Sexy And I Know It --LMFAO
Party rockers LMFAO have absolutely no self-esteem issues, at least judging by ‘Sexy and I Know It,’ a boastful new song so ridiculous it makes Right Said Fred’s ‘I’m Too Sexy’ look like a work of creative genius.
We Found Love --Rihanna
While the song is much more in the vein of the celebratory dance-pop of LOUD than the moody noir of Rated R, “We Found Love” still signals a musical (and sure enough in weeks to come, a visual) shift for Rihanna–an artist who’s consistently proven herself capable of skillfully reinventing herself in a way not seen since Madonna.
The One That Got Away--Katy Perry
Before Katy Perry was hooking up with celebrities like Russell Brand and Travis McCoy, she was an 18-year-old making out to Radiohead songs in the back of a Mustang, high school graduation fresh in her memory. At least that's the story of "The One That Got Away," the potentially record-setting sixth single from Perry's 2010 sophomore album, "The One That Got Away" is an earnest, slightly predictable ode to lost love with similarities to 2009's "Waking Up In Vegas."
It Will Rain-- Bruno Mars
The song is more subdued than we’re used to hearing from Mars, but that’s appropriate for a song from ‘Twilight.’ The haunting, downtempo track begins with the singer contemplating the potential loss of a lover:
“If you ever leave me, baby / Leave some morphine at my door / Cause it would take a whole lot of medication / To realize what we used to have, we don’t have it anymore.”
Those opening lines pretty much match Mars’ earlier comments about the song, which he described as a tale about “the darker side of love.”
Ni**as in Paris --Kanye West and Jay-Z
The song is about bragging about how much money and fame you have and how many girls and material things you get. The song emphasizes materialism, substance use, and casual sexual behavior.
Good Feeling --Flo Rida
Flo Rida is back and he’s feeling real good. The Miami rapper just released his new song ‘Good Feeling,’ which is the lead single from his upcoming album ‘Only 1 Rida (Part 2).’
Set Fire To The Rain--Adele
"Set Fire to the Rain" is a song by English singer-songwriter Adele from her second studio album 21. Written by Adele and Fraser T. Smith and produced by Smith, the power ballad was released as the second single from the album in Europe. It was released as the third single in the United Kingdom on 4 July 2011, where the song has peaked at number 11.
Someone Like You--Adele
"Someone Like You" was written and produced by Adele and American songwriter and producer Dan Wilson. It was one of the last written for 21.The track, which epitomizes the lyrical content of 21, summarizes the now defunct relationship that the record is all about.Adele has openly discussed the genesis of it saying, "Well, I wrote that song because I was exhausted from being such a bitch, with 'Rolling in the Deep' or 'Rumour Has It' ... I was really emotionally drained from the way I was portraying him, because even though I'm very bitter and regret some parts of it, he's still the most important person that's ever been in my life, and 'Someone Like You,' I had to write it to feel OK with myself and OK with the two years I spent with him. And when I did it, I felt so freed."
Party Rock Anthem
LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett & GoonRock"Party Rock Anthem" is a mostly electronic composition. It has sold over 4,734,000 digital downloads in the United States and reached number one in the U.S for five straight weeks. Billboard Hot 100.It also became the seventh song in the chart's history to spend at least 25 weeks in the top 10 of theBillboard Hot 100.
Dance (A$$)--Big Sean Featuring Nicki Minaj
"Dance (A$)" is a song by American rapper Big Sean and was released as the third single from his debut album, Finally Famous. It is the seventh song on the official track list and was added to urban radio formats on September 20, 2011. The official remix of the song, which premiered on October 4, 2011, features Nicki Minaj and was made available for free download on her website; it was released on U.S. Urban radio on October 18, 2011.
Moves Like Jagger --Maroon 5 Featuring C. Aguilera
Presently sitting at number 2 on Billboard and ARIA charts (after previously hitting #1 on the Billboard), Moves Like Jagger is the quadrennial reminder that yes, Maroon 5 do exist. And they make music still! How cute! It also has Christina Aguilera in it, presumably a pairing borne of Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine and Christina Aguilera working together on US talent search The Voice. So naturally, after spending so much time searching for said Voice, Levine has returned his band to success after – IF NO ONE ELSE WILL SAY IT, I GUESS I’LL HAVE TO – a bit of a SLUMP, quite frankly. For shame, Maroon 5. For. Shame.
5 O'Clock--T-Pain Featuring Wiz Khalifa & Lily Allen
"It's 5 O'Clock in the morning/ I want you, and you want me," he brags on his way back from a night with the lads, leaving Lils to play the role of a nagging (and somewhat pathetic) girlfriend. "Something coming up on me/ And I know you be getting so horny," he continues, his roboticised vocals sounding more processed than a cheese string. The upside? If it forces Lily out of retirement for a rebuttal, it'll all have been worth it.
Without You--David Guetta Featuring Usher
‘Without You’ is a light, hands-in-the-air and somewhat ethereal song lamenting a heavy subject: Life without someone who means the world to you. The nuances and studio enhancements to the vocals are subtle; it’s echoes and layering, but not too much trickery. When they sing “I’ve lost my mind without you” and “I’m paralyzed without you,” the words are clear as bells. The heft of the words juxtaposed against the feathery music works and allows the song to remain bouyant and well, not a downer despite it’s unhappy musings.
