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ROCKZ AND SLINGSHOTZ

by D*Nik

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DON'T GO 04:08
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GOODBYE 03:37
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WAITING 02:33
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Not Perfect 03:12
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D* 00:43
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MURDER 03:24
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BREATHE 03:04
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HI LOW 03:35
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NIK 00:44
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GIDEON 04:54
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SLINGSHOTZ 02:37
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SIDETALKIN 03:36
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HATE ur BAND 03:14
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KICK ROCKZ 03:28

about

Daily Press Sam Mc donald


D*Nik "Rockz and Slingshotz." Duane Smith and Nik Madry set out to make electronic pop safe for thinking adults. Taking a brief break from The Fuzz Band, the couple wanted to explore territory inhabited by the Beyoncés and Britneys of the world — while bypassing the hypersexualized image obsessions. At its best, "Rockz and Slingshotz" succeeds by blending state-of-the-art studio craft with strong melodies and a variety of drama not typically heard in poppy R&B. For example, "Crush," with its insinuating beats and synth buzzes, owes a debt to Prince, Nine Inch Nails and Nicki Minaj. Madry sings about fame and fantasies. She creates a mood of intoxication without spilling over into the sleaze zone — a neat trick. Several tracks benefit from a similar dark, spooky vibe: "Breathe," "Day & Night." The combination of Madry's glossy, nuanced vocals and the robotic clank of the beats is fun. The Broadway-style ballad "Not Perfect" delivers a sweet sentiment but isn't as interesting. More successful is the hard-rock exercise "I Hate ur Band" which attempts to beat a bad boy band at its own game. "I hate your cigarettes and nasty attitude, your beer, your chicks, your addictions, everything you do." D*Nik is at its best when it's pushing you onto the dance floor and messing with your head. It's a lethal combination.

(www.dnikmusic.com)

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released January 1, 2014

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