JEIBERT'S Best of 2011 | A&MV: [#43-42] Singles: [#83-81]
TORI AMOS - "Night of Hunters"
Released: September 20, 2011
Genre: Classical, chamber, traditionall
Label: Deutsche Grammophon
Producers: Tori Amos
I definitely agree with the critics with this one! It’s her best album in a decade! I’ve always been a fan of her music since in the 90’s and now in 2011, Tori still command the piano like a master. Hear her magnificent skills as a professional pianist laid and inspired by classical music themes over the past 400 years in this record. Of course, a great lyricist, each song tells a story, but I’d rather listen to the epic piano loops and delivery of orchestration all throughout the album. She is best when she sticks to her sound, her forte and her genre. It was awesome that I’ve heard a Tori Amos record this year!
Released: December 17, 2010
Genre: R&B, pop
Label: Mosley, Zone 4
Producers: Arden Altino, Boi-1da, Bei Maejor, Charlie Bereal, Chuck Harmony, Danja, David Jost, Hollywood Hotsauce, J-Mizzle, JRoc, Jerry Duplessis, Matthew Burnett, Ne-Yo, Polow da Don (exec.), Robin Grubert, Stargate, Timbaland (also exec.)
Released in the middle of December last year, Keri Hilson made it to the the album list this year! This is a stand up compared to her previous one as an “overall album” for me. While the album says “No Boys Allowed”, it’s not like the boys can’t hear this record, but it alludes to Keri’s choice of wanting for a man, and not a boy. The highlights for me are the single “Pretty Girl Rock” which is a female anthem and the ****ty anthem“The Way You Love Me” which is I think the best track on the album. Aside from that, other tracks are inspired from different genres like pure R&B, soul, reggae, electro, and there are ballads too. It’s like a Rihanna album, just sung by Keri if it’s similar, s it’s a great think because I do love both of their music!
Favorite Tracks: : "The Way You Love Me" (featuring Rick Ross), "Pretty Girl Rock", "Lose Control" (featuring Nelly), "Buyou" (featuring J. Cole), "Perfection", "All the Boys", "One Night Stand" (featuring Chris Brown)
Date Premiered: July 7, 2011 Director: Diane Martel Favorite Scenes: The prom scene, Beyonce's scenes singing at sunset atop a grassy hill wearing a white wedding gown, Beyonce's husband in the video removes the bride's garter with his teeth and they start dancing with their younger family members
Date Premiered: May 4, 2011 Director: Paul Hunter Favorite Scenes: Nicole's dancing scenes in the sliding pavements, Nicole's Pocahontas-inspired look teamed with a fur-trimmed bolero and a fringed miniskirt and dancing choreography, Nicole' scenes in a a sultry impromptu all-girls dance party in an empty warehouse space-turned-nightclub
"...I won't run, I won't fly, I will never make it by, Without you, without you, I can't rest, I can't fight, All I need is you and I, Without you, without you, Oh oh oh!, You! You! You!, Without...You! You! You!, Without...you..."
Album: Nothing but the Beat Release Date: September 27, 2011 Genre: Electro house Length: 3:28 Label: Virgin, EMI Writer(s): Usher Raymond IV, Taio Cruz, Rico Love, David Guetta, Giorgio Tuinfort, Frédéric Riesterer Producer(s): David Guetta, Giorgio Tuinfort, Frédéric Riesterer, Black Raw
Weeks on Chart:5 weeks Peak Position:#03
For me, this is one of David Guetta’s recent best work and one of the best tracks in his cuurent album. And having Usher on the vocals is like the perfect choice for this type of a song! Never though it would sound so good, and far better vocal delivery compared to “OMG”. So far, it’s the most successful single off the album but I admit, it’s definitely #1 worthy that some of its competitors in the chart battle to #1.
THE SATURDAYS - "Notorious"
"...I'm a outlaw, I'm the big boss, I'm a gangster on the dance floor,...Oh so baby look in my eyes, Do you recognize me? I've been a bad girl, I'm a bad girl, I'm notorious!...."
Album: On Your Radar Release Date: May 22, 2011 Genre: Dance-pop, electropop Length: 3:11 Label: Polydor Writer(s): Ina Wroldsen, Steve Mac Producer(s): Steve Mac
Weeks on Chart:5 weeks Peak Position:#04
I’m always been a fan of The Saturdays entry and this is just the first on the Best of list from them! As the lead single off their current album, I didn’t expect this type of dance song from them. It’s more clubby and dancey than their previous ones and the hook made me put it on constant repeat. There’s no proper chorus is the song too which is quite noticeable The girls shows their fierce attitude and the title “Notorious” is the perfect adjective to describe them!
KERI HILSON -"The Way You Love Me" (featuring Rick Ross)
"...Love me, love me, it’s the way you love me, Touch me, touch me, it’s the way you touch me, **** me, **** me, it’s the way you **** me, (It’s) the way you love me baby you got me goin’ crazy, (It’s) the way you love me baby you got me goin’ crazy, You got me goin crazy, you got me goin crazy (ah!)..."
Album: No Boys Allowed Release Date: 2010 Genre: R&B, dance-pop Length: 4:53 Label: Mosely, Zone 4, Interscope Writer(s): Stanley Benton, India Boodram, Paul Dawson, Hilson, Kesia Hollins, Jazmyn Michel, William Roberts Producer(s): Polow da Don, Hollywood Hot Sauce
Weeks on Chart:5 weeks Peak Position:#02
After her album is mentioned in the albums list above, Keri Hilson also lands a place in the singles list in this update simultaneously. This is like the perfect *****-popping jam for the gurls and I applaud Keri for making this fiercest, most daring song yet of her career. As usual, rapper Rick Ross slays his “boss” class of rap but it was Keri’s attack on the verses and the chorus with explicit lyrics proves why she’s more than a ****ty vixen or even a stray kitten that owns!