Summary of Electronic Voodoo: New Alternative Dance Release Features Rock, Rap Legends
3kStatic's "Voodoo Science" is a sprawling digital double album blending progressive house, trip hop, and rock with social commentary. Collaborating with legends like Professor Griff and Parthenon Huxley, the project features re-worked ELO classics and new tracks. It released as a 13-track clean version and a 22-track full edition, achieving top chart positions on eMusic and Rhapsody before its March 2008 CD release.
Parts used in the Voodoo Science Album:
- Digital double album format
- 13-track Clean Lyrics version
- 22-track full digital edition
- Compact disc (CD) release
- Singles including Ma-Ma-Ma Belle and Showdown
- Liquid Vinyl documentary soundtrack placement
Chicago, IL (PRWEB) February 4, 2008
Over the course of a nine-year career in the electronic music underground, dPulse/INgrooves/Cargo/Sony BMG Germany artists 3kStatic have soared to the top of the iTunes European dance charts and collaborated with an eclectic assortment of rock, electronic, funk and hip hop artists.
Now, for their new sprawling digital double album “Voodoo Science”, they’ve joined artistic forces with former Public Enemy “Bomb Squad” production team member Kerwin Young and a host of legendary collaborators from the rock and hip hop circuits.
Appearing on the nomination ballot “Best/Dance Electronic Album” for the 50th GRAMMY Awards for their 2006 release “Where’s Our Piece of the Groovy World?” (which also charted Top 20 or better on iTunes Europe for 10 consecutive weeks), 3kStatic follows up with Voodoo Science, incorporating elements of progressive house, trip hop, rock, breaks and industrial dance with a sometimes-blistering social commentary.
Featured collaborators on the album include Parthenon Huxley (THE ORCHESTRA (former members of ELO and ELO, Part II); Professor Griff (PUBLIC ENEMY); VILE EVILS (Graham Crabb and Adam Mole of POP WILL EAT ITSELF); Rom Di Prisco (SKINNY PUPPY, Richard ‘Humpty’ Vission); former CABARET VOLTAIRE live drummer Nort, and legendary vocalist Greg X. Volz of seminal Christian arena rockers PETRA.
Noted house producers Datguy, Kris B. and DJ Madison and up-and-comers Dean James, Rigger and DJ Anemone round out the cast of collaborators appearing on “Voodoo Science.”
With such an unusual assortment of musical collaborators, it’s assured that the resulting album is equally eclectic — and on the mark.
With notable singles such as “Ma-Ma-Ma Belle” and “Showdown” — completely new re-workings of the ELO classics — Voodoo Science breaks new ground for 3kStatic and electronic music, and the result has been Top 10 chart positions on popular digital retailers eMusic, PlayItTonight.com — and a Top 25 listing on the “Top Artists Chart” at Rhapsody.com
The “Voodoo Science” digital release is available in both a 13-track “Clean Lyrics” version and also as a full 22-track digital double album. The release is available now at all major digital music retailers.
Cargo Records Germany will release the album on compact disc in March 2008. The band will embark on a selection of shows, beginning with an appearance in conjunction with Winter Music Conference in Miami Beach, Florida in late March.
The music of 3kStatic appears in the soundtrack of the dance culture documentary “Liquid Vinyl”, which makes its theatrical premiere in Chicago, IL in showings throughout February at Facets Cin
- Who are the main collaborators on the album?
The album features Kerwin Young, Parthenon Huxley, Professor Griff, VILE EVILS, Rom Di Prisco, Nort, Greg X. Volz, Datguy, Kris B., DJ Madison, Dean James, Rigger, and DJ Anemone. - What musical styles are incorporated into the project?
The album incorporates elements of progressive house, trip hop, rock, breaks, industrial dance, and social commentary. - How many tracks are included in the different versions?
The release includes a 13-track Clean Lyrics version and a full 22-track digital double album. - Did the previous album receive Grammy recognition?
Yes, their 2006 release Where's Our Piece of the Groovy World? appeared on the nomination ballot for Best/Dance Electronic Album at the 50th GRAMMY Awards. - Which specific songs are highlighted as notable singles?
Notable singles include Ma-Ma-Ma Belle and Showdown, which are complete re-workings of ELO classics. - On which platforms did the album achieve high chart positions?
The album reached Top 10 positions on eMusic and PlayItTonight.com and a Top 25 listing on the Top Artists Chart at Rhapsody.com. - When will the compact disc version be available?
Cargo Records Germany will release the album on compact disc in March 2008. - Where can listeners find the music in other media?
The music appears in the soundtrack of the dance culture documentary Liquid Vinyl.
