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This is it! Here are the best songs of 2011…
10. Pumped Up Kicks-Foster the People
This song has been playing non-stop on Top 40 radio stations across the country since its’ September 2010 release. “Pumped Up Kicks” has been used in different forms of media including popular T.V. shows Entourage and Gossip Girl. The alternative rock band Weezer covered this song in August during their performance at the Orange County Fair.
To hear the original version of the song, click here: http://youtu.be/T3ldsF65cLM
9. Party Rock Anthem- LMFAO featuring Lauren Bennett and GoonRock
One of the best dance songs of the year came from two members of the legendary Motown founder Berry Gordy’s family. DJ Redfoo (Gordy’s son) and SkyBlu (one of Gordy’s grandsons) have created a new version of ear candy when they teamed up with Lauren Bennett and GoonRock, which skyrocketed on not only U.S. music charts but international charts as well.
To watch LMFAO’s music video of this song, click here: http://youtu.be/KQ6zr6kCPj8
8. The Living Proof-Mary J. Blige
This song was the lead single to the hit movie The Help’s soundtrack. Mary J. Blige brought passion and soul into this track. This is the perfect example of how a song should be a guiding force on a film’s soundtrack.
To watch Mary J. Blige sing this song and see clips from The Help. Click here: http://youtu.be/XwI4zsNteU8
7. Someone Like You-Adele
One of the strongest R&B ballards that were released this year was Adele’s “Someone Like You.” This song combines powerful vocals with heartbreaking lyrics.
To watch Adele’s powerful live performance at this year’s VMA awards, click here: http://youtu.be/ePdIyHR4YYg
6. Till The World Ends (Femme Fatale Remix)-Britney Spears, Nicki Minaj and Ke$ha
The title of best remix of 2011 belongs to this song. Britney and her management team did a terrific job recruiting songwriter Ke$ha and rapper Nicki Minaj for this song. As usual, Minaj delivered incredible raps while Ke$ha soared on the chorus. The author would recommend this song for your workout remix.
To listen to the remix, click here: http://youtu.be/vAyLPNLxB9U
5. Otis- Jay-Z & Kanye West featuring Otis Redding
Here’s the formula for the best rap song of the year: bring two powerful movers of the hip-hop/rap community together for an epic album and have them record a song featuring the voice of one of R&B’s legendary singers. The result of this formula is “Otis.”
To watch Jay-Z and Kanye West’s music video of this song, click here: http://youtu.be/BoEKWtgJQAU
4. On The Floor-Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull
Jennifer Lopez released her first studio album in four years and this track was her first single that helped her return to the top of the pop music scene. In addition to Lopez’s great vocals, Pitbull dropped smooth raps into the song that complements this club song.
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To listen to the song, click here: http://youtu.be/VmzXdtYzhFw
3. I Was Here-Beyoncé
“I Was Here” was written by legendary songwriter Diane Warren and produced by the R&B superstar and OneRepublic’s lead singer Ryan Tedder. This song is a great track because it will motivate listeners think about how they are going to leave their legacy once they die.
To watch Beyoncé perform the song live, click here: http://youtu.be/rLLzkLO8Sh4
2. The Lady Is A Tramp- Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga
Duets II featured legendary singer Tony Bennett performs some of his favorite songs with music legends and rising stars. One of the best duets that were recorded on the album was “The Lady Is A Tramp.” Lady Gaga does have a great voice and fans are glad that Bennett was able to let Gaga’s vocal shine during this song.
To watch the duo record their song, click here: http://youtu.be/ZPAmDULCVrU
1. Rolling in the Deep-Adele
If music fans would describe 2011, some might call it-“The Year of Adele.” This British songbird soared on her song: “Rolling in the Deep” and helped secured three of Adele’s six Grammy nominations.
To watch the Grammy-nominated music video, click here: http://youtu.be/rYEDA3JcQqw
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Couldn’t have said it better myself.
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