Articles Index - page 2
Leana Interview - Interview with Leana
Leana Interview - Interview with Leana
Ace of Base - The sign of a comeback?
Ace of Base - The sign of a comeback?
Sarah Atereth Interview - Interview with Sarah Atereth
It's rare you find a dance artist with vocal training from The
Julliard School of Music and dance training from Alvin Ailey. Sarah
Atereth is preparing for the release of her debut CD which will
feature her four consecutive club chart hits – "You Wouldn't Know
How," "Out Of My Head," "Fade Away," and "It Doesn't Take Much."
Sarah's dancepop hooks and chameleon like looks are reminiscent of
fellow Alvin Ailey alumna Madonna.
Robyn Interview - Interview with Robyn
The Swedes make the best pop music and Robyn updates the tradition
with a fresh taste of electro. Known in the US for her 90s hits "Show
Me Love" and "Do You Know (What it Takes)," Robyn's made a huge
comeback in Europe with the emotionally-charged "With Every
Heartbeat." With incredible songwriting and production (Teddy Bears,
Bjorn from Peter, Bjorn and John, and Kleerup), Robyn's latest CD is
due for US release in April.
Vika Kova Interview - Interview with Vika Kova
The hip-hop world is based on DJs and MCs – but outside the
jungle/drum & bass parties, how often do you see MCs in the
dance/electronica world. MCs performing live to hype the crowds
during DJ sets are becoming the standard on the European scene and
leading the charge is the lovely Miss Vika Kova. Based in
Amsterdam, she has hyped crowds for everyone from Fedde Le Grand to
Sven Vath – electro to techno to house – and everything in between.
Ari Gold Interview - Interview with Ari Gold
R&B. Pop. House. Political. These words don't do much to describe the
music of out singer/songwriter Ari Gold. With the unique perspective
of an openly gay man, Ari's catchy songs have broken through to the
mainstream - with exposure on Vibe, MTV, W, VH-1, Tops of the Pops,
and Radio One. His video "Wave of You" was the first video from an
openly gay artist to hit #1 on Logo. Featuring contributions from
Dave Koz and Adam Joseph, Ari's new CD "Transport
Systems" is a wild ride of emotions..
Paul Robb - Information Society Interview
"Whats on Your Mind" and "Running" are just some of the
dance floor classics by the seminal synth-pop band Information
Society, back for 2007 with a new release paying homage to their roots
- the Synthesizer. Producer Paul Robb spoke with us about
everything from freestyle and changing lineups to free software and
the internet. Paul is the kind of witty guy you want to chat with for hours at a pub and new tracks like "Baby Just Wants" and "Back In The Day" would be the perfect soundtrack.
American Mutt - Clothing line launches dance artist Mimi Rossi
A pop superstar using their musical reputation to sell clothing is
common today - look at Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, Eve, Gwen Stefani,
etc. But how about an artist using a fashion line to launch a musical career?
Candy J - Sweet Pussy Pauline Interview
"Hateful Head Helen" by Sweet Pussy Pauline is one of the most-sampled
records of all times and the comedic track is the standard to which
all future bitch tracks are judged. Performed by Candice Jordan, aka
Candy J, the club (and drag) classic led to a collaboration with the
Candy Girls that spawned the pop hits "Fee Fi Fo Fum" and "Wham Bam."
With her feisty personality and one-of-a-kind performances, Candy J is
one of those special people that will always bring a smile to your
face.
Erika Jayne Interview - Interview with Erika Jayne
Calling a debut album Pretty Mess is quite a statement, and Erika
Jayne has been described as Paris Hilton with class, brains, and
talent, but she is so much more. The reformed party girl and
classically-trained opera singer has conquered dance clubs around the
world with her number one debut "Rollercoaster." Erika Jayne is what
dance music needs right now – an artist with the headline-inspiring
dynamic persona and the musical chops to back it up.
Samantha James Interview - Interview with Samantha James
Voted to be one of the "Next 100" in Urb magazine, Samantha James has
exploded onto the electronic dance music scene with the number one
club chart hit "Rise." Working with producer Sebastian Arocha Morton
(aka ROCAsound),her recently-released debut CD is a tasty mix of
electronic sounds,tropical beats, and world vibes that showcase her
sultry vocals and soulful songwriting. Lovers of the West Coast Om
vibe will definitely be grooving to the songs "Angel
Love,"and"Rise" for a long time to come.
Thelma Houston Interview
Legendary Grammy-award winning singer Thelma Houston is best known for
the disco classic "Don't Leave Me This Way" which was originally
released in 1976. More than 30 years later, Thelma still tours the
world performing for enthusiastic audiences who embrace disco music.
On A Woman's Touch, her first studio album in 17 years, Thelma
reexamines songs originally sung by male artists and makes them her
own.
Colette Interview - Interview with Colette
PUSHing boundaries is not a new thing for Colette. From leading the
troupe of SuperJane female DJs to adding singing live while spinning,
Colette is defintiely a trendsetter in the world of electronic dance
music. While her last artist album Hypnotized featured a lot of
downtempo tracks, her new CD Push is a lot more aggressive with an
exhilarating electro feel. Check out Colette when she comes to your
town, whether it's a show with her live band or a DJ gig, she
definitely delivers.
Aubrey Interview - Interview with Aubrey
When people think of heritage dance artists, people like Donna Summer,
Madonna, and Prince come to mind. It is time to update that with
fresh voices of the 2000s and include Miss Aubrey Ayala – known to
most as Aubrey. With a string of club and radio hits including "Stand
Still," "Willing & Able," "I'm Waiting," "If You Don't Know Me By
Now," and "No One in This World," Aubrey has certainly earned a place
as one of the best US dance artists.
Heather Leigh West Interview - Interview with Heather Leigh West
Remember in the 90s when our clubland divas Martha Wash and Loleatta
Hollaway were being sampled by producers without receiving proper
credit? Add Heather Leigh West to the list. Heather recorded the
vocals to the underground club classic "Drop a House" by Urban
Discharge, which was sampled by The Tamperer to become the pop/dance
smash "Feel It." Not only has Heather "Set the Stakes High" with Da
Hool, she is setting the record straight in this exclusive interview.
Donnie Interview - Interview with Donnie
Donnie Interview - Interview with Donnie
Darren Hayes Interview - Interview with Darren Hayes
With twenty-five songs on a double CD to launch his own record label,
Darren Hayes is not one afraid to take risks. As lead singer of
Savage Garden, hits like "Truly Madly Deeply," "I Knew I Loved You,"
and "I Want You" topped charts around the world. After two successful
solo albums, Darren broke away from the major label system and is set
to release "This Delicate Thing We Made" on his own Powdered Sugar
records.
Lula Interview - Interview with Lula
But no mere discography can express the power that Lula held over
late-90s dancefloors. When she broke into that countdown in the middle
of "Ecstasy," it didn't matter where it was playing, because
everywhere became Chelsea, and when she reached "one" and proclaimed
that shirts needed to come off, by God they did. All over the world.
Jes - Disconnect Interview
Most of us were introduced to Jes as the singer of Motorcycle's "As
the Rush Comes." In the past few years, she has worked with some of
electronica's finest – Tiesto, Solarstone, D:Fuse, Deepsky, and Gabriel &
Dresden – and with her distinctive voice, incredible songwriting, and
emotionally powerful performances she has managed to set herself apart
as a true artist.
Rachel Panay Interview - Interview with Rachel Panay
There are artists that DJs love, and one of them is Rachel Panay. She
is always there at the Winter Music Conference and at the Billboard
Dance Music Summits performing live, promoting her music, and learning
more about the dance music world. Rachel is simply a nice person who
is blessed with a wonderfully soulful voice and great writing skills.
With a string of hit club singles, the DJs return the love playing Rachel's music to their appreciative dancefloors.
Jason Antone Interview
Dance music is so often about the female diva belting out the lyrics
that male singers have to work twice as hard to get their music out
there. Jason Antone is up to the challenge, starting his own label,
Chickie Records, and harnessing the power of the internet, video, and
a strong DIY ethos to get his music out there. "With You" was a great
introduction, watch out for "Be Free" to conquer clubs and radio this
summer.
Ohsha Kai Interview
Debuting at Winter Music Conference 2006, when Ohsha Kai sang "Free
Your Mind" for the first time, everyone knew it was going to be a
massive hit. The summer anthem was a top 10 club hit and launched the
career of the Philly newcomer into the stratosphere. Back again with
a new single, "Outta My Mind," watch for Ohsha's star to rise even
higher.
Evelyn Champagne King Interview
Legendary dance and r&b diva Evelyn "Champagne" King, the singer of classics "Shame," "Give It Up," and "Love Come Down," is back with a
new CD called Open Book. Saying she's back isn't really a fair
statement, as she has never left. Touring the world for nearly thirty years, Evelyn is a fierce performer naturally gifted with a voice that sounds as good live as it does on record. With her first CD of new material in 10 years, the dancefloors are ready to read from Evelyn's open book.
Michael M Interview
In the video for "Dear Diary," Michael M was portrayed as an animated
cartoon character bouncing around nightclubs, clocking celebrities
left and right. With boundless energy and a razor sharp wit, Michael
is one of the few dance music artists who can live the lifestyle, joke
about it, and bring you into the joke at the same time. As serious as
his work can be taken, there is always a nudge and a wink to make you
feel like you are part of the scene as well.
Ultra Nate - Grime, Silk & Thunder Interview
With the release of her fifth album Grime, Silk & Thunder, club veteran Ultra Nate presents a mature sound respectful of her roots while pushing forward with new sounds. Ultra is not your ordinary dance diva – she writes, produces and even DJs with her Baltimore-based Sugar crew. Already spawning two club smashes "Love's the Only Drug" and "Automatic," Grime, Silk & Thunder will be one of the soundtracks of Summer 2007.