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Skylar Grey - Dance Without You
Artist: Skylar Grey
Producer: Alex Da Kid
Album: Untitled Debut
Label: KIDinaKORNER/Interscope
Booth readers may best know Skylar Grey from her hook vocals on cuts like I Need a Doctor, Coming Home and Words I Never Said, but the Mazomanie, Wisconsin representative is much more than a pretty voice—she’s also a solo singer/songwriter with an eclectic style well worth pop-lovers’ attention. As proof, I present Dance Without You, the artist’s first feature and the inaugural buzz single off her forthcoming debut full-length. Hitmaking producer Alex Da Kid mans the boards, cooking up a genre-defying blend of gritty percussion, beatboxing and crunching blues riffs as the singer expresses her pent-up frustrations with a certain man (I think.) Though she “[breaks her] neck to be polite” when he’s feeling insecure, she’s become fed up with his refusal to allow her autonomy and breathing space. Suffocated as Skylar Grey may feel relationship-wise, she’s clearly calling her own shots in the musical arena. Has this rock-infused banger left you intrigued? Then keep it locked for the latest details on the singer’s freshman set, which has yet to receive either a title or a solid release date.
This song first appeared on the
R&B / Pop Chart
on June 13, 2011
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11882 |
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No, this is not hip hop - now that we've gotten that out of the way, lets focus on the music and not the box people think we should place artists in. Skylar's made, as we all can agree, several rap records pop hits over the past year, so we owe her the platform to be heard as a solo artist. She shines, just not maybe as brightly as she did in a supporting role.
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| Posted on Jun 07, 2011 |
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Works for me but I would love a hip-hop collabo
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| Posted on Jun 08, 2011 |
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This song isn't cutting it for me. She has a great voice. The beat is cool also. That doesn't mean they go together though. I rather hear a rapper on this & maybe a bridge from her
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| Posted on Jun 08, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jun 08, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 33 |
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Gota agree with DegreeKIP on this 1. Skylar's voice does not work on this beat
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| Posted on Jun 08, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 78 |
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Well, I'm hating. But really?
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| Posted on Jun 08, 2011 |
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I'm surprised at the low ratings, this was a banger on first listen for me.
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| Posted on Jun 08, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 402 |
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This song is different...the production is kinda courageous considering so many songs sound similar right now
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| Posted on Jun 08, 2011 |
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No!
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| Posted on Jun 08, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jun 08, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 715 |
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Not feeling this at all. It sounds really jumbled, It's almost like two different songs. Plus her voice does not fit the beat at all.
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| Posted on Jun 08, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jun 08, 2011 |
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hot garbage
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| Posted on Jun 08, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jun 09, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 77 |
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Maybe Im just not a fan of this type of music but it doesnt do anything for me.
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| Posted on Jun 09, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 8 |
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Abysmal...... though i like her voice, I have no Idea What she is singing...
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2011 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 4267 |
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And suddenly folks stopped enjoying a song about wanting to dance and have fun? Wassup with these ratings yo!
As someone said earlier, the daring of song is, while a little tougher to get a grasp on, infinitely more satisfying in the end. Now, don't take me wrong, by "a little tougher to get a grasp on," I don't mean that song is inaccessible, discordant or non-melodic; far from it. I simply mean that, it took me a few listens to really get a feel for the record. All I urge is that you listen more than once because for a first time, it might be a bit much. Believe me, the uneasiness will subside, and the impressive attention to production and lyrics will become more and more evident. The track has a harder side to it, but at the same time is radio friendly. The lyrics are aggressive and appealing enough for those that haven’t fully evolved out of their rebellious stage, while production just melodic and palatable enough for those that enjoy different sounds. Alex Da Kid's production is a successful display of experimentation that captures a broad range of how this duo approaches music and it definitely creates an anxiety of their forthcoming full album. The uneasiness the song suggest is intentional and accomplished as it feels the lyrics are pushing against instrumental in order to get to the chorus first. Moreover, it culminates in one of Skylar's most unrestrained performance in memory. This is no cookie-cutter formula, nor is this any jumping on a bandwagon – what you get is powerful music that is fresh and distinct, urgent and infectious, and evidence that this duo have much to contribute to the world of music than just being hip-hop hook writers. This might be too edgy for urban radio but I hope not edgy enough for modern rock stations. Hopefully it will reach a larger audience and bring the song the fan base that it deserves. |
| Posted on Jun 11, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2011 |
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I think it’s fair to say that this song is really forgettable. There’s not enough substance to make you want to play it again.
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| Posted on Jun 15, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jun 16, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jun 16, 2011 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1069 |
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Skylar Grey is a great alternative artist. She clearly shows that she isnt hip hop though we from the nation would like to claim her as our own.
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| Posted on Jun 20, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 26 |
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thats a hit in the UK
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| Posted on Jun 21, 2011 |
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Loving this flow! Finally a bit of difference in this all too similar world of music. She is bringing her flavor, that's what's up.....
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| Posted on Jun 28, 2011 |
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