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.
Top Ten Best New Music ... all released within the past 60 days
- 1. "Somebody I Used to Know" - Gotye
- 2. "I'm on One" - DJ Khaled, Lil Wayne, Drake, R. Ross
- 3. "Motivation" - Kelly Rowland
- 4. "Well OK, Honey" - Jenny O.
- 5. "The Adventure of Rain Dance Maggie" - RHCP
- 6. "I Stand Alone" - Theophilus London
- 7. "Sey and I KNow It" - LMFAO
- 8. "Oh Why" - Balam Acab
- 9. "That's My Bitch" - Kanye West, Jay-Z
- 10. "Lights" Remix - Bassnectar, Ellie Goulding
- 11. "Wait in the Dark" - Memory Tapes
- 12. "At Home" - Crystal Fighters
- 13. "Feel So Close" - Calvin Harris
- 14. "Amor Fati" - Washed Out
- 15. "All I Ever Wanted" - Toxic Airborne Event
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Tuesday, July 20, 2010
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