Category: Song Of The Day

SONG OF THE DAY: Honeywell – “Expect It Back”

As we noted last week, with the focus on big room stadium and electro
tracks, there is a lack of solid diva vocal house records at the moment.
When in doubt, go back and sample one of the legendary voices. British
producer Honeywell does just this for his new single “Expect It Back,”
reviving Loleatta Holloway’s performance with GTS on “What Goes Around Comes
Around” which originally released in 2000. Focusing on the spoken parts of
the vocal, Honeywell’s production has that classic 90s tribal sound
modernized just enough to feel current. It’s a record that would fit in a
retro house night just as easily as it would in a big room set. The House of
Virus remix is more techy, but to my ears it sounds like a brilliantly
bouncy Sharp Boys remix (and coming from me is a major compliment). DJs
looking for a vocal record that brings a 2013 feel to the classic diva vibe
should “expect” a great reaction when dropping this track in their prime
time sets.

Image Courtesy of Klass Action.

SONG OF THE DAY: Inna – “More Than Friends”

For a while there, it seemed like there was a new Inna single popping up on seemingly a weekly basis. Since her music originates in Romania and then filters through continental Europe, then England, and eventually the US, different singles in different markets gave the Romanian Kylie a commanding omnipresence. Her new single “More Than Friends” highlights her musical progression from the trademark Romaninan sound (think Edward Maya/Alexandra Stan) to a more international sound, bringing in a Latin flavor. Previous singles “Caliente” and “Un Momento,” were steps to this new sound, and bringing in reggaeton superstar Daddy Yankee for a forthcoming version definitely cements it. “More Than Friends” is an unashamedly sugary europop confection reminiscent of Paulina Rubio’s “Sexual Lover” and Girls@Play “Airhead,” with incessantly catchy hooks and a singalong chorus. Together with the internet buzz single “J’adore” (which featured the aerobics-ready lyric video), “More Than Friends” makes us quite anxious to hear the rest of Inna’s forthcoming third album Party Never Ends.

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SONG OF THE DAY: Popeska ft Luciana – “The New Kings”

Signed to Wolfgang Gartner’s Kindergarten label, Georgia Tech alumni Popska (aka Ralf Popescu) is quickly making a name for himself with glitchy, electro remixes (Bloody Beetroots, Street Lurkin) and strong original productions (“Karma Meter” and “Liar”). Enlisting the vocal talent of clubland favorite Luciana, he has constructed “The New Kings,” a big room electrohouse anthem for the new school with elements of glitch and stadium and just enough pop for possible crossover. Luciana follows her singing muse (like recent releases “Something For the Weekend” and “Calling All the Lovers”), moving further away from the talk/rap vibe of many of her past hits. The lyrics about the new generation of clubbers and everyone being beautiful could go a bit cheesy, but Luciana’s sweet and sultry voice gives it an edge. The “Oh Oh oh” chant recalling the classic “Self Control” by Laura Branigan is a nice touch as well. While this song may not be the one that makes Popeska a massive superstar, it will definitely increase his audience as more people discover his production talents- making him one to watch for 2013.