OH MY FUCKING GOD. Already I’ve been in love with this track from day one, and now she goes on to release its music video. My heart can’t take anymore of this awesomeness. Love the song, love the boys, love the colours, love her. Grr.

Peaches – ‘Mommy Complex’ Official Music Video

Peaches | MySpace Music Video

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I’m Rocker Repro’s first ever Artist of the Month …. the blog pays a lot of attention to kick-ass lady artists like Lady Gaga and M.I.A., so it feels great to be featured on there. Boeja!

“Have you ever been to Kuala Lumpur? I think I can guess the answer to that question. But if you do ever visit, there’s one musicianista that will definitely catch your attention.  Ze! isn’t just someone riding the electropop craze.  She’s been into it for quite a while.  With influences like Madonna, Róisín Murphy, M.I.A., Peaches, and Le Tigre, it’s clear that she knows what’s up when it comes to good electro music.  Her fashion style is straight out of your wildest party dreams, and it’s clear she isn’t afraid to express herself through her clothes.  She’s even opened for the likes of Chicks on Speed, who are practically legends as far as fashion-fused music goes.” – Rocker Repro.  (read the full interview here.)

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I am featured today on Bella Disco!;

“One artist I’ve been following since last year has been a lovely girl called “ZE!” (pronounced “zay.”) Ze is an electropop singer and songwriter located in the UK, but she originated from Malaysia. Her influences for her sound are: MIA, Santogold, Yelle, New Young Pony Club and Peaches. She’s been working with Belgian producer Ruben Debusschere to create her album.”

(Pictures by Paul Machnicki, Neon Sleep and miss.osixnine)

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A review by We Heart Music today!

“When bands submit one or two songs, we generally just ignore them. We seem to get a lot of demos, remixes, or a random b-side from a 6-track EP (talk about odd). And I would’ve ignored Ze! altogether, if not for her funky MIA-esque look.

You know that saying, “never judge a book by its cover”? It doesn’t apply here, she’s what you’ll expect, and that’s not a bad a thing. I mean it would be awful if it turned out she was singing polka or something (which actually now that I think about it, that would sound cool).

Ze! (pronounced “zay”), according to her biography is influenced by (who else?) MIA, Santigold, Yelle and Peaches (whom, for one year I saw saw her and Gonzales play four times at different dates). Her background is from television commercials, before venturing to rapper then to hip hop/drum ‘n bass.

It said she’s released a full length, Shameless, in 2005 and an EP in 2003, but those releases sounds very different than her current music. And currently, “I am Glam” and “Hello Disco” are both excellent electroclash dance songs. The lyrics are simple and not to mention catchy (“I am glam, glam is what I am” and “take me to the disco/bring me to the disco“) which suits this style of music. You’re not really concern with what she’s singing, only that it sounds good (however “Disco” sounds deep in some parts).

I think Ze! has a lot of potential, but people might be turned off by the MIA-crazy-outfits-look. You can pick up her latest songs from popcuts.com. She’s doing some live dates through the UK.”

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I am featured on Charts in France today… how fabulous! I am aware that the first commenter decided to say ‘pas terrible’, but hey, at least he felt the need to say something. So thanks for saying SOMETHING. It has made my day!

“Partageant sa vie entre Bruxelles et Londres, Zé! est originaire de Malaisie. La jeune chanteuse est également auteur et compositeur. Se reconnaissant dans des artistes telles que Lady Gaga, Yelle mais aussi M.I.A., Santigold et Madonna, Zé! est prête à conquérir l’Europe. Zé! (prononcer « zay ») est une jeune artiste de Kuala Lumpur. Collaborant avec le producteur belge Ruben Debusschere, la chanteuse écrit et compose une musique bien à elle dans laquelle elle se reconnaît, cependant influencée par Lady Gaga, Yelle, MIA, Santigold, New Young Pony Club, Peaches mais aussi Madonna.

Ses chansons électropop (“I Am Glam”, “Candy”, “Boys I Like”…) sont intégrées dans un univers coloré et excentrique qui n’est pas sans rappeler Lady Gaga et Yelle. L’artiste n’en est pas à son coup d’essai et n’a pas attendu le succès de ses consœurs pour faire sa musique. De nombreuses participations à des publicités, à un trio RNB mais aussi de nombreuses collaborations musicales lui ont permis de s’affirmer et de se lancer en solo. Un premier EP “My Make-Believe” en 2003, un premier album “Shameless” en 2005 ont permis de se faire connaître mais aussi d’être nommé à des prix encourageant les jeunes artistes.

Son nouvel album devrait sortir à la fin de l’été. Le premier extrait “I Am Glam” est d’ores et déjà disponible.” – Nikolas LENOIR

I babelfish-ed this, and it translates to;
“Sharing its life between Brussels and London, Zé! is originating in Malaysia. The young singer is also author and type-setter. Recognizing itself in artists such as Lady Gaga, Yelle but also M.I.A., Santigold and Madonna, Zé! is ready to conquer l’ Europe. Zé! (to pronounce “zay”) is a young artist of Kuala Lumpur. Collaborating with the Belgian producer Ruben Debusschere, the singer written and a music well with it composes in which it is recognized, however influenced by Lady Gaga, Yelle, MIA, Santigold, New Young Pony Club, Peaches but also Madonna. Its songs électropop (” I Am Glam” , ” Candy” , ” Servant boys I Like” …) are integrated in a coloured universe and eccentric which n’ is not without pointing out Lady Gaga and Yelle. L’ artist n’ in is not with its blow d’ test and n’ the success of its colleagues did not wait to make her music. Many participations in publicities, with a trio RNB but also of many musical collaborations allowed him s’ to affirm and to launch out in solo. A first EP ” My Make-Believe” in 2003, a first album ” Shameless” in 2005 allowed to make known itself but also d’ to be named at prices encouraging the young artists. Its new album should leave at the end l’ summer. The first extract ” I Am Glam” is d’ now and already available.”

Read on here.

p/s: Thanks, Arnaud!
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EQ posted the cover to Boys i Like awhile back – and they’ve posted a new one today featuring Candy! Yesssssssss!

“Say hello to Zé!

I’m pretty sure I’ve written about her before awhile back as she did the vocals on Dirty Disco Doll’s track “Boys I Like” which was in my world – an electro sensation. It would seem Zé! (pronounced zay) has gone the solo path now and is promoting her fresh electro in which EQ is fully on board with.

Take a listen to “Candy” below – it’s super nifty. She likes to describe the music as a mix between Madonna, Lady Gaga, Peaches, M.I.A and Santigold – and I would have to agree, it’s a rather accurate description.

Take a listen to Zé! over on MySpace and I think you’ll agree that she’s got that something special.”

p/s: Thanks, Arnaud

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This is interesting. No matter what you do, there will always be a small bunch of people who decides to not like you just because it’s easier not to. Because, i’m sorry i was born looking somewhat similar to M.I.A., like, if i were born white or yellow and dressed exactly the way she did i’m pretty sure we wont be having this conversation. However, I’m glad you’ve noticed she’s been one of my biggest influences. But, why not a Madonna ripoff? I know i’ve been wanting to be her since i was 5. In fact, I would prolly wanna be her more than I wanna be MIA. But then i aint blonde nor am i the fairest of them all. So why not Peaches, who sings a lot more about sex/attitude than politics. Or New Young Pony Club or CSS? I write about the lighter things in life – like boys and partying. I’m so not into politics, to begin with, and ‘Boys I Like’ was recorded in 2006. And, MIA’s ‘BOYZ’ was released in August 2007 so unless i’m her / diplo’s BFF i doubt i wouldve been able to steal that track. Not to mention there are a gazillion songs out there about boys – in fact, i got the idea to write Boys I Like after listening to a song on the radio about girls. I dont even know the band. And, um, this neon/trash/electro look isn’t just worn by MIA alone, people. The same way if i decide to put on an S&M outfit doesnt necessarily mean i wanna be Rihanna.

Every band has their influences. And i have mine.

p/s: The comments on my story is more than that on Rihanna. Funny that, I must’ve done something right

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p/s : Yes, she’s 41 to be exact.

…ive mixed feelings about being back. i dont feel quite settled, a lil disoriented. well, very disoriented. but i’ve not felt like i’ve settled anywhere for a while, any place or with any person or any given situation. my happy moments are so temporary and seem to last shorter and shorter as i get older and older (+ wrinkly + none the wiser) . im constantly looking for something and i dont even know what that is. how do i find it when i dont know what it is?

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