Danzel alias Johan Waem was born in Beveren-Waas, Belgium on November 9, 1976.
He was 1 of the 20 finalists of the Belgian Idols; "Idool 2003".
Singles
"You Are All Of That"
You Are All Of That was the first single released by Ministry Of Sound in late 2003 in the UK Singles Charts. The first single of the English DJ Danzel was a failure, reaching the Number 80 in the UK Singles Charts, and the Number 69 in the UK Dance Charts. The single wasn't promoted outside the UK and Ireland, that peaked at the Number 85.
"Pump It Up"
Pump It Up was the second single from the British DJ Danzel, released by Ministry Of Sound UK. The single was a Massive-Hit in all the DanceFloors of all the UK Clubs and Discos. In the UK Dance Chart, the single reached the Number 2, and it become a Hit. The single was also released in Europe and Australia being a Hit in the Dance and Club Charts. "Pump It Up" reached the Number 9 in the Australian Top Charts and peaked at the Number 3 in the Australian Club Charts, and in the European Singles Charts, the single was another Hit, peaking at the Number 7 in the German Singles Charts and the Number 11 in France. "Pump It Up" also was released in the USA, reaching the Number 15 in the Dance Charts. The single sold more 500,000 copies worldwide.
"Put Your Hands In The Air!"
Put Your Hands In The Air! is the third single from the English DJ Danzel, released in 2005. The single was released in the United Kingdom, in May 2005, and peaked at the #21. The single was a Hit in the UK Dance Charts, reaching the Number 6 and was a MAssive-Hit in the UK-Clubs. The single was released one month later in Europe ans Asia, but with the single hasn't generated much interest outside the UK, peaking at the #40 in Ireland and France, and in Germany peaked at #52. In the United States, the single was only had a Physical Release in the USA Charts.
"My Arms Keep Missing You"
The fourth single, My Arms Keep Missing You was released again by Ministry Of Sound, and it has been released in the summer of 2006. Danzel's new single was a cover of the British DJ F.R.A.N.K. The single didn't performed as well as the last single "Pump It Up", being released only in Australia, peaking at the position Number 74. The single was also released in the Spanish Charts, but only as a Physical Release. The single had a minor success in the Ibiza Clubs, but was a Summer Hit. In Spain, the single was included in a Summer Compilation called "Disco Estrella Volume 9", album released by the Spanish Recording Label ValeMusic Spain, a subsidiary of SonyBMG Spain. The single is released in late 2006 in the British Charts.
The single has been released in the UK Dance Charts, rising the Number 9, but soon, leaving the Top 10 Dance, reaching in the second week the Number 11.
Discography
Countries where Danzel had success: United Kingdom (UK), Ireland (IRE), Australia (AUS), France (FRA), Germany (GER), United States (USA), Netherlands (NL), China (CHN), Japan (JPN), Spain (SPA), Italy (ITA) and Belgium (BEL).
Downtown
Danzel Lyrics
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You can always go - downtown.
When you've got worries all the noise and the hurry
Seems to help
I know - downtown.
Just listen to the music of the traffic in the city
Linger on the sidewalk where the neon signs are pretty
How can you lose?
you can forget all your troubles
Forget all your cares
so go - downtown
Things 'll be great when you're - downtown
No finer place for sure - downtown
Everything's waiting for you - downtown.
Don't hang around and let your problems surround you
There are movies shows - downtown.
Maybe you know some little places to go to where they never close-
downtown.
Just listen to the rhythm of a gentle bossa nova
You'll be dancing with 'em too before the night is over happy again.
The lights are much brighter there
you can forget all your troubles, forget all your cares
So Go, Downtown where all the lights are bright
Downtown - waiting for you tonight
Downtown - you're gonna be all right now
Downtown...
Downtown...
Downtown...
And you may find somebody kind to help and understand you
Someone who is just like you
and needs a gentle hand to guide them along.
So maybe I'll see you there
we can forget all our troubles
Forget all our cares
so go - downtown
Things 'll be great when you're - downtown
don't wait a minute more - downtown
Everything is waiting for you -
downtown
downtown
downtown
downtown.
"Downtown" by Danzel is a song that encourages listeners who are feeling lonely and troubled to go to downtown areas, where there are various activities and distractions that can make one forget their problems. The song's upbeat melody, as well as its lyrics, invite the listener to experience the city's vibrancy and energy, which can have a positive effect on one's mood. The singer suggests that one can find comfort and solace in the city, where there is music, exciting lights, and an open-minded community, among others.
The chorus's lyrics, "Things 'll be great when you're - downtown, No finer place for sure - downtown, Everything's waiting for you - downtown," tell the listener that life can be easier and more rewarding when they take a leap of faith and try something new. The verse, "And you may find somebody kind to help and understand you, Someone who is just like you and needs a gentle hand to guide them along," implies that going to downtown areas can also result in finding people who share your interests and predicaments, providing friendship and support when needed. Thus, the singer suggests that one should step out of their comfort zone and take a chance to discover the excitement that exists outside their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
When you're alone and life is making you lonely
When you're feeling isolated and gloomy
You can always go - downtown.
You can find solace in the lively atmosphere of the downtown area
When you've got worries all the noise and the hurry
When you're fraught with anxiety and everything seems overwhelming
Seems to help
The bustling environment of the city center provides comfort
I know - downtown.
I'm certain that the downtown vicinity will lift your spirits
Just listen to the music of the traffic in the city
Simply absorb the sounds of the cars and buses in the city streets
Linger on the sidewalk where the neon signs are pretty
Take your time strolling down the pavement where the flashy neon signs reside
How can you lose?
With such a cheerful atmosphere, it's impossible to feel defeated
The lights are much brighter there
The illumination in the downtown area is substantially greater than other areas
you can forget all your troubles
Your burdens will simply fade away
Forget all your cares
You can leave behind everything that's been weighing you down
so go - downtown
Head to the city center immediately
Things 'll be great when you're - downtown
You'll be in a much better place once you've arrived downtown
No finer place for sure - downtown
Without a doubt, the downtown area is unbeatable
Everything's waiting for you - downtown.
The downtown region has everything you could want or need
Don't hang around and let your problems surround you
Don't stay in your negative headspace and let your troubles consume you
There are movies shows - downtown.
The downtown area offers a plethora of film screenings and other forms of entertainment
Maybe you know some little places to go to where they never close
Perhaps you're familiar with some small establishments that remain open all night
Just listen to the rhythm of a gentle bossa nova
Simply relax and tune into the soothing beat of the bossa nova music
You'll be dancing with 'em too before the night is over happy again.
Eventually, you'll find yourself dancing with others and elated once more
So Go, Downtown where all the lights are bright
Head to the city center where the gleaming lights are the most intense
Downtown - waiting for you tonight
The downtown zone anticipates your presence this evening
Downtown - you're gonna be all right now
You'll feel much better once you arrive in the downtown area
And you may find somebody kind to help and understand you
You could encounter someone compassionate that'll lend an ear and relate to your struggles
Someone who is just like you
An individual in a comparable situation as yourself
and needs a gentle hand to guide them along.
Likewise, they require the support of a caring person to get through their tribulations
So maybe I'll see you there
Perhaps we'll cross paths in the downtown area
we can forget all our troubles
Together, we can abandon our concerns
Forget all our cares
And leave behind whatever is bothering us
don't wait a minute more - downtown
Don't hesitate any longer - get downtown as soon as possible
Everything is waiting for you - downtown
The downtown zone is anticipating your arrival and all its pleasures await you
downtown
The downtown area is where you should be
downtown
The downtown area is best
downtown
The downtown area is incomparable
downtown.
The downtown area is the place to be.
Writer(s): William Daniel White, Scott Andrew Holderby, James J. Sanguinetti, Gannon Chaffee Hall, Daniel Drottson, Johan Waem, Ernest Drummond William, Tony Hatch, Glen Burtnik, Arthur Leonard Liboon, Daniel E. Stein, Joel Scott Goodman, Jaco van Rijswijk, James Francis Cauty Copyright: Hanseatic Musikverlag Gmbh & Co. Kg, Sony/ATV Music Publishing (Uk) Limited, Welbeck Music Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music Ltd., War Bride Music, E.G. Music Publr. Ltd., Welbeck Music Corp., Sony/ATV Music Publishing (Scandinavia) Kb, Musicallstars Bv, Box Of Music, WB Music Corp.
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