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Muzik_Freek's Top 150 Songs of '11
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Someone Like You is my fave this set!
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20. Dev - In the Dark
19. Katy Perry - Firework
16. Taylor Swift - The Story of Us
13. T-Pain - 5 O'Clock
12. Pitbull - Give Me Everything
11. Katy Perry - E.T.
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In The Dark, Give Me Everything, E.T.
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Wonderland and Give Me Evertyhing
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Firework and ET
GIve Me Everything
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50-41: You're on the edge of glory...great, now you're rolling in the deep.
40-21: Well, this set kicked off in a REALLY great way...right up until #30. Ugh. Literally, I like every song in the 40-31 area. At least you have Cee Lo, "Alligator Sky", "Champagne Showers" and NIP after #30.
20-11: Dev! Lupe! "Wonderland"!
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I like "Firework" from this set
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Firework
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7/10
KatyX2 & Pitbull
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"ET", "Wonderland", "Words I Never Said" & "In The Dark"
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The Story Of Us & E.T
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"E.T." was my favorite from this set
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9/10
Double Katy
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Give Me Everything
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Firwrok, ET, GME Nice to see Dia here and TPain so high
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7/10
Taylor
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10. Bruno Mars - It Will Rain
What I love about Bruno Mars is how some of his songs describe how I feel. It's the emotion that Bruno puts into the songs that make them feel more real and relatable. The feeling of having the one leave our side is heartbreaking and that worry lives in us all. Although I didn't lose anyone this year, its still something in the back of our minds.
Artist History
- #07: Just the Way You Are (2010)
- #09: Grenade (2010)
- #58: Marry You (2011)
- #76: Liquor Store Blues (2011)
09. Patrick Stump - This City
This is the first single off Patrick Stump's solo album, Soul Punk. It's about the pride one feels towards their hometown. Although this songs makes no clear mention of Chicago, certain lines by both Chicago-natives Patrick & Lupe Fiasco, such as gang, corruption, or burn it down, imply that the Windy City is being talked about. With everything that went on in the city this year, both positive and negative, it's always great to unwind, and remember it all through one song.
Artist History (Under Fall Out Boy)
- #32: This Ain't A Scene, It's An Arms Race (2007)
- #46: Dance, Dance (2006)
- #48: I Don't Care (2008)
- #58: I'm Like a Lawyer With the Way I'm Always Trying to Get You Off (Me & You) (2007)
- #66: Sugar, We're Going Down (2005)
- #115: A Little Less Sixteen Candles, A Little More "Touch Me" (2006)
- #118: "The Take Over, The Breaks Over" (2007)
- #139: Thnks Fr Th Mmrs (2007)
08. The Belle Brigade - Losers
I don't remember exactly how I came across this song, or how it ended up in my library, but I'm glad it did. Losers is a phenominal track with great harmonization of the vocals by Ethan and Barbara Gruska. Overall its just a great track about how we don't need to give in to what others feel is best for us and do our own thing, regardless of what others think.
Artist History
- None
07. Wiz Khalifa - No Sleep
Many great memories were created while this song was playing in the background or being sung. Once a song has a staple in your life, it is appreciated more than others will understand. It's not the best or most popular song from Rolling Papers but 'No Sleep' is just a very chill and relaxing hip-hop song. The summer '11 was spent enjoying the nights, going out with close friends, and 'No Sleep' as an unofficial anthem.
Artist History
- #97: Black and Yellow (2011)
- #101: Roll Up (2011)
06. Taylor Swift - Back to December
Taylor Swift has quickly become one of my favorite artists, after back-to-back great albums. Last year, 'Back to December' came in at #25, but since it received much attention and plays in 2011, I had to include it in this years chart. What I love is how much emotion and feeling Taylor put into the song. The storyteller songs that she writes always turn out so good and give us a better feel of who Taylor is.
Artist History
- #03: You Belong With Me (2009)
- #10: Love Story (2008)
- #16: The Story of Us (2011)
- #21: Mean (2011)
- #25: Back to December (2010)
- #29: Fifteen (2009)
- #37: Mine (2010)
- #99: White Horse (2009)
- #137: Today Was a Fairytale (2010)[/FONT]
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05. Katy Perry - The One That Got Away
Last year, this was #5 on the Best Non-Singles of 2010. Now that it was finally released, it lands at #5 of 2011. This was a stand out track on Teenage Dream, quickly becoming a personal favorite. I'm very glad this was released as a single, as I feel it's one song that people need to hear from Katy to show more versatility. I've always prefered song with a more ballad style, then dance and hope to see more of this side from Katy
Artist History
- #01: Thinking of You (2009)
- #11: Waking Up in Vegas (2009)
- #11: E.T. (2011)
- #14: I Kissed a Girl (2008)
- #19: Firework (2011)
- #21: Teenage Dream (2010)
- #39: Hot N Cold (2008)
- #45: California Gurls (2010)
- #54: Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) (2011)
04. Mumford & Sons - The Cave
Last year I saw the name 'Mumford & Sons' pop up alot, whether it was on Facebook, Twitter, or ATRL; I decided to check them out right when 'The Cave' was released. Right off the bat, I loved the song. There is just so much to like about 'Mumford & Sons', whether its the vocals, instruments, style, etc. I was pleased to see this getting Grammy nominees and hope to see it blow up the way it should.
Artist History
- None
03. Romeo Santos - Promise
This time on his own, along with R&B superstar Usher, Romeo Santos keeps the hits coming with 'Promise'. I really love how the song has lines in both English and Spanish, constantly switching off, as I feel that Romeo's Spanish lines are more effective in getting his message through, while Usher's English lines still give it that Top 40 feel, reaching to a bigger audience. This genre will always be a favorite of mine for many reasons, and the king of it better keep releasing more material like this.
Artist History (Solo & Under 'Aventura')
- #07: Su Veneno (2009)
- #30: Mi Corazoncito (2007)
- #75: Por Un Segundo (2009)
- #86: Dile Al Amor (2010)
- #90: You (2011)
- #93: Los Infieles (2007)
02. Lady Gaga - Yoü And I
Like I said with Katy, I prefer ballads over dance/pop. 'Speechless' & 'Brown Eyes' both tremendous from the heart tracks by Gaga but You & I smashes over them. The VMA performance helped launch this song from the shuffle and onto the top tracks of the year. I could see this as more of a long term favorite over the #1 song of the year, but it didn't define 2011 for me. It's an amazing track, demonstrating what talents Gaga has, but it lacked that personal feel to boost it to #1.
Artist History
- #02: Poker Face (2009)
- #14: Bad Romance (2009)
- #20: Just Dance (2009)
- #23: Paparazzi (2009)
- #43: The Edge of Glory (2011)
- #51: Alejandro (2010)
- #60: Born This Way (2011)
- #61: Judas (2011)
- #94: Telephone (2010)
- #112: Lovegame (2009)
- #118: Marry the Night (2011)
01. Natalia Kills - Free
It was hard to decide which song to place at the #1 spot this year. Other years it was a no-brainer but this year there was no true stand out track. Not taking anything away from 'Free' because I absolutely love this song, if anything just adding to the greatness of You and I. 'Free' was the most played of any song released this year. Most importantly, when I think of 2011, I'm gonna remember meeting Natalia Kills, and some of the troubles I went through to ensure it happened. I've been following her for almost 2 years now, I hope to see big things from her in 2012. #KillMyBoyfriend
Artist History
- #03: Mirrors (2010)
- #14: Wonderland (2011)
First off all, thanks to everyone who commented and followed along for my 6th year end countdown. I promise to get back to your countdowns very soon as I'm posting this in a rush. I posted up small write ups, wish I had time for more details but I just want to finish this, along with the Year-End Countdown history of each artist in the Top 10.
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5/10
"The Cave" is my favorite from your top 10!
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