After a string of successful hits, Iggy is back with another - and this time she's teaming up with MØ to do it. After topping charts with Charli XCX on 'Fancy' and then with Rita Ora on 'Black Widow', Azalea has joined forces with Danish singer MØ on this funky drum track, entitled 'Beg For It'. The production on 'Beg For It' is pretty slick, and the end result is a pristine pop song that's easy on the ears and packed full of plenty of Azalea sassiness.
MØ's guest vocals provide an appropriate interlude to Azalea's rapping verses, whilst the beat of the track sounds almost exotic and has a calypso vibe. The fresh addition to the Australian rapper's discography sees another potential hit for the music artist, who has enjoyed a recent stream of successes, and it would seem this one is no exception. 'Beg For It' is taken from Azalea's upcoming re-issue of her The New Classic album, entitled Reclassified, which sees a couple of new songs appearing for listeners to indulge in. The new re-issue is available to purchase on November 24, later this year.
Just in case you thought Iggy's partnership with Charli XCX was done for now, you'll be pleased to know that the English singer wrote the hook for 'Beg For It' whilst Azalea wrote the other verses (and The Arcade and The Invisible Men produced it). Charli XCX's distinct sound resonates in the hook, even if she isn't the one singing it, and the easy-listening nature of the track means it is likely to be successful on mainstream radio and iTunes.
'Beg For It' contains the usual dominance from Azalea, who shows that she's in control of the situation; 'Get up out my face like who d'ya think you are/ talking all this trash like blah-di-blah-di-blah'. Azalea's 'Beg For It' certainly has some stand-out lyrics, and 'P-p-pussy power, pay me by the hour' will certainly stick out in your mind. As lyrics goes, it's pretty powerful stuff and sums up Azalea's sassy nature in one single line. The follow-up lyric hits hard as well; 'I need me a Braveheart, can't deal with a coward'. If there's one thing Azalea does well its create memorable lyrics that you simply just can't ignore and definitely won't forget. Have a listen to 'Beg For It', below:
David Guetta has teamed up with Sam Martin on his latest track, 'Dangerous', which now also has a new lyric video out. 'Dangerous' is taken from his upcoming sixth studio album, entitled Listen, which is due for release on November 21, later this year. Meanwhile, singer-songwriter Sam Martin reunites with Guetta on 'Dangerous' following their successful collaboration on one of Guetta's previous tracks; 'Lovers On The Sun'. Martin's prominent vocals are featured heavily in the new track, which has a distinctive disco vibe, despite starting off relatively classical, with piano instrumentals and violins in the background.
Getting a little bit more funky, the track builds with accompanying techno and electric beats that create intensity for the single. There's a certain air of emergency in the track, which ties in suitably with its 'Dangerous' title. The disco and dance vibe of the song helps to create a smooth and retro-sounding addition to Guetta's discography, firmly putting him back on the map as a successful DJ and record producer. Guetta also doubles up as the producer of the track, along with Tuinfort and Evigan. Guetta's upcoming album, Listen, will also feature notable names in the R&B, Pop and Hip-Hop worlds, with not only Martin making an appearance, but also the likes of Nicki Minaj, Sia, Lil Wayne, Krewella, Natalie Kills, Akon and Chris Brown.
Listen to the space-bound 'Dangerous', here:
Feeling a little fruity? Then come and enjoy Marina Diamandis' new track 'Froot', which is the first track to be released from the singer since her Electra Heart days back in 2012. Her new album, allegedly set for release in 2015, has allegedly taken the name of this first track, and if 'Froot' is anything to go by, Diamandis' next album looks set to be pretty immense. The 5 minutes and 30 second track is classic Marina, with plenty of electro vibes, with the singer's vocals being a mix between high and low tones. Diamandis' voice is very distinctive, and considering the popularity of singers with particularly deep voices recently (Charli XCX and Lana Del Rey), there seems to be a good chance that Marina will prove to be another success.
The singer has, of course, been around in the music industry since 2010, with her album The Family Jewels proving to be a successful debut album of the singer. Diamandis, known for Electra Heart tracks 'How to be a Heartbreaker' and 'Primadonna', incorporates her love for metaphors in her new track, with 'Froot' being in a similar fashion to 'E.V.O.L' with was a play on words for 'evil' and 'love'. These clever little in jokes and wordplay make Diamandis' tracks far more deep and intrinsic than you might realise upon first listen. Notable lyrics include 'I'm your carnal flower, I'm your bloody rose/ Pick my petals off and make my heart explode/ I'm your deadly nightshade, I'm your cherry tree', which forms as part of the interlude before the chorus.
'Froot' is certainly a comeback for the singer, and the sweet highs and lows in the track (especially around the chorus and 'life couldn't get much sweeter') make for a captivating listen. The track possesses the same catchy nature of recent hits like 'Fancy' and Charli XCX's 'Break The Rules', with Marina serving up a juicy helping of electro beats for you to enjoy. A mixture of electro and dance, 'Froot' is one of those tracks that you just can't help but get into your head, and this is helped by the hook 'I'll give you all I've got/ Yeah you know that it's true/ I've been saving all my summers for you'. Diamandis' track comes a little later in the year for a summer hit, so perhaps 'Froot', which offers more than your classic pop song, with be a hit in time for Halloween.
Listen to new track, 'Froot' from Marina and the Diamonds, below, and let us know your thoughts in the comments! Are you excited for the return of Marina?
Mega star alert - it's rapper Nicki Minaj and celebrated pop star Beyoncé joining forces in one song. The flawless remix of 'Flawless' (too much?) features none other than a new segment featuring the rapper who has become some what of a hot topic at the moment. But there's more - you can now listen and watch the live version of the track featuring the two popular singers, as they took to the stage to perform their track. About two and a half minutes into the video, Pop queen Beyoncé triumphantly announces to the crowd that Nicki Minaj will be joining her on stage for the remixed version, and it's safe to say the crowd goes wild. Whilst we envy everyone in the audience, the track itself has that extra bite and sass to it courtesy of Nicki's rap segments, and the solid beat makes for an even more addictive version of the song.
Minaj kills her verses, and the gradual speed in her verses builds the song appropriately, until the low beat in the background returns and the crowd screams. Beyoncé's lyrics are particularly relevant and contain some subtle digs at previous events, such as the elevator incident, in which she screams 'of course some shit gonna go down when there's a billion dollars in the elevator'. Whilst we would have loved an actual music video version for the track (it seems to be the latest rage for musicians to include live recordings instead of pre-rehearsed music videos for the accompany 'video' to a song), the live version still has everything you would expect in a usual pop video; there's slick dancing, captivating visuals, funky costumes and of course, killer high notes. It's undeniable that the chemistry between Nicki and Beyoncé is electric, and Minaj is particularly endearing in the video as she giggles and smiles away as she raps and sings along with her on-stage partner.
Overall, the song is catchy and current (what is it with remixes some how sounding marginally or drastically better than the original?), and in a similar vain to J-Lo's 'Booty' remix, which sounds 10 times better with Azalea's rapping segment, Beyoncé's 'Flawless' remix sounds that little bit more dramatic and insanely catchy with Minaj's verse - could we see a pattern emerging amongst musical artists? Will rap remixes become a thing once again? Only time will tell! In the mean time, check out the flawless video below and bounce along with Nicki and Beyoncé:
Veronika Vesper. Heard of her? Well, you should have. The captivating space pop singer has released the music video for 'Suffocate', and it showcases the inner emotion of the singer, effortlessly encompassing the feelings of restriction and immobility, which has been present in her musical efforts so far. The track itself is a mix of dark, classical instrumentals and dubstep, with your beloved drum and bass thrown in for good measure. The pop track is an interesting blend of different styling, and the chorus with Vesper's enchanting voice makes for a track that is almost impossible to stop listening to.
The subtle voice-over esque effect towards the end of the track is particularly enthralling. Vesper's track showcases her unique style and really establishes herself as a strong, forward-thinking artist with plenty of creative musical flair. The video is equally engaging, and we love the blend between fantasy and sci-fi, with Vesper herself describing it as a mix between 'Lara Croft' and '5th Element', and the overall effect is certainly cinematic. There's certainly a place in the musical market for a singer such as Vesper, so time will tell whether she manages to fully embrace the position she is in, and we look forward to listening to future music from the singer.
Check out the powerful 'Suffocate', below (and tell us in the comments your thoughts!):
