1) “Nothin’ on You” -- B.o.B. featuring Bruno Mars [12-15-10]. Official debut single by new-comer -- Atlanta-based Bobby Ray – is hip-hop sandwiched between easy, melodic hooks.
2) “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.
3) “United States of Pop 2009” – DJ Earworm [un-released]. Hugely popular R&B hits from the past couple of years, all gliding along as a cleverly-produced musical collage.
4) “Back to the Crib” – Juelz Santana featuring Chris Brown [12-21-09]. Hip-hop track by New York emcee with hook & harmonies by bad-boy Chris Brown.
5) “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.
6) “This is War” – 30 Seconds to Mars [12-8-09]. Alt-indie emo-rock charged track with undercurrent of service to war and fighting to the death.
7) “Follow Me Down” – 30H!3 featuring Neon Hitch [MySpace]. 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.
8) “Rap Up 2009” – Skillz [1-2010]. Spare, smart and clever hip-hip that you want to hear out to the end by veteran emcee who lays out an annual track telling the downtown entertainment stories of the year.
9) “Party in the USA” Remix – Miley Cyrus re-mixed with Notorious B.I.G. (un-released). An unlikely cocktail of girly-q pop and hard-core, old school rap.
10) “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.
11) “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.
12) “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.
13) “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.
14) “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.
… The Following Tracks are Among the Best Tracks Released in the Past 60 Days -- currently unavailable on Playlist.com – but worth checking out …
1) “I Don’t Care” – Raheem DeVaughn [un-released]. 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.
2) “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.
3) “Redemption Song” – Rihanna [1-19-2010]. Featuring her singular and soulful voice, this island siren covers Bob Marley with pride and for Haiti relief.
4) “I Feel Good” – Mary J. Blige [12-22-09]. It’s easy to get a load of this breezy, upbeat maxi-groove by R&B soulstress.
5) “Widgets” (or “On Time”) Disco Biscuits [10-29-09]. Off EP released this fall, this track has unlikely atmospheric, electronica sound by jam-roots-groove band.
6) “We Belong to the Music” – Timbaland featuring Miley Cyrus [12-8-09]. It’s shameless pop – it’s Miley Cyrus! – teaming up with Timbaland – but it’s upbeat music you can dance to!
7) “The Life” – Nipsey Hussle featuring Snoop Dogg [11-23-09]. A smooth, melodious hook tempers sandwiched-in-between West Coast raps with a cameo by Uncle Snoop.
8) “You're All I Need To Get By” -- Melba Moore & Phil Perry [officially un-released]. With an old-school R&B groove, this duet pulls off their uniquely own version of classic track.
9) “Lovesick” – Lindstrom & Christabelle (12-11-09]. Down-tempo, funky track by Norwegian pair comprised of disco producer and songstress.
10) “Hey Hey” – Dennis Ferrer [12-18-09]. This big number among the Hot Dance Club set features a techno backbeat and soulful female vocals.
11) “Coastal Break” – Tycho [12-8-09]. Instrumental electronica track that ebbs and flows with upbeat synths by indie group out of San Francisco.
12) “Little Lovin” – Lissie [11-10-09]. Off debut EP, this foot-tappin’ ballad is original, modern folk by Lissie Maurus.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Best New Songs Released in Past 60 Days
1) “Back to the Crib” – Juelz Santana featuring Chris Brown [12-21-09]. Hip-hop track by New York emcee with help on the hook and harmonies from bad-boy Chris Brown.
2) “Rap Up 2009” – Skillz [1-2010]. Spare, smart and clever hip-hip that you want to hear out to the end by veteran emcee who lays out an annual track that tells the downtown entertainment stories of 2009.
3) “Gold Guns Girls” – Metric [12-1-09]. Alternative rock track from band out of Canada with special props to lead singer – brassy, sexy, Emily Haines – and this acoustic EP version, is especially stellar.
4) “This is War” – 30 Seconds to Mars [12-8-09]. Alt-indie emo-rock charged track with the undercurrent of service to war and fighting to the death.
5) “The High Road” – Broken Bells [1-15-09]. The lead single from forthcoming album by Danger Mouse and The Shins’ James Mercer is dreamy, alt-space pop.
6) “Party in the USA” Remix – Miley Cyrus re-mixed with Notorious B.I.G. (un-released). An unlikely cocktail of girly-q pop and hard-core, old school rap.
7) “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.
8) “United States of Pop 2009” – (Jay Sean and Lil Wayne) -- DJ Earworm [un-released]. A clever musical collage of hugely popular hits from 2009, set primarily to the pop song “Down.”
9) “Soldier of Love” – Sade [1-12-10]. A different sound for the melancholy soul singer, smoking-hot in the 80’s, with angular percussion and discordant back-up vocals.
10) “A Lifeless Ordinary (Need a Little Help)” -- Motion City Soundtrack [1-15-10]. Peppy, alternative/emo-rock off major label debut by group out of Minneapolis and Virginia with big guitar and pop vibrato hooks.
… The Following Tracks are Among the Best Tracks Released in the Past 60 Days -- currently unavailable on Playlist.com – but worth checking out …
1) “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 and the band – out of Memphis.
2) “I Feel Good” – Mary J. Blige [12-22-09]. It’s easy to get a load of this breezy, upbeat maxi-groove by R&B soulstress.
3) “We Belong to the Music” – Timbaland featuring Miley Cyrus [12-8-09]. It’s shameless pop – it’s Miley Cyrus! – teaming up with Timbaland – but it’s upbeat music you can dance to!
4) “Nothin’ on You” – B.o.B [12-15-10]. Official debut single by new-comer, Atlanta-based Bobby Ray features hip-hop sandwiched between easy, melodic hooks.
5) “You're All I Need To Get By” -- Melba Moore & Phil Perry [officially un-released]. With an old-school R&B groove, this duet pulls off their uniquely own version of classic track.
6) “Slumdog Millionaire” – Wyclef Jean [11-10-09] HAITI featuring Cindy Lauper. With a vague backbeat similar to the theme song but with its own hood feel, Lauper hits the melodic refrain and a Lucious LuLu solo while Wyclef raps for the meat of the track.
7) “Lovesick” – Lindstrom & Christabelle (12-11-09]. Down-tempo, funky track by Norwegian pair comprised of disco producer and songstress.
8) “Hey Hey” – Dennis Ferrer [12-18-09]. This big number among the Hot Dance Club Song features a techno backbeat and soulful female vocals.
9) “Coastal Break” – Tycho [12-8-09]. Instrumental electronica track that ebbs and flows with upbeat synths by indie group out of San Francisco.
2) “Rap Up 2009” – Skillz [1-2010]. Spare, smart and clever hip-hip that you want to hear out to the end by veteran emcee who lays out an annual track that tells the downtown entertainment stories of 2009.
3) “Gold Guns Girls” – Metric [12-1-09]. Alternative rock track from band out of Canada with special props to lead singer – brassy, sexy, Emily Haines – and this acoustic EP version, is especially stellar.
4) “This is War” – 30 Seconds to Mars [12-8-09]. Alt-indie emo-rock charged track with the undercurrent of service to war and fighting to the death.
5) “The High Road” – Broken Bells [1-15-09]. The lead single from forthcoming album by Danger Mouse and The Shins’ James Mercer is dreamy, alt-space pop.
6) “Party in the USA” Remix – Miley Cyrus re-mixed with Notorious B.I.G. (un-released). An unlikely cocktail of girly-q pop and hard-core, old school rap.
7) “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.
8) “United States of Pop 2009” – (Jay Sean and Lil Wayne) -- DJ Earworm [un-released]. A clever musical collage of hugely popular hits from 2009, set primarily to the pop song “Down.”
9) “Soldier of Love” – Sade [1-12-10]. A different sound for the melancholy soul singer, smoking-hot in the 80’s, with angular percussion and discordant back-up vocals.
10) “A Lifeless Ordinary (Need a Little Help)” -- Motion City Soundtrack [1-15-10]. Peppy, alternative/emo-rock off major label debut by group out of Minneapolis and Virginia with big guitar and pop vibrato hooks.
… The Following Tracks are Among the Best Tracks Released in the Past 60 Days -- currently unavailable on Playlist.com – but worth checking out …
1) “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 and the band – out of Memphis.
2) “I Feel Good” – Mary J. Blige [12-22-09]. It’s easy to get a load of this breezy, upbeat maxi-groove by R&B soulstress.
3) “We Belong to the Music” – Timbaland featuring Miley Cyrus [12-8-09]. It’s shameless pop – it’s Miley Cyrus! – teaming up with Timbaland – but it’s upbeat music you can dance to!
4) “Nothin’ on You” – B.o.B [12-15-10]. Official debut single by new-comer, Atlanta-based Bobby Ray features hip-hop sandwiched between easy, melodic hooks.
5) “You're All I Need To Get By” -- Melba Moore & Phil Perry [officially un-released]. With an old-school R&B groove, this duet pulls off their uniquely own version of classic track.
6) “Slumdog Millionaire” – Wyclef Jean [11-10-09] HAITI featuring Cindy Lauper. With a vague backbeat similar to the theme song but with its own hood feel, Lauper hits the melodic refrain and a Lucious LuLu solo while Wyclef raps for the meat of the track.
7) “Lovesick” – Lindstrom & Christabelle (12-11-09]. Down-tempo, funky track by Norwegian pair comprised of disco producer and songstress.
8) “Hey Hey” – Dennis Ferrer [12-18-09]. This big number among the Hot Dance Club Song features a techno backbeat and soulful female vocals.
9) “Coastal Break” – Tycho [12-8-09]. Instrumental electronica track that ebbs and flows with upbeat synths by indie group out of San Francisco.
Friday, January 8, 2010
RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Best New Songs Released in the Past 60 Days ...
1) “Rap Up 2009” – Skillz [1-2010]. Spare, smart and clever hip-hip that you want to hear out to the end by veteran emcee who lays out an annual track that tells the downtown entertainment stories of 2009.
2) “I Am” – Mary J. Blige [11-22-09]. Soulful R&B lead track from forthcoming album with big back-up singing for this new pop track by the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul.
3) “Step Up” – Maylene and the Sons of Disaster [6-23-09]. Hold on to your hats! Old fashioned southern rock done right by (Think: Lynard Skynard! ZZ Top!) with a little alt-metal boogie thrown in for good measure.
4) “Beach Comber” – Real Estate [11-17-09]. Breezy, easy rock ballad with plucky strings and a laid-back beach vibe by indie band out of New Jersey.
5) “A Glorious Dawn” – ColorPulse -- Carl Sagan featuring Stephen Hawking [11-9-09]. Carl Sagan and Stephen Hawking clips from COSMOS are translated by Auto-tune into a trippy ambient, philosophical, universalist track.
6) “Back to the Crib” – Juelz Santana featuring Chris Brown [12-21-09]. Hip-hop track by New York emcee with help on the hook and harmonies from bad-boy Chris Brown.
7) “Gold Guns Girls” – Metric [12-1-09]. Alternative rock track from band out of Canada with special props to lead singer – brassy, sexy, Emily Haines – and this acoustic EP version, is especially stellar.
8) “Give it Up to Me” – Shakira and Lil Wayne [11-10-09]. Typical R&B dance grooves from Latina teaming up with hip-hop master and monster producer Timbaland with a splash of Lil Wayne.
9) “Livin’ It Up” – Shwayze featuring Snoop Dogg [11-3-09]. From his sophomore album this Malibu hip-hopper teams up with rapper vet Snoop Dogg to lay out the price he’s had to pay for fame.
10) “This is War” – 30 Seconds to Mars [12-8-09]. Alt-indie emo-rock charged track with the undercurrent of service to war and fighting to the death.
11) “Soldier of Love” – Sade [un-released]. A different sound for the melancholy soul singer, smoking-hot in the 80’s, with angular percussion and discordant back-up vocals.
12) “I’m Not Gonna Cry” – Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings [11-24-09]. Old school soul and groove sprung from the church.
13) “The Moon is Made of Gold” – Rickie Lee Jones [11-3-09]. The same old Rickie, singing an old-school sounding track with just her voice and acoustic guitar.
… The Following Tracks are Among the Best Tracks Released in the Past 60 Days -- currently unavailable on Playlist.com – but worth checking out!
1) “I Feel Good” – Mary J. Blige [12-22-09]. It’s easy to get a load of this breezy, upbeat maxi-groove by R&B soulstress.
2) “Shame on Me” – Amanda Blank [8-4-09]. An electro-funk dance number off debut album from rocker out of Philidelphia.
3) “Meet Me By the Back Door” – Charlie Mars [6-9-09]. Whispery back-up vocals, guitar and Mars’ groovin’ vocals combine on this alt-rock track.
4) “Here We Come (Ready or Not)” -- Rod Carrillo & Shefali [11-10-09]. Hot on the electronica/dance charts, this pop rock-dance fusion track is long, repetitive and danceable, featuring a beauty queen from Cleveland and produced by South American DJ out of Panama.
5) “We Belong to the Music” – Timbaland featuring Miley Cyrus [12-8-09]. It’s shameless pop – it’s Miley Cyrus! – teaming up with Timbaland – but it’s upbeat music you can dance to!
6) “You're All I Need To Get By” -- Melba Moore & Phil Perry [officially un-released]. With an old-school R&B groove, this duet pulls off their uniquely own version of classic track.
7) “Slumdog Millionaire” – Wyclef Jean [11-10-09] HAITI featuring Cindy Lauper. With a vague backbeat similar to the theme song but with its own hood feel, Lauper hits the melodic refrain and a Lucious LuLu solo while Wyclef raps for the meat of the track.
8) “Lovesick” – Lindstrom & Christabelle (12-11-09]. Down-tempo, funky track by Norwegian pair comprised of disco producer and songstress.
9) “Freezing Rain” – Hurricane Bells [11-10-09]. A train-like churning backbeat combines with eerie vocals by indie artist Steve Schiltz who writes, plays and records every note on his MacBook.
10) “Killer Life” – Sheryl Crow [11-17-09]. Tacked onto the re-issue of TUESDAY NIGHT MUSIC CLUB about contemporary violence -- not her best song, but it’s good to hear something new from her.
11) “Coastal Break” – Tycho [12-8-09]. Instrumental electronica track that ebbs and flows with upbeat synths by indie group out of San Francisco.
12) “The Apple and the Tooth” – Biblio [11-9-09]. Downtempo folk meets electronica from self-taught producer/multi-instrumentalist – Stephen Wilkinson – out of England’s West Midlands.
13) “Mess of Me” – Switchfoot [11-6-09]. A hard-rockin’ track from beach town (San Diego) Christian-oriented grunge band-gone-international.
14) “Bodies” – Robbie Williams [11-10-09]. Glam-tastic track for the post-Brit pop generation from U.K. pin-up boy.
2) “I Am” – Mary J. Blige [11-22-09]. Soulful R&B lead track from forthcoming album with big back-up singing for this new pop track by the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul.
3) “Step Up” – Maylene and the Sons of Disaster [6-23-09]. Hold on to your hats! Old fashioned southern rock done right by (Think: Lynard Skynard! ZZ Top!) with a little alt-metal boogie thrown in for good measure.
4) “Beach Comber” – Real Estate [11-17-09]. Breezy, easy rock ballad with plucky strings and a laid-back beach vibe by indie band out of New Jersey.
5) “A Glorious Dawn” – ColorPulse -- Carl Sagan featuring Stephen Hawking [11-9-09]. Carl Sagan and Stephen Hawking clips from COSMOS are translated by Auto-tune into a trippy ambient, philosophical, universalist track.
6) “Back to the Crib” – Juelz Santana featuring Chris Brown [12-21-09]. Hip-hop track by New York emcee with help on the hook and harmonies from bad-boy Chris Brown.
7) “Gold Guns Girls” – Metric [12-1-09]. Alternative rock track from band out of Canada with special props to lead singer – brassy, sexy, Emily Haines – and this acoustic EP version, is especially stellar.
8) “Give it Up to Me” – Shakira and Lil Wayne [11-10-09]. Typical R&B dance grooves from Latina teaming up with hip-hop master and monster producer Timbaland with a splash of Lil Wayne.
9) “Livin’ It Up” – Shwayze featuring Snoop Dogg [11-3-09]. From his sophomore album this Malibu hip-hopper teams up with rapper vet Snoop Dogg to lay out the price he’s had to pay for fame.
10) “This is War” – 30 Seconds to Mars [12-8-09]. Alt-indie emo-rock charged track with the undercurrent of service to war and fighting to the death.
11) “Soldier of Love” – Sade [un-released]. A different sound for the melancholy soul singer, smoking-hot in the 80’s, with angular percussion and discordant back-up vocals.
12) “I’m Not Gonna Cry” – Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings [11-24-09]. Old school soul and groove sprung from the church.
13) “The Moon is Made of Gold” – Rickie Lee Jones [11-3-09]. The same old Rickie, singing an old-school sounding track with just her voice and acoustic guitar.
… The Following Tracks are Among the Best Tracks Released in the Past 60 Days -- currently unavailable on Playlist.com – but worth checking out!
1) “I Feel Good” – Mary J. Blige [12-22-09]. It’s easy to get a load of this breezy, upbeat maxi-groove by R&B soulstress.
2) “Shame on Me” – Amanda Blank [8-4-09]. An electro-funk dance number off debut album from rocker out of Philidelphia.
3) “Meet Me By the Back Door” – Charlie Mars [6-9-09]. Whispery back-up vocals, guitar and Mars’ groovin’ vocals combine on this alt-rock track.
4) “Here We Come (Ready or Not)” -- Rod Carrillo & Shefali [11-10-09]. Hot on the electronica/dance charts, this pop rock-dance fusion track is long, repetitive and danceable, featuring a beauty queen from Cleveland and produced by South American DJ out of Panama.
5) “We Belong to the Music” – Timbaland featuring Miley Cyrus [12-8-09]. It’s shameless pop – it’s Miley Cyrus! – teaming up with Timbaland – but it’s upbeat music you can dance to!
6) “You're All I Need To Get By” -- Melba Moore & Phil Perry [officially un-released]. With an old-school R&B groove, this duet pulls off their uniquely own version of classic track.
7) “Slumdog Millionaire” – Wyclef Jean [11-10-09] HAITI featuring Cindy Lauper. With a vague backbeat similar to the theme song but with its own hood feel, Lauper hits the melodic refrain and a Lucious LuLu solo while Wyclef raps for the meat of the track.
8) “Lovesick” – Lindstrom & Christabelle (12-11-09]. Down-tempo, funky track by Norwegian pair comprised of disco producer and songstress.
9) “Freezing Rain” – Hurricane Bells [11-10-09]. A train-like churning backbeat combines with eerie vocals by indie artist Steve Schiltz who writes, plays and records every note on his MacBook.
10) “Killer Life” – Sheryl Crow [11-17-09]. Tacked onto the re-issue of TUESDAY NIGHT MUSIC CLUB about contemporary violence -- not her best song, but it’s good to hear something new from her.
11) “Coastal Break” – Tycho [12-8-09]. Instrumental electronica track that ebbs and flows with upbeat synths by indie group out of San Francisco.
12) “The Apple and the Tooth” – Biblio [11-9-09]. Downtempo folk meets electronica from self-taught producer/multi-instrumentalist – Stephen Wilkinson – out of England’s West Midlands.
13) “Mess of Me” – Switchfoot [11-6-09]. A hard-rockin’ track from beach town (San Diego) Christian-oriented grunge band-gone-international.
14) “Bodies” – Robbie Williams [11-10-09]. Glam-tastic track for the post-Brit pop generation from U.K. pin-up boy.
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