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Pedro's 2015 Reflection: The Singles (100-81)
Talkin' to my own R E F L E C T I O N
Alright! We are off to the biggest and most important category: the singles. It was quite a year when it comes to singles releases (Hello, Britney & Rihanna!) and that is why I had to make the biggest single collection I've ever done in a best of.
Well, Yeah! For the first time I am doing a 100 singles chart list! I never thought I would have so many singles I liked to build a 100 songs countdown but when I was wrapping up my '75 singles chart', I was like: "I really enjoy the two next songs though... Let me go until 80". Well, I did but then I liked the next ones as well so there you go! 100 Singles! All ready to be presented. Women domination, Pop domination but I can say there are some good surprises and versatility as well. Let's go!
100. Leonor Andrade - Há Um Mar Que Nos Separa
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When Portugal aired Festival da Canção (the show that selects the song that will represent us at the ESC) I would have never think Leonor Andrade would be the winner. Not only I did not find the song appropriate but the music style is not really what is requested in Eurovision. Besides, it is not a stand out. Nonetheless, with time, I started listening more and more and I fell in love with it. It may be one of my favorite portuguese songs of the past year and, as of today, I know it by heart.
From Eurovision Song Contest 2015 Vienna | Pop Rock
1st of 12 appearances from Eurovision 2015. |
99. Nicki Minaj - Feelin' Myself (feat. Beyoncé)
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What a disappointment. I mean, don't get me wrong. I like the song (obviously) but for a Nicki Minaj/Beyoncé song I was expecting way better. This has a very wannabe vibe and I don't like when Beyoncé tries too hard. Nicki is in her own style, Beyoncé isn't. My favorite part is probably the bridge because it sounds more natural and less forced (Beyoncé is actually singing) and, of course, Nicki's verses. On a great note, the instrumental is very interesting and hypnotizing. I love those type of hypnotizing sounds!
From The Pinkprint | Hip Hop
1st of 7 appearances from Nicki Minaj.
1st of 2 appearances from Beyoncé. |
98. Mika - Talk About You
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Oh, how I love Mika. He is so cute, so charming, so charismatic and so talented but, at the same time, he has been stuck in the same genre for over four albums now and 'Talk About You' did disappoint me because of that. It is a Mika song, no one could sing or create a song like this but he has done this style/topic/song 10 billion times now and I need more from him. The chorus is very catchy and I love these type of happy songs but when he releases songs like 'Boum, Boum, Boum' or 'Kick Ass (We Are Young)' or 'Underwater', I am obviously expecting something as original and fresh which is not happening with 'Talk About You'. Again, I love Mika and his essence, so I love this.
From No Place In Heaven | Pop
1st of 2 appearances from Mika. |
97. Missy Elliot - WTF (Where They From) [feat. Pharrell Williams]
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Up until now I have mixed feelings about this song... There are days I love it, some days it does nothing for me. At this moment, I am feeling it SO MUCH. This contagious rhythm, the beat going crazy and making you lose it makes me feel like I am high. The song is so catchy and I did miss Missy!! Thank God for Katy Perry (that reminded us all she existed and probably inspired her to comeback!). I hope this eventually blows up and I get to hear it in a club or something, this is GOOD (just to remember this was at the bottom of my Best Of at first...)![/B]
From WTF (Where They From) - Single | Hip Hop
1st of 1 appearance from Missy Elliott.
1st of 1 appearance from Pharrell Williams. |
96. Dumblonde - Carry On
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Just like the previous one, this was not high at all in my first draw of the Best Of. I liked it but it did nothing for me. Nonetheless, with time, I started feeling it and ended up finding it a very original and unique track. I love how it is so smooth and, out of nowhere, you get those loud drums. It is a very laid back, very tropical, very alternative track and the bridge wins for me. It even wins over the chorus which is quite catchy. One thing I love about Aubrey and Shannon is how their voices mix so perfectly and they never get unbearable![/B]
From dumblonde | Alternative Dance
1st of 5 appearances from Dumblonde. |
95. Iggy Azalea - Beg For It (feat. MØ)
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This is such a myth. It is like it never happened. When I first heard it, I did not find it anything special and, with all of my honest, I still don't find it that special, but it ended up sticking up. It is catchy but it shows no evolution for me: same formula, same hit. After all, even without a proper release 'Beg For It' did achieve some success because of the same old formula. I love how the beat goes into a tropical sound and how it lifts the song's dark mood. It is funny how MØ's voice during the chorus gets a bit annoying but how it sounds great at the end!
From Reclassified | Hip Hop
1st of 2 appearances from Iggy Azalea.
1st of 2 appearances from MØ. |
94. Nicki Minaj - Truffle Butter (feat. Drake & Lil' Wayne)
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This is the true definition of a sleeper hit! It exploded out of nowhere as long as I am aware of. It is not even all that, it is catchy, very familiar (lol) and very smooth but it doesn't go anywhere. I am bias because I dislike Drake, Lil' Wayne does nothing for me and I love Nicki Minaj to death but Nicki's part slays. I love how much attitude she portrays in her voice and how she goes: "I am still the highest selling female rapper for the record!" - You are! I feel like this is the type of song you chill to when you're too drunk in the club, right? I never heard it in a club, that'd be nice... Maybe this would be higher.
From The Pinkprint | House
2nd of 7 appearances from Nicki Minaj.
1st of 1 appearance from Drake.
1st of 1 appearance from Lil' Wayne. |
93. Loïc Nottet - Rhythm Inside
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One more Eurovision contestant! When I first heard this I thought two things: "Who is this chick?" "Why does she sound like Lorde?" The fact that this song sounds exactly like Lorde's 'Royals' annoyed the hell out of me. It was like my least favorite song of Eurovision 2015... After that, I had to rate them so I had to see more and I saw the video and it was a... GUY. I swear, he sounds like a girl! But more important than that, I started being obsessed with the song, how minimalistic it sounds, how simplistic and how fresh it sounds as well. The "rapapa, rapapa" parts kill me. Such a grower!
From Eurovision Song Contest 2015 Vienna | House
2nd of 12 appearances from Eurovision 2015. |
92. Nick Jonas - Jealous
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I just started getting into this song like a month ago because everyone was going crazy over Nick Jonas because of his looks and I was like: "I am not even paying attention to him right now" and so here I am. 'Jealous' is so good, so catchy and I find it so fresh as well. Nick did a good job (unlike Joe who released trash after trash). He waited for the right time: hot body, cute face, great songs and voilá! Hit maker (well sort of!). I am sure if I had gotten into this song earlier last year, it would be higher but I have to be fair. As for now, I can say that I love it.
From Nick Jonas | Pop
1st of 1 appearance from Nick Jonas. |
91. Lana Del Rey - Music To Watch Boys To
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Lana always delivers when it comes to singles. I never paid much attention to this song because I was focused on giving the album a chance - as I wasn't fully impressed. Nonetheless, I find it so fascinating, so mysterious and dark. It gives me 'Born To Die' era teas and I wish it had a proper release but I guess we were already lucky to have a video for 'High By The Beach' and an official single from 'Honeymoon'. This song has also a very sensual feeling attached to it. Her vocals get to me all the time. What a sexy and beautiful lady.
From Honeymoon | Alternative Pop
1st of 2 appearances from Lana Del Rey. |
90. Conchita Wurst - Colours Of Your Love
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THIS was the reason why I had to expand my Best Of to 100 songs. I had to find a senseful way of including it and I am not even a HUGE fan of the song (otherwise it would be higher) BUT! The beat after the song's chorus makes me want to cry of how good, sexy, dark, hypnotizing it is. I am obsessed. If it depended on that beat, this song would top this countdown. Nonetheless, the song itself doesn't exactly keep in pair with the beat of it. Queen Conchita always has me going. You should all listen to this just for that beat.
From Conchita | Pop
1st of 3 appearances from Conchita Wurst. |
89. Ariana Grande - Focus
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Oh Well! This was such a grower as I hated it at first. It may be Ariana's weakest single so far, it is a bit generic and a repetition of what she already showed us which is not very exciting. Anyway! As I said it grew on me due to the video, due to the "focus" during the choruses and also because it just sounded more familiar with time. She is on point when it comes to vocals and sensuality (in which she has worked hard to achieve). I love all the dramatism also attached to it. Little note! The song reminds me of Mariah's 'On The Floor' from 2005!
From Focus - Single | Pop
1st of 2 appearances from Ariana Grande. |
88. Edurne - Amanecer
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The spanish entry of the year! Edurne is a very beautiful girl with a great voice. This song did flop when it comes to ranking but, the real Eurovision fans, did not put it to shame and many of them named the best of the year but... It is Spain. We have to deal with it. I like all the drama in the song and how modern it sounds (its 'Ooh Ooh' give me 'Can't Remember To Forget You' vibes!). It does sound like a smash hit because it sounds like an anthem, too bad no one really wants Spain to win anything or give it recognition.
From Eurovision Song Contest 2015 Vienna | Pop
3rd of 12 appearances from Eurovision 2015. |
87. The Gift - Clássico
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Here it is, guys! I present to you one of Portugal's best acts and voices! The Gift is a portuguese band that actually sings more in english than in portuguese. Sónia Tavares is the lead singer and she really has a very malish and original tone, I love her to death. She is so classy. This song is not usual The Gift as it is more theatrical and more dramatic but I love every little element of it. I love the way it grows and becomes an anthem. Besides the lyrics are really empowering. This is the last entry from a portuguese act.
From 20 | Alternative
1st of 1 appearance from The Gift. |
86. Mika - Good Guys
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Here it is Mika again! This is so much better than 'Talk About You'. It is a beautiful song that really gives you a big nostalgia of 'Happy Ending'. It is beautiful, it is touching and more faithful to Mika in my opinion. I swear, though, sometimes I understand: "Where did all the good gays go?" . Sorry. But it does sound like it. Anyway! This is Mika's raw emotion and this is the moments I love him the most. It is beautiful, it makes me cry because of how the song grows to a 'happy ending'. The only reason it isn't highest has to due with the fact I found about it late this year.
From No Place In Heaven | Pop
1st of 2 appearances from Mika. |
85. Kygo - Stole The Show (feat. Parson James)
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I do not know what happened to me this year but all those 'cool' songs I generally hate, I ended up loving. I am not a big fan of those GP hits but Kygo did have a good year and his productions are full of quality. I personally love the beat between the song and how happy it is. I feel like when I hear it I am meant to have a good time with my friends and enjoy myself. It is the definition of a summer smash! I was impressed by this new waves of DJs and house songs.
From Stole The Show - Single | House
1st of 1 appearance from Kygo.
1st of 1 appearance from Parson James. |
84. Charli XCX - Famous
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I almost forgot about this song! I really did! It would have been a shame because I genuinely like it. I find it so messy, badass, clumsy and catchy! The pre-chorus and chorus are the best part of it. Charli is quite unique and I like that about her, she does have a clumsy look and her songs do represent her. I love her unique style overall and how no one would really release such song as it is all over the place but ends up making sense and being entertaining. The song sounds has this 'old' sound attached to it which makes it very interesting!
From Sucker | Pop Punk
1st of 2 appearances from Charli XCX. |
83. Taylor Swift - Wildest Dreams
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OK! Do not hate me for this. I do love 'Wildest Dreams' but I probably overplayed it quite a bit and ended up not being this high. I like how Lana Del Rey influenced it and how dreamy it is. I feel like it may be Taylor's comfort zone because it is not real pop or country and she can get to both sides with it. I believe it was a great single choice to showcase her ability on working with many music styles.
From 1989 | Pop
1st of 3 appearances from Taylor Swift. |
82. Demi Lovato - Cool For The Summer
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People went mad about this song and I never really understood why. The song is fun but nothing epic or amazing. If we compare first singles: 'Heart Attrack' vs. 'Cool For The Summer' it is a complete offense for the first one to even be compared to this one. I feel like it was a downgrade for Demi but that's what she wanted: showcase her wild and sexy side so that's what she had to do. The song is not bad (obviously) and it does showcase other sides of Demi. She can be fierce!
From Confident | Pop
1st of 3 appearances from Demi Lovato. |
81. Waitin' For You (feat. Sirah)
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Demi has two out already. I wasn't supposed to count this one as a single but I ended up doing because of the video. When I first this song, I was a bit annoyed and I did not exactly like it but after some plays I love its dark and mysterious vibes. I don't like, though, Sirah's part. It just sounds bad. Demi sounds like a badass b* and as a freaking dangerous girl (which I am sure she is) and that makes the song interesting and badass, I seriously love it!
From Confident | R&B
2nd of 3 appearances from Demi Lovato. |
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Cool For The Summer + Wildest Dreams <33
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Some great songs here, like Beg for It, Truffle Butter, Focus, Famous, and Cool for the Summer. Feelin' Myself is garbage, though, and I was never the biggest fan of Wildest Dreams.
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WTF and cool for the summer
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Missy, Demi, Ariana, Nicki, Iggy
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WTF, Stole The Show & Truffle Butter are my top 3
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Everything I know here I like. No WTFs from me except for the Missy song
I like Mika, I need to stop not listening to him and spend more time with him.
You prefer Poot Attack to Cool For The Summer though? I'm not sure what to think about that Pedro.
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"Jealous" was my guilty pleasure in 2014
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Wildest Dreams
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Wildest Dreams, WTF (Where They From), Cool For The Summer, Beg For It, Talk About You, Music To Watch Boys To, Truffle Butter
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Missy proved she's still a queen. Demi and Nick
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Yas, throw Focus under a bus
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Cool For The Summer, Wildest Dreams and Focus are my favorites this set
Waitin' For You, WTF, Feeling Myself, Truffle Butter, Jealous, Famous, Beg For It
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10/20 OMG King Mika here
I see a lot of Eurovisions contestants
Sooooo I hope we'll se Uzari here
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Famous, Focus, Cool For The Summer, waiting for you and jealous
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Missy, Taylor and Demi
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1st of 1 appearance from Drake
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Once again for emphasis =
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CFTS, Jealous, Stole The Show and Focus BOPS!
Wildest Dreams and Music To Watch Boys To
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