Hot Video Alert: Frankmusik featuring Colette Carr - No I.D.

Music Is My King Size Bed favorite, Frankmusik, premiered the video for his latest single yesterday on the AOL Music Blog. An infectious summery pop jam, "No I.D." was released on iTunes September 6th and is the third official single lifted off Vincent Frank's sophomore album, Do It In The AM due out later this month via Island Records/Cherrytree/Interscope Records. Featuring fellow Cherrytree Records newbie Colette Carr, "No I.D." is the perfect pop song to close out the summer. Unlike previous singles, "The Fear Inside" and "Do It In The AM," "No I.D." strays away from his familiar electropop sounds, instead delivering a sassy mid-tempo pop jam with hints of reggae.  Carr absolutely shines in this duet, showcasing more of her vocal ability that we really didn't get to see on her equally hot debut single (produced by Frankmusik) "(We Do It) Primo."  While I do love the club beats Frankmusik usually brings to the table, I have to admit that I kind of like seeing this softer, more playful side.

The second track off of the album, "No I.D." was co-written by Frank, Carr, Nick Dresti and Martin "Cherry Cherry Boom Boom" Kierszenbaum, and will be featured on both Do It In The AM as well as on Carr's forthcoming debut album.  According to Carr, "There are always insane creative vibes when we are in the studio together, we never know what we will come up with, and we feed off the energy of the unknown." Frank himself echoed that very same sentiment, saying, “It was amazing working with Colette and transforming the original rap style into a sung song."  It's nice to see such mutual admiration between two equally talented artists.  The addition of Frankmusik and Colette Carr to the already impressive Cherrytree roster just goes to show how focused on creating quality music Cherrytree Records really is.

The Hyperballad-directed video pays tribute to Grease, featuring Frankmusik in the Danny Zuko role and a STUNNING Colette Carr playing the part of Sandy Olsson.  Look out for a cameo from fellow up & coming popstar Simon Curtis, dancing his cute little ass off in a scene featuring Frank and the boys.  While I fail to see a parallel between the video and the lyrics, I just don't give a s@*t because the song is just so much damn fun!  Frankmusik is set to release Do It In The AM on September 26th in the UK and on September 27th here in the States (pre-order it HERE).  In addition to releasing his own album, Frank is currently on tour with the legendary electropop group Erasure, whose album he also worked on.  Check out Colette Carr's video for "(We Do It) Primo" HERE and download her single on U.S. iTunes HERE as well as a brand new EP with remixes HERE.  You can also snag "No I.D." on iTunes HERE. Summer may be over but at least we've got Frankmusik and Colette Carr to keep the mood nice and breezy.

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Ballroom Remixed: New Album out May 24th, featuring Simon Curtis, Elouise, Lucas Prata, Linda Teodosiu and More!

One of my favorite reality TV series is So You Think You Can Dance. If you too are a fan of the show (at least the U.S. and Canadian versions) you'll recognize Melanie LaPatin from her work as a choreographer, putting together slick and sexy routines for the show's contestants week after week. As a dancer and choreographer, you have to find inspiration in all kinds of music and So You Think You Can Dance is ALL ABOUT spotlighting artists based on their sound, not their popularity or airplay on the radio (although a lot of popular artists/songs do make it onto the show). Melanie LaPatin Presents Ballroom Remixed is a 22-track compilation album of songs "intended for and/or were inspired by the world of ballroom dance." Created under the guidance of LaPatin, this epic playlist was put together by British producers Ricardo Autobahn and Richard Hymas. Autobahn and Hymas called upon American songwriter Charlie Mason to handle lyrics and Welsh graphic artist Liam Curry to help put the finishing touches together. Looks like the boys did LaPatin proud:

"I told the guys I needed some ballroom music,” Melanie recalls. “Something new, something fresh, something different. And, because they're total freaks, they gave me exactly what I asked for, then twisted and bent it, melted it down, reshaped and froze it, then served it to me on a silver platter — with a spork. I must learn to be more careful what I wish for!"

Melanie LaPatin Presents Ballroom Remixed will be released on May 24th and features contributions from a bevvy of talented artists from all over the world, including the stunningly beautiful UK talent Elouise, talented pop duo Tammy Jay and Kally (of Electrovamp), electropop up & comer Simon Curtis, promising newcomer Kyle Brylin, German popstar and Deutschland sucht den Superstar finalist Linda Teodosiu, DJ/House Singer Lucas Prata, incredibly sexy singer/personal trainer Lee Latchford Evans (of Steps) and much more! Check out the full tracklisting below the cut and check out the official website HERE for more information on the artists, songwriters, contributors and about Melanie LaPatin herself. Check out the album when it's released on iTunes May 24th by NinthWave Records (home to Music Is My King Size Bed favorite Van Go Lion) and get ready to dance!

In the mean time, why don't you scope out this little album teaser featuring song snippets and additional info.  The new season of So You Think You Can Dance premieres May 26th on Fox.

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