RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Best New Songs Released in Past 60 Days

1) “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.

2) “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.

3) “The Ghost Inside” – Broken Bells [10-26-2010]. Alt-indie rock track on second release from Shins/Danger Mouse duo working out of L.A.

4) “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.

5) “California Sunrise” – Dirty Gold [to be released in January 2011]. Easy alt-hippy-surfer rock track by emerging young band out of San Diego.

6) “Kush” – Dr. Dre, Snoop and Akon [11-18-2010]. Power of three makes for deeply phat raps exalting the power of weed. Hold on to your hat -- it’s unedited.

7) “Like It’s Her Birthday” -- Good Charlotte [10-29-2010]. Punk pop track off latest album by East Coast post-grungers.

8) “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.

9) “Sun of a Gun” - Oh Land [10-19-2010}. Euro-siren ballerina from Denmark offers pop-pixie, alt-indie track with glam-sensibility.

10) “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.

11) “Wet” – Snoop Dogg featuring The Cataracts (to be released). Slinky, nasty electroporn, and who knew Snoop could hold a note?

12) “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.

13) “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.

14) “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.

15) “Wake Up Everybody” – John Legend and The Roots [12-6-2010]. A funk-soul pairing that covers this Harold Melvin classic with contemporary, sleek aplomb.

16) “River” – Germany, Germany [10-27-2010]. Instrumental with textured, easy grooves off third album by Canadian electronica producer.

17) “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.

18) “Rolling in the Deep” – Adele [11-302010] the lead single from Londoner Adele’s forthcoming album lays down a big beat, a blues disposition and drips with strong, smoky vocals.

19) “Bass Down Low” – The Cataracts featuring Dev [12-7-2010]. Emerging G6 Cataract lays out voice over grating backbeat that’s awful and delicious all at once.

20) “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.

21) “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.

22) “Down for the Count” – Girl Talk (11/30/2010). Mixologist master Gregg Gillis works this all over the board hip hop track that moves over remixed rips from pop songs that scan the years, opening notably with Beldinda Carlile and Eric Clapton, to ID all the “haters everywhere we go, going down for the count.”

23) “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.

24) “White Knuckles” – OK Go [11-2-2010]. Alt-pop track with a heavy mid-song off-kilter guitar riff.

RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Best New Songs Released in Past 60 Days

1) “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.

2) “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.

3) “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.

4) “California Sunrise” – Dirty Gold [to be released in January 2011]. Easy alt-hippy-surfer rock track by emerging young band out of San Diego.

5) “Like It’s Her Birthday” -- Good Charlotte [10-29-2010]. Punk pop track off latest album by East Coast post-grungers.

6) “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.

7) “Blow Your Smoke” – Jim Jones featuring Rell. [10-12-2010]. Gritty hip-hop with a feel good, lighters-up- refrain.

8) “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.

9) “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.

10) “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.

11) “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.

12) “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.

13) “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.

14) “Sun of a Gun” - Oh Land [10-19-2010}. Euro-siren ballerina from Denmark offers pop-pixie, alt-indie track with glam-sensibility.

15) “Bang Bang Bang” – Mark Ronson featuring Q-Tip [9-24-2010]. London pop with hip hop cameo by contemporary ultra hipster.

16) “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.

17) “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.

18) “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.

19) “River” – Germany, Germany [to be released]. Instrumental with textured, easy grooves off third album by Canadian electronica producer.

20) “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.

21) “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.

22) “Sing” – My Chemical Romance [11-4-2010]. A departure form their normal sound, this anthem-ready propulsive pop-rock track.

23) “Down by the Water” – The Decemberists [to be released]. Gillian Welch and R.E.M. 12-string strummer Peter Buck team up for this tight folk rock track off forthcoming album.

24) “Cascade” -- DeLuka [10-12-2010]. UK rocker brings on the white girl rock-pop on her debut album.

25) “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.

26) “Home” – Glasser [9-27-2010]. Soothing and feminine vocals over marimba percussions = arty musical gorgeousness from new-comer out of L.A.

27) “Move that Body” – Nelly featuring Akon and T-Pain [10-12-2010]. Slickly produced pop dance single by R&B Power Trio.

28) “White Knuckles” – OK Go [11-2-2010]. Alt-pop track with a heavy mid-song off-kilter guitar riff.

29) “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.

30) “Golden Haze” – Wild Nothing [10-12-2010]. Synth-washed indie pop by emerging artist Jack Tatum.

31) “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.

RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Best New Songs Released in Past 60 Days

1) “California Sunrise” – Dirty Gold [to be released in January 2011]. Easy alt-hippy-surfer rock track by emerging young band out of San Diego.

2) “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.

3) “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.

4) “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.

5) “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.

6) “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.

7) “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.

8) “Sex is Good” (acoustic) – Saving Abel [9-10-2010]. A clean and spare rendition of the riff-heavy rock original off of sophomore album.

9) “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.

10) “Sun of a Gun” - Oh Land [10-19-2010}. Euro-siren ballerina from Denmark offers pop-pixie, alt-indie track with glam-sensibility.

11) “Bang Bang Bang” – Mark Ronson featuring Q-Tip [9-24-2010]. London pop with hip hop cameo by contemporary ultra hipster.

12) “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.

13) “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.

14) “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.

15) “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.

16) “River” – Germany, Germany [to be released]. Instrumental with textured, easy grooves off third album by Canadian electronica producer.

17) “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.

18) “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.

19) “Cascade” -- DeLuka [10-12-2010]. UK rocker brings on the white girl rock-pop on her debut album.

20) “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.

21) “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!

22) “Home” – Glasser [9-27-2010]. Soothing and feminine vocals over marimba percussion = arty musical gorgeousness from new-comer out of L.A.

23) “Telephone” – The Black Angels [9-14-2010]. And bright & pithy old school Texas-rocker off third album by Austin quintet.

24) “Move that Body” – Nelly featuring Akon and T-Pain [10-12-2010]. Slickly produced pop dance single by R&B Power Trio.

25) “White Knuckles” – OK Go [11-2-2010]. Alt-pop track with a heavy mid-song off-kilter guitar riff.

26) “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.

27) “Golden Haze” – Wild Nothing [10-12-2010]. Synth-washed indie pop by emerging artist Jack Tatum.

28) “Worry About You” – 2 AM Club [9-14-2010]. Soul-inflected pop off debut album by band out of L.A.

29) “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.

30) “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.

31) “Stuttering” – FeFe Dobson (9-7-2010). Radio-ready bubble-gum pop by 18 year old songstress out of Toronto.

32) “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 UK.

RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Best New Songs Released in Past 60 Days

1) “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.

2) “Love Lust” – King Charles [single]. Compelling, spare melody by East Londoner sticks on the mind long after this track, scheduled for debut album release later this year, ticks away.

3) “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.

4) “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.

5) “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.

6) “Hot Tottie” – Usher feat. Jay-Z (8-24-2010). Sexy-ass R&B track by power hip-hop duo achieves new panty-dropping power.

7) “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.

8) “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.

9) “Sun of a Gun” - Oh Land [US debut arrives this Fall]. Euro-siren ballerina from Denmark offers pop-pixie, alt-indie track with glam-sensibility.

10) “Bang Bang Bang” – Mark Ronson featuring Q-Tip [9-24-2010]. London pop with hip hop cameo by contemporary ultra hipster.

11) “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.

12) “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.

13) “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.

14) “Cascade” -- DeLuka [10-12-2010]. UK rocker brings on the white girl rock-pop on her debut album.

15) “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.

16) “Fuck You” – Cee Lo Green [8-25-2010]. An old school funky-groove loaded up with a shitload of f-bombs.

17) “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!

18) “Home” – Glasser [9-27-2010]. Soothing and feminine vocals over marimba percussions = arty musical gorgeousness from new-comer out of L.A.

19) “Telephone” – The Black Angels [9-14-2010]. And bright & pithy old school Texas-rocker off third album by Austin quintet.

20) “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.

21) “Lay It Down” – Lloyd [8-31-2010]. A smooth, easy pre-game R&B track by urban crooner out of ATL.

22) “Golden Haze” – Wild Nothing [10-12-2010]. Synth-washed indie pop by emerging artist Jack Tatum.

23) “Worry About You” – 2 AM Club [9-14-2010]. Soul-inflected pop off debut album by band out of L.A.

24) “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.

25) “You Be Killin’ “Em” – Fabolous [8-31-2010]. Another hip-hop track praising shawty by East Coast rappers.

26) “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.

27) “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.

28) “Stuttering” – FeFe Dobson (9-7-2010). Radio-ready bubble-gum pop by 18 year old songstress out of Toronto.

29) “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.

30) “Welcome to the Family” – Avenge Sevenfold [7-27-2010]. It’s loud noisy metal core, but there’s a song in there among the chaos generated by these SoCali rockers.

RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Best New Songs Released in Past 60 Days

1) “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.

2) “Hot Tottie” – Usher feat. Jay-Z (8-24-2010). Sexy-ass R&B track by power hip-hop duo achieves new panty-dropping power.

3) “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.

4) “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.

5) “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.

6) “Sun of a Gun” - Oh Land [US debut arrives this Fall]. Euro-siren ballerina from Denmark offers pop-pixie, alt-indie track with glam-sensibility.

7) “Bang Bang Bang” – Mark Ronson featuring Q-Tip [9-24-2010]. London pop with hip hop cameo by contemporary ultra hipster.

8) “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.

9) “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.

10) “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.

11) “Cascade” -- DeLuka [10-12-2010]. UK rocker brings on the white girl rock-pop on her debut album.

12) “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.

13) “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.

14) “Fuck You” – Cee Lo Green [8-25-2010]. An old school funky-groove loaded up with a shitload of f-bombs.

15) “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!

16) “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.

17) “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.

18) “Lay It Down” – Lloyd [8-31-2010]. A smooth, easy pre-game R&B track by urban crooner out of ATL.

19) “Pop the Trunk” – Yelawolf [7-27-2010]. A crisp and edgy hip-hop track by emerging underground rapper from Gadsen, Alabama.

20) “Worry About You” – 2 AM Club [9-14-2010]. Soul-inflected pop off debut album by band out of L.A.

21) “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.

22) “You Be Killin’ “Em” – Fabolous [8-31-2010]. Another hip-hop track praising shawty by East Coast rappers.

23) “Madder Red” – Yeasayer [8-9-2010]. Genre-bending band out of Brooklyn lays out indie track-titled EP.

24) “Groove Me” – Maximum Balloon [7-27-2010]. David Steik (founder of TV on the Radio) debut side project yields electric-mix-sound.

25) “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.

26) “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.

27) “Stuttering” – FeFe Dobson (9-7-2010). Radio-ready bubble-gum pop by 18 year old songstress out of Toronto.

28) “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.

RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Best New Songs Released in Past 60 Days

1) “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.

2) “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.

3) “Hot Tottie” – Usher feat. Jay-Z (8-24-2010). Sexy-ass R&B track by power hip-hop duo achieves new panty-dropping power.

4) “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.

5) “Sun of a Gun” - Oh Land [US debut arrives this Fall]. Euro-siren ballerina from Denmark offers pop-pixie, alt-indie track with glam-sensibility.

6) “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.

7) “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.

8) “Loving You No More” – Dirty Money featuring Drake [un-released]. The most recent mellow, auto-tuned track released by Bad Boy Records with a cameo by Drake.

9) “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.

10) “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.

11) “Fuck You” – Cee Lo Green [8-25-2010]. An old school funky-groove loaded up with a shitload of f-bombs.

12) “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!

13) “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.

14) “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.

15) “Lay It Down” – Lloyd [8-31-2010]. A smooth, easy pre-game R&B track by urban crooner out of ATL.

16) “Pop the Trunk” – Yelawolf [7-27-2010]. A crisp and edgy hip-hop track by emerging underground rapper from Gadsen, Alabama.

17) “Worry About You” – 2 AM Club [9-14-2010]. Soul-inflected pop off debut album by band out of L.A.

18) “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.

19) “You Be Killin’ “Em” – Fabolous [8-31-2010]. Another hip-hop track praising shawty by East Coast rappers.

20) “Madder Red” – Yeasayer [8-9-2010]. Genre-bending band out of Brooklyn lays out indie track-titled EP.

21) “Groove Me” – Maximum Balloon [7-27-2010]. David Steik (founder of TV on the Radio) debut side project yields electric-mix-sound.

22) “All Night Long” – Buckcherry [8-3-2010]. Hard to resist good ‘ole down-home rock and roll by this L.A.-based metal band. Turn it up or turn it off, baby!

23) “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.

24) “The Catalyst’ – Linkin Park [8-2-2010]. Stadium-worthy single release from SoCal mega band originally rooted in alt-metal and produced by Rick Rubins.

25) “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.

26) “Stuttering” – FeFe Dobson (9-7-2010). Radio-ready bubble-gum pop by 18 year old songstress out of Toronto.

27) “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.

28) “I Like That” – Richard Vission and Static Revenge featuring Luciana [7-27-2010]. A naughty electronica dance club track by emerging house music producer, remixer and DJ born in Toronto and raised in SoCal.

RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Best New Songs Released in Past 60 Days

1) “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.

2) “Sun of a Gun” - Oh Land [US debut arrives this Fall]. Euro-siren ballerina from Denmark offers pop-pixie, alt-indie track with glam-sensibility.

3) “Crave You” – Flight Facilities featuring Giselle [3-26-2010]. Ambient-disco-house groove by Sidney-based Australian duo.

4) “Fuck You” – Cee Lo Green [8-25-2010]. An old school funky-groove loaded up with a shitload of f-bombs.

5) “Hot Tottie” – Usher feat. Jay-Z (8-24-2010). Sexy-ass R&B track by power hip-hop duo achieves new panty-dropping power.

6) “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.

7) “La La La” – Auburn feat. Iyaz [6-1-2010]. A pop track with haunting back beat and eletronica auto-tunes finesse.

8) “Hurt” – Dirty Money featuring Drake [un-released]. The most recent mellow, auto-tuned track released by Bad Boy Records with a cameo by Drake.

9) “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!

10) “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.

11) “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.

12) “G.R.I.N.D.” – Asher Roth [7-27-2010]. In anticipation of his sophomore album, this lead track mixes [white, suburban Pennsylvania] raps with a simple, sometimes sappy and upbeat melody.

13) “Lay It Down” – Lloyd [8-31-2010]. A smooth, easy pre-game R&B track by urban crooner out of ATL.

14) “Pop the Trunk” – Yelawolf [7-27-2010]. A crisp and edgy hip-hop track by emerging underground rapper from Gadsen, Alabama.

15) “Madder Red” – Yeasayer [8-9-2010]. Genre-bending band out of Brooklyn lays out indie track-titled EP.

16) “Groove Me” – Maximum Balloon [7-27-2010]. David Steik (founder of TV on the Radio) debut side project yields electric-mix-sound.

17) “All Night Long” – Buckcherry [8-3-2010]. Hard to resist good ‘ole down-home rock and roll by this L.A.-based metal band. Turn it up or turn it off, baby!

18) “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.

19) “The Catalyst’ – Linkin Park [8-2-2010]. Stadium-worthy single release from SoCal mega band originally rooted in alt-metal and produced by Rick Rubins.

20) “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.

21) “Stuttering” – FeFe Dobson (9-7-2010). Radio-ready bubble-gum pop by 18 year old songstress out of Toronto.

22) “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.

23) “I Like That” – Richard Vission and Static Revenge featuring Luciana [7-27-2010]. A naughty electronica dance club track by emerging house music producer, remixer and DJ born in Toronto and raised in SoCal.

24) “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.

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“Crystal Meth Christian” – Teddybears feat. The Flaming Lips [un-released]. Electronic-leaning Swedish beatmasters cook up warm, gurgling funk while the Lips’ Wayne Coyne points a finger at the titular Christian.

“My Best Theory” – Jimmy Eat World [9-28-2010]. Big sound lead track from forthcoming alt-rock album by power pop rockers.

RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Best New Songs Released in Past 60 Days

1) “Hot Tottie” – Usher feat. Jay-Z (8-24-2010). Sexy-ass R&B track by power hip-hop duo achieves new panty-dropping power.

2) “Crystal Meth Christian” – Teddybears feat. The Flaming Lips [un-released]. Electronic-leaning Swedish beatmasters cook up warm, gurgling funk while the Lips’ Wayne Coyne points a finger at the titular Christian.

3) “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.

4) “Pop the Trunk” – Yelawolf [7-27-2010]. A crisp and edgy hip-hop track by emerging underground rapper from Gadsen, Alabama.

5) “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!

6) “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.

7) “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.

8) “G.R.I.N.D.” – Asher Roth [7-27-2010]. In anticipation of his sophomore album, this lead track mixes [white, suburban Pennsylvania] raps with a simple, sometimes sappy and upbeat melody.

9) “I Like That” – Richard Vission and Static Revenge featuring Luciana [7-27-2010]. A naughty electronica dance club track by emerging house music producer, remixer and DJ born in Toronto and raised in SoCal.

10) “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.

11) “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.

12) “My Best Theory” – Jimmy Eat World [9-28-2010]. Big sound lead track from forthcoming alt-rock album by power pop rockers.

13) “The Catalyst’ – Linkin Park [8-2-2010]. Stadium-worthy single release from SoCal mega band originally rooted in alt-metal and produced by Rick Rubins.

14) “Deuces” – Chris Brown [6-28-2010]. Mellow and entreating pop track by R&B Bad Boy who’s trying to stage a comeback.

15) “Dance Forever” – Allstar Weekend [6-21-2010]. Lead track off debut album by emerging emo-pop quartet out of San Diego

16) “Coquet Coquette” – Of Montreal [6-29-2010]. Pulsating slab of glam-indie rock from band out of Athens, GA, off newly-released EP.

17) “Spaceship” – Benny Benassi [6-1-10]. An electronica number – big on the dance charts – by fun and fashionable DJ /producer from Milan.

18) “We No Speak Americano” – Yolando Be Cool & DCUP [7-20-2010]. A quirky, hot number on the dance club scene comes as a consequence of an Australian latin/afro-beat/house collaboration.

19) “All Night Long” – Buckcherry [8-3-2010]. Hard to resist good ‘ole down-home rock and roll by this L.A.-based metal band. Turn it up or turn it off, baby!

20) “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 .

21) 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.

22) “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.

23) “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.

RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Best New Songs Released in Past 60 Days

1) “I Can’t Get Enough” – Rooney [6-8-2010]. A breezy pop track off third self-titled album from boys from Cali.

2) “G.R.I.N.D.” – Asher Roth [7-27-2010]. In anticipation of his sophomore album, this lead track mixes [white, suburban Pennsylvania] raps with a simple, sometimes sappy and upbeat melody.

3) “Tumblin’ Down” – Jenna Andrews [6-9-2010]. Lead single from Island Records debut by emerging Canandian-born singer-song-writer.

4) “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.

5) “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.

6) “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.

7) “Pop the Trunk” – Yelawolf [7-27-2010]. A crisp and edgy hip-hop track by emerging underground rapper from Gadsen, Alabama.

8) “Beautiful Monster” – Ne-Yo [6-8-2010]. Another smash pop R&B hit by songwriter, arranger and vocalist from Las Vegas via Arkansas.

9) “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.

10) “Letting Go (Dutty Love)” – Sean Kingston feat. Nicki Minaj [to be released]. With his smooth Jamaican inflection and with a cameo by Nicki, the islander lays down another pop R&B track.

11) “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.

12) “Deuces” – Chris Brown [6-28-2010]. Mellow and entreating pop track by R&B Bad Boy who’s trying to stage a comeback.

13) “Dance Forever” – Allstar Weekend [6-21-2010]. Lead track off debut album by emerging emo-pop quartet out of San Diego

14) “Coquet Coquette” – Of Montreal [6-29-2010]. Pulsating slab of glam-indie rock from band out of Athens, GA, off newly-released EP.

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) “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 .

17) “Who Dat “ -- J. Cole [6-4-2010]. Second big single by edgy emerging rapper (a Jay-Z find --) from North Carolina.

18) 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.

19) “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.

20) “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.

… The Following Tracks are Among the Best Tracks Released in the Past 60 Days -- currently unavailable on Playlist.com – but worth checking out …

1) “Whole New Way” – Scissor Sisters [6-29-2010]. Second single from their long-awaited third album is spare pop from genre-defying group out of New York.

2) “The Sex is Good” – Saving Abel [6-8-2010]. Red-blooded American power-pop from sophomore album by alt-rockers out of Mississippi.

3) “Sun’s Coming Up” – Gaoler’s Daughter [6-6-2010]. A contemporary and rowdy Brit-invasion rock track from second EP by emerging

RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Best New Songs Released in Past 60 Days

1) “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.

2) “Tumblin’ Down” – Jenna Andrews [6-9-2010]. Lead single from Island Records debut by emerging Canandian-born singer-song-writer.

3) “I Can’t Get Enough” – Rooney [6-8-2010]. A breezy pop track off third self-titled album from boys from Cali.

4) “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.

5) “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.

6) “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.

7) “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.

8) “Letting Go (Dutty Love)” – Sean Kingston feat. Nicki Minaj [to be released]. With his smooth Jamaican inflection and with a cameo by Nicki, the islander lays down another pop R&B track.


9) “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.

10) “Deuces” – Chris Brown [6-28-2010]. Mellow and entreating pop track by R&B Bad Boy who’s trying to stage a comeback.

11) “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 .

12) “Who Dat “ -- J. Cole [6-4-2010]. Second big single by edgy emerging rapper (a Jay-Z find --) from North Carolina.

13) 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.

14) “Just You and I” – Ricky Blaze [6-1-2010]. New pop reggae from emerging young artist out of Brooklyn.

15) “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.

16) “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.

17) “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.

RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Best New Songs Released in Past 60 Days

1) “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.

2) “Tumblin’ Down” – Jenna Andrews [6-9-2010]. Lead single from Island Records debut by emerging Canandian-born singer-song-writer.

3) “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 .

4) “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!

5) “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.

6) “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.

7) “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.

8) “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.

9) “The Truest Faith” – Korallreven. Swedish duo of Daniel Tjader and Marcus Joons (of Radio Dept. fame) create a blissfully sweet and atmospheric track.

10) “I Can’t Get Enough” – Rooney [6-8-2010]. A breezy pop track off third self-titled album from boys from Cali.

11) “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.

12) “Who Dat “ -- J. Cole [6-4-2010]. Second big single by edgy emerging rapper (a Jay-Z find --) from North Carolina.

13) “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.

14) “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.

15) “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.

16) 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.

17) “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.

18) “Just You and I” – Ricky Blaze [6-1-2010]. New pop reggae from emerging young artist out of Brooklyn.

19) “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.

20) “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.

21) “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.

22) “Tighten Up” – The Black Keys [5-18-2010]. A good-groove alt-rock track by natives of Akron, Ohio.

23) “The Mistake” – AM Taxi [5-18-2010]. The lead single from debut album by emerging rock band out of Chicago.

24) “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.

25) “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.

26) “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.

… The Following Tracks are Among the Best Tracks Released in the Past 60 Days -- currently unavailable on Playlist.com – but worth checking out …

1) “The Sex is Good” – Saving Abel [6-8-2010]. Red-blooded American power-pop from sophomore album by alt-rockers out of Mississippi.

2) “Sorrow” – The National [5-10-2010]. A steady indie-rock track by band out of Ohio and New York led by the rich baritone of lead singer Matt Berninger.

3) Trombone Shorty – “Neph” or “Hurricane Season” or “Something Beautiful” or “Buckatown” [5-11-2010]. Big, phat trombone tracks by 24’year-old, already MVP of New Orleans Troy Andrews.

4) “Sun’s Coming Up” – Gaoler’s Daughter [6-6-2010]. A contemporary and rowdy Brit-invasion rock track from second EP by emerging band out of London.

5) “The Weekenders” – The Hold Steady [5-4-2010]. This track off latest album by Brooklyn quartet is reminiscent of 80’s and 90’s classic rock.

RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Best New Songs Released in Past 60 Days

1) “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 stalwart grooves along a plentiful mojo all its own.

2) "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!

3) “Tumblin’ Down” – Jenna Andrews [to be released]. Lead single from Island Records debut by emerging Canandian-born singer-song-writer.

4) “Who Dat “ -- J. Cole [to be released]. Second big single by edgy emerging rapper (a Jay-Z find --) from North Carolina.

5) “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.

6) “Alright” – Pitbull featuring Machel Montano [un-released]. 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.

7) “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.

8) “Electric Feel” – Katy Perry (un-released). Pop songstress covers this alternative track by MGMT with sufficient angst and spare back-up.

9) “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.

10) “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.

11) “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.

12) “The Mistake” – AM Taxi [5-18-2010]. The lead single from debut album by emerging rock band out of Chicago.

13) “Tighten Up” – The Black Keys [5-18-2010]. A good-groove alt-rock track by natives of Akron, Ohio.

14) “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.

15) “Just You and I” – Ricky Blaze [6-1-2010]. New pop reggae from emerging young artist out of Brooklyn.

16) “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.

17) “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.

18) “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.

19) “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.

20) “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.

… The Following Tracks are Among the Best Tracks Released in the Past 60 Days -- currently unavailable on Playlist.com – but worth checking out …


1) “The Sex is Good” – Saving Abel [6-8-2010]. Red-blooded American power-pop from sophomore album by alt-rockers out of Mississippi.

2) “Sorrow” – The National [5-10-2010]. A steady indie-rock track by band out of Ohio and New York led by the rich baritone of lead singer Matt Berninger.

3) Trombone Shorty – “Neph” or “Hurricane Season” or “Something Beautiful” or “Buckatown” [5-11-2010]. Big, phat trombone tracks by 24’year-old, already MVP of New Orleans Troy Andrews.

4) “Sun’s Coming Up” – Gaoler’s Daughter [6-6-2010]. A contemporary and rowdy Brit-invasion rock track from second EP by emerging band out of London.

5) “The Weekenders” – The Hold Steady [5-4-2010]. This track off latest album by Brooklyn quartet is reminiscent of 80’s and 90’s classic rock.

RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Best New Songs Released in Past 60 Days

1) “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!

2) “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.

3) “Felicia” – The Constellations [4-13-2010]. A good groovin’ rock track – nee a psychedelic soul-rock explosion -- from emerging band out of ATL.

4) “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.

5) “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.

6) “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.

7) “Electric Feel” – Katy Perry (un-released). Pop songstress covers this alternative track by MGMT with sufficient angst and spare back-up.

8) “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.

9) “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.

10) “Hot n Fun” – N.E.R.D. featuring Nelly Furtado [un-released]. With dance floor beats, this steamy boy-girl duet is sure to get ur grind on.

11) “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.

12) “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.

13) “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.

14) “The Mistake” – AM Taxi [5-18-2010]. The lead single from debut album by emerging rock band out of Chicago.

15) “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.

16) “Tighten Up” – The Black Keys [5-18-2010]. A good-groove alt-rock track by natives of Akron, Ohio.

17) “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.

18) “Butta Kup” – Baby Bash (3-30-10) A sugary R&B pop track that covers everything sweet to describe l’object of desire.

19) “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.

20) “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.

21) “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.

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) “Whole Lotta Love” – Mary J. Blige [4-13-2010]. Complete with loud electric guitar riffs and topped with Mary’s soulful R&B pipes, Led Zepplin never sounded so good! Check out her version of “Stairway to Heaven” to boot.

24) “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.

25) “Between the Lines” – Stone Temple Pilots (4-6-10). A good, old-fashioned rock track from the early harbingers of grunge.

26) “Beauty in the World” – Macy Gray [3-30-2010]. The lead track from her forthcoming album, while repetitive, is still upbeat an appealing pop.

… The Following Tracks are Among the Best Tracks Released in the Past 60 Days -- currently unavailable on Playlist.com – but worth checking out …

1) “Sorrow” – The National [5-10-2010]. A steady indie-rock track by band out of Ohio and New York led by the rich baritone of lead singer Matt Berninger.

2) Trombone Shorty – “Neph” [5-11-2010]. Big, phat trombone tracks by 24’year-old, already MVP of New Orleans Troy Andrews.

3) “Sun’s Coming Up” – Gaoler’s Daughter [6-6-2010]. A contemporary and rowdy Brit-invasion rock track from second EP by emerging band out of London.

4) “The Weekenders” – The Hold Steady [5-4-2010]. This track off latest album by Brooklyn quartet is reminiscent of 80’s and 90’s classic rock.

5) “Strawberry Letter 23” – Quincy Jones featuring Akon [4-2-2010]. With Akon’s holding the harmony and Quincy mixing the backbeats, this cover of the Brothers Johnson classic, released as a single, hits a contemporary groove all its own.

6) “Rayuela” – Gotan Project [4-2-2010]. Ever-sultry with old school , euro-jazzy beats, the ambient tango-meets electronica sound rolls on.

7) “Stay” – The Bodeans [4-6-10]. A good, old-fashioned, heartland rock track kicks off the latest album from the boys out of Wisconsin [4-6-2010].

8) “Move on Up” – Angelique Kidjo and John Legend [4-6-2010]. A soulful duet covers Curtis Mayfield with full African drums and rich homeland vocals to achieve deep musical texture.

RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Best New Songs Released in Past 60 Days

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) “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.

3) “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.

4) “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.

5) “Electric Feel” – Katy Perry (un-released). Pop songstress covers this alternative track by MGMT with sufficient angst and spare back-up.

6) “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.

7) “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.

8) “Hot n Fun” – N.E.R.D. featuring Nelly Furtado [un-released]. With dance floor beats, this steamy boy-girl duet is sure to get ur grind on.

9) “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.

10) “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.

11) “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.

12) “Tighten Up” – The Black Keys [5-18-2010]. A good-groove alt-rock track by natives of Akron, Ohio.

13) “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.

14) “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.

15) “Butta Kup” – Baby Bash (3-30-10) A sugary R&B pop track that covers everything sweet to describe l’object of desire.

16) “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.

17) “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.

18) “Whole Lotta Love” – Mary J. Blige [4-13-2010]. Complete with loud electric guitar riffs and topped with Mary’s soulful R&B pipes, Led Zepplin never sounded so good! Check out her version of “Stairway to Heaven” to boot.

19) “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.

20) “Between the Lines” – Stone Temple Pilots (4-6-10). A good, old-fashioned rock track from the early harbingers of grunge.

21) “Beauty in the World” – Macy Gray [3-30-2010]. The lead track from her forthcoming album, while repetitive, is still upbeat an appealing pop.

… The Following Tracks are Among the Best Tracks Released in the Past 60 Days -- currently unavailable on Playlist.com – but worth checking out …

1) “Sorrow” – The National [5-10-2010]. A steady indie-rock track by band out of Ohio and New York led by the rich baritone of lead singer Matt Berninger.

2) “The Mistake” – AM Taxi [5-18-2010]. The lead single from debut album by emerging rock band out of Chicago.

3) Trombone Shorty – “Neph” or “Hurricane Season” or “Something Beautiful” or “Buckatown” [5-11-2010]. Big, phat trombone tracks by 24’year-old, already MVP of New Orleans Troy Andrews.

4) “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!

5) “Sun’s Coming Up” – Gaoler’s Daughter [6-6-2010]. A contemporary and rowdy Brit-invasion rock track from second EP by emerging band out of London.

6) “The Weekenders” – The Hold Steady [5-4-2010]. This track off latest album by Brooklyn quartet is reminiscent of 80’s and 90’s classic rock.

7) “Strawberry Letter 23” – Quincy Jones featuring Akon [4-2-2010]. With Akon’s holding the harmony and Quincy mixing the backbeats, this cover of the Brothers Johnson classic, released as a single, hits a contemporary groove all its own.

8) “Rayuela” – Gotan Project [4-2-2010]. Ever-sultry with old school , euro-jazzy beats, the ambient tango-meets electronica sound rolls on.

9) “Stay” – The Bodeans [4-6-10]. A good, old-fashioned, heartland rock track kicks off the latest album from the boys out of Wisconsin [4-6-2010].

10) “Move on Up” – Angelique Kidjo and John Legend [4-6-2010]. A soulful duet covers Curtis Mayfield with full African drums and rich homeland vocals to achieve deep musical texture.

RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Best New Songs Released in Past 60 Days

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) “Electric Feel” – Katy Perry (un-released). Pop songstress covers this alternative track by MGMT with sufficient angst and spare back-up.

3) “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.

4) “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.

5) “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.

6) “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.

7) “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.

8) “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.

9) “Hot n Fun” – N.E.R.D. featuring Nelly Furtado [un-released]. With dance floor beats, this steamy boy-girl duet is sure to get ur grind on.

10) “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.

11) “On Time” – Disco Biscuits featuring tuPhace [3-16-2010] A grooving track with a disco wind by eclectic U Penn jam band.

12) “Tighten Up” – The Black Keys [5-18-2010]. A good-groove alt-rock track by natives of Akron, Ohio.

13) “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.

14) “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.

15) “Butta Kup” – Baby Bash (3-30-10) A sugary R&B pop track that covers everything sweet to describe l’object of desire.

16) “Whole Lotta Love” – Mary J. Blige [4-13-2010]. Complete with loud electric guitar riffs and topped with Mary’s soulful R&B pipes, Led Zepplin never sounded so good! Check out her version of “Stairway to Heaven” to boot.

17) “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.

18) “Between the Lines” – Stone Temple Pilots (4-6-10). A good, old-fashioned rock track from the early harbingers of grunge.

19) “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.

20) “Beauty in the World” – Macy Gray [3-30-2010]. The lead track from her forthcoming album, while repetitive, is still upbeat an appealing pop.

… The Following Tracks are Among the Best Tracks Released in the Past 60 Days -- currently unavailable on Playlist.com – but worth checking out …

1) “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!

2) “Sun’s Coming Up” – Gaoler’s Daughter [6-6-2010]. A contemporary and rowdy Brit-invasion rock track from second EP by emerging band out of London.

3) "The Weekenders” – The Hold Steady [5-4-2010]. This track off latest album by Brooklyn quartet is reminiscent of 80’s and 90’s classic rock.

4) “Strawberry Letter 23” – Quincy Jones featuring Akon [4-2-2010]. With Akon’s holding the harmony and Quincy mixing the backbeats, this cover of the Brothers Johnson classic, released as a single, hits a contemporary groove all its own.

5) “Rayuela” – Gotan Project [4-2-2010]. Ever-sultry with old school , euro-jazzy beats, the ambient tango-meets electronica sound rolls on.

6) “John Boy” – Brad Mehldau [3-12-2010]. Chill, high art jazz music – keys, horns, reeds, percussion -- in the vein of melancholy George Winston with improvisational groove.

7) “Stay” – The Bodeans [4-6-10]. A good, old-fashioned, heartland rock track kicks off the latest album from the boys out of Wisconsin [4-6-2010].

8) “Feel the Music” – S.P.Y. [3-15-2010]. A contemporary dance-hop feel from Spearhead Records, this ephemeral track pulses a strobe, club beat.

9) “Move on Up” – Angelique Kidjo and John Legend [4-6-2010]. A soulful duet covers Curtis Mayfield with full African drums and rich homeland vocals to achieve deep musical texture.

RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Best New Songs Released in Past 60 Days

1) “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.

2) “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.

3) “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.

4) “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.

5) “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.

6) “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.

7) “Whole Lotta Love” – Mary J. Blige [4-13-2010]. Complete with loud electric guitar riffs and topped with Mary’s soulful R&B pipes, Led Zepplin never sounded so good! Check out her version of “Stairway to Heaven” to boot.

8) “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.

9) “On Time” – Disco Biscuits featuring tuPhace [3-16-2010] A grooving track with a disco wind by eclectic U Penn jam band.

10) “Between the Lines” – Stone Temple Pilots (4-6-10). A good, old-fashioned rock track from the early harbingers of grunge.

11) “Butta Kup” – Baby Bash (3-30-10) A sugary R&B pop track that covers everything sweet to describe l’object of desire.

12) “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.

13) “Beauty in the World” – Macy Gray [3-30-2010]. The lead track from her forthcoming album, while repetitive, is still upbeat an appealing pop.

… The Following Tracks are Among the Best Tracks Released in the Past 60 Days -- currently unavailable on Playlist.com – but worth checking out …

1) “The Weekenders” – The Hold Steady [5-4-2010]. This track off latest album by Brooklyn quartet is reminiscent of 80’s and 90’s classic rock.

2) “Strawberry Letter 23” – Quincy Jones featuring Akon [4-2-2010]. With Akon’s holding the harmony and Quincy mixing the backbeats, this cover of the Brothers Johnson classic, released as a single, hits a contemporary groove all its own.

3) “Rayuela” – Gotan Project [4-2-2010]. Ever-sultry with old school , euro-jazzy beats, the ambient tango-meets electronica sound rolls on.

4) “John Boy” – Brad Mehldau [3-12-2010]. Chill, high art jazz music – keys, horns, reeds, percussion -- in the vein of melancholy George Winston with improvisational groove.

5) “Stay” – The Bodeans [4-6-10]. A good, old-fashioned, heartland rock track kicks off the latest album from the boys out of Wisconsin [4-6-2010].

6) “Feel the Music” – S.P.Y. [3-15-2010]. A contemporary dance-hop feel from Spearhead Records, this ephemeral track pulses a strobe, club beat.

7) “Move on Up” – Angelique Kidjo and John Legend [4-6-2010]. A soulful duet covers Curtis Mayfield with full African drums and rich homeland vocals to achieve deep musical texture.

RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Best New Songs Released in Past 60 Days

1) “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.

2) “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.

3) “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.

4) “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.

5) “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.

6) “Hold You” – Gyptian [3-9-2010]. Tight, roots-minded reggae by emerging artist from St. Andrew, Jamaica. Ya, mon.

7) “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.

8) “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.

9) “Don’t Stop the Music” -- Jamie Cullum [3-2-2010] With jazz-infused piano and cool percussions, Brit jazz musician covers R&B songstress.

10) “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!).

11) “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.

12) “Between the Lines” – Stone Temple Pilots (4-6-10). A good, old-fashioned rock track from the early harbingers of grunge.

13) “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.

14) “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.

15) “Butta Kup” – Baby Bash (3-30-10) A sugary R&B pop track that covers everything sweet to describe l’object of desire.

16) “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.

17) “Rocket” – Goldfrapp [3-10-2010]. With a pulsing dance beat, by signature pop rocker/keyboardist/composer out of Bath, England.

18) “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.

19) “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.

20) “Beauty in the World” – Macy Gray [3-30-2010]. The lead track from her forthcoming album, while repetitive, is still upbeat an appealing pop.

21) “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.

… The Following Tracks are Among the Best Tracks Released in the Past 60 Days -- currently unavailable on Playlist.com – but worth checking out …

1) “Hey, Hey” – Dennis Ferrer [2-16-2010]. With an electronica dance beat, techno king and New Yorker Ferrer utilizes female R&B vocals to mix up a new, cool club sound.

2) “Rayuela” – Gotan Project [4-2-2010]. Ever-sultry with old school , euro-jazzy beats, the ambient tango-meets electronica sound rolls on.

3) “Poison” – The All-American Rejects (3-2-2010). A pretty acoustic number with harmonized vocals in support of the new ALMOST ALICE soundtrack.

4) “John Boy” – Brad Mehldau [3-12-2010]. Chill, high art jazz music – keys, horns, reeds, percussion -- in the vein of melancholy George Winston with improvisational groove.

5) “Stay” – The Bodeans [4-6-10]. A good, old-fashioned, heartland rock track kicks off the latest album from the boys out of Wisconsin [4-6-2010].

6) “Feel the Music” – S.P.Y. [3-15-2010]. A contemporary dance-hop feel from Spearhead Records, this ephemeral track pulses a strobe, club beat.

7) “Move on Up” – Angelique Kidjo and John Legend [4-6-2010]. A soulful duet covers Curtis Mayfield with full African drums and rich homeland vocals to achieve deep musical texture.

8) “On Time” – Disco Biscuits featuring tuPhace [3-16-2010] A grooving track with a disco wind by eclectic U Penn jam band.