Musical Style and Performance
Madcon describe their musical style as a retro-urban mix with influences from funk, soul and hip hop (with additional elements from reggae, Latin and African musical influences).
Madcon's song "Beggin'" was also featured in the movies Step Up 3, Street Dance 3D, Just Go With It, and the theatrical trailer for Bad Teacher. It was also sung by Philip Phillips on American Idol in 2012.
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