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We always suspected that it was Bloc Party frontman Kele Okereke who was leading the foursome down the electronic path over the group’s three albums and countless remixes. Well now he’s confirmed it with a solo track of pure big room dance beats and a robotastic video to match. Sadly, this isn’t the most original beat to come out of the typically flawless discography of XXXChange and Hudon Mohawke. The good news is we now get to add Kele to our list of dance divas with one name. Look out Kylie.
Last night’s one-two punch of Jay-Z and Eminem performing live for the launch of Activision’s DJ Hero game was definitely the kind of dog and pony show you dream about. Where else will you almost get elbowed by Rhianna wiling out to “H to the Izzo” while Leonardo looks out from the coveted balcony seats? Of course, at any other concert, the balcony is considered the cheap seats. But that balances out nicely if you’re the guy who casually walked up to the front of the stage and held out your hand for Jigga to slap. Try getting that close at a regular Jay-Z concert.
The line-up started with TRV$DJAM, but the night really began with the food spread throughout the lobby. I’m usually shy of chowing down at public buffets—but with …
Vice has a mix from Top Billin, all Bloc Party tunes and the like:
‘We took on making a mix with that punk attitude, keeping the dynamics there so that it wouldn’ t be too smooth operator mix, but have that rock feel in it. The tracks in the mix are all related in Bloc Party, influences and tracks that they’ ve covered (like Prince) and of course kool tunes that are named block party. Hopefully you’ ll dig it.’
VICE x Bloc Party Mix by Top Billin (direct link)
Bloc Party: She’ s Hearing Voices (Erol Alkan’ s Calling Your Dub)
Eagle Boston: Wild Wild Ost
Pylon: Working Is No Problem
Delta 5: Mind Your Own Business
John Foxx: Underpass
Prince: I Would Die 4 You
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