Review: Calvin Harris performs solo but should maybe hunt up a woman collaborator

Creating high-energy dance songs for female pop stars is a crowded business in 2012, one dominated by professional hit makers such as Diplo, Max Martin and Dr. Luke. So you can understand why the Scottish writer-producer Calvin Harris, who broke through in the U.S. last year with Rihanna's chart-topping "We Found Love," diversifies his attack on "18 Months." The third album he's released under his own name, it contains relatively grimy collaborations with English rappers ("Here 2 China," featuri...

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02:53 on October 29 2012

Calvin Harris leaps forward with '18 Months'

USA Today Music — Making chart-topping dance music isn't Calvin Harris' only talent: He's also an excellent grocery store clerk. more info

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01:02 on October 30 2012

Calvin Harris leaps forward with '18 Months'

Topix — Making chart-topping electronic dance music isn't Scottish music producer Calvin Harris' only talent: He's also an excellent grocery store clerk. more info

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12:00 on October 30 2012

Review: Calvin Harris performs solo but should maybe hunt up a woman collaborator

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Creating high-energy dance songs for female pop stars is a crowded business in 2012, one dominated by professional hit makers such as Diplo, Max Martin and Dr. Luke. So y... more info

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