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.