"D.A.N.C.E."^[1] is the second single by Justice, and the first from their album ?. It includes an edit and extended versions of "D.A.N.C.E", a rougher mix in the style of their earlier releases, "B.E.A.T", and the track "Phantom" which was previously issued in limited quantities twice on 12" vinyl preceding the release of "D.A.N.C.E.". The single was released on April 23 2007. The song features a children's choir from the UK.

According to the band, they are huge Michael Jackson fans and therefore decided to dedicate this song to him. The song references numerous Michael Jackson songs including "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)", "Black or White", "Working Day and Night", and "Whatever Happens" along with the Jackson Five song "ABC" or Michael Jackson's album "Music and Me". Vocals are provided by the London based Foundation for Young Musicians choir.^[2][3]

A music video for "D.A.N.C.E." was shot by French directorial duo Jonas & François with animation by So Me. The video was nominated for the 2007 MTV Video Music Award "Video of the Year."

The song was #4 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Best Songs of 2007.^[4]

Track listing

• 12" ED 016

1. "D.A.N.C.E." (Radio Edit)
2. "B.E.A.T" (Extended)
3. "D.A.N.C.E." (Extended)
4. "Phantom"

• Remixes 12" ED 019

1. "D.A.N.C.E." (Jackson Remix)

_{Mixed by Jackson and his Computer Band}

1. "D.A.N.C.E." (MSTRKRFT Remix)
2. "D.A.N.C.E." (Live Version)
3. "D.A.N.C.E." (Alan Braxe & Fred Falke Remix)

Music video

The music video clip of "D.A.N.C.E." is a pop art style video. Augé and de Rosnay walk and the images of their T-shirts constantly change and morph (cars, mouths, eclairs, lollipops, numbers, letters and the lyrics). The video includes a reference to the song Video Killed the Radio Star.

Unofficial remixes

There was much hype prior to the single's release on April 23 and in the weeks leading up to its official release, many unofficial remixes of the song began to appear on the internet. MSTRKRFT released an official version, being the only group to receive instrumentals and vocals separately. ^[5] One particularly popular remix was made by Washington, D.C. rapper Wale entitled "W.A.L.E.D.A.N.C.E.", the three recently appeared the cover of Urb Magazine together. The song was also covered by Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly and UK band Trash Fashion. A remix with Mos Def was recorded and put to download as "Promo Only".

Notes and references

External links

fr:D.A.N.C.E.