The Top Ten Techno Songs of 2011
Contents
- Introduction
- “Bleep” by Skrillex
- “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites” by Skrillex
- “Cinema” by Benny Benassi
- “Levels” by Avicii
- “Sunshine” by David Guetta
- “Kick Out the Epic Motherf*cker” by Dada Life
- “Barbra Streisand” by Duck Sauce
- “We No Speak Americano” by Yolanda Be Cool & Dcup
- “One (Your Name)” by Swedish House Mafia
The Top Ten Techno Songs of 2011 according to me.
Introduction
Techno music has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years, with many new artists emerging on the scene. 2011 was a great year for techno, with many new and exciting tracks being released. Here are our picks for the top ten techno songs of 2011.
“Bleep” by Skrillex
“Bleep” is a song by Skrillex. It was released as a single on March 8, 2011. The song peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart.
“Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites” by Skrillex
“Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites” is a song by American electronic music producer Skrillex. It was released as a single on October 22, 2010. The song was written and produced by Skrillex. It is included as the lead single from his second EP of the same name.
The song is characterized by its heavy use of dubstep wobble bass and Ragga influences. The song features vocals from British singer Sirah. It peaked at number two hundred on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and number sixty-four on the UK Singles Chart. In 2011, the song won Best Dance Recording at the 54th Grammy Awards.
“Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites” is one of Skrillex’s most popular and well-known songs. The song has been praised for its originality, catchiness, and overall production values.
“Cinema” by Benny Benassi
Italian producer and DJ, Benny Benassi first came to prominence with his 2002 track “Satisfaction”. “Cinema” was released in 2011 as part of his album, Electroman. The song features vocals from British singer-songwriter Gary Go.
“Levels” by Avicii
Techno music is a genre of electronic dance music that emerged in the early 1990s. It is characterized by a repetitive 4/4 beat and often features synthesizers, drum machines, and distorted bass lines.
“Levels” is a song by Swedish DJ and producer Avicii, released as a single in October 2011. The song became a worldwide hit, reaching number one in several countries and topping the dance charts in the United States.
“Sunshine” by David Guetta
“Sunshine” is a song by French DJ and record producer David Guetta, featuring vocals from American R&B singer Chris Brown. It was released on 3 June 2011 as a digital single, and was released as the fourth single from Guetta’s fifth studio album, Nothing but the Beat, on 30 September 2011. The song was written by Otto Jettman, Giorgio Tuinfort, Brown, Taio Cruz and Frédéric Riesterer, and it was produced by Guetta, Tuinfort and Riesterer.
“Kick Out the Epic Motherf*cker” by Dada Life
If there was ever a song that could make even the dourest Techno hater smile, it’s this one. It’s got a catchy melody, a great drop, and an overall fun vibe. This is the kind of song that makes you want to put on your dancing shoes and just let loose.
“Barbra Streisand” by Duck Sauce
Duck Sauce is a duo made up of Armand Van Helden and A-Trak. They are known for their hits “Barbra Streisand” and “aNYway”.
“We No Speak Americano” by Yolanda Be Cool & Dcup
“We No Speak Americano” by Yolanda Be Cool & Dcup is a Techno song that was released in 2011. The song is about a group of friends who travel to America and experience the culture shock of seeing the many differences between their home country and the United States. The song features a heavy bassline and is full of energy, making it perfect for dancing.
“One (Your Name)” by Swedish House Mafia
“One (Your Name)” is a song by Swedish house music supergroup Swedish House Mafia. The song was released as a digital download on Beatport on 22 May 2011. The song peaked at number one on the UK Singles Chart, becoming their second number-one single after “Don’t You Worry Child”. It also reached number one in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden.