Showing posts with label Rolling in the Deep. Show all posts
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1/02/2012
Amazing songs
The year 2011 saw many artists release amazing songs and some, well, not so amazing. Either way, we enjoyed them!
From the amazing Adele to new entrants such as Bon Iver, Skrillex and Nicki Minaj, all fought profusely for the top spot. No questions asked, it belongs to Adele, obviously.
I decided to find out the top 20 songs of 2011 as we don't have much of year-end charts in Bahrain.
So here they are, and remember they are based on the music, not popularity.
I'm sure most of you haven't heard some of these songs. If you haven't, then you must. They are amazing. The Top 20 Songs Of 2011:
1. Adele - Rolling In The Deep
2. Adele - Someone Like You
3. Foster The People - Pumped Up Kicks
4. Jay-Z & Kanye West - Niggas In Paris
5. Frank Ocean - Novacene
6. Bon Iver - Holocene
7. Lady Gaga - The Edge Of Glory
8. Chris Brown Ft Busta Rhymes & Lil Wayne - Look At Me Now
9. Nicki Minaj - Superbass
10. The Joy Formidable - Whirring
11. Katy Perry - Firework
12. Beyonce - Countdown
13. Radiohead - Lotus Flower
14. Nicola Roberts - Beat Of My Heart
15. Lady Gaga - You And I
16. Drake Ft Rihanna - Take Care
17. SBTRKT - Wildfire
18. Pistol Annies - Hell On Heels
19. Rihanna - We Found Love
20. Tony Bennet & Amy Winehouse - Body & Soul
12/15/2011
MTV names Katy Perry its 1st artist of the year
NEW YORK (AP) — Katy Perry's run of No. 1 singles has earned her the distinction of becoming MTV's first artist of the year.
Perry topped Adele after a spirited discussion among MTV's internal panel of experts, the network said Thursday. Adele's "Rolling in the Deep" was chosen top song of 2011, said Amy Doyle, the network's chief of music programming.
MTV also declared Skrillex its electronic dance music artist of the year over David Guetta.
Different parts of MTV would make "best of" lists in the past, but the network wanted to establish a franchise that brought all its online and TV arms together and emphasized MTV's music roots, Doyle said. The network, established in 1981, hopes it becomes an annual thing.
Seven panelists made the final choice, and their deliberations were featured in MTV programming this week.
"Rolling in the Deep" was an obvious selection as top song, Doyle said. Runners-up were Nicki Minaj's "Super Bass" and Rihanna's "We Found Love."
"I loved the song the moment I wrote it," Adele said. "The melody and the beat added some conviction to it. I think that's why people connected with it."
Perry's achievement of tying Michael Jackson's "Bad" as the only albums to yield five No. 1 singles was particularly impressive, Doyle said. Along with the title cut, "California Gurls," ''E.T.," ''Firework" and "Last Friday Night" (T.G.I.F.) all topped the charts. She's trying to beat the record with the current single "The One That Got Away."
"You just really felt her presence in pop culture throughout the year," Doyle said.
Skrillex, whose real name is Sonny Moore, describes his music as a combination of "dubstep, electro and glitch." MTV included the category of best electronic dance music artist to pay tribute to the way the style is taking off with its young viewers, she said.
MTV also asked its viewers to vote on their choice of the best live performances shown on MTV all year. Their choice was "Hurricane" by Thirty Seconds to Mars.
Perry topped Adele after a spirited discussion among MTV's internal panel of experts, the network said Thursday. Adele's "Rolling in the Deep" was chosen top song of 2011, said Amy Doyle, the network's chief of music programming.
MTV also declared Skrillex its electronic dance music artist of the year over David Guetta.
Different parts of MTV would make "best of" lists in the past, but the network wanted to establish a franchise that brought all its online and TV arms together and emphasized MTV's music roots, Doyle said. The network, established in 1981, hopes it becomes an annual thing.
Seven panelists made the final choice, and their deliberations were featured in MTV programming this week.
"Rolling in the Deep" was an obvious selection as top song, Doyle said. Runners-up were Nicki Minaj's "Super Bass" and Rihanna's "We Found Love."
"I loved the song the moment I wrote it," Adele said. "The melody and the beat added some conviction to it. I think that's why people connected with it."
Perry's achievement of tying Michael Jackson's "Bad" as the only albums to yield five No. 1 singles was particularly impressive, Doyle said. Along with the title cut, "California Gurls," ''E.T.," ''Firework" and "Last Friday Night" (T.G.I.F.) all topped the charts. She's trying to beat the record with the current single "The One That Got Away."
"You just really felt her presence in pop culture throughout the year," Doyle said.
Skrillex, whose real name is Sonny Moore, describes his music as a combination of "dubstep, electro and glitch." MTV included the category of best electronic dance music artist to pay tribute to the way the style is taking off with its young viewers, she said.
MTV also asked its viewers to vote on their choice of the best live performances shown on MTV all year. Their choice was "Hurricane" by Thirty Seconds to Mars.
12/12/2011
A Grammy Nominations Rundown
The 2012 Grammy nominations were released Wednesday Nov. 30:
Kanye West topped the charts receiving seven nominations, including "Song of the Year," "Best Rap Album," "Best Rap/Sung Collaboration" and "Best Rap Performance."
Following West's seven nominations, Adele, Bruno Mars and Foo Fighters all received six nominations.
Coming in third in number of nominations, DJ Skrillex and rapper Lil Wayne tied with five nominations each.
Amusingly enough, this year's Grammy crowd is actually carried by one of the oldest members of the crew, West, who is 34.
With four of five of the artists up for "Album of the Year" under the age of 26, Adele, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, and Bruno Mars, it seems that the Grammy Awards may finally be shifting to the younger generation of artists picking up the year's largest prizes.
Nominations for "Best New Artist" include:
Nicki Minaj
Skrillex
J. Cole
Bon Iver
The Band Perry
And for "Song of the Year:"
Adele
Bruno Mars
Bon Iver
Mumfor & Sons
Kanye West ft. Rihanna
Fergie
Despite West's impressive seven nominations, spotlights have actually been shining on Adele, as her six nominations shout loud and proud as she recovers from vocal surgery after cancelling her remaining shows for this year.
One of America's beloved sweethearts, Taylor Swift, actually slipped under the radar this year picking up only two nominations, for "Best Country Solo Performance" and "Best Country Song."
Nominations for "Best Rap Performance" include:
Lupe Fiaso
Wiz Khalifa
Nicki Minaj and Drake
Jay-Z and Kanye West
Chris Brown with Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes
And for "Best Rap Album:"
Jay-Z and Kanye West
Lil Wayne
Lupe Fiasco
Nicki Minaj
Kanye West
Two of the largest controversies surrounding this year's nominations actually include two of the top recipients, as well as America's country sweetheart once again.
The world was shocked to find out Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" was not nominated for "Song of the Year," and equal emotions were felt as West and Swift both missed nominations for "Album of the Year."
According to a poll on CBS.com, fans believe Adele's "Rolling in the Deep" will end up as the "Album of the Year" winner, as all other nominees trail her high percentage in the poll. Metrolyrics.com has similar predictions; "Song of the Year Predictions" names "Rolling in the Deep" as the top contender.
Apparently, West's high number of nominations won't make a difference, according to The Atlantic. Their predictions appear quite similar to others with Adele taking home the top prizes and West's songs coming out far from the top.
Although some shocks and surprises were shared, as they are every year, this year's Grammy's look to be a competitive, exhilarating and monumental competition that will match some very talented artists up against one another.
Kanye West topped the charts receiving seven nominations, including "Song of the Year," "Best Rap Album," "Best Rap/Sung Collaboration" and "Best Rap Performance."
Following West's seven nominations, Adele, Bruno Mars and Foo Fighters all received six nominations.
Coming in third in number of nominations, DJ Skrillex and rapper Lil Wayne tied with five nominations each.
Amusingly enough, this year's Grammy crowd is actually carried by one of the oldest members of the crew, West, who is 34.
With four of five of the artists up for "Album of the Year" under the age of 26, Adele, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, and Bruno Mars, it seems that the Grammy Awards may finally be shifting to the younger generation of artists picking up the year's largest prizes.
Nominations for "Best New Artist" include:
Nicki Minaj
Skrillex
J. Cole
Bon Iver
The Band Perry
And for "Song of the Year:"
Adele
Bruno Mars
Bon Iver
Mumfor & Sons
Kanye West ft. Rihanna
Fergie
Despite West's impressive seven nominations, spotlights have actually been shining on Adele, as her six nominations shout loud and proud as she recovers from vocal surgery after cancelling her remaining shows for this year.
One of America's beloved sweethearts, Taylor Swift, actually slipped under the radar this year picking up only two nominations, for "Best Country Solo Performance" and "Best Country Song."
Nominations for "Best Rap Performance" include:
Lupe Fiaso
Wiz Khalifa
Nicki Minaj and Drake
Jay-Z and Kanye West
Chris Brown with Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes
And for "Best Rap Album:"
Jay-Z and Kanye West
Lil Wayne
Lupe Fiasco
Nicki Minaj
Kanye West
Two of the largest controversies surrounding this year's nominations actually include two of the top recipients, as well as America's country sweetheart once again.
The world was shocked to find out Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" was not nominated for "Song of the Year," and equal emotions were felt as West and Swift both missed nominations for "Album of the Year."
According to a poll on CBS.com, fans believe Adele's "Rolling in the Deep" will end up as the "Album of the Year" winner, as all other nominees trail her high percentage in the poll. Metrolyrics.com has similar predictions; "Song of the Year Predictions" names "Rolling in the Deep" as the top contender.
Apparently, West's high number of nominations won't make a difference, according to The Atlantic. Their predictions appear quite similar to others with Adele taking home the top prizes and West's songs coming out far from the top.
Although some shocks and surprises were shared, as they are every year, this year's Grammy's look to be a competitive, exhilarating and monumental competition that will match some very talented artists up against one another.
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