English DJ/producer Skream has featured US singer-songwriter Kelis on "Copy Cat," the lead single from his upcoming album. Different to their previous collaboration "Distance," the "Milkshake" vocalist oozes over cool synth beats and minimal bass with a slick, fresh vibe.
The star doesn't hold back, singing “I’m such a fan of that dress that’s why I bought it—five years ago/ I’m such a fan of your hair, that’s why I cut it,” she sings over the pulsing beat. “Come here copycat, you my puppet/ You know I love it.”
Take a listen to the official radio rip below. "Copy Cat" is due to hit digital stores sometime in December.
English DJ/producer Skream has featured US singer-songwriter Kelis on "Copy Cat," the lead single from his upcoming album. Different to their previous collaboration "Distance," the "Milkshake" vocalist oozes over cool synth beats and minimal bass with a slick, fresh vibe.
The star doesn't hold back, singing “I’m such a fan of that dress that’s why I bought it—five years ago/ I’m such a fan of your hair, that’s why I cut it,” she sings over the pulsing beat. “Come here copycat, you my puppet/ You know I love it.”
Take a listen to the official radio rip below. "Copy Cat" is due to hit digital stores sometime in December.
3 July 2012
American singer-songwriter and totally under-rated superstar Kelis has reveled the lead single from her upcoming sixth studio album, the Skream produced track "Distance." The chilled back electro beat has it's premiere on UK radio last weekend.
Take a listen to a radio rip of the "Acapella" singer's fresh new sound. What do you think?
American singer-songwriter and totally under-rated superstar Kelis has reveled the lead single from her upcoming sixth studio album, the Skream produced track "Distance." The chilled back electro beat has it's premiere on UK radio last weekend.
Take a listen to a radio rip of the "Acapella" singer's fresh new sound. What do you think?
15 May 2011
Calvin Harris has released the somewhat artistic video of his latest single, Bounce, featuring the vocals of Kelis. The track is to be taken off Harris' third studio album, out thsi year.
At this stage no Australian release date has been set, however keep your eyes on Harri's digital profile for more information [ITUNES]
Calvin Harris has released the somewhat artistic video of his latest single, Bounce, featuring the vocals of Kelis. The track is to be taken off Harris' third studio album, out thsi year.
At this stage no Australian release date has been set, however keep your eyes on Harri's digital profile for more information [ITUNES]
2 May 2011
Calvin Harris is back! After the global success of his first two albums, I Created Disco and Ready For The Weekend, the singer/songwriter/producer/DJ will return with a third offering this year.
Off that album we have two tracks that are circling the web, Awooga and Bounce. I've been informed that the latter track, featuring Kelis on vocals, is set to be the official lead single. Take a listen below, as per Harris' YouTube channel.
Whilst we wait for the official release, top up your Calvin Harris digital music collection today [ITUNES]
Calvin Harris is back! After the global success of his first two albums, I Created Disco and Ready For The Weekend, the singer/songwriter/producer/DJ will return with a third offering this year.
Off that album we have two tracks that are circling the web, Awooga and Bounce. I've been informed that the latter track, featuring Kelis on vocals, is set to be the official lead single. Take a listen below, as per Harris' YouTube channel.
Whilst we wait for the official release, top up your Calvin Harris digital music collection today [ITUNES]
13 January 2011
PART III, THE FINALE
And so, here it is - the Top 10 Singles as assessed by me; the music-driven, ass-swinging, blog-loving Jimmy Steele. Can I tell you how hard it was to get this list to a Top 50, let alone a Top 10? 2010 was truly blessed with so many tracks that really outshone previous years in regards to music. Pure quality I tell you, pure quality.
There have been a few key standout artists this year too... but I think that's anotehr blog post entirely - let's get into the countdown!
10. NOT GIVING UP ON LOVE // Arvin van Buuren vs Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Miss Ellis-Bextor teamed up with our favourite Aussie models/DJs, Nervo, to pen this brilliant track, which also includes the girls on backing vocals. Yet again, do my Nervo girls deliver!
Not Giving Up On Love was released as the lead single off Armin's 2010 album, Mirage, and will also feature on Sophie's fourth studio album, Make a Scene, which will be released in this coming April. Armin debuted the track in his A State of Trance podcast in August.
Whilst the single didn't fair that well chart wise (excluding Poland where it went to #1 - random); it certainly made a presence on the club scene globally.
Miss Ellis-Bextor, with her sassy vocals and classy style, oozes sex 'n' love in this video. Also, she kinda makes me jealous lounging on that boat in the video clip (grrr), which was shot in Ibiza, Spain (double-grrr).
Purchase Not Giving Up On Love digitally now [ITUNES]
9. EMPIRE STATE OF MIND // Jay-Z feat. Alicia Keys
Some of you may argue that this track really should have been featured as a 'best of 2009' - well... bite me.
The ode to one of America's most well-known cities is really, one of the stand-out tracks of this decade. Alicia Keys belting out...
"New Yoooooooork...concrete jungle where dreams are made of... there's nothing you can't do..."
...sends chills down my spine and makes me wanna grab that credit card and book my one-way flight now.
Alicia and I had a good year in 2010 actually - this is her third appearance in the countdown (with tracks Un-Thinkable and Try Sleeping With a Broken Heart making earlier appearances)... I gotta say, her Elements of Freedom album clearly was one of the best albums of the year.
Purchase Empire State of Mind digitally now [ITUNES]
8. BELIEVER // Freemasons feat. Wynter Gordon
Oh bless. What an amazing combo - the boys from Brighton, England; and New York's princess, Wynter Gordon. I'm not really sure what else to say here except for...
Get your ass into gear and start grooving!
Believer was released earlier in the year to the UK/Australia markets, however only in the last month has it been released in the US. A huge club smash in the UK and Europe over summer, I'm expecting it to do the same over the US in the coming weeks/months.
Also, this is Wynter's second appearance today with Dirty Talk coming in at #26... oh how we love Miss Gordon!!!
7. SHAMPAIN // Marina & the Diamonds
Welsh/Greek Goddess, Marina Lambrini Diamandis, or as you may know her, Marina & the Diamonds; is clearly one of 2010's precious gems.
Her debut album, The Family Jewels, is a piece of pure indie pop heaven... really, it's hard to fault any of the tracks on the album. So much so, this is Marina's third appearance in my Top 50 of 2010 (Hollywood at #19, Oh No! at #32)!
I was lucky enough to see Marina perform just recently in Sydney in a show performing at The Factory Theatre. Her performance - vocally and stage-presence wise - was really hard to beat. It was hard not to be captivated by her aura on stage... one word to describe the night - WOW.
The Shampain video, with it's Thriller-like choreography, wind machine blowing leaves and overall beauty of Miss Diamandis, clearly is one of the best clips of 2010.
Acapella was Kelis' opportunity to embrace a market in which we knew she'd reign - and boy did she do that. The lead track from her fifth studio album, Flesh Tone, was co-penned by Kelis and produced by David Guetta; and paved way for what was received as one of the best albums of 2010.*
*according to me of course
The colourful and energetic video was a collaboration between fashion photographer John "Rankin" Waddell (Germany's Next Top Model photographer), and director Chris Cottam. It's vibrant, effective and provides the buzz that the track needs - a great, great film clip.
In addition to Acapella, the album spawned three other singles - 4th of July (Fireworks), Scream and Brave.
So here we have Robyn, her second appearance in my countdown (no surprise there) with Hang With Me. In 2010 Robyn released three EPs, titled the Body Talk series. All three were released within a six month period, with Hang With Me featuring on the first and second editions.
On the first edition Hang With Me is a slow, soulful acoustic ballad. A beautiful number really... however it wasn't until it got a little bit of treatment and appeared on the second edition did it really hit the mark. The single gave Robyn her fifth top five number in her native Sweden... hmmm, what was her forth...? Stay tuned!
The second track to be lifted off Gaga's infamous The Fame Monster EP, Telephone is pure pop brilliance. Originally written by Lady Gaga for none other than Miss Britney Spears (for her Circus album), once rejected, Gaga decided to own the track and pursue Beyonce for the additional part. Great move girl.
Telephone featured one of the most anticipated video clips of all time. The video, shot by the creative genius that is Jonas Åkerlund (who directed Gaga's Paparazzi), featured Lady Gaga and Beyonce in a range of designer outfits that played out in a number of different scenes.
The video, available in 'clean' and 'explicit' versions, is just over nine minutes and thirty seconds in length, and as of today, has had more than 100,000,000 views on YouTube. Un-fucking-believable!
What has been claimed by critics* as Kylie's best track in years, Get Outta My Way was a clear reminder that Miss Minogue still has it. Oh yes she does. Whether it's the video with those gold shoes, the striking poses or the brilliant chair choreography - she still has it.
*those critics being me and a whole lotta gay men globally
The second single off the Aphrodite album (clearly a life saving album, thank you Stuart Price), unfortunately didn't receive the chart success it deserved, however it still is, without a doubt, one of Kylie's best songs EVAH (big call, I know).
Ex-Siren (remember those girls - come on, think about it... Sarah-Marie from Australia's Big Brother... I'm So Excited... Oh God, yes, that was Zoe Badwi) has been around the Aussie club scene for some time now. She's partnered with TV Rock and delivered In The Moment and Release Me over the last couple of years - clear club numbers that everyone loves.
Move forward to 2010, grab yourself an Amy Pearson penned track, Denzal Park on production and BANG - you have yourself a surefire hit. Freefallin' is nothing but brilliant... picture it now... gay men throwing their hands up in the air like they just dont' care. Oh bless. Cause I'm freeeeeeeeeefalllin...
Dancing On My Own was unveiled to the world in June - the synth love ballad, with Robyn's unique vocals oozing heartache and betrayal, instantly won me over the moment I heard it. And, funnily enough, I wasn't alone worldwide.
The track went to #1 in Sweden - Robyn's first ever hit to the top in her homeland. Additionally, it achieved top ten in many countries across Europe, including the UK. It was the lead track off the three-part Body Talk series and certainly gave us a great taste of the excellence that was yet to come from the following EPs.
The video, with Robyn's awkward yet mesmerising moves, is a reminder of what it feels like when a love is not reciprocated. Painful, beautiful, indulging.
Robyn - you really are a talented artist. Much love.
And so, here it is - the Top 10 Singles as assessed by me; the music-driven, ass-swinging, blog-loving Jimmy Steele. Can I tell you how hard it was to get this list to a Top 50, let alone a Top 10? 2010 was truly blessed with so many tracks that really outshone previous years in regards to music. Pure quality I tell you, pure quality.
There have been a few key standout artists this year too... but I think that's anotehr blog post entirely - let's get into the countdown!
10. NOT GIVING UP ON LOVE // Arvin van Buuren vs Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Miss Ellis-Bextor teamed up with our favourite Aussie models/DJs, Nervo, to pen this brilliant track, which also includes the girls on backing vocals. Yet again, do my Nervo girls deliver!
Not Giving Up On Love was released as the lead single off Armin's 2010 album, Mirage, and will also feature on Sophie's fourth studio album, Make a Scene, which will be released in this coming April. Armin debuted the track in his A State of Trance podcast in August.
Whilst the single didn't fair that well chart wise (excluding Poland where it went to #1 - random); it certainly made a presence on the club scene globally.
Miss Ellis-Bextor, with her sassy vocals and classy style, oozes sex 'n' love in this video. Also, she kinda makes me jealous lounging on that boat in the video clip (grrr), which was shot in Ibiza, Spain (double-grrr).
Purchase Not Giving Up On Love digitally now [ITUNES]
9. EMPIRE STATE OF MIND // Jay-Z feat. Alicia Keys
Some of you may argue that this track really should have been featured as a 'best of 2009' - well... bite me.
The ode to one of America's most well-known cities is really, one of the stand-out tracks of this decade. Alicia Keys belting out...
"New Yoooooooork...concrete jungle where dreams are made of... there's nothing you can't do..."
...sends chills down my spine and makes me wanna grab that credit card and book my one-way flight now.
Alicia and I had a good year in 2010 actually - this is her third appearance in the countdown (with tracks Un-Thinkable and Try Sleeping With a Broken Heart making earlier appearances)... I gotta say, her Elements of Freedom album clearly was one of the best albums of the year.
Purchase Empire State of Mind digitally now [ITUNES]
8. BELIEVER // Freemasons feat. Wynter Gordon
Oh bless. What an amazing combo - the boys from Brighton, England; and New York's princess, Wynter Gordon. I'm not really sure what else to say here except for...
Get your ass into gear and start grooving!
Believer was released earlier in the year to the UK/Australia markets, however only in the last month has it been released in the US. A huge club smash in the UK and Europe over summer, I'm expecting it to do the same over the US in the coming weeks/months.
Also, this is Wynter's second appearance today with Dirty Talk coming in at #26... oh how we love Miss Gordon!!!
7. SHAMPAIN // Marina & the Diamonds
Welsh/Greek Goddess, Marina Lambrini Diamandis, or as you may know her, Marina & the Diamonds; is clearly one of 2010's precious gems.
Her debut album, The Family Jewels, is a piece of pure indie pop heaven... really, it's hard to fault any of the tracks on the album. So much so, this is Marina's third appearance in my Top 50 of 2010 (Hollywood at #19, Oh No! at #32)!
I was lucky enough to see Marina perform just recently in Sydney in a show performing at The Factory Theatre. Her performance - vocally and stage-presence wise - was really hard to beat. It was hard not to be captivated by her aura on stage... one word to describe the night - WOW.
The Shampain video, with it's Thriller-like choreography, wind machine blowing leaves and overall beauty of Miss Diamandis, clearly is one of the best clips of 2010.
Acapella was Kelis' opportunity to embrace a market in which we knew she'd reign - and boy did she do that. The lead track from her fifth studio album, Flesh Tone, was co-penned by Kelis and produced by David Guetta; and paved way for what was received as one of the best albums of 2010.*
*according to me of course
The colourful and energetic video was a collaboration between fashion photographer John "Rankin" Waddell (Germany's Next Top Model photographer), and director Chris Cottam. It's vibrant, effective and provides the buzz that the track needs - a great, great film clip.
In addition to Acapella, the album spawned three other singles - 4th of July (Fireworks), Scream and Brave.
So here we have Robyn, her second appearance in my countdown (no surprise there) with Hang With Me. In 2010 Robyn released three EPs, titled the Body Talk series. All three were released within a six month period, with Hang With Me featuring on the first and second editions.
On the first edition Hang With Me is a slow, soulful acoustic ballad. A beautiful number really... however it wasn't until it got a little bit of treatment and appeared on the second edition did it really hit the mark. The single gave Robyn her fifth top five number in her native Sweden... hmmm, what was her forth...? Stay tuned!
The second track to be lifted off Gaga's infamous The Fame Monster EP, Telephone is pure pop brilliance. Originally written by Lady Gaga for none other than Miss Britney Spears (for her Circus album), once rejected, Gaga decided to own the track and pursue Beyonce for the additional part. Great move girl.
Telephone featured one of the most anticipated video clips of all time. The video, shot by the creative genius that is Jonas Åkerlund (who directed Gaga's Paparazzi), featured Lady Gaga and Beyonce in a range of designer outfits that played out in a number of different scenes.
The video, available in 'clean' and 'explicit' versions, is just over nine minutes and thirty seconds in length, and as of today, has had more than 100,000,000 views on YouTube. Un-fucking-believable!
What has been claimed by critics* as Kylie's best track in years, Get Outta My Way was a clear reminder that Miss Minogue still has it. Oh yes she does. Whether it's the video with those gold shoes, the striking poses or the brilliant chair choreography - she still has it.
*those critics being me and a whole lotta gay men globally
The second single off the Aphrodite album (clearly a life saving album, thank you Stuart Price), unfortunately didn't receive the chart success it deserved, however it still is, without a doubt, one of Kylie's best songs EVAH (big call, I know).
Ex-Siren (remember those girls - come on, think about it... Sarah-Marie from Australia's Big Brother... I'm So Excited... Oh God, yes, that was Zoe Badwi) has been around the Aussie club scene for some time now. She's partnered with TV Rock and delivered In The Moment and Release Me over the last couple of years - clear club numbers that everyone loves.
Move forward to 2010, grab yourself an Amy Pearson penned track, Denzal Park on production and BANG - you have yourself a surefire hit. Freefallin' is nothing but brilliant... picture it now... gay men throwing their hands up in the air like they just dont' care. Oh bless. Cause I'm freeeeeeeeeefalllin...
Dancing On My Own was unveiled to the world in June - the synth love ballad, with Robyn's unique vocals oozing heartache and betrayal, instantly won me over the moment I heard it. And, funnily enough, I wasn't alone worldwide.
The track went to #1 in Sweden - Robyn's first ever hit to the top in her homeland. Additionally, it achieved top ten in many countries across Europe, including the UK. It was the lead track off the three-part Body Talk series and certainly gave us a great taste of the excellence that was yet to come from the following EPs.
The video, with Robyn's awkward yet mesmerising moves, is a reminder of what it feels like when a love is not reciprocated. Painful, beautiful, indulging.
Robyn - you really are a talented artist. Much love.
One of the best tracks from Kelis' OUTSTANDING album Flesh Tone has been released as the forth single - Brave. Behind Acapella, this song one of the strongest on the album.... a definite favourite of mine.
The video, as good as it is, has received some not-so-great reviews online - however I like it. I think the simplistic approach actually works for the track. I like. I like a lot.
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One of the best tracks from Kelis' OUTSTANDING album Flesh Tone has been released as the forth single - Brave. Behind Acapella, this song one of the strongest on the album.... a definite favourite of mine.
The video, as good as it is, has received some not-so-great reviews online - however I like it. I think the simplistic approach actually works for the track. I like. I like a lot.
Hope you all enjoy.
6 October 2010
Yes, seriously.
Over the last few years Kelis has had her share of ups-and-downs in the music world, you'd agree. Everyone remembers her hot debut Caught Out There (off her album Kaleidoscope) and her mega smash hit Milkshake (off her album Tasty); but sadly, Kelis seems to be forgotten in some places on this earth with her recent delivery - the Flesh Tone album.
Don't get me wrong, we love Kelis' earlier stuff. Caught Out There was an anthem for a whole range of genres with the "I hate you so much right now" lyrics being screamed from a variety of gay boys and indie-pop junkies alike.
The same with Milkshake - it was heard on the lips of anyone and everyone who wanted you to know that they brought their milkshake to the yard. I know I certainly brought mine, hell yeah.
But let's talk Flesh Tone. Written and produced by David Guetta with help from Benny Benassi, Tocadisco, Jean Baptiste and Boys Noize; you'd wonder what could possible go wrong. Apparently, a lot!
Acapella was released as the lead single. It is full of Guetta's signature thumpin' beats; Kelis' rough, sexy vocals; fit with one of the hottest videos of this decade. For me, it's one of the best songs of this year - easily top 5. Chart performance? Meh. It barely touched the sides, apart from the UK where it reached the top 5.
I'm talking about what should have been a mega smash here people! What's wrong with the world - THIS SONG IS AMAZING.
Anyway.
Acapella was followed with 4th of July (Fireworks), and as of now, Scream. Both are great tracks, however the "rumoured" forth single, Brave, is what I'm waiting for.
Short summary - the album is an ass-moving, leg-shaking, heart-thumping, smile-making must for anyone wanting to pump more than Shania Twain when they're running around vacuuming half naked (it works for me anyway). Do yourselves a favour and buy it.
You can watch the video for Scream below. And, if you're really up for it, it also comes in a 3D version on Kelis' VEVO page on YouTube.
Over the last few years Kelis has had her share of ups-and-downs in the music world, you'd agree. Everyone remembers her hot debut Caught Out There (off her album Kaleidoscope) and her mega smash hit Milkshake (off her album Tasty); but sadly, Kelis seems to be forgotten in some places on this earth with her recent delivery - the Flesh Tone album.
Don't get me wrong, we love Kelis' earlier stuff. Caught Out There was an anthem for a whole range of genres with the "I hate you so much right now" lyrics being screamed from a variety of gay boys and indie-pop junkies alike.
The same with Milkshake - it was heard on the lips of anyone and everyone who wanted you to know that they brought their milkshake to the yard. I know I certainly brought mine, hell yeah.
But let's talk Flesh Tone. Written and produced by David Guetta with help from Benny Benassi, Tocadisco, Jean Baptiste and Boys Noize; you'd wonder what could possible go wrong. Apparently, a lot!
Acapella was released as the lead single. It is full of Guetta's signature thumpin' beats; Kelis' rough, sexy vocals; fit with one of the hottest videos of this decade. For me, it's one of the best songs of this year - easily top 5. Chart performance? Meh. It barely touched the sides, apart from the UK where it reached the top 5.
I'm talking about what should have been a mega smash here people! What's wrong with the world - THIS SONG IS AMAZING.
Anyway.
Acapella was followed with 4th of July (Fireworks), and as of now, Scream. Both are great tracks, however the "rumoured" forth single, Brave, is what I'm waiting for.
Short summary - the album is an ass-moving, leg-shaking, heart-thumping, smile-making must for anyone wanting to pump more than Shania Twain when they're running around vacuuming half naked (it works for me anyway). Do yourselves a favour and buy it.
You can watch the video for Scream below. And, if you're really up for it, it also comes in a 3D version on Kelis' VEVO page on YouTube.
Enjoy my people. Much love.
6 September 2010
I seriously think this girl can do no wrong. She's kooky. She sounds brilliant. She'll tackle anything. AND she produces some of the best pop songs ever.
Take the below - a cover of the Alicia Keys track Try Sleeping With a Broken Heart for iheartradio in the US. Abso-fucking-lutely brilliant.
Ahh. Bless 'er. Love, love, love.
Robyn is about to release the second part of her Body Talk album series in the coming weeks. If you have your hands on Body Talk Pt 1 you'll agree when I say Robyn is one of the most talented individuals of this decade. Body Talk Pt 2 doesn't fail to impress either. It's sharp, sexy and speaks to all of Robyn's strengths.
The official video for Hang With Me (lead single from Body Talk Pt 2) was released last month. I've shared this before on my Facebook page, but here it is again for all my lil Bushbies...
And just in case you are still yet to believe me - here's the final proof and evidence on why you should heart Robyn as much as I do: the All Hearts Tour across the US and Europe with fellow goddess, Kelis.
The below video is a medley of Caught Out There (Kelis), Konichiwa Bitches (Robyn), Push It (Salt 'n Pepa), and Buffalo Stance (Neneh Cherry).
Now tell me you don't love her. I frickin' dare you.
I seriously think this girl can do no wrong. She's kooky. She sounds brilliant. She'll tackle anything. AND she produces some of the best pop songs ever.
Take the below - a cover of the Alicia Keys track Try Sleeping With a Broken Heart for iheartradio in the US. Abso-fucking-lutely brilliant.
Ahh. Bless 'er. Love, love, love.
Robyn is about to release the second part of her Body Talk album series in the coming weeks. If you have your hands on Body Talk Pt 1 you'll agree when I say Robyn is one of the most talented individuals of this decade. Body Talk Pt 2 doesn't fail to impress either. It's sharp, sexy and speaks to all of Robyn's strengths.
The official video for Hang With Me (lead single from Body Talk Pt 2) was released last month. I've shared this before on my Facebook page, but here it is again for all my lil Bushbies...
And just in case you are still yet to believe me - here's the final proof and evidence on why you should heart Robyn as much as I do: the All Hearts Tour across the US and Europe with fellow goddess, Kelis.
The below video is a medley of Caught Out There (Kelis), Konichiwa Bitches (Robyn), Push It (Salt 'n Pepa), and Buffalo Stance (Neneh Cherry).
Now tell me you don't love her. I frickin' dare you.
5 September 2010
There are only a few voices on the club scene that you instantly recognise when you lose yourself to the beats on the floor. Unique vocals that bring a big smile to your face, and before you know it, you have yourself singing and dancing away like you're 16 years old again in your bedroom, all alone, and possibly naked.
Some of those vocals belong to big, power-house divas. Others to more unique, softer and not so 5-octave-range lasses. If we think about some of the successes (not necessarily chart-wise) over the past couple of years we think of Inaya Day, Kelis, Robyn, Luciana, Crystal Waters, Haley... the list could go on.
One however stands out of the crowd for me - Nadia Ali.
Most of you would know her as the vocal talent behind the group iiO. From 2002-2005 iiO filled our ears with joy with hits such as At The End, Smooth, Runaway, and of course their global smash hit Rapture (which went top 10 in most European countries, top 5 in the UK and Australia).
Since then Nadia released a solo album, Embers, in late 2009. For me, the album is one of the best albums of the last year - soothing vocals and great sounds that take you on a journey through the albums 13 tracks. Crash & Burn was released as a single in late 2008, the lead in to the album, which for me was a great starting point.
Nadia has since released the singles Love Story and more recently, Fantasy - all with a great selection of remixes (as you can imagine).
Move forward to today. Nadia is set to release a 3-part album series called The Queens of Clubs. Each album will be titled after a different 'stone', the first of which called the Ruby Edition. The albums are due out over the next 4 months, with remixes of all her album tracks plus additional tracks in which she's featured over the course of the last year (Better Run with Tocadisco, Try with Schiller both feature on the first album).
And lastly before I head off, Nadia has featured on a brilliant track with Chris Reece titled The Notice. It's a great house number, once again she delivers her smooth and sexy vocals. I've included the clip for you below to enjoy.
If you haven't purchased Embers as of yet, do yourself a favour and click on the iTunes link (found here) and grab it now! I guarantee you'll enjoy it. Much love.
There are only a few voices on the club scene that you instantly recognise when you lose yourself to the beats on the floor. Unique vocals that bring a big smile to your face, and before you know it, you have yourself singing and dancing away like you're 16 years old again in your bedroom, all alone, and possibly naked.
Some of those vocals belong to big, power-house divas. Others to more unique, softer and not so 5-octave-range lasses. If we think about some of the successes (not necessarily chart-wise) over the past couple of years we think of Inaya Day, Kelis, Robyn, Luciana, Crystal Waters, Haley... the list could go on.
One however stands out of the crowd for me - Nadia Ali.
Most of you would know her as the vocal talent behind the group iiO. From 2002-2005 iiO filled our ears with joy with hits such as At The End, Smooth, Runaway, and of course their global smash hit Rapture (which went top 10 in most European countries, top 5 in the UK and Australia).
Since then Nadia released a solo album, Embers, in late 2009. For me, the album is one of the best albums of the last year - soothing vocals and great sounds that take you on a journey through the albums 13 tracks. Crash & Burn was released as a single in late 2008, the lead in to the album, which for me was a great starting point.
Nadia has since released the singles Love Story and more recently, Fantasy - all with a great selection of remixes (as you can imagine).
Move forward to today. Nadia is set to release a 3-part album series called The Queens of Clubs. Each album will be titled after a different 'stone', the first of which called the Ruby Edition. The albums are due out over the next 4 months, with remixes of all her album tracks plus additional tracks in which she's featured over the course of the last year (Better Run with Tocadisco, Try with Schiller both feature on the first album).
And lastly before I head off, Nadia has featured on a brilliant track with Chris Reece titled The Notice. It's a great house number, once again she delivers her smooth and sexy vocals. I've included the clip for you below to enjoy.
If you haven't purchased Embers as of yet, do yourself a favour and click on the iTunes link (found here) and grab it now! I guarantee you'll enjoy it. Much love.
1. Lady Gaga - Applause
2. Annie - Back Together
3. Ricki-Lee - Come and Get in Trouble...
4. Monsieur Adi / A*M*E - What's Going On
5. JAY Z / Justin Timberlake - Holy Grail
