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  • Duck Sauce kicks-off 2021 with ‘Ask Me’

    Duck Sauce kicks-off 2021 with ‘Ask Me’

    Grammy-nominated duo Duck Sauce release their first new release of 2021 titled “Ask Me,” which is currently available to stream/download.

    Duck Sauce – Ask Me

    Opening with soulful lyrics, “Ask Me” is a feel-good, grooving release that encapsulates Duck Sauce’s uplifting energy.  The track effortlessly blends the styles of lauded producers A-Trak and Armand Van Helden in one free-spirited release.  With harmonious chord progressions, house-laden vibes, and nostalgic lyrics that evoke a message to be able to do what you want with your life, “Ask Me” serves as the perfect track to lead into the changing of the seasons.  This track follows the release of last fall’s track “Mesmerize,” which was complemented with a transdimensional video. 

    Adding to the announcements, the duo has also recently released a cable access variety show called Duck Duck Goose (KOPR Roswell, New Mexico) where they interview music legends Kenny Dope, Arthur Baker, Patricia Brennan, David Guetta, DJ Premier, and esoteric specialists Billy Carson, Mark Sargent. The variety show can be seen here. 

    Formed in 2009 in New York City, Duck Sauce consists of American producer Armand van Helden and Canadian producer A-Trak. The two have taken the world by storm with tracks “aNYway,” “You’re Nasty,”  “Barbra Streisand,” and “Big Bad Wolf.”  Their signature sound joyously mashes classic disco house with forward-thinking dancefloor energy and expert production.  Many of their tracks released are off A-Trak’s recording label, Fool’s Gold.  For additional information regarding Duck Sauce, please visit their Facebook page here.

  • A-Trak presents Goldie Awards Online

    A-Trak presents Goldie Awards Online

    World-renowned DJ/producer A-Track will be hosting an online version of his annual Goldie Awards DJ & Beat Battle in a three-part livestream on February 19, 20, and 27 via Fool’s Gold Twitch channel.

    Hosted and judged by A-Trak, Craze, Baauer, UNIIQU3, and Decap and presented by PUMA, Fool’s Gold, and TMWRK, Goldie Awards Online will be a new type of competition for DJs and producers to honor the infinite creative means of expression that music has to offer. 

    Goldie Awards 2019: LIONCLAD – Beat Battle Performance

    Hailing from all corners of the globe ranging from Portugal, South Korea, Brazil, Japan, Dubai, and the United States, opponents will compete in either of the two categories, a Beat Battle or a DJ Battle. Contestants will be allowed to use any equipment they choose, putting the emphasis on raw skills and originality.

    February 19 will see a DJ Battle where eight competitors will take the decks in a fierce competition.  The semi-finals will air on February 20 where eight producers will go head-to-head in the Beat Battle competition. The top two finalists in each category will face-off in a grand finale stream on February 27. In true Fool’s Gold fashion, the event itself will be an awe-inspiring competition that showcases the very best in music and production.

    Goldie Awards, which previously took place at Brooklyn Steel, were created to shine a light on the craft of DJing and to showcase some of the finest amateurs in the game. One of the world’s great talent spotters and cultural curators, A-Trak has long made it a personal mission to give a voice to up-and-comers across genre and style through his iconic label Fool’s Gold and its annual Day Off events.  For additional information on Fool’s Gold Records, please visit the label’s official website. 

  • A-Trak & WEISS collaborate on brand new track, ‘Funk U’

    A-Trak & WEISS collaborate on brand new track, ‘Funk U’

    DJ/producer A-Trak teams-up with WEISS to deliver a brand new release titled, “Funk U,” which is currently available to stream/download via Fool’s Gold.

    A-Trak & WEISS – Funk U

    Enticing listeners with a catchy sample, “Funk U” is an upbeat track that radiates with uplifting, joyous house vibes and is a perfect showcase of A-Trak & WEISS’’s combined DJ expertise that spans decades.  Marking the first official collaboration together, A-Trak & WEISS have shared the decks alongside one another with mutual admiration for each other’s talent.  This track follows a recent  A-Trak rework of the WEISS & Harry Romero release, “Where Do We Go.” 

    This announcement comes recently after A-Trak released “My Own Way” which was a massive collaboration with Ferreck Dawn.  Currently available to stream/download, the track was a follow-up to their hit release “Coming Home.”

    Alain Macklovitch, more commonly known by his artist name A-Trak, is a Canadian DJ, turntablist, record producer, and founder of the recording label Fool’s Gold.  A-Trak’s professional career spans over two decades and is built off his early success as a World Champion turntablist.  The artist went on to become Kanye West’s original tour DJ. He is known for working with high-profile artists including Laidback Luke, Boys Noize, and GTA and can be found performing at some of EDM’s most massive events including Ultra Music Festival, Electric Daisy Carnival, and Electric Zoo.  For additional information on A-Trak, please visit the artist’s official Facebook Page. 

  • Duck Sauce reveal video for ‘Mesmerize’

    Duck Sauce reveal video for ‘Mesmerize’

    Grammy-nominated duo Duck Sauce recently revealed the video for “Mesmerize,” marking six years since their last official release. 

    It has been 10 years since the hit release of “Barbara Streisand” and nine years after the VMA-nominated “Big Bad Wolf,” now A-Trak and Armand van Helden are back with “Mesmerize” opening a portal to a new dimension.

    The duo has also recently released a cable access variety show called Duck Duck Goose (KOPR Roswell, New Mexico) where they interview music legends David Guetta, DJ Premier,  esoteric specialists Billy Carson, Mark Sargent, and share recipes.  The variety show can be seen here. 


    Formed in 2009 in New York City, Duck Sauce consists of American producer Armand van Helden and Canadian producer A-Trak. The two have taken the world by storm with tracks “aNYway,” “You’re Nasty,”  “Barbra Streisand,” and “Big Bad Wolf.”  Their signature sound joyously mashes classic disco house with forward-thinking dancefloor energy and expert production.  “Barbara Streisand” earned the duo a Grammy nomination in 2012 and won an IDMA in 2011 for Best Underground Dance Track.  “Big Bad Wolf” earned an MTV Video Music Award nomination for Best Electronic Dance Music Video in 2012.  Many of their tracks released were off A-Trak’s recording label, Fool’s Gold.  For additional information regarding Duck Sauce, please visit their Facebook page here.