It really is a shame that this song hasn't smashed by now! But it slowly (and I mean REALLY slow) keeps creeping up on the Top 40 US radio charts. This truly is a great song and is unlike anything JoJo's done before, and it's way better than her old stuff. The lyrics are so meaningful and I can't wait for Jumping Trains to be released!
11. Heavy Metal Lover - Lady Gaga
By far the very best song on Born This Way, and one of my favourite Gaga tracks of all time! The breathy, airy vocals during the chorus, the bridge, the robotic voices during the verses. This song screams to me "EPITOME OF ORGASMIC, PERFECT MUSIC!" I really don't think anyone realizes how much I ****ing love this song! I was extremely ecstatic when she performed this on New Year's Eve! Although I hope there are no more singles from Born This Way, Heavy Metal Lover would be the only exception. The production is flawless and ARGGH, IT'S SO GOOD! And I'm extremely sad it just misses the Top Ten!
The highest recurring song from last year! While Fefe's fire mostly stayed in 2010, this song remained relevant in my playlist through most of the first quarter of 2011. More Canadiana **** to the rest of ATRL, but don't you worry, Fefe will get her break! Stuttering is amazing and Fefe makes quality music. She would probably be very popular right now if someone didn't swagger-jack her.
9. The One That Got Away - Katy Perry
I was less than excited when I found out Katy was releasing this song as the sixth single. I knew from the beginning it would never hit #1. However, although this song is a grower, The One That Got Away is still a great song! The remix was utter ****, but the recently released acoustic version is amazing! If it was released in December in place of the remix, the #1 might have been a possibility, but they blew it. Can't wait for the re-release though.
8. Stereo Love - Mia Martina & Edward Maya
So much better than the original. Mia's voice fits much better with the song in my opinion. Of course Edward Maya's amazing production carries the song, and it sounds much better in this version too. I was overly obsessive about this song at the beginning of the year which is why it earns its spot, peaking higher here than it did on the Canadian Hot 100.
This song took a while to grow on me, even before it was popular, like back in March or whenever it was released. But once I got into this song, I couldn't stop listening to it! I love the darkness and mystery of the song, and Dev's signature cool, silky tone. I hope to see more from Dev in the future and I really hope she gets the success she deserves, she is amazing!
6. Super Bass - Nicki Minaj
Also, another grower. Super Bass is definitely Nicki's more poppy, girly side and I don't have a problem with it, unlike a lot of other people. I'm happy for Nicki getting her first top 5 with this song, it was inescapable on the radio! Ester Dean also deserves props for Super Bass because she adds great vocals to the chorus and is a very talented songwriter.
5. We Found Love - Rihanna & Calvin Harris
The first entry to the TOP FIVE! There's not much I need to say about this song, except that it's amazing, Rihanna's voice is perfect, and Calvin Harris is a king. There you have it, short and sweet.
I was so bummed when this didn't go #1! Easily one of Britney's best songs of her career, and the remix was the only decent one released this year. Even though Till The World Ends technically doesn't have a chorus, other than the "woah-oh-oh...", it wouldn't sound as good with one. Props to Ke$ha also, because this is one of her best-written songs for another artist.
NEVER has a song risen so quickly on my iTunes Top 25 Most Played. I know most of the Coldplay fans hate this song, but I love it and it is one of my favourite songs of all time! So stoked to see them perform it at the Grammy's! I would love to see a more non-sexual, more classy Rihanna in the future! The music video is going to be amazing! And it going to go #1!
Really no surprise to anyone that this masterpiece is #1! Bask in the glory of the video mix bitches! I love this song so much! The production, surprisingly, is on point, even though Dr. Luke did it. I love everything about this song including the remix. Obviously this song deserved the 5 weeks it spent at #1 (actually 6 because it was snubbed halfway through its reign by S&M) and it was inescapable on the radio. I knew this song was going to smash when it was released in Summer 2010 as a promo-single, and I didn't even know what smash meant yet. At first I hated the Kanye remix, but now I love it. I hope Katy makes more songs like this in the future and I hope everyone loves this song, because if you don't, I don't wanna talk to you ever again!