A Notable Talent

Mark Ronson. He plays guitar. He DJs. He produces music. He’s British. He has a band. His resume is more than prolific; it is a veritable cornucopia of talent.

Regardless of his famous family: sisters Samantha and Charlotte Ronson, DJ and fashion designer, respectively, and step-father, Mick Jones, no not The Clash guitarist, the Foreigner one; his attendance at Vassar College, before turning to the DJ scene in New York, his music speaks for itself. Or does it?

His tunes are not as well known as they deserve. One of his best songs is “Bang Bang Bang,” released under the moniker, Mark Ronson & The Business Intl. on an album called Record Collection.

“Bang Bang Bang” was released in 2010 and is an amalgamation of several styles. Q-Tip, Amanda Warner, and Ronson come together in a pop-hip-hop medley. With a slightly nasal, melodic voice, Warner sings in French and English. The French lyrics were both inspired and borrowed from a children’s song, “Alouette.” Q-Tip sing-speaks moderately unintelligibly, beautifully. Ronson, who co-wrote the song, DJs in the video. While boisterous and creative, “Bang Bang Bang” is prone to repetition. The video is humorous and a worthwhile watch if only to see Ronson wink at you.

Ronson stands at average height, with styled dusty brown locks, recently dyed the most shocking of platinum blonds. In addition to his stellar, nutty brown eyes and his smart dressing style, Ronson is notable for his eye for musical talents. He has produced songs and albums for Amy Winehouse, The Like, Kaiser Chiefs, and Lily Allen. Ronson is also responsible for producing childhood favorite Duran Duran’s new album.

National Public Radio informs that Ronson’s first instrument was the drums. He is now proficient at the guitar, percussion, the bass, keyboard, and he even sings. Through his beginnings as a DJ, Ronson eventually “found [his] feet as a producer.” Ronson has indeed, “found [his] feet.” His music has a certain je ne sais qoi, that allows it to fit into a medley of genres, therefore appeals to a wide audience. Everyone ought to sample at least one of his genius compilations, his songs “educat[e] people on good music and how good music is all related,” as Sean “P. Diddy” Combs believes.