‘Music For The Dancers’ N°587 – 2010s Music Videos
ZHU, Clean Bandit, Khalid, Calvin Harris & Disciples, Vic Mensa, DJ Snake, Tough Love, Digital Farm Animals, Benny Blanco, Kojo Funds, Drumsound and Bassline Smith, Netsky
They are the performers of twelve dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (33/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s. ()
Here, they are reunited in one glorious playlist. Enjoy!
Tracklist
1 . ZHU – Faded |
‘Baby, I’m wasted All I wanna do is drive home to you’
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| Filmed (supposedly) in Paris, directed and edited by ZHU, the video for his single “Faded” delves into the darker side of nightlife, showcasing a world devoid of inhibitions. The track itself is a blend of big-room club vibes with the essence of Chicago-house, a powerful bassline, and haunting vocals. |
| HEAR IT |
Featured on the 2014 album “The Nightday”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Clean Bandit – Come Over (w/ Stylo G) |
‘The place you want to reach is right in front of you’
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| Come Over by the British electronic group Clean Bandit features reggae artist Stylo G and showcases auto-tuned vocals from band member Grace Chatto. The music video, directed by band bassist Jack Patterson, was shot in the icy landscapes of Svalbard, Norway with Chatto in fur attire and in the vibrant scenes of Marrakech, Morocco. |
| HEAR IT |
Featured on the 2014 album “New Eyes”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Khalid – Right Back (w/ A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie) |
| Merging R&B and Hip Hop, “Right Back” by Khalid, featuring A Boogie wit da Hoodie, showcases a relaxed and summery essence. The accompanying sunlit video, directed by Director X, portrays the artists at a daytime barbecue that transitions into a nighttime celebration. |
| HEAR IT |
Featured on the 2019 album “Free Spirit”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Calvin Harris & Disciples – How Deep Is Your Love |
‘Let me roam your body freely No inhibition, no fear’
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| Urging listeners to embrace their feelings, “How Deep Is Your Love” is a dance hit with a catchy chorus, blending Calvin Harris’s electronic expertise with the South London trio Disciples’ powerful vocals. The music video, featuring model – “Look at how gorgeous my hair is” – Gigi Hadid, showcases various scenes from underground parties to yachts. |
| HEAR IT | 
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5 . Vic Mensa – Down On My Luck |
| Produced by Stefan Ponce, the track “Down On My Luck” showcases a blend of deep house with an infectious hook and Mensa’s urban flow. The accompanying video depicts Mensa navigating a club night, facing tougher challenges but ultimately prevailing. |
| HEAR IT | 
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6 . DJ Snake – Loco Contigo (w/ J. Balvin & Tyga) |
| In the lively video directed by Colin Tilley, DJ Snake and J Balvin cruise a desert in a pink Cadillac, amidst oversized snails and camels, vibrant colors, and whimsical elements. The track “Loco Contigo” is a fusion of reggaeton, EDM, and hip-hop, featuring J Balvin’s signature rhythms and Tyga’s distinct flow. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2019 album “Carte Blanche”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Tough Love – Pony [Jump On It) |
‘Just once if I have the chance The things I would do to you’
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| The British production duo, Tough Love, consisting of Alex and Stefan, presents “Pony (Jump On It).” |
| HEAR IT | 
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8 . Cash Cash & Digital Farm Animals – Millionaire (w/ Nelly) |
| The trio Cash Cash, composed of Jean Paul Makhlouf, Alex Makhlouf, and Samuel Frisch, collaborates with Digital Farm Animals and famous rapper Nelly on “Millionaire.” |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2016 album “Blood, Sweat & 3 Years”. |
9 . Benny Blanco – Eastside (w/ Halsey & Khalid) |
| Benny Blanco’s debut single “Eastside,” featuring Khalid and Halsey, delves with a dancehall mid-tempo rhythm into the nuances of young love and induced nostalgia. The accompanying video showcases Blanco’s daily life, blending humor with poignant moments, and highlights Halsey’s personal memories. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2018 album “Friends Keep Secrets”. |
10 . Kojo Funds – I Like (w/ Wizkid) |
| On “I Like,” produced by Rymez and G.A, Wizkid and his Afro-Caribbean vocals collaborate with London-based rapper Kojo Funds, whose desire is to be the sole focus of his love interest. The accompanying video showcases the artists enjoying a tropical beach setting. |
| HEAR IT | 
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11 . Drumsound and Bassline Smith – Through The Night (w/ Tom Cane) |
‘Let me feel you as the sun comes up again’
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| Through the Night is a track by the British electronic group Drumsound & Bassline Smith – Simon “Bassline” Smith, Andrew Wright, and Benjamin Wiggett – featuring Tom Cane’s vocals. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2013 album “Wall of Sound”. |
12 . Netsky – Running Low (w/ Beth Ditto) |
‘I’m not dealing with myself I’m running low’
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| Beth Ditto of Gossip collaborates with Belgian DJ Netsky, whose real name is Boris Daenen, has made a mark in the producing world. The accompanying music video for “Running Low” features a young woman in a trance, with neither artist appearing in it. |
| HEAR IT | 
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For THE FULL ‘MUSIC FOR THE DANCERS’ COLLECTION click here
NB . You may wonder what are these “Quotes” attached to certain photos above. Well! For a specific song, we select a still image from the video on one side and choose a lyric from the song on the other side. We ensure that the lyric has a connection to the image, although sometimes the connection may be far-fetched or based on a double entendre, creating a humorous or meme-like combination when the two are merged together. Et voilà!
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