remixes

kelis: i don’t just like this, i like this like this

Kelis is a fascinating individual. I once deemed her the “American R&B equivalent of Bjork” due to her eclectic repertoire, and I didn’t just come up with that title because of her collaboration with Bjork. She’s all over the place. One minute she’s falling apart and floating in a creepy, gothic wasteland, and moments later she’s a pop culture phenomenom. She’s an R&B sensation, yet she’s a rockstar. She’s a commercial failure, and a dance music superstar. She’s a child! She’s a minimalist! She’s the first girl to scream on a track.

Now, she’s back with an 808…and a new haircut. And, oh yeah, a new album. Her new single “Bossy” has been met with mixed reviews by fans, and it isn’t quite causing a storm on the charts. Despite this, there is much hype among fans about Kelis Was Here, which is full of collaborations with today’s hottest producers– Scott Storch, Cee-Lo, will.i.am, Linda Perry, Swizz Beatz, and more.

Speaking of those hot producers, let’s talk about a recently leaked track done by Swizz Beatz (Beyonce‘s “Check Up On It”, Busta Rhymes‘ “Touch It”). The song is called “Like You”, and though it’s been met by mixed reviews on the net…it’s amazing. Sampling the opera diva song from The Fifth Element, “Like You” is a combination of fifth grade vernacular (“I don’t just like you, I like you like you”) and sleaziness (“He’s making me hot…or is it his cock?”). This is something only Kelis can get away with.

Something about this track creeps me out though…A month ago, my friend Anna and I decided we were going to record a mini-movie called “KELIS: THE OPERA”. The plot involved two milkshake stands, both alike in dignity…well, actually one of them was operated by an evil guy. Also, our main number “Milkshake” involved a synchronized swim routine.

After having developed this idea, I can’t help but think that Kelis has stolen our thoughts, using them as inspiration for this song. I guess I’ll be able to confirm this theory for sure when her next music video has aquatic choreography.

DOWNLOAD: KELIS- Like You (shoutout to Plavalaguna for this one)

PRE-ORDER Kelis Was Here, to be released August 8th

BONUS TRACK: KELIS- Get Along With You (Fake ID Remix)

BLOGWATCH: Check out The Gossip covering Aaliyah‘s “Are You That Somebody?” over at the space (link courtesy of mammoth press). Your Standard Life has Bright Eyes at Bonnaroo, and You Ain’t No Picasso has it as a zip file. If that doesn’t float your boat, maybe one of the 50 SONGS over at i guess i’m floating will…featuring Sufjan Stevens, Destroyer, Oh No! Oh My!, Beirut, Phoenix, and more.

passion boys: their music is make excite chicken dance feeling.

PASSION BOYS “make some music very much like name Passion Boys. They like make music about sexy ladie and nice music also.” No, you haven’t suddenly come down with a rare reading disorder. That is how they type.

Whether or not these boys from Bataszek, Hungary are punking the world a la Silvia Night is yet to be determined…but one thing is certain. I will gladly ride in a satellite (of love) with Gyorgy and Laszlo. Their major hit “Passion Boys are Firemans” is a delicious piece of European techno with a pure cheesiness that would make Le Sport jealous.

Even better than the actual song is a mash-up with Snoop Dogg‘s “Drop It Like It’s Hot”. In the past, I have encountered many mash-ups including the acappella from “Drop It Like It’s Hot”, but none of them can even come close to touching this one. None of them. NONE.

For those of you who have fallen in love and are prepared to ride on a satellite (of love)…head over to the “Passion Boys Appreciation Society”. If that’s not enough for you, I suggest that you friend them on the space and send them a nice message.

DOWNLOAD: PASSION BOYS- Passion Boys are Firemans
DOWNLOAD: PASSION BOYS vs. SNOOP DOGG- Firemans Drop It Hot

BLOGWATCH: You Ain’t No Picasso has a link to the adorable music video for I’m From Barcelona‘s “We’re From Barcelona”. Over at stereogum, get a preview of what Lady Sovereign has to offer on her upcoming Def Jam release. Head over to fluxblog for the Richard X remix to Annie‘s new song “The Crush”. Lastly, check out the new single “Show Stopper” from Making the Band 3‘s Danity Kane at Stars Are Blind…and proceed to wonder why Diddy insists on continuing this series.

summer album preview: back to basics.

CHRISTINA AGUILERA‘s new abum doesn’t come out until August 15th, but the lead single “Ain’t No Other Man” will be released to radio stations in a little over a week. Luckily, you don’t have to wait until then to hear it. I’m not talking about how she’s performing it at the MTV Movie Awards, airing June 8th.

I’m not saying, but I’m just saying…it leaked yesterday.

DOWNLOAD: CHRISTINA AGUILERA- Ain’t No Other Man

Based on the US success (or should I say lack of success) of Christina’s last two singles “Car Wash” w/ Missy Elliott and “Tilt Ya Head Back” w/ Nelly…While she battled the sophomore slumps with Stripped, it’s an incredibly risky move for Aguilera to attempt to go all vintage soul on the pop music world. I can’t say I’m not worried about how this single will be received. It will either blow up or blow away into obscurity. This could be the album of the year or it could be Christina’s own Glitter, which would be hilarious after her feud with Mariah based off of a comment she made in a recent GQ interview.

Apparently, the remix of “Ain’t No Other Man” will feature Big Boi of Outkast. If that, paired with production by hit-maker Linda Perry, doesn’t help her top the charts, Back To Basics may just be doomed. Not even a voice like Aguilera’s can save a concept album that the world isn’t ready for.

THROWBACK TRACK:
CHRISTINA AGUILERA vs. THE STROKES- Stroke of Genie-us

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