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Extra - Top 4 Songs of the Week (July 12 - 19 2010)
Alright… I realize that this post was published after midnight, but I’m blaming my wifi. Apparently, the interwebz decided to not work for the majority of the evening. However, its not going to stop me! I’m using my handy-dandy-trustworthy iPhone’s network to get the web on my computer… so let’s get this going.
This week my Top 4 songs that were on repeat all have a techno/dance undertone and all except one is a remix! Have a listen to the audio mash up and if you want more information keep reading and click on the titles to hear the whole song.
Number 4 - Black Eyed Peas - Boom Boom Pow (Dj Ammo Poet Named Life Remix)
That is a very long song title, I’m just going to point that out! I found this song in the credits of “G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra” and although the movie was “meh” this remix of the B.E.P’s really surprised me. It took the otherwise, super-repetitive original version and spiced it up… me likey!
Number 3 - Fever Ray - Seven (Twelves Remix)
I have had this song on my iPhone since I heard it for the first time when I was still at BCIT doing a morning show on Evolution 107.9. Then, through the magical shuffle button, I re-discovered it and I haven’t been able to stop listening since. I love the combo of Fever Ray’s soft, lyrical vocals and then the deep beat behind it, genius!
Number 2 - Hadouken! - Mic Check
This one is the only non-remix this week, but it still has that fantastic dance beat. I’m not usually one for the distorted sound, but the vocals on this track, although distorted, aren’t overwhelming, the same goes for the semi-screaming. When this song comes on, I want to start a mosh pit for one (safer that way… and less stinky).
Number 1 - David Guetta & Chris Willis ft. Fergie and LMFAO - Gettin’ Over You
Now you might not consider this to be a remix, but if you take a listen to David Guetta’s album “One Love” you’ll notice that originally this song just had Chris Willis. However, I guess to get any major airplay these days you have to add a more well known name then Chris Willis… hence the Fergilicious/LMFAO combo. Awesome none-the-less and I’m just as shocked as you are that Fergie is on this list twice in one week… who would’ve thought?
What are you listening to this week? What’s stuck on repeat? Let me know. Leave your fav songs in the comments below or @ reply me on twitter (@mitchhawes)
WOO DANCE PARTY!
-Mitch
