Word: songfulness
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...Fierce,” a muscular number choreographed by Michaud. Wearing top hats, eye makeup, ripped shirts, and dance pants, the female performers were an uncommon sight but undoubtedly left the impression of being “dangerous,” just like the similarly-titled Michael Jackson song that accompanied the dance. The dancers’ bodies cleaved through the air at sharp angles as if preparing for combat, which made the musical transition to Kanye’s “Stronger” even, well, stronger!Another standout piece, “Southside,” featured...
...because they’re completely covered in paint—their unnatural poses make them a part of the machinery. Similarly, the precise, electronic beat and catchy lyrics are fun, but there’s something inhuman about them. And that’s part of why this song (along with images from the video) will get stuck in your head, especially if you’re dance-inclined. It may be raining somewhere, but the only thing that’s pouring inside the Hot Chip factory is bright yellow paint and some highly enjoyable music...
...that Soulja Boy at least twice at every party we’ve ever been to or even walked by this year, we’re all tired...so tired. Can we just listen to some slow jams or something? And now there’s a Soulja Girl song. Where will it end? 1. Pimp C—Why, God? Why? We had to listen to everybody say “Free Pimp C” for years, then he makes one music video, cuts one album, and dies. Where’s the justice in that? At least...
...choreography in an otherwise static video. Despite an awkward Kanye and a mostly sedentary Kid Sister, the video’s clever finger dance sequences and colorful (literally) staging keeps the viewer’s attention for the full three and a half minutes. Quite the feat for a song about fingernails...
...Purple Rain.” However, you can blame The-Dream for not looking beyond Prince—and a handful of other influences—on his lifeless debut, “Love Hate.” The purple presence becomes clear after a glance at the song titles. “Nikki,” “Fast Car,” “Purple Kisses”—they’re all here, along with “Luv Songs.” Thank Prince for creating a generation of functionally illiterate...