Pendulum - Midnight Runner

How about some Drum & Base to get you moving today! This live performance of Midnight Runner at the Brixton Academy should do just the trick. Enjoy!

Chrmeo- Fancy Footwork

Fancy Footwork seemed like an appropriate song to put on the blog. The song was released years ago but was most recently featured in Step Up 3D.





Here it is being used in Step Up 3D

Kesha We R Who We R Music Video

Speaking of Kish Kash...Ke$ha. Actually, she has nothing to do with Kish Kash or Basement Jaxx for that mater, but I like the alliteration. While the official video for this song has not been released. This group of talented and industrious gay men put together their own video. They have also done videos for Katy Perry's California Girl, among others.

Basement Jaxx Feat. Lisa Kekaula - Good Luck(Appleseed O.S.T.)

As the chaos of the week begins these next few posts will be all over the place. Starting with Good Luck by Basment Jaxx of their Album Kish Kash. This song takes me back to one of the best New Years parties I had ever been to.

Nephew - "Police Bells & Church Sirens" by Søren Behncke - VideoVideo pr...

During my search of music from Denmark, I ran across a blog that inspired me to post the song Police Bells and Church Sirens by the group Nephew. The video is so imaginative. Two words for you, talking barn.




In case your wondering the blog is called Keeplefty

The WIZ "A Brand New Day" 30 Years of Movie Magic!

Now for something completely different. This here is dance music. Brand New Day comes from the 70's movie The Wiz, an African-American re imagining of The Wizard of Oz.




I could not find a great clip of the dance number but here is clip to show the amazing dance from the movie.

This song also inspired this Family Guy clip.

Kim Zolciak at White Party

Not all Dance Breaks are considered equal. There are some that are just catchy or lame enough that they catch on. I'm sure many of us remember the fame the American idol contestant William Hung received after his Ricky martin "She Bang" rendition. This next dance break is from Kim Zolciak from The Bravo Reality Series, The Real House Wives of Atlanta. This is her performance at the White Party. Now keep in mind this video has been edited and produced so it's not to bad, actually kind of a hot track.



This is Kim Live on The Ellen DeGeneres

Now this song and Kim's follow up single Google Me inspired Q-100 Bert show Co-host Melissa Carter to write her song Unplugged. Inspired may not be the right word to use since Carter felt that with the right producer and auto tune anyone can have a hit song. You can find both Tardy for the Party and Unplugged on itunes.

An additional note all the proceeds of Unplugged go to support The Melissa Carter Transplant Fund of Piedmont Hospital.

Yolanda Be Cool & DCUP We No Speak Americano Extended Version

So this song is number 29 on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100. The song is so fresh and fun and what a great video. Hope you all enjoy!

Down With Webster - Whoa Is Me

I've always had a strange obsession with Canada. Maybe it started in my early childhood watch show like You Can't Do That on Television. No matter what some great things come out of Canada including this group Down with Webster and their song, that is number 27 on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100, Whoa is me.

Shawn Desman - Night Like This (New Hot RnB Music 2010)

Another Canadian artist for you today. Shawn Desman. One of the great thing about doing this blog is discovering new artist and new music from all over the world. Music and dance are universal and has the power to bring us together. So grab a partner and dance on a Night Like This.

Fefe Dobson - Stuttering

This song is at number 13 on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100. It's been a while since I've heard a song from Fefe Dobson.

Rihanna - What's My Name? ft. Drake

This song is climbing up the charts both in the U.S and Canada. Has Rihanna put out a song that was not a hit?

Kyle Riabko - Pop Medley (Saskatoon 2009)

My search for new artist, great music and something to move to, took me to our neighbor to the north, Canada. To be honest I had never heard of this guy before but after seeing this clip I will have my eye on him. You may recognize Kyle Riabko from his role on 90210. Here he is doing a medley of pop songs. You gotta love a guy with a guitar. Enjoy!

10 Posts you may have missed

Happy Black Friday 4 PM Dance Breakers!!

It's about 10 AM so many people have been out for hours now doing their post Thanksgiving shopping.  But in case you are going out later today or coming back in for a short break before you hit the stores again.  Here is some 10 blogs that you may have missed and hopefully this will get you pumped up to get that shopping done.  Happy spending and dancing.

Janet Jackson - All 4 U

Christina Aguilra - Not Myself Tonight

Cee Lo Green - F*%K You

Willow Smith - Whip My Hair

Aquanote - Nowhere

Far East Movement - Like a G6

Mary J. Blige - Just Fine

Glee - Teenage Dream

Jay Z ft Alicia Keys - Empire State of Mind

Top 10 Blog Posts

Happy Thanksgiving 4 PM Dance Breakers!

Almost three months ago to the day I started building this blog.  As I stop to give thanks today, I would like to Thank everyone who has been reading the blog.  I had no idea what to expect when I started this, but the journey so far has been great. Thanks to the readers in the U.S, Denmark, UK, Canada, Russia, Georgia, Bolivia, Ireland, Australia and India.  I hope you have been enjoying the music and the dance and I hope you are able to share it with friends. 

Please feel free to leave comments or request songs.  I am always looking for new music and the next Big Break.  Today's posts are a look back over the last three months.  The Top 10 post you all ran out to dance to and 10 post you may have missed.

Enjoy, Dance and Be Thankful!

Top 10 Post

This song was just posted but already made your top 10. Debuting at number 10,

Glee - Just The Way You Are

Another song that was posted just this week, but got a lot of traffic, is a live performance by Pink. Debuting at number 9 here's

Pink- Raise Your Glass-AMA Performance

The second of three Glee songs to make this top 10 list at number 8,

Glee- Forget You

With a hot hook, a killer producer and a dash of auto tune, Bert Show co-host Melissa Carter, set out to prove that anyone can make a hit single.  Well she did just that. At number 7 here is

Melissa Carter - Unplugged

Slash and Fergie seem like an unlikely duo but their new single seemed to have everyone buzzing.  Maybe it was the sexy video, or the hard rock beat. Either way your 6th most viewed post sizzles.

Slash ft. Fergie - Beautiful Dangerous

The final Glee song in this top 10 list takes an old classic and meshes it with a hot hit. Number 5

Glee- Sing in the Rain/Umbrella

It was surprising to see how readers took to this next post.  One of my favorite local Atlanta bands at number 4 here's

Vortex Park - Bee Sting

The next post on the list is not a song, but an interview.  Cee Lo Green's album The Lady Killer seems to be all the talk.  Your number 3 post

What's Old is New Again -Cee Lo Green on NPR

Your number 2 post has been up for less then 24 hours and has quickly became one of the most viewed videos on The 4 PM Dance Break. At number 2...

The Black Eyed Peas - The Time (Dirty Bit)

Here it is your number 1 post.  This one is pretty amazing and shows that songs and dances that are classic are labeled as such for a reason.  Your number 1 post...

Fred Astaire - Royal Wedding Ceiling Dance

The Black Eyed Peas - The Time (Dirty Bit)

It seems to be fitting to play this song today, since Jennifer Gray won Dancing with the Stars last night. Here are The Black Eyed Peas putting their spin on Time of my Life from Dirty Dancing.  It just feels right.  "No body puts Baby in the corner."

Glee Cast - Just The Way You Are (Glee Cast Version)

Glee, one of the best shows on TV IMHO, brought a tear to my eye this week when Finn sang this song to Curt. Take the number a number one song put it with a number one show and you get well this...

Jai Ho (You Are My Destiny)

So not exactly what I wanted to share but it's a great to see different influence coming together. Jai Ho and You are my Destiny from the Pussy Cat Dolls

Love Mera Hit Hit - Billu Barber

At first listen of this song I was dancing at my desk. Some great music from India

"Friend in Need" by RedNo.5

They may not be Native American but I heard this sung by Ulali and so I felt the connection it's a great song and it is posted in the spirit of Thanks, giving and friendship

Ulali sings Maybe

I just love this song. I was first introduced to this group during my summers on the Cherokee Reservation in North Carolina. Some of the best times of my life happened on that Reservation. Find the beat of your heart and dance.

Ulali in Performance

In celebration of Thanksgiving. I thought I would give a nod to some Native American Artist out there. I love this group their music is amazing. Here is Ulali, reminding us to dance and to never forget who we are or where we came from. Enjoy Happy Thanksgiving!!!

INFERNAL - Self Control

A bonus blog from Infernal

INFERNAL - From Paris to Berlin

Infernal is another great group that has made it's way to Europe.

Aqua - Barbie Girl

This song made a big slpash in the U.S.

Alphabeat - The Spell (Official Video)

In the few shorts months I have been doing the 4'O Clock Dance Break Blog I have had some great response form folks here in Atlanta. What has surprised me is the number of folks in Denmark who are viewing the blog. To everyone reading I want to thank you. I hope you are enjoying what you hear and read. So today I thought I would play some artist from Denmark as a nod to the readers there. Enjoy!

Alphabeat is now in the UK but if my research is correct they started off in Denmark.

Jesse McCartney - Shake

New Music from Jesse McCartney.

(HD) Pink performs "Raise Your Glass" at the 2010 AMA's - 11/21/10

Bonus Blog of the day. Pink kills it every time and her performance at the 2010 AMA's is no exception. So Raise Your Glass to the never to be counted out, Pink!

Shakira ft. Freshlyground - Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) (The Offici...

Christina Aguilera - Something's Got a Hold On Me (Burlesque)

One of my favorite artist ever!!!!! Christina Aguilera constantly amazes me with her voice, her courage and her versatility. Since I'm looking at Latin artist and in honor of her upcoming movie debut in Burlesque staring Cher here is the Lady X herself.

Ricky Martin - Livin' La Vida Loca

Today's dance break will take a look at Latin artist. The feel and rhythm of Latin music has certainly made it's mark here in the U.S. and across the globe. I thought I'd start with Ricky Martin to get things going.

Don Omar - Hasta Abajo

GLEE - "Umbrella/Singin' In the Rain" Full Performance

Another 4 PM Dance Break Bonus Blog. Last week I posted some classic dances from Gene Kelly from Singing in the Rain. This week Glee did a great Singing in the Rain/Umbrella mash-up. So I thought I would post to show what is old is new again. Props to Gwyneth Paltrow and the Cast of Glee.

Melissa Carter records "Unplugged" at ICON studios Atlanta

It's a 4 PM Dance Break Bonus Blog. A few weeks ago I posted a link to a new song by Atlanta radio morning show host, Melissa Carter. Well here is a video that shows the making of the song as well as the Unplugged debut video.
"Tonight we're goin' U.P. so look in my eyes and speak to me."

Eminem - White Trash Party - (W.T.P) Recovery "NEW ALBUM" Lyrics Trogg-...

Of course I could not do a pretty fly for a white guy salute with out giving a nod to one of the sickest rappers out there. His newest album Recovery is probably his best album since his debut album. Here's a little White trash Party from my boy Eminem! Raise up and dance.

Slash - Beautiful Dangerous ft. Fergie

Thought I'd go to an old school artist who is definitely fly for a white guy and is still turning out hits. This time Slash, from Guns N' Roses, teams up with Fergie, from the Black Eyed Peas in Beautiful Dangerous.

MGMT - Electric Feel

These guys have a cool different vibe. One of the cast members of Hairspray turned me on to them. So far I like what I hear, what about you?

Die Antwoord - Enter The Ninja (Explicit Version)

Saw them on Jimmy Kemmel thought it had a pretty good beat and a different sound.

Yelawolf - Pop The Trunk

Yelawolf, a southern rapper being compared to Eminem. Would love to hear your thoughts on this guy. First read about him in an Atlanta paper Creative Loafing.

Girl Talk - Oh No

Pretty Fly for a white guy. These next few post are dedicated to some artists that I am just now getting turned onto.
This fist one, Girl Talk a great DJ who does some off the hook mash-ups.
Definitely worth the listen and of course worth the dance!

Stevie Wonder - All I Do (Live At Last London 2008)

This dance break is coming to you from my partner in crime in New York.

4 PM Dance Break on Facebook

Hey everyone! The 4 O'clock Dance Break has a Facebook page too. You can see even more fun dance videos and find out what's going on in Atlanta and around the world. Visit us at 4PMdancebreak. In the mean time keep on dancing, it's good for the heart mind and soul!

Cee Lo Green 'Bright Lights Bigger City' OFFICIAL VIDEO

More music from The Lady Killer. This one has more of a James Bond vibe. So grab your Pussy galore and dance.

What's Old is New Again - Cee Lo Green NPR

Cee Lo Green seems to be everywhere these days. His recent hit single "Forget You", that being the clean version of the songs title, was featured on this weeks episode of Glee. Today, NPR aired an interview discussing his newest album The Lady Killer.

Cee Lo first came onto the scene with Atlanta group Goodie Mob and is probably best know for his Gnarls Barkley hit Single "Crazy". His new album The Lady Killer has a classic sound that is more timeless, while still keeping Cee Lo's signature sounds of camp and funk. Hearing some of the cuts off the album I was instantly transported to my youth. Those cold winter days up north listening to Classic R&B and Soul in my dads old Buick.

It makes me wonder, is the younger generation ready for such classic sounds to return to the air waves? Having grown up listen to Marvin Gay, Al Green and Earth Wind and Fire, The Lady Killer album brought back a feeling of nostalgia. However, if you formative years were spent listening to Britney and Green Day would you appreciate this album as much?

Take a listen to this Cee Lo Green interview on NPR's All Things Considered. I would love to hear what you think of the modern retro sounds of The Lady Killer.

GLEE - "Forget You" Full Performance feat. Gwyneth Paltrow!

Here is your Glee song of the week! Gwyneth Paltrow did an amazing job. I hope we get to see her later this season.

Vortex Park -Bee Sting

One of my favorite songs, from one of my favorite local Atlanta bands. These guys are the bee knees, pun totally intended. Their new album, Follow the Elephant will be released soon. You can check out more music from Vortex park on their website.

Jeremy Aggers "Leatherstrap" live at Paste

Jeremy Aggers is a local Atlanta musician. It's great music and I love music that has some soul to it. These are great guys. Hope you enjoy. Remember a song doesn't have to be down and dirty or have a hip hop beat to dance to it. Find your rhythm, find your soul, find your inner dancer.

Richard Devine - Live 2009 New Years Eve

Today the 4 PM Dance break is going to look at all types of music. This first one comes from DJ Richard Devine. He is a amazing DJ and a great guy! Hope you like it.

Richard Devine - Live 2009 NYE After-party from Richard Devine on Vimeo.

Lil Wil - My Dougie (video)

Learn To Do The "Dougie Dance"

So at the 4 O'Clock Dance break we have been bringing you some great songs to bust out to and introduced you, hopfully to some new music and new artists. Now we are going to take it one step further. Today, we are going to show you some new moves that you can do at the office home or in your car. You may already know this one it's called the Dougie.

Micheal Jackson's dancers here in Atlanta doing the dougie dance

Dance is everywhere you go. The great thing about Atlanta is there is so much talent all over the city. You can find great dancers performing in opera's, ballet's, musicals or The Little Five Points MARTA Station. Take a look.

Fred Astaire - Royal Wedding - Famous Ceiling Dance

One of the most famous and memorable of the classic movie dance Fred Astaire in Royal Wedding Dancing. Yes the famous ceiling dance.

Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers - I Won't Dance

Fred Astaire - Puttin' On the Ritz (DVD Quality)

Gene Kelly with Tom & Jerry (HD & HQ)

"I'm Singing in the rain", Gene Kelly

Singing in the Rain

Being an avid support of theatre and the arts. A friend of mine and I traveled to Gainsvile, GA to see a production of Singing in the Rain at The Gainsville Theatre Alliance. I had never seen this show before and I was truly amazed. So today's 4 PM dance break is dedicated to classic dance numbers from a timeless era.

BLOOM by gloATL

gloATL is an amazing troup that takes art to the people. If your ever out and about in Atlanta you may just come across a gloATL performance. They have performed at Lenox Mall, The Woodruff Arts Centre and many other venues across Atlanta. Learn more about gloATL at www.gloatl.com/

Getting to Know Stephen Loch

Here is a Dancer who just moves me. Graceful, Grateful and an all around swell guy. Get to know Stephen Loch from Brooks and Cmpany at the 4 O'clock Dance Break. Learn more about Brooks and Company at www.brooksandcompanydance.org

CORE Performance Company in Polly Motley's Charmed Romantics

Living in Atlanta we have art all around us. Today I thought I would highlight some of the great dance companies here in Atlanta. This clip is from a group in Decatur, GA. If you want to learn more about this amazing troup visit www.coredance.org

Glee - Free Your Mind / Stop! In the Name of Love (FULL STUDIO VERSION)

This week Glee was so amazing there had to be two Glee songs of the week.

Glee - Teenage Dream (FULL STUDIO VERSION)

donna summer - hot stuff

It's hard not to focus on Donna Summer when you are talking about Disco. So many Hits and so beautiful.

DONNA SUMMER - LAST DANCE

Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive ( 1977 )

The Trammps - Disco Inferno

The 4 O'clock Dance Break has Disco Fever Today! So dust off those Bell bottoms and but on those Platform shoes and Burn Baby Burn!!!



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Muppet Babies Intro

I could do this all day but I will leave you with this one last great tv theme song from my youth. Be young and dance!

Disney Theme Songs

Got to give it up to Disney. Here are four great theme songs from Disney cartons.

Thunder Cats Intro

Silverhawks Opening

Top 10 cartoon theme songs from the 80's

This Top 10 Countdown sums up the feel of 80's Tv theme songs for kids.

Jem Theme Song

Two them songs to the same show.

Roundhouse Theme Song

1989 Kids Incorporated Theme Song

This is great! Notice two current stars in the credits.

TLC - All That Theme Song

Kidd Video Theme Song (season2)

Being a child of the 80's we had some of the best and worst TV out there. But it always brings back found memories. Even our cartoons had kicks ass theme songs. These next few 4 'O clock dance breaks are dedicated to TV theme songs that keep rockin' and movin' from your radio to your video.

I'm Feeling Myself

Could she be the next Willow Smith. Why are artist getting younger and young, but in the interest of dance. Here you go Shaniah

Flo Rida - Club Can't Handle Me ft. David Guetta [Official Music Video] ...

Flo Rida does it again. He makes me want to do my thing during the 4 O'clock Dance Break!

Blind Melon - No Rain

The Blind Melon Bee Girl is an iconic character in music video history. Be your own icon and dance!

R.E.M. - It's The End Of The World As We Know It (And I...

Tongue Twister Songs make great dance breaks. One of my favorite. Totally takes me back to High School. Enjoy!

Unplugged - Melissa Carter

Here's the next big dance break.  Check out this new song Unplugged by Atlanta Morning Show DJ Melissa Carter of The Bert Show.

Look for the song on itunes. Proceeds will benefit The Melissa Carter Transplant Fund of Piedmont Hospital.

Barenaked Ladies - One Week (Video)

Today's Facebook 4 PM Dance Break!

Whitney Houston - I wanna Dance with Somebody

Going back to the 80's, Whitney's hey day. We all just somebody to dance with. So for the 4 PM Dance Break grab a partner and dance. They'll thank you for it.

Mary J Blige - Just Fine

This is one of those 4 PM Dance Breaks you just can't help but move to. On a cold rainy day like this get up and dance.

Boyz II Men - Motown Philly

Today's Facebook 4 PM Dance Break!!! I don't know it just felt right.