If you're a regular reader of my blog you'll know how much I adore Nadia Ali. The ex-iiO singer went solo a number of years back, releasing her debut album Embers in 2009. Embers is by far, one of my favourite albums of all time. Nadia's beautiful vocals weave in and out of electronic beats that make you yearn for love and want to groove all at the same time. Throw in the fact that she is a Middle-Eastern Goddess and BANG!
Ok, lost focus. Where was I?
Back to music. In 2010 Nadia set out to release three remix albums under the common title, Nadia Ali: Queens of Clubs, each with a different gemstone representing each version (first: Ruby, second: Onyx and third: Diamond). On the second album Nadia revisited a favourite number of mine, Rapture, originally performed as part of iiO in 2001 (my God - ten years ago!).
Rapture has been remixed by Avicii and is aptly titled Avicii's New Generation Mix. I love the fact it has "New Generation" in the title as it's totally true. We have a new generation of young party goers that get to embrace the warmth of Nadia's vocals on what is clearly one of the best and biggest club tracks of all time. Generation X clubbers finding dark corners at 5am with Nadia whispering "mi amore don't you know, my love I want you so..." Ahhh, to be young again.
NOT.
Rapture (Avicii's New Generation Mix) is starting to get club play in Australia, and I expect globally very, very soon. Listen out for this one - it's gonna be big!
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this remix is awesome! how come i havnt heard her on the radio or on australian tv! ....! nice find !
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately Australian commercial radio and TV haven't picked Nadia up! She is a brilliant, talented artist - one worth spending time with. Glad you like :)
ReplyDeleteA little too disco for my liking. Ok though.
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