I gave this a spot in my countdown because of how massive this was, it got annoying like a week after I heard this.
#99. Lifehouse & Natasha Bedingfield -
Between The Raindrops
I've always had a thing for Lifehouse, and Natasha has always been sonically a nice voice to hear, so they were a great combination on this Alternative masterpiece.
#98. Madonna - Girl Gone Wild
If you ignore the fact on how this flopped badly, the song isn't bad. Club-bopper
#97. The Black Keys - Lonely Boy
I'm sure ATRL won't be here for this as it's a Pop forum, but Lonely Boy is the definition of what Rock should sound like.
#96. Lupe Fiasco & Guy Sebastian - Battle Scars
Love this song ever since the Guy Sebastian version came out. Lupe just added flawlessness to the already great song.
#95. Swedish House Mafia & John Martin -
Don't You Worry Child
EDM perfection. End of explanation.
#94. Florence + the Machine -
Never Let Me Go
It wouldn't be a Ray countdown without Flo. One of my favorite songs by them.
#93. Nicki Minaj & Chris Brown -
Right By My Side
RBMS was one of the first songs from the PFRR era and I absolutely loved it. I believe it's underrated and it's a great Crossover song.
#92. Pitbull & Shakira - Get It Started
I don't like Pitbull at all, but I massively love Shakira. Glad to see her on a mainstream single once again. Here's me waiting for her 2013 album..
#91. Passion Pit - Take A Walk
I wish this song was popular, it's so flawless. The whole year I was hoping this became a sleeper hit a la 'Pumped Up Kicks' or 'Ho Hey'. Indie Pop flawlessness.
Hey Ray. The combination of music genres is quite interesting on this set. Way to start with the Gangnam Style at 100. An it gets better with "Girl Gone Wild" and "Lonely Boy." Its set reached its peak with "Don't You Worry Child," which is a song I first heard a week ago exactly. I think it's gonna have a great run by 2013 on my weekly countdown.
I desperately waited for Leona's comeback, at Trouble was nowhere near a disappointment for me. The fact that Gambino was featured just gave this extra points.
#89. Brandy & Chris Brown - Put It Down
This song is such a grower. Brandy can thank my local Urban station who overplayed this, that she has a spot in my countdown.
#88. No Doubt - Settle Down
How could anyone dislike No Doubt? Their reggae-tingled sound is eargasmic.
#87. Marina and the Diamonds -
Lies (Acoustic)
One of my favorite ballads of the year. The acoustic version of Lies is definetely better than the original. Such a haunting yet flawless song and vocals by Marina.
#86. Bridgit Mendler - Ready or Not
Guilty pleasure right here. Sad it underperformed so badly, but still a good catchy Pop song.
#85. A$AP Rocky - Goldie
The song that placed A$AP on the map. Great production by Hit-Boy, and excelent delivery by Rocky.
#84. Jessie J & David Guetta -
LaserLight
Jessie's vocals over a good Guetta production. Nothing could go wrong
#83. Calvin Harris & Example -
We'll Be Coming Back
My favorite song by Example is a feature. Calvin did an amazing job with the song's production and structure.
#82. Carrie Underwood - Blown Away
Shatter every window 'til it's all BLOOOWN AWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!
What kind of Country perfection.
#81. ADELE - Skyfall
True to herself, ADELE delivered once again a brassy and soulful ballad. One of the best Bond tracks ever.