‘Music For The Dancers’ N°591 – 2010s Music Videos
J Balvin, Willy William, Leftwing : Kody, 5 Seconds Of Summer, Yves V, Ariana Grande, Imani Williams, Jax Jones, CamelPhat & Elderbrook, Redlight, French Montana, Calvin Harris, Sam Smith, Professor Green
They are the performers of twelve twelve dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (37/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
Here, they are reunited in one glorious playlist. Enjoy!
Tracklist
1 . J Balvin, Willy William – Mi Gente |
‘Toda mi gente se mueve Mira el ritmo cómo los tiene’
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| A high-energy collaboration between J Balvin and Willy William, “Mi Gente” is here to inspire dancing and unity. It’s a timeless Latin party anthem with electrifying reggaetón vibes. The music video is directed by 36 Grados. |
| HEAR IT |
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2 . Leftwing : Kody – I Feel It |
‘I feel it deep in my heart I got a love that’s so real’
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| UK duo Leftwing:Kody’s “I Feel It” features a captivating vocal hook and rich piano chords. The music video is directed by Filip Nilsson. |
| HEAR IT |
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3 . 5 Seconds Of Summer – Youngblood |
| Directed by Frank Borin, and shot in Tokyo, the video for 5 Seconds of Summer’s “Youngblood” portrays an elderly couple given 24 hours of Japanese Rockabilly culture, filled with motorcycles and leather jackets, to relive their youth after taking a mysterious pill. |
| HEAR IT |
Featured on the 2018 album “Youngblood”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Yves V – We Got That Cool (w/ Afrojack & Icona Pop) |
‘Cause I feel it in my body Down through my legs’
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| Yves V enlists Dutch DJ Afrojack and Swedish duo Icona Pop, made up of Caroline Hjelt and Aino Jawo for “We Got That Cool,” a track that combines bumping house melodies and strong vocals. |
| HEAR IT | 
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5 . Ariana Grande – Side To Side (w/ Nicki Minaj) |
‘These friends keep talkin’ way too much ‘
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| A collaboration between Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj, “Side to Side” is a reggae-infused song with empowering lyrics. The music video, directed by Hannah Lux Davis, features steamy scenes in a gym, sauna, and shower, emphasizing the camaraderie between the two artists. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2016 album “Dangerous Woman”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Imani Williams – Don’t Need No Money (w/ Sigala & Blonde) |
| Imani Williams collaborates with Sigala and Blonde on “Don’t Need No Money,” a dance track emphasizing love over wealth. The music video is directed by Carly Cussen. |
| HEAR IT | 
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7 . Jax Jones – This Is Real (w/ Ella Henderson) |
‘And I’ll be holdin’ on, holdin’ on’
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| In the music video for Jax Jones’ “This Is Real,” directed by Favourite Colour:Black, a cheerleader faces off against a BOLT high-speed cinebot, synchronized to the upbeat track. The choreography is based on a script with timecodes from the song, brought to life by choreographer Mark Jennings. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2019 album “Snacks (Supersize)”. |
8 . CamelPhat & Elderbrook – Cola |
‘She sips the Coca-Cola, she can’t tell the difference yet’
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| British producers CamelPhat – that is Dave Whelan and Mike Di Scala – “Cola” is a collaboration with vocalist Elderbrook. It features a catchy chorus with the intriguing line “She sips a Coca-Cola, she can’t tell the difference yet.” |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2020 album “Dark Matter”. |
9 . Redlight – Lost In Your Love |
| HEAR IT | 
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10 . French Montana – Unforgettable (w/ Swae Lee) |
| The video for French Montana and Swae Lee’s “Unforgettable”, directed by Montana and Spiff TV, is filmed in Kampala, Uganda and features the local young dance group Triplets Ghetto Kids and their incredible moves. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2017 album “Jungle Rules”. |
11 . Calvin Harris, Sam Smith – Promises |
| Calvin Harris and Sam Smith collaborate on “Promises,” a neo-house track, co-written with Jessie Reyez. The music video, directed by Emil Nava, celebrates New York voguing, ballroom parties, the gay club scene, and house culture. |
| HEAR IT | 
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12 . Professor Green – Got It All (w/ Alice Chater) |
‘We should link up, have a little drink up’
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| Shot in London and directed by photographer Rankin, the music video for “Got It All” pairs Professor Green and Alice Carter, showcasing the versatility of the lush pop sound and dance-infused beats of the song. |
| 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 • Toda mi gente se mueve Mira el ritmo cómo los tiene (J Balvin, Willy William) • I feel it deep in my heart I got a love that’s so real (Leftwing : Kody) • Cause I feel it in my body Down through my legs (Yves V) • These friends keep talkin’ way too much (Ariana Grande) • And I’ll be holdin’ on, holdin’ on (Jax Jones) • She sips the Coca-Cola, she can’t tell the difference yet (Camelphat & Elderbrook) • We should link up, have a little drink up (Professor Green)
Musicwise : Dance Pop, Edm, Electro House, Hip Hop, Reggaeton Colombiano, Trap
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