This song comes from this American pop duo’s debut album, “Treats,” which was released back in May 2011. My coworker Colleen who brought this to my attention, and with a name like Sleigh Bells I was expecting Christmas music, except for the bell noise I was pleasantly surprised.
Sleigh Bells – Rill Rill
[audio http://www.hulkshare.com/dl/y8egali89nxd/Rill+Rill.mp3]Undun is in stores today, and I recommend you pick it up. Still one of the most organic hip hop groups left, The Roots have managed to put together another fantastic album. I have to warn people, this is in no way filled with any instant radio singles, it even has four instrumental tracks on it. Instead you get quality, conscious music that tells a story. “Lighthouse,” is one of those tracks that actually has a catchy chorus you can get stuck in your head. Give it a listen, then go pick up the album.
The Roots ft. Dice Raw – Lighthouse
[audio http://www.hulkshare.com/dl/yyb8rc7xl8ru/08.Lighthouse+%28feat.+Dice+Raw%29.mp3&titles=08.Lighthouse (feat. Dice Raw).mp3]There are mash-ups and then there is this. MashUp Germany takes a ton of hits over the past year, seamlessly combines them together and they even made a video. Check it out.
MashUp-Germany – Top of the Pops 2011
A little Frank to make your Tuesday go by with some holiday cheer. Here is a Kaskade remix done all the way back in 2004, yet his label wouldn’t let him release it. Looks like St. Nick left us this one in our wooden shoes last night.
Frank Sinatra – Mistletoe And Holly – Kaskade Mix
This album is shaping up really nicely, here is another track off Common’s new album, The Dreamer, The Believer, In stores December 20th. I have heard around 4 songs and I have to say it looks like we are in for a treat this holiday.
Common ft. John Legend – The Believer
T-Pain runs with George Constanza’s infamous line and turns it into a party track, complete with Pitbull.
T-Pain ft. Pitbull – It’s Not You (It’s Me)
Quite possible the best party song to come out in the last who knows how many years, gets a treatment from Benny Benassi (Beautiful People, Cinema, Satisfaction). I still think I will go with the original, but this is definitely worth a listen.
LMFAO – Party Rock Anthem (Benny Benassi Mix)
[audio http://www.hulkshare.com/dl/pm2ct03dj14f/Party+Rock+Anthem+%28Benny+Benassi+Club+Mix%29.mp3]I can’t believe I am posting this. This is Nicki’s first single off her new album, Pink Friday : Roman Reloaded. Nicki has had a great deal of success this past year, mostly because just like her labelmate Drake, she can rap and sing. Yes, some of her lyrics are ridiculous, and this song is no different, but she has become hip hop’s Lady Gaga if you will, amassing a ton of fans both female and male. This song is just her alter ego Roman going off, with lines such as: “ain’t on my period, but I got a little pad,” “and I ball…, underwear.” Oh yes, this is what sells today. I can’t be too harsh she has had some great singles that you can’t help but like, and she, like Lil’ Wayne, gives very nice features on other songs. Take a listen and judge for yourself, but I can’t see people liking this. Just my two cents.
Nicki Minaj – Roman In Moscow
[audio http://www.hulkshare.com/dl/0f71clbst70w/Roman+In+Moscow.mp3]Final one from the vault for now, this one brings together Yeezy and Pain back around the “Good Life,” era. Over a simple piano backdrop, Kanye and T-pain go back and forth delivering a chilling sounding track. This eventually went to Good Music artist GLC, but didn’t sound as good as the original.
T-Pain & Kanye West – Flight School
[audio http://www.hulkshare.com/dl/9booo7qvf4va/Kanye+West+-+Flight+School+%28Feat.+T-+Pain%29.mp3]Here is a new song off The Black Keys upcoming album, El Camino. In stores, December 6th, right in time for the holidays.
The Black Keys – Sister
Always On Shuffle 