15-Min Flash Mix E3: Brendon P Unleashes A Masterclass With 15 Tracks In 15 Minutes

 
Brendon P takes you to school with his edition of the 15-Min Flash Mix (Credit: Tanjong Beach Club)

Brendon P takes you to school with his edition of the 15-Min Flash Mix (Credit: Tanjong Beach Club)

With the incessant slingshot of pandemic developments in the city, the state of the local electronic scene continues to lurch in flux. It’s times like these, now more than ever, when the dedication of homegrown champions glows the brightest, and lifting up the torch is the revered Brendon Perera.

 

Few have shaped the scene like Brendon P (Credit: Kilo Lounge)

Few have shaped the scene like Brendon P (Credit: Kilo Lounge)

You can’t talk about the industry without having his name surface to the fray. Brendon P is what many would call a legend, and that is no exaggeration. The deck expert has been commanding dancefloors for over three decades, with a career-defining residency at the classic Zouk for almost nine years. His international portfolio features gigs in New York, Miami and Geneva, and locally, he’s shaped the musical imprint of institutions like CÉ LA VI, Kilo Lounge, Ola Beach Club and countless others. Just having his name on the lineup of any venue elevates its reputation instantly.

 

To give you an idea of Brendon P’s mastery, he has stuffed a whopping 15 tracks in this episode of the 15-Min Flash Mix – yes, you read that right. Through a series of vocal samples and ingenious overlays, he’s conceptualised a tight, merry medley featuring timeless classics and curveball edits, with appearances from Prince, New Order, Mode M, The KLF and more. This mix rides on a wave of melodious hooks and walloping beats; a fine-tuned capsule of perfection made possible by this unrivalled phenom. This is more than just a mix. This is an absolute masterclass.

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