Everyone who knows about me can tell you I'm not too big on Ms. Perry. However, there is just something infectious about this song that grabbed my attention and kept me listening to it over and over. I think this is one of her better singles this era and less generic compared to her previous hits earlier this year. It's as close as sh can get to "Thinking Of You" and I'll take it.
34. Jennifer Hudson - Gone
Penned by Ester Dean, Jennifer Hudson sings about what it would feel like if she and that special someone never met. I think its one of the better tracks on the album and I see success in its future if she makes it a single. I've loved this song since the Ester Dean demo leaked early last year and I love it even more with JHud's voice on it.
33. Kelly Rowland - Lay It On Me
This song is way better than Motivation. It's like a more Urban version of What's My Name? It's very infectious with catchy "solos" and "oh ohs". It saddens me that it didn't get the success it deserved but hopefully Kelly can bring it harder next time around.
32. Foster The People - Pumped Up Kicks
Okay, let's start by saying how "out of my league" this song is for me. I've never enjoyed a song of this kind before. I heard it on the radio once and I was hooked since then. The song has a very dark, deep meaning behind it but its really catchy and very "different." If you like this song, be sure to check out their album, "Torches."
31. Bruno Mars - It Will Rain
I am not really big on Bruno Mars but there is something about this song that just became an addiction for me. I've never paid any attention to it when it was released because I thought it would be just another "corny love song" But it's not and I'm glad I took the time to REALLY listen to it.
How does one manage to be classy yet sexy at the same time is beyond me but it's Beyonce so what more to expect? The video is really simple and artistic and that is what I admire about it. You don't need a bunch of props to sing about someone you love.
A 20 year - old woman by the name of Mariah Yeater, threatened to file a lawsuit against Justin Bieber for allegedly having sex with her backstage at one of his shows, getting her pregnant and then leaving her on her own. As expected, it was really just another crazy girl trying to get 5 minutes of exposure. Justin was STILL willing to take the paternity test even though he knew it wasn't true. Kudos to the Biebs! I really wanted this to be true though... Can you imagine? OMG!
I cringed when the news broke that Coldplay and Rihanna would be collaborating. I always do that when two different artists from two different genres of music come together and collaborate. They can be a hit or miss. This times it was a hit. Lifted from Coldplay's album, "Mylo Xyloto," the song beats hard and oozes epicness. The song's tune changes up so many different times. It makes you question if you are listening to a different song each time.
29. Wynter Gordon - Buy My Love
I was watching random videos when I came upon this song. It's VERY catchy and I could not stop singing it. The song is about wanting a guy that can take care of you and buy you what you desire. I really wished the song was released and promoted ACCORDINGLY in the U.S. Good Luck to Wynter and I hope she makes it BIG![/B]
28. Wiz Khalifa - Black and Yellow
Fresh off of mixtape and street success, Hip-Hop new comer Wiz Khalifa released Black and Yellow from his latest LP, "Rolling Papers." The song is very addicting and it wasn't long before everyone starting singing the famous chorus... Yeah Uh-Huh... Black 'n Yellow, Black 'n Yellow...." The song eventually went #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart becoming Wiz's biggest hit to date.
27. Lady Gaga - Judas
Released as the 2nd single from Lady Gaga's sophomore studio LP, the controversial song quickly became a favorite of mines. The song speaks about ignoring the good and clinging to the bad and even though you know it's wrong for you to do, you still do it. Of course, the song was very metaphorical and the general public threw backlash for disrespect to the Christian faith. Only if they could read between the lines.. Oh the Holy fools. Oh and let me just mention how HARD the INSTRUMENTAL Knocks!!
26. ADELE - Rolling In The Deep
I was pretty late on this song. Everyone was talking about Rolling In The Deep and I never knew what it was. I finally took a listen and found out it was the same lady who sang "Chasing Pavements." I bought RITD on iTunes right away. I went to bed with it, woke up with it, listened to it at school, listened to it while doing my homework. It's a great song. It was refreshing having something out that was NOT an over generic pop song.
I truly LOVE this video. It's not one of those videos that is filmed with expensive video cameras and a bunch of props. It's just Chris and his closest family and friends having a good time doing the things they normally would do. Beautiful People they are indeed...
Ciara attended Paris Fashion Week earlier this year. However, the internet went into a frenzy when the R&B singer's toes were photographed and posted on the internet. A trending topic on twitter (#CiarasToes) became the new "Yo Mama." Ciara found out what was happening and tweeted about the toes herself and how great her and her toes were doing in Paris. OMG!