Nile Rodgers gets asteroid named after him for 70th birthday
From this April, an asteroid flowing through space between Mars and Jupiter, is according to the International Astronomical Union (IAU) now known as "Nilerodgers (191911)". After working on countless popular records that were out of this world, Nile Rodgers is now also a potato shaped asteroid located around 300 million miles away from Earth. According to a Rolling Stone report, it was
Oliver Heldens brings back funky summer vibes with Nile Rodgers and House Gospel Choir on track ‘I Was Made For Lovin’ You’: Listen
World star Oliver Heldens is back with a funky release in collaboration with legendary Chic guitarist Nile Rodgers and House Gospel Choir - their cover of legendary track 'I Was Made For Lovin You' is the perfect anthem for this summer season. Oliver Heldens is in it for a groovy summer season of 2022 and his new track, cover of legendary
Nile Rodgers talks about Daft Punk and the creation of ‘Get Lucky’: Watch
Fender recently came out with a video featuring Nile Rodgers, legendary Chic guitarist and producer, where he reminisces over his most notable collaborations in his career. One of them was his work with Daft Punk on 'Get Lucky'. Nile Rodgers met the Parisian duo on a listening party of their 2001 album 'Discovery' in New York. Little did he know, they
Nile Rodgers reveals desire of unveiling unreleased Avicii collaborations
No matter the amount of time that may pass, the tragic loss of Avicii created a void within our community that will never be filled. Leaving a lasting legacy behind, each Avicii release has helped shape the course of electronic music, with the genius mind of the Swedish icon embraced at every given opportunity, through an array of gems which
Daft Punk remixes of Franz Ferdinand, The Micronauts, and more released
A brand new compilation features three new remixes from Daft Punk, including remixes of Franz Ferdinand, The Micronauts and more. Many people were not aware that the Daft Punk robots had remixed Franz Ferdinand, but you will be able to hear this official remix on the new compilation: 'The Many Faces Of Daft Punk: A Journey Through The Inner World
Oliver Heldens – Summer Lover (feat. Devin and Nile Rodgers)
23-year-old Dutch DJ and producer Oliver Heldens just released his latest track 'Summer Lover' on RCA Records, for which he teamed up with the legendary producer, songwriter and guitarist Nile Rodgers and Nashville based singer and songwriter Devin. Oliver just finished with his sold out 'Heldeep 5 World Tour' across North America and successfully headlined the mainstage of Ultra Music
Oliver Heldens & Craig David set to team up on new track
It's not often that one of the greatest RnB superstars of all time teams up with one of the greatest DJs. But this morning, via Craig David's Instagram, fans were treated to a sneak peak of an exclusive collaboration between the '7 Days' producer, and Heldeep master, Oliver Heldens. With legendary Chic guitarist Nile Rodgers also in the photo, along with
Amsterdam Dance Event adds final artists and speakers, completes program
The world's largest club festival and business conference for electronic music, Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), has completed its program by adding some interesting artists and speakers to its long list of participants. Among the latest announced speakers are none other than Jean-Michel Jarre and Nile Rodgers, who will make an appearance in the day program to speak about their career and their musical influence on
Avicii & Nile Rodgers recorded at least 10 tracks together
A feeling that is still being felt across the electronic dance music scene, the loss of Avicii has and continues to pull on our heartstrings whenever we hear is music playing. Some of the biggest electronic dance tracks to hit worldwide charts and shape the course of electronic music came from the Scandinavian music producer himself. Arguably, Avicii and his
Nile Rodgers opens up about ‘little brother’ Avicii
Nile Rodgers is one of those people that needs no introduction. The guitarist, songwriter, producer, and composer crafted songs such as "Le Freak," "Everybody Dance," and "Good Times" with his former legendary band Chic, as well as working together and producing music for David Bowie, Madonna, Duran Duran, Mick Jagger, as well as countless others. Despite this endless list of legendary artists, Nile Rodgers
Carl Cox and Nile Rodgers – Beat The Track
Carl Cox and Nile Rodgers have teamed up on the funky dance number 'Beat The Track'. Cox, an Ibiza institution at the legendary Space nightclub, offers the plotted-out beats while Rodgers' signature guitar and bass elements appear in a more freestyle form than what he usually composes. The result is a track has the sound of a classic with a rhythm that
Avicii among those who assisted Nile Rodgers for upcoming Chic album
One of Dance music's most iconic and active participant along with his pioneering involvement in the rise of the Disco genre, Nile Rodgers is an artist who has been the man behind the music of all decades since founding Disco/Funk band Chic in 1976 along with Bernard Edwards. Having featured and collaborated with the likes of David Bowie, Duran Duran,
Daft Punk’s massive hit ‘Get Lucky’ turns 4 years old
In 2013, Daft Punk released their fourth studio album called ‘Random Access Memories’, which featured one of their best-selling singles titled “Get Lucky”. Featuring the vocals of American artist Pharrell Williams and guitars from Nile Rodgers, this major hit has just hit its 4-year anniversary and in celebration, let us relive the track and all of the memories we have
Nicky Romero goes behind-the-scenes of “Future Funk”
Nicky Romero and his collaboration alongside Nile Rodgers was well documented and well received earlier this year. Titled "Future Funk" the Dutch label leader signified not only the second element of his trilogy, but also his full return after his battles with anxiety in recent years. Aiming to providing a musical journey that includes visual engagement, the official music video acted as
Nicky Romero is joined by Nile Rodgers for “Future Funk”
Nicky Romero is one of the most recognizable names in the electronic dance music industry. Having opened up about his battle with anxiety in recent year's, his motivation to boldly experiment and continue pushing the boundaries of the genre as a whole have already reaped impressive results. The track itself came to fruition by chance rather than choice. While Rodgers was