02. Jordin Sparks f/ Chris Brown “No Air"
Album: Jordin Sparks
Genre: Pop, R&B
Producer: Erik "Bluetooth" Griggs, The Underdogs
US Billboard Hot 100: #3
No Air is without a doubt the best love song of the year and at the same time the best collaboration too. When I first heard Jordin’s debut album, I knew this song and
Freeze had to be released at some point, and she was smart and did the right thing, as this song was a huge hit for her and definitely showed that she is one of the strongest young talents in music right now. This love song is about not being able to survive without your loved one with lyrics that show a very vulnerable side of a relationship such as
“how do you expect me to live alone with just me? ‘cause my world revolves around you, it’s so hard for me to breathe.” Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown show their solid vocal skills, but they never forget to give the song the emotion it needs. The sing-along chorus is just perfect and their voices sound great together. Yes, many people make fun of the ‘30 seconds screaming each other” part in the video, but the song is dramatic, so it fits the song after all. Jordin is now an established star and then you add Chris Brown to the mix, and you get the second best song of the year. What more can you ask for?
01. Rihanna “Disturbia”
Album: Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded
Genre: Pop
Producer: Brian Kennedy
US Billboard Hot 100: #1
It’s not a surprise that Rihanna gets the number one for the second year in a row, but if you ask me, I like
Disturbia a lot more than
Umbrella. Rihanna is easily the most successful artist in the music industry right now, but she definitely outdid herself with this track and exceeded people’s expectations.
Disturbia is brilliant from beginning to end as she starts the song by asking
“What’s wrong with me? Why do I feel like this?“, it’s just so different from any other song released this year. If the
"bum-bum be-dum bum-bum de-bum bum" intro doesn't hook you, then the catchy chorus will get your attention immediately. The crazy vocal effects are amazing and Rihanna’s strong attitude is there as always. The lyrics couldn’t be more creepy and there are many memorable lines, who knew Chris Brown could write such clever and creepy lyrics? Not only did Rihanna manage to release the best song this year, but the video could also be considered to be the best of the year, it‘s just perfect and it taught me that it’s possible to look sexy and creepy at the same time. Once again, Rihanna delivered a masterpiece and I gotta admit she kept my mind in disturbia for a long time. No doubt, the best song of the year.