Best Songs of 2010
1. “Love the Way You Lie” – Eminem featuring Rihanna [6-21-2010]. With ferocious lyrics about a volatile relationship by power pop duo with distinctive joined vocals, this very popular track soars.
2. “Felicia” – The Constellations [4-13-2010]. A good groovin’ rock track – nee a psychedelic soul-rock explosion -- from emerging band out of ATL.
3. “What’s My Name” – Rihanna featuring Drake [11-2-2010]. Two contemporary R&B legends team up for a cool and sultry pop track from Rihanna’s forthcoming album.
4. “Ali in the Jungle” – The Hours [10-5-10]. This dramatic and spare track lays down a heavy dose of London-bred-Brit rock with shout outs to the greats names in history especially to Muhammad Ali.
5. “Little Lovin’” – Lissie [8-17-2010]. A favorite track of Roll’s when it was released as an EP last fall, this re-run on her debut full-length album captures Lissie’s dusky, willowy folk-pop at its best.
6. “Rope An Summit” – Junip [9-14-2010]. Jose Gonzalez puts his solo efforts to work on his first full-length album where earnest & airy vocals mix with spacey atmospheric jams.
7. “Soak it Up” – Houses [10-19-10]. Dreamy electronic laced with ethereal vocals off debut album by couple living off the earth in Hawaii. Aloha, mon.
8. “Hot Tottie” – Usher feat. Jay-Z (8-24-2010). Sexy-ass R&B track by power hip-hop duo achieves new panty-dropping power.
9. “Blow Your Smoke” – Jim Jones featuring Rell. [10-12-2010]. Gritty hip-hop with a feel good, lighters-up- refrain.
10. “The High Road” – Broken Bells [1-15-10]. The lead single from forthcoming album by Danger Mouse and The Shins’ James Mercer is dreamy, alt-space pop.
11. “There Goes My Baby” – Usher [2-9-2010]. With irresistible melodies, this easy ballad gets you singing right along with the R&B guru from Hot-Lanta who’s moving it back here to his roots.
12. “Africa Must Wake Up” – Damian Marley + Nas, featuring K’naan [5-18-2010]. Easy grooves, primarily of Nas, Damian on the chorus and a great verse by K’naan in his native Somali. One world, baby!
13. “Crave You” – Flight Facilities featuring Giselle [3-26-2010]. Ambient-disco-house groove by Sidney-based Australian duo.
14. “Alors an dance” – Stromae (re-mix featuring Kanye West and Gilbere Forte] (9-2-2010]. A smokin’ hot dance track in European Clubs features Kanye remixing and rapping-up an already funky get-ur-booty-on-the-dancefloor track by Belgain singer-songwriter.
15. “Aston Martin Music” – Rick Ross featuring Drake and Chrisette Michelle [7-20-2010]. The Boss -- Rick Ross – Teams his gritty raps with a softer Drake and a melodious Chrisette Michele.
16. “Like a G6” – Far East Movement featuring The Cataracts (4-13-2010). With electronic dubs and sexy girl backbeats, this dance track will get you movin’ in the dancefloor.
17. “Hello, Good Morning” – Dirty Money (featuring T.I.) [3-30-2010]. Diddy’s newly formed band rocks big, irresistible, dance-club-beats and blends rhythms with boy-girl raps on this third single from Diddy’s forthcoming album.
18. “Sun of a Gun” - Oh Land [10-19-2010}. Euro-siren ballerina from Denmark offers pop-pixie, alt-indie track with glam-sensibility.
19. “Boy” – Ra Ra Riot [8-24-2010]. Spunky indie rock with strings and lilting tenor melodies off second album by band out of Syracuse, New York.
20. “Cooler Than Me” -- Mike Posner (featuring Big Sean) [1-26-2010]. R&B pop track with easy flow and dance sensibility.
21. “One Way Road” – John Butler Trio [4-6-2010]. Finally able to play this Feb-release by Cali born and Australia-bred, John Butler who has spanned the breadth of guitar styles over the years, and on this single release, he hits a toe-tappin’ jam.
22. “California Gurls” – Katy Perry featuring Snoop Dogg (5-7-2010). The lead track from Katy’s forthcoming sophomore album is a shameless pop track glorifying California girls and their sunny lifestyles with an unlikely cameo by Snoop.
23. “Electric Feel” – Katy Perry (un-released). Pop songstress covers this alternative track by MGMT with sufficient angst and spare back-up.
24. “Sex is Good” (acoustic) – Saving Abel [9-10-2010]. A clean and spare rendition of the riff-heavy rock original off of sophomore album.
25. “Paradise Circus” – Massive Attack [2-9-2010]. Typically mellow and ambient track from Brit pioneers of trip-hop.
26. “Use Somebody” – Pixie Lott [1-27-2010]. Young, emerging British siren covers already fantastic song by Kings of Leon in lovely acoustic ballad.
27. “All I Want is You” – Miguel featuring J. Cole [5-25-2010]. A smooth, sexy hip-hop and R&B track by Miguel Jontel off forthcoming self-titled debut album.
28. “I Can’t Get Enough” – Rooney [6-8-2010]. A breezy pop track off third self-titled album from boys from Cali.
29. “Fantasy Girl” – Baby Bash featuring Marty James [3-30-2010]. A sure-fire dance floor hit from latin hip-hopper out of Vallejo, Cali – more R&B candy – this time featuring loopy hip-hop-pop duet.
30. “Evil Woman” – Mike Posner [12-29-2009]. Admittedly a late find, but worth a spin as Number One because who’s not onboard from the get-go? This contemporary R&B / hip-hop remix of 70’s classic rock –n- roll ELO stalwart grooves along a plentiful mojo all its own.
31. “Answer to Yourself” – The Soft Pack [2-2-2010]. Old-school sounding Garage rock from San Diego group who originally called themselves The Muslims but switched gears for this self-titled debut album.
32. “I Don’t Care” – Raheem DeVaughn [3-2-2010]. With a smooth 80’s sound this new groovin’ R&B track will get you movin’, and go ahead and let the haters keep hatin’. Not our problem.
33. “Angels” Remix – Dirty Money featuring Lupe Fiasco [un-released]. Ambient synth hip-hop lays out an ultra-hip, lounge vibe, all while remixing Jay-Z and Dirty Money with a dash of Lupe.
34. “How I Got Over” – The Roots [6-21-10]. A poignant reminder of life on gritty, urban streets with cameos from Roots members who lay it down with smart & soulful hip-hop.
35. “Ain’t No Chimneys in the Projects” – Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings [11-16-2010] Old school beats with a retro sound gettin’ at the truth that Santa Claus can’t get down the chimneys when they don’t exist in the projects.
36. “Obsession” – Sky Ferreira [9-14-2010]. With Mike Rizzo re-mixing, this foxy Portuguese-American girl from California belts out a big dance-pop for her debut album to be released in 2011.
37. “Giving up the Gun” – Vampire Weekend (9-7-2010). An alt-indie track that sounds like the rest of Vampire Weekend with a Paul Simon-twist.
38. “Fuck You” – Cee Lo Green [8-25-2010]. An old school funky-groove loaded up with a shitload of f-bombs.
39. “Bang Bang Bang” – Mark Ronson featuring Q-Tip [9-24-2010]. London pop with hip hop cameo by contemporary ultra hipster.
40. “Stereo Love” – Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina [8-10-2010]. Eerie alt-indie euro-dance club track by musician, producer, performer and composer from Bucharest, Romania.
41. “Pop the Trunk” – Yelawolf [7-27-2010]. A crisp and edgy hip-hop track by emerging underground rapper from Gadsen, Alabama.
42. “Fire in Your New Shoes” – Kaskade featuring Dragonette [4-27-2010]. An electronica dance track by DJ, influential in the San Francisco house scene , who pairs up with Canadian songstress.
43. “Tumblin’ Down” – Jenna Andrews [6-9-2010]. Lead single from Island Records debut by emerging Canandian-born singer-song-writer.
44. “Loving You No More” – Dirty Money featuring Drake [9-21-2010]. The most recent mellow, auto-tuned track released by Bad Boy Records with a cameo by Drake.
45. “Lay It Down” – Lloyd [8-31-2010]. A smooth, easy pre-game R&B track by urban crooner out of ATL.
46. “Letting Go (Dutty Love)” – Sean Kingston feat. Nicki Minaj [8-13-2010]. With his smooth Jamaican inflection and with a cameo by Nicki, the islander lays down another pop R&B track.
47. “People Can Do the Most Amazing Things” - Kisses [11-16-2010]. Retro and groovy-glam indie pop with a twist of 80’s by a mod duo out of L.A on first full-length debut.
48. “Long Gone” – Nelly [11-9-2010]. The hip-hopper out of St. Louis teams up with Plies and Chris Brown and works his magic on another pop – if repetitive -- R&B hit.
49. “Drummer Boy” – Debi Nova [1-19-2010]. A pop debut single that’s climbing the international dance charts by chica linda from San Jose, Costa Rica.
50. “Mystery Zone” – Spoon [1-19-10}. While slightly monotonous in pitch, this track plays like a pop-hit-in-the-making from these indie rockers out of Austin, Texas.
51. “Clap Your Hands” – Sia [6-4-2010]. A pop number undercut with a dance vibe and drizzled with signature and now-seasoned vocals by beauty born in Australia, who moved to the U.K. to achieve stardom.
52. “Healing Hands” – Citizen Cope [1-19-10]. It’s been a while for Citizen Cope – but here it is – a new, mellow alt-track by Clarence Greenwood – the man & the band – out of Memphis.
53. “Symphonies” -- Dan Black (2-16-2010). Combining symphonic backbeats with careful vocals from UK’s genre-mixing Wonky Pop movement.
54. “Hold Yuh” – Gyptian [3-9-2010]. Tight, roots-minded reggae by emerging artist from St. Andrew, Jamaica. Ya, mon.
55. “As We Enter” – Nas and Damien Jr. Gong Marley [2-23-2010]. A quick-moving, tit-for-tat hip-hop mixed with reggae duet with old school background beats.
56. “Outstanding” – Lil Wayne [unreleased]. An edgier, Dr. Dre-produced track moves Lil Wayne’s smut away from pop towards a real hip-hop that suits him.
57. “La La La” – Auburn feat. Iyaz [6-1-2010]. A pop track with haunting back beat and eletronica auto-tunes finesse.
58. “Heaven’s on Fire” – The Radio Dept. [3-23-1010]. A flowing indie pop track off recent EP released by rock band out of Sweden.
59. “Alright” – Pitbull featuring Machel Montano [6-8-2010]. The latest latino-club track from the Miami rapper who teams up here with Trinadad-born rapper that will get chy’all dancin’ out on the floor.
60. “Beautiful Monster” – Ne-Yo [6-8-2010]. Another smash pop R&B hit by songwriter, arranger and vocalist from Las Vegas via Arkansas.
61. “The Kids” – B.o.B. featuring Janelle Monae [4-27-10]. Mixing alt-rock with hip-hop and a lovely cameo, this emerging pop-rapper from ATL loads this cover track of MGMT onto his first full-length album release.
62. “Odessa” – Caribou [4-20-2010]. With a 4-20 release and a trippy album cover, this is the lead track from latest album by Canadian indie-electronic band.
63. “143” – Bobby Brackins featuring Ray J [5-18-2010]. Hip-hop op duet by veteran and (very-young-sounding) rapper born and raised in Oakland, Cali.
64. “Hot n Fun” – N.E.R.D. featuring Nelly Furtado [5-18-2010]. With dance floor beats, this steamy boy-girl duet is sure to get ur grind on.
65. “Set Me Free” – Lloyd featuring Mystikal (un-released). Urban ATL crooner, Lloyd, lays his harmonious vocals against old school boogie-woogie and pairs with a rougher cameo by Mystikal.
66. “The Gaudy Side of Town” – Gayngs [5-10-2010]. From newly formed, Minneapolis-based dance-pop collective creates R&B-infused electro-indie tracks, including this one, featuring Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon.
67. “Dear God 2.0” – The Roots [6-21-1010]. Phili Rap group covers unlikely indie track – call it Beard Rap by Monsters of Folk with edge– with original harmonies laced throughout.
68. “Animal” – Neon Trees (single) [1-26-10]. An energetic single release off Island/Def Jam label rocks alternative groove with catchy, pop background and strong vocals.
69. “Who Dat “ -- J. Cole [6-4-2010]. Second big single by edgy emerging rapper (a Jay-Z find --) from North Carolina.
70. “Shake Drop on Video” – The White Panda [un-released]. Pumping dance beats, a youthful hip-hop vibe loaded with cameo raps, all charge this new single by mash-up/remix duo out of Chicago and L.A.
71. “I Will Live on Islands” – Josh Rouse [3-9-2010]. Baroque Pop with a retro-feel written by singer-songwriter, native Nebraskan and world traveler when he lived in Spain ( -- half the album is performed in Spanish!).
72. “Rocket” – Goldfrapp [3-10-2010]. With a pulsing dance beat, by signature pop rocker/keyboardist/composer out of Bath, England.
73. “On Time” – Disco Biscuits featuring tuPhace [3-16-2010] A grooving track with a disco wind by eclectic U Penn jam band.
74. “Break Your Heart” -- Taio Cruz (featuring Ludacris) [2-23-2010]. This is the third smash single from emerging pop R&B singer out of London who wrote Rihanna’s smash hit “Umbrella.”
75. “Butta Kup” – Baby Bash (3-30-10) A sugary R&B pop track that covers everything sweet to describe l’object of desire.
76. “Just You and I” – Ricky Blaze [6-1-2010]. New pop reggae from emerging young artist out of Brooklyn.
77. Like It’s Her Birthday” -- Good Charlotte [10-29-2010]. Punk pop track off latest album by East Coast post-grungers.
78. “Without Lies” – Aeroplane featuring Sky Ferriera [11-15-2010]. Electronica act from Brussels, Belgium, releases spare and clean track with disco style off latest of series of EP’s.
79. “Love Lust” – King Charles [single, to be released]. Compelling, spare melody by East Londoner sticks on the mind long after this track, scheduled for debut album release later this year, ticks away.
80. “Take Over the World” – Kidz in the Hall [3-9-2010]. Pop hip-hop track by new-gen MC/DJ (-- friends from UPenn --) duo out of Chicago.
81. “Aint Leavin’ without You” – Jaheim [2-5-2010]. With an upbeat, 80’s Jeffrey Osborne-like sound, Jaheim lays out power R&B soul and boudoir jams.
82. “Where I’m Going” – Cut Copy (un-released). Australian indie electronic trio drop the summer’s joyful, hand-clapping rock tune. Come on! Lighters in the air, tripsters!
83. “Home” – Glasser [9-27-2010]. Soothing and feminine vocals over marimba percussions = arty musical gorgeousness from new-comer out of L.A.
84. “Telephone” – The Black Angels [9-14-2010]. And bright & pithy old school Texas-rocker off third album by Austin quintet.
85. “The Night Before the Funeral” – The Mary Onettes [5-5-2010]. A snappy, upbeat indie-track off latest 2-track EP by band out of Sweden.
86. “Strings” – Young the Giant [10-25-2010]. The lead track from self-titled debut album is wispy, easy indie rock with an ocean and beach landscape.
87. “Spy” – Beat Assailant [10-12-2010]. Dramatic and snazzy R&B by Miami-born rapper combines hip-hop with jazz and John Legend-esque vocals to achieve a 007 vibe.
88. “River” – Germany, Germany [10-27-2010]. Instrumental with textured, easy grooves off third album by Canadian electronica producer.
89. “Get Back Up” – T.I. feat. Chris Brown [11-2-2010]. A pop hip-hop shout-out from his prison cell, T.I. teams up with fellow bad-boy Chris Brown, and both are shamelessly looking for redemption.
90. “Say You’ll Haunt Me” – Stone Sour [7-13-2010]. A classic rock sound from band that moves a sound somewhere between Metallica and Alice in Chains.
91. “Dressed in Dresden” -- The Hundred in the Hands [9-21-2010]. This Brooklyn-based duo fuses synth pop with post-punk and dream pop to churn out a danceable track on their debut full-length album.
92. “Poison” – The All-American Rejects (3-2-2010). A pretty acoustic number with harmonized vocals in support of the new ALMOST ALICE soundtrack.
93. “Drown in the Now” – The Crystal Method featuring Matisyahu (1-19-2010). Off latest EP, a curious mix of reggae and eerie electronica re-mixes that’s emerging as a big hit on the dance floor charts.
94. “Trick” - E-40, Too Short [un-released] Dynamic duo – Too Short on the Harmonies and E-40 with his loopy Bay Area raps -- lay out a rougher hip-hop vibe.
95. “July Flame” – Laura Veirs [1-12-2010]. A Colorado native who now calls Portland, Oregon, home sounds a lot like a modern-day Suzanne Vega with her spare musical arrangements and lovely voice.
96. “The Cave” Mumford & Sons [2-16-2010]. UK neo-folk quartet lays out banjos and acoustic guitars for a down-home sounding rock track.
97. “Alice” – Avril Lavigne (3-2-2010). The Canadian pop sensation adds her two cents to the new Almost Alice soundtrack with some serious vocal pipes.
98. “You Look Better When I’m Drunk” – White Tie Affair [4-20-2010]. A shameless. 80’s influenced pop rock dance track from group out of Chicago that gets right to the point to say it all.
99. “Tighten Up” – The Black Keys [5-18-2010]. A good-groove alt-rock track by natives of Akron, Ohio.
100. “The Mistake” – AM Taxi [5-18-2010]. The lead single from debut album by emerging rock band out of Chicago.
101. “My First Kiss” – 3oh!3 featuring Kesha [5-4-2010]. A clap-along, jump-up-and down pop track that pairs two youthful pop sensations.
102. “Wide Eyes” -- Local Natives [2-16-2010]. A plucky debut album from an L.A. band, with ethereal and gentle harmonies influenced by Pacific Northwest sounds.
103. “Youth” – Beach Fossils [5-25-2010] The pithy lead track off their self-titled debut album features lots of easy strumming indie-guitars and distorted vocals.
104. “White Rabbit” – Grace Potter and the Nocturnals (3-2-2010). As part of the new ALMOST ALICE soundtrack, this version of the 70’s hippy-druggie classic is down with less rock and features clear, bright vocals and a trippy close.
105. “Your Love” – Nicki Minaj [2-8-2010]. Emerging R&B duet mistress out of Queens uses the backbeat and refrain to Annie Lennox’s track “No More I Love You’s” in this easy pop rap track.
106. “Driving Me Crazy” – Sam Adams [3-4-10]. A feel-good, white-boy hip-hop pop track by beloved Boston boy that is appealing to the college crowd.
107. “I’m Beamin’” – Lupe Fiasco [2-2-2010]. “See me now – just look around -- I’m beamin’” is the upbeat, up-from-the-bootstraps reverb from this single from Chicago-based Muslim MC.
108. “Waka, Waka (This time for Africa)” – Shakira [6-20-2010]. An upbeat world dance sound that stands tall as the official 2010 track for The FIFA World Cup Soccer Tournament .
109. Uffie – “Pop the Glock” [6-22-2010]. American-born, Paris-based MC mixes her Shirley-Temple voice with ghetto motifs in this distorted pop track off her debut album.
110. “Come with Me” – Ceo [6-29-10]. A breezy, Electro-pop track by debut solo effort of former member of Swedish duo The Tough Alliance.
111. “Deuces” – Chris Brown [6-28-2010]. Mellow and entreating pop track by R&B Bad Boy who’s trying to stage a comeback.
112. “You Be Killin’ “Em” – Fabolous [8-31-2010]. Another hip-hop track praising shawty by East Coast rappers.
113. “Dance Forever” – Allstar Weekend [6-21-2010]. Lead track off debut album by emerging emo-pop quartet out of San Diego
114. “Coquet Coquette” – Of Montreal [6-29-2010]. Pulsating slab of glam-indie rock from band out of Athens, GA, off newly-released EP.
115. “Big Wave’ – Jenny and Johnny [8-30-2010]. Country-indie-rock-sounding track with a splash of retro off debut album by a pair of LA lovebirds.
116. “Get Up” – Kimberly Davis [1-12-2010]. A breakout debut single that is climbing the dance charts by R&B groove queen.
117. “Between the Lines” – Stone Temple Pilots (4-6-10). A good, old-fashioned rock track from the early harbingers of grunge.
118. “Tightrope” – Janelle Monae featuring Big Boi [2-23-2010). An upbeat, sometimes abstract, original, old school-sounding R&B track with cameo from Outkast frontman Big Boi.
119. “Window Seat”- Erykah Badu [2-9-2010]. Latest single from signature-sounding R&B earth-goddess super-songstress from forthcoming album.
120. “Power” – Kanye West featuring Dwele [6-1-2010]. If you’re still willing to listen to him, here’s Kanye’s latest angry rant against a more rock-oriented background.
121. “White Flag Warrior” – Flobots [3-16-2010]. A hearty alternative track that juggles indie rock with indie hip-hop by innovative seven-piece band out of Denver.
122. “Memories” – David Guetta feat. Kid Cudi [2-17-2010]. With Guetta on the club beats and Kudi handling the (repetitive) lyrics, you’ve got a dance number to rock the house.
123. “Follow Me Down” – 30H!3 featuring Neon Hitch [3-2-2010]. The alt-pop duo from Boulder releases its latest hit to be included on forthcoming ALICE IN WONDERLAND soundtrack and whose sound mixes electronica with booming rock guitar & vocals.
124. “White Sky” – Vampire Weekend [1-11-10]. This easy-going track about kicking it in Manhattan, off the follow-up to their 2008 debut, sounds very much like a nod to Paul Simon’s Graceland, mixed with Vampire’s own preppy, indie-rock.
125. “Worry About You” – 2 AM Club [9-14-2010]. Soul-inflected pop off debut album by band out of L.A.
126. “Clap Your Hands” – The Ting Tings [un-released]. New Wave anthem with a hot button refrain – “Clap Your Hands if you’re working too hard” – from scrappy indie pop duo out of Manchester, UK.
127. “Nothing But Love” -- THE GRACIOUS FEW [9-14-2010]. Big phat rock sound with mighty guitar riffs comes from merging key members from two bands – LIVE and Candlebox.
128. “Soldier of Love” – Sade [1-12-10]. The melancholy soul singer, smoking-hot in the 80’s, with angular percussion and discordant back-up vocals.
129. “Lewis Takes off his Shirt” -- Owen Pallett [1-12-10]. A spunky, orchestral-electronica alternative sound that mixes various sounds and vocals.
130. “Stuttering” – FeFe Dobson (9-7-2010). Radio-ready bubble-gum pop by 18 year old songstress out of Toronto.
131. “Lost Where I Belong” -- Andreya Triana (9-7-2010). The smoky title track from this first full-length album by R&B soulstress out of the U.K. is innovative and ambient.
132. “Angel Echoes” – Four Tet [1-26-1010]. Experimental, down-tempo track undertaken as side-project by Brit Kieren Hebden.
133. “Armada Latina” – Cypress Hill featuring Marc Antony and Pitbull [3-2-2010). A remix of the cult 70’s CSNY hippy classic with a twist of hip-hop and a dash of south of the border fiesta.
134. “Stylo” – Gorillaz [1-26-2010]. The lead track from their forthcoming album scheduled to drop in March features a distinctly electronica vibe with equally distinctive vocals by the self-conceived “fist virtual hip-hop” band.
135. “Fall Hard’ – Shout Out Louds [2-23-10]. Airy, sleek guitar and vocals from proud indie-rock neo-cons out of Stockholm.
136. “Not in Love” – Crystal Castles (featuring Robert Smith) [12- 6-2011]. With a distinctly 80’s new Wave, Cure-like sound, this cover of the Platinum Blonde original features big synth background beats and a resonating refrain.
137. “Down by the Water” – The Decemberists [11-12-2010]. Gillian Welch and R.E.M. 12-string strummer Peter Buck team up for this tight folk rock track off forthcoming album.
138. “Cascade” -- DeLuka [10-12-2010]. UK rocker brings on the white girl rock-pop on her debut album.
139. “Costume Party” – Two Door Cinema Club [to be released]. Mixing electric polish with guitar driven hooks makes for a pop-driven number by emerging trio out of Northern Ireland.
140. “Move that Body” – Nelly featuring Akon and T-Pain [10-12-2010]. Slickly produced pop dance single by R&B Power Trio.
141. “White Knuckles” – OK Go [11-2-2010]. Alt-pop track with a heavy mid-song off-kilter guitar riff.
142. “Golden Haze” – Wild Nothing [10-12-2010]. Synth-washed indie pop by emerging artist Jack Tatum.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Best Songs of 2010
Best Songs of 2010
1. “Love the Way You Lie” – Eminem featuring Rihanna [6-21-2010]. With ferocious lyrics about a volatile relationship by power pop duo with distinctive joined vocals, this very popular track soars.
2. “Felicia” – The Constellations [4-13-2010]. A good groovin’ rock track – nee a psychedelic soul-rock explosion -- from emerging band out of ATL.
3. “Little Lovin’” – Lissie [8-17-2010]. A favorite track of Roll’s when it was released as an EP last fall, this re-run on her debut full-length album captures Lissie’s dusky, willowy folk-pop at its best.
4. “Hot Tottie” – Usher feat. Jay-Z (8-24-2010). Sexy-ass R&B track by power hip-hop duo achieves new panty-dropping power.
5. “Alors an dance” – Stromae (re-mix featuring Kanye West and Gilbere Forte] (9-2-2010]. A smokin’ hot dance track in European Clubs features Kanye remixing and rapping-up an already funky get-ur-booty-on-the-dancefloor track by Belgain singer-songwriter.
6. “Africa Must Wake Up” – Damian Marley + Nas, featuring K’naan [5-18-2010]. Easy grooves, primarily of Nas, Damian on the chorus and a great verse by K’naan in his native Somali. One world, baby!
7. “Rope An Summit” – Junip [9-14-2010]. Jose Gonzalez puts his solo efforts to work on his first full-length album where earnest & airy vocals mix with spacey atmospheric jams.
8. “The High Road” – Broken Bells [1-15-10]. The lead single from forthcoming album by Danger Mouse and The Shins’ James Mercer is dreamy, alt-space pop.
9. “Evil Woman” – Mike Posner [12-29-2009]. Admittedly a late find, but worth a spin as Number One because who’s not onboard from the get-go? This contemporary R&B / hip-hop remix of 70’s classic rock –n- roll ELO stalwart grooves along a plentiful mojo all its own.
10. “Angels” Remix – Dirty Money featuring Lupe Fiasco [un-released]. Ambient synth hip-hop lays out an ultra-hip, lounge vibe, all while remixing Jay-Z and Dirty Money with a dash of Lupe.
11. “There Goes My Baby” – Usher [2-9-2010]. With irresistible melodies, this easy ballad gets you singing right along with the R&B guru from Hot-Lanta who’s moving it back here to his roots.
12. “One Way Road” – John Butler Trio [4-6-2010]. Finally able to play this Feb-release by Cali born and Australia-bred, John Butler who has spanned the breadth of guitar styles over the years, and on this single release, he hits a toe-tappin’ jam.
13. “How I Got Over” – The Roots [6-21-10]. A poignant reminder of life on gritty, urban streets with cameos from Roots members who lay it down with smart & soulful hip-hop.
14. “Like a G6” – Far East Movement featuring The Cataracts (4-13-2010). With electronic dubs and sexy girl backbeats, this dance track will get you movin’ in the dancefloor.
15. “Hello, Good Morning” – Dirty Money (featuring T.I.) [3-30-2010]. Diddy’s newly formed band rocks big, irresistible, dance-club-beats and blends rhythms with boy-girl raps on this third single from Diddy’s forthcoming album.
16. “Cooler Than Me” -- Mike Posner (featuring Big Sean) [1-26-2010]. R&B pop track with easy flow and dance sensibility.
17. “Boy” – Ra Ra Riot [8-24-2010]. Spunky indie rock with strings and lilting tenor melodies off second album by band out of Syracuse, New York.
18. “Crave You” – Flight Facilities featuring Giselle [3-26-2010]. Ambient-disco-house groove by Sidney-based Australian duo.
19. “Electric Feel” – Katy Perry (un-released). Pop songstress covers this alternative track by MGMT with sufficient angst and spare back-up.
20. “Sex is Good” (acoustic) – Saving Abel [9-10-2010]. A clean and spare rendition of the riff-heavy rock original off of sophomore album.
21. “Paradise Circus” – Massive Attack [2-9-2010]. Typically mellow and ambient track from Brit pioneers of trip-hop.
22. “Use Somebody” – Pixie Lott [1-27-2010]. Young, emerging British siren covers already fantastic song by Kings of Leon in lovely acoustic ballad.
23. “All I Want is You” – Miguel featuring J. Cole [5-25-2010]. A smooth, sexy hip-hop and R&B track by Miguel Jontel off forthcoming self-titled debut album.
24. “I Can’t Get Enough” – Rooney [6-8-2010]. A breezy pop track off third self-titled album from boys from Cali.
25. “143” – Bobby Brackins featuring Ray J [5-18-2010]. Hip-hop op duet by veteran and (very-young-sounding) rapper born and raised in Oakland, Cali.
26. “Fantasy Girl” – Baby Bash featuring Marty James [3-30-2010]. A sure-fire dance floor hit from latin hip-hopper out of Vallejo, Cali – more R&B candy – this time featuring loopy hip-hop-pop duet.
27. “Answer to Yourself” – The Soft Pack [2-2-2010]. Old-school sounding Garage rock from San Diego group who originally called themselves The Muslims but switched gears for this self-titled debut album.
28. “I Don’t Care” – Raheem DeVaughn [3-2-2010]. With a smooth 80’s sound this new groovin’ R&B track will get you movin’, and go ahead and let the haters keep hatin’. Not our problem.
29. “Aston Martin Music” – Rick Ross featuring Drake and Chrisette Michelle [7-20-2010]. The Boss -- Rick Ross – Teams his gritty raps with a softer Drake and a melodious Chrisette Michele.
30. “Obsession” – Sky Ferreira [9-14-2010]. With Mike Rizzo re-mixing, this foxy Portuguese-American girl from California belts out a big dance-pop for her debut album to be released in 2011.
31. “Giving up the Gun” – Vampire Weekend (9-7-2010). An alt-indie track that sounds like the rest of Vampire Weekend with a Paul Simon-twist.
32. “Fuck You” – Cee Lo Green [8-25-2010]. An old school funky-groove loaded up with a shitload of f-bombs.
33. “Bang Bang Bang” – Mark Ronson featuring Q-Tip [9-24-2010]. London pop with hip hop cameo by contemporary ultra hipster.
34. “Stereo Love” – Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina [8-10-2010]. Eerie alt-indie euro-dance club track by musician, producer, performer and composer from Bucharest, Romania.
35. “Pop the Trunk” – Yelawolf [7-27-2010]. A crisp and edgy hip-hop track by emerging underground rapper from Gadsen, Alabama.
36. “Fire in Your New Shoes” – Kaskade featuring Dragonette [4-27-2010]. An electronica dance track by DJ, influential in the San Francisco house scene , who pairs up with Canadian songstress.
37. “Tumblin’ Down” – Jenna Andrews [6-9-2010]. Lead single from Island Records debut by emerging Canandian-born singer-song-writer.
38. “Lay It Down” – Lloyd [8-31-2010]. A smooth, easy pre-game R&B track by urban crooner out of ATL.
39. “Letting Go (Dutty Love)” – Sean Kingston feat. Nicki Minaj [8-13-2010]. With his smooth Jamaican inflection and with a cameo by Nicki, the islander lays down another pop R&B track.
40. “Outstanding” – Lil Wayne [unreleased]. An edgier, Dr. Dre-produced track moves Lil Wayne’s smut away from pop towards a real hip-hop that suits him.
41. “Loving You No More” – Dirty Money featuring Drake [9-21-2010]. The most recent mellow, auto-tuned track released by Bad Boy Records with a cameo by Drake.
42. “La La La” – Auburn feat. Iyaz [6-1-2010]. A pop track with haunting back beat and eletronica auto-tunes finesse.
43. “Hot n Fun” – N.E.R.D. featuring Nelly Furtado [5-18-2010]. With dance floor beats, this steamy boy-girl duet is sure to get ur grind on.
44. “Set Me Free” – Lloyd featuring Mystikal (un-released). Urban ATL crooner, Lloyd, lays his harmonious vocals against old school boogie-woogie and pairs with a rougher cameo by Mystikal.
45. “Drummer Boy” – Debi Nova [1-19-2010]. A pop debut single that’s climbing the international dance charts by chica linda from San Jose, Costa Rica.
46. “Mystery Zone” – Spoon [1-19-10}. While slightly monotonous in pitch, this track plays like a pop-hit-in-the-making from these indie rockers out of Austin, Texas.
47. “Clap Your Hands” – Sia [6-4-2010]. A pop number undercut with a dance vibe and drizzled with signature and now-seasoned vocals by beauty born in Australia, who moved to the U.K. to achieve stardom.
48. “Healing Hands” – Citizen Cope [1-19-10]. It’s been a while for Citizen Cope – but here it is – a new, mellow alt-track by Clarence Greenwood – the man & the band – out of Memphis.
49. “Symphonies” -- Dan Black (2-16-2010). Combining symphonic backbeats with careful vocals from UK’s genre-mixing Wonky Pop movement.
50. “Hold Yuh” – Gyptian [3-9-2010]. Tight, roots-minded reggae by emerging artist from St. Andrew, Jamaica. Ya, mon.
51. “As We Enter” – Nas and Damien Jr. Gong Marley [2-23-2010]. A quick-moving, tit-for-tat hip-hop mixed with reggae duet with old school background beats.
52. “Heaven’s on Fire” – The Radio Dept. [3-23-1010]. A flowing indie pop track off recent EP released by rock band out of Sweden.
53. “Alright” – Pitbull featuring Machel Montano [6-8-2010]. The latest latino-club track from the Miami rapper who teams up here with Trinadad-born rapper that will get chy’all dancin’ out on the floor.
54. “Beautiful Monster” – Ne-Yo [6-8-2010]. Another smash pop R&B hit by songwriter, arranger and vocalist from Las Vegas via Arkansas.
55. “The Kids” – B.o.B. featuring Janelle Monae [4-27-10]. Mixing alt-rock with hip-hop and a lovely cameo, this emerging pop-rapper from ATL loads this cover track of MGMT onto his first full-length album release.
56. “Odessa” – Caribou [4-20-2010]. With a 4-20 release and a trippy album cover, this is the lead track from latest album by Canadian indie-electronic band.
57. “The Gaudy Side of Town” – Gayngs [5-10-2010]. From newly formed, Minneapolis-based dance-pop collective creates R&B-infused electro-indie tracks, including this one, featuring Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon.
58. “Dear God 2.0” – The Roots [6-21-1010]. Phili Rap group covers unlikely indie track – call it Beard Rap by Monsters of Folk with edge– with original harmonies laced throughout.
59. “Animal” – Neon Trees (single) [1-26-10]. An energetic single release off Island/Def Jam label rocks alternative groove with catchy, pop background and strong vocals.
60. “Who Dat “ -- J. Cole [6-4-2010]. Second big single by edgy emerging rapper (a Jay-Z find --) from North Carolina.
61. “Shake Drop on Video” – The White Panda [un-released]. Pumping dance beats, a youthful hip-hop vibe loaded with cameo raps, all charge this new single by mash-up/remix duo out of Chicago and L.A.
62. “I Will Live on Islands” – Josh Rouse [3-9-2010]. Baroque Pop with a retro-feel written by singer-songwriter, native Nebraskan and world traveler when he lived in Spain ( -- half the album is performed in Spanish!).
63. “Rocket” – Goldfrapp [3-10-2010]. With a pulsing dance beat, by signature pop rocker/keyboardist/composer out of Bath, England.
64. “On Time” – Disco Biscuits featuring tuPhace [3-16-2010] A grooving track with a disco wind by eclectic U Penn jam band.
65. “Break Your Heart” -- Taio Cruz (featuring Ludacris) [2-23-2010]. This is the third smash single from emerging pop R&B singer out of London who wrote Rihanna’s smash hit “Umbrella.”
66. “Butta Kup” – Baby Bash (3-30-10) A sugary R&B pop track that covers everything sweet to describe l’object of desire.
67. “Just You and I” – Ricky Blaze [6-1-2010]. New pop reggae from emerging young artist out of Brooklyn.
68. “Take Over the World” – Kidz in the Hall [3-9-2010]. Pop hip-hop track by new-gen MC/DJ (-- friends from UPenn --) duo out of Chicago.
69. “Aint Leavin’ without You” – Jaheim [2-5-2010]. With an upbeat, 80’s Jeffrey Osborne-like sound, Jaheim lays out power R&B soul and boudoir jams.
70. “Where I’m Going” – Cut Copy (un-released). Australian indie electronic trio drop the summer’s joyful, hand-clapping rock tune. Come on! Lighters in the air, tripsters!
71. “Home” – Glasser [9-27-2010]. Soothing and feminine vocals over marimba percussions = arty musical gorgeousness from new-comer out of L.A.
72. “Telephone” – The Black Angels [9-14-2010]. And bright & pithy old school Texas-rocker off third album by Austin quintet.
73. “The Night Before the Funeral” – The Mary Onettes [5-5-2010]. A snappy, upbeat indie-track off latest 2-track EP by band out of Sweden.
74. “Say You’ll Haunt Me” – Stone Sour [7-13-2010]. A classic rock sound from band that moves a sound somewhere between Metallica and Alice in Chains.
75. “Dressed in Dresden” -- The Hundred in the Hands [9-21-2010]. This Brooklyn-based duo fuses synth pop with post-punk and dream pop to churn out a danceable track on their debut full-length album.
76. “Poison” – The All-American Rejects (3-2-2010). A pretty acoustic number with harmonized vocals in support of the new ALMOST ALICE soundtrack.
77. “Drown in the Now” – The Crystal Method featuring Matisyahu (1-19-2010). Off latest EP, a curious mix of reggae and eerie electronica re-mixes that’s emerging as a big hit on the dance floor charts.
78. “Tightrope” – Janelle Monae featuring Big Boi [2-23-2010). An upbeat, sometimes abstract, original, old school-sounding R&B track with cameo from Outkast frontman Big Boi.
79. “July Flame” – Laura Veirs [1-12-2010]. A Colorado native who now calls Portland, Oregon, home sounds a lot like a modern-day Suzanne Vega with her spare musical arrangements and lovely voice.
80. “The Cave” Mumford & Sons [2-16-2010]. UK neo-folk quartet lays out banjos and acoustic guitars for a down-home sounding rock track.
81. “Alice” – Avril Lavigne (3-2-2010). The Canadian pop sensation adds her two cents to the new Almost Alice soundtrack with some serious vocal pipes.
82. “You Look Better When I’m Drunk” – White Tie Affair [4-20-2010]. A shameless. 80’s influenced pop rock dance track from group out of Chicago that gets right to the point to say it all.
83. “California Gurls” – Katy Perry featuring Snoop Dogg (5-7-2010). The lead track from Katy’s forthcoming sophomore album is a shameless pop track glorifying California girls and their sunny lifestyles with an unlikely cameo by Snoop.
84. “Tighten Up” – The Black Keys [5-18-2010]. A good-groove alt-rock track by natives of Akron, Ohio.
85. “The Mistake” – AM Taxi [5-18-2010]. The lead single from debut album by emerging rock band out of Chicago.
86. “My First Kiss” – 3oh!3 featuring Kesha [5-4-2010]. A clap-along, jump-up-and down pop track that pairs two youthful pop sensations.
87. “Wide Eyes” -- Local Natives [2-16-2010]. A plucky debut album from an L.A. band, with ethereal and gentle harmonies influenced by Pacific Northwest sounds.
88. “Youth” – Beach Fossils [5-25-2010] The pithy lead track off their self-titled debut album features lots of easy strumming indie-guitars and distorted vocals.
89. “Window Seat”- Erykah Badu [2-9-2010]. Latest single from signature-sounding R&B earth-goddess super-songstress from forthcoming album.
90. “White Rabbit” – Grace Potter and the Nocturnals (3-2-2010). As part of the new ALMOST ALICE soundtrack, this version of the 70’s hippy-druggie classic is down with less rock and features clear, bright vocals and a trippy close.
91. “Your Love” – Nicki Minaj [2-8-2010]. Emerging R&B duet mistress out of Queens uses the backbeat and refrain to Annie Lennox’s track “No More I Love You’s” in this easy pop rap track.
92. “Driving Me Crazy” – Sam Adams [3-4-10]. A feel-good, white-boy hip-hop pop track by beloved Boston boy that is appealing to the college crowd.
93. “I’m Beamin’” – Lupe Fiasco [2-2-2010]. “See me now – just look around -- I’m beamin’” is the upbeat, up-from-the-bootstraps reverb from this single from Chicago-based Muslim MC.
94. “Waka, Waka (This time for Africa)” – Shakira [6-20-2010]. An upbeat world dance sound that stands tall as the official 2010 track for The FIFA World Cup Soccer Tournament .
95. Uffie – “Pop the Glock” [6-22-2010]. American-born, Paris-based MC mixes her Shirley-Temple voice with ghetto motifs in this distorted pop track off her debut album.
96. “Come with Me” – Ceo [6-29-10]. A breezy, Electro-pop track by debut solo effort of former member of Swedish duo The Tough Alliance.
97. “Deuces” – Chris Brown [6-28-2010]. Mellow and entreating pop track by R&B Bad Boy who’s trying to stage a comeback.
98. “You Be Killin’ “Em” – Fabolous [8-31-2010]. Another hip-hop track praising shawty by East Coast rappers.
99. “Dance Forever” – Allstar Weekend [6-21-2010]. Lead track off debut album by emerging emo-pop quartet out of San Diego
100. “Coquet Coquette” – Of Montreal [6-29-2010]. Pulsating slab of glam-indie rock from band out of Athens, GA, off newly-released EP.
101. “Big Wave’ – Jenny and Johnny [8-30-2010]. Country-indie-rock-sounding track with a splash of retro off debut album by a pair of LA lovebirds.
102. “Get Up” – Kimberly Davis [1-12-2010]. A breakout debut single that is climbing the dance charts by R&B groove queen.
103. “Between the Lines” – Stone Temple Pilots (4-6-10). A good, old-fashioned rock track from the early harbingers of grunge.
104. “Power” – Kanye West featuring Dwele [6-1-2010]. If you’re still willing to listen to him, here’s Kanye’s latest angry rant against a more rock-oriented background.
105. “White Flag Warrior” – Flobots [3-16-2010]. A hearty alternative track that juggles indie rock with indie hip-hop by innovative seven-piece band out of Denver.
106. “Memories” – David Guetta feat. Kid Cudi [2-17-2010]. With Guetta on the club beats and Kudi handling the (repetitive) lyrics, you’ve got a dance number to rock the house.
107. “Follow Me Down” – 30H!3 featuring Neon Hitch [3-2-2010]. The alt-pop duo from Boulder releases its latest hit to be included on forthcoming ALICE IN WONDERLAND soundtrack and whose sound mixes electronica with booming rock guitar & vocals.
108. “White Sky” – Vampire Weekend [1-11-10]. This easy-going track about kicking it in Manhattan, off the follow-up to their 2008 debut, sounds very much like a nod to Paul Simon’s Graceland, mixed with Vampire’s own preppy, indie-rock.
109. “Worry About You” – 2 AM Club [9-14-2010]. Soul-inflected pop off debut album by band out of L.A.
110. “Clap Your Hands” – The Ting Tings [un-released]. New Wave anthem with a hot button refrain – “Clap Your Hands if you’re working too hard” – from scrappy indie pop duo out of Manchester, UK.
111. “Nothing But Love” -- THE GRACIOUS FEW [9-14-2010]. Big phat rock sound with mighty guitar riffs comes from merging key members from two bands – LIVE and Candlebox.
112. “Soldier of Love” – Sade [1-12-10]. The melancholy soul singer, smoking-hot in the 80’s, with angular percussion and discordant back-up vocals.
113. “Lewis Takes off his Shirt” -- Owen Pallett [1-12-10]. A spunky, orchestral-electronica alternative sound that mixes various sounds and vocals.
114. “Stuttering” – FeFe Dobson (9-7-2010). Radio-ready bubble-gum pop by 18 year old songstress out of Toronto.
115. “Lost Where I Belong” -- Andreya Triana (9-7-2010). The smoky title track from this first full-length album by R&B soulstress out of the U.K. is innovative and ambient.
116. “Angel Echoes” – Four Tet [1-26-1010]. Experimental, down-tempo track undertaken as side-project by Brit Kieren Hebden.
117. “Armada Latina” – Cypress Hill featuring Marc Antony and Pitbull [3-2-2010). A remix of the cult 70’s CSNY hippy classic with a twist of hip-hop and a dash of south of the border fiesta.
118. “Stylo” – Gorillaz [1-26-2010]. The lead track from their forthcoming album scheduled to drop in March features a distinctly electronica vibe with equally distinctive vocals by the self-conceived “fist virtual hip-hop” band.
119. “Fall Hard’ – Shout Out Louds [2-23-10]. Airy, sleek guitar and vocals from proud indie-rock neo-cons out of Stockholm.
1. “Love the Way You Lie” – Eminem featuring Rihanna [6-21-2010]. With ferocious lyrics about a volatile relationship by power pop duo with distinctive joined vocals, this very popular track soars.
2. “Felicia” – The Constellations [4-13-2010]. A good groovin’ rock track – nee a psychedelic soul-rock explosion -- from emerging band out of ATL.
3. “Little Lovin’” – Lissie [8-17-2010]. A favorite track of Roll’s when it was released as an EP last fall, this re-run on her debut full-length album captures Lissie’s dusky, willowy folk-pop at its best.
4. “Hot Tottie” – Usher feat. Jay-Z (8-24-2010). Sexy-ass R&B track by power hip-hop duo achieves new panty-dropping power.
5. “Alors an dance” – Stromae (re-mix featuring Kanye West and Gilbere Forte] (9-2-2010]. A smokin’ hot dance track in European Clubs features Kanye remixing and rapping-up an already funky get-ur-booty-on-the-dancefloor track by Belgain singer-songwriter.
6. “Africa Must Wake Up” – Damian Marley + Nas, featuring K’naan [5-18-2010]. Easy grooves, primarily of Nas, Damian on the chorus and a great verse by K’naan in his native Somali. One world, baby!
7. “Rope An Summit” – Junip [9-14-2010]. Jose Gonzalez puts his solo efforts to work on his first full-length album where earnest & airy vocals mix with spacey atmospheric jams.
8. “The High Road” – Broken Bells [1-15-10]. The lead single from forthcoming album by Danger Mouse and The Shins’ James Mercer is dreamy, alt-space pop.
9. “Evil Woman” – Mike Posner [12-29-2009]. Admittedly a late find, but worth a spin as Number One because who’s not onboard from the get-go? This contemporary R&B / hip-hop remix of 70’s classic rock –n- roll ELO stalwart grooves along a plentiful mojo all its own.
10. “Angels” Remix – Dirty Money featuring Lupe Fiasco [un-released]. Ambient synth hip-hop lays out an ultra-hip, lounge vibe, all while remixing Jay-Z and Dirty Money with a dash of Lupe.
11. “There Goes My Baby” – Usher [2-9-2010]. With irresistible melodies, this easy ballad gets you singing right along with the R&B guru from Hot-Lanta who’s moving it back here to his roots.
12. “One Way Road” – John Butler Trio [4-6-2010]. Finally able to play this Feb-release by Cali born and Australia-bred, John Butler who has spanned the breadth of guitar styles over the years, and on this single release, he hits a toe-tappin’ jam.
13. “How I Got Over” – The Roots [6-21-10]. A poignant reminder of life on gritty, urban streets with cameos from Roots members who lay it down with smart & soulful hip-hop.
14. “Like a G6” – Far East Movement featuring The Cataracts (4-13-2010). With electronic dubs and sexy girl backbeats, this dance track will get you movin’ in the dancefloor.
15. “Hello, Good Morning” – Dirty Money (featuring T.I.) [3-30-2010]. Diddy’s newly formed band rocks big, irresistible, dance-club-beats and blends rhythms with boy-girl raps on this third single from Diddy’s forthcoming album.
16. “Cooler Than Me” -- Mike Posner (featuring Big Sean) [1-26-2010]. R&B pop track with easy flow and dance sensibility.
17. “Boy” – Ra Ra Riot [8-24-2010]. Spunky indie rock with strings and lilting tenor melodies off second album by band out of Syracuse, New York.
18. “Crave You” – Flight Facilities featuring Giselle [3-26-2010]. Ambient-disco-house groove by Sidney-based Australian duo.
19. “Electric Feel” – Katy Perry (un-released). Pop songstress covers this alternative track by MGMT with sufficient angst and spare back-up.
20. “Sex is Good” (acoustic) – Saving Abel [9-10-2010]. A clean and spare rendition of the riff-heavy rock original off of sophomore album.
21. “Paradise Circus” – Massive Attack [2-9-2010]. Typically mellow and ambient track from Brit pioneers of trip-hop.
22. “Use Somebody” – Pixie Lott [1-27-2010]. Young, emerging British siren covers already fantastic song by Kings of Leon in lovely acoustic ballad.
23. “All I Want is You” – Miguel featuring J. Cole [5-25-2010]. A smooth, sexy hip-hop and R&B track by Miguel Jontel off forthcoming self-titled debut album.
24. “I Can’t Get Enough” – Rooney [6-8-2010]. A breezy pop track off third self-titled album from boys from Cali.
25. “143” – Bobby Brackins featuring Ray J [5-18-2010]. Hip-hop op duet by veteran and (very-young-sounding) rapper born and raised in Oakland, Cali.
26. “Fantasy Girl” – Baby Bash featuring Marty James [3-30-2010]. A sure-fire dance floor hit from latin hip-hopper out of Vallejo, Cali – more R&B candy – this time featuring loopy hip-hop-pop duet.
27. “Answer to Yourself” – The Soft Pack [2-2-2010]. Old-school sounding Garage rock from San Diego group who originally called themselves The Muslims but switched gears for this self-titled debut album.
28. “I Don’t Care” – Raheem DeVaughn [3-2-2010]. With a smooth 80’s sound this new groovin’ R&B track will get you movin’, and go ahead and let the haters keep hatin’. Not our problem.
29. “Aston Martin Music” – Rick Ross featuring Drake and Chrisette Michelle [7-20-2010]. The Boss -- Rick Ross – Teams his gritty raps with a softer Drake and a melodious Chrisette Michele.
30. “Obsession” – Sky Ferreira [9-14-2010]. With Mike Rizzo re-mixing, this foxy Portuguese-American girl from California belts out a big dance-pop for her debut album to be released in 2011.
31. “Giving up the Gun” – Vampire Weekend (9-7-2010). An alt-indie track that sounds like the rest of Vampire Weekend with a Paul Simon-twist.
32. “Fuck You” – Cee Lo Green [8-25-2010]. An old school funky-groove loaded up with a shitload of f-bombs.
33. “Bang Bang Bang” – Mark Ronson featuring Q-Tip [9-24-2010]. London pop with hip hop cameo by contemporary ultra hipster.
34. “Stereo Love” – Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina [8-10-2010]. Eerie alt-indie euro-dance club track by musician, producer, performer and composer from Bucharest, Romania.
35. “Pop the Trunk” – Yelawolf [7-27-2010]. A crisp and edgy hip-hop track by emerging underground rapper from Gadsen, Alabama.
36. “Fire in Your New Shoes” – Kaskade featuring Dragonette [4-27-2010]. An electronica dance track by DJ, influential in the San Francisco house scene , who pairs up with Canadian songstress.
37. “Tumblin’ Down” – Jenna Andrews [6-9-2010]. Lead single from Island Records debut by emerging Canandian-born singer-song-writer.
38. “Lay It Down” – Lloyd [8-31-2010]. A smooth, easy pre-game R&B track by urban crooner out of ATL.
39. “Letting Go (Dutty Love)” – Sean Kingston feat. Nicki Minaj [8-13-2010]. With his smooth Jamaican inflection and with a cameo by Nicki, the islander lays down another pop R&B track.
40. “Outstanding” – Lil Wayne [unreleased]. An edgier, Dr. Dre-produced track moves Lil Wayne’s smut away from pop towards a real hip-hop that suits him.
41. “Loving You No More” – Dirty Money featuring Drake [9-21-2010]. The most recent mellow, auto-tuned track released by Bad Boy Records with a cameo by Drake.
42. “La La La” – Auburn feat. Iyaz [6-1-2010]. A pop track with haunting back beat and eletronica auto-tunes finesse.
43. “Hot n Fun” – N.E.R.D. featuring Nelly Furtado [5-18-2010]. With dance floor beats, this steamy boy-girl duet is sure to get ur grind on.
44. “Set Me Free” – Lloyd featuring Mystikal (un-released). Urban ATL crooner, Lloyd, lays his harmonious vocals against old school boogie-woogie and pairs with a rougher cameo by Mystikal.
45. “Drummer Boy” – Debi Nova [1-19-2010]. A pop debut single that’s climbing the international dance charts by chica linda from San Jose, Costa Rica.
46. “Mystery Zone” – Spoon [1-19-10}. While slightly monotonous in pitch, this track plays like a pop-hit-in-the-making from these indie rockers out of Austin, Texas.
47. “Clap Your Hands” – Sia [6-4-2010]. A pop number undercut with a dance vibe and drizzled with signature and now-seasoned vocals by beauty born in Australia, who moved to the U.K. to achieve stardom.
48. “Healing Hands” – Citizen Cope [1-19-10]. It’s been a while for Citizen Cope – but here it is – a new, mellow alt-track by Clarence Greenwood – the man & the band – out of Memphis.
49. “Symphonies” -- Dan Black (2-16-2010). Combining symphonic backbeats with careful vocals from UK’s genre-mixing Wonky Pop movement.
50. “Hold Yuh” – Gyptian [3-9-2010]. Tight, roots-minded reggae by emerging artist from St. Andrew, Jamaica. Ya, mon.
51. “As We Enter” – Nas and Damien Jr. Gong Marley [2-23-2010]. A quick-moving, tit-for-tat hip-hop mixed with reggae duet with old school background beats.
52. “Heaven’s on Fire” – The Radio Dept. [3-23-1010]. A flowing indie pop track off recent EP released by rock band out of Sweden.
53. “Alright” – Pitbull featuring Machel Montano [6-8-2010]. The latest latino-club track from the Miami rapper who teams up here with Trinadad-born rapper that will get chy’all dancin’ out on the floor.
54. “Beautiful Monster” – Ne-Yo [6-8-2010]. Another smash pop R&B hit by songwriter, arranger and vocalist from Las Vegas via Arkansas.
55. “The Kids” – B.o.B. featuring Janelle Monae [4-27-10]. Mixing alt-rock with hip-hop and a lovely cameo, this emerging pop-rapper from ATL loads this cover track of MGMT onto his first full-length album release.
56. “Odessa” – Caribou [4-20-2010]. With a 4-20 release and a trippy album cover, this is the lead track from latest album by Canadian indie-electronic band.
57. “The Gaudy Side of Town” – Gayngs [5-10-2010]. From newly formed, Minneapolis-based dance-pop collective creates R&B-infused electro-indie tracks, including this one, featuring Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon.
58. “Dear God 2.0” – The Roots [6-21-1010]. Phili Rap group covers unlikely indie track – call it Beard Rap by Monsters of Folk with edge– with original harmonies laced throughout.
59. “Animal” – Neon Trees (single) [1-26-10]. An energetic single release off Island/Def Jam label rocks alternative groove with catchy, pop background and strong vocals.
60. “Who Dat “ -- J. Cole [6-4-2010]. Second big single by edgy emerging rapper (a Jay-Z find --) from North Carolina.
61. “Shake Drop on Video” – The White Panda [un-released]. Pumping dance beats, a youthful hip-hop vibe loaded with cameo raps, all charge this new single by mash-up/remix duo out of Chicago and L.A.
62. “I Will Live on Islands” – Josh Rouse [3-9-2010]. Baroque Pop with a retro-feel written by singer-songwriter, native Nebraskan and world traveler when he lived in Spain ( -- half the album is performed in Spanish!).
63. “Rocket” – Goldfrapp [3-10-2010]. With a pulsing dance beat, by signature pop rocker/keyboardist/composer out of Bath, England.
64. “On Time” – Disco Biscuits featuring tuPhace [3-16-2010] A grooving track with a disco wind by eclectic U Penn jam band.
65. “Break Your Heart” -- Taio Cruz (featuring Ludacris) [2-23-2010]. This is the third smash single from emerging pop R&B singer out of London who wrote Rihanna’s smash hit “Umbrella.”
66. “Butta Kup” – Baby Bash (3-30-10) A sugary R&B pop track that covers everything sweet to describe l’object of desire.
67. “Just You and I” – Ricky Blaze [6-1-2010]. New pop reggae from emerging young artist out of Brooklyn.
68. “Take Over the World” – Kidz in the Hall [3-9-2010]. Pop hip-hop track by new-gen MC/DJ (-- friends from UPenn --) duo out of Chicago.
69. “Aint Leavin’ without You” – Jaheim [2-5-2010]. With an upbeat, 80’s Jeffrey Osborne-like sound, Jaheim lays out power R&B soul and boudoir jams.
70. “Where I’m Going” – Cut Copy (un-released). Australian indie electronic trio drop the summer’s joyful, hand-clapping rock tune. Come on! Lighters in the air, tripsters!
71. “Home” – Glasser [9-27-2010]. Soothing and feminine vocals over marimba percussions = arty musical gorgeousness from new-comer out of L.A.
72. “Telephone” – The Black Angels [9-14-2010]. And bright & pithy old school Texas-rocker off third album by Austin quintet.
73. “The Night Before the Funeral” – The Mary Onettes [5-5-2010]. A snappy, upbeat indie-track off latest 2-track EP by band out of Sweden.
74. “Say You’ll Haunt Me” – Stone Sour [7-13-2010]. A classic rock sound from band that moves a sound somewhere between Metallica and Alice in Chains.
75. “Dressed in Dresden” -- The Hundred in the Hands [9-21-2010]. This Brooklyn-based duo fuses synth pop with post-punk and dream pop to churn out a danceable track on their debut full-length album.
76. “Poison” – The All-American Rejects (3-2-2010). A pretty acoustic number with harmonized vocals in support of the new ALMOST ALICE soundtrack.
77. “Drown in the Now” – The Crystal Method featuring Matisyahu (1-19-2010). Off latest EP, a curious mix of reggae and eerie electronica re-mixes that’s emerging as a big hit on the dance floor charts.
78. “Tightrope” – Janelle Monae featuring Big Boi [2-23-2010). An upbeat, sometimes abstract, original, old school-sounding R&B track with cameo from Outkast frontman Big Boi.
79. “July Flame” – Laura Veirs [1-12-2010]. A Colorado native who now calls Portland, Oregon, home sounds a lot like a modern-day Suzanne Vega with her spare musical arrangements and lovely voice.
80. “The Cave” Mumford & Sons [2-16-2010]. UK neo-folk quartet lays out banjos and acoustic guitars for a down-home sounding rock track.
81. “Alice” – Avril Lavigne (3-2-2010). The Canadian pop sensation adds her two cents to the new Almost Alice soundtrack with some serious vocal pipes.
82. “You Look Better When I’m Drunk” – White Tie Affair [4-20-2010]. A shameless. 80’s influenced pop rock dance track from group out of Chicago that gets right to the point to say it all.
83. “California Gurls” – Katy Perry featuring Snoop Dogg (5-7-2010). The lead track from Katy’s forthcoming sophomore album is a shameless pop track glorifying California girls and their sunny lifestyles with an unlikely cameo by Snoop.
84. “Tighten Up” – The Black Keys [5-18-2010]. A good-groove alt-rock track by natives of Akron, Ohio.
85. “The Mistake” – AM Taxi [5-18-2010]. The lead single from debut album by emerging rock band out of Chicago.
86. “My First Kiss” – 3oh!3 featuring Kesha [5-4-2010]. A clap-along, jump-up-and down pop track that pairs two youthful pop sensations.
87. “Wide Eyes” -- Local Natives [2-16-2010]. A plucky debut album from an L.A. band, with ethereal and gentle harmonies influenced by Pacific Northwest sounds.
88. “Youth” – Beach Fossils [5-25-2010] The pithy lead track off their self-titled debut album features lots of easy strumming indie-guitars and distorted vocals.
89. “Window Seat”- Erykah Badu [2-9-2010]. Latest single from signature-sounding R&B earth-goddess super-songstress from forthcoming album.
90. “White Rabbit” – Grace Potter and the Nocturnals (3-2-2010). As part of the new ALMOST ALICE soundtrack, this version of the 70’s hippy-druggie classic is down with less rock and features clear, bright vocals and a trippy close.
91. “Your Love” – Nicki Minaj [2-8-2010]. Emerging R&B duet mistress out of Queens uses the backbeat and refrain to Annie Lennox’s track “No More I Love You’s” in this easy pop rap track.
92. “Driving Me Crazy” – Sam Adams [3-4-10]. A feel-good, white-boy hip-hop pop track by beloved Boston boy that is appealing to the college crowd.
93. “I’m Beamin’” – Lupe Fiasco [2-2-2010]. “See me now – just look around -- I’m beamin’” is the upbeat, up-from-the-bootstraps reverb from this single from Chicago-based Muslim MC.
94. “Waka, Waka (This time for Africa)” – Shakira [6-20-2010]. An upbeat world dance sound that stands tall as the official 2010 track for The FIFA World Cup Soccer Tournament .
95. Uffie – “Pop the Glock” [6-22-2010]. American-born, Paris-based MC mixes her Shirley-Temple voice with ghetto motifs in this distorted pop track off her debut album.
96. “Come with Me” – Ceo [6-29-10]. A breezy, Electro-pop track by debut solo effort of former member of Swedish duo The Tough Alliance.
97. “Deuces” – Chris Brown [6-28-2010]. Mellow and entreating pop track by R&B Bad Boy who’s trying to stage a comeback.
98. “You Be Killin’ “Em” – Fabolous [8-31-2010]. Another hip-hop track praising shawty by East Coast rappers.
99. “Dance Forever” – Allstar Weekend [6-21-2010]. Lead track off debut album by emerging emo-pop quartet out of San Diego
100. “Coquet Coquette” – Of Montreal [6-29-2010]. Pulsating slab of glam-indie rock from band out of Athens, GA, off newly-released EP.
101. “Big Wave’ – Jenny and Johnny [8-30-2010]. Country-indie-rock-sounding track with a splash of retro off debut album by a pair of LA lovebirds.
102. “Get Up” – Kimberly Davis [1-12-2010]. A breakout debut single that is climbing the dance charts by R&B groove queen.
103. “Between the Lines” – Stone Temple Pilots (4-6-10). A good, old-fashioned rock track from the early harbingers of grunge.
104. “Power” – Kanye West featuring Dwele [6-1-2010]. If you’re still willing to listen to him, here’s Kanye’s latest angry rant against a more rock-oriented background.
105. “White Flag Warrior” – Flobots [3-16-2010]. A hearty alternative track that juggles indie rock with indie hip-hop by innovative seven-piece band out of Denver.
106. “Memories” – David Guetta feat. Kid Cudi [2-17-2010]. With Guetta on the club beats and Kudi handling the (repetitive) lyrics, you’ve got a dance number to rock the house.
107. “Follow Me Down” – 30H!3 featuring Neon Hitch [3-2-2010]. The alt-pop duo from Boulder releases its latest hit to be included on forthcoming ALICE IN WONDERLAND soundtrack and whose sound mixes electronica with booming rock guitar & vocals.
108. “White Sky” – Vampire Weekend [1-11-10]. This easy-going track about kicking it in Manhattan, off the follow-up to their 2008 debut, sounds very much like a nod to Paul Simon’s Graceland, mixed with Vampire’s own preppy, indie-rock.
109. “Worry About You” – 2 AM Club [9-14-2010]. Soul-inflected pop off debut album by band out of L.A.
110. “Clap Your Hands” – The Ting Tings [un-released]. New Wave anthem with a hot button refrain – “Clap Your Hands if you’re working too hard” – from scrappy indie pop duo out of Manchester, UK.
111. “Nothing But Love” -- THE GRACIOUS FEW [9-14-2010]. Big phat rock sound with mighty guitar riffs comes from merging key members from two bands – LIVE and Candlebox.
112. “Soldier of Love” – Sade [1-12-10]. The melancholy soul singer, smoking-hot in the 80’s, with angular percussion and discordant back-up vocals.
113. “Lewis Takes off his Shirt” -- Owen Pallett [1-12-10]. A spunky, orchestral-electronica alternative sound that mixes various sounds and vocals.
114. “Stuttering” – FeFe Dobson (9-7-2010). Radio-ready bubble-gum pop by 18 year old songstress out of Toronto.
115. “Lost Where I Belong” -- Andreya Triana (9-7-2010). The smoky title track from this first full-length album by R&B soulstress out of the U.K. is innovative and ambient.
116. “Angel Echoes” – Four Tet [1-26-1010]. Experimental, down-tempo track undertaken as side-project by Brit Kieren Hebden.
117. “Armada Latina” – Cypress Hill featuring Marc Antony and Pitbull [3-2-2010). A remix of the cult 70’s CSNY hippy classic with a twist of hip-hop and a dash of south of the border fiesta.
118. “Stylo” – Gorillaz [1-26-2010]. The lead track from their forthcoming album scheduled to drop in March features a distinctly electronica vibe with equally distinctive vocals by the self-conceived “fist virtual hip-hop” band.
119. “Fall Hard’ – Shout Out Louds [2-23-10]. Airy, sleek guitar and vocals from proud indie-rock neo-cons out of Stockholm.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Best Songs of 2010
Best Songs of 2010
1. “Love the Way You Lie” – Eminem featuring Rihanna [6-21-2010]. With ferocious lyrics about a volatile relationship by power pop duo with distinctive joined vocals, this very popular track soars.
2. “Felicia” – The Constellations [4-13-2010]. A good groovin’ rock track – nee a psychedelic soul-rock explosion -- from emerging band out of ATL.
3. “Little Lovin’” – Lissie [8-17-2010]. A favorite track of Roll’s when it was released as an EP last fall, this re-run on her debut full-length album captures Lissie’s dusky, willowy folk-pop at its best.
4. “Hot Tottie” – Usher feat. Jay-Z (8-24-2010). Sexy-ass R&B track by power hip-hop duo achieves new panty-dropping power.
5. “Alors an dance” – Stromae (re-mix featuring Kanye West and Gilbere Forte] (9-2-2010]. A smokin’ hot dance track in European Clubs features Kanye remixing and rapping-up an already funky get-ur-booty-on-the-dancefloor track by Belgain singer-songwriter.
6. “Africa Must Wake Up” – Damian Marley + Nas, featuring K’naan [5-18-2010]. Easy grooves, primarily of Nas, Damian on the chorus and a great verse by K’naan in his native Somali. One world, baby!
7. “The High Road” – Broken Bells [1-15-10]. The lead single from forthcoming album by Danger Mouse and The Shins’ James Mercer is dreamy, alt-space pop.
8. “Evil Woman” – Mike Posner [12-29-2009]. Admittedly a late find, but worth a spin as Number One because who’s not onboard from the get-go? This contemporary R&B / hip-hop remix of 70’s classic rock –n- roll ELO stalwart grooves along a plentiful mojo all its own.
9. “Angels” Remix – Dirty Money featuring Lupe Fiasco [un-released]. Ambient synth hip-hop lays out an ultra-hip, lounge vibe, all while remixing Jay-Z and Dirty Money with a dash of Lupe.
10. “There Goes My Baby” – Usher [2-9-2010]. With irresistible melodies, this easy ballad gets you singing right along with the R&B guru from Hot-Lanta who’s moving it back here to his roots.
11. “One Way Road” – John Butler Trio [4-6-2010]. Finally able to play this Feb-release by Cali born and Australia-bred, John Butler who has spanned the breadth of guitar styles over the years, and on this single release, he hits a toe-tappin’ jam.
12. “How I Got Over” – The Roots [6-21-10]. A poignant reminder of life on gritty, urban streets with cameos from Roots members who lay it down with smart & soulful hip-hop.
13. “Like a G6” – Far East Movement featuring The Cataracts (4-13-2010). With electronic dubs and sexy girl backbeats, this dance track will get you movin’ in the dancefloor.
14. “Hello, Good Morning” – Dirty Money (featuring T.I.) [3-30-2010]. Diddy’s newly formed band rocks big, irresistible, dance-club-beats and blends rhythms with boy-girl raps on this third single from Diddy’s forthcoming album.
15. “Cooler Than Me” -- Mike Posner (featuring Big Sean) [1-26-2010]. R&B pop track with easy flow and dance sensibility.
16. “Boy” – Ra Ra Riot [8-24-2010]. Spunky indie rock with strings and lilting tenor melodies off second album by band out of Syracuse, New York.
17. “Crave You” – Flight Facilities featuring Giselle [3-26-2010]. Ambient-disco-house groove by Sidney-based Australian duo.
18. “Electric Feel” – Katy Perry (un-released). Pop songstress covers this alternative track by MGMT with sufficient angst and spare back-up.
19. “Sex is Good” (acoustic) – Saving Abel [9-10-2010]. A clean and spare rendition of the riff-heavy rock original off of sophomore album.
20. “Paradise Circus” – Massive Attack [2-9-2010]. Typically mellow and ambient track from Brit pioneers of trip-hop.
21. “Use Somebody” – Pixie Lott [1-27-2010]. Young, emerging British siren covers already fantastic song by Kings of Leon in lovely acoustic ballad.
22. “All I Want is You” – Miguel featuring J. Cole [5-25-2010]. A smooth, sexy hip-hop and R&B track by Miguel Jontel off forthcoming self-titled debut album.
23. “I Can’t Get Enough” – Rooney [6-8-2010]. A breezy pop track off third self-titled album from boys from Cali.
24. “143” – Bobby Brackins featuring Ray J [5-18-2010]. Hip-hop op duet by veteran and (very-young-sounding) rapper born and raised in Oakland, Cali.
25. “Fantasy Girl” – Baby Bash featuring Marty James [3-30-2010]. A sure-fire dance floor hit from latin hip-hopper out of Vallejo, Cali – more R&B candy – this time featuring loopy hip-hop-pop duet.
26. “Answer to Yourself” – The Soft Pack [2-2-2010]. Old-school sounding Garage rock from San Diego group who originally called themselves The Muslims but switched gears for this self-titled debut album.
27. “I Don’t Care” – Raheem DeVaughn [3-2-2010]. With a smooth 80’s sound this new groovin’ R&B track will get you movin’, and go ahead and let the haters keep hatin’. Not our problem.
28. “Aston Martin Music” – Rick Ross featuring Drake and Chrisette Michelle [7-20-2010]. The Boss -- Rick Ross – Teams his gritty raps with a softer Drake and a melodious Chrisette Michele.
29. “Obsession” – Sky Ferreira [9-14-2010]. With Mike Rizzo re-mixing, this foxy Portuguese-American girl from California belts out a big dance-pop for her debut album to be released in 2011.
30. “Giving up the Gun” – Vampire Weekend (9-7-2010). An alt-indie track that sounds like the rest of Vampire Weekend with a Paul Simon-twist.
31. “Fuck You” – Cee Lo Green [8-25-2010]. An old school funky-groove loaded up with a shitload of f-bombs.
32. “Stereo Love” – Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina [8-10-2010]. Eerie alt-indie euro-dance club track by musician, producer, performer and composer from Bucharest, Romania.
33. “Pop the Trunk” – Yelawolf [7-27-2010]. A crisp and edgy hip-hop track by emerging underground rapper from Gadsen, Alabama.
34. “Fire in Your New Shoes” – Kaskade featuring Dragonette [4-27-2010]. An electronica dance track by DJ, influential in the San Francisco house scene , who pairs up with Canadian songstress.
35. “Tumblin’ Down” – Jenna Andrews [6-9-2010]. Lead single from Island Records debut by emerging Canandian-born singer-song-writer.
36. “Lay It Down” – Lloyd [8-31-2010]. A smooth, easy pre-game R&B track by urban crooner out of ATL.
37. “Letting Go (Dutty Love)” – Sean Kingston feat. Nicki Minaj [8-13-2010]. With his smooth Jamaican inflection and with a cameo by Nicki, the islander lays down another pop R&B track.
38. “Outstanding” – Lil Wayne [unreleased]. An edgier, Dr. Dre-produced track moves Lil Wayne’s smut away from pop towards a real hip-hop that suits him.
39. “La La La” – Auburn feat. Iyaz [6-1-2010]. A pop track with haunting back beat and eletronica auto-tunes finesse.
40. “Hot n Fun” – N.E.R.D. featuring Nelly Furtado [5-18-2010]. With dance floor beats, this steamy boy-girl duet is sure to get ur grind on.
41. “Set Me Free” – Lloyd featuring Mystikal (un-released). Urban ATL crooner, Lloyd, lays his harmonious vocals against old school boogie-woogie and pairs with a rougher cameo by Mystikal.
42. “Drummer Boy” – Debi Nova [1-19-2010]. A pop debut single that’s climbing the international dance charts by chica linda from San Jose, Costa Rica.
43. “Mystery Zone” – Spoon [1-19-10}. While slightly monotonous in pitch, this track plays like a pop-hit-in-the-making from these indie rockers out of Austin, Texas.
44. “Clap Your Hands” – Sia [6-4-2010]. A pop number undercut with a dance vibe and drizzled with signature and now-seasoned vocals by beauty born in Australia, who moved to the U.K. to achieve stardom.
45. “Healing Hands” – Citizen Cope [1-19-10]. It’s been a while for Citizen Cope – but here it is – a new, mellow alt-track by Clarence Greenwood – the man & the band – out of Memphis.
46. “Symphonies” -- Dan Black (2-16-2010). Combining symphonic backbeats with careful vocals from UK’s genre-mixing Wonky Pop movement.
47. “Hold Yuh” – Gyptian [3-9-2010]. Tight, roots-minded reggae by emerging artist from St. Andrew, Jamaica. Ya, mon.
48. “As We Enter” – Nas and Damien Jr. Gong Marley [2-23-2010]. A quick-moving, tit-for-tat hip-hop mixed with reggae duet with old school background beats.
49. “Heaven’s on Fire” – The Radio Dept. [3-23-1010]. A flowing indie pop track off recent EP released by rock band out of Sweden.
50. “Alright” – Pitbull featuring Machel Montano [6-8-2010]. The latest latino-club track from the Miami rapper who teams up here with Trinadad-born rapper that will get chy’all dancin’ out on the floor.
51. “Beautiful Monster” – Ne-Yo [6-8-2010]. Another smash pop R&B hit by songwriter, arranger and vocalist from Las Vegas via Arkansas.
52. “The Kids” – B.o.B. featuring Janelle Monae [4-27-10]. Mixing alt-rock with hip-hop and a lovely cameo, this emerging pop-rapper from ATL loads this cover track of MGMT onto his first full-length album release.
53. “Odessa” – Caribou [4-20-2010]. With a 4-20 release and a trippy album cover, this is the lead track from latest album by Canadian indie-electronic band.
54. “The Gaudy Side of Town” – Gayngs [5-10-2010]. From newly formed, Minneapolis-based dance-pop collective creates R&B-infused electro-indie tracks, including this one, featuring Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon.
55. “Dear God 2.0” – The Roots [6-21-1010]. Phili Rap group covers unlikely indie track – call it Beard Rap by Monsters of Folk with edge– with original harmonies laced throughout.
56. “Animal” – Neon Trees (single) [1-26-10]. An energetic single release off Island/Def Jam label rocks alternative groove with catchy, pop background and strong vocals.
57. “Who Dat “ -- J. Cole [6-4-2010]. Second big single by edgy emerging rapper (a Jay-Z find --) from North Carolina.
58. “Shake Drop on Video” – The White Panda [un-released]. Pumping dance beats, a youthful hip-hop vibe loaded with cameo raps, all charge this new single by mash-up/remix duo out of Chicago and L.A.
59. “I Will Live on Islands” – Josh Rouse [3-9-2010]. Baroque Pop with a retro-feel written by singer-songwriter, native Nebraskan and world traveler when he lived in Spain ( -- half the album is performed in Spanish!).
60. “Rocket” – Goldfrapp [3-10-2010]. With a pulsing dance beat, by signature pop rocker/keyboardist/composer out of Bath, England.
61. “On Time” – Disco Biscuits featuring tuPhace [3-16-2010] A grooving track with a disco wind by eclectic U Penn jam band.
62. “Break Your Heart” -- Taio Cruz (featuring Ludacris) [2-23-2010]. This is the third smash single from emerging pop R&B singer out of London who wrote Rihanna’s smash hit “Umbrella.”
63. “Butta Kup” – Baby Bash (3-30-10) A sugary R&B pop track that covers everything sweet to describe l’object of desire.
64. “Just You and I” – Ricky Blaze [6-1-2010]. New pop reggae from emerging young artist out of Brooklyn.
65. “Take Over the World” – Kidz in the Hall [3-9-2010]. Pop hip-hop track by new-gen MC/DJ (-- friends from UPenn --) duo out of Chicago.
66. “Aint Leavin’ without You” – Jaheim [2-5-2010]. With an upbeat, 80’s Jeffrey Osborne-like sound, Jaheim lays out power R&B soul and boudoir jams.
67. “Where I’m Going” – Cut Copy (un-released). Australian indie electronic trio drop the summer’s joyful, hand-clapping rock tune. Come on! Lighters in the air, tripsters!
68. “Telephone” – The Black Angels [9-14-2010]. And bright & pithy old school Texas-rocker off third album by Austin quintet.
69. “The Night Before the Funeral” – The Mary Onettes [5-5-2010]. A snappy, upbeat indie-track off latest 2-track EP by band out of Sweden.
70. “Say You’ll Haunt Me” – Stone Sour [7-13-2010]. A classic rock sound from band that moves a sound somewhere between Metallica and Alice in Chains.
71. “Poison” – The All-American Rejects (3-2-2010). A pretty acoustic number with harmonized vocals in support of the new ALMOST ALICE soundtrack.
72. “Drown in the Now” – The Crystal Method featuring Matisyahu (1-19-2010). Off latest EP, a curious mix of reggae and eerie electronica re-mixes that’s emerging as a big hit on the dance floor charts.
73. “Tightrope” – Janelle Monae featuring Big Boi [2-23-2010). An upbeat, sometimes abstract, original, old school-sounding R&B track with cameo from Outkast frontman Big Boi.
74. “July Flame” – Laura Veirs [1-12-2010]. A Colorado native who now calls Portland, Oregon, home sounds a lot like a modern-day Suzanne Vega with her spare musical arrangements and lovely voice.
75. “The Cave” Mumford & Sons [2-16-2010]. UK neo-folk quartet lays out banjos and acoustic guitars for a down-home sounding rock track.
76. “Alice” – Avril Lavigne (3-2-2010). The Canadian pop sensation adds her two cents to the new Almost Alice soundtrack with some serious vocal pipes.
77. “You Look Better When I’m Drunk” – White Tie Affair [4-20-2010]. A shameless. 80’s influenced pop rock dance track from group out of Chicago that gets right to the point to say it all.
78. “California Gurls” – Katy Perry featuring Snoop Dogg (5-7-2010). The lead track from Katy’s forthcoming sophomore album is a shameless pop track glorifying California girls and their sunny lifestyles with an unlikely cameo by Snoop.
79. “Tighten Up” – The Black Keys [5-18-2010]. A good-groove alt-rock track by natives of Akron, Ohio.
80. “The Mistake” – AM Taxi [5-18-2010]. The lead single from debut album by emerging rock band out of Chicago.
81. “My First Kiss” – 3oh!3 featuring Kesha [5-4-2010]. A clap-along, jump-up-and down pop track that pairs two youthful pop sensations.
82. “Wide Eyes” -- Local Natives [2-16-2010]. A plucky debut album from an L.A. band, with ethereal and gentle harmonies influenced by Pacific Northwest sounds.
83. “Youth” – Beach Fossils [5-25-2010] The pithy lead track off their self-titled debut album features lots of easy strumming indie-guitars and distorted vocals.
84. “Window Seat”- Erykah Badu [2-9-2010]. Latest single from signature-sounding R&B earth-goddess super-songstress from forthcoming album.
85. “White Rabbit” – Grace Potter and the Nocturnals (3-2-2010). As part of the new ALMOST ALICE soundtrack, this version of the 70’s hippy-druggie classic is down with less rock and features clear, bright vocals and a trippy close.
86. “Your Love” – Nicki Minaj [2-8-2010]. Emerging R&B duet mistress out of Queens uses the backbeat and refrain to Annie Lennox’s track “No More I Love You’s” in this easy pop rap track.
87. “Driving Me Crazy” – Sam Adams [3-4-10]. A feel-good, white-boy hip-hop pop track by beloved Boston boy that is appealing to the college crowd.
88. “I’m Beamin’” – Lupe Fiasco [2-2-2010]. “See me now – just look around -- I’m beamin’” is the upbeat, up-from-the-bootstraps reverb from this single from Chicago-based Muslim MC.
89. “Waka, Waka (This time for Africa)” – Shakira [6-20-2010]. An upbeat world dance sound that stands tall as the official 2010 track for The FIFA World Cup Soccer Tournament .
90. Uffie – “Pop the Glock” [6-22-2010]. American-born, Paris-based MC mixes her Shirley-Temple voice with ghetto motifs in this distorted pop track off her debut album.
91. “Come with Me” – Ceo [6-29-10]. A breezy, Electro-pop track by debut solo effort of former member of Swedish duo The Tough Alliance.
92. “Deuces” – Chris Brown [6-28-2010]. Mellow and entreating pop track by R&B Bad Boy who’s trying to stage a comeback.
93. “You Be Killin’ “Em” – Fabolous [8-31-2010]. Another hip-hop track praising shawty by East Coast rappers.
94. “Dance Forever” – Allstar Weekend [6-21-2010]. Lead track off debut album by emerging emo-pop quartet out of San Diego
95. “Coquet Coquette” – Of Montreal [6-29-2010]. Pulsating slab of glam-indie rock from band out of Athens, GA, off newly-released EP.
96. “Big Wave’ – Jenny and Johnny [8-30-2010]. Country-indie-rock-sounding track with a splash of retro off debut album by a pair of LA lovebirds.
97. “Get Up” – Kimberly Davis [1-12-2010]. A breakout debut single that is climbing the dance charts by R&B groove queen.
98. “Between the Lines” – Stone Temple Pilots (4-6-10). A good, old-fashioned rock track from the early harbingers of grunge.
99. “Power” – Kanye West featuring Dwele [6-1-2010]. If you’re still willing to listen to him, here’s Kanye’s latest angry rant against a more rock-oriented background.
100. “White Flag Warrior” – Flobots [3-16-2010]. A hearty alternative track that juggles indie rock with indie hip-hop by innovative seven-piece band out of Denver.
101. “Memories” – David Guetta feat. Kid Cudi [2-17-2010]. With Guetta on the club beats and Kudi handling the (repetitive) lyrics, you’ve got a dance number to rock the house.
102. “Follow Me Down” – 30H!3 featuring Neon Hitch [3-2-2010]. The alt-pop duo from Boulder releases its latest hit to be included on forthcoming ALICE IN WONDERLAND soundtrack and whose sound mixes electronica with booming rock guitar & vocals.
103. “White Sky” – Vampire Weekend [1-11-10]. This easy-going track about kicking it in Manhattan, off the follow-up to their 2008 debut, sounds very much like a nod to Paul Simon’s Graceland, mixed with Vampire’s own preppy, indie-rock.
104. “Worry About You” – 2 AM Club [9-14-2010]. Soul-inflected pop off debut album by band out of L.A.
105. “Nothing But Love” -- THE GRACIOUS FEW [9-14-2010]. Big phat rock sound with mighty guitar riffs comes from merging key members from two bands – LIVE and Candlebox.
106. “Soldier of Love” – Sade [1-12-10]. The melancholy soul singer, smoking-hot in the 80’s, with angular percussion and discordant back-up vocals.
107. “Lewis Takes off his Shirt” -- Owen Pallett [1-12-10]. A spunky, orchestral-electronica alternative sound that mixes various sounds and vocals.
108. “Stuttering” – FeFe Dobson (9-7-2010). Radio-ready bubble-gum pop by 18 year old songstress out of Toronto.
109. “Lost Where I Belong” -- Andreya Triana (9-7-2010). The smoky title track from this first full-length album by R&B soulstress out of the U.K. is innovative and ambient.
110. “Angel Echoes” – Four Tet [1-26-1010]. Experimental, down-tempo track undertaken as side-project by Brit Kieren Hebden.
111. “Armada Latina” – Cypress Hill featuring Marc Antony and Pitbull [3-2-2010). A remix of the cult 70’s CSNY hippy classic with a twist of hip-hop and a dash of south of the border fiesta.
112. “Stylo” – Gorillaz [1-26-2010]. The lead track from their forthcoming album scheduled to drop in March features a distinctly electronica vibe with equally distinctive vocals by the self-conceived “fist virtual hip-hop” band.
113. “Fall Hard’ – Shout Out Louds [2-23-10]. Airy, sleek guitar and vocals from proud indie-rock neo-cons out of Stockholm.
1. “Love the Way You Lie” – Eminem featuring Rihanna [6-21-2010]. With ferocious lyrics about a volatile relationship by power pop duo with distinctive joined vocals, this very popular track soars.
2. “Felicia” – The Constellations [4-13-2010]. A good groovin’ rock track – nee a psychedelic soul-rock explosion -- from emerging band out of ATL.
3. “Little Lovin’” – Lissie [8-17-2010]. A favorite track of Roll’s when it was released as an EP last fall, this re-run on her debut full-length album captures Lissie’s dusky, willowy folk-pop at its best.
4. “Hot Tottie” – Usher feat. Jay-Z (8-24-2010). Sexy-ass R&B track by power hip-hop duo achieves new panty-dropping power.
5. “Alors an dance” – Stromae (re-mix featuring Kanye West and Gilbere Forte] (9-2-2010]. A smokin’ hot dance track in European Clubs features Kanye remixing and rapping-up an already funky get-ur-booty-on-the-dancefloor track by Belgain singer-songwriter.
6. “Africa Must Wake Up” – Damian Marley + Nas, featuring K’naan [5-18-2010]. Easy grooves, primarily of Nas, Damian on the chorus and a great verse by K’naan in his native Somali. One world, baby!
7. “The High Road” – Broken Bells [1-15-10]. The lead single from forthcoming album by Danger Mouse and The Shins’ James Mercer is dreamy, alt-space pop.
8. “Evil Woman” – Mike Posner [12-29-2009]. Admittedly a late find, but worth a spin as Number One because who’s not onboard from the get-go? This contemporary R&B / hip-hop remix of 70’s classic rock –n- roll ELO stalwart grooves along a plentiful mojo all its own.
9. “Angels” Remix – Dirty Money featuring Lupe Fiasco [un-released]. Ambient synth hip-hop lays out an ultra-hip, lounge vibe, all while remixing Jay-Z and Dirty Money with a dash of Lupe.
10. “There Goes My Baby” – Usher [2-9-2010]. With irresistible melodies, this easy ballad gets you singing right along with the R&B guru from Hot-Lanta who’s moving it back here to his roots.
11. “One Way Road” – John Butler Trio [4-6-2010]. Finally able to play this Feb-release by Cali born and Australia-bred, John Butler who has spanned the breadth of guitar styles over the years, and on this single release, he hits a toe-tappin’ jam.
12. “How I Got Over” – The Roots [6-21-10]. A poignant reminder of life on gritty, urban streets with cameos from Roots members who lay it down with smart & soulful hip-hop.
13. “Like a G6” – Far East Movement featuring The Cataracts (4-13-2010). With electronic dubs and sexy girl backbeats, this dance track will get you movin’ in the dancefloor.
14. “Hello, Good Morning” – Dirty Money (featuring T.I.) [3-30-2010]. Diddy’s newly formed band rocks big, irresistible, dance-club-beats and blends rhythms with boy-girl raps on this third single from Diddy’s forthcoming album.
15. “Cooler Than Me” -- Mike Posner (featuring Big Sean) [1-26-2010]. R&B pop track with easy flow and dance sensibility.
16. “Boy” – Ra Ra Riot [8-24-2010]. Spunky indie rock with strings and lilting tenor melodies off second album by band out of Syracuse, New York.
17. “Crave You” – Flight Facilities featuring Giselle [3-26-2010]. Ambient-disco-house groove by Sidney-based Australian duo.
18. “Electric Feel” – Katy Perry (un-released). Pop songstress covers this alternative track by MGMT with sufficient angst and spare back-up.
19. “Sex is Good” (acoustic) – Saving Abel [9-10-2010]. A clean and spare rendition of the riff-heavy rock original off of sophomore album.
20. “Paradise Circus” – Massive Attack [2-9-2010]. Typically mellow and ambient track from Brit pioneers of trip-hop.
21. “Use Somebody” – Pixie Lott [1-27-2010]. Young, emerging British siren covers already fantastic song by Kings of Leon in lovely acoustic ballad.
22. “All I Want is You” – Miguel featuring J. Cole [5-25-2010]. A smooth, sexy hip-hop and R&B track by Miguel Jontel off forthcoming self-titled debut album.
23. “I Can’t Get Enough” – Rooney [6-8-2010]. A breezy pop track off third self-titled album from boys from Cali.
24. “143” – Bobby Brackins featuring Ray J [5-18-2010]. Hip-hop op duet by veteran and (very-young-sounding) rapper born and raised in Oakland, Cali.
25. “Fantasy Girl” – Baby Bash featuring Marty James [3-30-2010]. A sure-fire dance floor hit from latin hip-hopper out of Vallejo, Cali – more R&B candy – this time featuring loopy hip-hop-pop duet.
26. “Answer to Yourself” – The Soft Pack [2-2-2010]. Old-school sounding Garage rock from San Diego group who originally called themselves The Muslims but switched gears for this self-titled debut album.
27. “I Don’t Care” – Raheem DeVaughn [3-2-2010]. With a smooth 80’s sound this new groovin’ R&B track will get you movin’, and go ahead and let the haters keep hatin’. Not our problem.
28. “Aston Martin Music” – Rick Ross featuring Drake and Chrisette Michelle [7-20-2010]. The Boss -- Rick Ross – Teams his gritty raps with a softer Drake and a melodious Chrisette Michele.
29. “Obsession” – Sky Ferreira [9-14-2010]. With Mike Rizzo re-mixing, this foxy Portuguese-American girl from California belts out a big dance-pop for her debut album to be released in 2011.
30. “Giving up the Gun” – Vampire Weekend (9-7-2010). An alt-indie track that sounds like the rest of Vampire Weekend with a Paul Simon-twist.
31. “Fuck You” – Cee Lo Green [8-25-2010]. An old school funky-groove loaded up with a shitload of f-bombs.
32. “Stereo Love” – Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina [8-10-2010]. Eerie alt-indie euro-dance club track by musician, producer, performer and composer from Bucharest, Romania.
33. “Pop the Trunk” – Yelawolf [7-27-2010]. A crisp and edgy hip-hop track by emerging underground rapper from Gadsen, Alabama.
34. “Fire in Your New Shoes” – Kaskade featuring Dragonette [4-27-2010]. An electronica dance track by DJ, influential in the San Francisco house scene , who pairs up with Canadian songstress.
35. “Tumblin’ Down” – Jenna Andrews [6-9-2010]. Lead single from Island Records debut by emerging Canandian-born singer-song-writer.
36. “Lay It Down” – Lloyd [8-31-2010]. A smooth, easy pre-game R&B track by urban crooner out of ATL.
37. “Letting Go (Dutty Love)” – Sean Kingston feat. Nicki Minaj [8-13-2010]. With his smooth Jamaican inflection and with a cameo by Nicki, the islander lays down another pop R&B track.
38. “Outstanding” – Lil Wayne [unreleased]. An edgier, Dr. Dre-produced track moves Lil Wayne’s smut away from pop towards a real hip-hop that suits him.
39. “La La La” – Auburn feat. Iyaz [6-1-2010]. A pop track with haunting back beat and eletronica auto-tunes finesse.
40. “Hot n Fun” – N.E.R.D. featuring Nelly Furtado [5-18-2010]. With dance floor beats, this steamy boy-girl duet is sure to get ur grind on.
41. “Set Me Free” – Lloyd featuring Mystikal (un-released). Urban ATL crooner, Lloyd, lays his harmonious vocals against old school boogie-woogie and pairs with a rougher cameo by Mystikal.
42. “Drummer Boy” – Debi Nova [1-19-2010]. A pop debut single that’s climbing the international dance charts by chica linda from San Jose, Costa Rica.
43. “Mystery Zone” – Spoon [1-19-10}. While slightly monotonous in pitch, this track plays like a pop-hit-in-the-making from these indie rockers out of Austin, Texas.
44. “Clap Your Hands” – Sia [6-4-2010]. A pop number undercut with a dance vibe and drizzled with signature and now-seasoned vocals by beauty born in Australia, who moved to the U.K. to achieve stardom.
45. “Healing Hands” – Citizen Cope [1-19-10]. It’s been a while for Citizen Cope – but here it is – a new, mellow alt-track by Clarence Greenwood – the man & the band – out of Memphis.
46. “Symphonies” -- Dan Black (2-16-2010). Combining symphonic backbeats with careful vocals from UK’s genre-mixing Wonky Pop movement.
47. “Hold Yuh” – Gyptian [3-9-2010]. Tight, roots-minded reggae by emerging artist from St. Andrew, Jamaica. Ya, mon.
48. “As We Enter” – Nas and Damien Jr. Gong Marley [2-23-2010]. A quick-moving, tit-for-tat hip-hop mixed with reggae duet with old school background beats.
49. “Heaven’s on Fire” – The Radio Dept. [3-23-1010]. A flowing indie pop track off recent EP released by rock band out of Sweden.
50. “Alright” – Pitbull featuring Machel Montano [6-8-2010]. The latest latino-club track from the Miami rapper who teams up here with Trinadad-born rapper that will get chy’all dancin’ out on the floor.
51. “Beautiful Monster” – Ne-Yo [6-8-2010]. Another smash pop R&B hit by songwriter, arranger and vocalist from Las Vegas via Arkansas.
52. “The Kids” – B.o.B. featuring Janelle Monae [4-27-10]. Mixing alt-rock with hip-hop and a lovely cameo, this emerging pop-rapper from ATL loads this cover track of MGMT onto his first full-length album release.
53. “Odessa” – Caribou [4-20-2010]. With a 4-20 release and a trippy album cover, this is the lead track from latest album by Canadian indie-electronic band.
54. “The Gaudy Side of Town” – Gayngs [5-10-2010]. From newly formed, Minneapolis-based dance-pop collective creates R&B-infused electro-indie tracks, including this one, featuring Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon.
55. “Dear God 2.0” – The Roots [6-21-1010]. Phili Rap group covers unlikely indie track – call it Beard Rap by Monsters of Folk with edge– with original harmonies laced throughout.
56. “Animal” – Neon Trees (single) [1-26-10]. An energetic single release off Island/Def Jam label rocks alternative groove with catchy, pop background and strong vocals.
57. “Who Dat “ -- J. Cole [6-4-2010]. Second big single by edgy emerging rapper (a Jay-Z find --) from North Carolina.
58. “Shake Drop on Video” – The White Panda [un-released]. Pumping dance beats, a youthful hip-hop vibe loaded with cameo raps, all charge this new single by mash-up/remix duo out of Chicago and L.A.
59. “I Will Live on Islands” – Josh Rouse [3-9-2010]. Baroque Pop with a retro-feel written by singer-songwriter, native Nebraskan and world traveler when he lived in Spain ( -- half the album is performed in Spanish!).
60. “Rocket” – Goldfrapp [3-10-2010]. With a pulsing dance beat, by signature pop rocker/keyboardist/composer out of Bath, England.
61. “On Time” – Disco Biscuits featuring tuPhace [3-16-2010] A grooving track with a disco wind by eclectic U Penn jam band.
62. “Break Your Heart” -- Taio Cruz (featuring Ludacris) [2-23-2010]. This is the third smash single from emerging pop R&B singer out of London who wrote Rihanna’s smash hit “Umbrella.”
63. “Butta Kup” – Baby Bash (3-30-10) A sugary R&B pop track that covers everything sweet to describe l’object of desire.
64. “Just You and I” – Ricky Blaze [6-1-2010]. New pop reggae from emerging young artist out of Brooklyn.
65. “Take Over the World” – Kidz in the Hall [3-9-2010]. Pop hip-hop track by new-gen MC/DJ (-- friends from UPenn --) duo out of Chicago.
66. “Aint Leavin’ without You” – Jaheim [2-5-2010]. With an upbeat, 80’s Jeffrey Osborne-like sound, Jaheim lays out power R&B soul and boudoir jams.
67. “Where I’m Going” – Cut Copy (un-released). Australian indie electronic trio drop the summer’s joyful, hand-clapping rock tune. Come on! Lighters in the air, tripsters!
68. “Telephone” – The Black Angels [9-14-2010]. And bright & pithy old school Texas-rocker off third album by Austin quintet.
69. “The Night Before the Funeral” – The Mary Onettes [5-5-2010]. A snappy, upbeat indie-track off latest 2-track EP by band out of Sweden.
70. “Say You’ll Haunt Me” – Stone Sour [7-13-2010]. A classic rock sound from band that moves a sound somewhere between Metallica and Alice in Chains.
71. “Poison” – The All-American Rejects (3-2-2010). A pretty acoustic number with harmonized vocals in support of the new ALMOST ALICE soundtrack.
72. “Drown in the Now” – The Crystal Method featuring Matisyahu (1-19-2010). Off latest EP, a curious mix of reggae and eerie electronica re-mixes that’s emerging as a big hit on the dance floor charts.
73. “Tightrope” – Janelle Monae featuring Big Boi [2-23-2010). An upbeat, sometimes abstract, original, old school-sounding R&B track with cameo from Outkast frontman Big Boi.
74. “July Flame” – Laura Veirs [1-12-2010]. A Colorado native who now calls Portland, Oregon, home sounds a lot like a modern-day Suzanne Vega with her spare musical arrangements and lovely voice.
75. “The Cave” Mumford & Sons [2-16-2010]. UK neo-folk quartet lays out banjos and acoustic guitars for a down-home sounding rock track.
76. “Alice” – Avril Lavigne (3-2-2010). The Canadian pop sensation adds her two cents to the new Almost Alice soundtrack with some serious vocal pipes.
77. “You Look Better When I’m Drunk” – White Tie Affair [4-20-2010]. A shameless. 80’s influenced pop rock dance track from group out of Chicago that gets right to the point to say it all.
78. “California Gurls” – Katy Perry featuring Snoop Dogg (5-7-2010). The lead track from Katy’s forthcoming sophomore album is a shameless pop track glorifying California girls and their sunny lifestyles with an unlikely cameo by Snoop.
79. “Tighten Up” – The Black Keys [5-18-2010]. A good-groove alt-rock track by natives of Akron, Ohio.
80. “The Mistake” – AM Taxi [5-18-2010]. The lead single from debut album by emerging rock band out of Chicago.
81. “My First Kiss” – 3oh!3 featuring Kesha [5-4-2010]. A clap-along, jump-up-and down pop track that pairs two youthful pop sensations.
82. “Wide Eyes” -- Local Natives [2-16-2010]. A plucky debut album from an L.A. band, with ethereal and gentle harmonies influenced by Pacific Northwest sounds.
83. “Youth” – Beach Fossils [5-25-2010] The pithy lead track off their self-titled debut album features lots of easy strumming indie-guitars and distorted vocals.
84. “Window Seat”- Erykah Badu [2-9-2010]. Latest single from signature-sounding R&B earth-goddess super-songstress from forthcoming album.
85. “White Rabbit” – Grace Potter and the Nocturnals (3-2-2010). As part of the new ALMOST ALICE soundtrack, this version of the 70’s hippy-druggie classic is down with less rock and features clear, bright vocals and a trippy close.
86. “Your Love” – Nicki Minaj [2-8-2010]. Emerging R&B duet mistress out of Queens uses the backbeat and refrain to Annie Lennox’s track “No More I Love You’s” in this easy pop rap track.
87. “Driving Me Crazy” – Sam Adams [3-4-10]. A feel-good, white-boy hip-hop pop track by beloved Boston boy that is appealing to the college crowd.
88. “I’m Beamin’” – Lupe Fiasco [2-2-2010]. “See me now – just look around -- I’m beamin’” is the upbeat, up-from-the-bootstraps reverb from this single from Chicago-based Muslim MC.
89. “Waka, Waka (This time for Africa)” – Shakira [6-20-2010]. An upbeat world dance sound that stands tall as the official 2010 track for The FIFA World Cup Soccer Tournament .
90. Uffie – “Pop the Glock” [6-22-2010]. American-born, Paris-based MC mixes her Shirley-Temple voice with ghetto motifs in this distorted pop track off her debut album.
91. “Come with Me” – Ceo [6-29-10]. A breezy, Electro-pop track by debut solo effort of former member of Swedish duo The Tough Alliance.
92. “Deuces” – Chris Brown [6-28-2010]. Mellow and entreating pop track by R&B Bad Boy who’s trying to stage a comeback.
93. “You Be Killin’ “Em” – Fabolous [8-31-2010]. Another hip-hop track praising shawty by East Coast rappers.
94. “Dance Forever” – Allstar Weekend [6-21-2010]. Lead track off debut album by emerging emo-pop quartet out of San Diego
95. “Coquet Coquette” – Of Montreal [6-29-2010]. Pulsating slab of glam-indie rock from band out of Athens, GA, off newly-released EP.
96. “Big Wave’ – Jenny and Johnny [8-30-2010]. Country-indie-rock-sounding track with a splash of retro off debut album by a pair of LA lovebirds.
97. “Get Up” – Kimberly Davis [1-12-2010]. A breakout debut single that is climbing the dance charts by R&B groove queen.
98. “Between the Lines” – Stone Temple Pilots (4-6-10). A good, old-fashioned rock track from the early harbingers of grunge.
99. “Power” – Kanye West featuring Dwele [6-1-2010]. If you’re still willing to listen to him, here’s Kanye’s latest angry rant against a more rock-oriented background.
100. “White Flag Warrior” – Flobots [3-16-2010]. A hearty alternative track that juggles indie rock with indie hip-hop by innovative seven-piece band out of Denver.
101. “Memories” – David Guetta feat. Kid Cudi [2-17-2010]. With Guetta on the club beats and Kudi handling the (repetitive) lyrics, you’ve got a dance number to rock the house.
102. “Follow Me Down” – 30H!3 featuring Neon Hitch [3-2-2010]. The alt-pop duo from Boulder releases its latest hit to be included on forthcoming ALICE IN WONDERLAND soundtrack and whose sound mixes electronica with booming rock guitar & vocals.
103. “White Sky” – Vampire Weekend [1-11-10]. This easy-going track about kicking it in Manhattan, off the follow-up to their 2008 debut, sounds very much like a nod to Paul Simon’s Graceland, mixed with Vampire’s own preppy, indie-rock.
104. “Worry About You” – 2 AM Club [9-14-2010]. Soul-inflected pop off debut album by band out of L.A.
105. “Nothing But Love” -- THE GRACIOUS FEW [9-14-2010]. Big phat rock sound with mighty guitar riffs comes from merging key members from two bands – LIVE and Candlebox.
106. “Soldier of Love” – Sade [1-12-10]. The melancholy soul singer, smoking-hot in the 80’s, with angular percussion and discordant back-up vocals.
107. “Lewis Takes off his Shirt” -- Owen Pallett [1-12-10]. A spunky, orchestral-electronica alternative sound that mixes various sounds and vocals.
108. “Stuttering” – FeFe Dobson (9-7-2010). Radio-ready bubble-gum pop by 18 year old songstress out of Toronto.
109. “Lost Where I Belong” -- Andreya Triana (9-7-2010). The smoky title track from this first full-length album by R&B soulstress out of the U.K. is innovative and ambient.
110. “Angel Echoes” – Four Tet [1-26-1010]. Experimental, down-tempo track undertaken as side-project by Brit Kieren Hebden.
111. “Armada Latina” – Cypress Hill featuring Marc Antony and Pitbull [3-2-2010). A remix of the cult 70’s CSNY hippy classic with a twist of hip-hop and a dash of south of the border fiesta.
112. “Stylo” – Gorillaz [1-26-2010]. The lead track from their forthcoming album scheduled to drop in March features a distinctly electronica vibe with equally distinctive vocals by the self-conceived “fist virtual hip-hop” band.
113. “Fall Hard’ – Shout Out Louds [2-23-10]. Airy, sleek guitar and vocals from proud indie-rock neo-cons out of Stockholm.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Best Songs of 2010
1. “Felicia” – The Constellations [4-13-2010]. A good groovin’ rock track – nee a psychedelic soul-rock explosion -- from emerging band out of ATL.
2. “Love the Way You Lie” – Eminem featuring Rihanna [6-21-2010]. With ferocious lyrics about a volatile relationship by power pop duo with distinctive joined vocals, this very popular track soars.
3. “Africa Must Wake Up” – Damian Marley + Nas, featuring K’naan [5-18-2010]. Easy grooves, primarily of Nas, Damian on the chorus and a great verse by K’naan in his native Somali. One world, baby!
4. “The High Road” – Broken Bells [1-15-10]. The lead single from forthcoming album by Danger Mouse and The Shins’ James Mercer is dreamy, alt-space pop.
5. “Crave You” – Flight Facilities featuring Giselle [3-26-2010]. Ambient-disco-house groove by Sidney-based Australian duo.
6. “Little Lovin’” – Lissie [8-17-2010]. A favorite track of Roll’s when it was released as an EP last fall, this re-run on her debut full-length album captures Lissie’s dusky, willowy folk-pop at its best.
7. “Evil Woman” – Mike Posner [12-29-2009]. Admittedly a late find, but worth a spin as Number One because who’s not onboard from the get-go? This contemporary R&B / hip-hop remix of 70’s classic rock –n- roll ELO stalwart grooves along a plentiful mojo all its own.
8. “Hot Tottie” – Usher feat. Jay-Z (8-24-2010). Sexy-ass R&B track by power hip-hop duo achieves new panty-dropping power.
9. “Alors an dance” – Stromae (re-mix featuring Kanye West and Gilbere Forte] (9-2-2010]. A smokin’ hot dance track in European Clubs features Kanye remixing and rapping-up an already funky get-ur-booty-on-the-dancefloor track by Belgain singer-songwriter.
10. “Paradise Circus” – Massive Attack [2-9-2010]. Typically mellow and ambient track from Brit pioneers of trip-hop.
11. “Angels” Remix – Dirty Money featuring Lupe Fiasco [un-released]. Ambient synth hip-hop lays out an ultra-hip, lounge vibe, all while remixing Jay-Z and Dirty Money with a dash of Lupe.
12. “There Goes My Baby” – Usher [2-9-2010]. With irresistible melodies, this easy ballad gets you singing right along with the R&B guru from Hot-Lanta who’s moving it back here to his roots.
13. “One Way Road” – John Butler Trio [4-6-2010]. Finally able to play this Feb-release by Cali born and Australia-bred, John Butler who has spanned the breadth of guitar styles over the years, and on this single release, he hits a toe-tappin’ jam.
14. “How I Got Over” – The Roots [6-21-10]. A poignant reminder of life on gritty, urban streets with cameos from Roots members who lay it down with smart & soulful hip-hop.
15. “Electric Feel” – Katy Perry (un-released). Pop songstress covers this alternative track by MGMT with sufficient angst and spare back-up.
16. “Like a G6” – Far East Movement featuring The Cataracts (4-13-2010). With electronic dubs and sexy girl backbeats, this dance track will get you movin’ in the dancefloor.
17. “Hello, Good Morning” – Dirty Money (featuring T.I.) [3-30-2010]. Diddy’s newly formed band rocks big, irresistible, dance-club-beats and blends rhythms with boy-girl raps on this third single from Diddy’s forthcoming album.
18. “Use Somebody” – Pixie Lott [1-27-2010]. Young, emerging British siren covers already fantastic song by Kings of Leon in lovely acoustic ballad.
19. “Cooler Than Me” -- Mike Posner (featuring Big Sean) [1-26-2010]. R&B pop track with easy flow and dance sensibility.
20. “All I Want is You” – Miguel featuring J. Cole [5-25-2010]. A smooth, sexy hip-hop and R&B track by Miguel Jontel off forthcoming self-titled debut album.
21. “I Can’t Get Enough” – Rooney [6-8-2010]. A breezy pop track off third self-titled album from boys from Cali.
22. “143” – Bobby Brackins featuring Ray J [5-18-2010]. Hip-hop op duet by veteran and (very-young-sounding) rapper born and raised in Oakland, Cali.
23. “Fantasy Girl” – Baby Bash featuring Marty James [3-30-2010]. A sure-fire dance floor hit from latin hip-hopper out of Vallejo, Cali – more R&B candy – this time featuring loopy hip-hop-pop duet.
24. “Answer to Yourself” – The Soft Pack [2-2-2010]. Old-school sounding Garage rock from San Diego group who originally called themselves The Muslims but switched gears for this self-titled debut album.
25. “I Don’t Care” – Raheem DeVaughn [3-2-2010]. With a smooth 80’s sound this new groovin’ R&B track will get you movin’, and go ahead and let the haters keep hatin’. Not our problem.
26. “Aston Martin Music” – Rick Ross featuring Drake and Chrisette Michelle [7-20-2010]. The Boss -- Rick Ross – Teams his gritty raps with a softer Drake and a melodious Chrisette Michele.
27. “Fuck You” – Cee Lo Green [8-25-2010]. An old school funky-groove loaded up with a shitload of f-bombs.
28. “Stereo Love” – Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina [8-10-2010]. Eerie alt-indie euro-dance club track by musician, producer, performer and composer from Bucharest, Romania.
29. “Pop the Trunk” – Yelawolf [7-27-2010]. A crisp and edgy hip-hop track by emerging underground rapper from Gadsen, Alabama.
30. “Fire in Your New Shoes” – Kaskade featuring Dragonette [4-27-2010]. An electronica dance track by DJ, influential in the San Francisco house scene , who pairs up with Canadian songstress.
31. “Tumblin’ Down” – Jenna Andrews [6-9-2010]. Lead single from Island Records debut by emerging Canandian-born singer-song-writer.
32. “Lay It Down” – Lloyd [8-31-2010]. A smooth, easy pre-game R&B track by urban crooner out of ATL.
33. “Letting Go (Dutty Love)” – Sean Kingston feat. Nicki Minaj [8-13-2010]. With his smooth Jamaican inflection and with a cameo by Nicki, the islander lays down another pop R&B track.
34. “Outstanding” – Lil Wayne [unreleased]. An edgier, Dr. Dre-produced track moves Lil Wayne’s smut away from pop towards a real hip-hop that suits him.
35. “La La La” – Auburn feat. Iyaz [6-1-2010]. A pop track with haunting back beat and eletronica auto-tunes finesse.
36. “Hot n Fun” – N.E.R.D. featuring Nelly Furtado [5-18-2010]. With dance floor beats, this steamy boy-girl duet is sure to get ur grind on.
37. “Set Me Free” – Lloyd featuring Mystikal (un-released). Urban ATL crooner, Lloyd, lays his harmonious vocals against old school boogie-woogie and pairs with a rougher cameo by Mystikal.
38. “Drummer Boy” – Debi Nova [1-19-2010]. A pop debut single that’s climbing the international dance charts by chica linda from San Jose, Costa Rica.
39. “Mystery Zone” – Spoon [1-19-10}. While slightly monotonous in pitch, this track plays like a pop-hit-in-the-making from these indie rockers out of Austin, Texas.
40. “Clap Your Hands” – Sia [6-4-2010]. A pop number undercut with a dance vibe and drizzled with signature and now-seasoned vocals by beauty born in Australia, who moved to the U.K. to achieve stardom.
41. “Healing Hands” – Citizen Cope [1-19-10]. It’s been a while for Citizen Cope – but here it is – a new, mellow alt-track by Clarence Greenwood – the man & the band – out of Memphis.
42. “Symphonies” -- Dan Black (2-16-2010). Combining symphonic backbeats with careful vocals from UK’s genre-mixing Wonky Pop movement.
43. “Hold Yuh” – Gyptian [3-9-2010]. Tight, roots-minded reggae by emerging artist from St. Andrew, Jamaica. Ya, mon.
44. “As We Enter” – Nas and Damien Jr. Gong Marley [2-23-2010]. A quick-moving, tit-for-tat hip-hop mixed with reggae duet with old school background beats.
45. “Heaven’s on Fire” – The Radio Dept. [3-23-1010]. A flowing indie pop track off recent EP released by rock band out of Sweden.
46. “Alright” – Pitbull featuring Machel Montano [6-8-2010]. The latest latino-club track from the Miami rapper who teams up here with Trinadad-born rapper that will get chy’all dancin’ out on the floor.
47. “Beautiful Monster” – Ne-Yo [6-8-2010]. Another smash pop R&B hit by songwriter, arranger and vocalist from Las Vegas via Arkansas.
48. “The Kids” – B.o.B. featuring Janelle Monae [4-27-10]. Mixing alt-rock with hip-hop and a lovely cameo, this emerging pop-rapper from ATL loads this cover track of MGMT onto his first full-length album release.
49. “Odessa” – Caribou [4-20-2010]. With a 4-20 release and a trippy album cover, this is the lead track from latest album by Canadian indie-electronic band.
50. “The Gaudy Side of Town” – Gayngs [5-10-2010]. From newly formed, Minneapolis-based dance-pop collective creates R&B-infused electro-indie tracks, including this one, featuring Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon.
51. “Dear God 2.0” – The Roots [6-21-1010]. Phili Rap group covers unlikely indie track – call it Beard Rap by Monsters of Folk with edge– with original harmonies laced throughout.
52. “Animal” – Neon Trees (single) [1-26-10]. An energetic single release off Island/Def Jam label rocks alternative groove with catchy, pop background and strong vocals.
53. “Who Dat “ -- J. Cole [6-4-2010]. Second big single by edgy emerging rapper (a Jay-Z find --) from North Carolina.
54. “Shake Drop on Video” – The White Panda [un-released]. Pumping dance beats, a youthful hip-hop vibe loaded with cameo raps, all charge this new single by mash-up/remix duo out of Chicago and L.A.
55. “I Will Live on Islands” – Josh Rouse [3-9-2010]. Baroque Pop with a retro-feel written by singer-songwriter, native Nebraskan and world traveler when he lived in Spain ( -- half the album is performed in Spanish!).
56. “Rocket” – Goldfrapp [3-10-2010]. With a pulsing dance beat, by signature pop rocker/keyboardist/composer out of Bath, England.
57. “On Time” – Disco Biscuits featuring tuPhace [3-16-2010] A grooving track with a disco wind by eclectic U Penn jam band.
58. “Break Your Heart” -- Taio Cruz (featuring Ludacris) [2-23-2010]. This is the third smash single from emerging pop R&B singer out of London who wrote Rihanna’s smash hit “Umbrella.”
59. “Butta Kup” – Baby Bash (3-30-10) A sugary R&B pop track that covers everything sweet to describe l’object of desire.
60. “Just You and I” – Ricky Blaze [6-1-2010]. New pop reggae from emerging young artist out of Brooklyn.
61. “Welcome Home” – Rehab [4-27-2010]. Feel-good classic rock acoustic number that makes it feel good to be heading back home (yes, from rehab) by the southern duo better known for their hip-hop tracks.
62. “Take Over the World” – Kidz in the Hall [3-9-2010]. Pop hip-hop track by new-gen MC/DJ (-- friends from UPenn --) duo out of Chicago.
63. “Aint Leavin’ without You” – Jaheim [2-5-2010]. With an upbeat, 80’s Jeffrey Osborne-like sound, Jaheim lays out power R&B soul and boudoir jams.
64. “The Night Before the Funeral” – The Mary Onettes [5-5-2010]. A snappy, upbeat indie-track off latest 2-track EP by band out of Sweden.
65. “Say You’ll Haunt Me” – Stone Sour [7-13-2010]. A classic rock sound from band that moves a sound somewhere between Metallica and Alice in Chains.
66. “Poison” – The All-American Rejects (3-2-2010). A pretty acoustic number with harmonized vocals in support of the new ALMOST ALICE soundtrack.
67. “Drown in the Now” – The Crystal Method featuring Matisyahu (1-19-2010). Off latest EP, a curious mix of reggae and eerie electronica re-mixes that’s emerging as a big hit on the dance floor charts.
68. “Tightrope” – Janelle Monae featuring Big Boi [2-23-2010). An upbeat, sometimes abstract, original, old school-sounding R&B track with cameo from Outkast frontman Big Boi.
69. “July Flame” – Laura Veirs [1-12-2010]. A Colorado native who now calls Portland, Oregon, home sounds a lot like a modern-day Suzanne Vega with her spare musical arrangements and lovely voice.
70. “The Cave” Mumford & Sons [2-16-2010]. UK neo-folk quartet lays out banjos and acoustic guitars for a down-home sounding rock track.
71. “Alice” – Avril Lavigne (3-2-2010). The Canadian pop sensation adds her two cents to the new Almost Alice soundtrack with some serious vocal pipes.
72. “You Look Better When I’m Drunk” – White Tie Affair [4-20-2010]. A shameless. 80’s influenced pop rock dance track from group out of Chicago that gets right to the point to say it all.
73. “California Gurls” – Katy Perry featuring Snoop Dogg (5-7-2010). The lead track from Katy’s forthcoming sophomore album is a shameless pop track glorifying California girls and their sunny lifestyles with an unlikely cameo by Snoop.
74. “Spaceship” – Benny Benassi [6-1-10]. An electronica number – big on the dance charts – by fun and fashionable DJ /producer from Milan (from 78…)
75. “Tighten Up” – The Black Keys [5-18-2010]. A good-groove alt-rock track by natives of Akron, Ohio.
76. “The Mistake” – AM Taxi [5-18-2010]. The lead single from debut album by emerging rock band out of Chicago.
77. “My First Kiss” – 3oh!3 featuring Kesha [5-4-2010]. A clap-along, jump-up-and down pop track that pairs two youthful pop sensations.
78. “Wide Eyes” -- Local Natives [2-16-2010]. A plucky debut album from an L.A. band, with ethereal and gentle harmonies influenced by Pacific Northwest sounds.
79. “Youth” – Beach Fossils [5-25-2010] The pithy lead track off their self-titled debut album features lots of easy strumming indie-guitars and distorted vocals.
80. “Window Seat”- Erykah Badu [2-9-2010]. Latest single from signature-sounding R&B earth-goddess super-songstress from forthcoming album.
81. “White Rabbit” – Grace Potter and the Nocturnals (3-2-2010). As part of the new ALMOST ALICE soundtrack, this version of the 70’s hippy-druggie classic is down with less rock and features clear, bright vocals and a trippy close.
82. “Your Love” – Nicki Minaj [2-8-2010]. Emerging R&B duet mistress out of Queens uses the backbeat and refrain to Annie Lennox’s track “No More I Love You’s” in this easy pop rap track.
83. “Driving Me Crazy” – Sam Adams [3-4-10]. A feel-good, white-boy hip-hop pop track by beloved Boston boy that is appealing to the college crowd.
84. “I’m Beamin’” – Lupe Fiasco [2-2-2010]. “See me now – just look around -- I’m beamin’” is the upbeat, up-from-the-bootstraps reverb from this single from Chicago-based Muslim MC.
85. “Waka, Waka (This time for Africa)” – Shakira [6-20-2010]. An upbeat world dance sound that stands tall as the official 2010 track for The FIFA World Cup Soccer Tournament .
86. Uffie – “Pop the Glock” [6-22-2010]. American-born, Paris-based MC mixes her Shirley-Temple voice with ghetto motifs in this distorted pop track off her debut album.
87. “Come with Me” – Ceo [6-29-10]. A breezy, Electro-pop track by debut solo effort of former member of Swedish duo The Tough Alliance.
88. “Deuces” – Chris Brown [6-28-2010]. Mellow and entreating pop track by R&B Bad Boy who’s trying to stage a comeback.
89. “You Be Killin’ “Em” – Fabolous [8-31-2010]. Another hip-hop track praising shawty by East Coast rappers.
90. “Dance Forever” – Allstar Weekend [6-21-2010]. Lead track off debut album by emerging emo-pop quartet out of San Diego
91. “Coquet Coquette” – Of Montreal [6-29-2010]. Pulsating slab of glam-indie rock from band out of Athens, GA, off newly-released EP.
92. “Big Wave’ – Jenny and Johnny [8-30-2010]. Country-indie-rock-sounding track with a splash of retro off debut album by a pair of LA lovebirds.
93. “Get Up” – Kimberly Davis [1-12-2010]. A breakout debut single that is climbing the dance charts by R&B groove queen.
94. “Between the Lines” – Stone Temple Pilots (4-6-10). A good, old-fashioned rock track from the early harbingers of grunge.
95. “Power” – Kanye West featuring Dwele [6-1-2010]. If you’re still willing to listen to him, here’s Kanye’s latest angry rant against a more rock-oriented background.
96. “White Flag Warrior” – Flobots [3-16-2010]. A hearty alternative track that juggles indie rock with indie hip-hop by innovative seven-piece band out of Denver.
97. “Memories” – David Guetta feat. Kid Cudi [2-17-2010]. With Guetta on the club beats and Kudi handling the (repetitive) lyrics, you’ve got a dance number to rock the house.
98. “Follow Me Down” – 30H!3 featuring Neon Hitch [3-2-2010]. The alt-pop duo from Boulder releases its latest hit to be included on forthcoming ALICE IN WONDERLAND soundtrack and whose sound mixes electronica with booming rock guitar & vocals.
99. “White Sky” – Vampire Weekend [1-11-10]. This easy-going track about kicking it in Manhattan, off the follow-up to their 2008 debut, sounds very much like a nod to Paul Simon’s Graceland, mixed with Vampire’s own preppy, indie-rock.
100. “Soldier of Love” – Sade [1-12-10]. The melancholy soul singer, smoking-hot in the 80’s, with angular percussion and discordant back-up vocals.
101. “Lewis Takes off his Shirt” -- Owen Pallett [1-12-10]. A spunky, orchestral-electronica alternative sound that mixes various sounds and vocals.
102. “Angel Echoes” – Four Tet [1-26-1010]. Experimental, down-tempo track undertaken as side-project by Brit Kieren Hebden.
103. “Armada Latina” – Cypress Hill featuring Marc Antony and Pitbull [3-2-2010). A remix of the cult 70’s CSNY hippy classic with a twist of hip-hop and a dash of south of the border fiesta.
104. “Stylo” – Gorillaz [1-26-2010]. The lead track from their forthcoming album scheduled to drop in March features a distinctly electronica vibe with equally distinctive vocals by the self-conceived “fist virtual hip-hop” band.
105. “Fall Hard’ – Shout Out Louds [2-23-10]. Airy, sleek guitar and vocals from proud indie-rock neo-cons out of Stockholm.
2. “Love the Way You Lie” – Eminem featuring Rihanna [6-21-2010]. With ferocious lyrics about a volatile relationship by power pop duo with distinctive joined vocals, this very popular track soars.
3. “Africa Must Wake Up” – Damian Marley + Nas, featuring K’naan [5-18-2010]. Easy grooves, primarily of Nas, Damian on the chorus and a great verse by K’naan in his native Somali. One world, baby!
4. “The High Road” – Broken Bells [1-15-10]. The lead single from forthcoming album by Danger Mouse and The Shins’ James Mercer is dreamy, alt-space pop.
5. “Crave You” – Flight Facilities featuring Giselle [3-26-2010]. Ambient-disco-house groove by Sidney-based Australian duo.
6. “Little Lovin’” – Lissie [8-17-2010]. A favorite track of Roll’s when it was released as an EP last fall, this re-run on her debut full-length album captures Lissie’s dusky, willowy folk-pop at its best.
7. “Evil Woman” – Mike Posner [12-29-2009]. Admittedly a late find, but worth a spin as Number One because who’s not onboard from the get-go? This contemporary R&B / hip-hop remix of 70’s classic rock –n- roll ELO stalwart grooves along a plentiful mojo all its own.
8. “Hot Tottie” – Usher feat. Jay-Z (8-24-2010). Sexy-ass R&B track by power hip-hop duo achieves new panty-dropping power.
9. “Alors an dance” – Stromae (re-mix featuring Kanye West and Gilbere Forte] (9-2-2010]. A smokin’ hot dance track in European Clubs features Kanye remixing and rapping-up an already funky get-ur-booty-on-the-dancefloor track by Belgain singer-songwriter.
10. “Paradise Circus” – Massive Attack [2-9-2010]. Typically mellow and ambient track from Brit pioneers of trip-hop.
11. “Angels” Remix – Dirty Money featuring Lupe Fiasco [un-released]. Ambient synth hip-hop lays out an ultra-hip, lounge vibe, all while remixing Jay-Z and Dirty Money with a dash of Lupe.
12. “There Goes My Baby” – Usher [2-9-2010]. With irresistible melodies, this easy ballad gets you singing right along with the R&B guru from Hot-Lanta who’s moving it back here to his roots.
13. “One Way Road” – John Butler Trio [4-6-2010]. Finally able to play this Feb-release by Cali born and Australia-bred, John Butler who has spanned the breadth of guitar styles over the years, and on this single release, he hits a toe-tappin’ jam.
14. “How I Got Over” – The Roots [6-21-10]. A poignant reminder of life on gritty, urban streets with cameos from Roots members who lay it down with smart & soulful hip-hop.
15. “Electric Feel” – Katy Perry (un-released). Pop songstress covers this alternative track by MGMT with sufficient angst and spare back-up.
16. “Like a G6” – Far East Movement featuring The Cataracts (4-13-2010). With electronic dubs and sexy girl backbeats, this dance track will get you movin’ in the dancefloor.
17. “Hello, Good Morning” – Dirty Money (featuring T.I.) [3-30-2010]. Diddy’s newly formed band rocks big, irresistible, dance-club-beats and blends rhythms with boy-girl raps on this third single from Diddy’s forthcoming album.
18. “Use Somebody” – Pixie Lott [1-27-2010]. Young, emerging British siren covers already fantastic song by Kings of Leon in lovely acoustic ballad.
19. “Cooler Than Me” -- Mike Posner (featuring Big Sean) [1-26-2010]. R&B pop track with easy flow and dance sensibility.
20. “All I Want is You” – Miguel featuring J. Cole [5-25-2010]. A smooth, sexy hip-hop and R&B track by Miguel Jontel off forthcoming self-titled debut album.
21. “I Can’t Get Enough” – Rooney [6-8-2010]. A breezy pop track off third self-titled album from boys from Cali.
22. “143” – Bobby Brackins featuring Ray J [5-18-2010]. Hip-hop op duet by veteran and (very-young-sounding) rapper born and raised in Oakland, Cali.
23. “Fantasy Girl” – Baby Bash featuring Marty James [3-30-2010]. A sure-fire dance floor hit from latin hip-hopper out of Vallejo, Cali – more R&B candy – this time featuring loopy hip-hop-pop duet.
24. “Answer to Yourself” – The Soft Pack [2-2-2010]. Old-school sounding Garage rock from San Diego group who originally called themselves The Muslims but switched gears for this self-titled debut album.
25. “I Don’t Care” – Raheem DeVaughn [3-2-2010]. With a smooth 80’s sound this new groovin’ R&B track will get you movin’, and go ahead and let the haters keep hatin’. Not our problem.
26. “Aston Martin Music” – Rick Ross featuring Drake and Chrisette Michelle [7-20-2010]. The Boss -- Rick Ross – Teams his gritty raps with a softer Drake and a melodious Chrisette Michele.
27. “Fuck You” – Cee Lo Green [8-25-2010]. An old school funky-groove loaded up with a shitload of f-bombs.
28. “Stereo Love” – Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina [8-10-2010]. Eerie alt-indie euro-dance club track by musician, producer, performer and composer from Bucharest, Romania.
29. “Pop the Trunk” – Yelawolf [7-27-2010]. A crisp and edgy hip-hop track by emerging underground rapper from Gadsen, Alabama.
30. “Fire in Your New Shoes” – Kaskade featuring Dragonette [4-27-2010]. An electronica dance track by DJ, influential in the San Francisco house scene , who pairs up with Canadian songstress.
31. “Tumblin’ Down” – Jenna Andrews [6-9-2010]. Lead single from Island Records debut by emerging Canandian-born singer-song-writer.
32. “Lay It Down” – Lloyd [8-31-2010]. A smooth, easy pre-game R&B track by urban crooner out of ATL.
33. “Letting Go (Dutty Love)” – Sean Kingston feat. Nicki Minaj [8-13-2010]. With his smooth Jamaican inflection and with a cameo by Nicki, the islander lays down another pop R&B track.
34. “Outstanding” – Lil Wayne [unreleased]. An edgier, Dr. Dre-produced track moves Lil Wayne’s smut away from pop towards a real hip-hop that suits him.
35. “La La La” – Auburn feat. Iyaz [6-1-2010]. A pop track with haunting back beat and eletronica auto-tunes finesse.
36. “Hot n Fun” – N.E.R.D. featuring Nelly Furtado [5-18-2010]. With dance floor beats, this steamy boy-girl duet is sure to get ur grind on.
37. “Set Me Free” – Lloyd featuring Mystikal (un-released). Urban ATL crooner, Lloyd, lays his harmonious vocals against old school boogie-woogie and pairs with a rougher cameo by Mystikal.
38. “Drummer Boy” – Debi Nova [1-19-2010]. A pop debut single that’s climbing the international dance charts by chica linda from San Jose, Costa Rica.
39. “Mystery Zone” – Spoon [1-19-10}. While slightly monotonous in pitch, this track plays like a pop-hit-in-the-making from these indie rockers out of Austin, Texas.
40. “Clap Your Hands” – Sia [6-4-2010]. A pop number undercut with a dance vibe and drizzled with signature and now-seasoned vocals by beauty born in Australia, who moved to the U.K. to achieve stardom.
41. “Healing Hands” – Citizen Cope [1-19-10]. It’s been a while for Citizen Cope – but here it is – a new, mellow alt-track by Clarence Greenwood – the man & the band – out of Memphis.
42. “Symphonies” -- Dan Black (2-16-2010). Combining symphonic backbeats with careful vocals from UK’s genre-mixing Wonky Pop movement.
43. “Hold Yuh” – Gyptian [3-9-2010]. Tight, roots-minded reggae by emerging artist from St. Andrew, Jamaica. Ya, mon.
44. “As We Enter” – Nas and Damien Jr. Gong Marley [2-23-2010]. A quick-moving, tit-for-tat hip-hop mixed with reggae duet with old school background beats.
45. “Heaven’s on Fire” – The Radio Dept. [3-23-1010]. A flowing indie pop track off recent EP released by rock band out of Sweden.
46. “Alright” – Pitbull featuring Machel Montano [6-8-2010]. The latest latino-club track from the Miami rapper who teams up here with Trinadad-born rapper that will get chy’all dancin’ out on the floor.
47. “Beautiful Monster” – Ne-Yo [6-8-2010]. Another smash pop R&B hit by songwriter, arranger and vocalist from Las Vegas via Arkansas.
48. “The Kids” – B.o.B. featuring Janelle Monae [4-27-10]. Mixing alt-rock with hip-hop and a lovely cameo, this emerging pop-rapper from ATL loads this cover track of MGMT onto his first full-length album release.
49. “Odessa” – Caribou [4-20-2010]. With a 4-20 release and a trippy album cover, this is the lead track from latest album by Canadian indie-electronic band.
50. “The Gaudy Side of Town” – Gayngs [5-10-2010]. From newly formed, Minneapolis-based dance-pop collective creates R&B-infused electro-indie tracks, including this one, featuring Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon.
51. “Dear God 2.0” – The Roots [6-21-1010]. Phili Rap group covers unlikely indie track – call it Beard Rap by Monsters of Folk with edge– with original harmonies laced throughout.
52. “Animal” – Neon Trees (single) [1-26-10]. An energetic single release off Island/Def Jam label rocks alternative groove with catchy, pop background and strong vocals.
53. “Who Dat “ -- J. Cole [6-4-2010]. Second big single by edgy emerging rapper (a Jay-Z find --) from North Carolina.
54. “Shake Drop on Video” – The White Panda [un-released]. Pumping dance beats, a youthful hip-hop vibe loaded with cameo raps, all charge this new single by mash-up/remix duo out of Chicago and L.A.
55. “I Will Live on Islands” – Josh Rouse [3-9-2010]. Baroque Pop with a retro-feel written by singer-songwriter, native Nebraskan and world traveler when he lived in Spain ( -- half the album is performed in Spanish!).
56. “Rocket” – Goldfrapp [3-10-2010]. With a pulsing dance beat, by signature pop rocker/keyboardist/composer out of Bath, England.
57. “On Time” – Disco Biscuits featuring tuPhace [3-16-2010] A grooving track with a disco wind by eclectic U Penn jam band.
58. “Break Your Heart” -- Taio Cruz (featuring Ludacris) [2-23-2010]. This is the third smash single from emerging pop R&B singer out of London who wrote Rihanna’s smash hit “Umbrella.”
59. “Butta Kup” – Baby Bash (3-30-10) A sugary R&B pop track that covers everything sweet to describe l’object of desire.
60. “Just You and I” – Ricky Blaze [6-1-2010]. New pop reggae from emerging young artist out of Brooklyn.
61. “Welcome Home” – Rehab [4-27-2010]. Feel-good classic rock acoustic number that makes it feel good to be heading back home (yes, from rehab) by the southern duo better known for their hip-hop tracks.
62. “Take Over the World” – Kidz in the Hall [3-9-2010]. Pop hip-hop track by new-gen MC/DJ (-- friends from UPenn --) duo out of Chicago.
63. “Aint Leavin’ without You” – Jaheim [2-5-2010]. With an upbeat, 80’s Jeffrey Osborne-like sound, Jaheim lays out power R&B soul and boudoir jams.
64. “The Night Before the Funeral” – The Mary Onettes [5-5-2010]. A snappy, upbeat indie-track off latest 2-track EP by band out of Sweden.
65. “Say You’ll Haunt Me” – Stone Sour [7-13-2010]. A classic rock sound from band that moves a sound somewhere between Metallica and Alice in Chains.
66. “Poison” – The All-American Rejects (3-2-2010). A pretty acoustic number with harmonized vocals in support of the new ALMOST ALICE soundtrack.
67. “Drown in the Now” – The Crystal Method featuring Matisyahu (1-19-2010). Off latest EP, a curious mix of reggae and eerie electronica re-mixes that’s emerging as a big hit on the dance floor charts.
68. “Tightrope” – Janelle Monae featuring Big Boi [2-23-2010). An upbeat, sometimes abstract, original, old school-sounding R&B track with cameo from Outkast frontman Big Boi.
69. “July Flame” – Laura Veirs [1-12-2010]. A Colorado native who now calls Portland, Oregon, home sounds a lot like a modern-day Suzanne Vega with her spare musical arrangements and lovely voice.
70. “The Cave” Mumford & Sons [2-16-2010]. UK neo-folk quartet lays out banjos and acoustic guitars for a down-home sounding rock track.
71. “Alice” – Avril Lavigne (3-2-2010). The Canadian pop sensation adds her two cents to the new Almost Alice soundtrack with some serious vocal pipes.
72. “You Look Better When I’m Drunk” – White Tie Affair [4-20-2010]. A shameless. 80’s influenced pop rock dance track from group out of Chicago that gets right to the point to say it all.
73. “California Gurls” – Katy Perry featuring Snoop Dogg (5-7-2010). The lead track from Katy’s forthcoming sophomore album is a shameless pop track glorifying California girls and their sunny lifestyles with an unlikely cameo by Snoop.
74. “Spaceship” – Benny Benassi [6-1-10]. An electronica number – big on the dance charts – by fun and fashionable DJ /producer from Milan (from 78…)
75. “Tighten Up” – The Black Keys [5-18-2010]. A good-groove alt-rock track by natives of Akron, Ohio.
76. “The Mistake” – AM Taxi [5-18-2010]. The lead single from debut album by emerging rock band out of Chicago.
77. “My First Kiss” – 3oh!3 featuring Kesha [5-4-2010]. A clap-along, jump-up-and down pop track that pairs two youthful pop sensations.
78. “Wide Eyes” -- Local Natives [2-16-2010]. A plucky debut album from an L.A. band, with ethereal and gentle harmonies influenced by Pacific Northwest sounds.
79. “Youth” – Beach Fossils [5-25-2010] The pithy lead track off their self-titled debut album features lots of easy strumming indie-guitars and distorted vocals.
80. “Window Seat”- Erykah Badu [2-9-2010]. Latest single from signature-sounding R&B earth-goddess super-songstress from forthcoming album.
81. “White Rabbit” – Grace Potter and the Nocturnals (3-2-2010). As part of the new ALMOST ALICE soundtrack, this version of the 70’s hippy-druggie classic is down with less rock and features clear, bright vocals and a trippy close.
82. “Your Love” – Nicki Minaj [2-8-2010]. Emerging R&B duet mistress out of Queens uses the backbeat and refrain to Annie Lennox’s track “No More I Love You’s” in this easy pop rap track.
83. “Driving Me Crazy” – Sam Adams [3-4-10]. A feel-good, white-boy hip-hop pop track by beloved Boston boy that is appealing to the college crowd.
84. “I’m Beamin’” – Lupe Fiasco [2-2-2010]. “See me now – just look around -- I’m beamin’” is the upbeat, up-from-the-bootstraps reverb from this single from Chicago-based Muslim MC.
85. “Waka, Waka (This time for Africa)” – Shakira [6-20-2010]. An upbeat world dance sound that stands tall as the official 2010 track for The FIFA World Cup Soccer Tournament .
86. Uffie – “Pop the Glock” [6-22-2010]. American-born, Paris-based MC mixes her Shirley-Temple voice with ghetto motifs in this distorted pop track off her debut album.
87. “Come with Me” – Ceo [6-29-10]. A breezy, Electro-pop track by debut solo effort of former member of Swedish duo The Tough Alliance.
88. “Deuces” – Chris Brown [6-28-2010]. Mellow and entreating pop track by R&B Bad Boy who’s trying to stage a comeback.
89. “You Be Killin’ “Em” – Fabolous [8-31-2010]. Another hip-hop track praising shawty by East Coast rappers.
90. “Dance Forever” – Allstar Weekend [6-21-2010]. Lead track off debut album by emerging emo-pop quartet out of San Diego
91. “Coquet Coquette” – Of Montreal [6-29-2010]. Pulsating slab of glam-indie rock from band out of Athens, GA, off newly-released EP.
92. “Big Wave’ – Jenny and Johnny [8-30-2010]. Country-indie-rock-sounding track with a splash of retro off debut album by a pair of LA lovebirds.
93. “Get Up” – Kimberly Davis [1-12-2010]. A breakout debut single that is climbing the dance charts by R&B groove queen.
94. “Between the Lines” – Stone Temple Pilots (4-6-10). A good, old-fashioned rock track from the early harbingers of grunge.
95. “Power” – Kanye West featuring Dwele [6-1-2010]. If you’re still willing to listen to him, here’s Kanye’s latest angry rant against a more rock-oriented background.
96. “White Flag Warrior” – Flobots [3-16-2010]. A hearty alternative track that juggles indie rock with indie hip-hop by innovative seven-piece band out of Denver.
97. “Memories” – David Guetta feat. Kid Cudi [2-17-2010]. With Guetta on the club beats and Kudi handling the (repetitive) lyrics, you’ve got a dance number to rock the house.
98. “Follow Me Down” – 30H!3 featuring Neon Hitch [3-2-2010]. The alt-pop duo from Boulder releases its latest hit to be included on forthcoming ALICE IN WONDERLAND soundtrack and whose sound mixes electronica with booming rock guitar & vocals.
99. “White Sky” – Vampire Weekend [1-11-10]. This easy-going track about kicking it in Manhattan, off the follow-up to their 2008 debut, sounds very much like a nod to Paul Simon’s Graceland, mixed with Vampire’s own preppy, indie-rock.
100. “Soldier of Love” – Sade [1-12-10]. The melancholy soul singer, smoking-hot in the 80’s, with angular percussion and discordant back-up vocals.
101. “Lewis Takes off his Shirt” -- Owen Pallett [1-12-10]. A spunky, orchestral-electronica alternative sound that mixes various sounds and vocals.
102. “Angel Echoes” – Four Tet [1-26-1010]. Experimental, down-tempo track undertaken as side-project by Brit Kieren Hebden.
103. “Armada Latina” – Cypress Hill featuring Marc Antony and Pitbull [3-2-2010). A remix of the cult 70’s CSNY hippy classic with a twist of hip-hop and a dash of south of the border fiesta.
104. “Stylo” – Gorillaz [1-26-2010]. The lead track from their forthcoming album scheduled to drop in March features a distinctly electronica vibe with equally distinctive vocals by the self-conceived “fist virtual hip-hop” band.
105. “Fall Hard’ – Shout Out Louds [2-23-10]. Airy, sleek guitar and vocals from proud indie-rock neo-cons out of Stockholm.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Best Songs of 2010
1. “Felicia” – The Constellations [4-13-2010]. A good groovin’ rock track – nee a psychedelic soul-rock explosion -- from emerging band out of ATL.
2. “Love the Way You Lie” – Eminem featuring Rihanna [6-21-2010]. With ferocious lyrics about a volatile relationship by power pop duo with distinctive joined vocals, this very popular track soars.
3. “Africa Must Wake Up” – Damian Marley + Nas, featuring K’naan [5-18-2010]. Easy grooves, primarily of Nas, Damian on the chorus and a great verse by K’naan in his native Somali. One world, baby!
4. “The High Road” – Broken Bells [1-15-10]. The lead single from forthcoming album by Danger Mouse and The Shins’ James Mercer is dreamy, alt-space pop.
5. “Crave You” – Flight Facilities featuring Giselle [3-26-2010]. Ambient-disco-house groove by Sidney-based Australian duo.
6. “Evil Woman” – Mike Posner [12-29-2009]. Admittedly a late find, but worth a spin as Number One because who’s not onboard from the get-go? This contemporary R&B / hip-hop remix of 70’s classic rock –n- roll ELO stalwart grooves along a plentiful mojo all its own.
7. “Carry Out” – Timbaland featured Justin Timberlake [2-22-2010]. The dynamic duo pairs up again to churn out this boomin’ R&B dance track.
8. “Paradise Circus” – Massive Attack [2-9-2010]. Typically mellow and ambient track from Brit pioneers of trip-hop.
9. “Angels” Remix – Dirty Money featuring Lupe Fiasco [un-released]. Ambient synth hip-hop lays out an ultra-hip, lounge vibe, all while remixing Jay-Z and Dirty Money with a dash of Lupe.
10. “There Goes My Baby” – Usher [2-9-2010]. With irresistible melodies, this easy ballad gets you singing right along with the R&B guru from Hot-Lanta who’s moving it back here to his roots.
11. “One Way Road” – John Butler Trio [4-6-2010]. Finally able to play this Feb-release by Cali born and Australia-bred, John Butler who has spanned the breadth of guitar styles over the years, and on this single release, he hits a toe-tappin’ jam.
12. “How I Got Over” – The Roots [6-21-10]. A poignant reminder of life on gritty, urban streets with cameos from Roots members who lay it down with smart & soulful hip-hop.
13. “Electric Feel” – Katy Perry (un-released). Pop songstress covers this alternative track by MGMT with sufficient angst and spare back-up.
14. “Like a G6” – Far East Movement featuring The Cataracts (4-13-2010). With electronic dubs and sexy girl backbeats, this dance track will get you movin’ in the dancefloor.
15. “Hello, Good Morning” – Dirty Money (featuring T.I.) [3-30-2010]. Diddy’s newly formed band rocks big, irresistible, dance-club-beats and blends rhythms with boy-girl raps on this third single from Diddy’s forthcoming album.
16. “Use Somebody” – Pixie Lott [1-27-2010]. Young, emerging British siren covers already fantastic song by Kings of Leon in lovely acoustic ballad.
17. “Cooler Than Me” -- Mike Posner (featuring Big Sean) [1-26-2010]. R&B pop track with easy flow and dance sensibility.
18. “All I Want is You” – Miguel featuring J. Cole [5-25-2010]. A smooth, sexy hip-hop and R&B track by Miguel Jontel off forthcoming self-titled debut album.
19. “I Can’t Get Enough” – Rooney [6-8-2010]. A breezy pop track off third self-titled album from boys from Cali.
20. “143” – Bobby Brackins featuring Ray J [5-18-2010]. Hip-hop op duet by veteran and (very-young-sounding) rapper born and raised in Oakland, Cali.
21. “Fantasy Girl” – Baby Bash featuring Marty James [3-30-2010]. A sure-fire dance floor hit from latin hip-hopper out of Vallejo, Cali – more R&B candy – this time featuring loopy hip-hop-pop duet.
22. “Answer to Yourself” – The Soft Pack [2-2-2010]. Old-school sounding Garage rock from San Diego group who originally called themselves The Muslims but switched gears for this self-titled debut album.
23. “I Don’t Care” – Raheem DeVaughn [3-2-2010]. With a smooth 80’s sound this new groovin’ R&B track will get you movin’, and go ahead and let the haters keep hatin’. Not our problem.
24. “Aston Martin Music” – Rick Ross featuring Drake and Chrisette Michelle [7-20-2010]. The Boss -- Rick Ross – Teams his gritty raps with a softer Drake and a melodious Chrisette Michele.
25. “Fire in Your New Shoes” – Kaskade featuring Dragonette [4-27-2010]. An electronica dance track by DJ, influential in the San Francisco house scene , who pairs up with Canadian songstress.
26. “Tumblin’ Down” – Jenna Andrews [6-9-2010]. Lead single from Island Records debut by emerging Canandian-born singer-song-writer.
27. “La La La” – Auburn feat. Iyaz [6-1-2010]. A pop track with haunting back beat and eletronica auto-tunes finesse.
28. “Hot n Fun” – N.E.R.D. featuring Nelly Furtado [5-18-2010]. With dance floor beats, this steamy boy-girl duet is sure to get ur grind on.
29. “Set Me Free” – Lloyd featuring Mystikal (un-released). Urban ATL crooner, Lloyd, lays his harmonious vocals against old school boogie-woogie and pairs with a rougher cameo by Mystikal.
30. “Drummer Boy” – Debi Nova [1-19-2010]. A pop debut single that’s climbing the international dance charts by chica linda from San Jose, Costa Rica.
31. “Mystery Zone” – Spoon [1-19-10}. While slightly monotonous in pitch, this track plays like a pop-hit-in-the-making from these indie rockers out of Austin, Texas.
32. “Clap Your Hands” – Sia [6-4-2010]. A pop number undercut with a dance vibe and drizzled with signature and now-seasoned vocals by beauty born in Australia, who moved to the U.K. to achieve stardom.
33. “Healing Hands” – Citizen Cope [1-19-10]. It’s been a while for Citizen Cope – but here it is – a new, mellow alt-track by Clarence Greenwood – the man & the band – out of Memphis.
34. “Symphonies” -- Dan Black (2-16-2010). Combining symphonic backbeats with careful vocals from UK’s genre-mixing Wonky Pop movement.
35. “Hold Yuh” – Gyptian [3-9-2010]. Tight, roots-minded reggae by emerging artist from St. Andrew, Jamaica. Ya, mon.
36. “As We Enter” – Nas and Damien Jr. Gong Marley [2-23-2010]. A quick-moving, tit-for-tat hip-hop mixed with reggae duet with old school background beats.
37. “Heaven’s on Fire” – The Radio Dept. [3-23-1010]. A flowing indie pop track off recent EP released by rock band out of Sweden.
38. “Alright” – Pitbull featuring Machel Montano [6-8-2010]. The latest latino-club track from the Miami rapper who teams up here with Trinadad-born rapper that will get chy’all dancin’ out on the floor.
39. “Beautiful Monster” – Ne-Yo [6-8-2010]. Another smash pop R&B hit by songwriter, arranger and vocalist from Las Vegas via Arkansas.
40. “The Kids” – B.o.B. featuring Janelle Monae [4-27-10]. Mixing alt-rock with hip-hop and a lovely cameo, this emerging pop-rapper from ATL loads this cover track of MGMT onto his first full-length album release.
41. “Odessa” – Caribou [4-20-2010]. With a 4-20 release and a trippy album cover, this is the lead track from latest album by Canadian indie-electronic band.
42. “The Gaudy Side of Town” – Gayngs [5-10-2010]. From newly formed, Minneapolis-based dance-pop collective creates R&B-infused electro-indie tracks, including this one, featuring Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon.
43. “Dear God 2.0” – The Roots [6-21-1010]. Phili Rap group covers unlikely indie track – call it Beard Rap by Monsters of Folk with edge– with original harmonies laced throughout.
44. “Animal” – Neon Trees (single) [1-26-10]. An energetic single release off Island/Def Jam label rocks alternative groove with catchy, pop background and strong vocals.
45. “Who Dat “ -- J. Cole [6-4-2010]. Second big single by edgy emerging rapper (a Jay-Z find --) from North Carolina.
46. “Shake Drop on Video” – The White Panda [un-released]. Pumping dance beats, a youthful hip-hop vibe loaded with cameo raps, all charge this new single by mash-up/remix duo out of Chicago and L.A.
47. “I Will Live on Islands” – Josh Rouse [3-9-2010]. Baroque Pop with a retro-feel written by singer-songwriter, native Nebraskan and world traveler when he lived in Spain ( -- half the album is performed in Spanish!).
48. “Rocket” – Goldfrapp [3-10-2010]. With a pulsing dance beat, by signature pop rocker/keyboardist/composer out of Bath, England.
49. “On Time” – Disco Biscuits featuring tuPhace [3-16-2010] A grooving track with a disco wind by eclectic U Penn jam band.
50. “Break Your Heart” -- Taio Cruz (featuring Ludacris) [2-23-2010]. This is the third smash single from emerging pop R&B singer out of London who wrote Rihanna’s smash hit “Umbrella.”
51. “Butta Kup” – Baby Bash (3-30-10) A sugary R&B pop track that covers everything sweet to describe l’object of desire.
52. “Just You and I” – Ricky Blaze [6-1-2010]. New pop reggae from emerging young artist out of Brooklyn.
53. “Welcome Home” – Rehab [4-27-2010]. Feel-good classic rock acoustic number that makes it feel good to be heading back home (yes, from rehab) by the southern duo better known for their hip-hop tracks.
54. “Take Over the World” – Kidz in the Hall [3-9-2010]. Pop hip-hop track by new-gen MC/DJ (-- friends from UPenn --) duo out of Chicago.
55. “Aint Leavin’ without You” – Jaheim [2-5-2010]. With an upbeat, 80’s Jeffrey Osborne-like sound, Jaheim lays out power R&B soul and boudoir jams.
56. “The Night Before the Funeral” – The Mary Onettes [5-5-2010]. A snappy, upbeat indie-track off latest 2-track EP by band out of Sweden.
57. “Say You’ll Haunt Me” – Stone Sour [7-13-2010]. A classic rock sound from band that moves a sound somewhere between Metallica and Alice in Chains.
58. “Poison” – The All-American Rejects (3-2-2010). A pretty acoustic number with harmonized vocals in support of the new ALMOST ALICE soundtrack.
59. “Drown in the Now” – The Crystal Method featuring Matisyahu (1-19-2010). Off latest EP, a curious mix of reggae and eerie electronica re-mixes that’s emerging as a big hit on the dance floor charts.
60. “Tightrope” – Janelle Monae featuring Big Boi [2-23-2010). An upbeat, sometimes abstract, original, old school-sounding R&B track with cameo from Outkast frontman Big Boi.
61. “July Flame” – Laura Veirs [1-12-2010]. A Colorado native who now calls Portland, Oregon, home sounds a lot like a modern-day Suzanne Vega with her spare musical arrangements and lovely voice.
62. “The Cave” Mumford & Sons [2-16-2010]. UK neo-folk quartet lays out banjos and acoustic guitars for a down-home sounding rock track.
63. “Alice” – Avril Lavigne (3-2-2010). The Canadian pop sensation adds her two cents to the new Almost Alice soundtrack with some serious vocal pipes.
64. “You Look Better When I’m Drunk” – White Tie Affair [4-20-2010]. A shameless. 80’s influenced pop rock dance track from group out of Chicago that gets right to the point to say it all.
65. “California Gurls” – Katy Perry featuring Snoop Dogg (5-7-2010). The lead track from Katy’s forthcoming sophomore album is a shameless pop track glorifying California girls and their sunny lifestyles with an unlikely cameo by Snoop.
66. “Spaceship” – Benny Benassi [6-1-10]. An electronica number – big on the dance charts – by fun and fashionable DJ /producer from Milan (from 78…)
67. “Tighten Up” – The Black Keys [5-18-2010]. A good-groove alt-rock track by natives of Akron, Ohio.
68. “The Mistake” – AM Taxi [5-18-2010]. The lead single from debut album by emerging rock band out of Chicago.
69. “My First Kiss” – 3oh!3 featuring Kesha [5-4-2010]. A clap-along, jump-up-and down pop track that pairs two youthful pop sensations.
70. “Wide Eyes” -- Local Natives [2-16-2010]. A plucky debut album from an L.A. band, with ethereal and gentle harmonies influenced by Pacific Northwest sounds.
71. “Youth” – Beach Fossils [5-25-2010] The pithy lead track off their self-titled debut album features lots of easy strumming indie-guitars and distorted vocals.
72. “Window Seat”- Erykah Badu [2-9-2010]. Latest single from signature-sounding R&B earth-goddess super-songstress from forthcoming album.
73. “White Rabbit” – Grace Potter and the Nocturnals (3-2-2010). As part of the new ALMOST ALICE soundtrack, this version of the 70’s hippy-druggie classic is down with less rock and features clear, bright vocals and a trippy close.
74. “Your Love” – Nicki Minaj [2-8-2010]. Emerging R&B duet mistress out of Queens uses the backbeat and refrain to Annie Lennox’s track “No More I Love You’s” in this easy pop rap track.
75. “Driving Me Crazy” – Sam Adams [3-4-10]. A feel-good, white-boy hip-hop pop track by beloved Boston boy that is appealing to the college crowd.
76. “I’m Beamin’” – Lupe Fiasco [2-2-2010]. “See me now – just look around -- I’m beamin’” is the upbeat, up-from-the-bootstraps reverb from this single from Chicago-based Muslim MC.
77. “Waka, Waka (This time for Africa)” – Shakira [6-20-2010]. An upbeat world dance sound that stands tall as the official 2010 track for The FIFA World Cup Soccer Tournament .
78. Uffie – “Pop the Glock” [6-22-2010]. American-born, Paris-based MC mixes her Shirley-Temple voice with ghetto motifs in this distorted pop track off her debut album.
79. “Come with Me” – Ceo [6-29-10]. A breezy, Electro-pop track by debut solo effort of former member of Swedish duo The Tough Alliance.
80. “Deuces” – Chris Brown [6-28-2010]. Mellow and entreating pop track by R&B Bad Boy who’s trying to stage a comeback.
81. “Dance Forever” – Allstar Weekend [6-21-2010]. Lead track off debut album by emerging emo-pop quartet out of San Diego
82. “Coquet Coquette” – Of Montreal [6-29-2010]. Pulsating slab of glam-indie rock from band out of Athens, GA, off newly-released EP.
83. “Get Up” – Kimberly Davis [1-12-2010]. A breakout debut single that is climbing the dance charts by R&B groove queen.
84. “Between the Lines” – Stone Temple Pilots (4-6-10). A good, old-fashioned rock track from the early harbingers of grunge.
85. “Power” – Kanye West featuring Dwele [6-1-2010]. If you’re still willing to listen to him, here’s Kanye’s latest angry rant against a more rock-oriented background.
86. “White Flag Warrior” – Flobots [3-16-2010]. A hearty alternative track that juggles indie rock with indie hip-hop by innovative seven-piece band out of Denver.
87. “Memories” – David Guetta feat. Kid Cudi [2-17-2010]. With Guetta on the club beats and Kudi handling the (repetitive) lyrics, you’ve got a dance number to rock the house.
88. “Follow Me Down” – 30H!3 featuring Neon Hitch [3-2-2010]. The alt-pop duo from Boulder releases its latest hit to be included on forthcoming ALICE IN WONDERLAND soundtrack and whose sound mixes electronica with booming rock guitar & vocals.
89. “White Sky” – Vampire Weekend [1-11-10]. This easy-going track about kicking it in Manhattan, off the follow-up to their 2008 debut, sounds very much like a nod to Paul Simon’s Graceland, mixed with Vampire’s own preppy, indie-rock.
90. “Soldier of Love” – Sade [1-12-10]. The melancholy soul singer, smoking-hot in the 80’s, with angular percussion and discordant back-up vocals.
91. “We Are One” – 12 Stones [4-6-2010]. A hearty rock anthem for the young generation off forthcoming album from band outside of New Orleans.
92. “Lewis Takes off his Shirt” -- Owen Pallett [1-12-10]. A spunky, orchestral-electronica alternative sound that mixes various sounds and vocals.
93. “A Lifeless Ordinary (Need a Little Help)” -- Motion City Soundtrack [1-15-10]. Peppy, alternative/emo-rock from major label debut by Minneapolis and Virginia who rock big guitar and pop vibrato hooks.
94. “Angel Echoes” – Four Tet [1-26-1010]. Experimental, down-tempo track undertaken as side-project by Brit Kieren Hebden.
95. “Armada Latina” – Cypress Hill featuring Marc Antony and Pitbull [3-2-2010). A remix of the cult 70’s CSNY hippy classic with a twist of hip-hop and a dash of south of the border fiesta.
96. “Stylo” – Gorillaz [1-26-2010]. The lead track from their forthcoming album scheduled to drop in March features a distinctly electronica vibe with equally distinctive vocals by the self-conceived “fist virtual hip-hop” band.
97. “Fall Hard’ – Shout Out Louds [2-23-10]. Airy, sleek guitar and vocals from proud indie-rock neo-cons out of Stockholm.
2. “Love the Way You Lie” – Eminem featuring Rihanna [6-21-2010]. With ferocious lyrics about a volatile relationship by power pop duo with distinctive joined vocals, this very popular track soars.
3. “Africa Must Wake Up” – Damian Marley + Nas, featuring K’naan [5-18-2010]. Easy grooves, primarily of Nas, Damian on the chorus and a great verse by K’naan in his native Somali. One world, baby!
4. “The High Road” – Broken Bells [1-15-10]. The lead single from forthcoming album by Danger Mouse and The Shins’ James Mercer is dreamy, alt-space pop.
5. “Crave You” – Flight Facilities featuring Giselle [3-26-2010]. Ambient-disco-house groove by Sidney-based Australian duo.
6. “Evil Woman” – Mike Posner [12-29-2009]. Admittedly a late find, but worth a spin as Number One because who’s not onboard from the get-go? This contemporary R&B / hip-hop remix of 70’s classic rock –n- roll ELO stalwart grooves along a plentiful mojo all its own.
7. “Carry Out” – Timbaland featured Justin Timberlake [2-22-2010]. The dynamic duo pairs up again to churn out this boomin’ R&B dance track.
8. “Paradise Circus” – Massive Attack [2-9-2010]. Typically mellow and ambient track from Brit pioneers of trip-hop.
9. “Angels” Remix – Dirty Money featuring Lupe Fiasco [un-released]. Ambient synth hip-hop lays out an ultra-hip, lounge vibe, all while remixing Jay-Z and Dirty Money with a dash of Lupe.
10. “There Goes My Baby” – Usher [2-9-2010]. With irresistible melodies, this easy ballad gets you singing right along with the R&B guru from Hot-Lanta who’s moving it back here to his roots.
11. “One Way Road” – John Butler Trio [4-6-2010]. Finally able to play this Feb-release by Cali born and Australia-bred, John Butler who has spanned the breadth of guitar styles over the years, and on this single release, he hits a toe-tappin’ jam.
12. “How I Got Over” – The Roots [6-21-10]. A poignant reminder of life on gritty, urban streets with cameos from Roots members who lay it down with smart & soulful hip-hop.
13. “Electric Feel” – Katy Perry (un-released). Pop songstress covers this alternative track by MGMT with sufficient angst and spare back-up.
14. “Like a G6” – Far East Movement featuring The Cataracts (4-13-2010). With electronic dubs and sexy girl backbeats, this dance track will get you movin’ in the dancefloor.
15. “Hello, Good Morning” – Dirty Money (featuring T.I.) [3-30-2010]. Diddy’s newly formed band rocks big, irresistible, dance-club-beats and blends rhythms with boy-girl raps on this third single from Diddy’s forthcoming album.
16. “Use Somebody” – Pixie Lott [1-27-2010]. Young, emerging British siren covers already fantastic song by Kings of Leon in lovely acoustic ballad.
17. “Cooler Than Me” -- Mike Posner (featuring Big Sean) [1-26-2010]. R&B pop track with easy flow and dance sensibility.
18. “All I Want is You” – Miguel featuring J. Cole [5-25-2010]. A smooth, sexy hip-hop and R&B track by Miguel Jontel off forthcoming self-titled debut album.
19. “I Can’t Get Enough” – Rooney [6-8-2010]. A breezy pop track off third self-titled album from boys from Cali.
20. “143” – Bobby Brackins featuring Ray J [5-18-2010]. Hip-hop op duet by veteran and (very-young-sounding) rapper born and raised in Oakland, Cali.
21. “Fantasy Girl” – Baby Bash featuring Marty James [3-30-2010]. A sure-fire dance floor hit from latin hip-hopper out of Vallejo, Cali – more R&B candy – this time featuring loopy hip-hop-pop duet.
22. “Answer to Yourself” – The Soft Pack [2-2-2010]. Old-school sounding Garage rock from San Diego group who originally called themselves The Muslims but switched gears for this self-titled debut album.
23. “I Don’t Care” – Raheem DeVaughn [3-2-2010]. With a smooth 80’s sound this new groovin’ R&B track will get you movin’, and go ahead and let the haters keep hatin’. Not our problem.
24. “Aston Martin Music” – Rick Ross featuring Drake and Chrisette Michelle [7-20-2010]. The Boss -- Rick Ross – Teams his gritty raps with a softer Drake and a melodious Chrisette Michele.
25. “Fire in Your New Shoes” – Kaskade featuring Dragonette [4-27-2010]. An electronica dance track by DJ, influential in the San Francisco house scene , who pairs up with Canadian songstress.
26. “Tumblin’ Down” – Jenna Andrews [6-9-2010]. Lead single from Island Records debut by emerging Canandian-born singer-song-writer.
27. “La La La” – Auburn feat. Iyaz [6-1-2010]. A pop track with haunting back beat and eletronica auto-tunes finesse.
28. “Hot n Fun” – N.E.R.D. featuring Nelly Furtado [5-18-2010]. With dance floor beats, this steamy boy-girl duet is sure to get ur grind on.
29. “Set Me Free” – Lloyd featuring Mystikal (un-released). Urban ATL crooner, Lloyd, lays his harmonious vocals against old school boogie-woogie and pairs with a rougher cameo by Mystikal.
30. “Drummer Boy” – Debi Nova [1-19-2010]. A pop debut single that’s climbing the international dance charts by chica linda from San Jose, Costa Rica.
31. “Mystery Zone” – Spoon [1-19-10}. While slightly monotonous in pitch, this track plays like a pop-hit-in-the-making from these indie rockers out of Austin, Texas.
32. “Clap Your Hands” – Sia [6-4-2010]. A pop number undercut with a dance vibe and drizzled with signature and now-seasoned vocals by beauty born in Australia, who moved to the U.K. to achieve stardom.
33. “Healing Hands” – Citizen Cope [1-19-10]. It’s been a while for Citizen Cope – but here it is – a new, mellow alt-track by Clarence Greenwood – the man & the band – out of Memphis.
34. “Symphonies” -- Dan Black (2-16-2010). Combining symphonic backbeats with careful vocals from UK’s genre-mixing Wonky Pop movement.
35. “Hold Yuh” – Gyptian [3-9-2010]. Tight, roots-minded reggae by emerging artist from St. Andrew, Jamaica. Ya, mon.
36. “As We Enter” – Nas and Damien Jr. Gong Marley [2-23-2010]. A quick-moving, tit-for-tat hip-hop mixed with reggae duet with old school background beats.
37. “Heaven’s on Fire” – The Radio Dept. [3-23-1010]. A flowing indie pop track off recent EP released by rock band out of Sweden.
38. “Alright” – Pitbull featuring Machel Montano [6-8-2010]. The latest latino-club track from the Miami rapper who teams up here with Trinadad-born rapper that will get chy’all dancin’ out on the floor.
39. “Beautiful Monster” – Ne-Yo [6-8-2010]. Another smash pop R&B hit by songwriter, arranger and vocalist from Las Vegas via Arkansas.
40. “The Kids” – B.o.B. featuring Janelle Monae [4-27-10]. Mixing alt-rock with hip-hop and a lovely cameo, this emerging pop-rapper from ATL loads this cover track of MGMT onto his first full-length album release.
41. “Odessa” – Caribou [4-20-2010]. With a 4-20 release and a trippy album cover, this is the lead track from latest album by Canadian indie-electronic band.
42. “The Gaudy Side of Town” – Gayngs [5-10-2010]. From newly formed, Minneapolis-based dance-pop collective creates R&B-infused electro-indie tracks, including this one, featuring Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon.
43. “Dear God 2.0” – The Roots [6-21-1010]. Phili Rap group covers unlikely indie track – call it Beard Rap by Monsters of Folk with edge– with original harmonies laced throughout.
44. “Animal” – Neon Trees (single) [1-26-10]. An energetic single release off Island/Def Jam label rocks alternative groove with catchy, pop background and strong vocals.
45. “Who Dat “ -- J. Cole [6-4-2010]. Second big single by edgy emerging rapper (a Jay-Z find --) from North Carolina.
46. “Shake Drop on Video” – The White Panda [un-released]. Pumping dance beats, a youthful hip-hop vibe loaded with cameo raps, all charge this new single by mash-up/remix duo out of Chicago and L.A.
47. “I Will Live on Islands” – Josh Rouse [3-9-2010]. Baroque Pop with a retro-feel written by singer-songwriter, native Nebraskan and world traveler when he lived in Spain ( -- half the album is performed in Spanish!).
48. “Rocket” – Goldfrapp [3-10-2010]. With a pulsing dance beat, by signature pop rocker/keyboardist/composer out of Bath, England.
49. “On Time” – Disco Biscuits featuring tuPhace [3-16-2010] A grooving track with a disco wind by eclectic U Penn jam band.
50. “Break Your Heart” -- Taio Cruz (featuring Ludacris) [2-23-2010]. This is the third smash single from emerging pop R&B singer out of London who wrote Rihanna’s smash hit “Umbrella.”
51. “Butta Kup” – Baby Bash (3-30-10) A sugary R&B pop track that covers everything sweet to describe l’object of desire.
52. “Just You and I” – Ricky Blaze [6-1-2010]. New pop reggae from emerging young artist out of Brooklyn.
53. “Welcome Home” – Rehab [4-27-2010]. Feel-good classic rock acoustic number that makes it feel good to be heading back home (yes, from rehab) by the southern duo better known for their hip-hop tracks.
54. “Take Over the World” – Kidz in the Hall [3-9-2010]. Pop hip-hop track by new-gen MC/DJ (-- friends from UPenn --) duo out of Chicago.
55. “Aint Leavin’ without You” – Jaheim [2-5-2010]. With an upbeat, 80’s Jeffrey Osborne-like sound, Jaheim lays out power R&B soul and boudoir jams.
56. “The Night Before the Funeral” – The Mary Onettes [5-5-2010]. A snappy, upbeat indie-track off latest 2-track EP by band out of Sweden.
57. “Say You’ll Haunt Me” – Stone Sour [7-13-2010]. A classic rock sound from band that moves a sound somewhere between Metallica and Alice in Chains.
58. “Poison” – The All-American Rejects (3-2-2010). A pretty acoustic number with harmonized vocals in support of the new ALMOST ALICE soundtrack.
59. “Drown in the Now” – The Crystal Method featuring Matisyahu (1-19-2010). Off latest EP, a curious mix of reggae and eerie electronica re-mixes that’s emerging as a big hit on the dance floor charts.
60. “Tightrope” – Janelle Monae featuring Big Boi [2-23-2010). An upbeat, sometimes abstract, original, old school-sounding R&B track with cameo from Outkast frontman Big Boi.
61. “July Flame” – Laura Veirs [1-12-2010]. A Colorado native who now calls Portland, Oregon, home sounds a lot like a modern-day Suzanne Vega with her spare musical arrangements and lovely voice.
62. “The Cave” Mumford & Sons [2-16-2010]. UK neo-folk quartet lays out banjos and acoustic guitars for a down-home sounding rock track.
63. “Alice” – Avril Lavigne (3-2-2010). The Canadian pop sensation adds her two cents to the new Almost Alice soundtrack with some serious vocal pipes.
64. “You Look Better When I’m Drunk” – White Tie Affair [4-20-2010]. A shameless. 80’s influenced pop rock dance track from group out of Chicago that gets right to the point to say it all.
65. “California Gurls” – Katy Perry featuring Snoop Dogg (5-7-2010). The lead track from Katy’s forthcoming sophomore album is a shameless pop track glorifying California girls and their sunny lifestyles with an unlikely cameo by Snoop.
66. “Spaceship” – Benny Benassi [6-1-10]. An electronica number – big on the dance charts – by fun and fashionable DJ /producer from Milan (from 78…)
67. “Tighten Up” – The Black Keys [5-18-2010]. A good-groove alt-rock track by natives of Akron, Ohio.
68. “The Mistake” – AM Taxi [5-18-2010]. The lead single from debut album by emerging rock band out of Chicago.
69. “My First Kiss” – 3oh!3 featuring Kesha [5-4-2010]. A clap-along, jump-up-and down pop track that pairs two youthful pop sensations.
70. “Wide Eyes” -- Local Natives [2-16-2010]. A plucky debut album from an L.A. band, with ethereal and gentle harmonies influenced by Pacific Northwest sounds.
71. “Youth” – Beach Fossils [5-25-2010] The pithy lead track off their self-titled debut album features lots of easy strumming indie-guitars and distorted vocals.
72. “Window Seat”- Erykah Badu [2-9-2010]. Latest single from signature-sounding R&B earth-goddess super-songstress from forthcoming album.
73. “White Rabbit” – Grace Potter and the Nocturnals (3-2-2010). As part of the new ALMOST ALICE soundtrack, this version of the 70’s hippy-druggie classic is down with less rock and features clear, bright vocals and a trippy close.
74. “Your Love” – Nicki Minaj [2-8-2010]. Emerging R&B duet mistress out of Queens uses the backbeat and refrain to Annie Lennox’s track “No More I Love You’s” in this easy pop rap track.
75. “Driving Me Crazy” – Sam Adams [3-4-10]. A feel-good, white-boy hip-hop pop track by beloved Boston boy that is appealing to the college crowd.
76. “I’m Beamin’” – Lupe Fiasco [2-2-2010]. “See me now – just look around -- I’m beamin’” is the upbeat, up-from-the-bootstraps reverb from this single from Chicago-based Muslim MC.
77. “Waka, Waka (This time for Africa)” – Shakira [6-20-2010]. An upbeat world dance sound that stands tall as the official 2010 track for The FIFA World Cup Soccer Tournament .
78. Uffie – “Pop the Glock” [6-22-2010]. American-born, Paris-based MC mixes her Shirley-Temple voice with ghetto motifs in this distorted pop track off her debut album.
79. “Come with Me” – Ceo [6-29-10]. A breezy, Electro-pop track by debut solo effort of former member of Swedish duo The Tough Alliance.
80. “Deuces” – Chris Brown [6-28-2010]. Mellow and entreating pop track by R&B Bad Boy who’s trying to stage a comeback.
81. “Dance Forever” – Allstar Weekend [6-21-2010]. Lead track off debut album by emerging emo-pop quartet out of San Diego
82. “Coquet Coquette” – Of Montreal [6-29-2010]. Pulsating slab of glam-indie rock from band out of Athens, GA, off newly-released EP.
83. “Get Up” – Kimberly Davis [1-12-2010]. A breakout debut single that is climbing the dance charts by R&B groove queen.
84. “Between the Lines” – Stone Temple Pilots (4-6-10). A good, old-fashioned rock track from the early harbingers of grunge.
85. “Power” – Kanye West featuring Dwele [6-1-2010]. If you’re still willing to listen to him, here’s Kanye’s latest angry rant against a more rock-oriented background.
86. “White Flag Warrior” – Flobots [3-16-2010]. A hearty alternative track that juggles indie rock with indie hip-hop by innovative seven-piece band out of Denver.
87. “Memories” – David Guetta feat. Kid Cudi [2-17-2010]. With Guetta on the club beats and Kudi handling the (repetitive) lyrics, you’ve got a dance number to rock the house.
88. “Follow Me Down” – 30H!3 featuring Neon Hitch [3-2-2010]. The alt-pop duo from Boulder releases its latest hit to be included on forthcoming ALICE IN WONDERLAND soundtrack and whose sound mixes electronica with booming rock guitar & vocals.
89. “White Sky” – Vampire Weekend [1-11-10]. This easy-going track about kicking it in Manhattan, off the follow-up to their 2008 debut, sounds very much like a nod to Paul Simon’s Graceland, mixed with Vampire’s own preppy, indie-rock.
90. “Soldier of Love” – Sade [1-12-10]. The melancholy soul singer, smoking-hot in the 80’s, with angular percussion and discordant back-up vocals.
91. “We Are One” – 12 Stones [4-6-2010]. A hearty rock anthem for the young generation off forthcoming album from band outside of New Orleans.
92. “Lewis Takes off his Shirt” -- Owen Pallett [1-12-10]. A spunky, orchestral-electronica alternative sound that mixes various sounds and vocals.
93. “A Lifeless Ordinary (Need a Little Help)” -- Motion City Soundtrack [1-15-10]. Peppy, alternative/emo-rock from major label debut by Minneapolis and Virginia who rock big guitar and pop vibrato hooks.
94. “Angel Echoes” – Four Tet [1-26-1010]. Experimental, down-tempo track undertaken as side-project by Brit Kieren Hebden.
95. “Armada Latina” – Cypress Hill featuring Marc Antony and Pitbull [3-2-2010). A remix of the cult 70’s CSNY hippy classic with a twist of hip-hop and a dash of south of the border fiesta.
96. “Stylo” – Gorillaz [1-26-2010]. The lead track from their forthcoming album scheduled to drop in March features a distinctly electronica vibe with equally distinctive vocals by the self-conceived “fist virtual hip-hop” band.
97. “Fall Hard’ – Shout Out Louds [2-23-10]. Airy, sleek guitar and vocals from proud indie-rock neo-cons out of Stockholm.
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