Take 2!

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Way before Nicki Minaj's hit single "Your Love", award-winning British music artist of the 80's-- Annie Lennox was the first to come up with the catchy entrance tune. She didn't sing it the way the queen of hip-hop did though. On the contrary, Annie sang No More "I Love You's".



Lady Gaga's current hit song Born This Way is making a lot of fans sing-- and other big artists as well. After discovering 10-year-old Youtube sensation Maria Aragon and asking her to sing in Gaga's concert in Toronto, Canada last March 3, here's what came up of their duet bringing more emotion to the soulful (literally)song followed by Katy Perry's semi-acoustic take of the same song.

And to wrap things up, here's quite a funny set due to other people's naive comments---After Justin Beiber released his single 'Somebody To Love' (which has another version that also features Usher), people search Youtube, find this next song and thinks "Hey this isn't J.B.'s song!" Well FYI, this is courtesy to the 70's British band "Queen" which the song was actually revived by the Glee Cast. If you're looking for the one Beiber sang (in Glee version) here it is, listen... and see the difference!

Up, up, here we go!

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This week, a lot of great songs came out that I could just keep them looping in my iPod! So let's not keep the waiting any longer, here's one from an asian band who is making their way to the charts! This is Far East Movement featuring One Republic's very own Ryan Tedder in Rocketeer.

Justin Bieber shows a religious side as he closes eyes and sing Pray which definitely touches one's hearts.

But contrary to J.B.'s religiousness, Enrique Inglesias' new single goes out to party in sex and sin with Tonight I'm Lovin' You (which is not really what he's trying to say.:o)

The long awaited team-up of Nelly and Kelly Rowland finally brings a follow-up to their hit song Dilemma with Gone followed by David Archuleta's very catchy new hit song Elevator.

So that's a wrap to this week's new songs! It's time for me to look for more new ones to feature! 'Til the next Music Highlights!;)

To sing or not to sing?

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Rude words now adays are as common as saying "excuse me" or "call me". Now Cee Lo Green puts it out in the open as his latest single's title, F**k you not only has a good song but will unfortunately make people sing F-U too as easy as 1-2-3. Not to mention he makes a kid lead in his MTV! This is definately not fitting for any minor viewers (yes I'm somewhat the concervative/ concerned type here) but then again the artists will just defend themselves by saying it's their "artistry" or that there's a "censorship" that should be working. So, where are they?! Is Cee Lo's subtle version Forget You the solution to any possible issues he might encounter? */rant-ends*



But of course not all songs are that vulgar when it comes to words (or sometimes, does not need words at all). Take this next songs for example: From Paris, China, Colorado, or anywhere in the world... sing or hum to the Good Life in One Republic's latest single or chill and dance to Edward Maya and Vika Jigulina's Stereo Love.





Enjoy the soothing voice of Dawn Richard and Kalenna Harper mixed with Diddy's rap in their newly-formed group called Diddy - Dirty Money in Coming Home featuring Skylar Grey.

Lastly, follow Keri Hilson as she transforms herself into some of the women who have paved the way to black female artists like Diana Ross, TLC and Janet Jackson in Pretty Girls Rock.

Eargazzmic hits on your way!

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With the hyped-movie Tron coming up, prepare your ears to get electrocuted with the soundtrack by none other than the band who introduced techno to the world--here's Daft Punk with Derezzed!

Next songs are hits from artists who released these hits not so long ago and is now climbing the billboard charts. Bite your heart out of pure love for Pink, Ne-Yo, Mike Posner and Natasha Bedingfield!

Flaming hit charts

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Spending this day just surfing Youtube proves to be much contenting because there's so much new songs coming out I'm so glad and drowning at the same time! But to make your viewing pleasure easier, here are the latest and hottest songs you should also know about!

Having 42 MILLION view hits (as of the moment I watched this), Rihanna's Only Girl would certainly bring her song on the most watched list. The song ain't that bad too! I just find her new look dirty and weird though. She should go back to the short black hair which looks fitter and fierce on her just like the follow-up video of Love the Way You Lie Part 2, again featuring Eminem!

A lot say Kanye West is crazy with what he do, how he wears his clothes or even make his video. And a proof for that last mention is his latest single Runaway which is a staggering 34-min MTV of that song alone! I spent time watching it although I never really grasped the essence of the song. So here's the shortened version ft. Pusha T or if you really wanna see the full-length, click here.

Black Eyed Peas just keeps their songs coming as a band or individually! Here's their latest single from their latest album "The Beginning": The Time (Dirty Bit).

Bruno Mars sings a different theme than his usual "happy and inlove" love songs. This one is a bit heartbreaking yet wonderfully delivered once again! From "Marry You" (which is also featured in Glee's episode 8: "Furt"), this is Grenade.

Just check it out!

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A lot of lines this first song can already become my intro, "No need to ask why, you just gotta see with your eyes!", "These songs are banging, they're hot off the skillet!" so Check It Out, will.i.am and Nicki Minaj revives one of the old annoying songs and turns into an interesting part of their rap. Now it can't stop playing in my head!

I rarely listen to Slash but now that the band features Fergie of B.E.P. (wow, they are really active), Beautiful Dangerous gets into the chart radar.

After Teenage Dream, soon-to-be "Katy Brand" releases another hard hitting chart topper which fairly gives off a good feeling to anyone who deciphers the song's meaning. Ignite the light within you in Katy Perry's Firework.

Since Linkin Park released their album "A Thousand Suns" last September, the songs they've been releasing not only rises in the hit charts but gives of some pretty awesome video effects! Here's The Catalyst and their latest disabled-for-embedding song Waiting For The End.

And lastly, Ke$ha tries to rules the night with We R Who We R.

Talk about text shortcuts huh?Here's another one for the club!

Another batch of songs comin' right up!

Versus the versions!

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Work can be pretty consuming in time and energy, but I won't let that stop me from blogging! Although I've been gone for almost a month from writing, *sniff* I'm back and packed with tons of things to feature! This time, I'm trying something new and that's showing some originally composed songs and comparing them to the hit musical TV show---GLEE. Not many people may be in to this show (for reasons either being to kiddy, or too gayish with all the singing), but the story sin't so bad at all and I know some straight guys enjoying this! But then again I'm not forcing anyone to watch Glee... I will force you to watch and listen to their versions though-- and if it stands against the original.

"Teenage Dream"

Original: By Katy Perry

We all know this famous new song by Katy Perry which speaks of how the relationship is like of those Teenagers-- Young, playful and madly in love. In Glee's recent episode, (season 2: Episode 6), this song was used to to introduce a most likely upcoming competitor of New Directions (team name of the lead Glee cast). I find this version sooo much better than Katy's mainly because of the composition of the song and it was amazing how a guy's voice can translate the song even though some of the lyrics contains lines that are for girls (like "You think I'm pretty without any make-up on" or "Skin-tight jeans" part). Listen to it and see what I mean:

Glee version: Blaine (Darren Criss) of Dalton Academy Warblers

So did you like it? Or did you like it? :p First point goes to... GLEE!

"Telephone"

Original: By Lady Gaga

Glee version: Sunshine Corazon (Charice Pempengco) and Rachele Berry (Lea Michele)

Although Lady Gaga's MTV takes almost 10min. for the whole song to finish, I can say she grabs the point for this one because Glee's version was almost the same as the original. Lea and Charice's tandem were good, but there wasn't much difference with how G. and B. sang it (Not to mention Lea had a lot of unnecessary high-pitched parts).

So far: Glee (1), Original (1)

"You're Having My Baby"

Original: By Paul Anka

Paul Anka's Having My Baby can't be denied as one of the best classics ever. However with Glee's version, I can somehow tell it represents a lot more to the generation now-a-days not just in the pre-marital sex topic but as well as the musical appreciation. Kids now are more into the mainstream pop/RnB and can't really be into the whole classical version. But I'm the one giving the scores and being someone who's in between those generations (not too young, not too old-- LOL!), I give both songs the credit for their own versions. Here's Glee's "You're Havin' My Baby" (even the pronunciation is made slang!) for your appreciation:

Glee version: Finn Hudson (Cory Monteith)

So far: Glee (2), Original (2)

"Hello"

Original: Richie Lionel

Glee version: Rachel Berry (Lea Michele) and Jesse St. James (Jonathan Groff)

Okay... this one is a bit tough for me to decide on because Richie Lionel's version is not only classic but his delivery is great as well. The song may be credited to him but I guess I have to give this one to Glee! The duet of Lea and Jonathan better gives the song a more romantic factor which gives a deeper meaning to the song. (Also, rather than the TV scene, I recommend you listen to the HD quality of Glee's version here.)

So far: Glee (3), original (2)

"Don't Stop Believing"

Original: Journey w/ Arnel Pineda

Glee version: Glee Cast

This is the song that started all of it. Journey's version is a song that never grows old while Glee shows how a song can really be versatile despite year and or gender. Hmm, another tough one. But as much as I like Glee, Journey rocks it more when the song really means to bring people up and jumping about never stopping--well, believing. :D

Score after the 4th song: Glee (3), Original (3)

"Defying Gravity"

Original: Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel for the Broadway Musical Show: Wicked

Glee version: Rachel Berry (Lea Michele) and Kurt Hummel (Chris Colfer)

While this song comparison can be highly controversial at many aspects, like:

1) Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel both became characters in the story as April Rhodes (the highschool drop-out who was supposed to replace Rachel as the lead singer in one of the early stories of Glee) and Shelby Corcoran (and Rachel Berry's mom in the series) respectively.

2) Lea Michel has her own share in being a Broadway actress

3) Glee version seems to be sung better although singing it LIVE in a broadway is a different thing as well...

This last song is definitely something I can't decide on by myself. How about you? What do you think? Your comments are most welcome!:)

The return of the comeback!

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The long procrastination is over... and it's about time! The motivation is back and it's time to get back on all the awesome features I've missed for the past month! So before my face (or should I say this blog) is erased in your mind, here are the next top songs you should already be listening to!

After red head Rihanna's dramatic Love The Way You Lie, she now goes pop and funky in Who's That Chick (Who's that Chick?!)

Youtube unfortunately offers the low quality vid since this was leaked. If you wanna watch the HD version, click this site I found with a much better copy!



As if B.o.B's previous song Airplanes featuring Haley Williams was not enough, version 2 now features one of the greatest rappers of all time--no matter how many comebacks--- add Eminem for more spice!



As expected from the lovely, awesome and hot Katy Perry (mind you I'm almost turning gay for this girl), her latest song Teenage Dream is just great in every angle! You gotta love the classic feel of the video too! Was just thinking her whole make-out scene wasn't the best thing you wanna show to kids watching MTV... but then again drugs, booze, sex and killings are present anywhere already!



Incoming artist Mike Posner sings about the people who thinks they're better than everybody. So here's the truth from Posner's mouth, stop thinking you're Cooler Than Me! >:)



And saving the best for last, here's is the most anticipated comeback of the year! R&B/Hip-Hop singer Cornell Haynes Jr. or better known as Nelly is finally back! Or is it Just A Dream?! Let the Nelly-saga continue!!! (yeah I am a fan!:p)

Fresh & amazing!

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I've heard a lot of Music through out the years... and just when I thought they couldn't evolve any further and all the lyrics has been used up and all kinds of emotions have already been expressed by previous artists, these new singles have stayed true to becoming fresh and note worthy to be in the charts!

First off, let Eminem and Rihanna burn you with their awesome collaboration in Love The Way You Lie starring Megan Fox and Dominic Mohagnan. Oh and of course check out Rihanna's new flaming red hair do!




2010's Best Female Hip-Hop Artist Nicki Minaj shows off her rapping skills in Your Love using a Japanese-inspired MTV that makes the whole song a bit more fly than eva!




Come to the world of Taio Cruz where the women just seems to be everywhere. Bring your self to the dance floor and light up like a Dynamite and just keep that mood as Usher and Pitbull sings DJ Got Us Fallin In Love Again.






And speaking of falling in love, Bruno Mars' latest song will melt your heart away in the most simplest yet heart-felt lyrics of Just The Way You Are.

Hot off the oven songs!

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If these songs ain't fresh on your ears, I might as well get a better source for the newest hits!

Maroon 5 takes a modern spin at 80's-like Bad (or should I say Brutal) love in their latest song (and cute MTV) of Misery.




Next up, Shontelle and Preggy Alicia Keys gives us another of their mellow RnB songs in Impossible and Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready) [...to be a mom?].






Enrique Inglesias teams up with Pitbull and comes to party in I Like It.

And lastly, Diddy and Dirty Money with T.I. and Rick Ross says Hello Good Morning in this song for insomniacs and hard party-goers!

Raymond vs. Raymond

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It's just one sleep away and multi-talented and awarded RnB/ Rap/ Pop artist Usher Raymond IV will shake Manila with enthusiastic fans tomorrow, July 09 for his one-night only Live Performance at the Mall of Asia concert grounds!

And what's the best way to to write this day's Music Highlights than highlight songs from Usher's latest album, Raymond vs. Raymond! Aside from his recently released chart-topping single O.M.G. (ft. Will.I.Am), here are 5 more songs from his remarkable album!

Foolin' Around



Papers



She Don't Know (ft. Ludacris)



There Goes My Baby

And lastly, although this song "seems" to be an official release coming from 15-year old Justin Bieber, Usher takes on his own version aside from him having a duet with Bieber in the recently released music video. Get into the beat with Somebody to Love!

Music for every personality

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Music always has a way to make every genre interesting to almost any people regarless of personality, race or taste... here's a few songs with different categories that I bet will still fall in your On-The-Go playlist! ;)

Up for some electro-hop sound? Let's start things off with another one of LMFAO's song Scream My Name.



Here's an acoustic for you. Paramore revives one of Kings of Leon's famous song, Use Somebody which is as wonderful as the original version.



Former South Border band member Duncan Ramos brings us ne of my favorite Soul RnB songs right now, listen and fall in love with Fly With Me.



A lot of synthpop group are out there, and if you haven't heard of one yet, here's Passion Pit with Little Secrets.



Our favorite pop rapper Eminem is back with another single that starts rising the billboard charts. He certainly is not out-of-tune and Not Afraid.



And lastly... although I hate to add more limelight to this kid, Justin Beiber ft. Sean Kingston shows a lot of potential to become on of the next most-loved pop artist, adding his Eenie Meenie song that just won't leave looping in my head!

Airplanes, loving, and the like

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A lot of new songs just keep coming out almost on a daily basis... but not everyone of them means they're to like. In this case, I feature those you may or may not like... Listen to it and see what gets your lovin'!

Speaking of lovin', since Drake's hit song Over, here's his latest single which I definitely like, it's Find Your Lovin'... and man did I.;)



The MTV shows a promising continuation don't you think? Much like Jason Derulo and his sons that just keeps coming! After Breaking your heart, he puts on his dancing shoes and is Ridin' Solo.



Black Eyed Peas' Energy still Never Dies and gets in the groove and Rock That Body in their latest single that brings them in the top 10 of the billboard.



3OH!3 follows with yet another collab with my-not-so-favorite Ke$ha who could always do better in lip syncing... they sing all about My First Kiss.



Not the best song I was hoping, but like I said, you may or may not like it. Just like this next song-- from the English electricpop duo La Roux, here's an amazing video effect and indeed some groovy beat in Bulletproof.



And to close the night, here are two songs that's something i'm sure everybody loves-- from the gentleman himself, Ne-Yo comes to Move Along and B.o.B. with Haley Williams makes wishes on an Airplane. (I just can't stop listening to this song! Official video finally out!!! Too bad I can't embed it yet.:-0 Watch it here!)




'Til the next ride! ;)

Battle of the Femmes!

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Femme Fatale has just dominated the charts and is fighting for the number 1 spot! Check out the latest songs which features some of the hottest and sexiest female artists today!

No biase nor ranking on the placing of videos but I certainly feature Katy Perry first and the song that keeps playing in my head right now, give it up for the California Gurl!


Lady Gaga goes el español when she goes Ale-Ale-Alejandro still from her hit album The Fame Monster.


Taio Cruz isn't femme but his partner in crime certainly is... Ke$ha takes a Dirty Picture in their first-ever single together.


After a series of sizzling, sexy video releases (Hard, Russian Roulette and Rude Boy), Rihanna's fierceness goes leather, studded and metal as she becomes a becomes a Rock Star! (Spoiler though, the song doesn't really fall into the "rock" category although i love the video a lot, very good production!)


This next femme is someone who'd surprise you... Miley Cyrus gets a new image and gets in to the "sexy" league as she stars wearing leather and dances in well, sexy way. I guess it's either goodbye Hanna Montana, hello Lindsay Lohan 2?!:-O Here's the Miley who Can't Be Tamed.


And last but no the least, take a look at someone who has risen from the "where-have-you-been?!" land... Christina Aguilera is back Dirrrttier or should i quote her "more sensual" than ever. Althoug to be honest I think she's a wee bit too trying to be like Lady Gaga/ Beyonce that she doesn't seem to have a "new" identity. She better find a look that will make her click or else she won't be able to match up to the new stars!

Watch her latest single titled Not Myself Tonight here.

I've still got a few more new songs in line to feature so keep on checking if I got this updated 'ayt?! *lol* ;)

MH is "never" gone

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Old artists, new songs... that's one of the best thing music can offer right? So let MH's list today give you what you can hum or sing along to (And not to mention some interesting extra details I sort of included)!

After getting married, rumored pregnant and then divorced to 3-year hubby/ sum 41 lead singer Deryck Whibley, Avril Lavigne gets back to the business when she becomes part of the OST for the childhood story-turned movie: Alice in Wonderland with her song Alice (Underground) becoming the movie's ending/credit music.


Just incase you don't know our next artist, Lady Antebellum is not necessarily one female singer. THEY are actually a trio band playing country music who just released their second album and cover single Need You Now.

Travie McCoy and Bruno Mars' very interesting song keeps me humming as well as wishing I was a Billionnaire as well! The Gym Class Heroes lead vocalist ft. Bruno Mars


The latest teen crush, Justin Beiber is his name on the charts and his hits alive now with his latest single, Never Let You Go, followed by another "never" song entitled I Never Told You by Colbie Caillat.

Kelly Clarkson: All I Ever Wanted Tour in Manila

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Midas Promotion presents:


Kelly Clarkson
All I Ever Wanted Concert Tour

Happening this May 1, 2010, 8pm at the Araneta Coliseum, listen to the first American Idol winner as she sings her soulful, '70s rock vibe hit single such as 'A Moment Like This', 'Breakaway', 'Since You've Been Gone', 'Never Again' and 'Already Gone'.

Opening act to be performed by Filipino rock singer-songwriter
Miguel Escueta.

Ticket prices range at:
P7,000 (Patron VVIP)
P6,500 (Patron / Lower Box)
P3,000 (Upper Box A)
P1,500 (Upper Box B)

*All tickets are Reserved Seating.
For ticket inquiries, please call Ticketnet at (63 2) 911-5555.

Songs that may you go Ooooh!~

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To start this week's what's-new playlist, Usher and Will.I.Am is back in the dance floor that will make you go O-o-o-OMG!




Monica and Jamie Foxx team up to duet Here I Am while Trey Songz features Faboulous in Say Aah.




Chill to Goldfrapp's latest single and let the beat take you singing Oooh, I got a Rocket~
Listen to it here!

Let Jack Johnson take You and Your Heart bubbling to his guitar and song's message.




And to end the list, here's Can't Go Back from the OST of upcoming movie KickAss. I've been hearing some pretty good reactions about this movie although I'm highly hesitant about it. Well we might as well just watch it and see for ourselves if Kickass is the superhero that can win our hearts (or rob our wallets)!

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Following the success of the Timbaland's Shock Value II Concert last March 27, a song included in that album is "Carry Out" ft. Justin Timberlake back to back with hip song featuring Katy Perry in "If We Ever Meet Again".





Next up is a classic song made modern by Jay-Z ft. Mr. Hudson in Alphaville's "Forever Young".



Ke$ha finds a new addiction (aside from her bizarre outfit/Lady G.-like choice in outfit) and that makes her go "Your Love Is My Drug".



And to wrap things up, here's a wonderful rendition of 21 Guns by Greenday featuring American Idiot the Musical.



There's more where that came from in the next Music Highlights so just keep checking this blog!;)

Name that singer!

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Ever wonder what Lady Gaga's birthname is? Or Souljaboy Tell 'Em and Pink's real name is? Is Katy Perry and Miley Cyrus even their real name? Here in Billboard's interesting article, they let us know 100 favorite pop musicians and their real names!

Get those juicy facts by clicking the image above!

Gaga on the run!

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Lady Gaga has yet again outdone her outrageous eccentricity with her latest video of single Telephone ft. Beyonce (Parallel to Beyonce's VideoPhone song).

The feature of out.com has said everything there could be said so just read it and go :-O! You'll get to read about Gaga's interview and watch the 10-min long mini-moie/MTV of this catchy song! (Better than VideoPhone if I might say).

"Told you she had no ***" *LMAO!