TINA TURNER: Acid Queen

Well its time for my Halloween treat! In celebration of the fact I'm seeing Tina Turner in concert on Sunday I'd like to share the fantastic track 'Acid Queen' and the video from the rock musical movie 'Tommy, based on the Who's album of the same name. This is the scene in which Tina, the Acid Queen tries to cure Tommy with drugs! Scary stuff indeed!

You Madonna fans may notice that Madonna swiped this look for 'Let It Will Be' on her Confessions promo tour (the backdrop video) and Music Inferno on the Confessions Tour ;)

Acid Queen (Download)

THE SATURDAYS: Work

How can you not love a new girl group from the U.K.? The Saturdays are comin' for us with their super catchy dance-pop. Their latest album Chasing Lights is out in the U.K. and i've got a track off the album to share with you.

It's all about DANCE tonight, so if your in the mood for something catchy to get your ass movin'...

Work (Download)

Show the girls some love on Myspace!

PAT BENATAR: Anxiety (Get Nervous)

With Halloween now coming to an end... or the starting for some of you, I have a great song & video by Pat Benatar titled Anxiety (Get Nervous)  Nothing more to say then always loved this song & always loved the video.  So whether you are just getting in or getting ready to go out (you know who you are!!) here's a classic for you to enjoy! 

Anxiety/Get Nervous (Download)

Here's the video, unless you are too scared to watch...

AMERIE: Memory

Here is a new song from the spectacular & always beautiful Amerie!  I found this earlier today and am still listening to it so clearly it is good!  The song is called Memory and perhaps a future single?  Or maybe a single already & I don't know?  Either way it's a keeper! 

Memory (Download)

MYSTERY TRACK: Perhaps the Best, or Maybe the Worst!

Happy Halloween you ghouls! LOL!  Today we offer you a Mystery Track, but will it be a Trick or will it be a Treat?  I bet you eager to know Mwah!  Can you figure it out from the clue in the picture?  Are you in my head? I am sure you won't tell me if you did, or will the trick be on me and you will be leaving me a comment on wether or not you figured out todays Mystery Track! 

Mystery Track (Ghoulish Delight Version)

MADONNA: Sticky & Sweet in Atlantic City

I have driven by this Madonna billboard for the Sticky & Sweet Tour several times on the Atlantic City Expressway and always tell myself that I am going to stop & take a picture of it. One day when I had my camera & was ready to, it had disappeared.  I regretted not getting the photo but the other day as I was driving into the city guess what returned? You got it!  The Madonna billboard! Luckily I had my camera with me! Madonna, my Beautiful Stranger had returned...

Here is a great mash-up of Beautiful Stranger vs. Bronski Beat's Smalltown Boy that I enjoy alot & hope that you do too! 

Beautiful Stranger (Mash Up vs. Bronski Beat)

Madonna singing Beautiful Stranger in Chicago on 10/26:

MEL B: Who's Is It

Check out a Scott Storch produced track from Mel B's upcoming album, the unofficial title is Reimagined. The new album is said to be a mix of r&b/ pop tracks that will sound like a cross between Pink and Destiny's Child's material. This track is called Who's Is It, a release date has not been officially set.

Who's Is It (Download)

This track premiered at this blog, show them some love!

KYLIE: 'X' ALBUM TOUR EDITION!

Kylie Minogue is set to release a 'tour edition' of her most recent album, X. The package will include an extra disc of remixes - all of which have already been available before this release.

1.	2 Hearts (Harris & Masterson Extended Mix)
2.	2 Hearts (Alan Braxe Remix)
3.	The One (Freemasons Vocal Club Mix)
4.	Wow (David Guetta Remix)
5.	Wow (Css Remix)
6.	In My Arms (Chris Lake Vocal Mix)
7.	In My Arms (Steve Pitron And Max Sanna Remix)
8.	In My Arms (Sebastien Leger Remix)
9.	In My Arms (Spitzer Remix)
10.	All I See Featuring Mims (Remix)

ELIN LANTO: Discotheque

If you are looking for some super dance tracks, or are a fan of anything from September you will want to check out Discotheque from Swedish artist Elin Lanto.

Discotheque (Download)

If the Flashdance-y track isn't enough to serve your dance music craving, check out the hot, sweaty, flashy video!

CUT/COPY: Hearts On Fire (Clockwork Remix)

This is a great remix of Cut/Copy's track Hearts On Fire by a Los Angeles based DJ/Remixer Clockwork!  You can check out more mixes by him by simply clicking on his name :) I'm sure you'll be impressed!  

Hearts On Fire (Clockwork Mix)

BAT FOR LASHES: Sweet Dreams (Eurythmics Cover)

Bat For Lashes covers Eurythmics classic Sweet Dreams with her own special twist. Download the track to see what i'm talking about! Also, dont forget to pick up a copy of BBC Live Lounge Volume 3 on which you will find this cover, as well as many others...the best of the U.K.!

Sweet Dreams (Download)

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SAM SPARRO: American Boy (Estelle Cover)

Sam Sparro strips down Estelle's American Boy during a recent BBC Live Session. As requested, here is a recording of that session -- check out Sam rappin' his way Kanye-style through the second half of the track. Enjoy!

American Boy (Download)

and if you want to watch it too...


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GRACE JONES: William's Blood (Aeroplane Remix) + Jonathon Ross Interview

Well Grace Jones' Hurricane is officially out on November the 3rd! We highly suggest that you pick it up, it is an incredibly strong album. There are some nice island style songs on there, that sound like 1980's Grace and some more intense ones like Corporate Cannibal which you have to blast nice and loud!

She has started promotion including a new website, and below is funny interview she did with Jonathon Ross on Friday, somebody PLEASE tell me what on earth that accent is??

William's Blood (Aeroplane Remix)

GIRLS ALOUD: The Loving Kind

Girls Aloud are about to release Out of Control, their new album of material since the pop-tastic Tangled Up! The album has leaked, and out of the lot, my favorite track is The Loving Kind. I think it's a great pop song, ready for a video, ready for remixes!

The Loving Kind (Download)

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MADONNA: Drowned World Tour "Studio Mixes"

Here are the "Studio Mixes" from the Madonna Drowned World Tour... (I say that loosely as many are not the best quality, rumor is these were ripped from screens) We haven't seen these around in quite some time probably cause the tour ended forever ago & it's 2008. So I guess this is a flashback of sorts. This is just a bunch of stuff from over the years that may be of interest :) The best feature in this file is Madonna's live performance of You'll See from the DWT that took place in Madison Square Garden, New York.

If anyone has these files in better quality, please share them with your fellow fans! :)

Drowned World Tour (Zip File Download)

BEYONCÉ: Single Ladies (Maurice Joshua Radio Mix)

The first of a set of remixes of Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It) have surfaced. Completed by Maurice Joshua, his production sways in a Moto Blanco style, nothing too amazing or revolutionary but I wanted to share the radio edit with you all today nonetheless. The extended version of this remix has been circling the blog world since yesterday, just in case you were on the hunt for that as well.

Single Ladies (Maurice Joshua Radio Mix)

In case you missed Beyoncé/Sasha Fierce in the official video for Single Ladies, here it is below!



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LADY GAGA: Starstruck (feat. Flo-Rida) + Poker Face (Video Premiere)

I wasn't all that impressed with Lady Gaga's debut effort, I feel like she still hasn't found her sound/voice just yet. Sometimes she sounds like Christina Aguilera, sometimes like Gwen Stefani (solo and No Doubt)...I even recall a song that reminded me of a Spice Girls track...

For the U.S. release of her debut, The Fame, Gaga is including two brand new songs, Paper Gangsta & Starstruck featuring Flo-Rida. Starstruck is a hot collaboration between Gaga and 'Rida which shows the Lady progressing into her own sound.

Starstruck (Download)

In case you aren't already Gaga-ed out, here is the video for current single Poker Face...which isn't half bad, I think she may have a future in this business!

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CHRISTINA AGUILERA: Keeps Gettin Better Video

Here is the brand new video for Christina Aguilera's Keeps Gettin Better! Enjoy!

WHICH IS BETTER?? Jolene

It's time for you to tell us again Which Is Better?? Here we have 4 versions of the song Jolene! The artist include: Dolly Parton, Olivia Newton-John, Sophie Ellis-Bextor & Strawberry Switchblade! They are all quite good...  but what do you think, let us know Which Is Better??

Jolene (Dolly Parton)

Jolene (Olivia Newton-John)

Jolene (Strawberry Switchblade)

Jolene (Sophie Ellis-Bextor)

Leave your comments below & let us know Which Is Better??

KATE MILLER-HEIDKE: Can't Shake It

Australian artist Kate Miller-Heidke released her latest album Curiouser not too long ago on Oct. 16th and Can't Shake It is her 1st single and I'm lovin' it!  Not only is the song good, but the video is pretty catchy too.  You can check that out at the bottom of this post and check out Kate Miller-Heidke on Myspace by Clicking Here.

Can't Shake It (Download) 

Check out the video for Can't Shake It below:

KATY PERRY: Black & Gold (Sam Sparro Cover)

It's taken me awhile to get into Katy Perry. I was a bit turned off by the attention-getter I Kissed a Girl, but i'm all about her acoustic electro-stripped cover version of Sam Sparro's Black & Gold.

Black & Gold (Download)

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BOA: Eat You Up

This is Korean pop singer BoA's first English single, produced by Bloodshy & Avant, from her upcoming English debut album Look Who's Talking. The production is slick, the team is known for their hot tracks & I'm all about this one..

Eat You Up (Download)

If you wanna see this girl dance, check out the International Version of the video!

JILL SOBULE: I Kissed A Girl (Steven's Sunday Flashback!)

Okay...  so way before Katy Perry was kissing girls Jill Sobule was doing it!  Todays flashback goes back to the 90's to re-visit some of those girls that we kissed way back when.  Here is the track I Kissed A Girl that perhaps motivated Katy to have her 1st Bi-Sexual... Girl On Girl... Lesbian Experience!  Enjoy ;)

I Kissed A Girl (Download)

Below is the video for Jill Sobule's I Kissed A Girl:

LADYHAWKE: My Delirium (Video Premiere)

Ladyhawke has just premiered yet another video from her self-titled debut album (which, may I add, is the shit!!) for My Delirium. Check it out and let me know what you think!

My Delirium will be the 4th single from her debut album.

KANYE WEST: Coldest Winter

He is another track from Kanye West!  This track is titled Coldest Winter and is featured on his latest album 808's and Heartbreak.  Hope you enjoy!

Coldest Winter (Download)

MADONNA: Get Up

Known by Madonna fans as an inclusion on the sought out early recordings called the Gotham Tapes, Get Up is a Madonna-produced demo in the style of Pat Benatar under the direction of Madonna's first manager Camille Barbone in New York City. It's now available online for your ears. This is Madonna at her earliest...listen for a Debbie Harry Rapture-esque rap at the end of this track!

Get Up (Download)

MYSTERY TRACK: Perhaps the Best, or Maybe the Worst!

It's time for a Mystery Track!  Just a reminder that within every Mystery Track photo is a hint to what the Mystery Track is!  Are you clever enough to figure it out? Take the challenge and leave a comment to what you think it is...  take the track below & see if you were right!  Have Fun :) 

Mystery Track (Treat Size Version)

SHIRLEY MANSON: Samson & Delilah

Shirley Manson, lead singer of Garbage is back with a new track called Samson & Delilah. It's super hot and sexy, thanks to Shirley's voice! What do you think?

Samson & Delilah (Download)

BEYONCE NEW ALBUM LISTENING PARTY! (NEWS!)

I've just returned from Beyonce's album listening party at the Sony Club here in Manhattan. I'll let you in on how the event went and how the album sounds!

We arrived at 6:30pm, took the elevators up to the Sony Club on the 35th floor of 550 Madison Avenue. It's a beautiful building, and from the top floor you can see amazing views of the city! Mathew Knowles (Beyonce's father) introduced Beyonce's new look, sound and 'alter ego' Sasha Fierce!

The album will be released as a single and double disc set. The first containing If I Were a Boy, and primarily folky/r&b ballads. The second disc entitled I Am Sasha Fierce, includes the ubeat single Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It) and is 'Beyonce's alter ego at work' said Knowles who pumped us up for the r&b, urban pop tracks that would follow.

Overall I think this is a very creative step for Beyonce, collaborations with Amanda Ghost, Stargate and Rodney Jerkins prove to be great choices for this project. The photographic imagery juxtaposes the soft and sultry Beyonce, with a harder, sexier Sasha Fierce! The Knowles camp plans to release tracks Ego and Broken Hearted Girl as second singles, but no final decision has been made yet.

Knowles also played us a spanish version of If I Were a Boy, and plans to release an ALL spanish version of this release in February of 09. Beyonce will also be touring around the world extensively through November of next year to support the new release.

My favorite tracks that were played were Dissapear, Radio, Diva and Sweet Dreams (previously known as Beautiful Nightmare). Beyonce fans both die-hard and casual will not be dissapointed, the production on this album is very, very slick and her voice is AMAZING as usual!

PINK: Why Did I Ever Like You

By request, here is one of Pink's bonus tracks from 'Funhouse' This is 'Why Did I Ever Like You'. The other one 'Bored' has not leaked yet to my knowledge, but we'll post it when it does ;)

Why Did I Ever Like You (Bonus Track)

BETTE MIDLER: Madonna parody

Do you all remember a few months ago Madonna posted this video on the set of Give It To Me featuring her vacuuming? well yesterday I came across the Bette Midler parody of that video... I can't get enough of it.. it's simply divine!

ANNIE LENNOX: AMA Special Award of Merit

The wonderful Annie Lennox is to be honored with the American Music Awards award of merit and will perform at the event! We love a bit of Annie Lennox and are happy that the AMA have chosen to honor her this year!

In celebration we offer you the Freemasons mix of Here Comes The Rain Again, which is awesome!

The video is 'Why' from 2005's Live 8 event, which I saw live... amazing stuff!

Here Comes The Rain Again (Freemasons Mix)

*UPDATE*

The video from last night's event is here...
http://www.hardcandymusic.com/2008/11/annie-lennox-recieives-special-award-of.html

ROISIN MURPHY: Next Magazine cover and All Over My Face

Well our gal Roisin Murphy is finally making it Stateside, she's on the cover of this months Next Magazine with this cute shot! Be sure to go chcek her out in New York in Friday night if you can, she's one not to miss!

Roisin (All Over My Face)

CHRISTINA AGUILERA: Rock The Vote

Aww Christina's rock the vote commercial is really sweet! Get out there and Rock The Vote people!

Find out everything you need to know about voting at VoteForChange.com

FEIST: Honey Honey video

Check out the just released video for Feist's, Honey Honey. Funny it was released today, I was just enjoying The Remainder this morning!

BRITNEY SPEARS: Womanizer [Mike Rizzo Global Radio Mix]

Here is a the Mike Rizzo Global Radio Remix of Britney Spears latest track Womanizer!  In my opinion this mix is much better then the original version and a good source tells me this is official!  Hope you enjoy!  

Womanizer (Mike Rizzo Global Radio Remix)

*Thank you to Coverlandia our source for the artwork used in this post :) 

DEEE-LITE: Vote, Baby, Vote

Here is my contribution to the posts that we have been doing to inspire you to vote!  If Deee-Lite doesn't motivate you to vote, I just don't know what will.  All I have to ask is "Are you registered baby..."  

Vote, Baby, Vote (Download)

PINK: Who Knew [Bimbo Jones Radio Edit]

With all the excitement of Pink's new album Funhouse, I thought it would be fun to post one of my favorite remixes from her previous album... Here is the track Who Knew and the remix is by a HardCandyMusic favorite, Bimbo Jones! 

Who Knew (Bimbo Jones Radio Edit)

You can purchase Pink's new album here: Funhouse!

ALPHABEAT: Paris Vlog

Alphabeat have posted a new Vlog, there are currently on tour in Europe.. check it out...

GOLDFRAPP: Clowns and Happiness (Free Downloads)

Goldfrapp have posted this message on their MySpace today...

"As some of you have heard rumours of a Clowns single coming out today,Goldfrapp have decided you must not be let down and have created a 2 trackdownload treat especially for you! For a limited 2 week period, 'Clowns (Album version)' and a specially recorded Choral version of Happiness is available to download FOR FREE HERE."

Freebies YAY!!

EARLY VOTING HAS BEGUN!

Just a friendly reminder that in many places early voting has begun! So go out and do your stuff!! Obama o8!
This is a funny video from Boston, where Madonna has some strong words to say about the Election!

LYKKE LI: Breaking It Up Video

Here is the new video for 'Breaking It Up' by Lykke Li, It's a live video shot in one take.. I like it!

Shes currently on tour and these are the remaining dates!

10/20 - Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg (sold out)
10/21 - New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom (sold out)
10/23 - Boston, MA @ Paradise
10/24 - Toronto, ON @ Mod Club (sold out)
10/25 - Chicago, IL @ Empty Bottle X (sold out)
10/28 - Vancouver, BC @ Richards on Richards (sold out)
10/29 - Seattle, WA @ Neumo's
10/30 - Portland, OR @ Doug Fir
11/01 - San Francisco, CA @ Independent (sold out)
11/03 - Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey (sold out)

WHICH IS BETTER?? Am I The Same Girl

Here are two versions of Am I The Same Girl...  One is by Dusty Springfield and the other is by Swing Out Sister...  Which Is Better??  Is it Dusty?  Is It Swing Out Sister? Let us know whatcha think by leaving comments :)  We can't wait to hear what you have to say! 

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Am I The Same Girl (Dusty Springfield)

Am I The Same Girl (Swing Out Sister)

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ALESHA DIXON: The Boy Does Nothing

Well im quite enjoying this new Alesha Dixon track, its kinda cheesy but i enjoy it. Alesha was in a girl band called Mis-teeq a few years ago and this is her first solo project. Lets hope the album is good!

The Boy Does Nothing (Download)

WILSON PHILLIPS: Impulsive (Steven's Sunday Flashback!)

Often known for their mega-hit Hold On, Wilson Phillips released another piece of music magic in the 90's with their hit single Impulsive.  Then and now a great song and the video isn't too shabby either!  This is a must have to any music collection! 

Impulsive (Download)

Check Out the Wilson Phillips video for Impulsive below:

THE FAINT: Tour Dates

The Faint have added a bunch more tour dates to cover some of the places they missed on the last tour, so check em out if you get the chance!

Dates:
October
19 Columbia, MO Blue Note
20 Nashville, TN Cannery Ballroom
21 Athens, GA 40 Watt
22 Orlando, FL The Club @ Firestone
23 Jacksonville, FL Freebird Live
24 St. Petersburg, FL Jannus Landing
25 Fort Lauderdale, FL Culture Club
27 New Orleans, LA The Republic
28 Memphis, TN New Daisy
29 Oklahoma City, OK Diamond Ballroom
30 Boulder, CO Boulder Theatre
31 Albuquerque, NM Sunshine Theatre

November
1 Tempe, AZ Marquee Theatre
2 Las Vegas, NV House of Blues
3 Anaheim, CA The Grove
5 Los Angeles, CA The Wiltern
6 San Diego, CA 4th & B
7 Sacramento, CA University of Sacramento
8 San Francisco, CA The Warfield
9 Portland, OR Roseland
11 Seattle, WA Showbox @ Market
12 Missoula, MT The Other Side
14 Minneapolis, MN First Avenue

December
12 St. Louis, MO The Pageant *
13 Lawrence, KS Liberty Hall *
14 Milwaukee, WI Turner Hall *
15 Detroit, MI Majestic Theatre *
16 Cleveland, OH Beachland Ballroom *
17 Newport, KY Southgate House *
19 Omaha, NE Sokol Auditorium

DUFFY: Rain On Your Parade Video

Here is the new video by Duffy for Rain On Your Parade, bit of a low budget for this one then...

GIRLS ALOUD: The Promise (Live at X Factor) & B Side

So Girls Aloud performed 'The Promise' live on the x factor the other night... wow its a great song but they gotta work on their performance!! They also need to hire a better cover designer. The monstrosity i posted above is the official artwork for their new album 'Out Of Control'

In better news, we have for the B-side to The Promise, She for you to download

She (Download)

MADONNA: Miles Away [Disco Mix]

Here is a great mix of Madonna's upcoming single Miles Away!  This version is pretty great and fan made!  Kudos to whomever created it!  We like it alot here at HardCandyMusic!  We also can't wait to to get the official mixes especially the one from Stuart Price! 

Miles Away (Disco Mix) 

PRODUCT REVIEW: Coosh Headphones

From time to time, we'll be testing and reviewing music/sound related products and letting you know what we really think about them! Our first review, are these little white consumer headphones made by Coosh.

Coosh headphones' best feature is that they are very useful while exercising or running because they stay on and are comfortable. Most headphones fall of with excessive movement or when sweating, but Coosh's design allows them to remain in place. Their overall appearance is also pretty sleek and better than most competitors'. I have also used them extensively as a hands-free headset with my phone and they have worked very well.

However, one should not expect a superior sound quality as it is simply mediocre with these headphones. Although they cannot compete with Bose or Shure quality wise, I highly recommend them to joggers or athletes who like to listen to music while exercising.

For more information, visit coosh.com.

DRAGONETTE: Mishmash Interview

The lovely Dragonette caught up with Mishmash magazine in Los Angeles and did this interview.
Their album Galore is available to buy in the US via Itunes finally!

TORI AMOS: Raspberry Swirl [Mixes]

I guess this is kinda a flashback, but lately I have been feelin' the Tori Amos's song Raspberry Swirl. Maybe the shuffle on my ipod dragged me back into this track... whatever the case here it is along with some great remixes & always a favorite!  

Raspberry Swirl (Album Version)

Raspberry Swirl (Sticky Extended Version)

Raspberry Swirl (Lip Gloss Version)

Raspberry Swirl (Scarlet Spectrum Feels Ambient Mix)

To catch up with Tori Amos Click Here & enjoy the video below:

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MADONNA: Filth and Wisdom

If you live in NYC you can go and see Madonna's directorial debut 'Filth and Wisdom' at the IFC cinema today :D It shouldn't be long before the rest of us get to see it on TV!

LITTLE BOOTS: New Songs & NYC Dates

Little Boots recently performed at an NME showcase in London, and a few videos have popped up on YouTube. She did a couple new songs, the one posted below, Mathematics, you may remember we posted a while back but it had really dodgy sound!

Lastly, If you happen to live in NYC you can catch Little Boots at CMJ

Wed 22nd Oct
DJ SET Blackbook Mag @ Le Royale West Village 9-10pm
LIVE Tribeca Grand - Stage Time: 12am (with Friendly Fires)

Thurs 23rd Oct
LIVE NME Showcase @ The Annex Stage Time: 9.30pm (with Heartsrevolution, Passion Pit, SoKo)
DJ SET Big Stereo Party with BPM Mag & Famous Friends @ 205 Club, 205 Chrystie St 1-2am

Fri 24th Oct
DJ SET URB Mag @ le poisoon rouge, 158 bleeker st Set Time TBC

Sat 25th Oct
LIVE Brooklyn Vegan @ The Knitting Factory Stage Time TBC
LIVE Fader Showcase @ Levi’s® FADER FORT NYC Stage Time: 6pm

JOHN LEGEND: Quickly (feat. Brandy)

I haven't heard a collaboration that I really got excited about in awhile...well, that was until I heard this track currently featured on John Legend's newest release, Evolver. It's called Quickly and it features Brandy! Check it out, and pick up a copy of Legend's Evolver...you won't be disappointed!

This track reminds me of a similar track, what is it? I can't figure it out!

Quickly (Download)

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KEANE: My Shadow (Bonus Track)

Here is a quick reply to a Keane request.  My Shadow is the Bonus Track that can be found on the Japanese version of Keane's latest album Perfect Symmetry.  Much like the rest of their new album this track is most excellent!  

My Shadow (Download) 

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MADONNA: Obama T-Shirt (Sticky & Sweet Tour Merchandise)

Well if Madonna didn't make it clear who shes voting for before... she certainly has now! I just received an email with this Obama Express Yourself Vote 2008 TShirt in the Sticky and Sweet colors!

You can grab yours today at Fanfire

Don't forget to Get Up and Vote!

KELLY RIPA ATTENDS STICKY & SWEET TOUR!

Madonna gave self proclaimed super-fan Kelly Ripa the opportunity of a lifetime by letting her sing a few lines of the closing track of her show (and current single), Give It 2 Me. Check out a video of the event that happened this past Saturday. We were in the audience for this gig, everyone in Madison Square Garden was pumped for the show and Pharell's guest appearance!

MYSTERY JETS: Two Doors Down (Pilooski & Duke Dumont Remixes)

Oh Mystery Jets how I love thee!  Here are 2 great remixes of their track Two Doors Down. 

If you are looking for the album version of this song or video Click Here to see our previous posts on the Mystery Jets / Two Doors Down. 

Two Doors Down (Pilooski Remix)

Two Doors Down (Duke Dumont Reconstruction)

To get the Mystery Jets cover of Bleeding Love Click Here!

NIKKA COSTA: Off The Record

Nikka Costa gave social music networking site imeem a call recently to discuss her new record and to share a few songs that influenced the new release, Pebble to a Pearl including one from Stevie Wonder!

If you are a Nikka fan and would love to learn more about her songwriting process and simply to hear her beautiful voice visit Off The Record presented by one of my favorite blogs, The Music Slut.

Nikka Costa (Off The Record)

Don't forget to visit Nikka on the road during the following remaining tour dates!

15-Oct Orlando, FL The Social
17-Oct Atlanta, GA The Loft
19-Oct Baltimore, MD Recher Theatre
20-Oct New York, NY Webster Hall (see you in NY!)
21-Oct Philadelphia, PA World Café Live
23-Oct Boston, MA Showcase Live
24-Oct Burlington, VT Higher Ground
25-Oct Montreal, QC Saints
26-Oct Toronto, ON El Mocambo
28-Oct Chicago, IL Park West
29-Oct Milwaukee The Rave
30-Oct Minneapolis, MN

MADONNA AND GUY RITCHIE CONFIRM DIVORCE!

Both Madonna and Guy Ritchie have confirmed that the will divorce, but a settlement has not been reached as of yet. We wish them both the best of luck in their futures!

Learn more about this story here.

PACIFIC!: T-Shirt Giveaway! Enter To Win! Ending Soon!

I'm excited to announce that we are offering free Pacific! T-Shirts to 5 lucky HARDCANDY readers. All you have to do to enter is to fill out the form below. The winners will be chosen on MONDAY October 20th!

Winners will be announced on the blog, and you will receive an email as well! Check out Pacific! on their official myspace, and don't forget to visit our previous post on them as well!

Lastly, i'd like you to check out this track from Pacific!'s new album Reveries, i'm lovin' their beachy sound! It's called Hot Lips...What do you think?

Hot Lips (Download)

KYLIE MINOGUE: Rippin' Up The Disco & Some Mixes

Here's a little bit of Kylie Minogue for you all!  Rippin' Up The Disco is actually a bonus track from the Album X.  It's a pretty great song so if you don't have it yet...  here's your chance!  Also included some Kylie remixes that I hope you enjoy!  :)

Rippin' Up The Disco (Bonus Track)

2 Hearts (John Michael's Almighty Remix)

The One (Times Two Radio Mix)

2 Hearts (Paul Harris Extended Mix)

Wow (Eff Me I'm Famous Remix)

Rippin' Up The Disco (Matty Boys Above & Beyond Mix) 

PINK: Sober

Pink isn't wasting any time getting back into the spotlight...her second single, the Danja produced Sober is ready for your download and critique!

Sober (Download)

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Hey everyone...  Maybe you noticed below each post are some Stars :)  Please feel free to click on the stars to rate the posted tracks and blog entries.  We look forward to your feedback :) Also there is a comments link in each blog post...  we would love to receive more & more comments.  To thank you for your comments & star ratings see below for a download of Madonna's Confessions Tour Studio Version of Lucky Star! Hooray! 

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Lucky Star  (Confessions Tour Studio Version) 

BJORK + THOM YORKE: Nattura

I've always loved Bjork, however, i'm really not feelin' her newest track Nattura. (I want to like it, I really do!) It sounds like a jumbled mess of drums, with some of the most annoying vocals i've ever heard. I guess it would be perfect for a really dramatic action scene in a movie, or an animal chase on the Discovery Channel!

Even the additional background vocals by Thom Yorke make me yearn for the days of I've Seen It All. Come back, Bjork!

Anyway, i've told you what I think, now it's time for what YOU think!

Nattura (Download)

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GRACE JONES: Hurricane

So the new Grace Jones album Hurricane has leaked! review coming soon.... while you're waiting on that you can read this great interview Miranda Sawyer did with her for the Observer by clicking here

Here Grace is talking about the album at the Q awards the other week... I have no words, she's amazing LOL

ROISIN MURPHY: Movie Star (JNRSNCHZ LAX Mix)

I'm super excited to see Ms. Roisin Murphy on the 24th at Mansion here in NYC. If you haven't already purchased tickets, and you'll be in the area do so here.

Roisin's latest single Movie Star has been given the remix treatment by Junior Sanchez (cleverly monikered as JNRSNCHZ) who takes the track to a dance floor big enough for cinema itself. Plug it in and tear it up! Let me know what you think!

Movie Star (JNRSNCHZ LAX Mix)

EDARA: Saw Red

My super talented friend Edara is about to release a new single to radio, called Saw Red. It's a hot dance/r&b track that originally debuted on my friends blog. Let me know what you think about this track, and watch for Edara to hit the charts in the near future!

Saw Red (Download)

CHRISTINA AGUILERA: Keeps Getting Better (Tricky Remix)

I've never been a fan of Christina Aguilera, she has a great voice but I think most of the time she over-sings everything to death and I feel like i'm at an audition whenever i'm watching her perform.

All negativity aside, the woman can sing and she is very talented. Her new single, Keeps Getting Better has just been given the remix treatment by one of my favorite artists, Tricky. Check it out and let me know what you think!

Keeps Getting Better (Tricky Remix)

JANELLE MONAE: Many Moons (Trackademicks Remix)

Janelle Monae's catchy new single Many Moons has been given the remix treatment by producer Trackademicks. I love this track and am excited that remixes are starting to surface! In case you missed it, we posted the official video a few weeks ago when it premiered!

Many Moons (Trackademicks ‘Y’all Better Shut Up’ Remix)

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CHRIS CORNELL: Part Of Me

Soundgarden lead singer/songwriter Chris Cornell is back with a new solo album Scream to be released in early 2009...and it's produced entirely by Timbaland! The current single, is called Part Of Me. This album will be a change for Cornell, moving him into R&B/Pop territory...and I love it! Gotta love the rasp in that mans voice!

Part Of Me (Download)

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HOT CHIP: Wearing My Rolex (Wiley Cover)

As requested, here is Hot Chip's cover of Wearing My Rolex by U.K. artist Wiley. This was recorded earlier this spring on BBC's Live Lounge. I really like their electro-acoustic take on this hip-hop track. What do you think?

Wearing My Rolex (Download)

THE GO GO'S: Our Lips Are Sealed (Steven's Sunday Flashback!)

Today's Flashback is of the fabulous Go Go's!  Oh yes they are a favorite for hopefully everyone out there.  If you have not embraced the magic & wonder that is The Go Go's then today may very well be the day to start.  Here is their mega-hit Our Lips Are Sealed coming at ya 80's style! 

Our Lips Are Sealed (Download)

Here is a bonus track for you:

This Town (Download)

Check out The Go Go's video below for Our Lips Are Sealed:

ABBA: I Am The City

As Requested here is I Am The City from the sensational group ABBA!  This is a pretty fun and upbeat track from the legendary group!  And just for fun I have included their track Eagle as well.  Hope you enjoy!  

I Am The City (Download)

Eagle - Album Edit (Download)

Check Out the Official Abba website by Clicking Here!

MYSTERY TRACK: Perhaps the Best, or Maybe the Worst!

I know you have been craving a new Mystery Track so here you go!  Will this track be delicious?  Or maybe you'll just spit it right out because it is just that bad!  Or maybe... just maybe it is bad-ass!  Who knows...  Guess you will once you try it out!  

*Remember to leave comments on what you thought the song would be.  

Mystery Track (Necco Mystery Version)

BRITNEY SPEARS: Womanizer (Video Premiere)

So here is the video for Womanizer by the legendary Miss Britney Spears (did i just quote a Britney song? lol) its nice to see her back in action with a half way decent video

KYLIE & DANNII MINOGUE: The Winner Takes It All (Abba Cover)

So here it is finally! The Minogue Sisters have duetted on this Abba classic 'The Winner Takes It All' its not bad... what do you all think? Love these two ladies, they should work together more often, if only to boost poor Dannii's pop career!

The Winner Takes It All

SUGABABES: Spiralling (Keane Cover)

The lovely Sugababes just paid a visit to the Live Lounge at the UK Radio One station and did this rather nice cover of Keane's Spiralling!

In other Keane news their new video for 'The Lovers are Losing' can be viewed here (Grrr no embedding!)

Sugababes (Spiralling Cover)

SNOOP: Sexual Eruption (Weird Science Mix)

Steve Aoki has remixed Snoop's Sexual Eruption, and I rather like this fresh take on a track thats pretty much a classic now! Enjoy!

Sexual Eruption (Weird Science Mix)

MGMT: The Youth (Video Premiere)

This is the new video just released by MGMT for 'The Youth'. Those kids look like ABBA back in the day LOL

The Youth (MMMathias remix)

BRITNEY SPEARS:Documentary

So Britney has a documentary premiering on 11/30. The 90 minute MTV show includes personal stories, behind the scenes of her studio rehearsals and she DOES talk about her breakdown.. could prove interesting

GIRLS ALOUD: Album News

The brand new Girls Aloud album, Out of Control, will be available from 3rd November!

Here is the finalized tracklist!

The Promise
The Loving Kind
Rolling Back The Rivers
Love Is The Key
Turn 2 Stone
Untouchable
Fix Me Up
Love Is Pain
Miss You Bow Wow
Revolution In The Head
Live In The Country
Bonus Track: We Wanna Party

The Sun newspaper had the first listen to the album apparently and they describe it as having a few 80's inspired tracks, one a Drum & Bass flavored one (Live In Country) and a Pet Shop Boys Collobaration (The Loving Kind)... Much Excite!

YELLE: Ce Jeu (The Twelves Remix) + American Tour!

Yelle is quickly becoming one of my favorites. Her style is kitschy and she sings in French upon electronic beats. What could be better than that? Check out her new single, Ce Jeu remixed by one of my favorites, The Twelves!

Ce Jeu (The Twelves Remix)

Yelle descended on the U.S, here are the tour dates!

10/07 + House Of Blues Dallas, TX
10/09 + Mohawk Austin, TX
10/10 + Polish American Club Miami, FL
10/11 + The Social Orlando, FL
10/13 + 9:30 Club Washington, DC
10/14 + Webster Hall New York, NY
10/15 + The Roxy Boston, MA
10/21 + Logan Square Auditorium Chicago, IL
10/22 + Turner Hall Milwaukee, WI
10/24 + Ogden Theatre Denver, CO
10/25 +* Urban Lounge Salt Lake City, UT
10/27 +* Neumos Crystal Ballroom Seattle, WA
10/29 +* Berbati's Portland, OR
10/31 +* Mezzanine San Francisco, CA
11/01 +* Henry Fonda Theatre Los Angeles, CA
11/02 +* Beauty Bar San Diego, CA
11/03 UCSD San Diego, CA
+ with Funeral Party
* with Passion Pit

View a teaser video for the C'est L'Amerique Tour.

ROBYN: Cobrastyle (Video Premiere)

Robyn puts herself in the line of fire and gets pelted with paintball bullets in the brand new video for Cobrastyle, which premiered this evening. What do you think!?

ACE OF BASE: Wheel of Fortune (2009 New Version!)

I've yet to post any Ace Of Base on the blog, oh my lord, how could that have happened!? Haha. All sarcasm aside, they may be a blast from the past, and one of them may be missing...but they still pack quite the punch on dance floor.

Here is a brand new version of one of their very first tracks, Wheel of Fortune. I found it on one of my favorite blogs!

Wheel Of Fortune (Download)

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WEIRD AL YANKOVIC: Whatever You Like (T.I. Cover)

Nobody in the industry can parody a song like Weird Al Yankovic. The cover of Bad...remember 'im fat, im fat, really really fat'?, really resonated in my life as a child, as did hits such as Like a Surgeon (Madonna) and Amish Paradise (Coolio).

Al is about to release another track, a parody cover of T.I.'s Whatever You Like. If you want to get a good laugh out, I recommend downloading this track and blasting it on the block with your friends! It's been all over the net for a few days now, so i'm not exactly sure who to give credit to...but I think it originated here.



Whatever You Like (Download)

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THE KILLERS: Day and Age (Album Cover)

The Killers have revealed the album cover for Day and Age which is released at the end of November. The cover was designed by artist Paul Normansell. I think it's very cool, let me know what you think!

MADONNA: Backstage at the Sticky & Sweet Tour!

I'm excited to share backstage footage of Madonna's Sticky & Sweet Tour, which just landed here in NYC! She's got two more dates before she moves across the U.S, after just completing a full European leg. Entertainment Tonight has given us an exclusive look backstage at the show!

THE PRETENDERS: Live at Highline Ballroom Review

So on Tuesday night Matt and I went to see The Pretenders at the Highline Ballroom, and they were AMAZING. Chrissie Hynde still sounds like she did in the 80's! the whole band were excellent. The did several songs from Break Up The Concrete which is a great album, but of course we were most excited about the classics, and she did not disappoint. They played Talk of The Town, Kid, Back On The Chain Gang, Don't Get Me Wrong, Brass in Pocket, Day to Day, Thumbellina and a few others.

Don't forget to plant a tree and Break Up The Concrete!

Here is the a video I shot of them in action singing Back On The Chain Gang!

GRACE JONES: Dazed & Confused Magazine Cover

Grace Jones graces the November cover of Britsh style magazine Dazed & Confused. The photo set was taken by Chris Cunningham who has been a favorite of mine for years. Inside the magazine, you can see some very shockingly nude photos of Ms. Jones!

KEYSHIA COLE: Playa Cardz Right (featuring 2pac)

Keyshia Cole's most recent effort, an older track called Playa Cardz Right, features vocals from 2pac. It's typical Keyshia fare, i'm not too impressed but it's worth a listen!

Playa Cardz Right (Download)

Agree with me? Disagree with me? I wanna hear what you think!

CIARA: Go Girl (Video Premiere)

While i'm not a huge fan of Ciara's new track Go Girl, I have to say that the video just premiered...and it's hot! I miss true pop videos, and this doesn't disappoint! Check it out and let us know what you think!

KANYE WEST: Love Lockdown (Video Premiere)

Kanye West has just premiered the video for single Love Lockdown. I like it a lot, but it reminds me of what Bjork did with Earth Intruders a few years ago, remember?

Enjoy and always let us know what you think!

NAYO: African Girl

Nayo (pronounced Nigh-O) reminds me of Sade, and that's never a bad thing! I came across African Girl last year and really didn't give it a chance. This track is very smooth and relaxing. Nayo is originally from Nigera and draws influence from Madonna, Seal, Annie Lennox and Carole King.

African Girl (Download)

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PRETENDERS: Break Up The Concrete (Remix Contest!)

The Pretenders have put up the stems for their new track Break Up The Concrete in hopes that you will send them back an awesome remix! Give it a shot, and don't forget to send us a copy of your mix!

ThePretenders.com

Tonight is the Pretenders show in NYC at the Hiline Ballroom. We will see you there!

Oh, and one more thing! Want a Pretenders signed guitar? Enter for the chance to win one.

MADONNA: What It Feels Like For A Girl (Stephane Pompougnac Remix)

Here is the a great version of Madonna's track What It Feels Like For A Girl.  This is the Stephane Pompougnac Remix that appears on a compilation album titled The Best Of Hotel Cotes.  It has a great lounge feel & is beyond enjoyable!  It's Guaranteed to make you happy :) 

What It Feels Like For A Girl (Stephane Pompougnac Remix)

Here is the Kick Ass Video by Madonna for this song :) 

DEPECHE MODE: People Are People (Steven's Sunday Flashback!)

This weeks Sunday Flashback is from Depeche Mode with their popular song People Are People!  This is always a crowd favorite in any club, bar, or even at a party!  Hope you enjoy this song as much as I do!  

People Are People (The Singles - Version)

Check Out Depeche Mode on Myspace by Clicking Here!

Enjoy this video of People Are People by Depeche Mode below:

BEN FOLDS: Bitch Went Nuts

We have all dated that "special someone" who is a little crazy...  Well Ben Folds has created some magic here.  In one of his new tracks titled Bitch Went Nuts, Ben captures what it's like when you find out that the person you are with ends up being a little...  well nuts!  

(Note: if you are offended by naughty language, this may not be the song for you)  

Bitch Went Nuts (Album Version)

Ben Folds new album is titled Way To Normal, and you can get it on iTunes  :)  

ROISIN MURPHY: Let Me Know (Remixes)

It's time for some Roisin Murphy!  In case you don't have them already here are a few mixes of her great track Let Me Know!  Roisin is one of our favorite artist and we are counting down the days until we get to see her!  

Let Me Know (Andy Cato Vedra Mix)

Let Me Know (Joey Negro Destination Vibe Mix)

Let Me Know (Single Mix)

Sow Into You (Album Version)

(Just a little bonus for you from Roisin's album Ruby Blue)

Find out the latest news on Roisin by Clicking Here!

DEBBIE HARRY: He Is So

Don't know why but I have been listening to Debbie Harry's song He Is So frequently today.  This is an older track from 1989 I think...  Geeze thats old! It's pretty cool and felt that the page could always use a little more from Debbie, so I included He Is So and a few others just for fun!

He Is So (Def, Dumb & Blonde Version)

Two Times Blue (Nessacery Evil Version)

Rush Rush (Once More Into The Bleach Version)

MYSTERY TRACK: Perhaps the Best, or Maybe the Worst!

Well this Mystery Track should be easy for ya!  Then again who really knows (Hint! Hint! Leave Comments)  Hope that this song brings you joy... or will it?  Hope you think this is one of the best songs ever... or is it?  Hope you dance until the sun rises...  to this song?  Guess you'll have to download the Mystery Track to find out :)  

Mystery Track (Milky Mystery Version)

PERRY FARRELL: New Song... News!

 

Some news about Perry Farrell...  A new track is being recorded by the artist for the "Twilight" Soundtrack due out this October 28th!  I am very excited to see what Mr. Farrell brings to the table!  The song is said to be a mix of dance, rock & alternative and is titled Go All The Way! I guess we'll have to see if this track will go all the way to the top (or at least gives us a great remix).  Another favorite appearing on this soundtrack is Muse.  Hope that both are fantastic!  

PINK: So What (Bimbo Jones Radio Edit)

Here is a great remix by Bimbo Jones of Pink's hit single So What!  This was a pleasant surprise that I received today from one of our cool cat readers!  Hope that everyone enjoys this remix as much as I have :)  

So What (Bimbo Jones Radio Edit)

Check out Pink's Myspace Page by Clicking Here!

CANDICE ALLEY: Falling (Fred Falke Radio Mix) EXCLUSIVE!

I am beyond proud to share this track with you, of one of my own personal clients that i'm currently working with. Candice Alley has been a favorite of mine since I heard her 2003 hit Falling. Upon connecting with her, it was clear that she is ready to reinvent her sound and take her tracks to the club! Thanks to the AMAZING Fred Falke, this was able to happen.

I would love all feedback on this track, and it's a personal project that i'm very proud of! Candice is a wonderful person and talented songwriter. She currently resides in Australia. Check out her myspace for more information, you will be able to purchase the full remix and dub on Beatport & iTunes very soon!

Falling (Fred Falke Radio Mix)
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PASSION PIT: Sleepyhead (ft. Yelle) (Landau 'Wake Up' Remix)

I've been reading a lot of positive reviews of Passion Pit's new EP, Chunk Of Change. I'm not completely sold on them yet, however I do enjoy this remix of one of the tracks on the EP, Sleepyhead featuring French electronic sensation...Yelle.

Sleepyhead (Landau 'Wake Up' Remix)

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MGMT: Of Moons, Birds, and Monsters (Holy Ghost! Remix)

MGMT goes all Hercules and Love Affair on us with this new remix by Holy Ghost!. Check out the remix of Of Moons, Birds, and Monsters from their debut album, Oracular Spectacular. This remix will be included on the new single Kids. We posted the Soulwax remix of Kids recently as well. Check them both out!

Of Moons, Birds, and Monsters (Holy Ghost! Remix)

FRIDA: Shine

By special request and quite the great request... here is Frida Lyngstad of Abba and her single Shine.  Once Abba broke up Frida had several hits including Shine, I Know There's Something Going On, One Little Lie and a few others.  

Shine (Album Version)

Shine (Extended Mix)

Check Out Frida performing Shine right below:

STING: Happy Birthday Today!!!

Today the one and only Sting celebrates his birthday!  We hope it's a good one!  As we wish Sting  a Happy Birthday today, I'd like to share some personal favorites! Have you ever wondered how Sting got the name "Sting"?  Well here ya go... He got the nickname "Sting" from gold and black rugby shirts he used to wear, that made him look like a hornet!  Sting is also the Godfather of Madonna's son Rocco! Happy Birthday Sting!  

Fragile (Download)

We'll Be Together (Download)

Whenever I Say Your Name (Download)

(Featuring Mary J. Blige)

Desert Rose (Download)

(Featuring Cheb Mami)

Sacred Love (Download)

ANNIE: Two Of Hearts (Stacey Q Cover)

Check out the Richard X produced cover of Stacey Q's Two Of Hearts by Annie. I'm in love with this version, it's a great update to the original...what do you think!?

Two Of Hearts (Download)

STARDUST: Music Sounds Better With You (Database Remix)

We received a remix in our inbox today of one of my favorite dance tracks ever, the pumpin' Music Sounds Better With You by Stardust. What do you think?

Music Sounds Better With You (Database Remix)

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STEVIE NICKS: Edge of Seventeen

Seventeen is quiet the special number for me today, so i've decided to share this track by the amazing Stevie Nicks with you. Maybe you know the original, or you may just recognize the sample that was used by Destiny's Child for their worldwide hit single Bootylicious. Either way, you must check this out and let me know what you think! I hope you enjoy a quick trip back to the past! Happy 17! ;)

Edge Of Seventeen (Download) * link fixed!

HEARTBREAK: We're Back

Well I love this song, We're Back by Heartbreak. Their album Lies has been described as sounding like the Scissor Sisters produced by Giorgio Moroder.

There is something so wrong about this song but yet so right. I think the comedy dancing in this live version of it just makes it even better!

*Link Updated*

We're Back (Download)

MADONNA: 2009 Official Calendar + Guy Oseary's Book

Here it is, the Madonna: 2009 Wall Calendar. It's available via pre-order at Amazon.com. We're going to get our copy, are you!?



If that's not enough Madonna for you today, Manager Guy Oseary's Confessions Tour photo book Madonna Confessions is also up for pre-order at Amazon.com. I'm very excited about this, as reported a few months ago, the photos inside are very slick and one-of-a-kind. Can't wait to put it on my coffee table!

BEASTIE BOYS: Sure Shot (European B-Boy Mix)

We all enjoy a good remix and here is one for you of the Beastie Boys hot track Sure Shot.  This track was originally released from the Ill Communication album and once Sure Shot was released as a single we were given this smooth remix! 

Sure Shot (European B-Boy Mix)