Dance music felt the pandemic’s effect particularly acutely; yet 2021 concluded with its scene stronger than ever.
Shift K3y has made quite an impression since returning to London as a DJ/producer this year with two catchy, yearning club bangers that quickly went viral, followed by his bass-driven debut album released with Monstercat which garnered him significant festival slots.
Thinking Out Loud
Thinking Out Loud has long been beloved as an iconic love song with its emotive lyrics and powerful message of romance. Ed Sheeran’s vocals give listeners the ability to connect deeply with its music; its soothing production makes this even easier; many covers and interpretations showcase its universal appeal.
Sheeran collaborated on this song with Wales-based singer-songwriter Amy Wadge from Wales and featured it on his second album x (2014). His lyrical content was drawn from his relationship with Athina Andrelos at the time and their discussions about “everlasting love”. Its simple production serves as an ideal canvas for his emotive vocals to shine while subtle acoustic guitar and piano add an atmospheric edge – GRAMMY winner Jake Gosling even added his signature touch and enhanced its acoustic charm further!
This song has become the backdrop for special events such as weddings and romantic dates, while its popularity is evidenced by being featured on several television programs – further strengthening its broad appeal and becoming part of popular culture as a cultural touchstone.
Ed Sheeran’s Thinking Out Loud can make an excellent first dance song; however, its overuse at certain weddings may cause irritation. To avoid repetition and avoid copyright lawsuits related to its use, couples can switch up their first dance song with Marvin Gaye’s Let’s Stay Together; its easy danceability makes it perfect when played live by a live band; plus it provides another option should they not want to risk copyright lawsuits by using Ed Sheeran’s original track; in which case, professional dance instructors could teach them the quickstep – an energetic variation on waltz that allows couples to waltz rather than slowing down in comparison.
Mr Legend
Soul Dappa has become known for his versatile talent, making headlines through a Joint Tape, International Collaborations, Cyphers and single releases. Drawing influence from Rap, Trap and R&B genres – as well as Soul music in general – his “Afro Soul” artistry offers smooth melodies and messages with every track released. Fans look forward to listening and purchasing his songs each week.
This song has become a favorite at weddings across the world, played at hundreds of thousands of celebrations each year. Its smooth sound and heartfelt lyrics make it a wonderful wedding dance tune – especially when performed live by a live band! Although overplayed on radio stations, its quality shines when performed live by musicians – often drawing comparisons to Marvin Gaye’s Let’s Stay Together, though Marvin Gaye’s family won a copyright lawsuit against Ed’s version.
Mr Legend was Sternbild City’s inaugural NEXT hero when Hero TV first premiered ten years prior to Kotetsu’s arrival, inspiring him to accept his powers and fight evil. Mr Legend genuinely enjoyed being a hero and loved helping people, which he passed down to Kotetsu. Over time however, his pride caused him to lose his sense of purpose as an everyday hero.
Released in 2017, this song boasts a memorable pop hook and playful dance beats that has proven a hugely popular choice on TikTok for use as background music for dance clips, lyrics videos and tutorials. In particular, its sped-up version is one of its most beloved tracks; even making TikTok’s 2023 Songs of Summer list!