Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Girlicious: Like me


Like Me was released as the debut single from Girlicious, the group and album of the same name.  That album was their self-titled debut Studio album and they were created by the same person who founded the Pussycat Dolls. That person is Robin Antin and she has also worked with the likes of Paris Hilton and No Doubt.

Girlicious: Baby Doll


Baby Doll was released as the third single from American girl group, Girlicious. It was also released as the third single from the album of the same name. It was the girl group's self-titled debut Studio album.  Girlicious was formed from the same person who formed the Pussycat Dolls, Robin Antin.  Robin Antin has worked with other acts such as Paris Hilton and No Doubt.

Pussycat Dolls: When I Grow up


When I grow up was released as the lead single from the album entitled Doll Domination.  That was the Pussycat Doll's second Studio album and there were several editions released.  Including but not limited to the Mini Collection that I own on Compact Disc. It's a great collection, but I was after Doll Domination 2.0. That is what to me sounds so great. I have never heard of an album entitled that.

Pussycat Dolls: I don't need a man


I don't need a man was released as the fifth single from the album entitled PCD.  PCD was released as the debut album by the Pussycat Dolls, I just ordered that album from Amazon.com.  I downloaded the Music video for I don't need a man from iTunes, it's a great video but the format of it is not compatible with all of my devices, unlike the rest of the videos I have purchased from there.

Pussycat Dolls: Hush Hush; Hush Hush


Hush Hush; Hush Hush was released as the sixth and final single from the Doll Domination era.  I say Doll Domination era because the original ballad version of this song entitled Hush Hush, appears on the original version of Doll Domination but the remix produced by Dave Aude is only available on the re-release of Doll Domination, appropriately entitled Doll Domination 2.0 or the Mini Collection of Doll Domination.

Pussycat Dolls featuring Busta Rhymes: Don’t Cha


I can't wait to get Don't Cha on Compact Disc. I ordered PCD from Amazon.com the other day and I am getting very excited. PCD is the debut album by the Pussycat Dolls and Don't Cha is their debut single.  It's a great single and I highly recommend it.

A R Rahman and the Pussycat Dolls featuring Nicole Scherzinger: Jai Ho (You are my Destiny)


Jai Ho (You are my destiny) was released from the movie entitled Slumdog Millionnaire, at least as far as the orignal version of that song goes. That version does not include the Pussycat Dolls, but it is good none the less. However the Pussycat Doll version is far superior, featuring Nicole Scherzinger.  Nicole Scherzinger is a great singer and I highly recommend her work as a solo artist and part of the Dolls.

Saturday, April 27, 2013

Hamza Namira: El-Midan


El-Midan is kind of a depressing song.  I don’t like listening to it really, but there are so many other good songs on Insan that you can’t have it all.  I love listening to the album Insan because it is so amazing and El-Midan is pretty good when it gets started but it takes so long for that to happen.

Hamza Namira: Hila Hila


I am listening to Hila Hila for the first time and I think it's pretty exciting.  It is a Bonus Track found on Hamza Namira's second Studio album entitled Insan.  I think it's a pretty good song so I must have been saving it for last because I often do that; save the best for last.

Hamza Namira: Hansa


I am not sure what Hansa means in english but it is a very well-written song and I love the inspirational effect it has on me which is essentially embracing the Arabic culture because it is a nice song and off the top of my head, Hansa sounds somewhat like the word handsome and that fits in very well with Islamic life.

Hamza Namira: Insan


Insan is the first song listed on the album of the same name.  Insan, as I said, is Hamza Namira's second Studio album and it's great.  I love listening to Middle Eastern music when I want to escape from North America, both mentally and figuratively speaking.

Hamza Namira: Balady Ya Balady


Balady Ya Balady is also a great song.  I love the way it is sung but it is a little less exciting as compared to the preceding songs I usually listen to from Insan before I listen to this song.

Hamza Namira: Wushoosh


Wushoosh is a very well-written song.  After hearing Arabic all summer either being sung or spoken, I can safely say that Wushoosh is a great song because I am now accustomed to hearing and listening to Arabic.

Hamza Namira: Ya Hanah!


Now I am listening to Ya Hanah!  It's really exciting, Hamza Namira is great.  He totally got me through the summer of 2012 with his Music and I am forever grateful for that.

Friday, April 26, 2013

Karl Wolf: Carrera (2009 remix)

 

The 2009 remix of Carrera is great. As far as I know, Karl Wolf is a Christian but he has a huge presence in the Middle East. For example he visits the United Arab Emirates often. He is far more mainstream than most of the inhabitants of the Middle East and since he is a Christian, he might not completely reflect the Middle East; however I think his singing skills in particular are extraordinary and if I were from the Middle East, I would be very proud of him.

Karl Wolf: Ghetto Love


What was I thinking downloading Ghetto Love so many ages ago?  It was only a year and one half ago, but I was definitely ahead of my time, having downloaded so many Middle Eastern songs as of late.  Middle Eastern music is definitely on the rise, much like the Arab Spring.

Massari: Body Body (Cure & Cause Radio Mix)


I am impressed that I had enough sense to download this song years ago.  Body Body is a great song. It’s not the most well-written song I have ever heard.  However it fits right into my current repertoire of Middle Eastern music, my favorite Genre of the time.  Of course I still love Pop, but Middle Eastern music is new to me.

Kenan Doğulu: Çakkıdı


Now I am watching the Music video for Çakkıdı which is really exciting because I am eagerly awaiting the accession of Turkey into the European Union.  It will be the first accession of a country that is primarily outside or not on the European continent.  That is of course referring to the reliance that it will be admitted considering that Turkey has decided that it will withdraw its application unless it is admitted by 2023.

Ahmed Mekky: Atr El Hayah


I am watching the Music video for Atr El Hayah at this moment in time.  It’s pretty good but I was never really a fan of this song to begin with as I am trying to move away from Hip hop in general. However it’s a good transition from.  Ahmed Mekky is based in Egypt but he was born in Algeria, both countries in Northern Africa; but one a little closer to my heart: Egypt.

Hamza Namira: Wushoosh


Wushoosh is another great song, but I need a break from it.

Hamza Namira: Ya Hanah!


Ya Hanah! is a great song.  I love it but I should stop listening to it so much.

T.I.: Cruisin’


Cruisin’ is a pretty sick song.  Included as the eleventh track on Trouble Man: Heavy is the Head, it was produced by Lil C who definitely delivered a different feel for that album as opposed to the rest of the tracks included on it.  It’s pretty mellow but most definitely interesting as opposed to most tracks or songs which are of the same quality.  Of course I am referring to the “chill” effect it has, although it seems to do the opposite for me which is to completely invigorate.

T.I.: Go get it


I just finished blasting Go get it and it was crazy. I love listening to Hip hop really loud because it is so bassy. I can't think of any other Genre of music that has that much bass but there is always Electronic music to fall back on but it isn't as thick in my opinion. Hip hop has a really heavy bass line; whereas Electronic music has more of a disco line.

T.I.: Trap back Jumpin


Trap back jumpin is the third track included on Trouble Man: Heavy is the Head, T.I.'s eighth Studio album.  It was released as the fifth Promotional single to that album and there was a Music video filmed for it above and beyond that. It is actually a short film and the song talks about T.I.'s website essentially.  That website is www.TrapMuzik.com and it is phenomenal.

Wiz Khalifa: Work hard, Play hard


The Music video for Work hard, Play hard is sick.  You have to check it out on Wiz Khalifa’s video channel which isn’t really his, but none the less his label’s.  That channel is entitled AtlanticVideos and among his videos are others.  However Work hard, Play hard is a great Music video and since it is free to watch YouTube for all intensive purposes, I highly recommend it.

T.I. featuring Meek Mill: G season


G season is one of the sickest songs I have ever heard. Of course it is not for the faint of heart but it is good none the less and you should definitely check it out. It actually happens to be one of my favorite tracks on the album; T.I.'s eighth entitled Trouble Man: Heavy is the Head. That just so happens to be one of T.I.'s best albums ever released and so therefore I highly recommend it. Above and beyond that I highly recommend any album ever released by T.I. even though I have yet to hear them all. However I own Paper Trail and am planning on acquiring more.

T.I. featuring A$AP Rocky: Wildside


Wildside is a pretty exciting track. It features A$AP Rocky who I am not familiar with but I see he has an album or something with a recent release because I have seen it in a store. However I am not interested because he doesn't impress me that much. T.I. on the other hand blows me away more than you could ever know.  He talks about God in his songs nonstop, wears crosses in his videos and above and beyond that as he says in his songs God knows I'm hot as hell as in his rhymes are the best.

Wiz Khalifa featuring Cam’ron: The bluff


I’m watching the Music video for The Bluff and it’s pretty good.  Not as good as Work hard, Play hard; but it would be hard to beat that on any level.  I am still not sure if this will be the third official release from o.n.i.f.c. but there is a Music video for it and I think it would do pretty good.  I still haven’t heard the second official release yet.

Thursday, April 25, 2013

deadmau5: Maths


The track Maths is pretty exciting.  Included on deadmau5’s sixth Studio album as track number six, it sits pretty there with its numerical references.  The Studio album I am referring to care of deadmau5 is entitled >album title goes here< and it is a very exciting album above and beyond the significance of the title which some would argue is not significant at all.  But I think it’s pretty original even though once again you could argue there is no originality to it at all.

deadmau5: Take care of the proper paperwork


Once again I can’t stop listening to Take care of the proper paperwork because it is so exciting.  I tried some other hits by deadmau5 but I kept coming back to this particular track.  It’s very well-produced and I am growing somewhat tired of the others.  Anyhow I highly recommend >album title goes here<, deadmau5’s sixth Studio album.

Nari & Milani: Atom (Original mix)


I just finished listening to the Original mix of Atom produced by Nari & Milani for the first time today and it is actually a really great track. Included on Benny Benassi's Compilation album entitled Cavo Paradiso '12; it can most prominently be found there. The DJs and Producers included on that album are much more elusive than Benny Benassi, having worked with Madonna and the like. Of course I am most familiar with him through Madonna but that is because I am a huge fan of Madonna, if not the biggest.

Congorock: Ivory (Mumbai Science remix)


I have been listening to the Mumbai science remix of Ivory for quite a while now.  The name of the remix reminds me of Mumbai which is a very prominent city in India.  It was formerly known as Bombay and that is how most people in North America know it as.  It is essentially the financial capital of India and the New York city of India in and of sorts.  I am not sure where Bollywood is headquartered but Mumbai reminds me of that as well with Slumdog Millionaire being filmed there.

NO_ID & Martin Volt: Zelda (Hardwell edit)


Zelda is a great song. I recently blogged about it but the title inspires to do it more.  The track itself is a great one but since I am such a fan of the video game series of the same name, it's hard to ignore that fact. For example, the video game series is entitled The Legend of Zelda and I think that says it all. I was researching the list of games in the series last night and it is mind blowing how many there are and how many have not only impressed me but how many I have played to death.

No Doubt: Looking Hot


I am so tired of waiting for the re-release of the Looking Hot Music video but I can see their hesitation after essentially making one of the best Music videos of their career, in my opinion, only to have to pull it.  However Gwen Stefani is on the cover of Vogue for January of 2013 so I haven't lost hope.

No Doubt featuring Busy Signal and Major Lazer: Push and Shove


I am still waiting for the re-release of the Music video for Looking Hot since No Doubt pulled the original version because of Native American stereotype controversy.  I didn’t see anything wrong with it but I am not sensitive to that kind of discrimination so it wouldn’t bother me.  However I still have the amazing Music video for Push and Shove to rely on until the release the new and improved one for Looking Hot.

deadmau5: Maths


Maths is a great Electronic track. It was one of the first tracks I gravitated towards on >album title goes here<.  That is the title of deadmau5's sixth Studio album and I must say it's a pretty good one.  The track Maths has a mathematical feel as far as I am concerned although I would be hard-pressed to find any proof of that. However it must be entitled that for a reason. I recommend this track for reasons above and beyond that though. For example, it is the next best track in my opinion following Superliminal on the album, even though it is the sixth track whereas Superliminal is the first. But this album does have a difficult time sustaining a constant flow of energy.

deadmau5: October


October is a pretty good track. It appears as the tenth track on >album title goes here<, deadmau5's sixth Studio album. It's a pretty good album and I am pretty sure that deadmau5 had a complete plan to include the track October as the tenth track since October, the month is the tenth month in the Gregorian calendar.

deadmau5: Superliminal


Superliminal is the first track included on >album titled goes here<, deadmau5's sixth Studio album.  I received this album for Christmas of 2012 and stood the test of time pretty good although not as good as the preceding Electronic album I had been listening to. That album was produced by Tiësto and I generally prefer European DJs and/or Producers when it comes to Electronic music.  They tend to have a deeper understanding of what I like in an Electronic track.  deadmau5 is good, but he is a little young as well as not being from Europe.

deadmau5: Fifths (Max Zotti remix)


The Max Zotti remix of Fifths is pretty wild.  I can remember listening to this track at the end of 2011 and driving my neighbors nuts, with its extremely hardcore Electronic beat and sound effects.  It’s wild like I said and I highly recommend it as an appetizer of sorts if you are curious about deadmau5’s work.  I would then recommend the album entitled >album title goes here< if you want to be really adventurous.

deadmau5: Aural Psynapse (Original mix)


Aural Psynapse is a non-album single, however it is one of deadau5’s better singles and I would go so far as to say the best although I would have to re-evaluate that at another time.  It was the first track that caught my attention released by deadmau5.  I then went on to purchase the Max Zotti remix of Fifths which is also a great track.  It’s somewhat similar to the single released following Aural Psynapse as it has a mathematical title; that single was Maths.

deadmau5: Take care of the proper paperwork


Take care of the proper paperwork is a great track. It appears as the eighth track on >album title goes here<, deadmau5's sixth Studio album. >album title goes here< is a great album and I highly recommend it.  I also highly recommend Take care of the proper paperwork if you cannot afford the entire album or if you wish to purchase a solitary track. Take care of the proper paperwork is one of my favorite tracks on the album.  I would have to rate it as my second favorite.

No Doubt featuring Busy Signal and Major Lazer: Push and Shove


Listening to Push and Shove is one of the most exciting things I have ever done.  I received this Compact Disc months ago and I am still listening to this song nonstop.  That’s how good it is.  The Studio album itself is also called Push and Shove but I would have to say that I prefer the song Push and Shove over the album as a whole even though the album as a whole is amazing and astounding to listen to.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Girlicious: Like me


Like me was released as the debut single from Girlicious, from both the album Girlicious and the group of the same name. Girlicious was formed by Robin Antin primarily; she is responsible for the Pussycat Dolls as well.  I am a huge fan of the Pussycat Dolls and the Backstreet Boys so when I attended a concert for the boys and found out that Girlicious was opening. I decided I would get their debut album because it has some pretty good songs on it.

Girlicious: Baby Doll


Baby Doll was released as the third single from Girlicious, the group of the same name's self-titled debut album.  They have since only released one Studio album with one less group member and it didn't even show up on my radar.  However they are famous because of their affiliation with the Pussycat Dolls, a group I love.  I just purchased their debut Studio album because I am so in love with them, especially Nicole Scherzinger.

Pussycat Dolls: When I Grow up


When I grow up was released as the lead single from Doll Domination, the Pussycat Dolls' second Studio album.  I have the Mini Collection of that album which includes six tracks. There were three major releases of Doll Domination including the edition mentioned above, Doll Domination and Doll Domination 2.0.  I chose the Mini Collection because I could get my hands on it most easily, however I wanted Doll Domination 2.0.

Pussycat Dolls: I don't need a man


I don't need a man was apparently not released as an official single in the United States of America but other parts of the developed world, for example Canada. I actually downloaded the Music video for I don't need a man from iTunes because I was so impressed with it. I actually also just ordered the Studio album on which it's from entitled PCD, from Amazon.com as well. That was fun!

Pussycat Dolls: Hush Hush; Hush Hush


Hush Hush; Hush Hush was released as the sixth and final single from Doll Domination.  I received the Mini Collection of Doll Domination on Compact Disc years ago but I still listen to it to this day and the song aforementioned above, Hush Hush; Hush Hush is included on it. That song is not my favorite song on that CD but it is most definitely up there.

Pussycat Dolls featuring Busta Rhymes: Don’t Cha


Don't Cha was released as the debut single from the Pussycat Dolls. The Pussycat Dolls basically replaced the Spice Girls in my mind although they were nothing in comparison to.  But at least they were better looking than Destiny's Child. Nicole Scherzinger is like Kim Kardashian in my mind.  They even look alike. They both have beautiful faces with very similar features.

A R Rahman and the Pussycat Dolls featuring Nicole Scherzinger: Jai Ho (You are my Destiny)


Jai Ho (You are my destiny) was released from the movie Slumdog Millionnaire.  Of course there are two versions and the version featuring the Pussycat Dolls did not make the film.  But it is the superior version in my opinion because the Pussycat Dolls are one of the best-selling female groups of all-time. Nicole Scherzinger is great; her last name is German, much like mine, Crouse.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Girlicious: Baby Doll


I am just listening to Baby Doll yet again. It was the entire reason why I bought the album on which it is from entitled Girlicious. It was released by the group of the same name in 2008, referring to both the album and single.  I actually went to see Girlicious in concert before I bought the album and that inspired me further to purchase the album even though I had practically already been sold considering their affiliation with the Pussycat Dolls.

Girlicious: Stupid Sh**


Stupid Sh** by the group entitled Girlicious is a great song. It was officially released as the group's second official single and the Music video for the song is exciting. The group named Girlicious did fairly well but most of their success came from Canada. They were founded by the same person who formed the Pussycat Dolls and she is very well-known in the Hollywood community. Her name is Robin Antin.

Pussycat Dolls: When I Grow up


I am just listening to When I grow up. I love, When I grow up, because it talks about being careful what you wish for because you just might get it. I look at a lot of the people in the world who have nice cars and houses and then they wonder why they have to get up and go to work on Monday morning! That's why, be careful what you wish for because you just might get it.

Pussycat Dolls: I don't need a man


I don't need a man was released as the fifth single from the debut album released by the Pussycat Dolls.  But it was not released in the United States of America as an official single. However that did not stop me from buying the Music video as a Digital download and supporting the song. In fact, I feel so strongly about the single entitled I don't need a man, that I have gone ahead and ordered the album on which it is from; from Amazon.com. That album is officially entitled PCD.

Pussycat Dolls: Hush Hush; Hush Hush


Hush Hush; Hush Hush was released as the sixth final single from Doll Domination.  I received the Mini Collection of Doll Domination on Compact Disc; in an effort to purchase the second edition of Doll Domination. That edition is appropriately entitled Doll Domination 2.0 and I highly recommend that!  I also recommend the Mini Collection but it is not as good.

Pussycat Dolls featuring Busta Rhymes: Don’t Cha


Don't Cha was released as the debut single from the Pussycat Dolls. I love PCD right now due in large part to Nicole Scherzinger and I am not referring to their debut album when I say PCD.  Rather the acronym for the group, however their debut album entitled PCD is also great.  I just ordered it from Amazon.com.

A R Rahman and the Pussycat Dolls featuring Nicole Scherzinger: Jai Ho (You are my Destiny)


Jai Ho (You are my destiny) by the Pussycat Dolls, is a great song. To be technical, the primary artist listed on the Pussycat Doll version of this song is A R Rahman. Nicole Scherzinger is also listed as a featured artist even though she is the lead singer of the group. That is most likely due to the fact that she was departing from the group at that time and endeavoring on a solo career. That didn't go over very well, but the Pussycat Doll version of Jai Ho is great. My research has found that their version is officially entitled Jai Ho (You are my destiny).

Ke$ha: Die young


Die young is a great song. I highly recommend it. It was released as the first single from the album Warrior.  Warrior is American recording artist Ke$ha's second Studio album and it's great.  The tracks on it are amazing and it's a pretty big departure from her previous work which is refreshing.  It's not that her previous work is bad by any means but I love the new side of Ke$ha.  Her previous work included Animal and Cannibal among others but also a great remix album entitled I am the dance commander + I command you to dance: the remix album.

Ke$ha: C’mon


C’mon was released as the second single to Ke$ha’s second Studio album entitled Warrior.  It’s a great album and I highly recommend it.  It might not do as well as her preceding work and most likely is not.  However that shouldn’t prevent you from getting it as there are some pretty well-written songs included on it.  C’mon is just one example and since it was released as an official single, there is a Music video to accompany it which is outstanding.

Ke$ha: TiK ToK


TiK ToK was released as the debut single to Ke$ha's debut album entitled Animal. We r who we r was released as the lead single to Cannibal, her follow-up to Animal and Die young was released as the lead single to her follow-up to that entitled Warrior.  When I say her follow-up to that I am referring to Cannibal; her second major release.