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.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Thursday, August 5, 2010
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
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
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