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Global Hip Hop New Music Videos – N°503

“Phantom” sees L’Morphine and Jen twist Moroccan rap through electronic textures, while “Triple V” unites Werenoi, Damso, and Ninho in layered realism. La Fouine and Ninho dissect survival in “État des lieux,” and Squash swaps bravado for burden in “Know Bout Dat.” MORE
Updated : Apr 13,2025

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°334 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

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UB40’s “Rat in Mi Kitchen” combines an upbeat reggae rhythm with political edge, using a metaphorical rat to critique Margaret Thatcher’s government. Catchy horns and Ali Campbell’s vocals drive its charm. Blondie’s “Call Me,” penned for *American Gigolo*, captures late-night energy with Debbie Harry’s dynamic delivery atop Giorgio Moroder’s production, reigning atop charts with its infectious swagger.

Elvis Costello’s energetic rework of “I Can’t Stand Up for Falling Down” transforms heartbreak into danceable urgency, while Freeez’s electro-funk “IOU” pushes early ‘80s sampling tools for a slick, tech-forward vibe. Simply Red’s funk-inspired “The Right Thing” melds polish with Mick Hucknall’s bold vocals, and Matt Bianco’s lively “Get Out of Your Lazy Bed” spreads jazz-infused cheer, daring listeners to stay put.

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This week In Male Balladeers 05/52

Neil Finn and Eddie Vedder’s stripped-back cover of “Throw Your Arms Around Me” conveys fragility with raw harmonies, while Steppenwolf’s snarling 1968 take on “Hoochie Coochie Man” transforms the blues classic into gritty rock. Glen Hansard’s “Bird of Sorrow” is a restrained yet aching lament, contrasting the lush emotionality of Antony and the Johnsons’ “You Are My Sister” featuring Boy George. Meanwhile, James Blake’s minimalist “The Wilhelm Scream” layers delicate electronics with existential musings, and Elliott Smith’s “A Fond Farewell” delivers haunting introspection. Biffy Clyro’s “Mountains” balances chart power with intricate rhythms, while Peter Doherty’s lo-fi “Back From the Dead” veers between chaotic brilliance and vulnerability.

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°518 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Leftfield’s “Release The Pressure” mashes reggae vocals from Earl Sixteen with dub techno and progressive house, creating a hypnotic, genre-blurring track that hit UK #13. Dub War’s “Gorrit” thrives on chaotic punk-reggae energy, while E-Zee Possee’s “Love On Love” captures acid house inclusivity with MC Kinky’s vibrant vocals. Lisa Stansfield and Coldcut’s “People Hold On” bridges late-‘80s grooves with euphoric ‘90s house, and Cappella’s “Take Me Away” pairs Loleatta Holloway’s powerhouse vocals with rave-ready beats.? Take our 12-track quiz.

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Harmonicating The Blues

Meet iconic harmonica legends like Little Walter, Sonny Boy Williamson II, and James Cotton—masters of the blues, shaping the very soul of the harmonica. Their electrifying performances paved the way for modern explorers like Rick Estrin and Kim Wilson, pushing boundaries while honoring tradition.

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