When Martin Solveig’s live performance of ‘The Night Out’ at Radio 1’s celebration of Pete Tong’s 20 years at the station prompted the veteran disc jockey to ask for a copy pronto, it gave a clear indicator that the record - written, produced and performed by Solveig – had a very bright future.
Several months on, and having contributed heavily on Madonna’s latest studio album, ‘MDNA’ – including the lead single ‘Give Me All Your Luvin’ featuring Nicki Minaj and MIA – Solveig’s focus returns once again to his ‘SMASH’ project. ‘The Night Out’ E.P is packed to the seams with a raft of remixes and bonus material that’ll cater to all fans, both new and old.
Contents of this E.P vary dependent on territory, please check your local iTunes store!
As with every release from ‘SMASH’ there is a brand new episode of the hilarious video series featuring everyone’s favourite Manageur Lafaille, picking up the story where they last left it in Episode 4, this time including a few cameos along the way. The series, which has so far amassed over 100 million views, is widely regarded as the best of its kind, and this new outing is no exception!
With almost 2 million record sales under his belt and 60 million YouTube views of the sensational music video for his phenomenal SMASH hit single “Hello”; Martin Solveig returns with Dragonette and Japanese superstars “Idoling!!!” The record – BIG IN JAPAN!
A firm favourite plucked from his latest long player “SMASH”, this new single version has been reworked with one thing in mind – much MUCH more fun! For some, “Idoling!!!” need little introduction. For those not familiar, they’re an all-signing, all-dancing, all-female troop with a back catalogue of albums, DVDs and tours that could equal that of any major western world pop outfit! It goes without saying that Martin Solveig took no time at all in securing Idoling!!! for his next blockbuster music video!
Anyone who hasn’t had their heads in the sand this past year will know that Martin doesn’t do his videos half-heartedly, and this one is no exception. Shot in Japan at the beginning of the year and before the tragic events that struck in March, it features Martin and ‘manageur extraordinaire’ Lafaille doing what they do best, making the most of a new surrounding, and making new friends along the way!
Along with the phenomenal video and single comes a full pack of remixes, featuring a merry band of newcomers to the scene and of course a club edit from Martin himself. Ziggy Stardust, Les Bros and Thom Syma have all created unique and exceptional versions – they’ll be arriving soon exclusively on Beatport.
Having already been used in the hit HBO series ‘How To Make It In America’, the question remains…are you Big In Japan?
Over 35 million people indulged in the 7-minute video extravaganza that accompanied Martin Solveig’s last record and international hit ‘Hello’. Shot in front of a live audience at the Roland Garros tennis world championships in France, the music video saw unprecedented success for the quirky Frenchman and set a creative benchmark for music videos across the board. But the triumph of this visual masterpiece was just the start, because what Martin Solveig has managed to pull off with his next video is quite simply out of this world.
Not content with 15,000 extras, Martin and fictional ‘manageur’ LaFaille went all out to recruit the audience of France’s biggest and most prestigious football stadium – the stunning Stade de France, shot in just one take at the France vs. Croatia friendly on March 29th.
Inspired by Martin’s latest cut “Ready 2 Go”, LaFaille imagines a stadium-sized stunt to grab the world’s attention and to take his artist all the way to the top! Armed with headbands, umpire chair, cheerleaders carrying baguettes and a football kit, the capering duo hijack the stadium at full capacity for an unforgettable performance.
There really is no way to describe the overwhelming scale and wit of this video, one of the most ambitious ever undertaken. Ladies and gentlemen, Martin Solveig, LaFaille and Caporal films present…Smash Episode 3, “Ready 2 Go”.
Martin Solveig has teamed up with Beatport to offer budding producers a real once in a lifetime prize package for the winning remixes of his smash hit single “Hello”.
“Hello” is Solveig’s biggest release to date, clocking up an enormous number of top ten chart positions, number 1 in Belgium, Holland and Austria, gold certification in Italy and Australia and a top 15 position in the UK and Germany. Not to mention countless other successes like 15 million YouTube views, multiple Shazam number 1 positions and becoming the soundtrack for BBC 1’s 2011 on-air promo!
Starting today you can download on Beatport the remix parts of the track. Submissions will be accepted from February 22nd to March 7th and the final winners will be announced on April 5th.
To celebrate the success of the track only the biggest package could do the competition justice! Team Solveig and Beatport have pulled together what is by far the largest prize haul ever hosted on the world’s biggest download portal. With partners including Native Instruments, Novation, Point Blank, Arturia, FXpansion, Ohmforce and many more. But most importantly of all, the winning remixes will be released on Martin’s very own MIXTURE record label – what a way to come and say “Hello” to the world!
If you’re one of the 4 million+ people who thought Episode 1 of Martin Solveig’s SMASH webseries was the bomb, then take 11 minutes out of your time to consider Episode 2 entitled ‘Initials S.H.E’ – Martin, accompanied by his “manageur” Lafaille, visits Singapore for some quality down time after being told his tennis career may not be his best attribute. Among the madness and hilarity that ensues, keep your ears peeled for your first and only chance to hear two new instrumentals from Solveig’s forthcoming “SMASH” album! It’s time to “Smash The Headband” all over again.
Guest Starring: Martin Solveig, Gregory Darsa, Flo Lafaye, Gael Monfils, Francois Rollin, Jo Wee & Melanie Laurent
Soundtrack by Martin Solveig from the forthcoming album “SMASH”
Martin Solveig’s latest ‘Hello’ is out now exclusively on Beatport and in all territories. ‘Hello’ began its journey as an 8-minute Youtube viral and one which clocked up over 450,000 hits on Martin’s channel (and still growing). Flanking this infectious number comes world class remixes from some of dance music's biggest players, including tearing jacked-up versions from dutch superstar Sidney Samson & the Bassjackers. Michael Woods, the breakthrough UK producer layers some techy-step magic especially for the club heads, with Dada Life offering another slice of their ‘Big Tunes, No Frills’ work ethos…and lets not forget the juicy, beefy stomper that is the Martin Solveig’s own club edit, another addition to a package thats ready to set the world's dance floors firmly on fire this Winter.
Get a first taste of the “Hello” remixes with this video made as a little tribute to all the great crowds Martin played for last summer :
It’s the same man, the same producer, and he’s got the same quintessential attitude towards life and music as he ever had! We’re speaking about Martin Solveig of course, and he’s back with a brand new single, simply called ‘Hello’.
Of course, there is nothing ‘simple’ about this record, far from it; it’s brilliant, and as with everything the Frenchman does, comes with a jaw dropping video.
Let’s not forget Martin’s last release – the very lush and very pop ‘Boys & Girls’, a track that clocked up over 2 million hits on Youtube and brought to an end the ‘C’est La Vie’ chapter of his award winning career. It’s Martin’s affections for Dragonette that have led him to invite them back for this next record that once again feature Martina Sorbara’s untouchable vocals.
‘Hello’ is a funky, driving number, doused with chunky bass riffs, hypnotic grooving synths, skipping percussion and vocal hooks that will plant themselves in the mind of even the most cynical of critics all summer long.
The video is quite something else… Let us indulge you…
Set amongst the media furore of The Roland Garros French Tennis Open, ‘Hello’ follows the story of a DJ who is in training because it takes “a lot of skill and a lot of energy to become a DJ”. Spurred on by the off-the-wall plots of his manager, French DJ Gregory Darsa, Martin finds himself unwittingly staged on centre court for the match of his life against Bob Sinclar. Sinclar is a seasoned pro, and Martin’s inexperience on the court shows – that is, until the love of his life shows up. But things of course don’t always run so smoothly… all’s fair in love and war, right?
The new single, with its huge crossover appeal and popular structure, is firm evidence of Martin’s musical prowess, unstoppable energy and strong sense of humour as he delivers a shot of cynicism and good-hearted humour into the arm of pop music. This highly improbable match was shot on location in front of 12,000 spectators, the day before the beginning of the competition thanks to the exceptional kindness of the Roland Garros’ management. The extravagant duel was punctuated with unexpected but welcome interventions from real international tennis stars such as Novak Djokovic, Gaël Monfils, Olivia Sanchez, Mathilde Johansson and hosted by Nelson Montfort.
A breakthrough summertime smash, ‘Hello’ deserved a video with flair, passion and originality to rightfully catapult it forward. Welcome back Martin Solveig.
