It’s that time again. Memorial Day weekend = the start of summer fun and where there is fun, there must be good music. Here are seven new songs to help you get things started…
Airplanes, B.o.B (featuring Hayley Williams of Paramore) – Released last month, you have no doubt heard this on the radio. But we want to make sure it’s on your radar screen. B.o.B’s retro rap style and lighthearted lyrics combined with Hayley Williams’ powerful vocal bridge make this a truly unique summer track. You will definitely put this one on repeat. Listen at myspace.com/bobatl or download at itunes.com/b.o.b..
Bulletproof, La Roux – Watch out bad boys, La Roux says: “This time baby, I’Il be bulletproof…” This very danceable track is the perfect summer girl anthem but wihout any of the cheese that turns the boys off. Ladies, you may have to grab a boy and take him out on the floor for this one. Listen at myspace.com/larouxuk or download at itunes.com/laroux.
Unthinkable, Alicia Keys – Released in December, this song has only recently started getting radio play. That’s too bad because it’s one of her better performances. The sexy beats and undulating vocals are sure to put you in the mood for some summer loving. And what is summer without love? Listen at myspace.com/aliciakeys or download at itunes.com/aliciakeys.
Heartbreaker, will.i.am – Ok so technically this song was released in 2007 BUT no one heard it until it was featured in this year’s lackluster rom-com, Valentine’s Day. When the gorgeous Eric Dane appeared shirtless with the song’s chorus – “I’m a heart, I’m a heartbreaker” – bumping in the background I was hooked. Turns out the song is super catchy and very danceable. I imagine myself taking a summer run in a cute workout ensemble with this blasting in my ears. Now that’s motivation! Listen and download at itunes.com/will.i.am.
OMG, Usher (featuring will.i.am) – The quintessential party track, this will be playing at all the clubs this summer. “Honey gotta booty like pow pow pow…” Ok, so it’s not poetry but who cares? Listen at myspace.com/usher or download at itunes.com/usher.
Can’t Touch It, Ricki Lee (SATC Soundtrack) – You have heard this song on every Sex and The City 2 movie trailer for the last month so why not just download it already? Once you see the movie, you will no doubt want it for your own personal soundtrack. What better way to boost your mood while you prep for your own glamorous summer nights? Listen and download on iTunes.
Heartbreak on Vinyl, Blake Lewis – Blake, thank you for taking what was so great about 80′s new-wave and making it your own. This is just good, happy music. Check out the rest of Blake’s October 2009 album, we know it will become one of your new favorites. Listen at myspace.com/blakelewis or download at itunes.com/blakelewis.
Have a great weekend!
xoxo Melina
