Damien Wayans

Dance Flick director Damien Wayans shares his playlist with us in this exclusive feature…

A Taste:

Jay-Z, Kanye West, Drake, Kings of Leon

Some families have a secret recipe that they hand down for generations.

Sometimes it’s for cookies or lasagna, however, it’s different for every clan. For the Wayans family, it’s a potent comedy concoction—the perfect mixture of slapstick and sarcasm. With Dance Flick, director Damien Wayans carries on his family’s time-honored tradition of parodying Hollywood trends. In fact, Dance Flick stands proudly alongside the Wayans’ funniest fare, striking the same irreverent comedy gold.

Damien shared his playlist with us in this exclusive feature. Check out what he’s spinning below! Dance Flick is out now!

Damien Dante Wayans’ Playlist:

1. Jay-Z

2. Kanye West

3. Drake

4. Lil Wayne

5. Kings of Leon
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Kings of Leon

Kings of Leon guitarist Matthew Followill shares his playlist with us in this exclusive piece…

A Taste:

Glasvegas, MGMT, The Stills

Kings of Leon don’t mess around. On their latest album, Only By the Night, these four southern boys churn out straightforward rock n’ roll. With undeniable anthems like “Sex Is On Fire,” they pay homage to the classics, but they venture into new territory through moody and massive sonic textures on the likes of “Use Somebody” and “Closer.” The hypnotic flourishes arise from Matthew Followill’s guitar playing. He doesn’t simply play; he paints aural landscapes, blending bluesy licks with a heightened sensitivity for ambiance.

It’s no surprise that Matthew’s playlist is all over the map. He opened up his iTunes for us in this exclusive feature and gave us a look at what he’s spinning. Check out his playlist below!

Matthew Followill’s Playlist:

1. White Lies — To Lose My Life

“I just downloaded their album, and I really like it.”

2. Glasvegas — Glasvegas
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The Bacon Brothers

Kevin Bacon and Michael Bacon offer up their playlists to us in this exclusive feature…

A Taste:

Kings of Leon, The Ting Tings, U2

The Bacon Brothers have got a lot of heart. In fact, it all pours out on New Year’s Day, the duo’s latest collection of inspired, cinematic folk rock. Iconic actor Kevin Bacon (Mystic River, Wild Things, The Woodsman, Footloose) and his brother Michael know how to write a good tune, and that’s instantly apparent after one spin of their latest offering.

For Kevin, songwriting starts at home. “We grew up in Philly and there are some songs on the record that are very evocative of Philly soul music,” says Kevin with a smile. “We have a lot of different influences, and the guys in the band influence us as well. We like to keep our ears open and take in as much music as possible.”
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State of Shock

State of Shock’s singer Cam Melnyk offers up his playlist to us in this exclusive feature

A Taste:

Kings of Leon, Iron & Wine, Bruce Springsteen

On their debut, Life, Love & Lies, Canadian rockers State of Shock wield a combination of big choruses and massive melodies. Frontman Cam Melnyk opened up his iTunes for us and gave us an exclusive gander at what he’s spinning. Some of his selections are quite surprising!

Discover what Cam is listening to below and check out State of Shock’s Life, Love & Lies.

1. Kings of Leon

2. Iron & Wine

3. Ray LaMontagne – Gossip In the Grain

4. Nickelback – Dark Horse
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Sara Bareilles

Sara Bareilles opened up her iTunes and gave us an exclusive look inside

A Taste:

Kings of Leon, Jason Mraz, Ingrid Michaelson

Sara Bareilles makes pretty pop music. Her smash single, “Love Song,” is nominated for two Grammys–one for “Song of the Year” and one for “Best Female Pop Vocal Performance”— and the singer/pianist is thrilled to be in the same company as some of her favorite artists. She’s got pretty eclectic tastes, as evidenced by the playlist she provided to ARTISTdirect.com for their exclusive Grammy page.

Check out what Sara is spinning below and be sure to watch The Grammy Awards this Sunday February 8th at 8pm EST/5pm PST on CBS to see if Sara’s among the winners!

Sara Bareilles’ Playlist

1. Kings of Leon — “Sex on Fire”

2. Ingrid Michaelson — Be OK

3. Jason Mraz — “I’m Yours”
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