CASSIE FT KANYE WEST - KING OF HEARTS REMIX IFWT by djrellyrell
Friday, March 30, 2012
American Idol Season 11 Top 8 Contestants
Who was eliminated on American Idol?
Heejun Han
The bottom 3:
Hollie Cavanagh
Heejun Han
Skylar Laine
The eight remaining contestants include: Phillip Phillips, Elise Testone, Colton Dixon, Joshua Ledet, Jessica Sanchez, DeAndre Brackensick, Skylar Laine, Hollie Cavanagh.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Music Video Premiere: Katy Perry - Tommie Sunshine's Megasix Smash-Up
Tommie Sunshine mixes six of Katy Perry's hit singles off her "Teenage Dream" album. Five out of the six singles became #1 on Billboard's Hot 100.
Listed below are the six hit singles (in the order they were released):
[#1] California Gurls (feat. Snoop Dogg)
[#1] Teenage Dream
[#1] Firework
[#1] E.T. (feat. Kanye West)
[#1] Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)
[#3] The One That Got Away
Listed below are the six hit singles (in the order they were released):
[#1] California Gurls (feat. Snoop Dogg)
[#1] Teenage Dream
[#1] Firework
[#1] E.T. (feat. Kanye West)
[#1] Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)
[#3] The One That Got Away
New Mixtape: Bei Maejor - Upscale
Grammy nominated singer/songwriter/producer, Bei Maejor, releases his latest R&B mixtape titled, "Upscale".
Listen and download after the jump...
Listen and download after the jump...
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
New Music: Chris Brown - Sweet Love
Chris Brown releases the first of two dual singles for his upcoming LP “Fortune”, titled "Sweet Love".
CHRIS BROWN - SWEET LOVE by djrellyrell
Watch Chris Brown's "How I Feel" Fortune Webisode after the jump...
CHRIS BROWN - SWEET LOVE by djrellyrell
Watch Chris Brown's "How I Feel" Fortune Webisode after the jump...
New Music: Rihanna - Birthday Cake (Remix) (feat. Rick Ross and Chris Brown)
Ricky Rozay joins Chris Brown and jumps on the Remix of the Remix to Rihanna's hit, Birthday Cake.
Listen and download the clean version after the jump...
Listen and download the clean version after the jump...
Fun. Notch Fourth Week Atop Hot 100 | Billboard.com
Fun. Notch Fourth Week Atop Hot 100 | Billboard.com
Hot 100 Top 10 (March 29, 2012)
1. fun. - We Are Young (feat. Janelle Monae)
2. Kelly Clarkson - Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)
3. The Wanted - Glad You Came
4. Gotye - Something That I Used To Know
5. Nicki Minaj - Starships
6. Adele - Set Fire To The Rain
7. Flo Rida - Wild Ones (feat. Sia)
8. Katy Perry - Part Of Me
9. Drake - Take Care (feat. Rihanna)
10. David Guetta - Turn Me On (feat. Nicki Minaj)
Top 11-20 after the jump...
Hot 100 Top 10 (March 29, 2012)
1. fun. - We Are Young (feat. Janelle Monae)
2. Kelly Clarkson - Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)
3. The Wanted - Glad You Came
4. Gotye - Something That I Used To Know
5. Nicki Minaj - Starships
6. Adele - Set Fire To The Rain
7. Flo Rida - Wild Ones (feat. Sia)
8. Katy Perry - Part Of Me
9. Drake - Take Care (feat. Rihanna)
10. David Guetta - Turn Me On (feat. Nicki Minaj)
Top 11-20 after the jump...
Tim Westwood: Drake Freestyle
When you goto English DJ, Tim Westwood's show, you know you'll be freestyling. Drake was the latest to stop by Westwood TV to drop a freestyle.
See Drake's Lil Wayne impersonation after the jump...
See Drake's Lil Wayne impersonation after the jump...
Chris Brown - Strip (feat. Kevin McCall) (Produced by Tha Bizness)
Length: 2:49
Key: C# Major
Chords: 4 bar loop
C#11 D#m7 Fm7 G#
or
I11 ii7 iii7 V
Intro: 4 bars
Verse 1: 8 bars
Hook: 8 bars
Verse 2: 16 bars
Hook: 8 bars
Rapping Verse 3: 12 bars
Hook: 8 bars
Written By: Chris Brown and Kevin McCall
Billboard Hot 100: 37
Song after the jump...
New Mixtape: Miguel - Art Dealer Chic Vol. 2 EP
Miguel releases volume two of his EP series titled, "Art Dealer Chic".
Listen and download both vol. 1 & 2 after the jump...
Listen and download both vol. 1 & 2 after the jump...
New Mixtape: Trouble - 431 Days
Trouble releases his new mixtape, "431 Days", hosted by Bigga Rankin, DJ Teknikz, and DJ Frank White
Listen and download after the jump...
Listen and download after the jump...
New Mixtape: Audio Push - Truth Be Told
Audio Push release their new mixtape, "Truth Be Told", presented by DJ Ill Will.
Listen and download after the jump...
Listen and download after the jump...
New Mixtape: ThisIs50 Presents - Blog This
ThisIs50.com releases its new mixtape titled, "Blog This".
Listen and download after the jump...
Listen and download after the jump...
New Mixtape: Warren G - No One Could Do It Better
Warren G releases his new mixtape, "No One Could Do It Better", hosted by DJ Profluent, Klassik CEO, and DJ Ace.
Listen and download after the jump...
Listen and download after the jump...
New Mixtape: Mac Miller - Macadelic
Mac Miller releases his latest mixtape, "Macadelic", presented by Most Dope and Rostrum Records.
Listen and download after the jump...
Listen and download after the jump...
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
New Music: Meek Mill - I'm Rollin
The L.A. Leakers release Meek Mill's latest track, "I'm Rollin".
Produced by DJ Mustard
Produced by DJ Mustard
Monday, March 26, 2012
New Music: DJ Khaled - Take It To The Head (feat. Chris Brown, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj, and Lil Wayne)
DJ Khaled releases the debut single to his sixth album, "Kiss The Ring", titled "Take It To the Head." The track features heavy hitters Chris Brown, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj, and Lil Wayne.
Download the track and watch DJ khaled's blog about the song after the jump...
Download the track and watch DJ khaled's blog about the song after the jump...
New Mixtape: YG & DJ Mustard - 4 Hunnid Degreez
Listen and Download after the jump...
Justin Bieber - Boyfriend (Produced by Mike Posner and MdL)
Length: 2:52
Key: Bb Minor
Chords:
[1] Pre-Hook/Hook: 4 bar loop
Bbm Ebm Ab Db or i iv VII III
[2] Bridge: 4 bar loop
Bbm Bbsus Fm Ab or i Isus v VII
Intro: 4 bars
Rapping Verse 1: 8 bars
Pre-Hook: 4 bars
Hook: 8 bars
Rapping Verse 2: 8 bars
Pre-Hook: 4 bars
Hook: 8 bars
Bridge: 8 bars
Hook: 8 bars
Outro: 8 bars
Written By: Justin Bieber, Mike Posner, and Mat Musto
Billboard Hot 100: 2
Song, lyrics, and "the girl" after the jump...
Friday, March 23, 2012
Karmin - Brokenhearted (Produced by Benny Blanco)
Karmin is a pop music duo consisting of Amy Heidemann and Nick Noonan. They are best known for their cover of Chris Brown's "Look at Me Now."
Tempo: 120 bpm
Length: 3:48
Key: E Major
Chords: 8 bar loop
E E C#m C#m A Bsus E E
or
I I vi vi IV Vsus I I
Intro: 4 bars
Verse 1: 24 bars
Hook: 16 bars
Verse 1: 16 bars
Hook: 16 bars
Rapping Bridge: 8 bars
Hook: 16 bars
Outro: 8 bars
Written By: Amy Heidemann, Nick Noonan, Claude Kelly, Emily Wright, Henry Walter, John Hill, and Richard Head
Billboard Hot 100: 60
Song, lyrics, and their cover of "Look At Me Now" after the jump...
Length: 3:48
Key: E Major
Chords: 8 bar loop
E E C#m C#m A Bsus E E
or
I I vi vi IV Vsus I I
Intro: 4 bars
Verse 1: 24 bars
Hook: 16 bars
Verse 1: 16 bars
Hook: 16 bars
Rapping Bridge: 8 bars
Hook: 16 bars
Outro: 8 bars
Written By: Amy Heidemann, Nick Noonan, Claude Kelly, Emily Wright, Henry Walter, John Hill, and Richard Head
Billboard Hot 100: 60
Song, lyrics, and their cover of "Look At Me Now" after the jump...
One Direction - What Makes You Beautiful (Produced by Rami Yacoub and Carl Falk)
One Direction is a U.K. boy band signed to Simon Cowell's record label Syco Records. They placed third on seventh season of the "The X Factor (UK)." They made history by becoming the first U.K. group to hit #1 with their debut album, "Up All Night," on Billboard's 200 albums chart.
Tempo: 125 bpm
Length: 3:22
Key: E Major
Chords:
[1] Intro/Verse: 2 bar loop
E A B or I IV V
[2] Pre-Hook: 2 bars
E A C#m B E A rest rest or I IV vi V I IV rest rest
[3a] Hook (1st part): 2 bars
E A B or I IV V (x2)
[3b] Hook (2nd part)/Transition/Singing Chant: 2 bars
E A C#m B or I IV vi V (x2)
[reapeat]
[4] Refrain: 2 bars
E A rest B or I IV rest V
[5] Bridge: 8 bars
A B A E A B C#m F# or IV V IV I IV V vi II
Intro: 4 bars
Verse 1: 8 bars
Pre-Hook: 4 bars
Hook: 16 bars
Refrain: 2 bars
Transition: 2 bars
Verse 2: 8 bars
Pre-Hook: 4 bars
Hook: 16 bars
Refrain: 2 bars
Singing Chant: 8 bars
Bridge: 8 bars
Hook: 16+2 bars
Refrain: 2 bars
Written By: Rami Yacoub, Carl Falk, and Savan Kotecha
Billboard Hot 100: 9
Song and Lyrics after the jump...
Length: 3:22
Key: E Major
Chords:
[1] Intro/Verse: 2 bar loop
E A B or I IV V
[2] Pre-Hook: 2 bars
E A C#m B E A rest rest or I IV vi V I IV rest rest
[3a] Hook (1st part): 2 bars
E A B or I IV V (x2)
[3b] Hook (2nd part)/Transition/Singing Chant: 2 bars
E A C#m B or I IV vi V (x2)
[reapeat]
[4] Refrain: 2 bars
E A rest B or I IV rest V
[5] Bridge: 8 bars
A B A E A B C#m F# or IV V IV I IV V vi II
Intro: 4 bars
Verse 1: 8 bars
Pre-Hook: 4 bars
Hook: 16 bars
Refrain: 2 bars
Transition: 2 bars
Verse 2: 8 bars
Pre-Hook: 4 bars
Hook: 16 bars
Refrain: 2 bars
Singing Chant: 8 bars
Bridge: 8 bars
Hook: 16+2 bars
Refrain: 2 bars
Written By: Rami Yacoub, Carl Falk, and Savan Kotecha
Billboard Hot 100: 9
Song and Lyrics after the jump...
Thursday, March 22, 2012
American Idol Season 11 Top 9 Contestants
Who was eliminated on American Idol?
Erika Van Pelt
The bottom 3:
DeAndre Brackensick
Heejun Han
Erika Van Pelt
The remaining contestants and those who will be living in the American Idol mansion include: Joshua Ledet, Phillip Phillips, Skylar Laine, Colton Dixon, Jessica Sanchez, DeAndre Brackensick, Hollie Cavanagh, Heejun Han, and Elise Testone
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Fun. Still No. 1 on Hot 100, Flo Rida Enters Top 10 | Billboard.com
Fun. Still No. 1 on Hot 100, Flo Rida Enters Top 10 | Billboard.com
Hot 100 Top 10 (March 22, 2012)
1. fun. - We Are Young (feat. Janelle Monae)
2. Kelly Clarkson - Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)
3. The Wanted - Glad You Came
4. Adele - Set Fire To The Rain
5. Gotye - Something That I Used To Know
6. Nicki Minaj - Starships
7. David Guetta - Turn Me On (feat. Nicki Minaj)
8. Drake - Take Care (feat. Rihanna)
9. Flo Rida - Wild Ones (feat. Sia)
10. Katy Perry - Part Of Me
Top 11-20 after the jump...
Hot 100 Top 10 (March 22, 2012)
1. fun. - We Are Young (feat. Janelle Monae)
2. Kelly Clarkson - Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)
3. The Wanted - Glad You Came
4. Adele - Set Fire To The Rain
5. Gotye - Something That I Used To Know
6. Nicki Minaj - Starships
7. David Guetta - Turn Me On (feat. Nicki Minaj)
8. Drake - Take Care (feat. Rihanna)
9. Flo Rida - Wild Ones (feat. Sia)
10. Katy Perry - Part Of Me
Top 11-20 after the jump...
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Music Video Premiere: Madonna - Girl Gone Wild
Madonna releases the music video to "Girl Gone Wild," the second single off her upcoming album titled, "MDNA." The song was produced by Italian DJ and record producer, Benny Benassi.
Directed by Mert and Marcus
Directed by Mert and Marcus
Kaskade - Turn It Down (feat. Rebecca & Fionna) (Produced by Steve Mitts)
Length: 5:12
Key: F Minor
Chords:
[1] Intro/Verse/Hook/Instrumental Build-up/Transition: 4 bar loop
Fm Cm Db Ab Eb Fm or i v VI III VII i
[2] Instrumental Chorus/Refrain: 4 bar loop
Fm Cm Db Ab Cm Ab or i v VI III v III
[3] Refrain Build-up: 1 bar loop
Fm or i
Intro: 8 bars
Verse 1: 16 bars
Hook: 16 bars
Instrumental Build-up: 8 bars
Instrumental Chorus: 16 bars
Refrain: 8 bars
Instrumental Chorus: 16 bars
Transition: 8 bars
Verse 2: 16 bars
Hook: 16 bars
Refrain Build-up: 12 bars
Instrumental Chorus: 24 bars
Written By: N/A
Billboard Hot 100: N/A
Song after the jump...
New Music : Nicki Minaj - Right By My Side (feat. Chris Brown) (Produced by Pop Wansel )
As promised, Nicki Minaj unleashes a free song with Chris Brown off her upcoming sophomore album, "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded," titled, "Right My Side." The track was produced by Pop Wansel, the man behind Big Sean's hit, "Marvin Gaye & Chardonnay." Album drops April 3rd!
Right By My Side - Nicki Minaj feat. Chis Brown by Warhol2012
Right By My Side - Nicki Minaj feat. Chis Brown by Warhol2012
Outasight - Tonight Is The Night (Produced by Cook Classics and Gigamesh)
Length: 3:11
Key: E Minor
Chords:
[1] Main Chords: 4 bar loop
Em D G C or i VII III VI
[2] 2nd half of Intro: 4 bar loop
Em D G C Bm D or i VII III VI v VII
[3] 2nd half of Hook 2: 4 bar loop
Em D G C Bsus D or i VII III VI v(sus) VII
[4] Brdige: 4 bar loop
Em D G Cmaj7 or i VII III VI7
Intro: 8 bars
Verse 1: 8 bars
Hook 1: 8 bars
Hook 2: 8 bars
Refrain: 8 bars
Verse 2: 8 bars
Hook 1: 8 bars
Hook 2: 8 bars
Refrain: 8 bars
Bridge: 12 bars
Hook 2: 8 bars
Hook 1: 16 bars
Written By: N/A
Billboard Hot 100: 38
Song after the jump...
Pitbull - Give Me Everything (feat. Ne-Yo, Afrojack, & Nayer) (Produced by Afrojack)
Length: 3:45
Key: Eb Major
Chords:
[1] Intro Rap/Hook 1: 8 bar loop
Eb Ebmaj7/D Ebmaj9 Ab or I I7 I9 IV
[2] Hook 2/Mini Pre-Hook: 1 bar loop
Eb or I
[3] Refrain/Verse/Pre-Hook: 2 bar loop
Cm Ab Eb Bb or vi IV I V
Intro Rap: 8 bars
Hook 1: 8 bars
Hook 2: 8 bars
Refrain: 8 bars
Verse 1: 8 bars
Mini Pre-Hook: 4 bars
Pre-Hook: 8 bars
Hook 1: 8 bars
Hook 2: 8 bars
Refrain: 8 bars
Verse 2: 8 bars
Mini Pre-Hook: 4 bars
Pre-Hook: 8 bars
Hook 1: 8 bars
Hook 2: 8 bars
Refrain: 8 bars
Written By: Armando C. Perez, Nick van de Wall, and Shaffer Smith
Billboard Hot 100: 1
Song after the jump...
Monday, March 19, 2012
New Music: B.o.B. - Where Are You (B.o.B. vs Bobby Ray)
With "So Good" currently charting, B.o.B. releases his 4th single off "Strange Clouds," titled "Where Are You (B.o.B. vs Bobby Ray)."
B.o.B. - Strange Clouds (Album Cover)
B.o.B. releases the album cover to his upcoming sophomore album, "Strange Clouds," which drops May 1st.
[via @bobatl]
[via @bobatl]
New Music: Katy Perry - Wide Awake
Listen to one of Katy Perry's new tracks that will appear on "Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection," the re-release of her album.
(I chose this link b/c other YouTube links have the song pitched up.)
[via PerezHilton]
Watch Katy Perry perform a cover of Kanye West and Jay-Z's "N*ggas in Paris" on BBC's Radio 1 Live Lounge after the jump...
(I chose this link b/c other YouTube links have the song pitched up.)
[via PerezHilton]
Watch Katy Perry perform a cover of Kanye West and Jay-Z's "N*ggas in Paris" on BBC's Radio 1 Live Lounge after the jump...
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Jennifer Lopez - On the Floor (feat. Pitbull) (Produced by RedOne)
Length: 3:50
Key: Eb Minor
Chords: 4 bar loop
Ebm Cbmaj7 Gb Bbm7
or
i - VI7 - III - v7
*During "transitions" and verses, the chord progression stops.
Intro: 8 bars
Transition: 2 bars
Pre-Verse: 4 bars
Rapping Verse 1: 10 bars
Singing Verse 1 (Part I): 8 bars
Transition: 2 bars
Singing Verse 1 (Part II): 8 bars
Transition: 2 bars
Hook: 8 bars
Transition: 2 bars
Refrain: 8 bars
Singing Verse 2 (Part I): 8 bars
Transition: 2 bars
Singing Verse 2 (Part II): 8 bars
Transition: 2 bars
Hook: 8 bars
Transition: 2 bars
Refrain: 16 bars
Rapping Verse 2: 10 bars
Hook: 8 bars
Transition: 2 bars
Refrain: 16 bars
Outro: 8 bars
Written By: Bilal Hajji, Kinda Hamid, Gonzalo Hermosa, Ulises Hermosa, Achraf Janussi, Nadir Khayat, Armando Perez, and 2Geraldo Sandell
Billboard Hot 100: 3
Song after the jump...
Music Video Premiere: Ca$h Out - Cashin' Out:
Just days ago we broke down Cash Out's "Cashin' Out" track. Today MTV2 premieres his new music video!
Friday, March 16, 2012
Nicki Minaj - Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded [Official Tracklist]
Just moments ago, Nicki Minaj released the official tracklist to her upcoming sophomore album dropping on April 3rd.
Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded Tracklist
1. Roman Holiday
2. Come On A Cone
3. I Am Your Leader (feat. Cam’ron & Rick Ross)
4. Beez In The Trap (feat. 2 Chainz)
5. HOV Lane
6. Roman Reloaded (feat. Lil Wayne)
7. Champion (feat. NAS, Drake & Young Jeezy)
8. Right By My Side (feat. Chris Brown)
9. Sex In the Lounge (feat. Lil Wayne & Bobby V)
10. Starships
11. Pound The Alarm
12. Whip It
13. Automatic
14. Beautiful Sinner
15. Marilyn Monroe
16. Young Forever
17. Fire Burns
18. Gun Shot (feat. Beenie Man)
19. Stupid Hoe
Deluxe Edition
20. Turn Me On
21. Va Va Voom
22. Masquerade
[via pinkfriday.com]
Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded Tracklist
1. Roman Holiday
2. Come On A Cone
3. I Am Your Leader (feat. Cam’ron & Rick Ross)
4. Beez In The Trap (feat. 2 Chainz)
5. HOV Lane
6. Roman Reloaded (feat. Lil Wayne)
7. Champion (feat. NAS, Drake & Young Jeezy)
8. Right By My Side (feat. Chris Brown)
9. Sex In the Lounge (feat. Lil Wayne & Bobby V)
10. Starships
11. Pound The Alarm
12. Whip It
13. Automatic
14. Beautiful Sinner
15. Marilyn Monroe
16. Young Forever
17. Fire Burns
18. Gun Shot (feat. Beenie Man)
19. Stupid Hoe
Deluxe Edition
20. Turn Me On
21. Va Va Voom
22. Masquerade
[via pinkfriday.com]
New Music: Deadmau5 - Failbait (feat. Cypress Hill)
did you guys know i produced and recorded a track with Cypress Hill last year? probably not. ;)i have the master... fb.me/K5VgkgTw
— deadmau5 (@deadmau5) March 16, 2012
Deadmau5 - Failbait (ft. Cypress Hill) by fuckmylife
Listen to his own remix after the jump...
Calvin Harris - Feel So Close (Radio Edit) (Produced by Calvin Harris)
Length: 3:27
Key: G Major
Chords: 4 bar loop
Am7 Em G C
or
ii7 vi I IV
Intro: 8 bars
Hook: 16 bars
Instrumental Build-up: 8 bars
Instrumental Chorus: 16 bars
Hook: 16 bars
Instrumental Chorus: 16 bars
Breakdown2: 16 bars
Instrumental Chorus: 16 bars
Outro: 4 bars
Written By: Calvin Harris
Billboard Hot 100: 22
Song after the jump...
American Idol Season 11 Top 10 Contestants
Who was eliminated on American Idol?
Shannon Magrane
The bottom 3:
Elise Testone
Shannon Magrane
Erika Van Pelt
The remaining contestants and those who will be going on the Idol Summer Tour 2012 include: Joshua Ledet, Phillip Phillips, Skylar Laine, Colton Dixon, Jessica Sanchez, DeAndre Brackensick, Hollie Cavanagh, Heejun Han, Elise Testone, and Erika Van Pelt
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Joshua Ledet - When A Man Love's A Woman (Perfect Performance)
Perfect. In arguably American Idol's greatest singing performance, Joshua "Crawfish" Ledet had his "moment" Wednesday night with his rendition of the Percy Sledge (1966) and Michael Bolten (1991) hit, "When A Man Love's A Woman."
During rehearsals...
"Joshua came a long way this week. I believe every second of him. I felt like I was in his house." - Jimmy Iovine
"America's in for a treat tonight. I can't wait to see Joshua perform. He's gonna tear the roof down... in a nice way, 'cause his mama's gonna whoop his butt if he tears it down." - will.i.am
After the performance...
"Joshua, man that was so good we were up half way through it. What do you think Randy? There's almost no words for that. Almost no words..." - Steven Tyler
"Yo,listen man. We got some amazing singers this year and we've been saying all night, me, Steven, and Jennifer like, 'Yo, we need a moment tonight. Somebody needs to come out here and blow it out the box! Somebody... somebody, needs to come out here and regulate.' Joshua Ledet, that was phenomenal, incredible on every level. I think, I think, I think..." - Randy Jackson
"No! The best thing I've ever seen on American Idol. The best thing I have every seen! Amazing!" - Jennifer Lopez
"Dude, crazy! Crazy dude, crazy good! My God!" - Randy Jackson
"I'm so excited right now, it's crazy!" - Jennifer Lopez
"You know what made this vocal special, Ryan. The fact that me and you were in New Orleans and we brought back that crawfish. That what did it! It's that crawfish he was singing for!" - Randy Jackson
"You gave it up so big, God came through your eyes, man. That was just the most beautiful performance I've ever seen. And the notes! Oh man! You're a great singer Joshua, great singer." - Steven Tyler
"Wow! I can't stop saying 'Wow!' Stop me, Ryan! I can't stop!" - Jennifer Lopez
"Percy Sledge... Percy Sledge who originally did that song is somewhere very proud and happy." - Randy Jackson
"Well Joshua, I, this is, honestly this is one of those moments where I'm sitting here thinking... Maybe we never go to commercial. May-Maybe we just-Maybe we just have an appetizer, relax, and stay here until tomorrow." - Ryan Seacrest
Perfect.
During rehearsals...
"Joshua came a long way this week. I believe every second of him. I felt like I was in his house." - Jimmy Iovine
"America's in for a treat tonight. I can't wait to see Joshua perform. He's gonna tear the roof down... in a nice way, 'cause his mama's gonna whoop his butt if he tears it down." - will.i.am
After the performance...
"Joshua, man that was so good we were up half way through it. What do you think Randy? There's almost no words for that. Almost no words..." - Steven Tyler
"Yo,listen man. We got some amazing singers this year and we've been saying all night, me, Steven, and Jennifer like, 'Yo, we need a moment tonight. Somebody needs to come out here and blow it out the box! Somebody... somebody, needs to come out here and regulate.' Joshua Ledet, that was phenomenal, incredible on every level. I think, I think, I think..." - Randy Jackson
"No! The best thing I've ever seen on American Idol. The best thing I have every seen! Amazing!" - Jennifer Lopez
"Dude, crazy! Crazy dude, crazy good! My God!" - Randy Jackson
"I'm so excited right now, it's crazy!" - Jennifer Lopez
"You know what made this vocal special, Ryan. The fact that me and you were in New Orleans and we brought back that crawfish. That what did it! It's that crawfish he was singing for!" - Randy Jackson
"You gave it up so big, God came through your eyes, man. That was just the most beautiful performance I've ever seen. And the notes! Oh man! You're a great singer Joshua, great singer." - Steven Tyler
"Wow! I can't stop saying 'Wow!' Stop me, Ryan! I can't stop!" - Jennifer Lopez
"Percy Sledge... Percy Sledge who originally did that song is somewhere very proud and happy." - Randy Jackson
"Well Joshua, I, this is, honestly this is one of those moments where I'm sitting here thinking... Maybe we never go to commercial. May-Maybe we just-Maybe we just have an appetizer, relax, and stay here until tomorrow." - Ryan Seacrest
Perfect.
American Idol Season 11 Top 11 Contestants
Who was kicked off American Idol?
Jermaine Jones aka Joel Jones aka Kareem Watkins
Jermaine Jones got the early exit and was eliminated on American Idol for having four outstanding warrants against him and not disclosing this information to American Idol producers.
The remaining contestants include: Phillip Phillips, Jessica Sanchez, Heejun Han, Elise Testone, DeAndre Brackensick, Shannon Magrane, Colton Dixon, Erika Van Pelt, Skylar Laine, Joshua Ledet, and Hollie Cavanagh
Ca$hOut - Cashin Out (Produced by DJ Spinz)
Length: 3:59
Key: C# Minor
Chords: 1 bar loop
C#m F#m B Gm#
or
i iv VII v
Intro: 4 bars
Hook: 8 bars
Verse 1: 8 bars
Hook: 8 bars
Verse 2: 8 bars
Hook: 8 bars
Verse 3: 8 bars
Hook: 8 bars
Outro: 4 bars
Written By: N/A
Billboard Hot 100: N/A
Song after the jump...
Kirko Bangz - Drank In My Cup (Produced by Sound M.O.B. )
Length: 3:51
Key: C# Minor
Chords: 2 bar loop
C#m G#m7 F# B11
or
i v7 IV VII11
Intro: 4 bars
Verse 1: 12 bars
Hook: 8 bars
Refrain: 4 bars
Verse 2: 12 bars
Hook: 8 bars
Screwed Refrain: 4 bars
Outro: 12 bars
Written By: Kirk Randle
Billboard Hot 100: 62
Song and "the girl" after the jump...
Kid Ink - Time of Your Life (Produced by Ned Cameron)
Length: 4:00
Key: C Minor
Chords: 2 bar loop
Cm Cm Abmaj7 Bb or i i VI7 VII
*2 bars before Hook: 2 bar loop
Cm Cm Eb11 Bb or i i III11 VII
Intro: 4 bars
Hook: 8 bars
Verse 1: 12 bars
Hook: 8 bars
Verse 2: 12 bars
Hook: 8 bars
Break: 4 bars
Hook: 8 bars
Written By: Brian Collins
Billboard Hot 100: N/A
Song and alternate cover after the jump...
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
deadmau5 & Kaskade - I Remember
We revisit deadmau5 & Kaskade's, "I Remember," a day after Wiz Khalifa released the song "O.N.I.F.C." which samples the track. "I Remember" hit #1 on Billboard's US Hot Dance Airplay and features vocals from Haley Gibby.
Listen to Wiz Khalifa's version and the original extended version after the jump...
Listen to Wiz Khalifa's version and the original extended version after the jump...
New Mixtape: Wiz Khalifa - Taylor Allderdice
The much awaited, much anticipated mixtape by Wiz Khalifa titled, "Taylor Allderdice," has already attracted so many fans that it crashed the site it was hosted on yesterday. The name "Taylor Allderice" pays homage to Khalifa's Pittsburgh high school.
Listen and Download after the jump...
Listen and Download after the jump...
Fun.'s 'We Are Young' Remains Atop Revised Hot 100 | Billboard.com
Fun.'s 'We Are Young' Remains Atop Revised Hot 100 | Billboard.com
Hot 100 Top 10 (March 15, 2012)
1. fun. - We Are Young (feat. Janelle Monae)
2. Kelly Clarkson - Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)
3. Adele - Set Fire To The Rain
4. The Wanted - Glad You Came
5. Gotye - Something That I Used To Know
6. David Guetta - Turn Me On (feat. Nicki Minaj)
7. Drake - Take Care (feat. Rihanna)
8. Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa - Young, Wild & Free (feat. Bruno Mars)
9. Nicki Minaj - Starships
10. Katy Perry - Part Of Me
Top 11-20 after the jump...
Hot 100 Top 10 (March 15, 2012)
1. fun. - We Are Young (feat. Janelle Monae)
2. Kelly Clarkson - Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)
3. Adele - Set Fire To The Rain
4. The Wanted - Glad You Came
5. Gotye - Something That I Used To Know
6. David Guetta - Turn Me On (feat. Nicki Minaj)
7. Drake - Take Care (feat. Rihanna)
8. Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa - Young, Wild & Free (feat. Bruno Mars)
9. Nicki Minaj - Starships
10. Katy Perry - Part Of Me
Top 11-20 after the jump...
Bruno Mars - It Will Rain (Produced by The Smeezingtons)
Length: 4:17
Key: D Major
Chords:
[1] Verse: 8 bar loop
D F#m D F#m Em Bm Em Bm A or I iii I iii ii vi ii vi V
[2] Hook: 8 bar loop
D A F#m Bm F#m D A F#m Bm F#m D A F# Bm F#m Em F#m
or
I V iii vi iii I V iii vi iii I V III vi iii ii iii
[3] Instrumental: 4 bar loop
D F#m A D F#m or I iii V I iii
[4] Bridge: 6 bar loop
Em A Em A G A D Em or ii V ii V IV V I ii
Intro: 1 bar
Verse 1: 16 bars
Hook: 8+1 bars
Instrumental: 4 bars
Verse 2: 16 bars
Hook: 8+1 bars
Instrumental: 4 bars
Bridge: 6 bars
Hook: 8+1 bars
Instrumental: 4 bars
Outro: 2 bars
Written By: Bruno Mars, Philip Lawrence, and Ari Levine
Billboard Hot 100: 3
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Music Video Premiere: Swedish House Mafia - Greyhound
Swedish House Mafia releases the video to their new song, "Greyhound." For those unaware of who they are, they consist of the DJ/producer team of Axwell, Steve Angello, and Sebastian Ingrosso. They are the Swedish house music group behind such dance smashes as "One (Your Name)" and "Save the World."
Cody Simpson - So Listen (feat. T-Pain) (Produced by DJ Frank E)
Australian pop-star, Cody Simpson, releases "So Listen" the debut single to his upcoming 2012 album titled, "Paradise." This dub-step influenced track also features the auto-tune pioneer, T-Pain. And of course, we have the breakdown for you!
Tempo: 74 bpm (or 148 bpm and all bars doubled)
Length: 3:05
Key: A Minor
Chords: 2 bar loop
Am G Bm/D
or
i VII ii
Verse 1: 8 bars
Break: 1 bar
Hook: 4 bars
Verse 2: 12 bars
Break: 1 bar
Hook: 8 bars
Break: 1 bar
Rapping Bridge: 8 bars
Break: 1/2 bar
Hook: 8 bars
Outro: 4 bars
Written By: TBA
Billboard Hot 100: N/A
Song and Lyrics after the jump...
Length: 3:05
Key: A Minor
Chords: 2 bar loop
Am G Bm/D
or
i VII ii
Verse 1: 8 bars
Break: 1 bar
Hook: 4 bars
Verse 2: 12 bars
Break: 1 bar
Hook: 8 bars
Break: 1 bar
Rapping Bridge: 8 bars
Break: 1/2 bar
Hook: 8 bars
Outro: 4 bars
Written By: TBA
Billboard Hot 100: N/A
Song and Lyrics after the jump...
Selena Gomez & The Scene - Love You Like A Love Song (Produced by Rock Mafia)
Length: 3:08
Key: C# Minor
Chords:
[1] Verse: 8 bar loop
C#m F#m B E A D#dim G# or i iv VII III VI ii° V
[2] Hook: 8 bar loop
C#m F#m B E A D#dim G# C#m or i iv VII III VI ii° i
[3] Bridge: 8 bar loop
A C#m/E G#m/B C#m A C#m/E G# or VI i v i VI i V
Intro: 2 bars
Verse 1: 16 bars
Hook: 16 bars
Verse 2: 16 bars
Hook: 16 bars
Bridge: 8 bars
Hook: 16 bars
Written By: Antonina Armato and Tim James
Billboard Hot 100: 22
Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe (Produced by Josh Ramsay)
Length: 3:13
Key: G Major
(Updated 6/7/12)
Chords: 4 bar loop
C/G G/D D/A Em/B C/G G/D D/A
or
IV I V vi IV I V
*The C chords can have an added 9th (D) if wanted.
Intro: 2 bars
Verse 1: 8 bars
Pre-Hook: 4 bars
Hook: 16 bars
Pre-Verse: 2 bars
Verse 2: 8 bars
Pre-Hook: 4 bars
Hook: 16 bars
Bridge: 8 bars
Instrumental: 4 bars
Hook: 12 bars
Bridge: 8 bars
Outro: 4 bars
Written By: Josh Ramsay, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Tavish Crowe
Billboard Hot 100: 10
Song and "the guy" after the jump...
Monday, March 12, 2012
Tyga - Rack City (Produced by DJ Mustard)
Tempo: 99 bpm
Length: 3:23
Key: C# Minor
Intro: 4 bars
Verse 1: 12 bars
Hook: 8 bars
Verse 2: 16 bars
Hook: 8 bars
Bridge: 8 bars
Hook: 8 bars
Bridge: 8 bars
Outro: 12 bars
Written By: Michael Nguyen-Stevenson, and Dijon McFarlane
Billboard Hot 100: 7
Flo Rida - Wild Ones (feat. Sia) (Produced by soFLY & Nius and Axwell)
Tempo: 127 bpm
Length: 3:53
Key: Ab Major
Chords: 4 bar loop
Ab Cm Fm Db
or
I iii vi IV
Hook:: 16 bars
Verse 1: 16 bars
Hook: 16 bars
Verse 2: 8+1+8 bars (17 bars)
Hook: 16 bars
Bridge: 8+8 bars
Hook: 16 bars
Outro: 8 bars (First half of Bridge)
Written By: Tramar Dillard, Marcus Cooper, Sia Furler, Axel Hedfors, Raphaël Judrin, Jacob Luttrell, Ben Maddahi, and Pierre-Antoine Melki
Billboard Hot 100: 7
Notes: When all notes are taken in to account, the Fm becomes an Fm7, and the Db becomes an Eb7/Db immediately followed by Absus/Db.
Sunday, March 11, 2012
New Music: Chris Brown - "How I Feel" and "Fuck The City Up"
Over the weekend, Chris Brown released 2 free tracks.
Chris Brown - How I Feel
Chris Brown - Fuck The City Up (Produced by Drumma Boy)
[via @chrisbrown]
Chris Brown - How I Feel
Chris Brown - Fuck The City Up (Produced by Drumma Boy)
[via @chrisbrown]
American Idol Season 11 Top 12 Contestants
Who was eliminated on American Idol?
Jeremy Rosado
Jimmy Iovine was spot-on when he predicted Jeremy Rosado would be the first to go. “Stevie Wonder ballads are custom-made for Jeremy’s voice, and he did not deliver at all. All the girls outperformed Jeremy last night, and I predict Jeremy will go.”
Boys bottom 3:
Jermaine Jones
Joshua Ledet
Jeremy Rosado
Girls bottom 3:
Erika Van Pelt
Elise Testone
Shannon Magrane
The final two were Jeremy Rosado and Elise Testone. The judges chose to save Elise Testone elimating Jeremy Rosoado thus eliminating him from competition.
Friday, March 9, 2012
The Wanted - Glad You Came (Produced by Steve Mac)
Tempo: 120 bpm (Piano Intro/Outro Slower)
Length: 3:17
Key: Bb Major
Chords:
[1] Piano Intro/Outro: 4 bar loop
Eb Bb Gm F or IV I vi V
[2] Intro/Verse/Instrumental: 8 bar loop
Eb Gm Eb Gm Bb Eb Gm Eb Gm or IV vi IV vi I IV vi IV vi
[3] Hook/Refrain: 8 bar loop
Eb Gm Eb Gm Bb Eb Gm Eb F or IV vi IV vi I IV vi IV V
Piano Intro: 8+1 bars
Intro: 8 bars
Verse: 16 bars
Hook: 8 bars
Instrumental: 8 bars
Verse: 16 bars
Hook: 8 bars
Instrumental: 8 bars
Refrain: 8 bars
Piano Outro: 8 bars
Written By: Steve Mac, Wayne Hector, and Ed Drewett
Billboard Hot 100: 3
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Music Video Premiere: Usher - Climax
R&B superstar, Usher, releases the music video to his new single, "Climax," produced by Diplo, the man behind Chris Brown's smash "Look At Me Now" and one-half of Major Lazer.
Directed by Sam Pilling
Directed by Sam Pilling
Nicki Minaj' "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded" (Deluxe Edition) Album Cover
Young Money's Nicki Minaj reveals the DELUXE EDITION album cover to her upcoming sophomore album, "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded." Her current lead single, "Starships," currently sits at the #6 spot on Billboard's Hot 100. The album is due out April 3, 2012.
[via @NICKIMINAJ)
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Fun.-tastic! 'We Are Young' Tops Hot 100 | Billboard.com
Fun.-tastic! 'We Are Young' Tops Hot 100 | Billboard.com
Hot 100 Top 10 (March 8, 2012)
1. fun. - We Are Young (feat. Janelle Monae)
2. Kelly Clarkson - Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)
3. Adele - Set Fire To The Rain
4. The Wanted - Glad You Came
5. Katy Perry - Part Of Me
6. Nicki Minaj - Starships
7. Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa - Young, Wild & Free (feat. Bruno Mars)
8. David Guetta - Turn Me On (feat. Nicki Minaj)
9. Gotye - Something That I Used To Know
10. Rihanna - We Found Love (feat. Calvin Harris)
Hot 100 Top 10 (March 8, 2012)
1. fun. - We Are Young (feat. Janelle Monae)
2. Kelly Clarkson - Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)
3. Adele - Set Fire To The Rain
4. The Wanted - Glad You Came
5. Katy Perry - Part Of Me
6. Nicki Minaj - Starships
7. Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa - Young, Wild & Free (feat. Bruno Mars)
8. David Guetta - Turn Me On (feat. Nicki Minaj)
9. Gotye - Something That I Used To Know
10. Rihanna - We Found Love (feat. Calvin Harris)
Pitbull - International Love (feat. Chris Brown) (Produced by Soulshock & Biker, Sean Hurley)
Tempo: 120 bpm
Length: 3:48
Key: C Minor
Chords: 2 bar loop
[1] Cm Ab Eb Bb or i VI III VII
[2] Ab Fm Bb G or VI iv VII v (4 bars before 2nd and 3rd Hook)
Bridge:
Fm Ab Eb Cm Fm Ab Cm Bb
or
iv VI III i iv VI III VII
Intro: 8 bars
Verse 1: 8 bars
Hook: 6 bars
Refrain: 4 bars
Verse 2: 12 bars
Hook: 6 bars
Refrain: 4 bars
Verse 3: 12 bars
Hook: 6 bars
Refrain: 4 bars
Bridge: 8 bars
Instrumental: 4 bars
Hook: 6 bars
Refrain: 4 bars
Hook: 6 bars
Refrain: 4 bars
Outro: 10 bars
Written By: Armando C. Perez, Carsten Shack, Peter Biker, Sean Hurley, and Claude Kelly
Billboard Hot 100: 13
New Music: Calvin Harris - Let's Go (feat. Ne-Yo) (Radio Edit)
New music from the multi-talented DJ, singer, songwriter, and producer behind the international smash, "We Found Love."
Monday, March 5, 2012
B.o.B. - So Good (Produced by Ryan Tedder)
Tempo: 85.5 bpm
Length: 3:33
Key: A minor
Chords: [1] Am Em F C or i v VI III (Intro and Verse 1 and 2)
[2] D or IV (2 bars before Hook and last 2 bars of Hook)
[3] F C G or VI III VII (Hook, Refrain, and Verse 3)
Intro: 4 bars
Verse 1: 8 bars
Pre-Hook: 2 bars
Hook: 8 bars
Refrain: 4 bars
Verse 2: 8 bars
Pre-Hook: 2 bars
Refrain: 4 bars
Verse 3: 8 bars
Pre-Hook: 2 bars
Hook: 8 bars
Refrain: 10 bars
Written By: Bobby Ray Simmons, Jr., Ryan Benjamin Tedder
Billboard Hot 100: 11
LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It (Produced by Party Rock)
Tempo: 130 bpm
Length: 3:19
Key: G Minor
Chords: Gm or i
Intro: 8 bars
Verse 1: 8 bars
Pre-Hook: 8 bars
Hook: 8 bars
Refrain: 8 bars
Verse 2: 8 bars
Pre-Hook: 8 bars
Hook: 8 bars
Refrain: 8 bars
Bridge: 8 bars
Instrumental: 8 bars
Pre-Hook: 8 bars
Outro: 8 bars
Written By: Stefan Kendal Gordy, Jamahl Listenbee, Erin Beck, George M. Robertson, and Kenneth Oliver
Billboard Hot 100: 1
Friday, March 2, 2012
Snoop Dogg, & Wiz Khalifa - Young, Wild & Free (feat. Bruno Mars) (Produced by The Smeezingtons)
Tempo: 95 bpm
Length: 3:27
Key: D Major
Chords: [1] 8 bar loop [2] 8 bar loop (first half of verse)
[1] Gmaj7 D Gmaj7 Bm Gmaj7 Bm Gmaj7 D or IV7 I IV7 vi IV7 vi IV7 I
[2] Gmaj7 D Gmaj7 Bm Gmaj7 D Gmaj7 D or IV7 I IV7 vi IV7 I IV7 I
Intro: 2 bars
Hook: 8 bars
Verse 1: 16 bars
Hook: 8 bars
Verse 2: 16 bars
Hook: 8 bars
Bridge: 8 bars
Hook: 8 bars
Outro: 8 bars
Written By: Calvin Broadus, Cameron Thomaz, Peter Hernandez, Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine
Billboard Hot 100: 7
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