By: Sierra Drucker
Nu-disco King Vito De Luca, aka Aeroplane, is like butter on my turntables. Sleek, rich, and it just sticks. I find that any time is the right time for Aeroplane. Taking a hint from Scissor Sisters, this Belgian is a risk-taker, and not just musically.
Take a look at the video for “Superstar” and you’ll get the idea:
I think Freddy Mercury would appreciate that piano riff. Big, bold, and very ambitious, he takes chances with that standard nu-disco sound. While critics have mixed views on his latest full length We Can’t Fly, I think anyone who challenges the norm is worth a second listen.
Just take the infectious title track, “We Can’t Fly”. Glossy synth and groovy hints of dub mix surprisingly well with gospel-esque vocals. Who would have thought…
Finding an Aeroplane remix is like finding a pot of gold. You just know he poured his shiny disco heart into it. I’ll leave you with a little gem named “Faith”. Enjoy, and be sure to check out more of his music for yourself.
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Another great inetrview dude! Gotta say I was heartbroken when Aeroplane split, but the album has still dropped and we’re now getting twice as many monthly mixtapes and (hopefully) double the productions.. The Magic Tape 3 is phenomenal. Perhaps the split’s not so bad afterall?
Rev D October 12, 2010 at 4:37 am For me, The Magician is cnnitnuiog the side of Aeroplane I loved when I first heard them. I’m not keen on what I have heard from the Aeroplane album but excited at what we can expect from The Magician based on the amazingness of the mixtapes