Monday, 13 June 2011

Music Monday 55.

Some new songs from some huge artists that we haven't heard from in a while, and with them headlining Glastonbury Festival this year, I'm very excited.

Beyonce ft Andre 3000 - Party



Yep Beyonce is back. And so is Andre 3000. And I don't think Kanye ever leaves us who produces the first single from Beyonce's fourth album. Now I'm far from a huge Beyonce fan, and an R&B fan in general, but can't deny the force of the women. And from everyone I've spoken to Beyonce is the most anticipated artists of Glastonbury. This song is a lovely bit of old-school R&B, that I can actually enjoy. Kanye did a fine job on it, apart from talking about a swag-sauce called 'swagu'. Weird. And it's good to hear Andre back on it, still strong. Terribly named track though.

Coldplay - Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall



Another lame track title. But it's good to see Coldplay back too. Again, I'm not a huge Coldplay fan, but they've produced some massive songs and been really important to British music. So I guess I'm a little bit of a fan. I don't think this is anything particularly fresh and original from the band, but still good to hear something new.

Jamie XX - Far Nearer



And now for somebody who isn't headlining Glastonbury but is nevertheless a very special artists. I'm pretty sure this a new track, I had not heard it before this week that's for sure. I love that Jamie is always pushing himself and the music he ceates, he needs to be admired for that. Every track and project he works on seems to have classic Jamie XX traits to it, but it always so completely different to the last. Love this latest piece.

Deadmau5 - Kick, Push n' Snuff



Really wanted to end this week's post on a high. Love this track, had it on repeat all week. Lupe Fiasco's Kick Push was one of my favourite tracks as a teenager, and was part of my initial hip hop love, and now this Deadmau5 mix has taken it to a whole new level. It's just massive. End of.

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