G-Dragon has definitely deserved this award. His first single of his same titled album ‘Heartbreaker’ was a complete smash. It felt very American and I bet it would sell well in the US. He is such a unique and powerful artist when going solo. He feels like an instant Icon. His album is also very cool and combines rap with powerful pop records. This year has to go to him!
#20- #11
Cascada
"Fever"
Although it is one of my least played records off “Evacuate The Dancefloor”, the track is still amazing and shows Natalie has a powerful voice and great vocals. It is one of those tracks on the album which has drifted away from their original style, but it is still brilliant and another great track to dance too.
Ke$ha
"TiK ToK"
Such a party track! I love how this song gets you in the party mood. The lyrics are a mess but that is what sometimes make the track sound good.
Rihanna
"Russian Roulette"
I love darker songs, especially from Rihanna. It is one of her best ballads and the track highlights her powerful vocals. I was quite disappointed at first but In the end I’m glad it was chosen as the first single.
Black Eyed Peas
"Boom Boom Pow"
Although this track doesn’t belt out a powerful chorus, it still manages to get stuck in your head. The song feels very futuristic and techno and it feels very different from their previous material.
Beyonce
"Sweet Dreams"
This is my favourite Beyonce track from the album. Probably because it is more pop than her other songs. Her voice sounds so good in this song, especially the chorus. The video was also very suited to the video.
Owl City
"Fireflies"
It feels like Owl City has introduced us to a completely new genre. The lyrics are the most thought out lyrics I’ve heard. And this music has the most interesting beats. Can’t believe what this guy has achieved!
Girls Aloud
"The Loving Kind"
Probably my second favourite track from them, behind “Call The Shots”, It just sounds amazing. Their voices and melody sound very beautiful and the melody also feels dancy at the same time. I love Nicola’s and Kimberly’s parts. This video is also their best.
Kings Of Leon
"Use Somebody"
This song is a masterpiece! The whole song is enjoyable and I love the verses because the lead singer smashes them. He has one of the best voices out there.
Super Junior
"It’s You"
This song is definitely one of their best It is such a dramatic dance tune and the dancing and chorography is amazing in the video. Please create more records like this Suju!! <333
Black Eyed Peas
"I Gotta Feeling "
One of the best party tunes this year! This is their best song of their album. It got played so much on the radio. It was also on in the clubs and parties. It is an amazing song to get you celebrating.
Simple Plan
<333333333 I love this band. This is my probably my favourtie band of all time
Nearly every song they have brought out is amazing and I can also relate to some of the songs. These guys have to be the nicest people out there. They are down to earth and always talk to their fans. Their previous album was amazing. Especially their lead single “When I’m Gone” it pushed them to a whole new level. I loved them right from the start when they released “I’m Just A Kid” and “I’d Do Anything”. My favourite song from them, and also the most emotional one I’ve heard is “Untitled”. The lyrics are just so deep and sad and then the video came out, it was so sad. The lyrics are very deep and meaningful which makes me love this band so much! It is the most sad song of all time In my opinion. I can’t wait for their future material!
This award goes to Kelly this year. She has brought out one of the best albums of the year. This is the style I like to hear from Kelly. It is more pop influenced, but still has that rock side to it. Her singles brought out are the best she has ever done. All three singles so far are amazing. This is definitely the highest Kelly has ever got. She smashed the US and UK with her lead single, and the tracks on the album are just as good.
#10- #01
Taylor Swift
"Love Story"
I love this song. This is the strongest song from Taylor and also the most romantic. Every song from her tells a powerful love tale, but this is the best one. It is a pop masterpiece
Kelly Clarkson
"My Life Would Suck Without You"
This track is mind blowing, especially from when I first heard it. It was on repeat for like forever, definitely shows off her vocal ability. Great lead single and one of the best tracks from her so far.
Lady GaGa
"Poker Face"
GaGa’s best single so far! This is a perfect pop song, and I loved it when GaGa explained what the song meant on a Jonathan Ross show. You go GaGa!
Cascada
"Dangerous"
This is one of the most original songs from Cascada’s album “ETD”. The beat is strong and the melody is catchy. I wish the video was more dramatic. This song is really powerful and dramatic itself.
Backstreet Boys
"Straight Through My Heart"
The boys are back Such a development and improvement from their last album. Too bad it flopped . But the song still has ‘hit’ written all over it. Its a really good club and pop tune. And is also very upbeat.
Backstreet Boys
"Bigger"
This track is the track that feels the most true to their style. It is such a beautiful song. The video is so sweet as well and set in a beautiful and great culture.
P!nk
"Please Don’t Leave Me"
I always love the ballads from P!nk and this is one of my best from her. I was surprised byt the video, but it didn’t spoil the song, it just made it a lot better.
Cobra Starship
"Good Girls Go Bad"
The think I love about this song, is that it will NEVER get old no matter how much you listen to it. I really thought this would be a global smash. Shame it wasn’t. The collaboration is great and the song is amazing in clubs.
Kelly Clarkson
"Already Gone"
This is where Kelly really shows off her vocals. I love the range of her vocals in this song and she hits these high notes perfectly, even live. This is the most beautiful song I’ve heard all year. And she shows she has one of the most powerful voice in this song.
Cascada
"Evacuate The Dancefloor"
I never thought Cascada could deliver something as good as “Everytime We Touch”. This is definitely the best written song for Cascada. The lyrics are so well thought out and really fun. Nat sounds a bit like Britney in the line ‘feel it under your skin’, but that is acceptable . So glad she brought back the most powerful and catchiest songs of the year.
Cascada
My best group of all time!! <33333. I would go on forever explaining how much I love them, but I’ll keep it short :P. When I first heard “Everytime We Touch”, I went straight to my computer and pressed replay on this song for ages. It is my most played song of all time and also my favourite. This was released at the right time as well. I go so bored of all the hip-hop stuff out, and then this song seemed so fresh. She cracked into America with very little promotion and apparently has 2,000,000 downloads in the US. She has smashed the US three times, sold around 14 million copies of her singles and albums, proving that they are one of the best dance acts of all time. They should have released “Endless Summer” which was made before any of their songs, but was under their old name Siria. That song has ‘summer’ smash written all over it. Keep going Cascada!!
I'll comment on 'Best of 09' later. Sorry I've not been contributing on countdowns this year. I have been very rushed. My best of 2010 will be more organized. Thanks to ALL of those who have supported me on this countdown!