A Taste:

Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Black Eyed Peas

David Guetta’s something of a dance music wizard.

Not only is he lighting up the clubs with his undeniably infectious collaboration with Akon, “Sexy Chick,” but he also produced The Black Eyed Peas‘ mega-hit, “I Gotta Feeling.” Anything he touches is bound to magically get asses shaking worldwide! He’s continuing to rise to prominence as well with his brand new album One Love and enough remixes to stock any DJ’s record crate. “Sexy Chick” is just one of many surefire club bangers in Guetta’s varied arsenal!

In order to get inside his decks, David Guetta shared his playlist with ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor author Rick Florino in this exclusive interview. Check out David Guetta’s playlist below and be sure to pick up One Love now!

David Guetta’s Playlist:

1. Marvin Gaye — “Inner City Blues”

Marvin Gaye is a genius; it’s as simple as that.

2. Stevie Wonder — “Living for the City”

Stevie Wonder is the second genius [Laughs]…

3. Black Eyed Peas — “Boom Boom Pow”

I produced the new single, “I Gotta Feeling,” but I’ve gotta say, this track is the most innovative and exciting track I’ve heard in a long time!

4. N.E.R.D. — “Rock Star”

Pharrell Williams is one of my favorite producers and I love it when he does rock.

5. Lenny Kravitz — “I Belong to You”

The album that this track is on, 5, is one of my favorite albums ever.

6. Michael Jackson — “Dirty Diana”

Thriller is my favorite album, ever!

7. Kanye West — 808s & Heartbreaks

The whole album is really inspiring to me and is probably one of the main reasons why my new album is a bridge between electronic music and urban culture.

—Rick Florino
11.10.09

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A Taste:

Muse, Led Zeppelin, Blondie, Black Eyed Peas

Tina Parol likes to rock.

She makes delightfully catchy pop with a serious dose of rock n’ roll swagger on her debut EP, Bite My Tongue. It’s that edge that makes Tina’s music so sharp and unique. Looking at her playlist though, the rock and roll leanings are not a surprise!

Tina’s got a real appreciation for classic rock and modern alt rock, and it shows on her iTunes. She shared her playlist with ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor author Rick Florino in this exclusive interview. Check it out below and get Bite My Tongue now!

1. Aerosmith

2. Led Zeppelin

3. Blondie

4. The Clash

5. The Police

I grew up on everything from Aerosmith and Led Zeppelin to Blondie and The Clash to the Police. I’m a big, big classic rock fan. That’s my shit.

6. Green Day

7. Garbage

8. Foo Fighters

My taste in rock spans all the way to Green Day, Garbage, Foo Fighters and all of that stuff. I definitely listen to a lot of rock, but I have a big love of reggae. I think that’s where my rhythmic edge comes into play. My music definitely has a big pop rock sound with a little reggae sprinkled on top—sometimes it’s just the way I pronounce something or a lyric. I try to incorporate that because it makes me happy.

9. Muse

I like the new Muse record a lot. I think they’re really cool.

10. Black Eyed Peas

I’ve been listening to a lot of Black Eyed Peas because they’re just so fun. It makes me feel very L.A. I’m so New York, and in New York, I listen to dark shit—back in my element. Will.i.am’s the shit though!

—Rick Florino
11.09.09

Check out Rick Florino’s new novel Dolor available now for FREE here…

A Taste:

Black Eyed Peas, Linkin Park, Adele

In order to tackle Cobra in G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra, Channing Tatum had to find the right tunes.

Music can be crucial on set, so Channing cranked DMX and Kanye West to get primed for his big action sequences. Watching the pulse-pounding final product, he definitely made the right choice. His Duke is always ready to kick some serious ass, and the music certainly helped.

Channing shared his playlist with ARTISTdirect.com in this exclusive feature. Check it out below and catch G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra in theaters Friday!

Channing Tatum’s Playlist:

1. Black Eyed Peas — “I Gotta Feeling”

I’ve been listening to a lot of Black Eyed Peas lately. For some reason, I can’t stop playing the song “I Gotta Feeling” [Laughs]. Every time I hear it, I just feel good immediately. I think Black Eyed Peas are doing it really, really well.

2. Adele

I love Adele’s stuff! She always soothes me and calms me down.

3. IZ

I’m really into this Haiwaiian artist named IZ.

4. Lynyrd Skynyrd — “Sweet Home Alabama”

I listen to a lot of old stuff like country music. I love Lynyrd Skynrd—”Sweet Home Alabama” and stuff like that. Skynyrd is always a good go-to!

5. DMX

To get pumped up I’ll listen to DMX or Kanye West.

6. Kanye West

7. Linkin Park

I love Linkin Park as well!

—Rick Florino
08.04.09

A Taste:

Black Eyed Peas, Madonna, N.E.R.D., Michael Jackson

Paradiso Girls just want to have fun.

That’s exactly what they do on their sizzling hot new single “Patron Tequila,” and it’s only a prelude of the fun to come on their fall debut Crazy Horse [Interscope]. These five international divas are about to breakthrough big; however, they found some time to talk to ARTISTdirect.com about the music that moves them.

We sat down with Girls Kelly Beckett and Aria Crescendo, and they gave us a peek at the tunes that make them shake it.

Check out “Patron Tequila” now!

Kelly Beckett’s Playlist:

1. Black Eyed Peas — The E.N.D. (Energy Never Dies)

I’ve got the new Black Eyed Peas album, and I can’t stop playing it.

2. N.E.R.D. — In Search Of…

I go through phases with all of the music I listen to. I’ve been playing a lot of old school rock at the moment. I’ve been also digging out old albums from N.E.R.D. I love their first record.

3. Ladyhawke

I’ve been listening to a lot of new artists coming out. There’s an English girl called Ladyhawke that’s really good. Her music has got a very Blondie-esque feel.

4. The Yeah Yeah Yeahs

I love them too!

5. Goldfrapp

I love strong female singers like Alison Goldfrapp and Debbie Harry.

6. Blondie

Aria Crescendo’s Playlist:

1. Michael Jackson

To be interesting, I’m going to be like everyone and say Michael Jackson. I was so shocked by his death. My biggest dream in life was to meet Michael Jackson and Madonna. They’re two icons, and they’ve inspired the world. I can’t believe that he’s passed away.

2. Madonna

3. The Black Eyed Peas

I love the new Black Eyed Peas album!

4. Goran Gorbevich

I have a very diverse iPod. I even have some gypsy music! Goran is like a gypsy from Eastern Europe.

5. Gwen Stefani

I love Gwen Stefani!

—Rick Florino
07.09.09