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What's on Luam's Playlist?
by Michelle Vellucci
Credit: Radcliffe Roye
In this month’s issue, hip-hop dancer and teacher Luam shares some of her favorite music for class and performance. Here, she elaborates on her song choices and gives us the scoop on which upcoming albums she’s most looking forward to.
(Remember, you can always get the clean version of any album or song. If you can’t find it in the store, look online.)
(Remember, you can always get the clean version of any album or song. If you can’t find it in the store, look online.)
Click here to see a clip of Luam teaching class at the Dance Teacher Summer Conference this past August.
Song: “Click Click Click”
Artist: Nasri
This song is brilliantly smooth, effortless and beat-driven. Nasri is a new artist—so new in fact, that he is not out yet. He is an up-and-coming songwriter who recently penned this track for New Kids on the Block. However, his version (with his voice) is 100 times better, and he will definitely give Ne-Yo a run for his money as a singer/songwriter when he decides to drop his album.
Song: “Don’t Touch Me”
Artist: Busta Rhymes
Busta is a staple in my music catalog. He’s the ultimate storyteller, and his syncopation with the beat and unpredictable flow give dimension to his crazy metaphors. Whenever I’m suffering from choreographer’s block, I just pop in Busta or Missy [Elliott]! This particular song is like a roller coaster, and it takes you on a ride with crazy highs and lows. Busta at his best.
Song: “Say All I Need”
Artist: OneRepublic
It’s not R&B or rap, but this song is pure emotion and music. OneRepublic is behind the hit “Apologize,” and this song is just as powerful, if not more so.
Song: “Jockin Jay-Z”
Artist: Jay Z
This song is so new, you won’t find it on iTunes. In fact, Jay-Z debuted it at Kanye’s concert (which was brilliant, by the way) in August. The beat is infectious and the character of it is supremely confident, with “crazy swagger.” A great preview to his upcoming album.
Song: “Wiggle”
Artists: Omarion, featuring Missy Elliott
Though it’s technically Omarion’s song, Missy steals the show for me. She always delivers hot dance music with clever instrumentation, ad-libs and metaphors. Her lyrics paint fun pictures that make it easy to represent through choreography.
Song: “Creator”
Artist: Santogold
This girl is brilliant. I don’t even know how to classify her; just listen to the song (and watch the video for Santogold’s other song, “L.E.S. Artistes,” as soon as you can). This song is so hot, I had to make my own video for it.
And here are some of the albums I’m excited about:
Jay Z, Blueprint 3 (release date December 2)
Karina Pasian, First Love (available now)
Missy Elliott, Block Party (release date November 11)
Song: “Click Click Click”
Artist: Nasri
This song is brilliantly smooth, effortless and beat-driven. Nasri is a new artist—so new in fact, that he is not out yet. He is an up-and-coming songwriter who recently penned this track for New Kids on the Block. However, his version (with his voice) is 100 times better, and he will definitely give Ne-Yo a run for his money as a singer/songwriter when he decides to drop his album.
Song: “Don’t Touch Me”
Artist: Busta Rhymes
Busta is a staple in my music catalog. He’s the ultimate storyteller, and his syncopation with the beat and unpredictable flow give dimension to his crazy metaphors. Whenever I’m suffering from choreographer’s block, I just pop in Busta or Missy [Elliott]! This particular song is like a roller coaster, and it takes you on a ride with crazy highs and lows. Busta at his best.
Song: “Say All I Need”
Artist: OneRepublic
It’s not R&B or rap, but this song is pure emotion and music. OneRepublic is behind the hit “Apologize,” and this song is just as powerful, if not more so.
Song: “Jockin Jay-Z”
Artist: Jay Z
This song is so new, you won’t find it on iTunes. In fact, Jay-Z debuted it at Kanye’s concert (which was brilliant, by the way) in August. The beat is infectious and the character of it is supremely confident, with “crazy swagger.” A great preview to his upcoming album.
Song: “Wiggle”
Artists: Omarion, featuring Missy Elliott
Though it’s technically Omarion’s song, Missy steals the show for me. She always delivers hot dance music with clever instrumentation, ad-libs and metaphors. Her lyrics paint fun pictures that make it easy to represent through choreography.
Song: “Creator”
Artist: Santogold
This girl is brilliant. I don’t even know how to classify her; just listen to the song (and watch the video for Santogold’s other song, “L.E.S. Artistes,” as soon as you can). This song is so hot, I had to make my own video for it.
And here are some of the albums I’m excited about:
Jay Z, Blueprint 3 (release date December 2)
Karina Pasian, First Love (available now)
Missy Elliott, Block Party (release date November 11)
