I wanted to tag an edit onto the end of Cable's last post about the Duck Sauce video, but I don't have the admin privileges to edit his submissions.
Either way, thats no reason why you people should go without, so here you go! The Surface To Air video for aNYway. This video goes in a totally different direction to the other one, still maintaining a retro feel with its distinct nod to the classic film "Ghost".
Both videos are great, and the song is still huge. Earlier this week I actually received a promo CD with the first remix of this track I've heard, expect to hear it on here soon ;)
We were one of the first blogs to post about this track back in May, and since then it has gone on to not only become one of the hottest dance tracks of the summer (becoming an Ibiza anthem), but also receive Radio 1 daytime play, as well as being playlisted on other major radio stations such as Kiss.
Juxtaposer and I agreed back then it had the potential to become not only a hit record, but also the summer dance anthem...and I think it's safe to say we were right! With specialist nights to mainstream nightclubs rinsing this, this has elevated A-Trak's profile to new heights.
As for the video, it has a nice retro/throwback feel, featuring a 4 man vocal group & backing band doing their thing on a Top Of The Pops-esque kind of show...Watch out for the syncronised dance moves; they're alot! However I have to say, a cameo from Trizzy or Armand, complete with sunglasses, fake afros, bell-bottoms and brightly-coloured shirts would have been the icing on the cake (pause). If you haven't already copped the track, it's available from all good outlets.
Oh, and if you're wondering about the original sample, it's Final Edition's "I Can Do It (Anyway You Want)"
P.S Whilst we're on the subject of cheeky funk samples, I just had to post this as a throwback classic:
I'm not gonna lie, I'm excited. Very excited. Its not every day that two of your favourite DJs and indeed Producers get together to start making music, but its happened. Introducing A-Trak and Armand Van Helden's new project; Duck Sauce.
So far, Annie Mac's the only DJ I've heard actually playing this song, and remarkably it doesn't appear to have been leaked yet, aside from the obvious radio rips now on youtube etc. According to A-Trak's twitter we should expect to hear DJs playing out the promo release over the summer with a full release planned for around September time on A-Trak's Fools Gold label.
The track itself is a slice of upbeat sunshine, New York style, and is reminiscent of Armand's older productions such as You Don't Know Me and Full Moon.
