Sex on Fire - Kings of Leon

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If there’s a list for ‘10 rock bands to listen in 2008’, they’ll definitely make it based on this debut single of their latest album. The interesting about alternative rock music is that it doesn’t give you too much of what you can get from mainstream music, just enough to ‘ignite your appetite’, and yet still maintained the edge of rock music should have; and not to forget something cool (something significant) that sets them apart from the others. It is amazing when this single manages to meet all these elements, with the mind-blowing’ tune and that edgy vocal.
Another great rock number in 2008? Why not?

rate: 9.0/10

Sex On Fire - Kings Of Leon

Poker Face - Lady Gaga

Singles European Cover

The newest pop dance diva? Time will tell…

But one thing is for sure, she’s doing great so far with her music. Think the lead single is already good enough to name her the future star of pop, or dance, well wait until you have this one. Heavier beats, stronger tunes, definitely fits the criteria of being a great dance track. Looks like we will have an alternative for dance music, if we continuously being amazed by her music. We love the beat, but we’re hoping they’re not just keep on repeating…

rate: 8.0 / 10

Love Lockdown - Kanye West

kanye west

Be prepared to be stunned. ‘Gold Digger’, ‘Stronger’, ‘Flashing Lights’ might have shown how great he can be as a rapper, with the constant surprises he delivered in his music, but that’s not the best that he could give, apparently. Showing more emotions & vulnerability in this one, and perhaps all the music in this current new album, he did take a break from doing what he did best, rapping, and sung the whole track with not even a single rap. Kudos no.1 for that. Some might think it’s slightly bland and lacking that little bump needed as his previous singles having, but the comparison is definitely not working this time around. Applaud should be awarded for Kanye’s drastic ‘makeover’ of his music, as the music is working well, at least it is for me.

rate: 8.5 / 10

I Don't Care - Fall Out Boy

Fall Out Boy

Keep Rockin’ !!!

It’s always thrill to see how they channel their attitudes into the music they made, including this one as well. Sometimes it tend be too much of them in one track, but not this one for sure. Love the catchiness, wildness, and the most important one: the I don’t care attitude. If you’re a big fan of pop punk music, give this one a try.

rate : 8.5 / 10

Right Here (Departed) - Brandy

Another much waited comeback this year definitely. With all the bizarre that hit her lately, she definitely deserves some applaud for still being able to pull of a great lead single. We already how well she is, with of course her beautiful vocal; and that did really translated into this one, perfectly spot on without over did it. It is clear that this single is meant to be a great commercially & radio-friendly r&b / pop tune, as it doesn’t portray too much of brandy’s vocal range showing. Thumbs up for coming back with great music!

rate: 8.0/10

Right Here (Departed) - Brandy

All or Nothing - Theory of a Deadman

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It is totally fine sticking back to what you did best, at least you don’t need to worry when things just get all over the place. This new single of theirs might not sound any different from their previous one back in the days; at least it doesn’t turn out to be bad. It might also be an advantage for them to sound slightly similar to their mentor (Nickelback) in this one, since this is the kind of music of Nickelback that we love so much, though it is obviously not a good idea of stepping on the same ground for ages. Anyway good try!

rate: 7.5/10

Green Light - John Legend featuring Andre 3000

Andre 3000 & John Legend

John nailed it. Vibe, tempo, everything just works for me! It’s really amazing to see John Legend sounds so fun this time around, though we love what he did previously as well. The collaboration with Andre blends some of the ‘Outkast funkiness’ into the music, which is obviously a plus for the track. Hit the dance floor with this dance track today!

rate: 8.5 / 10