Swedish superstar Benjamin Ingrosso seems to have a good instinct in what songs he decides to lend his distinctive vocals to.
His collaboration with French-born, Japan-based future funk pioneer Vantage is perfect proof; this is probably going to be one of the best summer bops of the year.
Benjamin Ingrosso’s new release is kitsch defined – it’s very retro and cheesy, but I think the world needs some of that right now.
”Musically, ‘Shampoo’ is inspired by old cuban 70’s music, and is very playful, organic and based on feeling! It’s about how you’re preparing for an upcoming date, but you’re just standing in the shower, thinking about all the things you have to do but you never get to it…”
“This is the first song I am releasing where I get to tell a story, that’s not about me at all. But I love it and hope everyone will get in the mood to dance!”
We’re really getting spoilt these weeks with all the new Scandi records coming out… This time it’s the turn of Benjamin Ingrosso, who’s already got over 70 million streams under his name.
Personal favourites include ‘I Wouldn’t Know’, ‘So Good so Fine…’ and of course, ‘Dance You Off’.
Let’s get this straight first – Eurovision (to those who aren’t familiar, this is a huge annual TV contest that Europe takes part in every May where one European country – or Australia – tries to win with a song) is notorious for showing off more cheese than edgy music. This year though, truth be told, there is a decent selection of some fun pop tracks…
Sweden – Dance You Off
Good – This is probably as edgy as Eurovision gets this year. Also, it’s from the team at the hugely successful TEN music production company.
Bad – Sweden do so well in this contest that the expectations are always so high for them.
Cyprus – Fuego
Good – Catchy, sassy sound.
Bad – Probably won’t translate well on a large arena stage.
Israel – TOY
Good – Easy, fun pop.
Bad – Chicken sounds?
Belgium – A Matter Of Time
Good – Belgium is forging a reputation for performing well-produced, minimal pop to this contest.
Bad – It’s probably too understated for a show that relies on big performances.
The show goes live on the 12th May from Lisbon. Here’s more.
Sweden selected it’s entry for this year’s Eurovision last night. I think it was a well-deserved track. The production is just so slick – you wouldn’t think this was all done live!