‘Music For The Dancers’ N°588 – 2010s Music Videos
Pharrell Williams, Sam And The Womp, Kiesza, Nicole Scherzinger, Porter Robinson, Klangkarussell, Erick Morillo, Cher Lloyd, George Michael, James Hype, Partynextdoor, The Saturdays
They are the performers of twelve dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (34/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
Here, they are reunited in one glorious playlist. Enjoy!
Tracklist
1 . Pharrell Williams – Come Get It Bae (w/ Miley Cyrus) |
‘You’ll need a sugar fix, baby’
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| The message of the music video for Pharrell Williams’ “Come Get It Bae” is clear, “beauty has no expiration date.” Filmed in a bright studio, it showcases women of various ages dancing, with Miley Cyrus and her tongue making a brief appearance while Pharrell plays dual roles – both performing his song and acting as the cameraman capturing the dancers’ moves. |
| HEAR IT |
Featured on the 2014 album “GIRL”. |
2 . Sam And The Womp – Bom Bom |
‘I’ve got life, I’ve got style, I’ve got nothing on my mind’
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| London-based big band collective, Sam And The Womp!, led by vocalist Lady Oo and trumpeter Sam Ritchie who describes himself as “a feral Elvis with a trumpet,” blends in “Bom Bom” ska, dubstep, and brass ‘n’ bass. Directed by Andrew Law, the video is a vivid mix of comic book and pop art themes featuring the trio’s lively performances. |
| HEAR IT |
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3 . Kiesza – Giant In My Heart |
| Canadian singer-songwriter Kiesza released “Giant in My Heart,” a song, reminiscent of 90s house music about overcoming heartbreak. The music video directed by Rami Samir Afuni – who also produces the track – portrays a man leading a dual life: a downtrodden office worker by day and a confident drag queen by night. |
| HEAR IT |
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4 . Nicole Scherzinger – Wet |
‘I love it when it Gets so wet starts tricklin’ down’
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| True to the song’s title “Wet” – produced by Stargate – , the video features a “I evade the police and look at my acrobatic dance prowess” Scherzinger in water-themed scenes, including her in the shower, in the rain wearing and her crew breaking into an empty pool. The video is directed by Justin Francis. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2011 album “Killer Love”. |
5 . Porter Robinson – Language |
| American DJ/Producer Porter Robinson’s “Language” features the vocals of Heather Bright while the accompanying video depicts a gentle giant and a running Susannah Hart Jones |
| HEAR IT | 
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6 . Klangkarussell – Sonnentanz [Sun Don’t Shine] (w/ Will Heard) |
| HEAR IT | 
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7 . Erick Morillo – Stronger (w/ Shawnee Taylor) |
| HEAR IT | 
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8 . Cher Lloyd – Swagger Jagger |
‘Get on the floor Get, get, get on the floor’
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| Channeling a bold Chola vibe, X Factor UK teen pop sensation, Cher Lloyd’s video perfectly complements the song’s assertive tone. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2011 album “Sticks and Stones”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . George Michael – White Light |
‘Because there’s no white light and I’m not through’
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| After recovering from pneumonia, 49-year-old George Michael’s single “White Light” celebrates his return to health and music after a brush with death – “I’m back/Prouder than ever, baby.” The visually rich video, shot in both black and white and colour, features a surreal and eclectic imagery that mixes hospital scenes, birds, dancing, a zebra, and model Kate Moss playing a crucial role. |
| HEAR IT | 
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10 . James Hype – I Was Lovin’ You (w/ Dots Per Inch & Ayak) |
| The video is directed by Daniel Hills. |
| HEAR IT | 
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11 . Partynextdoor – Not Nice |
‘You a real bad gyal weh nuh tek back chat’
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| In the “Not Nice” video directed by Adrian Martinez, Canadian artist PartyNextDoor and his helmeted girl friend enjoy ATV rides in the desert and beach when they are not lounging with friends under a tent. That’s all? Yes |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2016 album “PartyNextDoor 3”. |
12 . The Saturdays – What Are You Waiting For? |
| The Saturdays filmed the music video for their vibrant Xenomania-produced single “What Are You Waiting For?” in Rhodes, Greece. A true promo reel for the island, the video captures the group from sunbathing, visiting Agios Pavlos and Lindos, driving through scenic routes, beach outings, swimming in pristine waters, to performing karaoke on a rooftop at night. |
| 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!
Dance Quotes • You’ll need a sugar fix, baby (Pharrell Williams) • I’ve got life, I’ve got style, I’ve got nothing on my mind (Sam And The Womp) • I love it when it Gets so wet starts tricklin’ down (Nicole Scherzinger) • Get on the floor Get, get, get on the floor (Cher Lloyd) • Because there’s no white light and I’m not through (George Michael) • You a real bad gyal weh nuh tek back chat (Partynextdoor) •
Musicwise : Dance Pop, Disco House, Electronic, Pop, Electro House, R&B, Urban Contemporary
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