Perfect Model Mix
March 16, 2013 6:50 PM Subscribe
I want to make a mix CD for my niece who is an aspiring model. What should be on it?
My 17 yr old niece just got 1st runner up in her first pageant and also recently was in a student movie. She's also done a couple cat walks and things like that.
I want to celebrate her! So I'm making her a CD, as one does. Can you help me pick some awesome songs for it? I'm envisioning this as her model AMP UP CD, that helps get her all fierce and stuff.
Here's what we've picked so far:
1. Christina Aguilera -- Vanity
2. The Weather Girls -- It's Raining Men
3. RuPaul -- Jealous of My Boogie
4. Right Said Fred -- I'm Too Sexy
5. Christina -- GLAM
Likes include: Britney Spears, disco-y stuff, big production anthemic power songs. Dislikes: Rihanna, "Who Runs the World? Girls!", and slow/sad music.
For some reason I keep thinking of this as the model version of Barney's mix from How I Met Your Mother -- it should be a "getting glammed up" power CD with no ebbs, just ups.
My 17 yr old niece just got 1st runner up in her first pageant and also recently was in a student movie. She's also done a couple cat walks and things like that.
I want to celebrate her! So I'm making her a CD, as one does. Can you help me pick some awesome songs for it? I'm envisioning this as her model AMP UP CD, that helps get her all fierce and stuff.
Here's what we've picked so far:
1. Christina Aguilera -- Vanity
2. The Weather Girls -- It's Raining Men
3. RuPaul -- Jealous of My Boogie
4. Right Said Fred -- I'm Too Sexy
5. Christina -- GLAM
Likes include: Britney Spears, disco-y stuff, big production anthemic power songs. Dislikes: Rihanna, "Who Runs the World? Girls!", and slow/sad music.
For some reason I keep thinking of this as the model version of Barney's mix from How I Met Your Mother -- it should be a "getting glammed up" power CD with no ebbs, just ups.
At the risk of saying something obvious, 'Supermodel' is another RuPaul possibility.
posted by box at 6:57 PM on March 16, 2013 [5 favorites]
posted by box at 6:57 PM on March 16, 2013 [5 favorites]
"Perfect Day" by Hoku. It's on the Legally Blonde soundtrack.
posted by carolinecrane at 7:00 PM on March 16, 2013
posted by carolinecrane at 7:00 PM on March 16, 2013
Kraftwerk's The Model might be too slow for her, but seems obvious given the theme. I've also heard some interesting mashups of it that might be better if she's looking for something peppier.
posted by immlass at 7:10 PM on March 16, 2013
posted by immlass at 7:10 PM on March 16, 2013
"Supermodel" from the Clueless soundtrack is awesome!
posted by katypickle at 7:16 PM on March 16, 2013 [4 favorites]
posted by katypickle at 7:16 PM on March 16, 2013 [4 favorites]
It seems to me like there might be room for a Prince song on there, but I can't say which one would fit best.
posted by mr. digits at 7:29 PM on March 16, 2013 [1 favorite]
posted by mr. digits at 7:29 PM on March 16, 2013 [1 favorite]
It seems to me like there might be room for a Prince song on there, but I can't say which one would fit best.
I'm going to say "Kiss".
posted by padraigin at 7:31 PM on March 16, 2013
I'm going to say "Kiss".
posted by padraigin at 7:31 PM on March 16, 2013
also see
Fergie "Glamorous"
Drake/T.I. - Fancy (I suppose you may want the radio edit because of a few words.. only a few!)
Alicia Keys "Girl on Fire"
posted by citron at 7:37 PM on March 16, 2013 [1 favorite]
Fergie "Glamorous"
Drake/T.I. - Fancy (I suppose you may want the radio edit because of a few words.. only a few!)
Alicia Keys "Girl on Fire"
posted by citron at 7:37 PM on March 16, 2013 [1 favorite]
It seems to me like there might be room for a Prince song on there, but I can't say which one would fit best.
U Got the Look
posted by citron at 7:37 PM on March 16, 2013 [2 favorites]
U Got the Look
posted by citron at 7:37 PM on March 16, 2013 [2 favorites]
The theme from FTV's old show Model Flat is pretty apt.
posted by merocet at 7:38 PM on March 16, 2013
posted by merocet at 7:38 PM on March 16, 2013
Tyra Banks' Shake Ya Body is not a complete disaster.
posted by roger ackroyd at 7:46 PM on March 16, 2013
posted by roger ackroyd at 7:46 PM on March 16, 2013
ugh instant regrets
no Tyra Banks. Go for classic Grace Jones instead.
posted by roger ackroyd at 7:50 PM on March 16, 2013 [1 favorite]
no Tyra Banks. Go for classic Grace Jones instead.
posted by roger ackroyd at 7:50 PM on March 16, 2013 [1 favorite]
More RuPaul: Covergirl.
Edit: Ooh, and I just suggested this for a workout list but maybe for this one as well: Beyonce's Run the World (Girls)... so much badass girlpower.
posted by jorlyfish at 8:09 PM on March 16, 2013
Edit: Ooh, and I just suggested this for a workout list but maybe for this one as well: Beyonce's Run the World (Girls)... so much badass girlpower.
posted by jorlyfish at 8:09 PM on March 16, 2013
Chicks On Speed -- Fashion Rules (that sad concert clip is the only version I could get to work on YouTube, but I'm sure the original is easily downloaded.)
Actually, most things by Chicks On Speed would probably appeal. They're a sort of techno/electroclash group of art school girls who sing a lot about art/style/glamour/club-kid culture/etc. A friend of mine worked with them for a while, and I seem to remember there being some kind of fashion component to their performances. Maybe they design those crazy costumes they're wearing in the above clip?
posted by Sara C. at 8:11 PM on March 16, 2013
Actually, most things by Chicks On Speed would probably appeal. They're a sort of techno/electroclash group of art school girls who sing a lot about art/style/glamour/club-kid culture/etc. A friend of mine worked with them for a while, and I seem to remember there being some kind of fashion component to their performances. Maybe they design those crazy costumes they're wearing in the above clip?
posted by Sara C. at 8:11 PM on March 16, 2013
I'm going to say "Kiss".
"Raspberry Beret" wouldn't be out of place, either.
posted by Sara C. at 8:11 PM on March 16, 2013 [1 favorite]
"Raspberry Beret" wouldn't be out of place, either.
posted by Sara C. at 8:11 PM on March 16, 2013 [1 favorite]
Oh, here's another perfect Chicks On Speed track:
Glamour Girl
posted by Sara C. at 8:13 PM on March 16, 2013
Glamour Girl
posted by Sara C. at 8:13 PM on March 16, 2013
Pussycat Dolls, Don't Cha (Wish Your Girlfriend Was Hot Like Me)
posted by drlith at 8:15 PM on March 16, 2013 [1 favorite]
posted by drlith at 8:15 PM on March 16, 2013 [1 favorite]
Not explicitly fashion/model/hotness related, but no disco-ey teen girl friendly Getting Fierce mix should be without Le Tigre's cover if I'm So Excited.
posted by Sara C. at 8:22 PM on March 16, 2013 [1 favorite]
posted by Sara C. at 8:22 PM on March 16, 2013 [1 favorite]
Derp, I missed the dislike list apparently. Whoops.
But what about D.A.N.C.E. or DVNO by Justice?
posted by jorlyfish at 8:49 PM on March 16, 2013
But what about D.A.N.C.E. or DVNO by Justice?
posted by jorlyfish at 8:49 PM on March 16, 2013
Aqua - Barbie Girl
Lenny Kravitz - American Woman
Josie and The Pussycats - 3 Small Words
Letters to Cleo - I want you to Want Me (Cheap Trick Cover)
Save Ferris - Come On Eileen (Dexy's Midnight Runner Cover)
Save Ferris - Under 21
posted by Nanukthedog at 8:51 PM on March 16, 2013
Lenny Kravitz - American Woman
Josie and The Pussycats - 3 Small Words
Letters to Cleo - I want you to Want Me (Cheap Trick Cover)
Save Ferris - Come On Eileen (Dexy's Midnight Runner Cover)
Save Ferris - Under 21
posted by Nanukthedog at 8:51 PM on March 16, 2013
Sexyback - Justin Timberlake
Simply Irresistible - Robert Palmer
posted by ainsley at 9:29 PM on March 16, 2013
Simply Irresistible - Robert Palmer
posted by ainsley at 9:29 PM on March 16, 2013
For David Bowie ++++
Rio by Duran Duran
An awesome pre-club song...
Inner City Good Life.
posted by jbenben at 10:37 PM on March 16, 2013
Rio by Duran Duran
An awesome pre-club song...
Inner City Good Life.
posted by jbenben at 10:37 PM on March 16, 2013
Why, Lady Gaga's "Fashion" of course!
"Stilyagi" by Puro Instinct comes to mind, but it might be a little downtempo.
Justin Timberlake's "Suit and Tie?'
Katy Perry's "Firework?"
The Strokes' "Modern Girls & Old Fashioned Men?"
Kreayshawn's "Gucci Gucci?"
Gwen Stefani's "Harajuku Girls?"
Christina Aguilera's "Glam?"
if she's not afraid of great tunes not released in her lifetime, how about Sheila E's "Glamorous Life" or "Work That Skirt" by the B-52's?
posted by tealsocks at 12:18 AM on March 17, 2013 [1 favorite]
"Stilyagi" by Puro Instinct comes to mind, but it might be a little downtempo.
Justin Timberlake's "Suit and Tie?'
Katy Perry's "Firework?"
The Strokes' "Modern Girls & Old Fashioned Men?"
Kreayshawn's "Gucci Gucci?"
Gwen Stefani's "Harajuku Girls?"
Christina Aguilera's "Glam?"
if she's not afraid of great tunes not released in her lifetime, how about Sheila E's "Glamorous Life" or "Work That Skirt" by the B-52's?
posted by tealsocks at 12:18 AM on March 17, 2013 [1 favorite]
Cold Dust Girl makes me think of this.
posted by DisreputableDog at 4:00 AM on March 17, 2013
posted by DisreputableDog at 4:00 AM on March 17, 2013
I absolutely adore Ladykillers by Lush for all its uptempo-don't-f*ck-with-me-grrl-power grar.
Also, pretty much anything by Deee-Lite.
posted by mon-ma-tron at 12:50 PM on March 17, 2013
Also, pretty much anything by Deee-Lite.
posted by mon-ma-tron at 12:50 PM on March 17, 2013
Born This Way by Lady Gaga- good beat to strut to.
We Are Golden by Mika
posted by Lay Off The Books at 1:27 PM on March 17, 2013
We Are Golden by Mika
posted by Lay Off The Books at 1:27 PM on March 17, 2013
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posted by zer0render at 6:55 PM on March 16, 2013 [1 favorite]