‘Music For The Dancers’ N°589 – 2010s Music Videos
Chris Malinchak, LMFAO, Cardi B, Craig David & Sigala, Clean Bandit, Galantis, Jason Derulo & David Guetta, Calvin Harris, Avicii, BTS, Gorgon City, Inna
They are the performers of twelve twelve dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (35/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
Here, they are reunited in one glorious playlist. Enjoy!
Tracklist
1 . Chris Malinchak – Stranger (w/ Mikky Ekko) |
‘Can you see my love on the other side?’
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| HEAR IT |
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2 . LMFAO – Sexy And I Know It |
‘This is how I roll, come on, ladies, it’s time to go’
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| The music video for LMFAO’s “Sexy And I Know It,” directed by Mickey Finnegan and shot in Venice, California, complements the song’s dance-pop vibes and tongue-in-cheek lyrics about body confidence. The track is catchy but has been criticized for its repetitive and somewhat embarrassing lyrics, particularly the overused pre-chorus. Celebrity cameos from Wilmer Valderrama, Simon Rex, and Ron Jeremy add an additional risqué element to the video. |
| HEAR IT |
Featured on the 2011 album “Sorry for Party Rocking”. |
3 . Cardi B – I Like It (w/ Bad Bunny & J Balvin) |
‘Como Celia Cruz tengo el azúcar (Azúca’)’
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| The music video, filmed in Little Havana, Miami and directed by Eif Rivera, for “I Like It,” a track from Cardi B’s debut album features J Balvin and Bad Bunny. Cardi B appears visibly pregnant, exuding style and confidence, donned in jewel tones and statement jewelry. The video also showcases various Latin American cultural elements, including vibrant street scenes and parties, with nods to Latin heritage, from sampling a ’60s boogaloo classic. |
| HEAR IT |
Featured on the 2018 album “Invasion of Privacy”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Craig David & Sigala – Ain’t Giving Up |
| Craig David’s collaboration with UK producer Sigala for “Ain’t Giving Up,” is a contemporary dance anthem, fitting into both artists’ genre of upbeat, chart-topping hits. Not for the viewers prone to motion sickness, the music video is unique in that it employs 360-degree cameras, capturing David as he performs the song while walking in circles around a room. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2016 album “Following My Intuition”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Clean Bandit – Solo (w/ Demi Lovato) |
‘Cause, baby, you’re The only one I’m comin’ for’
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| Clean Bandit have collaborated via FaceTime due to geographical distance, with Demi Lovato in their track “Solo,” which delves into themes of self-love, post-breakup liberation and even masturbation. Departing from their comfort zone, the group sidelines violins for a more electro, sunny vibe. |
| HEAR IT | 
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6 . Galantis – Peanut Butter Jelly |
| Directed by Dano Cerny and kicking off with group members Christian “Bloodshy” Karlsson and Linus Eklöw, the music video for Galantis’ “Peanut Butter Jelly” transforms a mundane grocery store trip into an electrifying dance party and that includes flashy bodysuits, dollar bills shower from cash registers, and LED-lit hula hoops and roller skates. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2015 album “Pharmacy”. |
7 . Jason Derulo & David Guetta – Goodbye (w/ Nicki Minaj & Willy William) |
‘How gal bright suh, but dem eyes dim’
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| Directed by Derulo, David Strbik and Jeremy Strong, the music video for “Goodbye,” a collaboration between Jason Derulo, Nicki Minaj, David Guetta, and Willy William, tells a convoluted and somewhat incoherent story of romance and misunderstandings. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2018 album “7”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Calvin Harris – This Is What You Came For (w/ Rihanna) |
| The music video for “This Is What You Came For” by Calvin Harris featuring Rihanna is a vibrant, futuristic spectacle that complements the song’s uptempo, EDM-inspired beat. The song’s lyrics explore the euphoria of being in love. |
| HEAR IT | 
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9 . Avicii – Levels |
‘Oh, sometimes I get a good feeling, yeah’
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| Avicii’s “Levels” is a seminal EDM track, notable for its irresistibly potent hook, iconic melody, punchy beats, and high-energy synths that create a euphoric dance atmosphere. The track samples Etta James’ 1962 hit “Something’s Got a Hold on Me.” |
| HEAR IT | 
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10 . BTS – Idol |
| BTS’s music video for “Idol” is a vibrant, high-energy spectacle featuring the band’s signature choreography set against a kaleidoscopic backdrop. It pays homage to traditional Korean culture, with the members chanting “ursoo” and switching between casual leisurewear and traditional hanboks, a Korean garment. It also incorporates wild graphics, including giraffes, fireworks, and even a giant shark. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2018 album “Love Yourself: Answer”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Gorgon City – Saving My Life (w/ Romans) |
| HEAR IT | 
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12 . Inna – Amazing |
‘I was somewhere, I feel you around’
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| The music video for Romanian singer Inna’s “Amazing” with its “Baywatch” references, was shot in the span of two days, by Tom Boxer in late August 2009 at a beach of the Atlantic ocean and near Lisbon, Portugal. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2009 album “Hot”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
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 • Can you see my love on the other side? (Chris Malinchak) • This is how I roll, come on, ladies, it’s time to go (LMFAO) • Como Celia Cruz tengo el azúcar (Azúca’) (Cardi B) • Cause, baby, you’re The only one I’m comin’ for (Clean Bandit) • How gal bright suh, but dem eyes dim (Jason Derulo & David Guetta) • Oh, sometimes I get a good feeling, yeah (Avicii) • I was somewhere, I feel you around (Inna)
Musicwise : Dance Pop, Edm, Electronic, Hip Pop, House, K-Pop, Nu Disco, Pop, R&B, Rap, Urban Contemporary, Urbano Latino
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