28. Jay-Z feat. Alicia Keys "Empire State Of Mind"
Jay-Z salutes everything from the Labor Day Parade to Vogue's Anna Wintour, Alicia Keys delivers a chorus that sounds like it's been around forever, and the production is a seamless mix of the classic and the contemporary. Of course, this being Jay-Z, it's also a bit of a love letter to himself. "I'm the new Sinatra and since I made it here, I can make it anywhere," he informs us at the start. By the end of the song, you won't be arguing
Nick Levine, Digital Spy
27. Paramore "Ignorance"
So while William's voice is as powerful as ever and her charisma shines through as usual, mention must go to the band members who do an extremely solid job of backing up the lyrics with slamming drums and crashing guitars. While Hayley is undoubtedly the face of Paramore, they are the backbone of the band.
Unrealityshout.com
26. Leona Lewis "I Will Be"
"I will be all that you want and get myself together
'Cause you keep me from falling apart
All my life, I'll be with you forever
To get you through the day and make everything okay"
25. Britney Spears "If U Seek Amy"
Just as the cutesy wordplay of "If U Seek Amy" may seem somewhat absurd, Britney Spears gives as good as she gets here. The song amounts to a clever kiss-off of her critics. She is exactly right. Any time Britney Spears is attacked in the press, there will always be plenty of people waiting to get close to her. Max Martin provides a pounding pop framework here that may have you singing the words in spite of yourself.
Bill Lamb, about.com
Empire State of Mind <333 though I could've sworn it would be higher.
**** Me and Ignorance were good for about a month, and I haven't heard I Will Be.
Halo, Make Her Say, Empire State of Mind, Knock You Down, I Gotta Feeling, Paranoid, Beautiful, Forever
Great list for what it was and that Beautiful write up was on point I don't like Eminem's Arabian accent on that album either however I still loved his rhyme scheme. Less accent on Relapse 2 its gonna be genius
Over Boi-1da mellow, midtempo production, Drake addresses a special lady he considers the “Best I Ever Had.” Showcasing his skills as a singer on the hook , Drake packs his verses with the relaxed lyricism Booth readers have come to know and love—heck, he even manages to make a sexually explicit reference to The Andy Griffith Show sound romantic.
Djbooth.net
23. Kelly Clarkson "My Life Would Suck Without You"
Kelly Clarkson adds just enough sugary bubblegum to the mix to leave listeners with a sweet smile on their face. A key element that sets "My Life Would Suck Without You" above the competition is Clarkson's vocals. She once again displays the clear, resonant pipes that took her to the top of the first season of American Idol. After displaying ample versatility in edgier rock and a sojourn into country music, Kelly Clarkson has returned home to the pop foundation of her work.
Bill Lamb, about.com
22. Katy Perry "Thinking Of You"
It shows Katy's emotional, yet softer side while regretting her present relationship onto her past one. "Thinking of You" is an absolutely astounding ballad that features Katy's amazing range with her raspy, rocky yet sultry vocals. She delivers the song with full emotion and conviction in accordance to the pop/rock theme of the whole melody. All in a while Katy shows her versatility in singing these kinds of songs which she is doing exceptionally.
The Beat Review
21. Utada "Come Back To Me"
Come Back to Me starts off with brief, but energetic piano solo – Utada’s deep breathy voice follows soon after, from the first note she hits, you can instantly notice that her voice sounds beautiful, it could rival the likes of Mariah Carey and Mary J. Blige. It is deeper, more emotional and more soothing than a hot chocolate in the middle of winter.
<333 though I could've sworn it would be higher.
Better luck next time booboo! 
Love it :heart:
