Singles of the week (released 30th June 2003) - Tiscali Music News

2003-06-30

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Beyonce - Dangerously In Love (artwork pictured above)

The debut single from Destinys Child diva Beyonce Knowles, 'Crazy In Love' is already looking like it has classic urban anthem written all over it. Featuring a stellar hip-hop turn from Jay-Z (returning the favour after Beyonce guested on his '03 Bonnie & Clyde') around an uplifting r'n'b backdrop (and a brilliant Chi-lites sample), it's also a slamming first taster of exactly what you can expect from the lil sista's 'Dangerously In Love' solo set.

Check out our fantastic special on Beyonce, where you can get an exclusive download and watch the new video...

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50 Cent - 21 Questions

Having bludgeoned dancefloors worldwide with his mammoth 'In Da Club' single, Eminem protege 50 Cent returns this week with something a little gentler on the senses.

A laid-back, silky smooth hip-hop love-in, '21 Questions' not only shows off the tattooed badboy's sensitive side, but also shows exactly what a great rapper the man really is.

Both formats add bonus mixes as well as bonus cut 'Soldier'.

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Paul Van Dyk - Nothing But You

The latest addition to Positiva's ever-impressive artist roster, Paul Van Dyk returns to the fray this week with long awaited new single 'Nothing But You'.

Featuring a haunting Norwegian vocal (as well as additional vocals from Jan Johnston) around PVD's usual high-quality trance production, the sublime original is also joined, across all formats, by a remix package that's second-to-none.

Already massive around Europe, this comeback has summer trance anthem stamped right over it!

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S Club 8 - Fool No More

Now that S Club 7 have officially disbanded, the S Club Jnrs expand their ranks to eight, gather their confidence and set their sights on UK pop domination.

And 'Fool No More' is a fine start to their campaign!

A sure-fire dancefloor filler, this cool, upbeat, high energy dance track also comes across both formats with some ace bonus tracks and video extras.

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Bent - Stay The Same

Having already wooed audiences with a majestic new album just brimming with sun-stoked electronica and laid-back, breezy beats, Bent return this week with one of its finest, not-to-mention a release packed with ace bonus cuts and cool remixes.

The original samples 70's teen idol David Essex (and in the process makes him sound like a lazyitis era Shaun Ryder) around a melancholy swirl of haunting electro-tinged sumptuousness.

Whilst Planet Funk, Ashley Beedle and Themroc each turn it on for the dancefloor alongside some way cool bonus cuts.

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Michelle Branch - Are You Happy Now

She may have been fairly quiet since she breezed on the music scene last year, but new single 'Are You Happy Now' proves that the immensely talented Michelle Branch hasn't lost her touch when it comes to crafting uplifting rock-tinted pop gems.

The first insight into the forthcoming 'Hotel Paper' album, it's another breezy slice of catchy guitar pop, and whets the appetite perfectly for what's already promising to be a very good album indeed.

It also includes the video, a live version of the new album's title song and exclusive track 'Wanting Out'.

Watch the video in our full feature here

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Ladytron - Evil

Having seen their own icily cool take on the electro-pop sound hit the Top 40 with last single 'Blue Jeans', Ladytron return this week with, well, another icily cool take on the electro-pop sound.

Another catchy slice of melodic electronica, the brilliant original is also joined, across three formats, by dancefloor friendly rubs from Tony Senghore, Ewan Pearson and M-Factor alongside superb bonus tracks 'Cracked LCD' and 'Oops (Oh My)'.

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Mario - C'mon

The second r'n'b-pop gem from US teen sensation Mario, 'C'mon' is looking like the single to catapult this talented young singer right onto the UK's urban radar.

Very much like his debut outing - 'Just A Friend' - 'C'mon' is fast becoming another club banger that has 'huge crossover track' written all over it. Whilst both formats feature the brilliant 'Just Blaze Mix' (which cleverly samples James Brown's 'Hot Pants') alongside a typically fine 'Stargate Mix', with the CD adding the slick Erick White directed video.

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Misteeq - Can't Get It Back

Having returned to the UK's urban radar with their scorching last single 'Scandalous', Mis-teeq keep the temperature levels soaring with more dancefloor aerobics in the shape of 'Can't Get It Back'.

Another lethal cocktail of street sass and attitude (washed down by equal measures of pop and r'n'b), the brilliant original is also joined by another cool set of remixes and bonus cuts, with CD one adding the typically feisty video.

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Sinnead Quinn - What You Need Is

Sinead Quinn is a strong, self-assured and refreshingly real addition to the UK's current pop scene.

Refusing to pander to the usual cover version route to success or fit into a girl-group, she's continuing to forge her own path, and new single 'What You Need Is' is another brilliant step in the right direction.

A breezy, confident, upbeat, and effortlessly catchy mix of pop and rock, it's her best yet, and one that shows she's got what it takes to be around for the long haul.

Both formats also add bonus tracks.

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British Sea Power - Carrion

Handsomely utilising the libertine spirit of late 70's/early 80's art school rock, British Sea Power have carved their own particular retro-futuristic niche with a fine mixture of intense, eccentric live performances and widescreen sonic vision. New single 'Carrion' answers anyone who had BSP down as nothing more than a cult band, echoing the Bunneymen at their melodic, quixotic best, it also comes, across all three formats, with some very fine bonus tracks.

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Also released this week
Ocean Colour Scene - I Just Need Myself: Ltd

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