Amerikanen Reacts To Svenska Klassiker: Leila K - Electric

I listened to "Electric" for the first time. Here's my reaction.
Here's the Spotify playlist of all of the reactions I've done: open.spotify.c...

[@torbjornpetersson8393]

Jessica Folcker sings the chorus. She is known for the songs How will I Know and Tell me what You Like. You should check her out.

[@bbeightynine]

Verkligen dags för Jessica Folckers låtar snart!!

[@leiper72]

Dags för lite E-Type snart hoppas jag.. Sveriges Eurodisco-farfar :)

[@PearlsOfPassion]

Cool fact: Leila K was one of Lady GaGa's favorites when she grew up, and some say that GaGa's video Judas is an homage to Leila K. :)

[@leonardhenriksson7369]

First time hearing Lady Gaga's Judas, I directly got Leila K vibes and som of the beats is directly copied from Leila K songs.

[@gronahannah8829]

When I hear her name the first thing that comes to mind is the song "Got to get"! THAT´S a classic for sure!

[@EllakGr]

It IS! A laid-back stripped down song but still energetic and cool.

[@tommiejonsson8952]

I agree. I have never heard this before and I never will again.

[@audhumbla6927]

yea I love it and this aswell is insanly good

[@bulletnutz6382]

Any E-type song is a banger! And also Ace of Base songs! Simular genre!

[@HappySwedishPancake]

Eurodance is an underrated genre, it gets you moving 😁

[@Alx-berg]

US in those times didn't know what's sounds like Eurodance, but we grew up in 90th, and we love it.

[@hlagtrvenncvrenst5121]

Pretty sure that's Jessika Folker another swedish singer doing the chorus :)

[@torbjornpetersson8393]

Yes it is! 😀

[@mollberg3501]

I used to dj at a "fritidsgård" back in the day and this track was a staple, had the kids go crazy. One of the few songs I actually enjoyed playing with it's grittiness, like the punk of Euro disco. And Jessica Folcker sings the chorus.

[@GRUNGELEOPARD]

❤

[@chalphon4907]

This is pretty much what Europe sounded like between 1992 and 1995. For more Swedish Eurotechno check out: E-Type - Russian Lullaby Basic Element - Promised man Flexx - Wake up! Look Twice - Move That Body Dr. Alban - Sing Hallelujah Melodie MC - Anyone out there

[@supernovasightseeing4133]

This song is pure energy. Like music coming out of a RedBull can. Love it! And your videos are great!

[@idas6475]

Ooooh!! I don’t know if someone has suggested him already, but while on the topic of euro dance, you neeeeed to listen to E-Type and I would recommend “This is the way”.

[@uncledub]

Jessica Folcker sjunger refrängen. Den här låten var producerad av Denniz Pop & Max Martin (Denniz Pop var Max Martins mentor) som gick bort 1998 i cancer. Jessica Folckers skiva som släpptes var hans sista projekt som han gjorde innan han gick bort. Rekommenderar att reagera till "Tell Me What You Like" som är en väldigt bra sång. Det är värt att reagera till den pga mycket av produktionen till "Tell Me What You Like" skulle bli det som var signifikant för Cheiron-soundet aka sångerna av Britney, Backstreet Boys, Nsync etc etc etc

[@SirTubeALotMore]

At least once a year I drive my neighbours crazy with Leila K and Electric …

[@DanzingDingo]

Reaction requests: Come Along by Titiyo.Neneh Cherry's half sister reached the charts internationally in 2001. A much smoother piece compared to Buffalo Stance. Jocke Berg (again) behind this song together with Peter Svensson (The Cardigans). Moviestar by Harpo (Jan Svensson) was a world wide hit in 75 - 76. "So you went to Sweden to meet Ingmar Bergman. He wasn't there or he just didn't care". Ah the lyrics.. Oh Susie by Secret Service (1979). It may not have aged well, but come on - number one in 29 countries! Your reactions put a smile on my face. Keep'em coming!

[@AnderssonHenning]

Electric was produced by famous Max Martin & Dennis Pop in their early days. But Leila K was discovered by Rob 'N' Raz. You should check out their "In Command" for some more 90's hits... kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWamgZ-Hg9Kod80

[@listonheinz9103]

Det här är så mycket 90-tal att det tåras i ögonen. Jag har tyvärr numera svårt att lyssna på denna låt utan att få bilder av DJ Trexx i huvudet.

[@peppermintcrush5794]

Hahaha!

[@carinalundberg6844]

In a new interview in a Tunisian tv show redone said that when he was at the first time in the studio with gaga he showed her a Moroccan/Sweden artist called Leila k and gaga liked her style so much and she was open of doing something inspired from her Det ni 😉. Det finns även en intervju med red one som Gry Forsell och Anders Timelle gjort med red one där han berättar om just detta.

[@perthyren601]

Soo many years since I heard this tune

[@anettedanielsson3405]

Got to get är en riktig klassiker och väldigt bra. Hoppas få se en reaction på den. Leila K är en unik artist, så synd att hon försvann ur rampljuset.

[@GRUNGELEOPARD]

Hårda bud i Mellerud

[@johanhemblom446]

I'm so glad you did this one! Finally some energy in the music :) Please do Du ska va president with Imperiet as well. Suitable in this time of government crisis ;)

[@EllakGr]

Agreed! @Jonathan Rollins Please do 'Du ska va president' by Imperiet, Jonathan Rollins

[@johanhemblom446]

If you decide to do it please take a live performance and not straight from a studio album. Studio versions by Imperiet are a bit lame. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmXcappjZ7eVjrs

[@EllakGr]

@@johanhemblom446 Agreed.

[@emma_ametist]

Army of Lovers - Give my life

[@plinderstam]

Correct the chorus is sung by Swedish singer Jessica Folcker!

[@erikloden731]

Video 4 av att fråga jonathan att reagera på mannen I den vita hatten (16 åt senare), kents bästa låt, när fansen själva fick rösta!! Älskar dina videos :)

[@MrCygge]

Still think that you need to explore Just D who's been a huge inspiration for swedish hip hop/rap. Ever if they were mid/upper class and did it a bit ironic, they still inspired a whole generation. Also want to hear your reaction to Infinite Mass - Area turns red, which is as much 90's gangsta rap we get in Sweden. Also Looptroop (Rockers) been a huge influence for my generation and swedish musicians, not sure if "the struggle continues" can be classified as a swedish classic, but still it's a great song that inspired many people as well and deserve some time in the spotlight 😊

[@Huxteble]

Just D använde ironisk humor inne i sin musik men de hade inte en ironisk inställning till hiphop.

[@stormscreed]

Alright Jonathan. Long time viewer, first time suggester. Here's a comprehensive list I've put together. None of these songs have been reacted to so far, but we do have some repeat artist. Mycket nöje! Artist - Song Name Markus Krunegård - Jag är en vampyr Nationalteatern - Kolla kolla kent - Mannen i den vita hatten (16 år senare) Gyllene Tider - Ljudet av ett annat hjärta Hoola Bandoola Band - Keops pyramid Laleh - Some Die Young / Snö / Live Tomorrow In Flames - Cloud Connected The Sounds - Living in America Eagle-Eye Cherry - Save Tonight Titiyo - Come Along Familjen - Det snurrar i min skalle Kleerup, Robyn - With Every Heartbeat Little Jinder - Super 8 Orup - Magaluf Teddybears - Cobrastyle Tommy Nilsson - Dina färger var blå Patrik Isaksson - Hos dig är jag underbar Johnossi - What's the Point Cornelis Vreeswijk - Balladen om herr Fredrik Åkare och den söta fröken Cecilia Lind Snook - Mister Cool Sahara Hotnights - Visit to Vienna / Cheek to Cheek The Cardigans - Lovefool / My Favourite Game The Hives - Hate to say I told you so

[@Doorsofprcptn]

I agree with most of these, let's go mr Rollins.

[@madmmxx]

Just an idea, to ensure that you will get the most classic tune from a certain artist. When you decided on an artist, create a KZbin poll for that artist and we can all help you find the most classic tune for that artist.

[@EllakGr]

Good idea!

[@joaquinrencoret]

In the chorus its jessica folcker , she kill it in the US Billboard with the song able to love 🎉

[@Deidara85]

Lady Gaga lists Leila K as one of her inspirations

[@idas6475]

Now THIS is a clear banger and I’m saying that as an 80’s kid *raves out of control*

[@martinlangstrom8036]

More Ted Gärdestad. Sol vind och vatten is a real classic

[@kriho02]

Har för mig att han la till Come give me love till listan på en "tuesday night hang" ett par veckor sedan!

[@susannes7023]

Agree, more Ted! There are so many great classic songs by him.

[@bigbang1891]

Längtar tills min envishet lönar sig 🤣🤣🤣 Robert Broberg "Öken"

[@tapanim6576]

You need to react to Army Of Lovers - "Obsession" and also to their song "Crucified".

[@lundholmproduction]

Det sista jag hörde från några år sedan var Leila K hemlös och helt utblottad. Rein Johanna Reinkainen gjorde en cover på denna och är enligt mig den mest intressanta artisten inom svensk EBM idag.

[@urbanlarsson8252]

Hon har blivit tagen flera gånger av polisen för bl.a. snatteri. Hon knarkade bort sin karriär. Rob N' Raz försökte hjälpa henne på fötter igen men hon var "out of control" och helt ointresserad, som man blir av knark. När centret för hemlösa fanns vid järnvägspåret vid slussen så såg jag henne komma ut därifrån bärandes på plastkassar som en "bag lady". Det var förmodligen allt hon ägde som låg i plastkassarna.

[@SLDIKJF]

Ja, äntligen lite eurodisco! Det var på den tiden man kunde vara ute och dansa hela natten😃

[@JonathanRollinssthlm305]

I can believe it!

[@ge_mig_nat_som_kanns]

Men visst är det väl Denniz Pop/Max Martin-koppling på det här?

[@susannes7023]

YESSS! 🥳 Looking forward to next episode.

[@woolyshambler7571]

God, you need to watch the Leila K documentary "Fuck You, Fuck You Very Much" - it explores a lot of Leila's issues but also about how females are expected to behave in the media industry.

[@Belnick6666]

Leila K - Electric, Doctor Alban - It's My Life and E-Type and Scooter were on my player

[@seriouspleasures]

No thanks to me and my friends (who were always mocking her, the highest-grossing female artist in Europe, because we were assholes?) Leila is finally out from her forensic psych ward and doing fine. ❤

[@JanPeterPalmblad]

U have to see and be with her live! Meening of life!

[@danielcraig243]

Loved this reaction :D

[@carinalundberg1187]

Glad att höra kopplingen till Lady Gaga, det finns nämligen en. Jag hörde Leila K när jag hörde Lady Gaga första gången och blev idiotförklarad av mina vänner. Sen hörde jag intervjun Gry och Anders gjorde med red one och se där ;) inspiration Laila K.

[@libertyjustice1620]

Please react to Familjen "Det snurrar i min skalle"

[@mattiasalsander2601]

Leila K was and is a true genius

[@sfwsfw]

You have to check out Leila K - Got to Get (from 1990) I think you would like it more :)

[@emilialarsson496]

ooojjjj vad jag har dansat till denna , den spelades på alla discon bär jag var i disco åldern

[@rebelrebel2567]

Leila k was so ahead of her time .. we don't deserve her .

Leila K

[@bikbok1019]

It’s a banger!

[@henrikj3565]

Reagera på E-Type - Life. And have a nice day😁

[@peppermintcrush5794]

Set the world on fire tycker jag. Men E-Type är ett måste!

[@susannes7023]

Coming to E-Type, you can pick just about any song - they're all the same. And they're all great, I'm a big fan of E-Type. Free like a flying deamon and Arabian star are favourites.

[@eternity68]

One just wanna DANCE 💃💃!😁 Her song "Got to get" is relly good to, not as hysterical but a good beat, react to that !

[@seriouspleasures]

She was a fucking pest, but we all still love her! She's doing better now!❤

[@TheOchsavidare]

Leila K är gästartist på en låt på Håkan Hellströms senaste skiva 🙂

[@stephanschmidt4101]

Please take a look at "Dr. Alban - it's my life" too ;-)

[@caesar98]

Familjen - Malmö Stad, eller Det snurrar i min skalle

[@mioelias8183]

I think you should react to Jessica Folcker - How Will I Know (Who You Are) :)

[@IsisMusic]

shes living on the streets of Stocholm. Homeless. If you like her give her a helping hand

[@carinaandersson7492]

Ett måste är Rob’n Raz alla deras låtar är 😊

[@nocturne7371]

This song should really be Leila K feat Jessica Folcker - Electric (Max Martin, Denniz Pop)

[@boniibobo8189]

Thats eurodance. Euro was first time pop rap was mixed with vocals.

[@PJxpanterx]

Not my favorite, and I love euro-techno, but I sure danced like crazy on the dancefloor back then....

[@larsmarcusanderson]

Ace of base - happy nation?

[@ebbabengtsdotter3571]

Red One the producer tried to convince Leila K to work with him but she wouldn’t. So he went on to work with an unknown Lady Gaga. Judas is very Leila K-esque

[@rebelrebel2567]

Thats not true at all .. leila k was already retired from making music when redone was a producer in Sweden .. he just play leila's music to lady gaga when he first met her in 2007 because she reminded him of leila k .. and gaga was so inspired by her music and thats it

[@wolfa2254]

This was a real Banger! Even compared to other songs in this genre. You Americans are crazy.

[@iveysilva6240]

Its a chorus Singer obviously

[@luxeford547]

Oh, she was a hot mess! She's doing better now, though (health wise) ❤❤❤❤ Lady Gaga is a big fan of hers so definitely has been inspired by her.

[@seriouspleasures]

She was a total pest at the time, but still we all loved her! I am *so* happy she seems to do better, and may I...erm I don't care. I'm Swedish! Listen to "Open Sesame" (I know half of the dancers. Biblically (it was many years ago. Now I'm chaste. And after that "Ça Plane Pour Moi", which I sang a few times at the local karaoke bar, when my BFF - who likes the slot machines - commented "that's not French!" I can happilly declare that I know the lyrics to "Ça Plane Pour Moi" by heart, and even native French folks are impressed, because they can't do it it! 😮 Go listen to it, because it's such a fun song! And when you nail it karaoke style, it's like you conquered the Olympics! ...if you have low standards (Swedish modesty. I'm fab AF!) Peace out!

[@Jiiimbooh]

Even in the '90s this song divided people. I don't know if it was the intensity of the song or that she was too cocky for some Swedes. It was a big hit, but some hated it. Either way, I loved the intensity of it. I think you might like the sound of her song Rude Boy more.

[@klaskristian1]

I like "Got to get" better

[@HatredPrime]

Rein did cover of this song, check it out.

[@klaskristian1]

I have a real classic 1000 dagar härifrån with Pärssons pack. React to that song!

[@mintpastill]

🤩

[@sirscruffingtoniii273]

Request: something by INFINITE MASS, G Ride preferably. Back when Swedish rappers were doing G Funk Rap.

[@john_anti]

Basshunter - Boten Anna.. Ännu en svensk klassiker du borde lyssna på..

[@ErikGsson]

Och Basshunter - DotA

[@kriho02]

jag satt hela videon o tänkte att jag skulle kommentera detta efter jag tittat klart, glad att se att jag inte var den enda :D

[@Ahvenmeister]

Commenting on old vid but check out Kalle Baah - Ugly girls

[@nicklaseriksson2625]

Yngwie Malmsteen - Black Star Live

[@molnet999]

my friend gave leila k 120 kr when she was on the streets, didn't realize it was her at first

[@Gaggelini]

mando diao strövtåg i hembygden, to chill you out after this.

[@---rb7ug]

Ace of base

[@user-bi7gm3zi1w]

Stakka Bo, Love of a woman

[@linneamidelf2582]

Sweden classic= ABC with Anna Book

[@jimmymusakka5788]

Da Buzz - Alive

[@danielstengards]

Reaction too. En svensk tiger - svegregrationen

[@66Mrlee]

denna är bra men lyssna även på JustD valfri låt :D

[@Dalkarlen]

Reagera på "calcutta" med Dr.Bombay 🤩

[@gunillamagnusson8251]

Laleh med låten goliat eller some die Young

[@ExclusivelyReclusive1]

Man you should react to Carola - När löven faller, here is the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKTMemZmhdepadU she's probably the best female singer in Sweden.

[@stefanpersson3865]

Leila K is a person you like or hate beacuse she has aditude.

[@alunx1432]

Magnus Johansson, Pappa är en flygkapten

[@fAndreas92]

Jag trodde förut ett tag att hon hette Lej Lakej xD

[@kjellswebilius7235]

Also react to Leila K's "Got to get". Her best in my opinion. "Electric" is aquite annoying song.

[@maxar2551]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKnKfJqBo5x_oKc En rolig lelja k historia🤣🤣

[@swedishgaygirl6078]

Grattis i efterskott

[@seriouspleasures]

Uhmkjyeah, Lady Gaga was heavily inspired by Leila K.

[@Belnick6666]

yea, nothing like katy perry version lol

[@emma_ametist]

Well....let's just say Ace Of Base

[@JonathanRollinssthlm305]

Yeah I know their hit songs

[@---rb7ug]

dr bombay calcutta

[@ac9184]

Lady Gaga was inspired by her

[@Doorsofprcptn]

Last I heard about her, long ago was that she was at the Grammis in the audience and simply just went out between the seats in the aisle and squatted for a pee. I thought it was hilarious at the time but now I feel like it wasn't a rational decision. Especially not after what you just said.