Example has condemned American dance music, claiming that it is “weak” compared to the sounds being produced on this side of the Atlantic. The British rapper, who is preparing to release his third LP ‘Playing In The Shadows’ later this summer, named several acts including LMFAO and David Guetta who he believes aren’t “saying anything”.
Speaking to Digital Spy, the rapper said: "A case in point would be that LMFAO tune ['Party Rock Anthem']. I'm not a fan of it but even I can't deny that when that's dropped in a club at 1am and everyone is drunk, it's going to get you dancing - but it's not saying anything."
He continued: "All these Guetta songs, none of them are saying anything. I don't hate Guetta, I just don't think it's challenging or exciting music."
Example went on to comment on the US music scene generally, claiming that his third studio album has encapsulated a “harder, darker” sound than the continent is generally capable of producing. He said: "Essentially what they're getting is the weaker side of European dance music. What I've done with [producer] Michael Woods... We've got the harder, darker side of it."
Meanwhile, as reported by Stereoboard earlier today, Example confirmed earlier that he will be embarking on an extensive UK tour this November.
You can watch the video for Example’s 'Changed The Way You Kiss Me' below:
Example UK & Ireland Tour Dates are as follows:
Sun June 12th 2011 - Dores, Inverness
Fri July 1st 2011 - Hyde Park, London
Sat July 2nd 2011 - The Regal, Oxford
Fri July 8th 2011 - Pen y Berth, Pwllheli
Fri July 15th 2011 - Victoria Park London, London
Thu August 4th 2011 - Eastnor Deer Park, Ledbury
Sat September 3rd 2011 - Norfolk Showground, Norfolk
Mon November 21st 2011 - Margate Winter Gardens, Margate
Tue November 22nd 2011 - Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
Wed November 23rd 2011 - Plymouth Pavilions, Plymouth
Thu December 8th 2011 - Great Hall, Cardiff University Student Union, Cardiff
Mon December 12th 2011 - Oasis Leisure Centre Swindon, Swindon
Tue December 13th 2011 - Cambridge Corn Exchange, Cambridge
Wed December 14th 2011 - The Brighton Centre, Brighton
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