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Rating: This guy exudes an effortless class, yet he doesn't let it weigh on you, staying almost in the shadows and allowing his talent to speak for itself. In 2003, his "DJ Kicks" debuted as part of the renowned mix album series released by K7, taking many by surprise. In reality, the Canadian Tiga had already built a solid underground reputation as a DJ and producer, and this album was his definitive consecration.
This "DJ Kicks" perfectly represents the kaleidoscopic imagination of this artist (yes, because even a DJ can be considered an artist...): 80s electro pop, 90s techno, acid house, and so much glamour, all expertly mixed with taste, skill, and elegance. The risk with compilations like this is to fall into tackiness or, even worse, the gaudy, but fortunately, the tracks selected by Tiga are highly refined and unique and have their own meaning even when listened to outside the club context. Featuring two of his stunning tracks ("Dying In Beauty" and "Man Hrdina"), confirming his prowess as a producer, and his remix of Felix Da Housecat's "Madame Hollywood" (remix called "Mister Hollywood", which is more than a remix but a cover as Tiga sings in pure Marc Almond style...); among others, I highlight the superb "The Biggest Fan" by the Martini Bros (electro pop in early Talk Talk style!), "Radio Jolly" by the Italian Jolly Music, and "You" by the also Italian duo Tutto Matto.
Beyond the quality of the tracks, what makes a difference is Tiga's technical skill, who, perfectly balancing effects, manages to craft an outstanding product. Highly recommended, even for those who have always viewed dance as something objectionable. A 4 and perhaps a little more, let's say a 4+, dedicated to anyone with preconceived notions.
Tracklist and Lyrics
25 Madame Hollywood (Tiga's Mister Hollywood version) (06:49)
Everybody wants to be hollywood
The fame, the vanity, the glitz, the stories
One day I'll become a great big star
You know like the big dipper
And maybe one day you can visit my condo
On the big hill you know like 9-0-2-1-0
Just imagine my face in the magazine
People analyzing my look, my body or
Any plastic surgery.
You know like the big dipper
And maybe one day you can shake
My hand on the planet Hollywood
You say I'm not underground
I'm rich, I'm famous, I vanish, I'm glitz
I am the story, I am the star
You know like the big dipper
Sex, Drugs & Rock n' Roll
It's Over
It's OVER
I decide it's over
Everybody wants to be hollywood
And maybe one day you can visit my condo
On the big hill you know like 9-0-2-1-0
Oh Yeah
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