I like This Is How We Do even though it's Katy' s weakest single. Partition is alright but still sounds a lessor version of Drunk In Love. Yes, Ain't It Fun is Paramore's best single to date.
20. KEYSHIA COLE - NEXT TIME (WON'T GIVE MY HEART AWAY) Point of No Return // 30 March, 2014
The first single from Keyshia's new album 'Point of No Return'. I remember finding the song quite weak for a first single but after a while I got obsessed with it. The lyrics are meaningful (though a bit cheesy at times), her vocals are on point, and the visual effects in the music video are just breathtaking.
19. JENNIFER LOPEZ ft. FRENCH MONTANA - I LUH YA PAPI A.K.A. // 11 March, 2014
I admit this song felt a little bit flat compared to the masterpiece that 'Same Girl' was but I really started digging it after the video premiered. The hook is really catchy (ofc it would be, she's repeating the same thing over and over again), it has a nice R'n'B vibe to it even though it's more pop-ish. As for French Montana - he really had to go.
18. KYLIE MINOGUE - SEXERCIZE Kiss Me Once // 19 March, 2014
I hate dubstep, like I really do but this time around it worked and it was pretty impressive. It is something that Kylie hasn't done so far so it was pretty interesting and refreshing to listen to. And bravo to Kylie for finally embracing her sexuality in a more confident way.
17. SHAKIRA - DARE (LA LA LA) Shakira // 28 March, 2014
I'm pretty sure you 'can't remember to forget' the fact that we had to wait for about two years to get this jam. And it was worth the wait. 'Dare' is one of the best songs on the 'Shakira' album and it gets you on your feet just instantly. Too bad she didn't really perform it that much this time around.
16. KEYSHIA COLE ft. JUICY J - RICK JAMES Point of No Return // 30 March, 2014
Hands down one of the best songs I've heard this year. I fell in love with it the very first time I heard it. It is the typical R'n'B song you would hear some time around 2007-2009 and those were my favourite years in music. Juicy J could've been omitted but his verse isn't as annoying as that in 'Dark Horse' for example.
4. MICHAEL JACKSON - XSCAPE 13 May, 2014
After the disappointment that the 'Michael' album was, I found 'XSCAPE' to be what I needed from the King. It had me wondering how these songs didn't make the cut on any other of his albums. Great production from Jerkins and Timabalnd on this one. Highlights include 'Chicago', 'Slave to the Rhythm', 'Blue Gangsta', 'Do You Know Where Your Children Are', and 'Xscape'.
15. JENNIFER LOPEZ ft. FRENCH MONTANA - I LUH YA PAPI A.K.A. // 11 March, 2014
I loved the concept of this one - the reverse objectification aimed at men this time around. A word on JLo's looks - she recreated all those iconic looks she had had over the years and she also did some pretty nice dance moves.
14. NICOLE SCHERZINGER - ON THE ROCKS Big Fat Lie // 12 October, 2014
I love how raw this video is but its ending could've been a bit different. The plot line isn't going anywhere to be honest but Nicole serves them looks for real.
13. KEYSHIA COLE - NEXT TIME (WON'T GIVE MY HEART AWAY) Point of No Return // 30 March, 2014
Keyshia should've kept this hair style because she literally rocked it. The video is full of visual effects which I found pretty impressive and which make up for the lack of any kind of story that would've fit the theme of the song.
12. SHAKIRA - EMPIRE Shakira // 24 February, 2014
This could've been just epic. I imagined it being set in a prison or something but it didn't turn out this way. Nevertheless, it was an amazing video with some great effects and spectacular landscapes.
11. PARAMORE - AIN'T IT FUN Paramore // 4 February, 2014
I loved the idea behind the video - the thing with the records and just having fun. I don't think I've seen something like this so far so I was really impressed with it.
I don't know Keyshia Cole, should I check for her? I stopped checking for Kylie too
Both of Shakira's songs and Paramore tho
Well, I never really liked DIL so yeah. And as for Keyshia, imo she's awesome. You should definitely check her out if you're into RnB and I can suggest starting with her 'Just Like You' album which is considered her best so far.
15. KEYSHIA COLE - SHE Point of No Return // 7 July, 2014
Ah, Mustard. His productions were great this year and 'She' is no exception. And while some of his songs sound identical, this one has a really definitive sound. Moreover, the sexual lyrics and Keyshia's plead not to be treated 'like no angel' are just as good.
14. LADY GAGA - G.U.Y. ARTPOP // 28 March, 2014
'G.U.Y.' is the first of 2 'ARTPOP' singles that appear on my chart. It is one of the best songs on the album but its commercial performance was such a letdown. But hey, isn't this what happens to quality music? I love everything about 'G.U.Y.' from GaGa's vocals and lyrics to Zedd's beats and prodcution. And that German part at the end is just...
13. NICOLE SCHERZINGER - ON THE ROCKS Big Fat Lie // 12 October, 2014
Oh, the meltdowns that followed the release of this single. I still don't get all the fuss about the auto-tuned bridge. I mean, it's not like she uses auto-tune in every one of her songs plus I think it worked really well on this one. Overall, 'On the Rocks' is one of the most emotional songs on 'Big Fat Lie' and great single material had it been promoted properly.
12. NICOLE SCHERZINGER - BANG Big Fat Lie // 15 December July, 2014
Didn't see that coming? Well, neither did I. This was released just in time for me to have to rework my entire chart in order in order for 'Bang' to appear on it. There is one more 'Big Fat Lie' single to appear later on in the chart.
11. HILARY DUFF - CHASING THE SUN TBA // 29 July, 2014
The song that turned me into a Hilary stan. I remeber how excited I was about this one, making paper planes at home and sharing them on Instagram. I love the new more folky sound from Hilary even though I really miss her dance jams circa 'Dignity'. Looking forward to even more from the Queen.
3. SHAKIRA - SHAKIRA 25 March, 2014
Shaki's comeback album was what I needed most in my life earlier this year and though I expected it to be more pop, I was more than satisfied with what we got in the end. 'Shakira' marked Shakira's return to her pop-rcok roots and it gave us flawless bops such as 'Can't Remember to Forget You', 'You Don't Care About Me', 'Empire', and 'The One Thing'.
10. HILARY DUFF - CHASING THE SUN TBA // 29 July, 2014
I loved how goofy and sunny this video is. Hilary looks amazing in it and it is so nice to finally be able to watch a Hilary Duff video after 7 years of absence. Way to go Hil.
9. SAME GIRL A.K.A. // 4 February, 2014
'Same Girl' was the first major new video of 2014 and damn, is she still Jenny from the Block. I love how she decided to keep it real and dedicated her video to where she came from.
8. NICOLE SCHERZINGER - YOUR LOVE Big Fat Lie // 30 May, 2014
Man, she still got that smoking HAWT body. And what a better way to show it off than dancing on the beach semi-naked. And when will your faves dance and look like that when they're 36?
7. KEYSHIA COLE - SHE Point of No Return // 7 July, 2014
I love the idea behind this one - Keyshia seducing...Keyshia. She also looked more feminine than she's ever looked in any other video of hers.
6. NICOLE SCHERZINGER BANG Big Fat Lie // 15 December, 2014
If 'Your Love' was smoking hot then this is just FIYAH. Great dancing, great looks and also nice throwback to Janet and CiCi.
Well, I never really liked DIL so yeah. And as for Keyshia, imo she's awesome. You should definitely check her out if you're into RnB and I can suggest starting with her 'Just Like You' album which is considered her best so far.
I like some RnB I might check out Kylie first since I liked her last album
Hilary Duff, Shakira, and Lady Gaga I love Shakira's album too
I like some RnB I might check out Kylie first since I liked her last album
Hilary Duff, Shakira, and Lady Gaga I love Shakira's album too
The Nicole domination
Hah, Nicole's been slaying me this era..literally..like I was always in a hospital when a new single was released and the day her album came out I had to undergo my second surgery in less than a week