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Jam City
Jack Latham is a British electronic music producer and DJ who performs under the alias Jam City. He has been active since 2010 and records on the label Night Slugs. He has released three full-length albums: 2012's '' Classical Curves'', 2015's '' Dream a Garden'', and 2020's ''Pillowland''. He has also produced for artists such as Kelela, Troye Sivan, Gaika, and Olivia Rodrigo. Recordings ''Classical Curves'' Jam City's debut album, '' Classical Curves'', was released in 2012 to positive reception. Sonically, the album featured glossy, alien-sounding post-dubstep and club music and established his reputation for creating instrumentals from club music tropes. ''The Quietus'' called it "one of the most interesting album-length listens to come from a UK club producer in a while." ''Dream a Garden'' Latham's follow-up album, '' Dream a Garden'', was released in 2015. Inspired by the 2011 England riots and the work of bell hooks, the album further developed the socio-political c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
London
London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of just under 9 million. It stands on the River Thames in south-east England at the head of a estuary down to the North Sea, and has been a major settlement for two millennia. The City of London, its ancient core and financial centre, was founded by the Romans as '' Londinium'' and retains its medieval boundaries.See also: Independent city § National capitals The City of Westminster, to the west of the City of London, has for centuries hosted the national government and parliament. Since the 19th century, the name "London" has also referred to the metropolis around this core, historically split between the counties of Middlesex, Essex, Surrey, Kent, and Hertfordshire, which largely comprises Greater London, governed by the Greater London Authority.The Greater London Authority consists of the Mayor of London and the London Assembly. The London Mayor is distinguished fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cut 4 Me
''Cut 4 Me'' is the debut mixtape by American singer and songwriter Kelela. It was released on October 1, 2013, by Fade to Mind for free download on SoundCloud. Seeking to make the mixtape sound like a remix album, Kelela sung over instrumental tracks by producers from the Fade to Mind and Night Slugs record labels, whose sound has been described as "one of the most distinctive sounds in UK dance music, a mutable hybrid of grime, house, electro, R&B, techno, hip hop, and dubstep." A deluxe edition featuring a new interlude and eight new remixes by the Fade to Mind and Night Slugs producers was released on April 6, 2015 on CD, vinyl and digital download. Composition ''Time Out London'' characterized the mixtape as "future R&B." Similarly, ''The Guardian'' described it as " twisted R&B," adding that "the songs are twisted both sonically – warping 90s R&B melodies with club beats – and emotionally, thanks to her ability to undercut mainstream pop tropes like love and seducti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Good Side
"The Good Side" is a song by Australian singer and songwriter Troye Sivan. It was written by Sivan, Leland, Allie X, Bram Inscore, Jam City and Ariel Rechtshaid, with production handled by the latter three. The song was released through EMI Music Australia on 19 January 2018, as the second single from his second studio album, ''Bloom'' (2018). Background On 17 January 2018, Sivan announced the single and revealed its artwork on social media. Talking about the song to Zane Lowe on Beats 1, Sivan explained that the song is an open letter to an ex-boyfriend. He said that the song is "a little rough" and called it "one of the only sad songs on the album". He continued: "It's basically about a breakup that I went through a while ago. You know, in a breakup, I think just the sheer nature of it, is that someone is going to get it rough. And I happened to be on the good side of things — I got to go on tour, I got to go and see the world, I had this very therapeutic experience of singing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
El Guincho
Pablo Díaz-Reixa (born November 17, 1983), professionally known as el Guincho, is a Spanish musician, singer, and record producer. Díaz-Reixa rose to prominence with his 2008 album, ''Alegranza''. His musical style relies heavily on the use of sampling and incorporates elements of Afrobeat, dub, tropicália and rock and roll. Díaz-Reixa has described his style of production as " space-age exotica". He primarily produces music with a Roland SP-404. Early life Díaz-Reixa was born as an only child in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, in the Canary Islands. After finishing high school, he moved to Barcelona, Spain, for college, where he majored in media studies. While in the city, he started to make music and was a member of the band ''Coconot''. Career Beginnings and first two albums: 2007–2014 He released his first album, ''Folías'', independently in 2007. In October 2008, he released his breakthrough album, ''Alegranza'', which was well received by critics, including earning ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Worldwide Angel
''Worldwide Angel'' is the second mixtape by Spanish singer and songwriter Bad Gyal. It was released on 23 February 2018 by Puro Records and Canada Editorial. ''Worldwide Angel'' was presented with four singles: "Blink", "Candela", "Internationally" and "Yo sigo iual". A 10-minute version of the album, mixed and edited by Rudeteo, was released along with the album on Bad Gyal's YouTube channel. Critical reception Philip Sherburne of ''Pitchfork'' stated that ''Worldwide Angel'' "largely sticks to the template established on previous Bad Gyal songs: synth-heavy, sticky-sweet dembow grooves tinged with airy melancholy", and "is clearly meant to signal erarrival as a global force." Sherburne found her melodies "often about as emphatic as a shrug", and noted that her lyrics "seem hesitant to stray far from themes she's already explored." Track listing Credits adapted from Tidal and other sources. Personnel Credits adapted from Tidal and other sources. * Alba Farelo – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bad Gyal
Alba Farelo i Solé (born 7 March 1997), known professionally as Bad Gyal, is a Spanish singer, songwriter, DJ and model. Known for her distinctive overall use of Auto-Tune, Bad Gyal has developed a strong cult following ever since her musical career began in 2016 with her interpretation of Rihanna's "Work" in the Catalan language. She then continued to make music as an independent artist, releasing records like "Indapanden", "Jacaranda" or "Fiebre". Bad Gyal later released two mixtapes: ''Slow Wine Mixtape'' (2016) and ''Worldwide Angel'' (2018), which consecrated her as an emerging artist within the Spanish urban scene. Farelo signed Interscope and Aftercluv a year later and saw mainstream acclaim with songs like "Santa María", "Zorra" or " Alocao", the latter becoming the number-one song in Spain in 2019. 2021 saw the release of her first project as a signed artist '' Warm Up'', as well as '' Sound System: The Final Releases''. Other ventures of Bad Gyal besides music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Xx
The xx are an English indie rock band from Wandsworth, London, formed in 2005. The band consists of Romy Madley Croft (guitar, vocals), Oliver Sim (bass guitar, vocals), Jamie Smith, also known as Jamie xx (beats, MPC, record production), and formerly Baria Qureshi (keyboard, guitar). They are known for their distinct and minimalist sound that blends indie rock, indie electronic, indie pop, dream pop and electro-rock and the dual vocalist setup of both Croft and Sim. Their music employs soft, echoed guitar, prominent bass, light electronic beats and ambient soundscape backgrounds. The band was formed when Croft and Sim met during their time at Elliott School, with Baria Qureshi joining the same year and Smith a year later. After posting demos on their Myspace page, they drew the attention of the Beggars Group-owned label Young Turks (now Young). Working with producer Rodaidh McDonald, the band released their debut album, '' xx'', in August 2009. The album was a commercial ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arca (musician)
Alejandra Ghersi Rodríguez (born 14 October 1989), known professionally as Arca, is a Venezuelan musician and record producer based in Barcelona, Spain. She initially began releasing music under the name of Nuuro. After attending the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music, Ghersi first released the EP ''Baron Libre'' (2012) under the name Arca and subsequently released the EPs ''Stretch 1'' and ''Stretch 2''; the latter experimented with hip hop and brought her attention from prominent music publications. She released her first two albums, ''Xen'' and ''Mutant'', in 2014 and 2015 respectively. Her eponymous third album, '' Arca'' (2017), became the first to prominently feature her vocals. From 2020-2021, Ghersi released the ''Kick'' quintet, starting with the album ''Kick I'' (2020) and ending with ''Kick IIIII'' (2021); these recordings drew from styles such as IDM, reggaeton, avant-pop, and techno. Ghersi has frequently incorporated themes related to gender identity, non ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al Shux
Alexander Shuckburgh, who is also known as Al Shux, is a British record producer and songwriter from London, England. Shux has worked with musical artists Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Snoop Dogg, Nas, Kendrick Lamar, Plan B, Tinie Tempah and Lana Del Rey. Career In 2009, Shux produced and co-wrote the Jay-Z track "Empire State of Mind", which earned him a Grammy in the Best Rap Song Award category. In 2012, Shux scored the music for Plan B's film ''Ill Manors''. Shux also co-wrote and produced seven tracks on Plan B's Mercury Prize nominated album ''ilL Manors'', including the title track which ''The Guardian'' hailed as "the greatest British protest song in years." In 2018, Shux co-wrote and produced Kendrick Lamar and SZA's "All the Stars" for the '' Black Panther OST''. The song was nominated for multiple Grammy awards, a Golden Globe award, and an Oscar. Songwriting and production credits Awards and nominations 2019 *91st Academy Awards **Nominated: Best Original Song -- A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ariel Rechtshaid
Ariel Rechtshaid ( ;) is an American record producer, audio engineer, mixing engineer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter. His accolades include three Grammy Awards for music production. Rechtshaid was the lead singer and guitarist of the ska/pop-punk band The Hippos, and the bassist and producer of indie folk-rock group Foreign Born. In 2006, he produced the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 number one-charting single "Hey There Delilah" by the Plain White T's. He co-wrote and produced Usher (musician), Usher's 2012 single "Climax (song), Climax", which won the 2013 Grammy award for Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance, Best R&B Performance. Rechtshaid was nominated for the 2014 Grammy award for Grammy Award for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical, Producer of the Year. He has won Grammys for production on Vampire Weekend album ''Modern Vampires of the City'' (2013, Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album, Best Alternative Music Album), Adele album ''25 (Adele al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kwes
Kwes (; sometimes stylised as ''kwes'', ''kwes.'', ''Kwes.'' or '' =o'' ) is a British music producer and artist from London, England. Kwes is also currently signed to Warp as a solo artist and released his debut album, ''ilp'' in October 2013. Biography Kwes began playing his grandparents' organ at the age of four and his grandmother bought him his first small keyboard aged 5. For his tenth birthday, he received a radio/tape recorder with a built-in microphone, which launched his interest in sound recording.(January 2009)Kwes. / [o=o]. Retrieved 17 November 2011. Kwes has chromesthesia (sound-to-colour synaesthesia).Fitzmaurice, Larry (11 June 2010)Kwes: 'No Need To Run' , Forkcast , Pitchfork ''Pitchfork''. Retrieved 17 November 2011. His earliest synaesthetic experiences occurred around the age of 4 and he attempted to colour paper with the particular colours he was seeing when listening to music. These colours have been set since he first discovered his condit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Take Me Apart
''Take Me Apart'' is the debut studio album by American singer and songwriter Kelela. It was released on October 6, 2017, through Warp. Combining electronic music and R&B, the album was noted for its futuristic sound and its incorporation of various musical styles. Kelela worked on the album for four years with producers she had previously collaborated with on her previous releases, ''Cut 4 Me'' (2013) and ''Hallucinogen'' (2015). The album received widespread acclaim from music critics, many of whom commended its innovative production and Kelela's sharp songwriting and vocal delivery. It appeared on several publications' lists of the year's best albums. The album was supported by the singles "LMK", "Frontline", "Waitin" and "Blue Light". Development and production Kelela worked on ''Take Me Apart'' for four years, alongside Arca and Jam City, whom she had previously worked with on ''Hallucinogen'' and ''Cut 4 Me'' respectively. She stated that they "anchored" the album and produ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
