Weekly Music Update 10/11/09: featuring Major Lazer, Q-Tip, Mariah Carey, MSTRKRFT, & much much more....

Before we get to the music, happy thanksgiving everybody!   I want to thank all of you who visit this blog.  It's been doing really well lately.  If you like the blog, don't forget to spread the word.  Also, you can always contact me or leave a comment if you have any suggestions.  Thanks! 

Okay now onto the music.  From now on, every Sunday I will update my top ten tracks and my featured video.  Both can be found on the right sidebar. 

My Top 10 This Week:

1. Killa Kela - Everyday (Lifelike Remix)
2. Beyonce - Broken-Hearted Girl (Alan Braxe Dub) *new entry*
3. Meroz - Your Lover
4. Chromeo - Night by Night
5. Kid Cudi - Up Up & Away
6. Trey Songz - Holla If You Need Me *new entry*
7. Mariah Carey - H.A.T.E.U. (Remix) ft. OJ Da Juiceman, Big Boi, Gucci Mane *new entry*
8. Marchand - Supernova *new entry*
9. Trey Songz -Invented Sex ft. Drake
10. Alicia Keys - Doesn't Mean Anything

Video of the Week:

I couldn't decide between Major Lazer and Q-Tip so there's gonna be two featured videos this week:

The first one is the video for Keep It Goin' Louder by Major Lazer.  This was one of my favourite songs of the summer and they finally made a vid for it.


The second one is the video for Life Is Better by Q-Tip and Norah Jones.  I love this song and I love this video.

Since I was busy with essays, I wasn't able to post all the tracks that I wanted to this week. So as a bonus, here's a few hot tracks from the past week.

(click the song to listen and download)

Let's start off with some rap and r&b:

 Mariah Carey - H.A.T.E.U. (Remix) ft. OJ Da Juiceman, Big Boi, & Gucci Mane
This is a really good remix.  It has a totally different vibe than the original.   

Birdman - Written On Her (Remix) ft. Jay Sean, Flo Rida, & Mack Maine
A new remix of Birdman's latest single.  I actually think the original had better verses but other than that, they sound practically the same.

Plies - Medicine ft. Keri Hilson
There's been a few different versions of this song.  This time it's Plies rapping the verses while Keri Hilson sings the hook.  Yes this is the clean version but that's ok.  Cursing is overrated anyway....

Jay Sean - Do You Remember ft. Lil' Jon & Sean Paul
After releasing a stable of hits in the UK, Jay Sean has finally gained some success in North America with his single "Down".  He should continue to get radio play with this new single.

Robin Thicke - Sex Therapy
Another soulful slow jam from none other than Robin Thicke.  This should be a hit with the ladies.

Snoop Dogg - Gangsta Luv ft. The-Dream
It looks like Snoop Dogg is back.  Despite what the title might suggest, this track is far from being 'gangsta'.  It's not far from decent though.  The-Dream does a nice job on the hook.  

Jennifer Lopez - Fresh Out The Oven ft. Pitbull
Don't ask me why but there's something that pisses me off about J.Lo and Pitbull.  Even if I'm not a huge fan of either artist, this new single definitely has a chance to become a hit so it's worth posting.

Kristina Debarge - Future Love (Remix) ft. Fabolous
A couple of my friends and I were recently talking about Fabolous and how he's been underappreciated all these years.  Sure he's gained some mainstream success, but we think he deserves way more love than what he's gotten.  Once again, in the small part he has on this remix, he kills it.   

Wale - Fly Away
Wale released this track on his twitter sometime on Friday.  If you're not a fan of Wale, this track is not gonna change your mind.  Wale fans, like me, will love it.

Now here's some songs for the dance/electro/indie-pop fans:

MSTRKRFT - Heartbreaker (Three Fingers Remix) ft. John Legend
My love for this song has been rekindled with this Three Fingers remix.  I don't know how long this remix has been around but I just found it this week....

Marchand -  Supernova
This is an amazing dance track from Marchand.  Although he's Dutch, he manages to emulate the French electro sound that I enjoy so much.  I could listen to this for days.  

Miami Horror - Sometimes
This new song from Miami Horror should please plenty of electropop fans.  Personally, I'm not in love with the vocals on this one, but the intro hooked me in.  It's still a good track overall; it's just not one of my faves.

Ellie Goulding - Under The Sheets
Ellie Goulding's vocals + solid production from Starsmith = nice little pop song.

Keenhouse - Ari-es (Hemingway's Starlight Yacht Remix)
Hemingway did a great job remixing Keenhouse's new track.  This smooth mix is perfect for those late night playlists.  

That's it for now.  If you are ever in need of a music fix, remember to come back every Sunday.  Better yet visit everyday.  You never know what I could be posting next.....

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf