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activebeast · Fearless 100 of 2012 · #81-85 + Awards Set 9
Moving on..
RECAP. Top 100 #86-90 #91-95 #96-100 Wannabes #101-110 #111-120 #121-130 #131-140 #141-150 #151-160 #161-170 #171-180 #181-190 #191-200 Awards Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Set 4 Set 5 Set 6 Set 7 Set 8
| 85 | TRAIN
"50 Ways To Say Goodbye"
3 Weeks · Peak @ 14 · Debuted on June 30, 2012
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"She was caught in a mudslide, eaten by a lion, got run over by a crappy purple Scion. Help me, help me, I'm no good at goodbyes!"
Train appears for the first time on the list with their second single off their latest album. Despite being a not-so-fan of alternative music, I've always adored Train's music. I can't say this is their best, but definitely is a very good one.
2011: Jesse McCartney, "Shake" | | 84 | NICKI MINAJ f/ CASSIE
"The Boys"
3 Weeks · Peak @ 10 · Debuted on October 20, 2012
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"You get high, **** a bunch of girls. And then cry on top of the world. I hope you have the time of your life. I hope I don't lose it tonight."
Nicki Minaj appears for the first time in the Top 100 with her collaboration with Cassie. I am not a big fan of Nicki's not-so-pop efforts, so this song took time for me to appreciate. She sets a record this year for having the most number of entries in the Top 100. She has 7!
2011: Nelly f/ Kelly Rowland, "Gone" | | 83 | FLO RIDA
"Whistle"
5 Weeks · Peak @ 13 · Debuted on June 2, 2012
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"Can you blow my whistle baby, whistle baby. Let me know. Girl, I'm gonna show you how to do it and we start real slow."
Flo Rida's sexually provocative song "Whistle" ranks at #83 this year. A lot of people might be disgusted with his music, but I really find his songs catchy and infectious. He also sets a record this year for having the most number of entries in the Top 100 by a male with 5.
2011: Nicole Scherzinger, "Poison" | | 82 | FLO RIDA f/ SIA
"Wild Ones"
5 Weeks · Peak @ 06 · Debuted on February 25, 2012
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"I am a wild one, break me in. Saddle me up and let's begin.I am a wild one, tame me now. Running with wolves and i'm on the prowl."
Flo Rida makes a back-to-back appearance on the list, now with Sia for "Wild Ones". Sia's inclusion on the track compliments Flo Rida's rap verses. Though I'm not a fan of rap, the infectious dance beats and catchy chorus truly help the song.
2011: Jennifer Lopez f/ Lil Wayne, "I'm Into You" | | 81 | MADONNA f/ NICKI MINAJ & M.I.A.
"Give Me All Your Luvin'"
6 Weeks · Peak @ 05 · Debuted on February 11, 2012
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"Don't play the stupid game cause I'm a different kind of girl. Every record sounds the same. You've got to step into my world. Give me all your love and give me your love."
I cannot decipher if Madonna's comeback single is okay or underwhelming. Nevertheless, this cheerdance anthem is truly irresistible. Nicki's and M.I.A.'s inclusion totally worked for me. This is truly not Madge's best, but a great pop track of 2012.
2011: Rihanna, "Cheers (Drink To That)" |
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