Goin’ In | Jennifer Lopez featuring Flo Rida

… WHY AM I ADDICTED TO THIS SONG? WHY CAN THIS WOMAN DO NO WRONG?!

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Heart Skips a Beat | Olly Murs featuring Chiddy Bang

… One hundred percent infectious. I expect this to slam radio waves this summer.

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I’m going to start a series of posts that will be titled: Songs I Live By.

You guys probably think that I’m just one dimensional when it comes to music, but that’s simply not true. Yes, my love for music goes past the everyday, ordinary pop song. I’m motivated by music from all genres. Each and every single song that graces my ears happens to speak to me in a certain light.

Hopefully with this series, I can enlighten you guys on what inspires me, musically, and what songs have shaped and defined who I am to this day.

PS.
Don’t you worry. I’m still going to post the pop songs I like to bump and grind to.

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And sometimes I wonder:
why we care so much about the way we look,
and the way we talk,
and the way we act,
and the clothes we bought.
How much that cost?

Does it even really matter?
‘Cause life is an uphill battle.
We all trying to climb the same ol’ ladder.
We’re in the same boat with the same ol’ paddle.
Why so shallow?

I’m just asking…
What’s the pattern for the madness?
Everybody ain’t a number one draft pick. 
Most of us ain’t Hollywood actors.

But if it’s all for one and one for all,
then maybe one day we all can ball.
Do it one time for the underdogs.
Sincerely yours, from one of y’all.

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Both of Us | B.o.B featuring Taylor Swift

I wish I was strong enough to lift,
not one, but both of us.
Someday, I will be strong enough to lift,
not one, but both of us.

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Starships | Nicki Minaj

… Thank you Baby Jesus in a manger! After countless months of anticipation, Nicki Minaj FINALLY released the video for Starships; the first single released off of her sophomore set Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded. In my opinion, it was worth the wait. This video explores every ounce of the vibe given off by the single; from summer fun in the sun to hardcore electric beach party. My favorite part rolls around 2:50, where the clip climaxes as bonfires are set, flaming staffs are twirled, and body paint is tossed about. Nicki parties hard with her flock; jumping up and down, fist pumping, and dancing the night away. There’s no grand story line or deep, hidden meaning. Instead, the Harajuku Barbie simply offers up a good time. The Starships video isn’t exactly rocket science. It’s just fly — exactly how it was meant to be.

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Out of My Mind | B.o.B featuring Nicki Minaj

… WHOOPS! It looks like B.o.B’s forthcoming album, Strange Clouds, got the accidental leak treatment, but I ain’t even mad because with the leak comes this dynamite track. Can I just say that Nicki’s verse slays everything that ever lived? I think I can, and I know I’m justified in saying so.

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Whistle | Flo Rida

… This man can do no wrong.

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Pay Phone | Maroon 5 featuring Wiz Khalifa

… Although this reminds me heavily of Levine’s recent feature on Gym Class Hereo’s StereoHeart, I can see this taking over radio waves this summer as having the most feel-good potential.

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Mercy | GOOD Music: Kanye West featuring Big Sean, Pusha T, and 2 Chainz

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Way Too Cold | Kanye West featuring DJ Khaled and DJ Pharris 

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Whip It | Nicki Minaj

… This song is giving me everything I have ever wanted in life.

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All You | The Cataracs featuring Kaskade and Waka Flocka Flame

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Take your medication, Roman.
Take a short vacation, Roman.
You’ll be okay.

You need to know your station, Roman;
some alterations on your clothes and your brain.

Take a little break, little break from your silencing.
There is so much you can take; you can take.
I know how bad you need a Roman Holiday; Roman Holiday.

A Roman Holiday. 

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