5/24/11

Hip-Hop|Club Banger Reviews (21) [May 2011 Part 2]

The month of May is rapidly approaching the end and the summer is getting ever so closer. We're all still here. No Doomsday whatsoever. Wahoo. So what do we need to do? Party and get your dance on. Luckily this month has been an overload of great club music and tracks just to bump to. That's why I had to do a second update this month. And we still have a week left. Enjoy the weather while it lasts and party like its 1999 or 2011 whichever you prefer.

(Click on the pics for the tracks on iTunes)

Ace Hood feat. Rick Ross & Lil Wayne - Hustle Hard Remix ~ 140 bpm*
Release Date: May 2011

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Club/Party - 3/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 3/5

This is a track that you need to bump to before you head to the clubs. It pumps you up before you get your grind on. Everyone can relate to this track. You hustle during the day and you relieve your stress at night. Ace Hood and Lil Wayne really tears it up and leaves no remains. This would be great as mash up with another track at the clubs.

Recommended for casual playlists.

A. D. feat. Tone P - All On the Wall ~ 95 bpm
Release Date: May 2011

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Club/Party - 4/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 3.5/5

I really like this track a lot. It's a great slow banger. Very smooth flow and the hook is definitely catchy. This should definitely be on a club/party list.

Recommended for most playlists.

Beyonce - Run the World (Girls) ~ 127 bpm
Release Date: May 2011

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Club/Party - 3/5
The Ladies - 5/5
Lastability - 3/5

Now I'm not a huge fan of this song, but I think parts of the song is great at the club. Mash ups and remixes of this song will be played at the clubs. Beyonce always does her thing and this song is definitely for the girls. No pun intended. Still recommend it for most playlists.

Recommended for most playlists.

Big K.R.I.T. feat. Ludacris & Bun B. - Country Sh*t Remix ~ 128 bpm*
Release Date: May 2011

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Club/Party - 3/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 3/5

This is a great remix with Ludacris and Bun B. This track reminds me of Country Grammar back in the day. Heavy bass and just goin' hard on this track. Big K.R.I.T. definitely has a hit on his hands.

Recommended for some playlists.

DJ Drama feat. Fabolous, Roscoe Dash & Wiz Khalifa - Oh My 
~ 136 bpm*
Release Date: May 2011

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Club/Party - 3.5/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 3/5

This track is more of a slow banger. But it definitely gets the ladies on the grind. Fabolous and Wiz Khalifa make this track even better.

Recommended for most playlists.

Enrique Iglesias feat. Usher - Dirty Dancer  ~ 133 bpm
Release Date: May 2011

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Club/Party - 4/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 3/5

I really enjoy this track by Enrique. He's been pushing more dance tracks lately and this one with Usher does not disappoint. Really anything with Usher in it is almost golden. It's a fun track to dance to. Recommended.

Recommended for most playlists.

Flo Rida feat. Pitbull - Turn Around Part 2  ~ 128 bpm
Release Date: May 2011

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Club/Party - 4/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 3/5

Like the first one this is a great club song. With basically a remix of this track featuring Pitbull it even got better. They added an even faster beat to make the song even crazier. Can't wait for Hangover 2. Oh and download this song if you know what's good for you.

Recommended for most playlists.

Kafani - She Ready Now ~ 90 bpm*
Release Date: May 2011

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Club/Party - 3.5/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 2.5/5

If you want to slow the club/party to a dirty grind this is the song to do it. It's a pretty a good slow banger. Good hook and a smooth flow. A little something from a newer artist. Kafani does his thing on this one.

Recommended for some playlists.

Kat Deluna - Drop It Low ~ 128 bpm
Release Date: May 2011

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Club/Party - 4.5/5
The Ladies - 5/5
Lastability - 4/5

Haven't heard from Kat Deluna in awhile and I'm glad she's back. And this track is hooooot. This is definitely for the summer nights. The club is gonna be on fire with this one. The bass is perfect and you will need speakers for this. Girls won't stop dancing once this song is turnt way up.

Recommended for all playlists.

Jason Derulo - Don't Wanna Go Home ~ 122 bpm*
Release Date: May 2011

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Club/Party - 3.5/5
The Ladies - 2/5
Lastability - 3/5

This song isn't bad, but I'm not sure what to make of Jason Derulo. Is he gonna take other songs from other people and make it his. I haven't really heard anything really original from him. This is definitely catchy, but it's still just okay. Forgettable, but it's just like a summer fling. When the summer is over this is gone.

Recommended for casual playlists.

Killer Mike feat. Rock D The Legends & Twista - Players Lullaby 
~ 128 bpm*
Release Date: May 2011

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Club/Party - 3/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 3/5

This track is a very very slow grinding type of track. But it's good if you remix this song in with another one. But it's for all you peeps who want to set the mood. This song would be good towards the end of the night when things are getting hot and heavy. Twista tears up this song like he usually does. And Killer Mike does what he needs to do.

Recommended for specific playlists.

LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem ~ 130 bpm
Release Date: Jan. 2011

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Club/Party - 4/5
The Ladies - 3/5
Lastability - 4/5

I continue to be impressed with LMFAO. They keep bringin' the club beats and keep the parties rockin'. This one will keep the adrenaline rush going through the whole crowd. It is best used during the middle of the night and it is great by itself or remixed. Highly recommend this.  

Recommended for most playlists.

Nicole Scherzinger feat. 50 Cent - Right There ~ 95 bpm
Release Date: May 2011

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Club/Party - 4/5
The Ladies - 3/5
Lastability - 3/5

Like I said there are so many hits during this month and here comes another one by one of the original pussycat dolls. Nicole feat. 50 Cent who I haven't heard for in a min. makes quite a strong comeback. It looks like this is the year where a lot of the artists are trying to make a comeback. Is it because 2012 is almost upon us? I guess we'll never know until it eventually comes. I really like this track. The beat is good, 50 Cent might be back, and Nicole is doing her thing.

Recommended for most playlists.

Red Cafe feat. Omarion - We Get It On  ~ 95 bpm*
Release Date: May 2011

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Club/Party - 3/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 3/5

A new track from Red Cafe. It sounds pretty good especially with Omarion doing the hook. Not exactly a bumpin' club banger, but mixed right it definitely keeps the party going. I enjoy this track with its smooth beats and its laid back vocals.

Recommended for casual playlists.

The Cataracs feat. Dev - Top of the World  ~ 125 bpm
Release Date: March 2011

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Club/Party - 4/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 3/5

I really think that this is the year for Cataracs and Dev. And more trance/techno influenced tracks will be in the top 100 here in the U.S. Another great track from them and I'm hoping for some more. Definitely recommended.

Recommended for most playlists.

Trina - Long Heels Red Bottoms  ~ 130 bpm*
Release Date: May 2011

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Club/Party - 3/5
The Ladies - 3/5
Lastability - 2.5/5

This one is a fun little number. The beat is interesting and it won't be for everyone, but I think it would be good if it was mixed in. Trina does her thing in this track and it shows. Check it out and see what you think.

Recommended for specific playlists.

Cobra Starship feat. Sabi - You Make Me Feel ~ 132 bpm
Release Date: May 2011

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Club/Party - 3.5/5
The Ladies - 5/5
Lastability - 3.5/5

This song has a more pop/dance feeling. But it is still really good. If your looking to change up your playlist for more variety this definitely could spice it up. I recommend this track. It would be good as a mash up or a mixed in song.

Recommended for casual playlists.

Lady Gaga - Born This Way (Album)
Release Date: May 23, 2011

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Album Review

3/5

I'm gonna have to say I'm a bit disappointed in this album. I thought her previous album The Fame was much better. That isn't to say there aren't any good tracks in this album. I really enjoy the song "Hair" and I do like "Marry the Night". But overall a lot of the other songs are a bit lacking. And there is only one song I think you could use for the clubs "Scheiße". But it still sounds like her previous songs. Maybe some of the songs have to grow on me. I'll give the album another go, but as it stands now the album is just okay.

Some recommended tracks:

Marry the Night

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Born This Way

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Hair

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Scheiße

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New Boyz - Too Cool to Care (Album)
Release Date: May 13, 2011

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Album Review

3.5/5

I tried to give this album a 4, but listening through their whole album I get real tired of their voice real fast. There are some songs that just annoy the crap out of me. And then there are others which are really good. Most of the tracks with The Cataracs and Dev are really good. And then there are other songs I can't listened to fully. I think they need to stick to more slow, poppy, R&B type hits. Once they try to go hard that's when their voices get real annoying. Other than that it's a pretty good album and some of the tracks are well produced.

Some recommended tracks:

Crush On You
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I Don't Care
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Backseat
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Start Me Up
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Better With the Lights Off
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Recommended.

* = Explicit 

5/3/11

Hip-Hop|Club Banger Reviews (21) [May 2011 Part 1]

It's been exactly two years since I started this blog. This blog was really meant for me and for anyone else who wanted to stay updated in the Hip-Hop/Club music scene.

I just want to say thanks to each and every one of you who have continued to show support for the past couple of years and for everyone who just happened to find my blog and just stuck around with me. I will continue to update this blog and inspire to be the best club music blog out there. 120,000+ views and still going strong.

The month of April was a little bit slow for the club scene. There weren't that many hit singles out there. And most of the songs I heard on the radio I already reviewed. So I am going to add a blast from the past section once I'm done with the newer hits. Basically I will add a few songs from the past - 2008 in this section. Yeah 2008 isn't really that far back, but if you think about it that's three years ago. Some people weren't even born then. Here's hoping that May will cook up something juicy. Plus the summer is just around the corner.

(Click on the pics for the tracks on iTunes)

David Guetta feat. Nicki Minaj & Flo Rida - Where Dem Girls At  
~ 130 bpm*
Release Date: May 2011

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Club/Party - 4/5
The Ladies - 3/5
Lastability - 3.5/5

A summer hit for sure. A new club banger from no other than David Guetta. Again. There wouldn't be a dance track without Flo Rida and Nicki Minaj again does her thing. Summer can't come soon enough. This one is a definite download to get your heart pumpin'.

Recommended for most playlists.

New Boyz feat. Chris Brown - Better With the Lights Off ~ 112 bpm*
Release Date: May 2011

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Club/Party - 4/5
The Ladies - 2/5
Lastability - 3.5/5

Can't get enough of the Cataracs. They were the ones that produced this song. I'm not sure where this song would be without them. A combination of New Boyz and Chris Brown makes this a hit. This will definitely get a lot of radio play and you will be hearing this track in the clubs.

Recommended for most playlists.

Metis - Champion ~152 bpm
Release Date: May 2011

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Club/Party - 3/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 3/5

Don't be fooled by the score. This track is hot. Even though this isn't really a club banger I had to include this track in my review. It's just a really inspiring track and will get you pumped up. I would definitely remix this track and include it in my list for parties. I highly recommend this. 

Recommended for specific playlists.

Jennifer Lopez feat. Pitbull - On the Floor  ~ 128 bpm
Release Date: Feb. 2011

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Club/Party - 4/5
The Ladies - 5/5
Lastability - 4/5

To be honest I really wasn't feeling this song when I first heard it. After listening to it for awhile and hearing it on the radio I change my mind. It really is a pretty catchy song and it definitely grows on you. Will Jennifer Lopez make a comeback? Mmmm. Not sure. But this song sure does help. You will hear this song remixed to death and put in other mixes. Worth the download if you haven't already.

Recommended for most playlists.

Kelly Rowland feat. Lil Wayne - Motivation  ~ 141 bpm
Release Date: April 2011

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Club/Party - 4/5
The Ladies - 4/5
Lastability - 3.5/5

Now this is what a slow banger should be. When your talkin' about a smooth and sexy song this is it. This song has so much swag. Kelly Rowland is perfect in this song. The only thing I'm not too crazy about is Lil Wayne is in this. I'd rather have someone else like Trey Songz or Tank. But he doesn't ruin it too much. When your looking to slow down the club and get things heated this is the song. 

Recommended for most playlists.

Pitbull feat. Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer - Give Me Everything  ~ 129 bpm
Release Date: March 2011

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Club/Party - 4/5
The Ladies - 4/5
Lastability - 3.5/5

This is a great club song. Ne-Yo just makes this song that much better. This one has been getting club play quite a bit and it is a great launch into the summer mixes. Definitely worth the download.

Recommended for most playlists.

Remady feat. Craig David - Do It On My Own  ~ 128 bpm
Release Date: March 2011

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Club/Party - 3.5/5
The Ladies - 3/5
Lastability - 3/5

I'm a big fan of Craig David. So when he's in a song it's usually a good one. And this song doesn't disappoint. Very catchy beat and a very good dance song. Remady does a great job with this song and don't be surprised when your humming this song even when it isn't playing.

Recommended for most playlists.

T-Pain feat. Chris Brown - Best Love Song  ~ 160 bpm
Release Date: March 2011

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Club/Party - 3.5/5
The Ladies - 5/5
Lastability - 3.5/5

I am quite surprised that T-Pain came out with this track. I would have expected something a bit different from him. Does that mean this track sucks? Nah. It's actually very very good. Not exactly a club banger, but I can see them playing this song at certain points of the night. I really like the rock ballad at the end of the track it sets a different type of feel. A definite download.

Recommended for most playlists.

Young Chris feat. Rico Love - A$$-ETS  ~ 93 bpm*
Release Date: March 2011

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Club/Party - 3.5/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 2.5/5

Not bad. Not bad. Not the best song, but I do like his flow and I think he's gonna be an up and coming artist. It's a forgettable club banger, but while it's here why not play it. Put it in your playlist if your looking for something non-mainstream.

Recommended for some playlists.

Blast From the Past

Cupid - Cupid Shuffle  ~ 93 bpm
Release Date: July 2007

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Club/Party - 4/5
The Ladies - 4/5
Lastability - 4/5

Just a fun song to get everyone involved on the dance floor. It might not be as *cool* now, but it will always be a favorite among people who just like to have fun. Keep it in your play list. You'll need it some day. Trust me.

Recommended for casual playlists.

Kanye West - Stronger ~ 104 bpm*
Release Date: Sept. 2007

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Club/Party - 4/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 4/5

This will be a club favorite for a long time. Kanye usually has a quite a few club hits and this one is no exception. This song you can dance to, work out to, or wake up to. A must download if you don't have it already.

Recommended for most playlists.

Nina Sky - Get Your Clothes Off ~ 126 bpm
Release Date: June 2007

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Club/Party - 4/5
The Ladies - 4/5
Lastability - 3.5/5

As the sun comes out. People wear less and less clothing. And this is the perfect song for that occasion. Has a really catchy beat and a catchy hook. If you haven't heard this song before then this is a must download. A great summer song.

Recommended for most playlists.

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