‘Music For The Dancers’ N°602 – 2010s Music Videos
Olly Murs, Girls Aloud, Sigala, Jax Jones, Years & Years, Fifth Harmony, Robin Schulz, David Guetta & Cheat Codes, Craig David & Big Narstie, Tones And I, Kungs vs Cookin’ on 3 Burners, Ludacris, Mark Ronson, Sigma & Rita Ora
They are the performers of twelve twelve dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (49/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
Here, they are reunited in one glorious playlist. Enjoy!
Tracklist
1 . Olly Murs – Dance With Me Tonight |
‘Loosen up and let you hands go down, down’
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| Co-written with Claude Kelly and Steve Robson, “Dance With Me Tonight” by Olly Murs, captures the artist’s yearning for traditional, in-person romance like meeting someone special in a club or bar. The accompanying music video, directed by Marcus Lundin, features Murs cruising around London in a Peugeot 504 Cabriolet, gathering friends and supplies for a lively street party. The narrative culminates in a vibrant street dance, leading to a humorous twist where Olly and his love interest, Jamie Winter (portrayed by actress and model Katja Zwara), are arrested for disturbing the peace. |
| HEAR IT |
Featured on the 2011 album “In Case You Didn’t Know”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Girls Aloud – Something New |
| After a few years dedicated to their solo careers, the members of the British girl group Girls Aloud are back with “Something New” that stands as a powerful anthem of female empowerment and assertiveness, thirst for novel experiences and the joy of dance. The music video, directed by Ray Kay, features a blend of black-and-white and color shots, with each member of the group presented in unique settings characterized by a triangular, light-infused backdrop, before it culminates in a collective dance. |
| HEAR IT |
Featured on the 2012 album “Ten”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Sigala – Sweet Lovin’ (w/ Bryn Christopher) |
‘Keep me coming ’cause you’re all that I need’
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| Featuring the vocals of Bryn Christopher who co-wrote the lyrics with Bruce Fielder, “Sweet Lovin'” by Sigala is an upbeat track that resonates with themes of romantic longing set to an infectious tropical beat. The accompanying music video, directed by Craig Moore and filmed in Los Angeles, features Candice Heiden of LA Roller Girls Entertainment rollerskating through the city streets, leaving trails of red smoke that magically compel people to dance. The video culminates in a jubilant scene where Candice, joined by Nicole Leonard and dancer Marissa Heart, celebrates the joy of dance and freedom. |
| HEAR IT |
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4 . Jax Jones, Years & Years – Play |
‘My philosophy don’t let nobody come too close’
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| A collaboration between Jax Jones and Years & Years, led by Olly Alexander, “Play,” is a vibrant track that delves into the desire for a profound connection and the longing for someone to “play” the right song. The music video, directed by Oliver Jennings, portrays tiny versions of Jax Jones and Olly Alexander in a superstore setting, dancing joyously on the conveyor belt of a cash counter. |
| HEAR IT | 
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5 . Fifth Harmony – That’s My Girl |
‘Got some dirt on your shoulder, then let me brush it off for ya’
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| Written by Tinashe Kachingwe, Alexander Kronlund, and Lukas Loules, “That’s My Girl” by Fifth Harmony is a high-energy track that goes beyond a mere pop song to become a call for women to embrace their strengths and independence. The music video, directed by Hannah Lux Davis, is set in a dystopian, apocalyptic world where the members of Fifth Harmony emerge as “Mad Max” heroines, saving people trapped in a village. The video was also the group’s last as a quintet, featuring Camila Cabello before her departure to pursue a solo career. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2016 album “7/27”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Robin Schulz, David Guetta & Cheat Codes – Shed A Light |
| A collaborative track by Robin Schulz, David Guetta, and Cheat Codes, “Shed A Light” delves into the complexities of uncertain love, exploring the theme of falling for someone while being uncertain of their feelings in return. The music video, directed by Mario Clement, features actors Franziska Nylen and Christopher Reinhardt portraying a couple of astronauts on a space mission. A male astronaut crashes onto a planet surrounded by dark matter, his partner, ignoring his warnings, joins him and happens what had to happen, they are both gobbled by the matter. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2017 album “Uncovered”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Craig David & Big Narstie – When The Bassline Drops |
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| A collaboration with British rapper Big Narstie, “When The Bassline Drops” marks British singer Craig David’s return to the music scene after a six-year hiatus, re-embracing his UK garage roots. The music video, directed by Craig David, shows both artists performing the song while walking around London then performing the same song in a club. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2016 album “Following My Intuition”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Tones And I – Dance Monkey |
‘I’ve never seen anybody do the things you do before”‘
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| Produced and mixed by Konstantin Kersting, “Dance Monkey” is a song by Australian singer Tones and I (real name Toni Watson) ended up as being the first top-five US hit solely written by a woman in over eight years. The accompanying music video, directed by Liam Kelly and Nick Kozakis and filmed at Eynesbury Golf Club, Victoria, Australia, features the artist as an elderly man named “Mr. Tones” who escapes a care home to join a dance party at a golf course with other seniors. |
| HEAR IT | 
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9 . Kungs vs Cookin’ on 3 Burners – This Girl |
| The track “This Girl” by French DJ and record producer Kungs is a remix of an original 2009 track by the Melbourne-based funk trio Cookin’ on 3 Burners, featuring the soulful vocals of Kylie Auldist. Kungs transforms the song into a catchy, upbeat dance number, propelling it to international fame. Directed by Matt Larson and filmed on the picturesque Greek island of Milos, the music video features models Louis Rault and Irina Martynenko as a couple who meet on a cruise ship, capturing the essence of youthful adventure and romance. |
| HEAR IT | 
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10 . Ludacris – Rest Of My Life (w/ Usher, David Guetta) |
‘Tryna keep my balance, I’m twisted so just in case I fall’
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| Fusing hip hop and electronic music, “Rest Of My Life” is a collaboration between Ludacris, Usher and David Guetta. It is featured in “Fast & Furious 6” and its soundtrack. The music video, directed by Christopher Sims features a cameo by Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2013 album “Fast & Furious 6 : Soundtrack”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Mark Ronson – Nothing Breaks Like A Heart (w/ Miley Cyrus) |
‘Mmm, well, nothing, nothing, nothing gonna save us now’
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| Blending country and disco sounds, “Nothing Breaks Like a Heart” is a collaboration between British musician Mark Ronson and American singer Miley Cyrus. The accompanying music video, co-directed by Pierre Dupaquier and Clément Durou a.k.a. We Are From L.A.. was filmed in Kyiv, Ukraine, featuring iconic scenes on the New Darnytskyi Bridge. It begins with a news report of Cyrus on a frenzied drive, chased by law enforcement, adding a narrative layer to the song’s theme of tumultuous love and heartbreak. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2019 album “Late Night Feelings”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Sigma & Rita Ora – Coming Home |
| The track “Coming Home” is a collaboration between British drum and bass duo Sigma and singer Rita Ora. The music video, directed by Georgia Hudson, features Ora singing in a vacant house, while it follows Sigma and a group of people wandering through a forest before they meet with Ora for a diner party starting with some alcoholized toasts. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2015 album “Life”. Lyrics >> Review >> 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!
Dancee Quotes • Loosen up and let you hands go down, down (Olly Murs) • Keep me coming ’cause you’re all that I need (Sigala) • My philosophy don’t let nobody come too close (Jax Jones, Years & Years) • Got some dirt on your shoulder, then let me brush it off for ya (Fifth Harmony) • I’ve never seen anybody do the things you do before” (Tones And I) • Tryna keep my balance, I’m twisted so just in case I fall (Ludacris) • Mmm, well, nothing, nothing, nothing gonna save us now (Mark Ronson) •
Music-wise : Funky, Dancehall, Contemporary R&B, Trap, Reggaeton, Rap, Progressive House, Pop Dance, Pop, House, Grime, Electro House
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