Top 25 Songs of 2013. I look forward to this blog post every year. It was a pretty great year from music. There were many new faces and artists making strong comebacks. Without further adeiu...here we go:
1. Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke, Pharell, and T.I. This song was and still is a hit. The beat couldn't be more unique and made you want to dance like there's no tomorrow. It never failed to cheer me up and lighted up my life. There was so much silly controversy surrounding this song. No one will ever forget the Miley mash up with the foam finger and the grinding. Yes, the feminists hated the lyrics. I personally think persistence and confidence is attractive. He knows I want it :)
2. Hold On, We're Going Home by Drake : Nothing was the same changed my life. I adore Drake. He does beautiful things with music and this song was no different. It was great to hear him sing again.
3. Mirrors by Justin Timberlake : It was the year of JT. He released two unbelieveable albums filled with nothing by hits. The fact that he made us wait over five years for new music made it more special. I couldn't be happier he left the big screen for his original form of entertainment. Couldn't imagine 2013 without his music.
4. If I Was Your Man by Bruno Mars : This song is just beautiful. The words are absolutely everything. Hands down one of my favorite live songs of the year.
5. Stay by Rihanna : Her voice is flawless in this song. She hasn't had a song like this since California King Bed and I was so excited about it. I'm not one hundred percent sure it was released in 2013, but it didn't make my 2012 list so we're going to say it was.
6. Body Party by Ciara : A majority of mainstream music people have probably never heard this. I know Ciara is so 2004, but this song was a hit. I couldn't wait for it to come on in the club. It was fun to sing along too. Definitely one of the best slow jams of our time. I missed this type of music.
7. Crooked Smile by J. Cole : Inspirational music has been in for the last couple of years. This just felt more real in relation to me. His line "Is it real? Eyebrows, fingernails, hair... Is it real? If it's not girl you don't care. Cause what's real is something that the eyes can't see, that the hands can't touch, that them broads can't be...and that's you" provided encouragement so many times this year. One of my biggest 2013 regrets was not seeing him in concert.
8. Loveeee Song by Rihanna and Future : This was another slow R&B hit that I loved in 2013. Futures voice is so unique and sexy. It just lights up my life and RiRi is killing the business. Nothing but hits and this particular song was no different.
9. When I'm Gone (Cup Song) by Anna Kendrick : I still haven't seen pitch perfect, but this song was absolutely adorable. I love little songs like this. They're so bright and upbeat. I also lost someone I love very much suddenly this year, so every time I heard it I would think of the new angel in my life. The long way home was her journey to heaven, and we all missed her so it certainly fit.
10. I Like It by Sevyn Streeter : This was Sevyn's first single. Not many people heard it, but I turly enjoyed it all year. I had the pleasure of seeing her live when she came with T.I. 's Kings of The South tour. I have a feeling that there are many more good songs to come from her. She's going to be great. Yay for R&B coming back!
11. Beware by J. Cole, Jhene Aiko, and Lil Wayne : Oooh, I was so mad! That hook is what got me in love with song. Lil Wayne has the best little appearances in every song, and Jhene can sannng! Good music.
12. From Time by Drake and Jhene Aiko : This was my favorite song off of NWTS. It really resonated with me and their voices were flawless together. I honestly have no words to say other than I love drake.
13. Wake Me Up by Avicci : I still can't say this guys name, but when his song plays it's like lets gooooo! I'm in the mood to jump up and down, pumping my fist like a mad woman. Admit it, it's catchy. My brother actually introduced it to me.
14. Wrecking Ball by Miley Cyrus : It was Miley's year. Hannah Montana is gone and Miley is half naked on a wrecking ball. I'm not a fan of her crazy antics, but I am a fan of her music. When this song comes on, I just have to sing along.
15. Cruise by Florida Georgia Line and Nelly : I like southern accents and country music. You wouldn't know it just looking at me, but it's true. I also like Nelly. Put the two together and you get the perfect cheesily awesome summer song.
16. Roar by Katy Perry : Everyone said she stole it from Sara Barellies. Whether she was involved in the whole thing or not, they are extremely similar songs. Roar was hands down better. It's like the fun version of Brave. Unpopular opinion, but we saw which one topped the charts. Numbers don't lie.
17. Bad by Wale and Rihanna : So many girls sang this part, but Wale and Rihanna were my favorite combo. The lyrics were the truth,"Bad girls ain't no good, and good girls ain't no fun. And hood girls want a smart nigga, college girls want a thug". This was arguably the realest line about our generation that was spoken this year.
18. Poetic Justice by Kendrick Lamar and Drake : The fame went straight to Kendrick's head. I hated him by the end of the year. He had that song where he dumped on everyone including Drake. That was unnecessary. Drake took him on tour when he was nobody. Literally nobody. I would know...I was there. He was 30 pounds heavier with no stage presence whatsoever. He copied everything. Anyways...enough with the rant. The song was good. Shoutout to all of us Young East African Girls
19. Get Lucky by Daft Punk and Pharell
20. All the Way Home by Tamar Braxton : Tamar finally became a star, and I couldn't be happier for her. All her singles were great, but this was definitely my personal favorite.
21. Say Something by A Great Big World ft. Christina Aguileria
22. Chloe by Emblem3 : I don't care what anyone says. This song is about Khloe Kardashian. It was fun and I totally enjoyed listening to it.
23. Come and Get It by Selena Gomez : The indian vibe was everything. I'm shaking my hips just thinking about that beat.
24. Too Much by Drake and Sampa : Once again, Nothing was the same is just pure brilliance. I limited myself to three Drake songs. It was a tough decision. If I hadn't, songs 10-25 would just be the entire album plus the random singles he released. Honorable mention : Come Thru, All Me, Started From the Bottom, The Motion, Girls Love Beyonce, Jodeci Freestyle, Furthest Thing, The Language
25. High School by Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne
Top Ratchet Songs of the Year :
1. Red Nose by Sage the Gemeni : The most fun party song of the year. We gon Shakeeee it. They made it a compliment to be comparend to a Pitbull.
2. My N*gga by Richie Homie Quan and Young Jeezy G : When this song plays in the club or at a party, you can't make me sit down. I'll probably rap too. Like a G. Grrrr.
3. Versace by Drake and Migos
4. Bugatti by Future and Ace Hood
5. F------ Problem by A$AP Rocky, Drake, 2 Chainz, and Kendrick Lamar
6. Feds Watching by 2 Chainz and Pharalle
7. I'm Different by 2 Chainz
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