I often delete these 'song of the day' emails with a fleeting moment of guilt. But Jake Shimabukuro's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' caught my attention and I'm glad I spent 5 zen like minutes recalling Queen's larger than life ballad reduced to 4 modest strings. (It's the first full song I've listen to in a while without a heavy bass pulse, making it blog post-worthy.) Listen Here.
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Free Download: Foster the People 'Helena Beat'The L.A. band swept up summer buzz with their fuzzy laid back rock hit "Pumped Up Kicks." Then they promptly fell off the face of the earth, while the blogs (including this one) waited for the hype to pay off. Finally, Foster the People returns with a 'Helena Beat.' More dancey, less fuzzy, but still ever so catchy. Stream and Download here.
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In Oprah Winfrey's new show, Master Class, she profiles people who are almost as accomplished and powerful as her. The premiere focuses on Jay-Z in probably one of the most intimate portraits of the hip-hop mogul. Watch him discuss his childhood in the projects, realization of his talent, and staying grounded through trendsetting and success.
2010 In Mash Up Pop
DJ Earworm's United States of Pop releases continue with "Don't Stop The Pop"-- a somewhat sloppy dance floor cat fight with the year's hit songs including Katy Perry, Rihanna, Tiao Cruz and more. This isn't a criticism of of 2010's Billboard Charts; it's a testament to the difficulties of mash-ups, especially if you have to use certain songs.
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Tedd Riley, a main producer on 'Michael,' addressed doubts on the vocal's authenticity and the real motivation is behind the controversy.
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Playlist: Top 10 Songs of 2010
Enjoy a playlist of personal favorites from the year including Cee-Lo, The Black Keys, Miniboone, and even Justin Bieber. This may also be one of the few year end wraps ups free of Arcade Fire.
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2011 Grammy Nominations
A list of nominees, pithy remarks, and conspiracy theories on how Katy Perry earns an album of the year nod along side Arcade Fire, Lady Gaga, Lady Antebellum, and Eminem. I think Gaga takes this category and a cage match.
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Listen To Google Beatbox
No, it's not an official Google service... yet. But by inputting this key phrase into Google Translate, the robotic voice suddenly earns street cred.
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Review: Nicki Minaj, Pink Friday
While balancing pop princess and schitzo bitch, she stands up to her debut album's hype.
UK's Purple Revolver explains how the buzz grew so loud.
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American Music Awards 2010 Performances: Videos and 10 Word Reviews
Justin Bieber swept the American Music Awards, winning all four of his nominations. See his performance and others including Usher, Rhianna, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift and more.
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