2. Sadness is a Blessing by Lykke Li
Really beautiful video. I see it as the man representing sadness, and she doesn't want to except it. She wants to be happy so she dances to forget her worries. In the end, when she hugs the man, she embraces her sadness. The sadness is a part of her, it's her "boyfriend." The video just really speaks for itself, along with the beautiful song. It's really touching, and I think every can relate at some point in their life to this.
1. Countdown by Beyoncé
Where to begin! This video is fabulous. HER BABY BUMP! the choreography, the colors, the clothes. Everything it perfect in this video. Beyoncé glowing and to see her so happy, i love it. This video will go down as one of her most iconic one. I'm sad it isnt getting as much attention as Single Ladies. It deserves it. And it deserves to me number 1 in my countdown.
5. Kiss Kiss Kiss - Kid Sister
Her debut album was really impressive, but the two EP's she has released this year (Kiss Kiss Kiss and Kiss & Tell) have really been a step back. Kiss Kiss Kiss is far better than Kiss & Tell. "Gucci Rag Top" is easily the best track on the album. I love Kid Sister's rapping style. It's almost reminiscent to Missy Elliot, not as good, but still good.
4. Nostalgia, Ultra - Frank Ocean
Let me start off by saying, with this mixtape, Frank Ocean has made his name in the rap/r&b game. Watch out Drake because Frank will be the next big thing. I love this mixtape, the songs he sampled and what he did with them is amazing. This mixtape is only number 4 because there are some iffy/boring moments in it. That being said, it's great moments outweigh the bad. My favorite tracks are “Song For Women,” “We All Try,” “Dust,” "Novacane," and "Nature Feel."
I will post #3-1 tomorrow afternoon, along with the first set of my top singles
3. As If! by Sky Ferreira
This debut EP by pop singer Sky Ferreira is one of the best things that happened to pop this year. It brings something new to the table with her lyrics and the production. It's a fun little pop EP that you will have on repeat until her album drops next summer!
2. Ignorant Art by Iggy Azalea
I just downloaded this mixtape a few weeks ago, and part of the reason I decided to add my top 5 mixtapes/EP's was so share this gem with you all. Izzy gives us cockiness, but she has the rapping talent to back it up. Her rapping is something that female rap is missing. She brings something new. She breathes a breath of fresh air into female rap, and she's doing a damn good job at it too.
1. House of Balloons by The Weeknd
This is the debut of The Weeknd, and let me tell you, there couldn't be a more flawless body of work to enter the music scene with. This mixtape is very soothing and calm with its beats and his voice. His voice is really something, and his lyrics are really great. He has another mixtape out, and I had trouble choosing because they are both flawless, but this one is even more flawless in a way. It contains samples from Aaliyah, Siouxsie and the Banshees, and Beach House. Just a perfect debut that I recommend to anyone.
That's it for my favorite EP's/Mixtapes. First set of my top singles will be posted tonight!