Dimie Cat
Sultry jazz vocals meet crisp hip-hop beats. A playful, modern tribute to the Golden Age of Hollywood and the swing era, perfect for late-night cocktails.
Sultry jazz vocals meet crisp hip-hop beats. A playful, modern tribute to the Golden Age of Hollywood and the swing era, perfect for late-night cocktails.
Dimie Cat is a French vocalist and songwriter who became a central figure in the electro-swing movement of the late 2000s and early 2010s. Formed in collaboration with producer Franck Rougier, her sound identity is defined by a 'sample-based' approach that bridges the gap between traditional vocal jazz and modern electronic beats.
Her debut, 'Pin Me Up' (2009), established her as a modern 'vamp,' utilizing the visual and sonic codes of the Swing Era and Golden Age Hollywood. Her work is characterized by a high degree of artifice and stylization, often associated with the New Burlesque scene and international festivals like the Montreal Burlesque Festival. Critically, she is noted for a more 'sultry' and 'pop-oriented' take on electro-swing compared to the more aggressive 'swing-house' of her contemporaries. Since 2015, she has remained inactive, creating a cult-like mystery around her brief but influential discography. Her influence persists in the 'vintage-modern' aesthetic favored by lifestyle brands and cabaret performers.
Shares electro swing, trumpet, sample_based, nu jazz (signature)
Shares trumpet, vocal jazz, sample_based, nu jazz (instrumentation)
Shares trumpet, vocal jazz, nu jazz, saxophone (instrumentation)
Shares electro swing, trumpet, nu jazz, saxophone (signature)
Shares trumpet, vocal jazz, traditional pop, nu jazz (instrumentation)
Shares electro swing, trumpet, sample_based, nu jazz (signature)
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