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==Background==
==Background==
[[File:Nilerodgersatlecrib.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.70|Guitar theme by Nile Rodgers.]]
[[File:Nilerodgersatlecrib.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.|Guitar theme by Nile Rodgers.]]
Before being released, was leaked the information that Aguilera with [[Nile Rodgers]] to record a song for the soundtrack of the TV series "[[The Get Down]]" created by [[Baz Luhrmann]] for [[Netflix]]. The song was written by [[Sia Furler]] and has been defined as a piece of disco, inspired by the music of the 70's period. Aguilera sings: "I've got you and you've got me/ I know you and you know me/ We've got telepathy." Speaking about the track, The Get Down’s supervising producer, [[Nelson George]], said, “Its underlying beats are a reference to the 1970s vogueing anthems popular at vogue-club balls like the House of [[Pepper LaBeija|LaBeija]].” <ref>{{cite web|last=Kheraj|first=Alim|title=Christina Aguilera is BACK! Listen to her new discotastic song|url=https://www.yahoo.com/style/christina-aguilera-back-listen-her-093954751.html|accessdate=August 13, 2016|work=[[Yahoo!]]|date=August 11, 2016}}</ref> In August 23, 2016 was available on the radios in Italy a remix by producer [[Malay (record producer)|Malay]] entitled "Malay Mix".<ref>{{cite web|title=@MalayHo|url=https://twitter.com/MalayHo/status/772100649454534657|accessdate=September 4, 2016|work=[[Twitter]]|date=September 3, 2016}}</ref>
Before being released, was leaked the information that Aguilera with [[Nile Rodgers]] to record a song for the soundtrack of the TV series "[[The Get Down]]" created by [[Baz Luhrmann]] for [[Netflix]]. The song was written by [[Sia Furler]] and has been defined as a piece of disco, inspired by the music of the 70's period. Aguilera sings: "I've got you and you've got me/ I know you and you know me/ We've got telepathy." Speaking about the track, The Get Down’s supervising producer, [[Nelson George]], said, “Its underlying beats are a reference to the 1970s vogueing anthems popular at vogue-club balls like the House of [[Pepper LaBeija|LaBeija]].” <ref>{{cite web|last=Kheraj|first=Alim|title=Christina Aguilera is BACK! Listen to her new discotastic song|url=https://www.yahoo.com/style/christina-aguilera-back-listen-her-093954751.html|accessdate=August 13, 2016|work=[[Yahoo!]]|date=August 11, 2016}}</ref> In August 23, 2016 was available on the radios in Italy a remix by producer [[Malay (record producer)|Malay]] entitled "Malay Mix".<ref>{{cite web|title=@MalayHo|url=https://twitter.com/MalayHo/status/772100649454534657|accessdate=September 4, 2016|work=[[Twitter]]|date=September 3, 2016}}</ref>


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"Telepathy"
Song

"Telepathy" is a song recorded by American singer and songwriter Christina Aguilera for soundtrack album, The Get Down. It features the collaboration of American guitarist Nile Rodgers. The song was written by Sia Furler, Mikkel S. Eriksen and Tor Erik Hermansen, while produced by StarGate. The track was released by RCA Records on August 12, 2016. The song was characterized as a funky disco that incorporates elements of guitar riffs. The lyrics are about the synergy of a good relationship. "Telepathy" received mostly positive reviews from music critics.

Background

Guitar theme by Nile Rodgers.

Before being released, was leaked the information that Aguilera with Nile Rodgers to record a song for the soundtrack of the TV series "The Get Down" created by Baz Luhrmann for Netflix. The song was written by Sia Furler and has been defined as a piece of disco, inspired by the music of the 70's period. Aguilera sings: "I've got you and you've got me/ I know you and you know me/ We've got telepathy." Speaking about the track, The Get Down’s supervising producer, Nelson George, said, “Its underlying beats are a reference to the 1970s vogueing anthems popular at vogue-club balls like the House of LaBeija.” [1] In August 23, 2016 was available on the radios in Italy a remix by producer Malay entitled "Malay Mix".[2]

The song was played in a scene from episode six of The Get Down, in which Jaden Smith’s character, Marcus “Dizzee” Kiplin, is at a LGBT dance party. Sexual tension rises and his female friend kisses him on the dance floor. Then, as the music swirls, his friend Thor (Noah Le Gros) declares “my turn, and goes in for a smooch.[3]

Critical reception

Bradley Stern from PopCrush said "Naturally, [Christina’s] mighty voice carries throughout the uplifting anthem, filled out by vibrant strings and horns."[4] Robbie Daw writing for Idolator complimented "Xtina sings beautifully amidst a swirling wall of sound that never lets up on the euphoric “Telepathy.”[5] Daily Mail's Sameer Suri positively viewed the track's as "Aguilera bringing her breathtaking blend of growling and belting to a disco anthem".[6] Danny Schwartz from HotNewHipHop write "Telepathy" is very much in that disco mode. easy to listen to, easy to dance to, a disco ball, shimmering, illuminating a room of lovers & friends who came here to forget about their troubles. Disco lives!!"[7]

Track listings

Digital remix EP[8]
  1. "Telepathy" (Rare Candy Radio Mix) – 3:16
  2. "Telepathy" (Eric Kupper Radio Mix) – 3:40
  3. "Telepathy" (Solidisco Remix) – 4:00
  4. "Telepathy" (Malay Remix) – 3:22
  5. "Telepathy" (Tobtok Remix) – 4:46
  6. "Telepathy" (Moto Blanco Radio Mix) – 3:06

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from "The Get Down (Original Soundtrack From the Netflix Original Series) [Deluxe Version]" liner notes.

Personnel

Charts

Chart (2016) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[9] 38
France (SNEP)[10] 120

Release history

Country Date Format Label
United States August 12, 2016 Download digital RCA
Italy August 23, 2016 Contemporary hit radio
Worldwide[8] September 16, 2016 Digital remix EP

References

  1. ^ Kheraj, Alim (August 11, 2016). "Christina Aguilera is BACK! Listen to her new discotastic song". Yahoo!. Retrieved August 13, 2016.
  2. ^ "@MalayHo". Twitter. September 3, 2016. Retrieved September 4, 2016.
  3. ^ The Get Down on YouTube
  4. ^ Stern, Bradley (August 10, 2016). "Christina Aguilera Goes Discotina on 'Get Down' Soundtrack Song, 'Telepathy (feat. Nile Rodgers)'". PopCrush. Retrieved August 12, 2016.
  5. ^ Daw, Robbie (August 11, 2016). "Christina Aguilera And Nile Rodgers' "Telepathy": Listen To The 'Get Down' Single". Idolator. Retrieved August 12, 2016.
  6. ^ Suri, Sameer (August 11, 2016). "'We got Telepathy!' Christina Aguilera drops new single for the soundtrack to Baz Luhrmann's The Get Down ahead of Netflix release". Daily Mail. Retrieved August 12, 2016.
  7. ^ Schwartz, Danny (August 11, 2016). "Christina Aguilera - Telepathy Feat. Nile Rodgers [New Song]". hnhh. Retrieved August 12, 2016.
  8. ^ a b "Telepathy (feat. Nile Rodgers) [Remixes] - EP". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
  9. ^ "Christina Aguilera feat. Nile Rodgers – Telepathy" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
  10. ^ "Christina Aguilera feat. Nile Rodgers – Telepathy" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
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