2.18.2007

Robyn - Konichiwa Bitches

This is the next single from Swedish popstar Robyn. "Konichiwa Bitches" is such an appropriate one. This song is a bit of a departure from what we're used to hearing from her, however, it works. This song is in a similar vein as some of Nelly Furtado and Fergie's recent releases. She basically rap-sings the vocals. Lots of attitude and it's naughty. Very tongue-in-cheek though. This one is prepared to dominate the dancefloors in the form of Trentemøller's dirty and sleazy remix. The mix is dark electro with all the vocals used. This mix features a clever homage to Hashim's breakthrough electro dance hit "Al Naafyish (The Soul)" from the 80's. It's sped up and twisted a bit, however, it's recognizable enough after a couple of the beats have come through. This little homage only appears in select parts of the mix instead of throughout it. It works better that way. If a dub mix were done, it would probably have the Hashim part of it played up.

There's other mixes for this one, but this is the only mix that is really needed.