarly sized items. Tablet compartment: A first of its kind, the tablet compartment offers a specially designed padded pocket to fit your standard 10″ tablet device (iPad I, II, III, Xoom) along with its protective case. Fit may vary depending on case.
*Product Dimensions: 18 x 9 x 15 inches ; 6 pounds

The best rapper in 2014 didn’t need a new album or hit single to prove his dominance. Drake’s last LP, Nothing Was the Same, arrived in September 2013, but thanks to a stream of songs surprise-released online, carefully curated remixes, touring and big-time TV spots, there was no question he was hip-hop’s center of gravity this year.

Yes, Iggy Azalea’s The New Classic was the top-selling rap LP released in 2014, and Nicki Minaj may outdo her when she unveils The Pinkprint on Dec. 15. But both were criticized by rap fans for blatantly aiming for pop audiences (“Pills N Potions,” anyone?). Drake, on the other hand, batted near 1.000 with a remarkable string of six songs he surprise-released to SoundCloud during the year, accruing 83 million total clicks on the platform. “0 to 100/The Catch-Up,” one of 2014’s most memorable songs, hit No. 35 on the Billboard Hot 100 and is nominated for two Grammys — a feat for a track with no real label push behind it.

Drake also has become rap’s hottest co-sign, with his guest spots helping lead nine songs to the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in 2014. His verses on remixes of Tinashe’s “2 On” and his OVO Sound signee I Love Makonnen’s Grammy-nominated “Tuesday” boosted both onto the Hot 100. Drake’s mere quoting of Dej Loaf’s “Try Me” on Instagram led the Detroit MC to a viral hit and Columbia contract. And it’s worth noting that Makonnen, Dej, Young Thug and most other notable 2014 rap rookies were blatantly inspired by Drake’s Auto-Tune melodies and soft, spacey beats.

Meanwhile, according to Billboard Boxscore, Drake was rap’s second-biggest touring star in 2014 (behind only Jay Z) with the Drake vs. Lil Wayne trek and his solo Would You Like a Tour? outing. He also sold out his annual two-day OVO Fest in Toronto, and landed two well-received TV gigs, hosting Saturday Night Live and the ESPYs.

Drake’s next album, Views From the 6, is due in the spring, when he’ll likely have competition from new projects from Kendrick Lamar and Kanye West, who were quiet in 2014. But ask West, who admitted that Drake was the hottest rapper out to GQ in July: He and Lamar will be the ones with something to prove, not Drake.

Posted by Ernest Baker (via Billboard)