CALL ALL YOUR FRIENDS, CO-WORKERS AND LOVED ONES AND TELL THEM YOU’RE DEAD BECAUSE YOU MIGHT AS WELL BE AFTER WATCHING THIS.
Here’s the thing: If you took Beyonce‘s “Crazy In Love,” Kylie‘s “Red Blooded Woman,” the Pussycat Dolls‘ “Don’t Cha” and threw them all into a neon-colored bucket of flawlessness and harem pants, you’d have the Anthony Mandler-directed clip for Cheryl‘s “Call My Name.”
Now then, let’s break this down.
STOP YOUR ENTIRE LIFE.
There’s a big pop video out today, but this is the only thing on my mind now.
Time to cut your hair, paint your toes and cry those happy tears once again, ladies and ladyboys: Miss Cheryl is back!
Following two massive lead solo singles–2009′s “Fight For This Love” and 2010′s “Promise This” (both of which peaked at #1)–the gorgeous Girls Aloud chanteuse and former X Factor UK darling is going three-for-three with her Calvin Harris-produced single: “Call My Name,” the lead track from her upcoming album A Million Lights.
If it wasn’t already clear from Ne-Yo‘s “Let’s Go and the Scissor Sisters‘ “Only The Horses,” it is now: Calvin’s sticking to a template–namely, Rihanna‘s “We Found Love” (and soon to follow, “Where Have You Been”)–and he’s not letting go anytime soon.
“How d’you think I feel when you call my name? You got me confused by the way I change!” Cheryl cries out on repeat over the Ibiza-friendly beat breakdown of a chorus. It’s got the exact same electro-Caribbean rhythms and hands-aloft euphoric energy as “We Found Love,” and nearly the same melody too–but for some reason, I don’t necessarily mind the lack of innovation. It’s a banga, and Cheryl owns the track in her own right…even if it doesn’t quite reach to a higher level.
The song seems to fizzle out a bit early as well, leaving Mizz Cheryl to ad-lib like a ’90′s House queen (“OOH-oh-oh-OH!“) for about a minute or so. It’s an unusual way to close out the track (where’s the bridge, Chezza?!), but once again, I can’t say I mind that much either. Actually, the ’90′s influence throughout is the best part.
Although unadventurous (can’t cope with the “We Found Love” comparisons? Try PopJustice’s 7 Stages of the Cheryl Single), “Call My Name” is still a solid, repeat-friendly (if not by-the-numbers) production from an artist back where she belongs: On the dance floor.
And keep your eyes peeled for what’s next: The Anthony Mandler-directed clip for the song hits Vevo on May 2.
BREAKING (1 PM): Cheryl’s “Call My Name” sounds VERY GOOD in a car with the windows down. Score adjusted accordingly.
BREAKING (2 PM): I CANNOT STOP PLAYING THIS SONG.
WE FOUND CHERYL IN A HORSE’S PLACE.
“Call My Name” will be released on June 10. (iTunes UK)
LITERALLY STOP YOUR LIFE BECAUSE NOTHING YOU’RE DOING IN THIS MOMENT COULD POSSIBLY BE MORE IMPORTANT.
Cheryl (Cole) is officially back.
According to a press release that went out just seconds ago, the Girls Aloud glamazon officially returns with the radio premiere of “Call My Name” this Friday. The Calvin Harris-produced track is the lead single from her forthcoming record A Million Lights, which will be released on June 18.
From the press release:
Cheryl, the pop superstar returns with a new single and album this summer. Lead single ‘Call My Name’ will be released on June 10th. The single, which is written and produced by Calvin Harris, will go to UK radio on Friday 20th April at 8.10am.
The video, which was filmed in downtown LA, was directed by Anthony Mandler and will premiere on Vevo on 2nd May.
‘Call My Name’ is taken from Cheryl’s third album ‘A Million Lights’ which is released on Jun 18th through Polydor Records. Cheryl recorded the album in London, New York and LA with collaborators including Alex Da Kid, will.i.am, Lana Del Rey, Jim Beanz and newcomers Pantha and HyGrade.
…First play of “Call My Name” this Friday.
…Cheryl Cole singing a song by Mizz Lana Del Rey.
…This very exciting new splash page at her official website.
…This new A Million Lights promo photo in full, glorious high quality.
I just. I really can’t. No. It’s too much. IT’S SIMPLY ALL TOO MUCH. I…SOMEONE GRAB ME A FAN.
2012: YEAR OF THE COLE.
While you were sitting at home reorganizing your Girls Aloud singles collection in reverse chronological order to help pass the time between now and their impending reunion, Queen Cheryl Cole spent the past weekend in L.A. shooting the video for her upcoming dance floor (soon to be) anthem, “Call My Name.”
The clip for the song was directed by Anthony Mandler, who’s perhaps most famous for his frequent collabos with Rihanna, including “Only Girl (In The World)” and “Man Down.”
As one might gather from these on-set images (there’s about a million more right here), Cheryl’s looking seriously sick. Not like malaria sick, but rather “Oh, okay, so like…I’m straight now” sick. Like, bangin’ bod. Fierce hair. Fresh style. Like, OHMYGOD.
The drop dead gorgeous “Promise This” songstress tweeted out a few teaser lyrics after declaring the video a wrap earlier today: “Its a WRAP!! How d’ya think I feel when you Call My Name ??.. #saymynamebaby.” Rumor has it the single drops officially on April 20 on BBC Radio, but who knows? These things have a tendency to premiere unexpectedly earlier…
Between the behind-the-scenes shots of the video and the names attached to this project, it’s looking more and more likely that 2012 might actually be The Year of the Cole.
Prepare your body accordingly.
Queen Cheryl “Chezza” Cole, she of The Almighty Aloud and X Factor GIFs aplenty, recently put the finishing touches on her third studio album, which is due out later in 2012.
Now, the pop beans have been spilled by Sunday Mirror columnist Dean Piper, who confirmed earlier today that “We Found Love” hit-maker Calvin Harris worked with Cheryl on “a dance classic” which will likely act as the lead single from the upcoming campaign. (There’s also talk of will.i.am on the song, which is just…)
No. Let’s not get sad. If Cheryl can survive malaria, we can survive will.i.am.
Focus on Cheryl and Calvin. Dream of the possibilities. At best, we’ll get something as bright and shimmering as RiRi‘s “We Found Love” and “Where Have You Been,” Kylie Minogue‘s “In My Arms” or Sophie Ellis-Bextor/Róisín Murphy‘s “Off & On.” At worst, we’ll just get a reductive carbon copy of “We Found Love,” which would still be objectively amazing.
From what I’ve heard from my own sources, this is one of Cheryl’s biggest records yet, and it could even spell out an opportunity to dominate worldwide. 2012: Year of the Cole?
SHOCKING NEWS.
In what will surely rock the world of exactly one housewife in Minnesota and literally nobody else, Nicole Scherzinger was unexpectedly ousted from her position as judge on US X Factor this evening.
From E! Online:
“She wants to focus on her music career,” a source said. “She’s spoken to Simon [Cowell] and he’s given her his blessing.” Scherzinger is currently rehearsing for her upcoming European tour that kicks off next month.
Apart from ruining that one little girl’s entire life in front of national television, Miss Scherzy Baby did herself no favors during the first season of US X Factor–crying at least three times per show, offering unintelligible criticism, and displaying great acts of modesty at all times, resulting in the unofficial title of “Least Adored Reality TV Judge Ever.”
Scherzy is now going away to some place to “work on her music,”–so I’ve come up with 5 better options for filling her seat as a judge. Well, and also as host! Because Steve Jones is gone too. EDIT: Oh, and apparently Paula Abdul now too.
I’ve put a lot of thought into this list, so please…let me know what you think!
1.) CHERYL COLE
2.) CHERYL COLE
3.) CHERYL COLE
4.) CHERYL COLE
5.) CHERYL COLE
Yesterday, Hunger TV–the digital counterpart to photographer Rankin‘s new fashion/lifestyle publication Hunger Magazine, brought us a vamp-tastic video for Sky Ferreira‘s “Traces.”
Today: Hunger TV presents a new feature called “Tear It Up,” starring the one and only Cheryl Cole.
Posing to the tune of Alpines‘ “Drive (Akira Kiteshi Remix),” the scientifically proven Perfect Being gets positively smoldering for Rankin’s high fashion clip, whipping her sweat-drenched hair and pouting seductively.
It’s all a very greased-up “I’m A Slave 4 U” aesthetic–therefore, it is entirely amazing. Plus, she looks bangin’ as hell. (Well, duh.) Nice work, Chezza!
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