Its easy to be Puff, its harder to be Sean

Who knew that the guy above would still be able to put out such inspiringly epic songs and actually be damm-good at it?



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If you ever loved somebody put your hands up

This one is already some months old, but any time is a good time to enjoy such an awesome synth-loaded (and also string-heavy) r&b emo-love anthem. In the video, Nelly goes sky-high and, well, there aren't much better words to describe the four minutes that this song lasts.



www.nelly.net
www.myspace.com/nelly

If I said 'I want your body', would you hold it against me?

When I said yesterday that we would hear much more crossovers between dubstep and pop in the near future, I wasn't expecting it to be so soon... but one day later, Britney's new single leaks and it literally blows the roof off anything ever done before. Not to mention that much-talked-about breakdown after the second chorus, which is really one of the best things ever. Basically a-m-a-z-i-n-g.

Britney Spears - Hold It Against Me (mp3)

Magnetic Man - Magnetic Man

An electronic project between three of the most famous dubstep producers out there (Skream, Benga and Artwork), Magnetic Man seem very aware of their supergroup status, at least considering all the larger-than-life vibes that come from their debut full-length. With strong wicked beats, anthemic synth lines, an interesting line-up of guest voices (John Legend, Ms Dynamite, Katy B, Sam Frank and Angela Hunte) and some really catchy melodies, everything in here seems designed to sound BIG. And so it is, with extremely physical sounds that reach their best when aiming higher, hands-in-the-air style, like the goosebumps-inducing song Anthemic. Or, even better, when all this is achieved while staying close to the best pop music rules, something which is done in many moments across this album and has its peak in the wonderful I Need Air. (7/10)

Magnetic Man - Anthemic (mp3)



Magnetic Man - I Need Air (video)



www.magneticman.net
www.myspace.com/magneticman

Keep Walking On My Friend

Five perfect minutes of futuristic beats, a dark awesome melody and some poignant break-up lyrics, in one of the finest crossovers between dubstep and pop ever done so far. And I'm pretty sure we'll hear much more of this kind in the near future.

Skream + Example - Shot Yourself In The Foot Again (mp3 via What's Good With It)



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www.trythisforexample.com

Best Of 2010: Top 35 singles

1. Robyn - Dancing On My Own (mp3 via Fluxblog)




2. Lady Gaga - Alejandro (mp3 via Nineteen Ninety Never)




3. Lady Gaga feat. Beyoncé - Telephone (mp3 via MFR)




4. Rihanna - Rude Boy (mp3 via Culture Bully)




5. Alicia Keys - Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart




6. Drake feat. The-Dream - Shut It Down




7. Nicki Minaj feat. Eminem - Roman's Revenge (mp3 via Fluxblog)




8. Rihanna feat. Drake - What's My Name?




9. The-Dream - Yamaha (mp3 via dailybeatz)




10. Justin Bieber feat. Ludacris - Baby




11. Marina & The Diamonds - I Am Not A Robot (Clock Opera remix) (mp3 via Neon Gold)




12. LIGHTS - Saviour (Adam Young remix) (mp3 via Ohinvertedworldclub)




13. Bruno Mars - Just The Way You Are (mp3 via The Smoking Section)




14. Rihanna - Only Girl (In The World)




15. Katy Perry - Teenage Dream (mp3 via MFR)




16. Joe McElderry - Ambitions




17. Miley Cyrus - Party In The U.S.A. (Yes Giantess remix) (mp3 via yesgiantess.tumblr.com)




18. Kyle Minougue - All The Lovers




19. The Temper Trap - Fader (The Knocks remix feat. Samuel) (mp3 via Neon Gold)




20. Usher feat. Pitbull - DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love




21. Yes Giantess - The Ruins (Fear Of Tigers remix) (mp3 via Neon Gold)




22. B.o.B. feat. Hayley Williams - Airplanes (mp3 via The Smoking Section)




23. Ne-Yo - One In A Million




24. Ne-Yo - Beautiful Monster (mp3 via The Smoking Section)




25. Nicki Minaj - Your Love (mp3 via dipped in dollars)




26. Willow Smith - Whip My Hair (mp3 via Teenage Kicks)




27. Katy Perry - Firework




28. The Drums - Forever And Ever Amen (mp3 via indie rock cafe)




29. Usher (feat. Will.I.Am) - OMG




30. Robyn - Indestructible




31. The Naked And Famous - Young Blood (mp3 via Neon Gold)




32. Egyptian Hip Hop - Moon Crooner (mp3 via shattered satellite)




33. Kanye West feat. Pusha T - Runaway (mp3 via In Flex We Trust)




34. Vampire Weekend - Giving Up The Gun (mp3 via The Music Ninja)




35. Ke$ha - Your Love Is My Drug (mp3 via MFR)

Best Of 2010: Top 25 albums

1. The-Dream - Love King (review)
2. Drake - Thank Me Later (review)
3. Nicki Minaj - Pink Friday (review)
4. Ne-Yo - Libra Scale (review)
5. ceo - White Magic (review)
6. These New Puritans - Hidden (review)
7. Robyn - Body Talk (review)
8. Fear Of Tigers - Cossus Snufsigalonica (review)
9. Zola Jesus - Stridulum II (review)
10. Rihanna - Loud (review)
11. Marina & The Diamonds - The Family Jewels (review)
12. Yes Giantess - Siren (review)
13. MGMT - Congratulations (review)
14. Kanye West - My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (review)
15. Janelle Monáe - The ArchAndroid (review)
16. Gorillaz - Plastic Beach (review)
17. Kelis - Flesh Tone (review)
18. Hurts - Happiness (review)
19. Gucci Mane - The State vs. Radrid Davis (review)
20. Delorean - Subiza (review)
21. Usher - Raymond V Raymond (review)
22. Perfume Genius - Learning (review)
23. The Drums - The Drums (review)
24. Klaxons - Surfing The Void (review)
25. Owen Pallett - Heartland (review)

Best Of 2010: Top 5 concerts

1. Lady Gaga @ Pavilhão Atlântico (10th December)




2. Prince @ SBSR (18th July)




3. Pet Shop Boys @ SBSR (16th July)




4. Crystal Castles @ Coliseu dos Recreios (4th May)




5. Florence and The Machine @ Aula Magna (16th March)

Best of 2010: Top 5 videos

1. Lady Gaga feat. Beyoncé - Telephone




2. Kanye West - Runaway




3. MGMT - Flash Delirium




4. Lady Gaga - Alejandro




5. Rihanna - Rude Boy

Best Of 2010: Top 5 movies

1. A Single Man (dir. Tom Ford)




2. The Social Network (dir. David Fincher)




3. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (dir. Edgar Wright)




4. Inception (dir. Christopher Nolan)




5. Alice In Wonderland (dir. Tim Burton)

Happy Xmas everyone!

Tailor Swift - You Belong With Me (Yes Giantess Remix) (mp3)

Ne-Yo - Libra Scale

The biggest stigma for most male R&B singers of today is what I call the "Michael Jackson factor". It's always kinda difficult to escape comparisons with his legacy, and the truth is that, in most cases, the MJ influence really is there, be it in his trademark way of singing, the videos, the dance steps or even the clothes accessories.
It's hard to escape this line of thought when hearing Libra Scale in its entirety or when watching the genuinely cute video for One In A Million (see below), but in Ne-Yo's case, he does pass the test - and with much distinction. The reasons for this? Mostly because, even when he seems to be channeling Jackson's spirit, that influence is processed through a more modern and updated lens - and also without all the megalomania that comes when you start living in a parallel and artificial world created just for you. Add to this a genius talent as a songwriter, a voice that sounds as sincere as it gets, and a concept that is charmingly goofy (Libra Scale is loosely based around the adventures of three garbagemen who become superheros) and Ne-Yo's fourth album turns into the best definition of what an instant classic is. (9/10)

Ne-Yo - Beautiful Monster (mp3 via The Smoking Section)



Ne-Yo - One In A Million (video)



www.neyothegentleman.com
www.myspace.com/neyo

Nick Knight + Björk - To Lee With Love, Nick

Fashion photographer Nick Knight from SHOWstudio pays homage to the groundbreaking imagination of Lee Alexander McQueen in this video set up to a new Björk song (she was one of McQueen’s muses and closest friends). It is strikingly beautiful to watch, and Björk’s music score presents a compelling paradox of strenght vs. fragility with the minor horn chords warming up her voice as it gets stronger. An extraordinary moving way to celebrate McQueen’s impressive body of work.