Pay attention fans of 80’s influenced, vocoder enhanced electro pop - we have the perfect competition for you. We have a copy of Chromeo’s recent DJ Kicks compilation and an exclusive bag to give away to anyone who can answer the very simple question at the bottom of the page.
Chromeo’s new mix is just what you’d expect from the Canadian duo. Delving through their extensive record collections, Dave 1 and P-Thug deliver a mix that is straight up dancefloor bait. To get your hands on this prize simply email competition@shazamteam.com with your address and answer to the following question:
Who is Dave 1’s famous DJ brother?
A) 8-Track
B) A-Track
C) Eh? Track?
Also any fans of the band in London tomorrow should head down to the Neon Noise Project party where the band will be playing a rare DJ set. The full location of the East London based event is only given to tickets holders, so for more info head to their website. Alongside Chromeo, there will be sets from JBAG, Punks Jump Up and Classixx.
Terms and conditions of competition: 1.Closing date for the competition is 07/12/2009. All entries after this point will be void. 2. All winners will be notified by email on 07/12/2009. 3. All correct answers will enter a prize draw and the winners selected at random. 4. There will be one winners who will win a Chromeo bag andChromeo mix CD 6. The decision of Shazam Entertainment is final. 7. Employees of Shazam Entertainment are not eligible to enter this competition
With a slew of chart topping singles under his belt, production credits on the Black Eyed Peas’ multi platinum selling hits, and a continued dominance of the world’s best night clubs and festivals; you could certainly say 2009 hasn’t been a bad year for David Guetta. Not content with being one of the most successful dance producers on the planet, the DJ/Producer has used the last 12 months to storm the world’s pop charts – becoming one of the most consistent hit makers on the planet. Added to this, hook ups with Akon and Kelly Rowland have become some of the most tagged tracks at Shazam worldwide taking the number one spot in our tag charts both in the UK and USA.
However, while Guetta’s experienced a huge uplift in exposure this year, he’s far from forgotten his club music background. His revered club night in Ibiza , ‘F*** Me I’M Famous’, has continued to go from strength to strength while more underground productions from the Frenchman, such as ‘Grrrrr’, have continued to win over some of the world’s most important dance music tastemakers.
To celebrate the release of his latest album, ‘One Love’, we’re giving you a chance to win a copy of the CD signed by the man himself.
All you have to do to stand a chance of winning is email competition@shazamteam.com with your address and answer to the following question:
Who collaborates with David Guetta on his latest single, ‘One Love’?
A) Pitbull
B) Flo-Rida
C) Estelle
Terms and conditions of competition: 1.Closing date for the competition is 01/12/2009. All entries after this point will be void. 2. All winners will be notified by email on 01/12/2009. 3. All correct answers will enter a prize draw and the winners selected at random. 4. There will be three winners who will win a signed David Guetta CD 6. The decision of Shazam Entertainment is final. 7. Employees of Shazam Entertainment are not eligible to enter this competition
With her latest single, ‘Russian Roulette’, already flying up both the UK and US Shazam tag charts it looks like 2009 is going to be yet another successful year for Rihanna.
Her new album, ‘Rated R’, hits the shops on 23rd November and to celebrate the Barbadian warbler has hooked up with Nokia for a small scale secret London show on the 16th November. If you’re interested in attending all you have to do is go to the Nokia/Rihanna mini site and hand over your details…
In the meantime here’s ‘Hard’, another new track from Rihanna’s forthcoming album. Pitching up like a heavier version of ‘Live Your Life’ this record will be big!
With more US #1’s than Elvis Presley, Mariah Carey is officially the most successful female artist of all time. Now, after last year’s Platinum selling E=MC² release, Mariah Carey returns with a new album entitled ‘Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel’.
Already riding high in the US charts, the album is due for release in the UK on 16th November and includes a special bonus disc of remixes of her last single, ‘Obsessed’ – an apparent ode to Mariah’s former flame Eminem and something her current husband, rapper Nick Cannon, is probably none too pleased with.
Here at the Shazam blog we have three copies of Mariah’s new album to give away. All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning one is email competition@shazamteam.com with your address and answer to the following question:
Which Adam Sandler film did Ms. Carey recently have a cameo role in?
French producers Arno Cost and Norman Doray may not currently be household names, but the Parisian pair are quickly gaining a reputation among fans of big room electro house as ones to watch. Scene mainstays such as Pete Tong and Axwell have championed the pair’s music throughout the year and with several appearances at David Guetta’s ‘F*** Me I’m Famous’ night under their belts Cost & Doray are quickly developing a considerable reputation on the world’s club circuit.
Now to celebrate the release of their debut compilation on CR2, ‘Arno Cost & Norman Doray Live & Direct’, we are not only giving you a free mix from Arno Cost to download – but also a chance to win a bundle of CR2 mix CD’s including the new one from Cost & Doray.
All you have to do to stand a chance of winning is email competition@shazamteam.com with your address and answer to the following question:
At what Ibiza club is ‘F*** Me I’m Famous’ usually held? A) DC-10
B) Pacha
C) Amnesia
‘Arno Cost & Norman Doray Live & Direct’ is released 26th October
(Full Terms and conditions here)
This week sees the re-release of the notorious LA rockers Mötley Crüe’s 1989 classic ‘Dr. Feelgood’. The album came at a point where an increasingly burned out band had agreed to give up their hedonistic ways and focus on making the best album that they could. With tracks such as ‘Kickstart My Heat’ and ‘Time For Change’ Mötley Crüe delivered an album that rocketed to the top of the US & UK charts and also earned the band two Grammy Award nominations.
The re-issue comes with a packed bonus disc of material and we have three copies to give away. To win simply send your answer and address to competitions@shazamteam.com
Who is the bassist in Mötley Crüe?
A) Mikey Four
B) Johnny Five
C) Nikki Sixx
For more information regarding the albums release and forthcoming shows, please visit their MySpace. For a preview of the album check out the video below!
Aussie rockers Temper Trap have certainly made a splash in the UK. Not only has their debut single ‘Sweet Disposition’ punctured the UK top 20, but the record has been practically omnipresent on television screens across the country. It can be heard on Sky Sports’ latest advert, where Jose Mourinho waxes lyrical about the joys of the English league despite the fact he now resides in Italy, and has also been used heavily throughout the latest series of Big Brother.
This constant coverage, coupled with the immediate catchiness of the opening riffs of ‘Sweet Disposition’, has put the record in the UK’s top two most tagged tracks for the last month– quite remarkable for a band that has only just started to gain heavy rotation on Radio 1.
To mark the release of the band’s debut album, ‘Conditions’, we have a bunch of top quality Temper Trap merch to giveaway including T Shirt’s , limited signed 7” picture disc vinyl and an exclusive signed copy of the band’s debut LP.
Although it’s perhaps best known for its canals, historic museums and, ahem, liberal attitude towards jazz cigarettes; Amsterdam is currently gaining a reputation as one of Europe’s best clubbing night spots - rivalling Berlin, London and Ibiza.
A big factor in the increased interest in Amsterdam’s nightlife is the continued success of The Amsterdam Dance Event – a music conference and clubbing spectacular which is seen as the European version of the Miami Winter Music Conference. The event pulls in all of the big music industry movers and shakers but also sees the world’s top DJ’s and electronic acts descend on the city with the likes of Sven Vath, Boys Noize, Deadmau5, Freemasons, Laurent Garnier, Carl Craig and Richie Hawtin all performing between October 21st and 24th.
Not to be left out, British/NYC house labels Defected and Strictly Rhythm are joining forces at the ADE for one of their biggest parties ever. Featuring a roster of talent that includes Kenny Dope, Shapeshifters and DJ Gregory the event promises to be one of the stand out nights of the week. Added to this, Defected are releasing an accompanying ‘In The House Amsterdam’ compilation; mixed by Dutch Dance music mainstays Hardsoul & Chocolate Puma.
For details of how to win a CD simply click here. You can also get a taster of what to expect on the disc by checking out Defected’s very nifty player for the compilation (See Below)
Want to win a copy of the new block rockin’ Kerrang! album featuring the likes of Green Day, Billy Talent, Enter Shikari and Slipknot? Click here to find out how.
To mark the continued success of Defected’s ‘In The House’ parties at Ministry Of Sound, we’re giving you an exclusive chance to win tickets to the latest instalment taking place on Saturday Aug 1st.
This month sees Defected hook up with legendary London label bosses, journalists and all round urban dance playmakers – Junior Boys Own. Since the late eighties and the birth of acid house, the Junior Boys Own gang have been turning the cogs behind the scenes at some of London’s most influential parties and have been instrumental in launching the careers of Underworld and X-Press 2 among tons of others. Showing their impeccable taste in house music, JBO have roped in Rocky and Diesel from X-Press 2 and Terry Farley from the legendary FAITH parties to take care of Ministry Of Sound’s bar. Meanwhile taking over the main room will be The Shapeshifters and electro house favourites ATFC who promise to bring the best in big room club music to Ministry’s legendary dance floor.
