So I'm new here, and I've only been a member for about a month so far, but i've been browsing through some of these year end countdowns and I thought it would be a good idea to start my own!
I'm really excited to start this and I hope you guys like my taste in music :P
Anyway I will have two charts, I will first start with the main TOP 50 SONGS of 2011 and later on I will get into my TOP 20 ALBUMS.
Okay so here it is the official start of my countdown.
To begin here are the Top 50 Songs of 2011. I will provide a short little explanation of why I chose them and why they are at the position that they are at.
#50. Nicki Minaj & Drake - Moment 4 Life
This song was clear for me to begin the countdown with. It's in my opinion Nicki's best song because she stays true to her hip-hop routes while still adding a signature pop twist. The chorus is really great and I love the music video that goes with it.
#49. Katy Perry & Kanye West - E.T.
This song hits number 49 on my chart for 2011. Even though it is arguably her biggest single of the year in terms of commercial success, it wasn't quite enough to reach the top ten for me. While I like the song for the fact that its a catchy pop song, the included Kanye West verse felt kind of unneeded to me and I think it was good without it. Nevertheless, this song was really cool and I still like hearing it from time to time.
#48. Chris Brown & Benny Benassi - Beautiful People
"Beautiful People" comes in at number 48 for me. I like the overall sound of it and I found it to be quite unique compared to most other songs that were out there this year. I thought it was cool for Chris Brown to do something quite different from what he usually does and the video for this song was nice too.
#47. Drake & Rihanna - Take Care
Even though this song is actually relatively new and wasn't released until the latter part of the year, it still qualifies for me. I liked it the first time that I heard it off of the album and I still like it now as it's played on the radios. The R&B style really works for Drake and this song is a prime example.
#46. The Black Keys - Howlin' For You
This song was one of those songs that I liked the first time I heard it and still like it to this day. The style of their music is cool and I like their entire album. There isn't much else I can say about this besides the fact that its a really cool song and I can't seem to get it out of my head.
WELL that is all for now, I will continue with this later. Let me know what you think so far, I can't wait to hear everyone's comments!
I love how catchy this song is. The chorus is fun and the rap verses are pretty good too. It did get a little overplayed for me, but I still think this is one of Nicki's most iconic singles.
#44. Coeur De Pirate - Adieu
I was originally not going to include this song because I didn't think that many people would know about it. Of course then I realized it is my opinion so I added it in anyways Even though I don't speak french fluently, I can understand some of it. I love this song because of the overall sound being so unique and very cool. Her voice adds such a nice touch to the song too as it's very calming.
#43. Beyonce - Love On Top
Ever since her spectacular performance at the VMAs this year, I loved this song! Its really fun and catchy yet at the same time it really showcases her vocal talents well. I like the throwbacks to some older R&B classics and the video was really nice for this single too.
#42. Jennifer Lopez & Pitbull - On The Floor
Jennifer Lopez really exploded onto the music scene this year. She had an incredible comeback starting with this chart-topping hit. I loved the fact that it was a great dancey song. I love the parts where it turns from a total upbeat track into a slower part. This song really was one of her best.
#41. Alexandra Stan - Mr. Saxobeat
This song was incredibly catchy. While I do think it got a little overplayed, it was a really fun and energetic single. It performed extraordinarily well for a debut single and I am very happy for Alexandra as this song is really cool. Also, I loved the idea of including the saxophone style into a dance song.
RECAP
Top 50 Singles
#50. Nicki Minaj & Drake - Moment 4 Life
#49. Katy Perry & Kanye West - E.T.
#48. Chris Brown & Benny Benassi - Beautiful People
#47. Drake & Rihanna - Take Care
#46. The Black Keys - Howlin' For You