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Dance RSS FeedsSong of the Day: Die Antwoord - "I Fink U Freeky" - Die Antwoord, to the uninformed eye or ear, may come across as some German group akin to Scooter. However, the trio comes from Cape Town, and this cultural association influences much of their music in a style called Zef (an Afrikaans word translating somewhat loosely into "working class whites"), which utilizes out-of-date sounds in a modern way. Hence why "I Fink U Freeky" surges forward like the new Mortal Kombat song for 2012 (with elements of the techno classic "Jump" by the Movement.) You may recall Die Antwoord from their uber-kitschy track "Rich Bitch" which was both terrible and brilliant. "I Fink U Freeky" is a step up, and 100% more cohesive a track, but you may want to try to ignore the video which seems to make Yolandi Visser, the female singer, into the anti-Dev. Or maybe her neglected twin sister. We wonder if the dest...Feed Source: dancemusic.about.com Song of the Day: MIA - "Bad Girls" -
Recently Madonna described Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" as reductive. That seems like an optimal description for the much buzzed about "Bad Girls" by MIA. The track is a pretty standard 90s era hip hop track with middle eastern influences sprinkled throughout it. The lyrics aren't necessarily flat, just not interesting or saying anything that is thought provoking which you would expect from the edgy-statement making MIA. Maybe the thought of just being boastful about the swagger of "Bad Girls' is edgy enough or it's a response to the similar sounding Panjabi MC "Mundian To Bach Ke" (aka "Beware of the Boys")? The video might be controversial with dancers in the full body dress of religious garments being seductive but the rest of the video feels like something Missy Elliott would have done in the late 90s (costumes, dancings, extreme car stunts.) From ano... Song of the Day: Madonna ft MIA and Nicki Minaj - "Give Me All Your Lovin" -
This is probably the most fun Madonna has had on a record in a long time. "Give Me All Your Lovin" is mindless, bubblegum pop with a fast beat that recalls everything from Toni Basil's "Mickey" and Avril Lavigne's "Girlfriend" to her own classics "Material Girl" and "Ray of Light." Throw in a bit of "Misirlou," Martin Solveig's beats and short raps by MIA and Nicki Minaj, and you've got a fun mashed-up dance pop song that sounds modern enough for today's club kids and relatable enough for their parents. Wow, has Madonna's music gone the way of Disney movies - trying to include something for everyone? The video is the obvious Superbowl tie-in with Madonna playing with football players around what looks like a set from the movie Dick Tracy (maybe that's the explanation for the retro blond curly hair). While some may say including the Jabbawo... Song of the Day: Juvelen - "For Only U" - Courtesy of Hybris -
The sweet voice behind "Don't Mess" and "Hanna" comes back with the cutest video ever. It's like that commercial where Jennifer Aniston tries to do everything to make her video go viral. Juvelen needs that kind of help, because everyone needs to know this talented singer. "For Only U" picks up where he left off on his last album, melodic emotional synth pop laden with hooks and beats, and throws a cute kitten on top. As the lead single to his next effort, all I can really say is "Bravo!" And you know, bring more kittens. Whatever it takes, man!
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Check out more great music in the listening ... Clubbing in New York City - New "XL" Club on the Scene - While in New York City this week, I was told of a hot new club that just opened in the Time Square/Hell's Kitchen district - XL. Part of a multiuse space (with OUT Hotel and a restaurant), word of XL was definitely buzzing. I popped in on a Tuesday night and was greeted at the door by the mysteriously beveiled mistress Madame Black and nightlife princess jk*Prima. Upon first entering the club, I was impressed by how nice and upscale it was, almost like what you would expect from Vegas. The front room features a circular bar with mood lighting, glass videos screens and of course, gorgeous bartenders. The dj was spinning but the volume was not overwhelming - making it a great area to hang out with friends and talk while enjoying the music. Venturing in the back area, I was instantly drawn to a massive wall sized LED screen installation that was sh... Song of the Day: Grimes - "Genesis" -
Infusing dark synths with ethereal vocals and a sense of intensity gives "Genesis" quite an edge within the first minute. When the beat drops, "Genesis" goes from New Age to Enya meets Janelle Monae. The result is as bouncy as you'd think with layers of maturity and guts. Now that the artist is signed to 4AD records, expect her debut album Visions to drop in the US February 21st. Grimes has some other great tracks to check out for a little history, "Vanessa", "Crystal Ball", and "Oblivion". While Claire Boucher, the name behind Grimes, may be relatively new to the majority of our readers, we're hoping that we get the chance to talk about her some more. This one is a keeper.
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Check out more great music in the ... Song of the Day: Computer Magic - "The End of Time" -
When people do what they love, the results are stellar. In the case of Computer Magic (real name Danielle Johnston), this yields effervescent and laid back synth pop. This time it takes the form of "The End of Time", a track that is simultaneously dark and upbeat, leaving your foot tapping to the rhythm and your gears turning in thought. As introspective as the track is, the video takes it to new heights as Computer Magic walks her cute little self around New York City in a NASA astronaut suit. The imagery, as she frolics around a playground and walks across the street in front of cabs, is both playful and nonsensical. Why is she doing this? you might ask. It's ok, we don't know either. Just enjoy the music and stop asking so many questions.
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"City Lights" hits hard in the best nostalgic way. It really seems as if the 90's are the decade of choice for musical inspiration as A*M*E's track seems lifted right out of there. Of course some modern elements are included but even the video openly flaunts the decade stylistically and color-wise. Heck, they could be cast members on A Different World, kickin' it with Whitley. There's a little bit of similarity here between A*M*E and Azealia Banks, both attractive young ladies embracing the electronic genre with panache and gusto and hitting it hard. While Banks takes the cake with her "212", A*M*E and her rapper Bartoven give it a good push with "City Lights", and with any justice, will be packing your dance floor.
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Normally, we write about singles for the Listening Booth and Song of the Day. Then came, "End of Time" by Beyonce, which brought about such major conflict between Ben and Ron that they had to face off - reviewing each remix separately. See the lighthearted results of the head to head conflict here.
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Image Courtesy of Columbia.... Vato Gonzalez Interview - Everyone knows about the Dirty Dutch movement spearheaded by the superstar DJ Chuckie, but have you heard about the Dirty House scene. Coming from the pirate underground, Vato Gonzalez mashes elements of hip-hop, dancehall, baile funk, and house to create an energetic, prime time pumping sound. His debut single "Badman Riddim" was massive making top 10 on the UK pop chart. We caught up with the spirited DJ/Producer during Amsterdam Dance Event and got to the root of the new dirty house sound.
Image Courtesy of DJ Ron Slomowicz.... Sonar - Getting excited as just over a week to go. Are you stil going Suddi? Me and Para will be over for it. Looks like we are going to do The Cadenza beach party on the Thursday with Luciano, Loco Dice and Martin Buttrich. Then the Rekids party on Saturday evening with Radio Slave, Spencer parker, Luke Soloman and Toby Tobias.... Bread heads... - (link)... FAO: Justin - Ingloroius Bastards got 1/5 in the Guardian . ;( Thought u'd be pleased ;0 ... all iPhone users... - Download the iDaft app now. even if you despise Daft Punk this is the coolest app ever made. Now have some iFun with it. ... mix it up - been working on a project over the last year or so an inspiring one.. a dj collective in poole/bournemouth. anyhow managed to blag the collective a slot on the main dj stage for camp bestival in dorset = 24, 25, 26 july 2009. mix-it-up crew play on sunday (and on saturday night we will be dancing to chic on the main stage - woo hoo) (link) (cheers rob!) ... Egg-cellent ;0 - ... Phew! - Was chatting to my aunty the other day and asking who she voted for (she didn't bother) when she dropped the bombshell that my mum voted BNP! didn't quite know how to react to be honest, was suprised and pissed off, anyway, to cut a long story short she was winding her sister up, thank fuck! I knew she'd never be so stupid as to vote for a nazi party. Anyway, the point of this post is if someone close to you, friend or family did vote for them how would you react? Cheers,... Human advertising boards - odd trend emerging where people hire their skin for advertising. there's this: (link)... Sweden, Capital of Pop 2009 - For the last 24 hours, I have been caning the debut LP by Napoleon. The missing link between Motown, Take That, Prefab Sprout and Dexy's Midnight Runners, Napoleon are a 10-piece pop/soul band from Uppsala, Sweden, although listening to them you'd have them down as residents of either Detroit or Philadelphia circa 1972. ... Jay-Z vs auto-tune - I'm glad someone has stood up to the madness, MAKE IT STOP! iain ... New poll: Did you vote on Thursday - Here's the results of last week's poll: What time did you go to bed on Saturday night 1. Before 2am (11 votes) 2. Before 4am (5 votes) 3. Before 12pm (4 votes) 4. Before 6am (3 votes) 5. I didn't (2 votes) 6. Before 10pm (2 votes) 7. Before 11pm (0 votes)... E3xceptional - This week on (link) we've got a 2 part special. First part is Film (Terminator), TV (Nurse Jackie) and Comics (Welcome to Hoxton). Second part is all about the gaming event of the year, E3. We talk our way through the three press conferences, then we each give our own top 5 announcements. Enjoy!... UK-D Brighton - I'm down in Brighton next week working at the union's conference. I'll be busy most nights but I will be free Friday evening. If there's anyone around up for an early (or late) evening drink and a chat let me know and we can hook up.... the svelte selection on la radio - I'm broadcasting live on (link) right now.... come on then..own up. - who was it (apart from me) who chose "before 10pm" as their choice in the poll. although to be fair, it was an almost unheard of saturday night off for me, and it was the end of a very heavy week. also might as well get my sleep in now as i've just found out i'm going to be a dad ... Copyright © 2012, eStoreValue.com. All Rights Reserved. |