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Songs I’ve downloaded on iTunes.

1. Stutter by Marianas Trench. Listen to this now! I caught wind of this band on Pandora, and I love them! They’re a Canadian band that is pop rock, kind of a more lighthearted version of Fall Out Boy/ Maroon 5/ Good Charlotte. You need this song, and you might also need “Haven’t Had Enough” and “Truth or Dare.” You’re welcome.

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2. Does He Know by One Direction. It’s 1D. Case closed. We all know, I’m boy bands for life.

3. Acapella by Karmin. I love Karmin and this music video is definitely worth a watch. It’s just a fun, colorful video with some funny dance moves.

4. Break Free by Ariana Grande feat. Zedd. I saw this song on the “Top Songs” section of iTunes, I listened to the sample and clicked “purchase” before the sample was over. It has a lot of energy and it’s a great workout song.

5. Dancing on My Own by Robyn. One of my spin instructors always plays mash-up songs, and this song was in one of the mash-ups. I recognized it, and realized I needed to add it to my library. Robyn songs are often a little sad, but they make for great workout songs, and Robyn’s dance moves are pretty fantastic!

 

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Songs I downloaded from iTunes. Something old, and something new edition.

1. You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me by Smokey Robinson and the Miracles. This might just be one of the best songs ever written.

2. Fantasy by Mariah Carey feat. ODB. With the recent release of Mariah’s new album, I came to the realization that this song was on none of the five Mariah albums that I already own. I promptly bought in on iTunes, and my life has been infinitely better since.

3. Always on Time by Ja Rule feat. Ashanti. I heard this song randomly on the radio one morning when I was getting up. Sometimes the morning show I listen to gets in a throwback mood in the morning. I don’t know how I was surviving without this song on my iPod. This song also brought to light that I might be lumping Ashanti and Christina Milian together as the same person in my mind.

4. Stay With Me by Sam Smith. Sam Smith is my new favorite discovery. He reminds me of a male version of Adele or Joss Stone or Emeli Sande. I must say, though, I’m not used to this kind of narrative coming from a man. I’m actually curious to hear one of the afore mentioned women cover this just to see what it would sound like.

5. I’m Not the Only One by Sam Smith. Considering his song topics, it sounds like he’s going through a rough divorce right now. And yet, I think he’s going to “win” this break up since this literally hit number 1 on iTunes.

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Sam Smith

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songs I downloaded on iTunes (because it’s been too long for just five).

1. Problem by Ariana Grande (feat. Iggy Azalea). I saw Jimmy Fallon lip sync Iggy Azalea’s Fancy, last week when he was battling with Emma Stone (he said she was the best lip syncher ever, but I thought Joseph Gordon Levitt was better). Anywho, when I looked up Iggy on iTunes, I came across this gem, and I was glad I did.

Ariana Grande

2. Downtown Girl by Hot Chelle Rae. This was a Pandora discovery for me. Just a fun, boy band-y song. Hot Chelle Ray reminds me of Cobra Starship.

3. Grow Up by Cher Lloyd (feat. Busta Rhymes). Another Pandora discovery for me. I think this comes on my One Direction Pandora station. I love Cher Lloyd and her punky style.

4. Ladie’s Choice by Zac Efron (from Hairspray the movie). This is another Pandora find. I love Hairspray but this wasn’t in the Broadway soundtrack that I’m used to. That being said, I love anything Zac Efron, so count me in!

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5. I Wish by Cher Lloyd (feat. T.I.). Cher Lloyd plus T.I. equals awesome.

6. Mmm Yeah by Austin Mahone (feat. Pitbull). So now both Austin Mahone songs that I’ve downloaded are entirely about Austin scoping girls who walk by. Meanwhile, the video is such a late 90’s throwback. Mmm hmm, yeah, yeah.

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7. Popular Song by MIKA (feat. Ariana Grande). There was a lag on this song. I was obsessed with it a few months ago, but I didn’t actually download it until a couple weeks ago. It samples “Popular” from the Wicked Broadway soundtrack, plus has two of my favorite singers. How could it be bad?

Popular

8. Birthday by Katy Perry. This song is super fun! It’s a little weird that it’s kind of birthday specific. It feels almost like I’m listening to a Christmas song out of season. But, Katy Perry just keeps the hits coming!

9. Am I Wrong by Nico & Vinz. It took me about ten listens of this song to actually listen to the lyrics. I liked it originally for the different sound/beat, but it’s actually pretty thoughtful.

10. Little Willy by Sweet. This is the throwback of the group. Classic rock has never really been my genre, but every once in a while, a song like this sneaks into my repertoire.

PS-I must confess, I’ve had my eye/ear on “She Looks So Perfect” by 5 Seconds of Summer. I guess I’m just boy bands for life! This song might be next on my playlist…

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