I am so pumped about this year. The best of the best are finally coming back to where they belong, in the spotlight. No offense to J. Biebz, who I adamantly believe is one of the most talented new artists, but I am so tired of his prepubescent vocals. I miss the heart, soul and pain of yesteryear.
1st and foremost MY FAVORITE BAND IN THE WHOLE ENTIRE UNIVERSE is finally making another album. The RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS ARE BACK! No title or release date, to my knowledge, have been released. I just know that in this year I will be blasting a new RHCP album loud and proud. I have not been this excited in a very long time. This band has gone through so much since 1983; from the drugs to the variety of guitarists. A new (and young) guitarist, Josh Kinghoffer, is making his debut on the Red Hot's 10th album. At only 31 he has to prove himself to critics, but especially to die-hard fans like myself. I for one am beyond ecstatic either way. The minute the tour dates are released I am buying front row tickets. Anthony Kiedis was in fact my first celebrity crush. More FUN FACTS about me, MY FAVORITE SONG EVER RECORDED is Breaking the Girl off of Blood Sugar Sex Magik. If you haven't heard it go to YOUTUBE ASAP! And while you're there check out TRISTAN CLOPET'S cover of it. That boy made me shed tears. Keep an eye and ear out for that talented young man, PLEASE! His EP Purple is the shit and is definitely a great addition to my online album collection. Also every time I've played Dani California on "Rock Band" I've gotten 100%, either on vocals or drums. And Porcelain off of Californication is the definition of the most beautiful lullaby I have ever heard. Not that it makes me sleepy but it speaks to my unconscious and reminds me that I am delicate and precious.
The next album I am definitely waiting for is the Foo Fighters. According to the November 25th issue of Rolling Stone, Dave Grohl, my favorite drummer next to Travis Barker, is reconnecting with his Nirvana Peeps, Butch Vig, producer, and Krist Novoselic, bassist. This will be the Fighters' 7th album and the 1st since the 2007 release of Echoes, Silence, Patience and Grace. If you're not amped about them getting a record together checkout my favorite Nirvana song Smells Like Teen Spirit. (Another Nirvana fave: Come as You Are). As for great Fighters' tracks Everlong (acoustic), Hero and Best of You. Oh and I say the acoustic version of Everlong because let's face it, it's always better acoustic. That is my opinion and I'm sticking to it. (Great example: Play both versions of Incubus' I Miss You and let me know, k thanks). And the words, ahh, "If everything could ever be this real forever. If anything could ever be this good again. The only thing I'll ever ask of you, you've gotta promise not to stop when I say when. She sang." I call Everlong my love song to music. For me music is REAL and GOOD and FOREVER. As for Best of You the line, "Were you born to resist or be abused? I swear I'll never give in, I refuse..." POWERFUL. And if you need me to explain Hero, just go rent Varsity Blues. That scene gets you so amped up it could possibly incite a riot...FACT!
The 3rd album I am anxiously awaiting is Carter IV. I think that is a given for ummm, everyone. Lil Wayne has been around for a minute now. I remember being a senior in high school (2003, damn kid) and bumpin' Way of Life featuring Birdman and TQ (btdubs, what happened to that dude?). Weezy has clearly grown as an artist since that point. I don't care what anyone says, the Carter III was my jumpoff. DRAKE learned radio monopolization from 2008 Weezy. I still have that album in my car, going so hard. You Aint Got Nothing with Juelz Santana and Fabolous was my favorite. The lyrics, ahh a masterpiece of combination. I had the privilege of seeing Lil Wayne live in 2008 at Hot 97's Summer Jam about a week before his album's release. Okay, Pussy Monster for 15 minutes, enough said. And if right now you're like "What's Pussy Monster?" Immediately go to YOUTUBE. It is beyond raunchy but my goodness, YUMMY! Honestly, if RANSOM with him and DRAKE is any indication of what Carter IV is bringing to the table, I am so ready. I obviously purchased I am Not a Human Being, which was released while he was still in Prison. For me it was a great mixtape but definitely the calm before the storm.
My girl Adele. Now this girl has a voice on her that is so soulful that I wish I had another word to use besides soulful. Her new album entitled 21 is set to be released in February 2011. How appropriate because she is only 21. How crazy is that? For all my 21 and over people, think about what your 21st year of life was like and try and make a comparison because right now I feel ashamed. The first single off the album is called Rolling in the Deep. It is a great "WOMEN RULE" song. The next single, out on the 24th of this month, is Someone Like You and it shivers my inner core. If that song does not immediately make you a fan, again go to YOUTUBE, which you probably already have open to use as a reference, and look up Melt My Heart to Stone. For every female out there these words have rang true at least once, "And I hear your words that I made up. You say my name like there could be an us. I best tidy up my head. I'm the only one in love..." WHAT? Oh you remember who he was ladies.
The last artist that I have to mention that brings pure excitement to my life is Lykke Li. This girl is so funky. And through her songs you can just tell that this girl knows what she wants, she is cool, calm and collected, and is a down ass chick. The instruments she chooses to use and the beats that are created are like no other and evoke a spirit that seemed to be lost inside your deepest self. Yea, it's like that. Her first single, Get Some, is pretty good. Not absolutely in love with it but I dig it. I prefer the remix with the coolest "Loser" ever, Beck. It flows so much better. Her second single, I Follow Rivers, is really good. The sound is so speakeasy chill to me, underground and sensual. Her album Youth Novels was incredible. My boy Corey introduced me to her with the song Breaking it Up, which gives me the same vibe as I Follow Rivers. From the first time I listened to her I was infatuated with her sound and voice. There are several unique voices out right now, Adam Levine, Caleb Followill and hers are some of the best. Time Flies is my favorite song by her. To be honest it helps me cope with my own situation. Lykke Li proves her skill by remaining a dominant force on Gifted, the NASA track featuring Kanye West. If you can hold your own next to Kanye then you are no Miss Swift. Lykke Li is straight dope.
Several other artists are bringing it in 2011. For all those GaGa creepers she's coming back. Born this Way is on its way kids. I am not the biggest fan but I dig the shit out of her style. She's funky fresh. And I don't care what anyone says, I know there are many great Lady GaGa tracks but, I absolutely adore Love Game. Still gets me hyped in the club; let's be honest it would still get me hyped if I heard it in Forever 21. GaGa's last, Fame Monster opened me up to her a lot more so I think this album should be a good one. Chris Martin and his boys are back for album number 5. Violet Hills from Coldplay's 4th, Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends, is a classic example of powerful poetry set to song. But my all time fave is Sparks from the 2000 album Parachutes. That song is a definitely in the running for possible wedding songs! For most it's get the boyfriend, get engaged, then choose a wedding song. Not this chick. Although not a huge fan, please don't tell, U2 is coming back as well this year. I don't dislike them but I never got into them. Sorry. But I do love Bono for all the good he does for this world.
And yes she's back again "Bitches!" Britney is making her way back. Her guest appearance on GLEE could not have been just that. I knew there was a PR tactic behind that one.
A band who made their 2009 debut is blowing up. Cage The Elephant needs to be experienced. To me they are a less R&B and more of a gritty local band version of Kings of Leon. Same Southern Swagger but younger and rawer. Their 2009 semi-hit, Aint No Rest for the Wicked, reminds me so much of Sublime it's scary. Their new album Thank-You Happy Birthday, out now, is worth giving a listen to. My fave is Indy Kidz. Although my clothing mostly consists of Free People and Urban Outfitters, I take the mockery and put it behind me because this song is the shit! Always Something is definitely very dark and dirty. And if you are a huge fan of KOL like myself, you will love Cage's song Flow. Southern and melodious.
Speaking of R&B, Jamie Fox just released an album called Best of My Life. Cannot lie, I haven't heard any of it yet except the single, Fall For Your Type featuring DRAKE. This song gets an A+ in my gradebook. When Jamie is on he is on. You guys remember Neyo's She Got Her Own. Jamie killed it on that. This song reminds me of it because it is an ode to those rare specimen of women that usually get neglected; independent chicks like me and my girls that work, go to school, and take care of business. I digress, point is this new track is so delicious.
2010 was great do not get me wrong but 2011 will shock and awe. Sorry 2010 but the past was meant to get passed and excel beyond. Sometime this week I'll break down my faves of 2010, probably manana. We'll see. Honestly, there is no way we cannot discuss Pink Friday, My Dark Twisted Fantasy, Congratulations and Come Around Sundown. Ahh and I have to go over my new found love for The Black Keys and their newest album Brothers. And also why their drummer parties with Ke$ha :-/
Today's Mood: Imagine by John Lennon
Favorite Song of 2010: All I Want is You by Miguel ft. J. Cole (still going hard on my playlist)
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