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Willy's Best of 2012 l Songs 18-11 REVEALED!
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besides wide awake,
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I'm ready for it
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What kind of Burn Book teas?
EDIT: Anyway, 8 out of 10 so far. Haven't heard the Azealia or Beenie Man tracks, actually.
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YOU WORK IT HAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaardDDDDDDD
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39. JUSTIN BIEBER F/ BIG SEAN - As Long As You Love Me
You know, before 2012, I originally never listened to or paid attention to Mr. Bieber, until his lead single from his technical sophomore effort, Believe. So when I heard As Long As You Love Me, I was astonished and in utter shock. The track is an example of how Justin is transitioning into a more adult role with his music, and I couldn't agree any more that if he continues to transition, he'll be THE male pop star of the 2010s. Big Sean also delivers a corny and fun verse on this pseudo-dubstep track, and things like that are why I felt it deserved to be placed on this list.
38. RIHANNA - Where Have You Been
I remember the FIRST day I heard the leak of Talk That Talk, and I swiftly agreed that Where Have You Been should be the next MONSTER single from the album. The song is an electronic masterpiece, production-wise, paired off with Rihanna's smooth vocals over the verses and chorus. Calvin Harris created magic with the deep-bass breakdown after the chorus. Although my love for this song dwindled rapidly, I can't help but include the song on here because it was a main part of my early-2012.
37. 2 CHAINZ F/ DRAKE - No Lie
Tity Boy. Tity Boy. Tity Boy. Oh how 2 Chainz has changed. You know, 2 Chainz may not be the best rapper in the world, but there's one thing he knows how to do, and that's create BOPS. No Lie is the first single from his technical major label debut, and he brought in the one man who can fill in such a chorus. Drake. Drake's vocals paired with a hot rap verse are reasons why No Lie was so successful, becoming 2 Chainz's first platinum solo single.
36. NICKI MINAJ - MASQUERADE
What can I say about Masquerade? Sonically, it's Nicki's 2012 answer to Last Chance from Pink Friday, except better. Masquerade is a pop jam produced by Dr. Luke that features some of his best production. The chorus of the track is so carefree and is basically telling you to stop and just take control of your life. Minaj spits some fun and fast-paced verses that show off just WHY she's such a versatile artist. Although the song wasn't a single from her album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, it was the main track used for Minaj's global Adidas Campaign, which helped to launch the song into the Top 150 of iTunes.
35. AZEALIA BANKS - 1991
1991 is one of my least-favorite tracks from the 1991 EP, however it's still a great track. It's basically an early-90s dance anthem, and that's exactly what I love about it. I feel like Azealia is an artist who would've fit in PERFECTLY in the early-90s NY dance scene, and I'm happy that she takes influences from that specific period in music. She really is the young killer from the N-Y-C.
34. NO DOUBT - Settle Down
No Doubt! When I first heard this track I was extremely excited because I always wondered how No Doubt would comeback in the different climate of music in 2012. The result was there comeback single Settle Down, which takes different influences from their song Hey Baby, and updates them to fit into and become one of this year's most exciting tracks. The chorus is basically telling ya'll to SETTLE the **** DOWN, for a lack of a better term. It's proof that No Doubt and more importantly Gwen Stefani are innovators of music and style.
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Where Have You Been, 1991 and Settle Down. Nice set dude.
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Originally posted by Sunderland 4ever
Where Have You Been, 1991 and Settle Down. Nice set dude.
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Thanks!
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As Long As You Love Me is shockingly... great.
1991.
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You are trash for including WHYB.
But the other tracks are amazing. Well done mate.
I can't wait to see what other tracks are in store.
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Masquerade and Settle Down are both great! Loving this list so far.
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Originally posted by MusicTalker
As Long As You Love Me is shockingly... great.
1991.
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It really is. I was surprised listening back for the list.
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You are trash for including WHYB.
But the other tracks are amazing. Well done mate.
I can't wait to see what other tracks are in store.
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And you're trash for thinking VVV isn't the 2012 answer to Super Bass
And thanks!
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Settle Down, Where Have You Been, Masquerade, As Long As You Love Me
Good set, I'm glad to see Masquerade get some love. I think that sometimes it goes unnoticed in my opinion.
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Love all but Settle Downe!
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Settle Down, Where Have You Been, Masquerade, As Long As You Love Me
Good set, I'm glad to see Masquerade get some love. I think that sometimes it goes unnoticed in my opinion.
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Thanks, and it does, and that's because VVV is usually the one that get's all the praise, but Masquerade is extremely underrated.
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Love all but Settle Downe!
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Thanks.
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38. RIHANNA - Where Have You Been
I remember the FIRST day I heard the leak of Talk That Talk, and I swiftly agreed that Where Have You Been should be the next MONSTER single from the album. The song is an electronic masterpiece, production-wise, paired off with Rihanna's smooth vocals over the verses and chorus. Calvin Harris created magic with the deep-bass breakdown after the chorus. Although my love for this song dwindled rapidly, I can't help but include the song on here because it was a main part of my early-2012.
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Sorry to say, but I concur wholeheartedly.
Which leads me to my rating of 5/6. I just can't get into that song as much as most everybody else on here.
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Originally posted by Willy.
And you're trash for thinking VVV isn't the 2012 answer to Super Bass
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But VVV doesn't match up the superiority of "Super Bass" in any way, shape, or form.
SB is just too good.
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Sorry to say, but I concur wholeheartedly.
Which leads me to my rating of 5/6. I just can't get into that song as much as most everybody else on here.
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I used to be OBSESSED with it when the album first came out, and was excited when it became a single, but then I just got annoyed when I kept hearing it on the radio. It didnt have the same magic that WFL had and still has.
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I use all but MUSTYUERADE
ALAYLM is quite the guilty pleasure to so I second that.
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MASQUERADE great list
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