 | | DAVID GUETTA featuring USHER
“Without You” |
I can’t win, I can’t wait, I will never win this game without you, without you. I am lost, I am vain, I will never be the same without you...
Album: Nothing But The Beat
Released: 09.27.11
Label: LaFace Records, Virgin Records
Writer(s): U. Raymond IV, T. Cruz, R. Love, D. Guetta, M. Bell, G. Tuinfort, F. Riesterer
Producer(s): David Guetta, Giorgio Tuinfort, Frédéric Riesterer, Black Raw
Hit Chart Stats:
Weeks: 8
Peak Position: 02
Debut: 11.05.11 |
Write-up:
One of the unexpected hits last year would probably Without You by David Guetta. He teamed up this time with Usher for this simple and beautiful dance tune. Without You simply tells that you cannot do anything without your significant other and Usher clearly delivered the message all throughout the song. I find myself being mesmerized each day with this song and thus resulting it to finish inside my top 50 for 2011. The music video is ok with me, the seven continents coming together as one to form the Pangaea. David Guetta really knows how to provide us great dance track by collaborating with today’s biggest artists. Hopefully, he releases some of my personal favorites on Nothing But The Beat this year cause I’m sure it will be a sure smash hit.
2008: Carrie Underwood “Just A Dream“
2009: Brandy “Long Distance“
2010: Jay Sean f/ Sean Paul & Lil Jon “Do You Remember”
 | SONG NO.
46 | CHRIS BROWN featuring JUSTIN BIEBER
“Next 2 You” |
You've got that smile, that only heaven can make. I pray to God everyday, to keep you forever...
Album: F.A.M.E.
Released: 06.24.11
Label: Jive
Writer(s): Chris Brown, Nasri Atweh, Adam Messinger, Amber Streeter
Producer(s): The Messengers
Music Video Director: Colin Tilley
Hit Chart Stats:
Weeks: 10
Peak Position: 03
Debut: 07.02.11 |
Write-up:
Chris Brown follows up the string of his hits from F.A.M.E. with Next 2 You. And what better way to have everyone singing his songs like in 2008 is to hook up with today’s pop sensation Justin Bieber. I know for a fact that if this was released, it will be a big hit from Chris Brown and it did. His sound on Next 2 You is a bit different on what he usually release; the heartfelt R&B track will really get to the hearts of the ladies. As for the music video, we see a apocalyptic concept as Chris Brown and Justin Bieber sing in a collapsing city. The only dumb part is Chris Brown jumping on the fissure trying to save his girl; obviously you wouldn't reach the other side with that big crack. Personally, I’m almost on the forgetting stage of what he did with Rihanna. He had come to save his career by providing us good music and I bet if he continues that, he will be as success as he is three years ago.
2008: Natasha Bedingfield “Love Like This“
2009: Whitney Houston “Million Dollar Bill“
2010: Chris Brown “Crawl”
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45 | LADY ANTEBELLUM
“Just A Kiss” |
Just a kiss on your lips in the moonlight, just a touch in the fire burning so bright. And i don’t want to mess this thing up...
Album: Own The Night
Released: 05.02.11
Label: Capitol
Writer(s): Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott, Dave Haywood, Dallas Davidson
Producer(s): Paul Worley
Music Video Director: Shaun Silva
Hit Chart Stats:
Weeks: 11
Peak Position: 03
Debut: 08.06.11 |
Write-up:
Last year, Lady Antebellum got us hooked up with Need You Now. This year, they provided us with another great country ballad for Just A Kiss. Though to be honest, they still haven’t topped the success of Need You Now, Just A Kiss managed to be a decent hit from their latest album Own The Night. The song talks about a couple who prefer not to take their love relationship further anytime soon, want to take things slow, and are satisfied with just a goodnight kiss. Charles Kelley and Hillary Scott once again blend their vocals in putting up the emotion of this track and it really worked. Hopefully, we hear more from Lady Antebellum and more successful country ballads under their belt.
2008: Robin Thicke “Magic“
2009: David Guetta f/ Akon “Sexy Bitch“
2010: Taio Cruz “Dynamite”
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44 | LADY GAGA
“Yoü And I” |
There's only three men that I'ma serve my whole life. It's my daddy and Nebraska and Jesus Christ...
Album: Born This Way
Released: 08.23.11
Label: Streamline, Interscope, Kon Live
Writer(s): Stefani Germanotta
Producer(s): Lady Gaga, Robert John "Mutt" Lange
Music Video Director: Laurieann Gibson
Hit Chart Stats:
Weeks: 11
Peak Position: 02
Debut: 08.20.11 |
Write-up:
Appearing for the first time in my list is the 4th single of Lady Gaga’s album Born This Way. Yoü And I is a bit of disappointment as single choice as I can foretell that Lady Gaga won’t be having a success on a country type song but I was a bit wrong. I found myself liking the song with the help of the beautiful video. Lady Gaga puts it to another level by playing a number of character/alter egos on Yoü And I. She introduced to us her male alter ego (Joe Calderone) and the mermaid (Yuyi). As time goes by, I have come to love this song though not as much as the other smash Lady Gaga hits. The song also managed to reach the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 making it her 11th consecutive top 10 hit. Expect more of Lady Gaga in the following updates. There are three more waiting in the wings.
2008: Sara Bareilles “Love Song“
2009: Green Day “Know Your Enemy“
2010: Christina Aguilera “You Lost Me”
COMING UP: Top 43-41 Songs
