1. “Stereo Love” – Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina [8-10-2010]. ROMANIA. Eerie alt-indie euro-dance club track by musician, producer, performer and composer from Bucharest.
2. “Loca” – Shakira [8-31-2010]. COLUMBIA. Horns, lyrics in Spanish with rolling R’s and a shake-your hips beat makes for an upbeat Latina cocktail.
3. “FM Sexy Tan” – El Guincho [9-13-2010]. SPAIN. An oddball R&B crossover track off indie groovster -- Pablo Siaz-Riexa’s (who is from the Canary Islands) second album.
4. “Sun of a Gun” - Oh Land [US debut arrives this Fall]. DENMARK. Euro-siren ballerina from Denmark offers pop-pixie, alt-indie track with glam-sensibility.
5. “Alors an Dance” -- Stromae (re-mix featuring Kanye West and Gilbere Forte] (9-2-2010]. BELGIUM. A smokin’ hot dance track in European Clubs features Kanye remixing and rapping-up an already funky get-ur-booty-on-the-dancefloor track by Belgain singer-songwriter.
6. Flight Facilities featuring Giselle -- “Crave You” [3-26-2010]. AUSTRALIA. Ambient-disco-house groove by Sidney-based Australian duo.
7. “Tu Vuo' Fa' L'americano” -- Renato Carosone [8-6-2010]. ITALY. Old school jazz and swing-infused track by groovy Italian.
8. “Crystal Meth Christian” – Teddybears feat. The Flaming Lips [un-released]. SWEDEN. Electronic-leaning Swedish beatmasters cook up warm, gurgling funk while the Lips’ Wayne Coyne points a finger at the titular Christian.
9. “Where I’m Going” – Cut Copy (un-released). AUSTRALIA. Australian indie electronic trio drop the summer’s joyful, hand-clapping rock tune. Come on! Lighters in the air, tripsters!
10. “Here Sometimes” – Blonde Redhead [8-24-2010]. JAPAN/ITALY. Italian twin brothers and Japanese art students meet randomly in NYC and form this alternative band that thrive on dissonant guitars and quiet stilted lyrics .
11. “Enter the Ninja” – Die Antwood [7-13-2010]. SOUTH AFRICA. Self-proclaimed “Zef” (“white trash”) South Africans rap in English and Afrikaans over rave-style beats.
12. “We No Speak Americano” – Yolando Be Cool & DCUP [7-20-2010]. AUSTRALIA. A quirky, hot number on the dance club scene comes as a consequence of an Ausssie latin/afro-beat/house collaboration.
13. “Spaceship” – Benny Benassi [6-1-10]. ITALY. An electronica number – big on the dance charts – by fun and fashionable DJ /producer from Milan.
14. “Yerbatero” – Juanes [6-10-2010]. COLUMBIA. A pop rock track from Latin powerhouse.
15. “Saturday Night” – Basshunter [7-19-2010]. SWEDEN. Swedish computer nerd turns out dance club track with big beats and electro-pop groove.
16. “Wedding Dress” – Taeyang (of Big Bang) [7-1-2010]. South Korea. First pop track from first full-length solo album by young South Korean.
17. “Come with Me” – Ceo [6-29-10]. SWEDEN. A breezy, Electro-pop track by debut solo effort of former member of the duo The Tough Alliance.
18. “Fembot” – Robyn [6-10-2010]. SWEDEN. More shiny pop-electronica beats from Swedish teen prodigy.
19. “Solitude is Bliss” – Tame Impala [6-28-2010]. AUSTRALIA. Trippy indie-rock track that would mix perfectly with some 70’s psychedica, man.
20. “Waka, Waka (This time for Africa)” – Shakira [6-20-2010]. COLUMBIA. An upbeat world dance sound that stands tall as the official 2010 track for The FIFA World Cup Soccer Tournament.
21. “Africa Must Wake Up” – Damian Marley + Nas, featuring K’naan [5-18-2010]. JAMAICA, SOMALIA. Easy grooves, primarily of Nas, Damian on the chorus and a great verse by K’naan in his native Somali. One world, baby! Peace!
22. “The Truest Faith” – Korallreven. SWEDEN. Swedish duo of Daniel Tjader and Marcus Joons (of Radio Dept. fame) create blissfully sweet and atmospheric track.
23. “Yeah, Yeah,Yeah” – New Politics [4-27-2010]. DENMARK. An anti-establishment, loud alt-rock track from emerging band out of Copenhagen, Denmark.
24. “Restlessness” – Bastian Laval featuring Layla [3-10-2010]. FRANCE. Euro-club electronica track with various re-mixes by contemporary mix-master out of Paris.
25. “Rollerskate” -- Matias Aguayo [11-29-09]. CHILE. A snappy, trippy, chanting repetitive track that somehow still moves ya by champion of the re-mix.
26. “The Night Before the Funeral” – The Mary Onettes [5-5-2010]. SWEDEN. A snappy, upbeat indie-track off latest 2-track EP.
27. “I Don’t Like Your Band” – Annie [10-1909]. NORWAY. Off sophomore album dance pop with cheeky attitude equals electronica pop.
28. “Heaven’s on Fire” – The Radio Dept. [3-23-1010]. SWEDEN. A flowing indie pop track off recent EP released by rock band out of Lund, Sweden.
29. “Hold You” – Gyptian [3-9-2010]. JAMAICA. Tight, roots-minded reggae from emerging artist from St. Andrew, Jamaica. Ya, mon.
30. “Drummer Boy” -- Debi Nova (single) [2-23-2010]. COSTA RICA. A pop debut single that’s climbing the international dance charts by chica linda from San Jose.
31. “Fall Hard’ – Shout Out Louds [2-23-10]. SWEDEN. Airy, sleek guitar and vocals from proud indie-rock neo-cons out of Stockholm.
32. “Heartbeat” – Nneka [1-26-2010]. NIGERIA. English-language, Neo-soul singer, born in Nigeria and based in German, releases follow-up album after her 2005 debut that features this punchy, tight track that climbed the German charts last year.
33. “You & I” – Medina, Deadmau5 Remix [10-12-09 in UK]. DENMARK. The English version of the track is sure to capitalize on Denmark’s biggest ht of the past 12 months.
34. “Low Rising” – The Swell Season [10-27-09]. IRELAND/CZECH REPULIC. A Van Morrison-inspired, bluesy-rock track by former-lover duet that smacks of 60’s folk harmonies.
35. “Hot” – Inna [12-8-09]. ROMANIA. Hot off the international dance charts, this track by dance singer from Romania glides vocals over plucky electronica.
36. “Sweet Disposition” – The Temper Trap [10-13-09]. AUSTRALIA. Choirboy vocals combined with U2-influenced guitars on this dreamy lead track off debut album from band out of Melbourne.
37. Bebel Gilberto – “Sun is Shining” [9-29-09]. BRAZIL. A sexy cover of Bob Marley’s classic – ½ Portuguese and ½ English -- by Brazilian beauty descended from fine musical bloodline.
38. “Give it Up to Me” – Shakira and Lil Wayne [11-10-09]. COLUMBIA. Typical R&B dance grooves from Latina teaming up with hip-hop master and monster producer Timbaland with a splash of Lil Wayne.
39. “Looking for Paradise” – Alejandro Sanz featuring Alicia Keys [9-29-09]. SPAIN. The most commercially successful Spanish singer of all time pairs up with American R&B songstress to cue up an alternating acoustic duet sung in each performer’s native tongue.
40. “Nobody” – Wonder Girls [10-11-09]. SOUTH KOREA. Repetitive pop dance track from all-girl band out of South Korea.
41. “Baby” – Devendra Banhart [10-23-09]. VENEZUELA. Spare and easy alt-track by indie-rocker who grew up in Caracas and L.A.
42. “Mrs. Cold” – Kings of Convenience [10-20-09]. NORWAY. A Euro-version of Simon & Garfunkel, these (Bergen,) Norwegians lay out a mellow beach-groove a la blended harmony duets and spinning acoustic strings.
43. “Feel it in My Bones” – Tiesto featuring Tagan and Sara [10-6-09]. HOLLAND/CANADA. A euro-pop chic track from notable Dutch electronica DJ’s latest album, loaded with guest appearances and produced by Timbaland.
44. Raveonettes – “Last Dance” [10-6-09]. DENMARK. First dreamy-pop single from forthcoming album hits.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Best New World Music
1. “Sun of a Gun” - Oh Land [US debut arrives this Fall]. DENMARK. Euro-siren ballerina from Denmark offers pop-pixie, alt-indie track with glam-sensibility.
2. “Alors an Dance” -- Stromae (re-mix featuring Kanye West and Gilbere Forte] (9-2-2010]. BELGIUM. A smokin’ hot dance track in European Clubs features Kanye remixing and rapping-up an already funky get-ur-booty-on-the-dancefloor track by Belgain singer-songwriter.
3. Flight Facilities featuring Giselle -- “Crave You” [3-26-2010]. AUSTRALIA. Ambient-disco-house groove by Sidney-based Australian duo.
4. “Tu Vuo' Fa' L'americano” -- Renato Carosone [8-6-2010]. ITALY. Old school jazz and swing-infused track by groovy Italian.
5. “Crystal Meth Christian” – Teddybears feat. The Flaming Lips [un-released]. SWEDEN. Electronic-leaning Swedish beatmasters cook up warm, gurgling funk while the Lips’ Wayne Coyne points a finger at the titular Christian.
6. “Where I’m Going” – Cut Copy (un-released). AUSTRALIA. Australian indie electronic trio drop the summer’s joyful, hand-clapping rock tune. Come on! Lighters in the air, tripsters!
7. “Here Sometimes” – Blonde Redhead [8-24-2010]. JAPAN/ITALY. Italian twin brothers and Japanese art students meet randomly in NYC and form this alternative band that thrive on dissonant guitars and quiet stilted lyrics .
8. “Enter the Ninja” – Die Antwood [7-13-2010]. SOUTH AFRICA. Self-proclaimed “Zef” (“white trash”) South Africans rap in English and Afrikaans over rave-style beats.
9. “We No Speak Americano” – Yolando Be Cool & DCUP [7-20-2010]. AUSTRALIA. A quirky, hot number on the dance club scene comes as a consequence of an Ausssie latin/afro-beat/house collaboration.
10. “Spaceship” – Benny Benassi [6-1-10]. ITALY. An electronica number – big on the dance charts – by fun and fashionable DJ /producer from Milan.
11. “Yerbatero” – Juanes [6-10-2010]. COLUMBIA. A pop rock track from Latin powerhouse.
12. “Saturday Night” – Basshunter [7-19-2010]. SWEDEN. Swedish computer nerd turns out dance club track with big beats and electro-pop groove.
13. “Wedding Dress” – Taeyang (of Big Bang) [7-1-2010]. South Korea. First pop track from first full-length solo album by young South Korean.
14. “Come with Me” – Ceo [6-29-10]. SWEDEN. A breezy, Electro-pop track by debut solo effort of former member of the duo The Tough Alliance.
15. “Fembot” – Robyn [6-10-2010]. SWEDEN. More shiny pop-electronica beats from Swedish teen prodigy.
16. “Solitude is Bliss” – Tame Impala [6-28-2010]. AUSTRALIA. Trippy indie-rock track that would mix perfectly with some 70’s psychedica, man.
17. “Waka, Waka (This time for Africa)” – Shakira [6-20-2010]. COLUMBIA. An upbeat world dance sound that stands tall as the official 2010 track for The FIFA World Cup Soccer Tournament.
18. “Africa Must Wake Up” – Damian Marley + Nas, featuring K’naan [5-18-2010]. JAMAIACA, SOMALIA. Easy grooves, primarily of Nas, Damian on the chorus and a great verse by K’naan in his native Somali. One world, baby! Peace!
19. “The Truest Faith” – Korallreven. SWEDEN. Swedish duo of Daniel Tjader and Marcus Joons (of Radio Dept. fame) create blissfully sweet and atmospheric track.
20. “Yeah, Yeah,Yeah” – New Politics [4-27-2010]. DENMARK. An anti-establishment, loud alt-rock track from emerging band out of Copenhagen, Denmark.
21. “Restlessness” – Bastian Laval featuring Layla [3-10-2010]. FRANCE. Euro-club electronica track with various re-mixes by contemporary mix-master out of Paris.
22. “Rollerskate” -- Matias Aguayo [11-29-09]. CHILE. A snappy, trippy, chanting repetitive track that somehow still moves ya by champion of the re-mix.
23. “The Night Before the Funeral” – The Mary Onettes [5-5-2010]. SWEDEN. A snappy, upbeat indie-track off latest 2-track EP.
24. “I Don’t Like Your Band” – Annie [10-1909]. NORWAY. Off sophomore album dance pop with cheeky attitude equals electronica pop.
25. “Heaven’s on Fire” – The Radio Dept. [3-23-1010]. SWEDEN. A flowing indie pop track off recent EP released by rock band out of Lund, Sweden.
26. “Hold You” – Gyptian [3-9-2010]. JAMAICA. Tight, roots-minded reggae from emerging artist from St. Andrew, Jamaica. Ya, mon.
27. “Drummer Boy” -- Debi Nova (single) [2-23-2010]. COSTA RICA. A pop debut single that’s climbing the international dance charts by chica linda from San Jose.
28. “Fall Hard’ – Shout Out Louds [2-23-10]. SWEDEN. Airy, sleek guitar and vocals from proud indie-rock neo-cons out of Stockholm.
29. “Heartbeat” – Nneka [1-26-2010]. NIGERIA. English-language, Neo-soul singer, born in Nigeria and based in German, releases follow-up album after her 2005 debut that features this punchy, tight track that climbed the German charts last year.
30. “You & I” – Medina, Deadmau5 Remix [10-12-09 in UK]. DENMARK. The English version of the track is sure to capitalize on Denmark’s biggest ht of the past 12 months.
31. “Low Rising” – The Swell Season [10-27-09]. IRELAND/CZECH REPULIC. A Van Morrison-inspired, bluesy-rock track by former-lover duet that smacks of 60’s folk harmonies.
32. “Hot” – Inna [12-8-09]. ROMANIA. Hot off the international dance charts, this track by dance singer from Romania glides vocals over plucky electronica.
33. “Sweet Disposition” – The Temper Trap [10-13-09]. AUSTRALIA. Choirboy vocals combined with U2-influenced guitars on this dreamy lead track off debut album from band out of Melbourne.
34. Bebel Gilberto – “Sun is Shining” [9-29-09]. BRAZIL. A sexy cover of Bob Marley’s classic – ½ Portuguese and ½ English -- by Brazilian beauty descended from fine musical bloodline.
35. “Give it Up to Me” – Shakira and Lil Wayne [11-10-09]. COLUMBIA. Typical R&B dance grooves from Latina teaming up with hip-hop master and monster producer Timbaland with a splash of Lil Wayne.
36. “Looking for Paradise” – Alejandro Sanz featuring Alicia Keys [9-29-09]. SPAIN. The most commercially successful Spanish singer of all time pairs up with American R&B songstress to cue up an alternating acoustic duet sung in each performer’s native tongue.
37. “Nobody” – Wonder Girls [10-11-09]. SOUTH KOREA. Repetitive pop dance track from all-girl band out of South Korea.
38. “Baby” – Devendra Banhart [10-23-09]. VENEZUELA. Spare and easy alt-track by indie-rocker who grew up in Caracas and L.A.
39. “Mrs. Cold” – Kings of Convenience [10-20-09]. NORWAY. A Euro-version of Simon & Garfunkel, these (Bergen,) Norwegians lay out a mellow beach-groove a la blended harmony duets and spinning acoustic strings.
40. “Feel it in My Bones” – Tiesto featuring Tagan and Sara [10-6-09]. HOLLAND/CANADA. A euro-pop chic track from notable Dutch electronica DJ’s latest album, loaded with guest appearances and produced by Timbaland.
41. Raveonettes – “Last Dance” [10-6-09]. DENMARK. First dreamy-pop single from forthcoming album hits.
2. “Alors an Dance” -- Stromae (re-mix featuring Kanye West and Gilbere Forte] (9-2-2010]. BELGIUM. A smokin’ hot dance track in European Clubs features Kanye remixing and rapping-up an already funky get-ur-booty-on-the-dancefloor track by Belgain singer-songwriter.
3. Flight Facilities featuring Giselle -- “Crave You” [3-26-2010]. AUSTRALIA. Ambient-disco-house groove by Sidney-based Australian duo.
4. “Tu Vuo' Fa' L'americano” -- Renato Carosone [8-6-2010]. ITALY. Old school jazz and swing-infused track by groovy Italian.
5. “Crystal Meth Christian” – Teddybears feat. The Flaming Lips [un-released]. SWEDEN. Electronic-leaning Swedish beatmasters cook up warm, gurgling funk while the Lips’ Wayne Coyne points a finger at the titular Christian.
6. “Where I’m Going” – Cut Copy (un-released). AUSTRALIA. Australian indie electronic trio drop the summer’s joyful, hand-clapping rock tune. Come on! Lighters in the air, tripsters!
7. “Here Sometimes” – Blonde Redhead [8-24-2010]. JAPAN/ITALY. Italian twin brothers and Japanese art students meet randomly in NYC and form this alternative band that thrive on dissonant guitars and quiet stilted lyrics .
8. “Enter the Ninja” – Die Antwood [7-13-2010]. SOUTH AFRICA. Self-proclaimed “Zef” (“white trash”) South Africans rap in English and Afrikaans over rave-style beats.
9. “We No Speak Americano” – Yolando Be Cool & DCUP [7-20-2010]. AUSTRALIA. A quirky, hot number on the dance club scene comes as a consequence of an Ausssie latin/afro-beat/house collaboration.
10. “Spaceship” – Benny Benassi [6-1-10]. ITALY. An electronica number – big on the dance charts – by fun and fashionable DJ /producer from Milan.
11. “Yerbatero” – Juanes [6-10-2010]. COLUMBIA. A pop rock track from Latin powerhouse.
12. “Saturday Night” – Basshunter [7-19-2010]. SWEDEN. Swedish computer nerd turns out dance club track with big beats and electro-pop groove.
13. “Wedding Dress” – Taeyang (of Big Bang) [7-1-2010]. South Korea. First pop track from first full-length solo album by young South Korean.
14. “Come with Me” – Ceo [6-29-10]. SWEDEN. A breezy, Electro-pop track by debut solo effort of former member of the duo The Tough Alliance.
15. “Fembot” – Robyn [6-10-2010]. SWEDEN. More shiny pop-electronica beats from Swedish teen prodigy.
16. “Solitude is Bliss” – Tame Impala [6-28-2010]. AUSTRALIA. Trippy indie-rock track that would mix perfectly with some 70’s psychedica, man.
17. “Waka, Waka (This time for Africa)” – Shakira [6-20-2010]. COLUMBIA. An upbeat world dance sound that stands tall as the official 2010 track for The FIFA World Cup Soccer Tournament.
18. “Africa Must Wake Up” – Damian Marley + Nas, featuring K’naan [5-18-2010]. JAMAIACA, SOMALIA. Easy grooves, primarily of Nas, Damian on the chorus and a great verse by K’naan in his native Somali. One world, baby! Peace!
19. “The Truest Faith” – Korallreven. SWEDEN. Swedish duo of Daniel Tjader and Marcus Joons (of Radio Dept. fame) create blissfully sweet and atmospheric track.
20. “Yeah, Yeah,Yeah” – New Politics [4-27-2010]. DENMARK. An anti-establishment, loud alt-rock track from emerging band out of Copenhagen, Denmark.
21. “Restlessness” – Bastian Laval featuring Layla [3-10-2010]. FRANCE. Euro-club electronica track with various re-mixes by contemporary mix-master out of Paris.
22. “Rollerskate” -- Matias Aguayo [11-29-09]. CHILE. A snappy, trippy, chanting repetitive track that somehow still moves ya by champion of the re-mix.
23. “The Night Before the Funeral” – The Mary Onettes [5-5-2010]. SWEDEN. A snappy, upbeat indie-track off latest 2-track EP.
24. “I Don’t Like Your Band” – Annie [10-1909]. NORWAY. Off sophomore album dance pop with cheeky attitude equals electronica pop.
25. “Heaven’s on Fire” – The Radio Dept. [3-23-1010]. SWEDEN. A flowing indie pop track off recent EP released by rock band out of Lund, Sweden.
26. “Hold You” – Gyptian [3-9-2010]. JAMAICA. Tight, roots-minded reggae from emerging artist from St. Andrew, Jamaica. Ya, mon.
27. “Drummer Boy” -- Debi Nova (single) [2-23-2010]. COSTA RICA. A pop debut single that’s climbing the international dance charts by chica linda from San Jose.
28. “Fall Hard’ – Shout Out Louds [2-23-10]. SWEDEN. Airy, sleek guitar and vocals from proud indie-rock neo-cons out of Stockholm.
29. “Heartbeat” – Nneka [1-26-2010]. NIGERIA. English-language, Neo-soul singer, born in Nigeria and based in German, releases follow-up album after her 2005 debut that features this punchy, tight track that climbed the German charts last year.
30. “You & I” – Medina, Deadmau5 Remix [10-12-09 in UK]. DENMARK. The English version of the track is sure to capitalize on Denmark’s biggest ht of the past 12 months.
31. “Low Rising” – The Swell Season [10-27-09]. IRELAND/CZECH REPULIC. A Van Morrison-inspired, bluesy-rock track by former-lover duet that smacks of 60’s folk harmonies.
32. “Hot” – Inna [12-8-09]. ROMANIA. Hot off the international dance charts, this track by dance singer from Romania glides vocals over plucky electronica.
33. “Sweet Disposition” – The Temper Trap [10-13-09]. AUSTRALIA. Choirboy vocals combined with U2-influenced guitars on this dreamy lead track off debut album from band out of Melbourne.
34. Bebel Gilberto – “Sun is Shining” [9-29-09]. BRAZIL. A sexy cover of Bob Marley’s classic – ½ Portuguese and ½ English -- by Brazilian beauty descended from fine musical bloodline.
35. “Give it Up to Me” – Shakira and Lil Wayne [11-10-09]. COLUMBIA. Typical R&B dance grooves from Latina teaming up with hip-hop master and monster producer Timbaland with a splash of Lil Wayne.
36. “Looking for Paradise” – Alejandro Sanz featuring Alicia Keys [9-29-09]. SPAIN. The most commercially successful Spanish singer of all time pairs up with American R&B songstress to cue up an alternating acoustic duet sung in each performer’s native tongue.
37. “Nobody” – Wonder Girls [10-11-09]. SOUTH KOREA. Repetitive pop dance track from all-girl band out of South Korea.
38. “Baby” – Devendra Banhart [10-23-09]. VENEZUELA. Spare and easy alt-track by indie-rocker who grew up in Caracas and L.A.
39. “Mrs. Cold” – Kings of Convenience [10-20-09]. NORWAY. A Euro-version of Simon & Garfunkel, these (Bergen,) Norwegians lay out a mellow beach-groove a la blended harmony duets and spinning acoustic strings.
40. “Feel it in My Bones” – Tiesto featuring Tagan and Sara [10-6-09]. HOLLAND/CANADA. A euro-pop chic track from notable Dutch electronica DJ’s latest album, loaded with guest appearances and produced by Timbaland.
41. Raveonettes – “Last Dance” [10-6-09]. DENMARK. First dreamy-pop single from forthcoming album hits.
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