- In at #6, Rihanna had a rolling ride in 2011 with her hit singles "S&M" and "Cheers" off her 2010 album Loud, as well as the release of Talk That Talk, featuring the 10 week chart topper "We Found Love" featuring Calvin Harris. This song would have topped by Best of 2011 singles list if I had properly made one.
- The #12 spot has surprisingly won me over this year. Coldplay is one of those bands I usually don't like when they're in the spotlight, but this album has something about it that I really like. Mylo Xyloto is simply irresistible.
- We know my #21 pick may not be the world's favorite album of the year, but Lady Gaga's latest release has begun to warm up on me even more than at the time of my posting. I've warmed up to tracks like "Electric Chapel" and "Americano", a feat I never thought possible.
- Coming in at #7, this awesome producer has a lot to look forward to. Sander van Doorn has easily become my preferred DJ of choice. If you think you like David Guetta or Skrillex now, wait until you hear what this guy can do.
- And of course, the #1 spot goes to a very deserving album of the year winner, Wynter Gordon!