I must have looked very stupid following my 2011 Grammy predictions, where I said the award was Bieber’s to win and eventual winner Esperanza Spalding was just included to round out the numbers…but the rest of the internet was as surprised as me with the eventual result. This year is just as difficult to judge, … Continue reading
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A Week In The Life…04/02/12
TUNE of Right Now: Give Me All Your Luvin’ (Feat. Nicki Minaj & M.I.A.) – Madonna If I took into account the whole week that has just gone, my TUNE of the week should probably be Kelly Clarkson Stronger or Swedish House Mafia Antidote. But I knew what song would be on repeat by the … Continue reading
Best of 2011: Best Single 20-11
20) Jay-Z and Kanye West – Otis (Feat. Otis Redding) Otis is the sound of two of the industry’s best rappers messing around in the studio over an Otis Redding sample. The fun these guys are having is so infectious you can’t help but want to join in with your own verse. Watch their faces … Continue reading
The Problem with Bonus Tracks Pt. 2
It has been nearly 2 months since I last complained about bonus tracks, so the part 2 I had planned to write just after this article is long overdue. Ivar _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push([‘_setAccount’, ‘UA-11176202-2’]); _gaq.push([‘_trackPageview’]); (function() { var ga = document.createElement(‘script’); ga.type = ‘text/javascript’; ga.async = true; ga.src = (‘https:’ == document.location.protocol … Continue reading
Best of 2010: Best Single 40-31
Here we go, this is the big one, Best Single of 2010. With multiple entries from Rihanna, Lady GaGa and some unexpected latecomers, what could be at the top? The first two posts will feature just album artwork, while the top 20 will give an overview why those selected songs were my favourite of the … Continue reading
Best of 2010: Top 25 Albums 25-11
2010 has been an incredible year for music, a fact few can deny. With emerging talent from both the UK and US delivering stellar debut records, those artists returning with new music for the new year had even more of a challenge if they were to beat the new breed. These are my picks for … Continue reading