Stars of '90s Dance Pop
Stars of '90s Dance Pop

Author: James Arena

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2016-12-18

Total Pages: 251

ISBN-13: 1476626618

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The 1990s produced some of the greatest artists and hits in dance music history. And the decade was among the genre's most successful in terms of energy, sales and global popularity. In this retrospective, 29 singers, songwriters, producers, DJs and industry professionals who enjoyed stardom on the club circuit and on pop radio candidly discuss their careers. Interviewed artists include Richard and Fred Fairbrass of Right Said Fred ("I'm Too Sexy"), Nicki French ("Total Eclipse of the Heart"), Haddaway ("What Is Love"), Lane McCray of La Bouche ("Be My Lover"), Martha Wash, vocalist of C+C Music Factory ("Gonna Make You Sweat [Everybody Dance Now]"), Robin S ("Show Me Love"), Frank Peterson, formerly of Enigma ("Sadeness, Part I"), CeCe Peniston ("Finally"), Dr. Alban ("It's My Life"), Thea Austin, formerly of Snap! ("Rhythm Is a Dancer") and many more. Commentaries are provided by former Billboard dance music editor Larry Flick, renowned producers/songwriters The Berman Brothers (Real McCoy's "Another Night") and acclaimed DJ Susan Morabito.

Stars of 21st Century Dance Pop and EDM
Stars of 21st Century Dance Pop and EDM

Author: James Arena

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2017-06-02

Total Pages: 253

ISBN-13: 1476670226

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Dance music has seen an unprecedented explosion in the 21st century as a stampede of subgenres, such as dance pop and EDM (electronic dance music), have come to define the pop music scene worldwide. In this collection of original interviews, 33 hitmakers from 11 countries discuss their lives and careers in this still-unfolding new age--including Alcazar's Andreas Lundstedt, Dave Aude, Bart & Baker, Bimbo Jones, Chris Cox, Darude, Inaya Day, Deepend, Freemasons, D.O.N.S./Warp Brothers' Oliver Goedicke, Xenia Ghali, Gryffin, Harrison, In-Grid, Kimberley Locke, Paul Oakenfold, Suzanne Palmer, Ralphi Rosario, Sak Noel, Richard Vission and more. Special commentary provided by Moto Blanco's Danny Harrison and clubland queen Martha Wash.

Pitbull - Mr. Worldwide
Pitbull - Mr. Worldwide

Author: C. Duthel

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2012-03-05

Total Pages: 676

ISBN-13: 1471090353

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Pitbull was born to Cuban parents who made him recite the works of poet José Martí. He encountered problems early in his career as a rapper because he was blue-eyed, white and Cuban American. He was also influenced by the Miami bass genre of hip hop music and has cited Celia Cruz and Willy Chirino as sources of inspiration for his music.

Europe's Stars of '80s Dance Pop
Europe's Stars of '80s Dance Pop

Author: James Arena

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2017-07-21

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 1476630143

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Beginning early in the 1980s, a dance music revolution swept across Europe and Britain, merging rock, new wave, disco and worldbeat sounds. The resulting explosion of high-energy, increasingly electronic dance-pop caused a sensation worldwide. In this book of original interviews, 32 of the era's most celebrated artists, producers and industry professionals discuss their lives and careers: Thomas Anders (Modern Talking's "You're My Heart, You're My Soul"), Pete Burns (Dead or Alive's "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)"), Desireless ("Voyage Voyage"), Phil Harding (PWL Mixmaster), Junior ("Mama Used to Say"), Leee John (Imagination's "Just an Illusion"), Liz Mitchell (Boney M.'s 1988 "Megamix"), Fab Morvan (Milli Vanilli's "Girl You Know It's True"), Taco ("Putting On the Ritz"), Jennifer Rush ("The Power of Love"), Sabrina ("Boys"), Spagna ("Call Me"), Amii Stewart ("Knock on Wood"), Yazz ("The Only Way Is Up") and many more. Includes special commentary by Academy Award winner Mel Brooks and Audrey Landers, star of Dallas.

Europe's Stars of '80s Dance Pop
Europe's Stars of '80s Dance Pop

Author: James Arena

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2017-07-21

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 1476671427

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Beginning early in the 1980s, a dance music revolution swept across Europe and Britain, merging rock, new wave, disco and worldbeat sounds. The resulting explosion of high-energy, increasingly electronic dance-pop caused a sensation worldwide. In this book of original interviews, 32 of the era's most celebrated artists, producers and industry professionals discuss their lives and careers: Thomas Anders (Modern Talking's "You're My Heart, You're My Soul"), Pete Burns (Dead or Alive's "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)"), Desireless ("Voyage Voyage"), Phil Harding (PWL Mixmaster), Junior ("Mama Used to Say"), Leee John (Imagination's "Just an Illusion"), Liz Mitchell (Boney M.'s 1988 "Megamix"), Fab Morvan (Milli Vanilli's "Girl You Know It's True"), Taco ("Putting On the Ritz"), Jennifer Rush ("The Power of Love"), Sabrina ("Boys"), Spagna ("Call Me"), Amii Stewart ("Knock on Wood"), Yazz ("The Only Way Is Up") and many more. Includes special commentary by Academy Award winner Mel Brooks and Audrey Landers, star of Dallas.

All Music Guide to Soul
All Music Guide to Soul

Author: Vladimir Bogdanov

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2003-08-01

Total Pages: 4139

ISBN-13: 1617134961

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This comprehensive guide is a must-have for the legions of fans of the beloved and perennially popular music known as soul and rhythm & blues. The latest in the definitive All Music Guide series, the All Music Guide to Soul offers nearly 8 500 entertaining and informative reviews that lead readers to the best recordings by more than 1 500 artists and help them find new music to explore. Informative biographies, essays and “music maps” trace R&B's growth from its roots in blues and gospel through its flowering in Memphis and Motown, to its many branches today. Complete discographies note bootlegs, important out-of-print albums, and import-only releases. “Extremely valuable and exhaustive.” – The Christian Science Monitor

All Music Guide
All Music Guide

Author: Vladimir Bogdanov

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 1508

ISBN-13: 9780879306274

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Arranged in sixteen musical categories, provides entries for twenty thousand releases from four thousand artists, and includes a history of each musical genre.

Blood Brothers
Blood Brothers

Author: Amy Rickman

Publisher: Kings Road Publishing

Published: 2011-08-01

Total Pages: 195

ISBN-13: 1843588242

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Two books for the price of one; this book follows in the footsteps of the immensely successful dual biography Blood Rivals. This will be the only book to include the biographies of both of The Vampire Diaries stars. Ian Somerhalder plays Damon Salvatore, the elder and far more dangerous of two vampire brothers who share a long and bitter history, in the hit drama The Vampire Diaries. He has been nominated for a 2010 Teen Choice Award for "Choice TV Villain" for his portrayal. Somerhalder is well known for his role as Boone on J.J. Abrams' critically acclaimed drama Lost, for which he won the 2005 SAG Award as part of "Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series". Somerhalder has starred in Lost City Raiders opposite James Brolin and the mini-series Marco Polo in which he played the title character opposite Brian Dennehy and B.D Wong. Other film credits include The Wake, Sensation of Sight, The Rules of Attraction, Life as a House, and In Enemy Hands. Paul Wesley stars as Stefan Salvatore, a vampire struggling to live at peace with human beings. Wesley's last role was as Jake Tanner, a young director, in Killer Movie, which premiered at the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival. Other film credits include Peaceful Warrior, opposite Nick Nolte, and the cult favorite Roll Bounce. In 2007, Wesley starred in Fallen, a four-part mini-series based on the hit books by Tom Sniegoski. Wesley has also starred in hit television shows such as 24, American Dreams and 8 Simple Rules. Born and raised in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Wesley currently lives in Atlanta

Billboard
Billboard

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1996-07-06

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13:

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In its 114th year, Billboard remains the world's premier weekly music publication and a diverse digital, events, brand, content and data licensing platform. Billboard publishes the most trusted charts and offers unrivaled reporting about the latest music, video, gaming, media, digital and mobile entertainment issues and trends.

The Virgin Encyclopedia of Dance Music
The Virgin Encyclopedia of Dance Music

Author: Colin Larkin

Publisher: Virgin Books Limited

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13:

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The bands, producers, labels and remixers of the diverse dance music culture are listed here in this reference book. Dates, career facts, discographies and star ratings are given, along with considered opinion on the prime movers and shakers in the business.