Reykjavík Grapevine - 02.08.2019, Side 31

Music 31The Reykjavík GrapevineIssue 13— 2019
“You have no
option but to
shake your
money maker
when this
track starts.”
DJ
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Natalie G. Gunnarsdóttir is better
known as Yamaho, a respected
veteran DJ on the Reykjavík scene.
Known for propulsive sets that
set the dancefloor
alight, she’s been a
staple DJ at many of
the city’s best spots
since starting out
at legendary par-
ty bar Sirkus. She
won a DJ contest at
Pacha in Ibiza in
2013, and, more re-
cently, has played
everywhere from
Sónar Reykjavík to
Berghain in Ber-
lin. We asked Natalie to line up a
playlist for us of some of the all-
time favourite Icelandic tracks
that have stayed in her record
bag right into the present day.

Ellý - Sveitin Milli Sanda
This song is one of my all time fa-
vourites. When I first heard it, it
was like a religious experience for
me. Ellý is one of Iceland’s greats.
She portrays her vocal skills in
such a beautiful way.
Lúdó Sextett og Stefán -
Olsen Olsen
When I play this song it puts an in-
stant smile on my face and I can’t
stop moving. The song and lyrics
are top notch.
It’s such a joy at
all times.
GusGus -
David
T h is song is
s uch a meg-
ahit, and an-
other one of
m y a l l - t i m e
favourites. You
have no option
but to sha ke
your money maker when this track
starts. It’s a wild-thing-mega-me-
ga.
Ragnhildur Gísladóttir -
Draumaprinsinn
This one is an ‘80s power ballad
that ticks in all my boxes. I love
her voice, and it’s just an emo-
tional journey. You can’t hold
yourself back from partaking in
the song.
Páll Óskar - Horfðu á mig
Taken from the album "Seif," this is
one of the best dance/house songs
produced in Iceland. It’s been one
of my favourites since I heard it for
the first time, and it is still rele-
vant on the dance floors today. This
one is always on my playlist, wher-
ever I go.
ILO - Take you to love
ILO songs take you on a journey,
and this song is no exception.
With firm guidance, you tread
through the soundscape with
the luscious soulful vocals. Pure
bliss.
Móri - Atvinnukrimmi
‘90’s hip hop par excellence. The
Icelandic language can he hard to
flow in hip-hop, but Móri makes it
sound easy. I fell in love with the
lyrics and the beats when I first
heard it. One of the best hip hop
songs and albums produced in Ice-
land.
DJ PLAYLIST
Emotional
Soundscapes
From Páll Óskar to GusGus to MILO, DJ Yamaho lines up
her favourite Icelandic tracks
Words: Natalie G. Gunnarsdóttir & John Rogers Photo: Art Bicnick
“You have no
option but to
shake your money
maker when this
track starts.
It’s a wild-thing
mega-mega.”
Grandagarður 7, 101 Reykjavík
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