Tag: garage

#ThrowbackThursday: Lovestation – ‘Teardrops’

Matt Wright - Muzik SpeaksLeave a comment

   

facebook-like   Instagram

2018 sees the 20th anniversary, since the release of Lovestation‘s ‘Teardrops’, which was in fact a cover of a song from Womack & Womack‘s fourth studio album, Conscience (originally released in 1988).

Unlike the original version, Lovestation‘s was composed in an early UK Garage style and went on to become the group’s biggest hit, reaching Number 14 in the UK Charts.

There have also been several other versions since this by  German pop quartet No Angels in 2007, Australian singer Kate Alexa in 2008 and then in 2009, UK pop girl group, Sugababes, recorded a version for the special Island Records album, Island Life – 50 Years of Island Records.

A quirky, black and white video was also released alongside this single, which can be seen below.

This is a fantastic track that certainly conjures up childhood memories for me and whilst it’s now 20 years old, I think there’s still something edgy and almost current about it.

What are your thoughts of this epic 1998 Garage tune? Got a #ThrowbackThursday track for us? Please leave your thoughts or share a song suggestion in a comment or via social media.

Matt – Muzik Speaks
www.facebook.com/muzikspeaks
www.twitter.com/muzik_speaks

‘Teardrops’ can be downloaded off iTunes now – https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/teardrops-flava-7-mix/1145210065?i=1145210069

Advertisement

#Two4Tunesday: Tulisa – ‘Sweet Like Chocolate’ & KYKO – ‘Horizon’

Matt Wright - Muzik SpeaksLeave a comment

Like our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/muzikspeaks)

   

Instagram

Tulisa – ‘Sweet Like Chocolate’

Tulisa is finally back with some brand new music and possibly one of her most divisive releases yet!

The track is a partial cover of the classic, 1999 garage track ‘Sweet Like Chocolate’ by Shanks & Bigfoot. Tulisa‘s version of the track puts a new spin on the chorus but she’s written her own verses to it. It’s a fun and uplifting song however fans have been divided by it, some love it, while others saw it that she was ruining the original.

What are your thoughts; love or loath? Personally we love it as it’s great to see Tulisa back on the scene?

‘Sweet Like Chocolate’ is on iTunes for downloading now! – https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/sweet-like-chocolate-feat./id1149315195?i=1149315213

KYKO – ‘Horizon’

After stumbling upon KYKO‘s previous release, ‘Native’, I have been on the lookout for his releases ever since!

I’m really excited that he’s released this follow-up, ‘Horizon’ and am eager for an album to follow.

The combination of guitars and electronic sounds are beautiful – a real auditory treat!

No video has been released yet, but as usual, we’ll keep you posted.

‘Horizon’ can also be downloaded from iTunes now! – https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/horizon/id1142624488?i=1142624775

Matt – Muzik Speaks
www.facebook.com/muzikspeaks
www.twitter.com/muzik_speaks

#ThrowbackThursday / #ThrowbackThreesday: Craig David

Matt Wright - Muzik SpeaksLeave a comment

Like our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/muzikspeaks)

Follow us on Twitter (www.twitter.com/muzik_speaks)

Instagram

Craig David has had some amazing songs in his time! Since we featured his latest track ‘One More Time‘ earlier this week, it seemed like a good idea to revisit some of his older songs for #ThrowbackThursday, coz man has the guy had some hits!

‘7 Days’ was released 16 years ago, back in 2000, and was taken from his debut album ‘Born To Do It’ and it reached Number 1 in the UK charts…that’s because it’s awesome! A true R&B song which shows off David’ vocal abilities well, this song was destined for success, with a modest video too!

Craig David – ‘7 Days’

It was then in 2002 that Craig David released the first single from his follow-up album, ‘What’s Your Flava?’ Many people might have found the lyrics a little cringy; comparing girls to ice cream flavours, but the song is catchy as hell!

It went on to reach Number 8 in the UK charts and saw him add a touch of dance to his R&B sound.

Craig David – ‘What’s Your Flava?’

Then in 2003, Craig David released his second song from the album Slicker Than Your Average, called ‘Hidden Agenda’.

Although this song reached Number 10 in the UK charts (not as good as his previous releases), I have chosen to feature this as the third song, because I feel it was a bit of a hidden gem. It’s much less obviously catchy than his other singles but is one of my favourite songs of his.

Whilst the song still remains R&B at heart, its use of guitar is calming and unique and really captivates me every time I hear it. It also saw Craig David team up with previous collaborator and Artful Dodger producer, Mark Hill.

It was then in 2010 that Craig David appeared to take a break from music, but thankfully, he’s back and 2016 looks set to be an awesome year for him!

Craig David – ‘Hidden Agenda’

Matt – Muzik Speaks

www.facebook.com/muzikspeaks
www.twitter.com/muzik_speaks

#Two4Tunesday: Craig David – ‘One More Time’ & Prides – ‘Rome’

Matt Wright - Muzik Speaks1 Comment

Like our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/muzikspeaks)

Follow us on Twitter (www.twitter.com/muzik_speaks)

Instagram

Craig David – ‘One More Time’

2015 saw Craig David‘s triumphant return to music with his hit ‘When The Bassline Drops’ alongside Big Narstie but now he’s back with a completely solo track, ‘One More Time’.

The song is heavily garage influenced and could well bring about a revival of the genre to the mainstream, which is currently saturated with EDM and House music.

He is expected to drop his first new album since 2010’s Signed, Sealed, Delivered with the working title, Following My Intuition.

I’m expecting big things from Craig David this year!

‘One More Time’ is on iTunes for downloading now! – https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/one-more-time-single/id1110886942

Prides – ‘Rome’

Scottish synthpop band, Prides are back with their first new music since 2015’s debut album The Way Back Up.

This new single, ‘Rome’, sees the band continue in their same vein of indie/synthpop, but with a slightly more edgy, heavier sound. This also looks like it will be the beginning of a new album release for the trio.

I am very excited to hear more from this band – their debut album resounded brilliantly with me and based on this new song, they could well go on to top that! Bring it on guys!

‘Rome’ can also be downloaded from iTunes now! – https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/rome/id1114040600?i=1114040620

Matt – Muzik Speaks
www.facebook.com/muzikspeaks
www.twitter.com/muzik_speaks

#Two4Tunesday: KStewart – ‘Be Without You’ & Sigala – ‘Say You Do’ featuring Imani & DJ Fresh

Matt Wright - Muzik Speaks1 Comment

Like our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/muzikspeaks)

Follow us on Twitter (www.twitter.com/muzik_speaks)

KStewart – ‘Be Without You’

KStewart has a voice to be reckoned with; her vocals can be saintly sweet or devilishly dynamic and that’s a great thing! Her musical style has some 90s vibes to it, but she’s throwing in house and garage tones to shake things up a bit!

This latest song is helping to cement just how fantastic she is and makes me even more excited to hear an album from her.

The video is a collaboration between her and New Look – I think it’s a fantastic direction for both parties – fashion promoting music and music promoting fashion – it’s a match made in heaven! You’ll also notice MNEK making an appearance in the video too. It just looks like a whole load of fun, but where KStewart is concerned, I would expect nothing less!

Show your support for this song and please download it – great tune!

‘Be Without You’ is on iTunes for downloading now! – https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/be-without-you/id1081944745?i=1081944748

Sigala – ‘Say You Do’ featuring Imani & DJ Fresh

I’ve featured Sigala on Muzik Speaks, twice already, but I just can’t get enough of his summery dance vibes!

With ‘Easy Love‘ and ‘Sweet Lovin’‘ already grabbing people’s attention, there is no doubt in my mind that ‘Say You Do’ with get a great reception on release; not only has he got Imani on the vocals, adding that sweet sound into the mix, but none other than DJ Fresh has dived in to help on the production. It’s one MONSTER of a song; very reminiscent, vocally, of ‘Hot Right Now’ (featured on our Summer Songs 2015 Playlist), the smash hit for DJ Fresh.

The video is typically Caribbean which goes perfectly with the vibe of the song!

I just love this tune – I really hope Sigala will release an album of hits, just like this; it’s upbeat, fun and smile-inducing!

‘Say You Do’ is not released until 18/03/16, but you can pre-order it on iTunes now! – https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/say-you-do-feat.-imani-dj/id1077265863

Matt – Muzik Speaks
www.facebook.com/muzikspeaks
www.twitter.com/muzik_speaks

#MuzikSpeaks: An Interview with Platnum

Aaron Evers and Michelle McKenna from Platnum took the time to do a Skype interview with us, and they were awesome!

Matt Wright - Muzik Speaks3 Comments

We’re back with another interview, and this time, it’s with Platnum.

Having taken a short break from music, they’re back, as a duo, and getting ready to tour in January 2016.

The pair (who rose to fame in 2008, with their H “Two” O collaboration, ‘What’s It Gonna Be’) have been taking some time to work on new music. Their first garage/bassline anthem became huge and having spoken to them, they inform me that their new music will see a return to their musical roots, while still remaining commercial.

I had such an amazing time interviewing Aaron and Michelle – they were a real laugh and so nice!

Continuing from the tradition set in our previous Zebrahead, Frankmusik and Life Of Dillon interviews, we asked Platnum to take part in a game of ‘Would You Rather…?’ – however, Aaron decided they should throw themselves straight into the WTF?! (#WYRwtf) level…brave!

I really hope that you will enjoy watching this interview as I had a great time talking to them and please, please go ahead and share this link and video on your social media accounts! 

Matt – Muzik Speaks
www.facebook.com/muzikspeaks
www.twitter.com/muzik_speaks

Platnum‘s releases are all available:

Enjoyed this? Watch our other interviews

Ali Tabatabaee from Zebrahead

Frankmusik

Life Of Dillon

Joe Ragosta from Patent Pending

#Two4Tunesday: Hailee Steinfield – ‘Love Myself’ & Craig David – ‘When The Bassline Drops’

Matt Wright - Muzik Speaks2 Comments

Like our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/muzikspeaks)

Follow us on Twitter (www.twitter.com/muzik_speaks)

Hailee Steinfield – ‘Love Myself’

Hailee Steinfield is know for being an actress, model and now singer; she has her fingers in many pies…so to speak!

Most notably, she appeared in Pitch Perfect 2 during which she covered ‘Flashlight’ and has since been signed by Republic Records.

Her debut EP, ‘HAIZ’, was released in November 2015 and this song, ‘Love Myself’, preceded it, back in August this year, however it failed to reach the Top 40 here in the UK.

I have posted this track today as I think it’s a bit different, and she came to my attention as her EP was recently released. I checked it out, and this song stood out for me, so enjoy!

‘Love Myself’ is on iTunes for downloading now! – https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/love-myself-single/id1022992339

Craig David x Big Narstie – ‘When The Bassline Drops’

Craig David (aka Craaaaaig David) is back!

Teaming up with Big Narstie after a collaboration on a Radio 1Xtra, during which Craig David remixed ‘Fill Me In‘ over the ‘Where Are Ü Now‘ beat, the pair have now entered the studio to record this latest track, ‘When The Bassline Drops’.

It’s the first new music release from Craig David in years and sees the guy return to his garage origins; his ‘Rewind‘ days!

It’s an epic new song and should definitely be appreciated for a triumphant return to the garage scene!

‘When The Bassline Drops’ is out now on iTunes; show your support and buy a copy! – https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/when-the-bassline-drops/id1058841050?i=1058841055

Matt – Muzik Speaks
www.facebook.com/muzikspeaks
www.twitter.com/muzik_speaks

#ThrowbackThursday: Sweet Female Attitude – ‘Flowers’

Matt Wright - Muzik Speaks1 Comment

Like our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/muzikspeaks)

Follow us on Twitter (www.twitter.com/muzik_speaks)

Sweet Female Attitude were a UK garage duo, who released their debut single, ‘Flowers’, back in April 2000 – can you believe…over 15 years ago?! The pair consisted of Catherine Cassidy and Leanne Brown and were considered one-hit wonders, due to the lack of success of their second single.

The pair went on to have an album called ‘In Person’, however it was only released in Germany.

This song is the epitome of UK Garage from the late 90s/early 00s and it still remains a timeless classic today!

Did you love or hate this song 15 years ago? What do you think of it now? Have you never heard it before? Please share your #ThrowbackThursday song with us below or on Facebook and Twitter 🙂

Matt – Muzik Speaks
www.facebook.com/muzikspeaks
www.twitter.com/muzik_speaks

‘Flowers’ is available for download from iTunes now – https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/flowers-sunship-edit/id1036141510?i=1036141817

#ThrowbackThursday: Jaimeson – ‘Complete’

Matt Wright - Muzik Speaks1 Comment

Jaimeson Banner

Jaimeson, whose real name is Jamie Williams, saw success back in 2003 and 2004, with a number of garage and drum & bass inspired hits.

His debut single reached Number 4 in the UK charts, as did this song, ‘Complete’, which was his follow-up release. The song features vocals by Xara. This song is interesting as it has the relatively simple, melodic verses before bursting into life with the drum & bass style chorus.

I love this song as it reminds me of someone special every time I hear it.

Have you heard this song before? Do you remember it? What’s your #ThrowbackThursday song of choice this week? Leave it in a comment below.

Matt – Muzik Speaks
www.facebook.com/muzikspeaks
www.twitter.com/muzik_speaks

‘Complete’ is available on iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/complete/id316905769?i=316905988

#ThrowbackThursday: True Steppers – ‘Out Of Your Mind’ featuring Dane Bowers & Victoria Beckham

Matt Wright - Muzik SpeaksLeave a comment

True Steppers Banner

True Steppers were a UK Garage duo from 1999-2000, consisting of Jonny Lisners and Andy Lysandrou. The pair had success in April 2000 with the release of Buggin’, a collaboration with Dane Bowers which reached Number 6 in the charts.

It was then in August 2000, they once again teamed up with Bowers but were also joined by Victoria Beckham, for the massive tune which was ‘Out Of Your Mind’. The song was their biggest hit, reaching Number 2 in the charts, but their follow-up singles and album failed to chart highly.

Do you remember this song? What were you upto in your life when it was released? Got any similar Garage tracks to share with us? Comment below.

Matt – Muzik Speaks
www.facebook.com/muzikspeaks
www.twitter.com/muzik_speaks

‘Out Of Your Mind’ is available for download now – https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/out-your-mind-feat.-victoria/id907558233?i=907558554