The best music: from the 90s | Rising Star Giveaway - Reward 10000 Starbits diary Round 94

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When the duo of Gnarls Barkley, Danger Mouse and Cee Lo Green released Crazy in 2006, no one could have predicted the cultural tsunami that would follow. Here we tell you that this song became the anthem of a generation and revolutionized the music industry. Crazy captured the world's attention from the first day the song was released. It wasn't just another song that hit the charts. It was a bold statement, mixing neo-soul with a touch of spaghetti western thanks to a sample of the Reverber Brothers' "Last Man Standing." This unique combination of sounds creates a hypnotic atmosphere, taking listeners on an emotional journey through Cee Lo Green's introspective lyrics and captivating vocals.

But Crazy didn't just break the musical mold. He also made map history. In the UK, it became the first single to reach number one based solely on digital downloads, marking a paradigm shift in the way music was consumed and appreciated. This performance not only reflected the growing trend of digital consumption, but also emphasized that the song was a product of the times and resonated with an audience that was ready to embrace the future.

Crazy's influence is off the charts. Critics applauded it, pop culture embraced it, and awards were just around the corner. It won a Grammy Award for Best Alternative Performance and was nominated for Record of the Year. Famous magazines such as Rolling Stone and NME ranked this song at the top, cementing its status as a contemporary hit and modern classic.

Today, Crazy is an ancient classic, a testament to the fusion of genres and a reminder that music has the power to connect and transform. Gnarls Barkley marked an era and left an indelible mark on the history of music. Gnarls Barkley's Crazy music video is as much a visual masterpiece as the song that accompanies it. Directed by Robert Hales, the psychedelic art style is inspired by the Rorschach test, with symmetrical images transformed into faces, animals and abstract patterns. Cee Lo Green and Danger Mouse subtly integrate into this visual world, adding depth and mystery. Acclaimed by critics and fans alike, the video won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Direction and left a mark on culture, influencing subsequent artists and videos with its innovative and emotionally resonant approach.

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The winner is: @middle-earthling

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Congratulations @middle-earthling! Count me in for another round, please! Thank you so very much! 😁 🙏 💚 ✨ 🤙

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