I told you I was going to wait until it was ready and available, y'all!! Ha. Madonna's third single from her amazing Rebel Heart album now has its video, Bitch, I'm Madonna. And she IS Madonna all up in this bitch. Filmed at The Standard in NYC (you know, where Solange beat up Jay-Z), the video is a hazy party blur with cameos by Rita Ora, Chris Rock, Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry, Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, BeyoncΓ© and more. LOVE IT!!!! Look for her sons Rocco and David dancing their little butts off too. Here it is, Bitch, I'm Madonna. If you haven't bought Rebel Heart yet you are a terrible human being. Fix that.
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Thursday, June 18, 2015
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
ANOTHER TEASER FOR MADONNA'S 'BITCH, I'M MADONNA' VIDEO
I mean.....Here is another preview for Bitch, I'm Madonna, which apparently premiering this morning. Rumor has it that the video will be released first on Tidal, so no one will see it for a while. OH, SHIT, SON!! I'm sure we'll get the video by the end of the day. Can't wait!
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Tuesday, June 16, 2015
MADONNA'S POSTER/TEASER FOR VIDEO OF 'BITCH, I'M MADONNA' IS EPIC!!
You're not the only one with friends, Taylor Swift!! ha. Madonna has unveiled the poster and a teaser for her upcoming video for next single Bitch, I'm Madonna on her Twitter and Instagram accounts, and bitch, a lot of people are coming to this party. In addition to the Queen the video will feature Nicki Minaj, BeyoncΓ©, Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus and Rita Ora (?). As you see from the tweet below, the video is almost ready, but Madonna is a perfectionist. Can't wait for this one!!!! Rebel Heart is on iTunes now, in case you didn't know.
Video coming soon! Just tryin to make it perfect for all of you❤️π❤️π❤️π we are hard werking bitches! #bitchimmadonna pic.twitter.com/BCPuVK5lHJ
— Madonna (@Madonna) June 16, 2015
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Tuesday, December 23, 2014
REVIEW: MADONNA - REBEL HEART (SO FAR)
This might come as a great shock, but I'm obsessed with the truncated version that Madonna released of her upcoming album Rebel Heart. The Queen decided that, instead of having people listening to unfinished demos that some asshole leaked, she would just go ahead and release six new songs as an "early Christmas present" much to the delight of us who have been waiting patiently. How do I not oversell this? They are EPIC!!! I seriously love them. Madonna's last two albums, although very good, did seem a little distant in parts. Some say that she allowed the producers to take the lead too much, but listening to these lyrics it sounds like she is pretty passionate about her new album. Oh, and don't even get me started on how flawless the cover art is. I MEAN!!! First song Living For Love (which you can listen to below) is like a mash-up of Like a Prayer's gospel soul sounds and Erotica's 90s club grooves. Very amazing. Produced by Diplo, it's officially the first single released from Rebel Heart. Alicia Keys co-wrote and sings on it, but I won't let that bother me right now. Ha. The six songs released so far show a wide range of content and style. Devil Pray has an acoustic guitar and a haunting, dark melody about where one can REALLY find themselves and get closer to their own spirituality. Hint: it's not through temporary highs. The song is one of two stirring electronic ballads released on this EP, the other being third track Ghosttown. Longingly beautiful, Madonna's voice sounds gorgeous floating over the anthemic strings and soft synth that build to a dramatic climax. The song is about standing by someone no matter what and trying to stay strong in this crazy world we are living in. One of her most beautiful ballads since Nothing Fails on American Life. That's where the softness ends on this version of Rebel Heart. Unapologetic Bitch is a reggae-tinged banger, with co-writing credits going to, among others, Nicki Minaj, that finds Madge telling it exactly how it is. "You know you never really knew how much your selfish bullshit cost me. Well fuck you" is a pretty straight forward lyric I would say. I think it's my fave track so far. Illuminati is produced by Kanye West and def has his stank on it. Madonna's tackles the Illuminati conspiracy that has been going around about people in the entertainment industry for years and basically says that there IS Illuminati, but it's everyone who is enlightened and positive, trying to make the world a better place. It is hard and funky and sparkly all at once. The last song released is Bitch, I'm Madonna (ft. Nicki Minaj). Nicki also has a writing credit on this one and actually appears giving a verse or two. Fun and hard, it's Madonna being Madonna and letting everyone know who is still Queen of Pop. Don't try her, boo. If these six songs are any indication, we have something of an amazing album on the way in March 2015. Bitch, she's Madonna after all. Listen to Living for Love below.
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Friday, September 7, 2012
MADONNA FRIDAY: MDNA TOUR REVIEW, SINGLES AND VIDEOS
AHHH!! I finally saw Madonna's MDNA tour last night at Yankee Stadium. It was EVERYTHING! The girl knows how to put on a show!!! From the opening of Girl Gone Wild to the finale of Celebration, I was enthralled! I think it was one of her most spirited, inspired tours she's ever done. I was mostly smiling and moving my hips for the whole show. AH-MAH-ZING! My fave parts? Oh would say the floating drum line in Give Me All Your Luvin', the Nicki Minaj cameo during I Don't Give A, and the fan fave off MDNA, I'm Addicted. Of course it was packed with a ton of hits we all know like Vogue, Like a Prayer and Papa Don't Preach. I also REALLY loved her mashup of Express Yourself and Born This Way, by Lady Gaga. Awesome!!! The show also made me REALLY appreciate her commitment to continuing the art of making great pop music, which brings us to today's post. MDNA has been GROSSLY under appreciated since its release last March and it's a damn shame. Madonna put together a fierce collection of pop songs that range from dark and scary to joyful to sexy to beautiful pop balladry. Some truly brilliant moments on this disc. If you haven't checked it out yet (c'mon!), do it and thank me later. Today I'm gonna give you a 1,2,3 punch of MDNA singles and videos with Give Me All Your Luvin', Girl Gone Wild and Turn Up the Radio.
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Friday, March 23, 2012
REVIEW: MADONNA - MDNA (DELUXE EDITION)
YAY!! I've heard it and the verdict is in. FABOOSH!!!! Really this album is way beyond expectation and the snippets do the songs no justice at all. It's an aural orgasm, one song after another it's own delicacy. There is A LOT of sounds here that you've never heard from Madonna, so get ready to experience her in a new way. It's hot, y'all. This is a review of the Deluxe edition, which features a second disc with five extra tracks, so hunker down and get ready to read my song-by-song account. Just do it, then get even MORE excited for MDNA's official release on Monday. Woohoo!!Preorder it now HERE. Here we go, the MDNA era has begun.......
Girl Gone Wild - Well this, the second single from MDNA, is without a doubt a dance floor killer. Madonna is all sex and sass on this gem. I've reviewed it before, so you're familiar with my thoughts on this little ditty. Next.
Gang Bang - "Bang, bang, shot you dead" sings Madonna on this angry song directed toward an ex-lover (presumably Guy Ritchie). Very dark, deep beats and violent lyrics. "I'm going straight to hell and I got a lot of friends there." Madge does NOT hold back her feelings on this track. It's a new sound for the Queen, and she handles it quite fiercely. "I said drive, bitch! And while you're at it, die bitch!"
I'm Addicted - OMG!!! This is one of the most addictive tracks Madonna has blessed us with in a while. All beeps and electronic wonder, I'm Addicted has great production and sexy lyrics. It's of-the-moment sounding and, again, outside of anything we've heard form the legend. Club banger for sure! This song is radio-ready in my opinion. It reminds me of something Kylie Minogue would love to get her hands on. A-MAH-ZING!!! You're gonna love it. The "M-D-N-A, M-D-N-A" chant at the end is perfection.
Turn Up the Radio - This rumored third single is absolute, pure joy. It's like an old school Madonna summer jam, everything you want for this time of the year. If you have a car, get ready to roll down the windows and sing at the top of your lungs. Again the production is superb, and this is possibly the most fun, flirty song Madonna's done since True Blue or Cherish. This is going to break up speakers all over the place in the coming months.
Give Me All Your Luvin' - duh. You know I love this song, peeps.
Some Girls - Starting with hard beats and robotic vocals about some girls having "fake tits" or "want to get their freak on", the song is heavily laced, vocally and instrumentally, with electronics. It sounds very clubby and I can see this being a club release. Sing-songy and cute, but not the best song on the album, but not a "skip it" track either. Sweet bridge.
Superstar - Okay, this one is a little filler. It's a love song that references everything from gangsters to Abe Lincoln. It's got a little girlish feeling to it, sort of like Jimmy Jimmy from True Blue. Simple and effective, but not quite up to par with the other tracks. Definitely the weak spot at this point in the album, but again, not a toss off completely. The dub step break down in the middle is kinda fun though.
I Don't Give A - Another aggressive track. I Don't Give A addresses Madonna obvious displeasure with some of the aspects she experienced during her last marriage. Yikes. Hope Guy can take some criticism. Ha. It's also a female empowerment song with lyrics about multitasking and being okay with leading your own life. "I can do ten things all at once, and if you have a problem, I don't give a..." Nicki Minaj jumps in with a pretty sick verse in the middle too declaring, "There's only one Queen, and that's Madonna." DUH! Overall, pretty funky shit.
I'm A Sinner - This is the first track that REALLY reminds me of Ray of Light in production, and it makes sense since William Orbit, the collaborator on RoL, takes up the duties on this song too. (among others) I'm a Sinner is an unapologetic ode being cool as hell. It's a mid-tempo rocker and has a Beautiful Stranger feel to it as well. Slightly 60s, slightly middle Eastern influenced. It's good times. There's also a call out to several saints that reads like the rap in Vogue. Ha.
Love Spent - Is that a banjo? I believe it is. This is the closest thing to a ballad so far on MDNA. Pretty, great vocals and strings, Madonna is wondering if the guy with her is there for the money. Hence the "spent" reference. "Spend your love on me. Now you have your money, spend it like it's nothing." It's hard and pretty all at once. Orbit gives us lots to listen to musically; the banjo, the strings, the electronic bubbling and the gorgeous breakdown add up to a pretty magical journey.
Masterpiece - Some of you are already familiar with this pretty ballad that won a Golden Globe for Best Original Song from Madonna's film W.E. It hearkens back to the days when Madonna would record ballads like Take a Bow, You'll See or This Used to Be My Playground. It's perhaps the most passionate Madonna has sounded in a ballad in some time.
Fallin Free - Written with Orbit and her brother-in-law, singer-songwriter Joe Henry, Fallin Free is simply sublime. I am so glad Madonna is recording ballads again. They've always been some of my faves. A beautifully distorted piano starts us off, and strings enhance song. Ray of Light comes to mind again with superb lyrics and production. It's a song about freedom and love and finding happiness. Her voice is really great on this song. Love it!! This is the last track on the standard edition of MDNA and it closes out the album perfectly.
DISC 2
Beautiful Killer - The first of the extra tracks on the US edition of MDNA, Beautiful Killer rocks along with a strumming guitar and lyrics about a lover who is a "beautiful killer with a beautiful face". Pretty good song, especially for an extra track, but it doesn't quite have the same feel of the tracks on the first disc. Great vocals and a pretty rad Papa Don't Preach-like string section right in the middle.
I Fucked Up - Quite the opposite of Gang Bang and I Don't Give A, I Fucked Up sees Madonna taking on a little responsibility for what may have ended her last marriage. These must have been written several weeks apart. Ha. It's really a lovely ballad with sweet lyrics and a rare moment of humble-pie on MDNA. I'm actually surprised this didn't make the main show, but here it is as an extra. Maybe it's the title? I like this track a lot. Great build-up to the ending too.
B-Day Song - This song is more of a rock-n-roll number than anything. Girlish and simple, Madonna gives us a little taste of M.I.A. on this track again. Perhaps her little middle finger stunt at the Super Bowl relegated this track to the Disc 2. Ha. This one doesn't quite fit into the swirling sounds on the main disc, but still a fun, Burning Up moment. Very The Ting Tings.
Best Friend - Frantic and unapologetic, Best Friend is a song about a relationship that is clearly over, and though you know you were right to end it, you still miss the person who was so special to you. Electronic sounds infuse this song with urgency and strength. Not gonna lie, this song is kinda deep. I think we've all been there, right?
Give Me All Your Luvin' (Part Rock Mix) - This is a pretty awesome remix, I must say. LMFAO takes this song and adds their Party Rockin' to it in a very effective way. Club ready and loud, it transforms the girly, bubblegum sound into something altogether different and dancey. This tracl has been available on iTunes for a while, so you can sample it there now if you'd like.
Girl Gone Wild - Well this, the second single from MDNA, is without a doubt a dance floor killer. Madonna is all sex and sass on this gem. I've reviewed it before, so you're familiar with my thoughts on this little ditty. Next.
Gang Bang - "Bang, bang, shot you dead" sings Madonna on this angry song directed toward an ex-lover (presumably Guy Ritchie). Very dark, deep beats and violent lyrics. "I'm going straight to hell and I got a lot of friends there." Madge does NOT hold back her feelings on this track. It's a new sound for the Queen, and she handles it quite fiercely. "I said drive, bitch! And while you're at it, die bitch!"
I'm Addicted - OMG!!! This is one of the most addictive tracks Madonna has blessed us with in a while. All beeps and electronic wonder, I'm Addicted has great production and sexy lyrics. It's of-the-moment sounding and, again, outside of anything we've heard form the legend. Club banger for sure! This song is radio-ready in my opinion. It reminds me of something Kylie Minogue would love to get her hands on. A-MAH-ZING!!! You're gonna love it. The "M-D-N-A, M-D-N-A" chant at the end is perfection.
Turn Up the Radio - This rumored third single is absolute, pure joy. It's like an old school Madonna summer jam, everything you want for this time of the year. If you have a car, get ready to roll down the windows and sing at the top of your lungs. Again the production is superb, and this is possibly the most fun, flirty song Madonna's done since True Blue or Cherish. This is going to break up speakers all over the place in the coming months.
Give Me All Your Luvin' - duh. You know I love this song, peeps.
Some Girls - Starting with hard beats and robotic vocals about some girls having "fake tits" or "want to get their freak on", the song is heavily laced, vocally and instrumentally, with electronics. It sounds very clubby and I can see this being a club release. Sing-songy and cute, but not the best song on the album, but not a "skip it" track either. Sweet bridge.
Superstar - Okay, this one is a little filler. It's a love song that references everything from gangsters to Abe Lincoln. It's got a little girlish feeling to it, sort of like Jimmy Jimmy from True Blue. Simple and effective, but not quite up to par with the other tracks. Definitely the weak spot at this point in the album, but again, not a toss off completely. The dub step break down in the middle is kinda fun though.
I Don't Give A - Another aggressive track. I Don't Give A addresses Madonna obvious displeasure with some of the aspects she experienced during her last marriage. Yikes. Hope Guy can take some criticism. Ha. It's also a female empowerment song with lyrics about multitasking and being okay with leading your own life. "I can do ten things all at once, and if you have a problem, I don't give a..." Nicki Minaj jumps in with a pretty sick verse in the middle too declaring, "There's only one Queen, and that's Madonna." DUH! Overall, pretty funky shit.
I'm A Sinner - This is the first track that REALLY reminds me of Ray of Light in production, and it makes sense since William Orbit, the collaborator on RoL, takes up the duties on this song too. (among others) I'm a Sinner is an unapologetic ode being cool as hell. It's a mid-tempo rocker and has a Beautiful Stranger feel to it as well. Slightly 60s, slightly middle Eastern influenced. It's good times. There's also a call out to several saints that reads like the rap in Vogue. Ha.
Love Spent - Is that a banjo? I believe it is. This is the closest thing to a ballad so far on MDNA. Pretty, great vocals and strings, Madonna is wondering if the guy with her is there for the money. Hence the "spent" reference. "Spend your love on me. Now you have your money, spend it like it's nothing." It's hard and pretty all at once. Orbit gives us lots to listen to musically; the banjo, the strings, the electronic bubbling and the gorgeous breakdown add up to a pretty magical journey.
Masterpiece - Some of you are already familiar with this pretty ballad that won a Golden Globe for Best Original Song from Madonna's film W.E. It hearkens back to the days when Madonna would record ballads like Take a Bow, You'll See or This Used to Be My Playground. It's perhaps the most passionate Madonna has sounded in a ballad in some time.
Fallin Free - Written with Orbit and her brother-in-law, singer-songwriter Joe Henry, Fallin Free is simply sublime. I am so glad Madonna is recording ballads again. They've always been some of my faves. A beautifully distorted piano starts us off, and strings enhance song. Ray of Light comes to mind again with superb lyrics and production. It's a song about freedom and love and finding happiness. Her voice is really great on this song. Love it!! This is the last track on the standard edition of MDNA and it closes out the album perfectly.
DISC 2
Beautiful Killer - The first of the extra tracks on the US edition of MDNA, Beautiful Killer rocks along with a strumming guitar and lyrics about a lover who is a "beautiful killer with a beautiful face". Pretty good song, especially for an extra track, but it doesn't quite have the same feel of the tracks on the first disc. Great vocals and a pretty rad Papa Don't Preach-like string section right in the middle.
I Fucked Up - Quite the opposite of Gang Bang and I Don't Give A, I Fucked Up sees Madonna taking on a little responsibility for what may have ended her last marriage. These must have been written several weeks apart. Ha. It's really a lovely ballad with sweet lyrics and a rare moment of humble-pie on MDNA. I'm actually surprised this didn't make the main show, but here it is as an extra. Maybe it's the title? I like this track a lot. Great build-up to the ending too.
B-Day Song - This song is more of a rock-n-roll number than anything. Girlish and simple, Madonna gives us a little taste of M.I.A. on this track again. Perhaps her little middle finger stunt at the Super Bowl relegated this track to the Disc 2. Ha. This one doesn't quite fit into the swirling sounds on the main disc, but still a fun, Burning Up moment. Very The Ting Tings.
Best Friend - Frantic and unapologetic, Best Friend is a song about a relationship that is clearly over, and though you know you were right to end it, you still miss the person who was so special to you. Electronic sounds infuse this song with urgency and strength. Not gonna lie, this song is kinda deep. I think we've all been there, right?
Give Me All Your Luvin' (Part Rock Mix) - This is a pretty awesome remix, I must say. LMFAO takes this song and adds their Party Rockin' to it in a very effective way. Club ready and loud, it transforms the girly, bubblegum sound into something altogether different and dancey. This tracl has been available on iTunes for a while, so you can sample it there now if you'd like.
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MDNA,
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012
NICKI MINAJ IS THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN IN NEW VIDEO: TURN ME ON
A combination of Bride of Frankenstein and Bjork's All is Full of Love video, Nicki Minaj provides vocals for David Guetta's Turn Me On. Gotta say, the song and video are pretty freakin' awesome!!! Nice to see Nicki using her vocals on this dance floor burner, not that she doesn't give us a little tast of her rapping skills. Don't worry! Enjoy this high tech clip. Doesn't Nicki sound like a higher-pitched Rihanna on this?Monday, January 23, 2012
NEW NICKI MINAJ: STUPID HOE
Okay. Well, I guess that the ultra-pop sound of Super Bass is not extending to the Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded album. This is straight up rap, hard sounding and not glittery AT ALL. Nicki is taking on a stupid hoe, I'm thinking Lil' Kim (duh), and pretty much ripping her a new a-hole. "Stupid hoes is my enemy. Stupid hoes is so whack. Stupid hoe shoulda befriended me, then she coulda pro'ly came back." HA! Scathing! The video IS similar to Super Bass in that it uses the bright colors and crazy makeup that made that video so delicious. Anyhoo, take a look and listen and see what you think. I think it's growing on me. In other news: Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded WAS to be released Valentine's Day, but has been pushed back to April 3rd. Not explanation why, but Nicki said on her twitter:"New Album Date: April 3rd. Pink Friday: ROMAN RELOADED. But have no fear. Tons of surprises before then ;). Love Always, HB"
Don't worry. It's coming.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
2011 AMAZY MUSIC AWARDS. SINGLES: 5-1
5. Super Bass by Nicki Minaj
4. We Found Love by Rihanna
3. Firework by Katy Perry
2. Till the World Ends by Britney Spears
1. Born This Way by Lady Gaga
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
NEW WILLOW SMITH FT. NICKI MINAJ: FIREBALL
Okay!! She is not kidding around anymore! No pun intended. Well, a little pun. Willow Smith is starring in her very own Hype Williams directed video for her new single featuring Nicki Minaj, Fireball. Guess what! This is song is freakin' good!!! And Willow is a dancer like I did not expect. Rock it out, girl. She's got another hit on her hands and this time she isn't going to develop whiplash cranking her head around. Check out the massive video for Fireball. Nice combo with Nicki too. She can rap clean and still kill it. Girl Power!!!!
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
ADORABLE 8 YR. OLD BRITISH GIRL PERFORMS SUPER BASS WITH NICKI MINAJ
She's got it going on!!! Sophie Grace Brownlee became an internet sensation performing Nicki Minaj's Super Bass and leave it to Ellen to bring them together. This little girl has flow and can sing like crazy!! Nicki is impressed. Watch the adorbs video below.
Monday, June 6, 2011
KANYE RELEASES FULL VIDEO FOR MONSTER
I thought he already did back in December, but it wasn't finished y'all!!! Here is the complete, 6 minute video for Kanye West's Monster ft. Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj and Bon Iver. Nicki's verse is so freakin' amazing it must be experienced. OH, and notice the disclaimer at the beginning. Ha. It's a pretty impressive video.Kanye West- Monster (ft. Rick Ross, Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj) from FEARMUSIK on Vimeo.
Friday, May 6, 2011
NEW NICKI MINAJ: SUPER BASS
"Somebody please tell him who the F' I is" Nobody needs to, gurl! Nicki Minaj unleashes her latest single and video from the deluxe version of her amazy #1, platinum album Pink Friday called Super Bass. The video is cute deluxe, that's for sure, and the song is catchy as all hell. Yay! Summer song!!! Nicki recently announced she is joining Britney Spears on her summer Femme Fatale tour starting in June. That should be fun. Anyhooooooooo.......watch the blacklit, hyper-bright colored video below. Good times, Nicki.Thursday, May 5, 2011
KATY PERRY HOLDS OFF BRITNEY ON THE HOT 100
Katy Perry hangs on again to the top spot on the Hot 100 for a fifth week with E.T., keeping Britney Spears' new remix of of Till The World Ends ft. Nicki Minaj and Ke$ha from the summit. The Spears' track surges back into the top 10, jumping from #11 to #3. So what is in between the two monster tracks? The lovely Adele with Rolling in the Deep. Girl Power! Ke$ha, who is featured in Brit's remix, is also in the top 10 on her own at #8 with Blow. Rock it out, beyotches!
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Adele,
Billboard,
Britney Spears,
charts,
Kanye West,
Katy Perry,
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Wednesday, February 9, 2011
NICKI MINAJ HITS #1 IN 11TH WEEK WITH PINK FRIDAY
Better late than never!! It's taken our lady Nicki Minaj 11 weeks, but her debut album Pink Friday has hit the top of the Billboard 200. The album was released in November and debuted at #2, remaining in the top 10 for it's entire run so far. Now, thanks in part to SNL and Nicki being awesome, Pink Friday is the #1 album in the country. I'm so glad!!! I love this album. It's really smart and funny and lyrically genius. Go Nicki! This is the first time a female rapper has hit #1 since Foxy Brown's Chyna Doll took the top stop on February 13, 1999. Nicki is the bomb!
Friday, February 4, 2011
NEW NICKI MINAJ VIDEO: MOMENT 4 LIFE
"Once Upon a time there lived a king named Nicki..." Love, love, loving Ms. Minaj these days. Here is the video for her latest single Moment 4 Life (ft. Drake). First of all, I really like the mellow vibe on this song. The video starts out with some pretty darn good acting by Nicki as herself AND her fairy godmother. Funny stuff. Drake is looking darn pretty cute too. Anyhoo, enjoy it and pass it along. Nicki is the new Queen of Rap.Nicki Minaj - Moment 4 Life
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Thursday, December 30, 2010
WATCH KANYE'S VIDEO FOR "MONSTER"
Kanye West has released a video for his new single Monster and it's chock full of stars. Nicki Minaj, Jay-Z, Rick Ross and Bon Iver. Watcha' think? It's pretty dark, no? This is close to what I imagined would have been Lady Gaga's video for HER song Monster if she had made one (and I wish she would have).Wednesday, December 15, 2010
AMAZY MUSIC AWARDS: TOP 15 ALBUMS OF 2010
15. Fixin' to Thrill - Dragonette. The Canadian band delivered an album full of
catchy, dark dance-pop that took songs like We Rule the World and Fixin' to Thrill and put them directly on my gym playlist. I'm sure we're gonna hear plenty more from these hipsters in the future.
14. Night Work - Scissor Sisters. The Sisters are back! Their highly anticipated third cd brought plenty of sass and raunch to the masses. There's even an appearance by Sir Ian McKellan! Top that!!! Pure 70s, roadhouse disco (if there is such a thing) permeates Night Work and Jake is in singing like nobody's business. The amazing Invisible Light and Skin That Cat are highlights for me, but the whole thing is worth a spin on your iPod and a spin on the dance floor.
13. We Are Born - Sia. Sia put aside some of her woefulness in favor of a party record, delivering We Are Born with plenty of fun. Her cover of Madonna's somber Oh, Father even somehow seems uplifting on this record, and it's brilliant. Academia, Clap Your Hands and The Fight set the tone for an awesome sing-along album that places Sia in the forefront of new pop music.
12. Teenage Dream - Katy Perry. While Perry may have sold out a bit on this, her second record, it's an easy sell. Teenage Dream was my fave song of the year and California Gurls was undeniably catch beyond belief. Firework, Peacock, E.T. and Hummingbird Heartbeat are great tracks and could easily be singles. There are still more hits to come from this album, so buckle up for Katy in 2011.
11. Soldier of Love - Sade. Ah, there is nothing like relaxing to some Sade, and she gave us beautiful music to zone out to this year. Soldier of Love showcases Sade's deep, rich voice on songs that will melt your toes for sure. The title track, Moon and the Sky...oh hell...all of the songs are lush in a way that only Sade can do. Bravo, girl. You made the lovers record of 2010.10. The Sea - Corinne Bailey Rae. Still mourning the loss of her husband to a drug overdose, Rae has delivered a record full of angst, lost love and passion. Perhaps one of the best songs of the year remains unreleased from this album, Are You Here. It is truly one of the most beautiful songs of heartbreak that you will ever hear in your entire life. Corinne's voice is full of emotion and the album is a reflection of her recent life experiences. Check it out for a good cry.
9. Pink Friday - Nicki Minaj. It took 3,000 guest appearances on other people's records to get there, but Minaj dropped a bomb-diggity album with Pink Friday. Catchy, poppy, naughty and funny, Minaj takes over where Lil' Kim left off (and Kim ain't happy about it apparently) and doesn't take a wrong step on this debut album. Roman's Revenge is brutal, Your Love is sweet, Right Thru Me is epic. Nicki lived up to the hype no doubt. Love this album.
8. Glee: The Music. The Power of Madonna. Well of course Madonna makes her way onto my countdown somehow. The second I heard that Glee was doing a whole episode in tribute of the Queen of Pop I knew I would love it. Well, first I shat myself, then I knew I would love it. It's really an excellent tribute. The mashup of Borderline and Open Your Heart is inspired and Like a Prayer is still an amazingly moving song. What a great recording of great songs by a great artist. Bravo, Glee. You rocked this one out.
7. Memphis Blues - Cyndi Lauper. I mean, Cyndi is just about the most talented person ever. I swear she can do anything. I wasn't too excited when I heard she was following up her amazy 2008 album Bring Ya To The Brink with an album of blues covers, but I was W-R-O-N-G!!! Cyndi's voice is perfect for the blues and she sings with such conviction that you can feel every bit of joy, pain and longing in her voice on tracks like the perfect Down So Low and Crossroads. I can't wait to see what genre she'll tackle next, but I do know it will be perfection. From 80s icon to blues chanteuse, Cyndi's got it all.
6. Flesh Tone - Kelis. This album of dance music is remarkable in it's catchiness, consistency and groove. Kelis is more known for her hip hop stylings and her Milkshake, but this album Flesh Tone proved that she is a dance floor diva indeed! Acapella, Fourth of July, Scream: it's a non-stop party. What a breath of fresh air to have an artist no rely on their past successes and copy them over and over for the sake of selling records. This album was largely ignored, and a lot of people missed out because of it. But not me. Get it now.
5. Have One On Me - Joanna Newsom. Freak-folk some call it. Lovely and
4. Animal/Cannibal - Ke$ha. Say what you will, Ke$ha put out one of the catchiest, funniest records of the year. Dinosaur alone is worth the buy (Hittin' on me, what? You need a CAT scan) Every song is memorable and she has clearly hit the mainstream with it, having her second #1 with We R Who We R from the supplement EP Cannibal (the first of course being the jam-tastic Tik Tok). Putting these two records together, it's a no-brainer for one of my fave albums of the year. Can she follow it up? Who freakin' cares? Just enjoy this one.3. Aphrodite - Kylie Minogue. Wow! 20 some-odd years into her career and
Kylie is still the Goddess of Pop. So it's appropriate that her latest album is called Aphrodite. A pure dance record, Aphrodite opened big with the single All the Lovers, arguably the best Kylie track since Can't Get You Out of My Head, and the rest of the cd packs a punch as well. Especially the title track that I can't BELIEVE hasn't been released as a single. Get Outta My Way has been on every show on tv lately and there are more dance floor gems than you can shake a dick at. Kylie never disappoints and this year is no exception.
2. Body Talk Pt. 1, 2 & 3 - Robyn. Wow! Three albums in one year is an amazing accomplishment in itself, but three GREAT albums is even better. Robyn dropped Body Talk Pts. 1, 2 & 3 on an mostly unsuspecting public this year and had a dance party that would not stop. Singles Dancing on My Own, Hang With Me and Indestructible were just the tip of the iceberg as there were tons of single-worthy songs on the three sets. In My Eyes, Love Kills, U Should Know Better (w. Snoop Dogg) and Stars 4-Ever could have easily been singles and equally beloved. Robyn is said to be returning to the studio in January already to record more music. I doubt she'll give us three in 2011, but we can always hope. Dance on, Robyn!!!
1. Head First - Goldfrapp. They did it again. Goldfrapp's fifth studio album, Head First, is near perfection. They have explored everything from cabaret to folk, disco to electro and now they are firmly set in the 80s groove of Olivia Newton John and Billy Joel if they were producted by the Pet Shop Boys or Erasure. The album doesn't have a bad track on it. Singles Rocket, Alive and Believer were three of the most entrancing songs of the year, and don't get me started on Head First, Dreaming or I Wanna Life. There last album, Seventh Tree, topped my 2008 list and now they've done it again. Their live shows are top-notch and this one was no exception. Goldfrapp is exciting and smart and innovative and they prove it time and again.
Labels:
Corinne Bailey Rae,
Cyndi Lauper,
Dragonette,
GLEE,
Goldfrapp,
Joanna Newsom,
Katy Perry,
Ke$ha,
Kelis,
Kylie Minogue,
Nicki Minaj,
Robyn,
Sade,
Scissor Sisters,
Sia
Thursday, December 9, 2010
AMAZY MUSIC AWARDS: SINGLES (10-6)
10. Your Love - Nicki Minaj
9. Whataya Want From Me - Adam Lambert
8. Tik Tok - Ke$ha
7. Believer - Goldfrapp
6. Ice Cream Truck - Cazwell
Labels:
Adam Lambert,
Amazy Music Awards,
Cazwell,
Goldfrapp,
Ke$ha,
Nicki Minaj
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
AMAZY MUSIC AWARDS: SINGLES (20-16)
20. Symphonies - Dan Black
19. Right Thru Me - Nicki Minaj
18. California Gurls - Katy Perry
17. Rude Boy - Rihanna
16. Telephone - Lady Gaga
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