I’m going out on a limb, but I think “Popular” by Sweden’s Eric Saade could be the first worldwide smasheroo arising out of the Eurovision contest in years. The theme is so universal that I think it can conquer all shores in time. That having been said, of course it sits atop of my personal chart this week and looks to reside there for a long stay. And I love the “Beat It” inspired choreography in the video above! With all focus on the title track from his upcoming album Do It In The A.M., which debuts at #25 this week (and you can follow the promotion of it at Cherrytree Records’ site), that leaves the previously free download of “Hurt You Again” at #2 – I’m hoping the song will appear on the album… it’s too good not to make the cut!
The Top 10 is just loaded with great songs. Adele’s “Someone Like You” rises to #4 while the 2011 anthem “Rolling In The Deep” slips to #6. That other anthem, “Born This Way” by Lady GaGa climbs to #7, while the simple spot-on alternate rendition by Elouise moves up 21-15. Kyle Brylin’s hypnotic “Everything I’m Missing” joins the Top 10 by moving 12-8, along with Mirrorwriting’s second single from Jamie Woon called “Lady Luck” (14-9), and “The City” by Patrick Wolf (#10) from the upcoming long-awaited Lupercalia.
Catchy, irresistible, infectious… there are so many songs out right now that fit that bill as we head into warmer weather where I live. You must get by at least two or three listens for “Stupid” by Databoy to sink in. This is what smart fun is all about, and the song is the fastest riser on the chart this week, soaring 25-16. Right below is Toronto-based Shawn Desman’s latest, “Electric”, which climbs 22-17. Nelson Clemente’s dark and sexy “No Protection” moves up 28-23 and makes a good mix with “Everything I’m Missing”. Nelson’s”You’re A Star” will also see release on iTunes within the next few weeks. And if you didn’t get to hear the Nicki Minaj/Kesha remix of Britney Spears’ “Till The World Ends”, you can find it below courtesy of Jon Ali’s blog. It becomes her biggest hit on my chart moving 30-22.
Our other two debuts include the #20 premiere for “Another Dimension” by Bass Robbers featuring Matt Blue, which I blogged about on the weekend. Matt’s voice is so powerful it goes right through you on this track! Our last debut comes from Ro Danishei, who will be performing at the Electroqueer showcase in London along with Andrea Lewis and Simon Curtis (with whom I hear she may have a duet on Simon’s upcoming R∆ release). This is another song from her release End of The Rainbow, which is available entirely as a free download right here. This one hasn’t had as much attention as Simon’s or Andrea’s albums, and is very deserving. Take a listen to “Drunk Txt” below.
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