FRESH PICKS: November 29th

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SONG OF THE DAY (SUNDAY FUNDAY): Mel B – “For Once In My Life”

Scary spice Mel B is back with the uplifting dance pop confection “For Once In My Life.” The production is similar to what you would expect from a big name dance producer and pop artist collaboration – like David Guetta and Kelly Rowland or Calvin Harris and Rihanna – complete with positive and inspirational lyrics that would be the equivalent of a mature or modernized “girl power” anthem (should we call it “woman power”)? You’ve got to love an artist who can deliver lines like “the world is my dance floor” believably with the life experiences of being up and down while in the spotlight. The video is quite a bit of fun, playfully filmed to be like a real-life single take but obviously isn’t. “For Once In My My Life” is the kind of song that a mom and daughter can have fun with, singing and dancing together.


Image Courtesy of SBB Records.

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.