Electronic dance music differs from acoustic music in that it utilizes digital and analogue equipment such as computer software for its creation, such as synthesizers, drum machines and processed samples and recordings. Techno, once the go-to DJ style for keeping dancefloors moving for extended periods, has given way to drum and bass and UK garage; […]
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The 1950s was an exciting decade of youth culture and rock & roll music, and these popular dance songs from this era represent its spirit! Get up and dance along! Earth Angel by The Penguins is an iconic doo-wop song featuring soft vocal harmonies and a soothing slow tempo, making it ideal for strolling, a
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No matter if you are an amateur DJ or professional, understanding the beats per minute of songs is a vital skill. Tempo of the tune determines how quickly people can dance to it. Tempo and speechiness tend to have an inverse relationship with danceability; slower songs make you less energetic, while fast songs increase it.
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Disco music epitomized the 1970s. From Kool & the Gang’s “Celebration” to Gloria Gaynor’s anthem of survival, disco inspired many iconic artists and songs that people still dance to today. David Mancuso’s utopian, invite-only loft parties were known for featuring long records designed to encourage dancers to lose themselves in the music and escape from
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Cupid Shuffle has quickly become one of the most beloved line dance songs since its release in 2007. It offers an easy sequence of steps – including steps right and left, kicks, and walks. This song’s percussive beat makes it ideal for dancing and can even serve as an exercise routine to increase blood circulation
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Here is our top 40 dance song list that is guaranteed to get you up on the dance floor: from Franz Ferdinand’s first hit and Rod Stewart’s funk anthems, these top 40 hits are sure to get your body moving! No early 2000s song can top this lavish rendition by Gwen Stefani and her falsetto
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As dance music increasingly falls under scrutiny for being too “gentrified or whitewashed”, it is crucial that we acknowledge its rich history of black artists. Drum ‘N’Bass saw unprecedented levels of success during the 2000s, with artists like Pendulum, Shy FX and Chase & Status all reaching iconic landmarks in their careers. Synthesizers and drum
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Attracting over seven billion views worldwide and other music videos surpassing that threshold has given dance a larger presence in society than ever. Artistry flourishes while diversity starts to emerge more readily. Nathan Dawe and Ella Henderson’s song ’21 Reasons’ features an iconic sample from Rune (now Kolsch)’s song Calabria which was an incredible dance
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In the 1980s, dance music took an exciting new turn: upbeat tunes of previous decades gave way to synthesized tracks perfect for dance floors. At this point, several artists such as Madonna and Michael Jackson gained mainstream success, their music videos becoming cinematic and entertaining, inspiring modern dance styles like moonwalking. Irene Cara – “Fame”
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Dance music encompasses any form of electronic music intended for dancing purposes. Here is a selection of some of the more common genres. Glitch-hop is an inimitable genre of EDM music. Creating glitch-hop requires complex audio editing techniques like beat repeating and cutting at short intervals to produce something truly original. Disco Disco is a
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