Best Music of July, 2008: "Donkey," by Cansei de Ser Sexy (CSS)
Why it’s significant: Donkey, the sophomore release from sassy electro-pop girl band CSS, will add a significant dose of fun to your summer.
CSS hail from São Paulo, Brazil, but there is nary a hint of traditional Brazilian influence in their music: it's music from the mean streets of the one of the biggest
cities in the world. You may have wittingly or unwittingly heard CSS’ track “Music is
My Hot, Hot Sex,” from their debut album, backing a 2007 ipod touch commercial. For their second Sub Pop release, Donkey, CSS sticks with their signature sound: infectious beats and
impertinent/nonsensical lyrics with an 80s synth-pop twist, dressed up for the year 2008. If you are not already a fan, "Jager Yoga" and "Give Up" should reel you in.
The multi-talented band is comprised of a couple of fashionistas. If you take a look at this clip you will get a better sense of their visual flair, and a guided tour of São Paulo hot spots, to boot.
Noteworthy tid bits: Donkey was produced by Adriano Cintra (their bass player…and yes, there is ONE boy in the band) and mixed in Los Angeles by Mark “Spike” Stent (whose credits include Madonna, Bjork, M.I.A., and other big names). Bass player Ira Trevisan left the band earlier this year to continue her fashion pursuits.
--Renata Sadunas
lauren on July 22, 2008 at 11:20 PM
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