This is the interesting spot that vocalists are often in, with multiple releases dropping at the same time. Just as her solo single “U B the Bass” is climbing the club charts, two additional singles by Luciana, showing her multiple personae, are let loose. Working again with Richard Vission (half of the team behind the seminal “I Like That”), she unleashes her savage self with “Primitive,” an overtly aggressive rap over a hybrid electro/trap track. This is probably the most hardcore she’s ever gone in a club record and one could only imagine the energy this would bring in a live performance. On the opposite end of the spectrum is “Guess What,” a much more playful and campy electropop romp with queer sex symbol Cazwell. While it feels like a followup to her solo record “I’m Still Hot,” the boastful yet joyous lines are lighthearted and fun, with the production by Marina & Fagault being both clubworthy and pop-friendly at the same time. Of special note is how both characters deliver their well-written and believable lines – because Luciana is definitely hotter than a chili pepper and it wouldn’t surprise us at all if Cazwell really does sh*t glitter.
REVIEW: Frankmusik – Between
Written by: Ben Norman
Between is an important record for Frankmusik. The 27 year-old singer has worn a variety of hats, including singer, songwriter, producer, beatboxer, and remixer. And through it all, one constant has been true: It’s best when he’s in charge. His debut album, Complete Me, blew people away and created a fanbase for the British singer, but his sophomore album, clearly a label contrivance by the name of Do It In The AM, threatened to abandon that base of people clamoring for his emotional brand of synthpop. But Vincent Turner perseveres, even when considering changing his stage name… Frankmusik as a moniker almost bit the dust, to be replaced with Vincent Did It, a clear proclamation of his efforts surviving potentially devastating decisions.
SONG OF THE DAY: David Guetta & GLOWINTHEDARK ft Harrison – “Aint A Party”
You’ve got to give a lot of respect to David Guetta – he gives credit and props to all of the producers that he works with.? Rising Dutch producers GLOWINTHEDARK (aka Albert Harvey and Kevin Ramos) have become well known as ghost producers- you know- the guys who do the work for other artists.? Dutch superstar Chuckie introduced them to David Guetta at WMC and the bond was formed.? “Ain’t a Party” is a big room, monstrous electro track with intense energy, aggressive vocals (NSFW), and a rock guitar hook of the caliber of a Red Hot Chilli Peppers or a Nirvana hit. That hook is so instantly memorable and recognizable that it will no doubt be resampled and reused all summer long (you can probably expect either Flo Rida or Pitbull to jump on it). This is a massive club tune that will work in any big room or commercial club around the world. Just yesterday, we wrote up the Red Hot Chili Peppers remix, and while we see why it’s going to be a massive festival record found it a tad generic, excepting its use of original track elements. “Ain’t A Party” is a similar record in theme, but with a more creative execution.
Image Courtesy of JackBlack Records.