tunes on tuesday 011012

It's time for the first Tunes on Tuesday of 2012! You ready for some new music now that the artists will be stepping up their game again?

Foster the People--> Don't Stop



It's very consistent with their sound, and I'm pretty sure this song is on a commercial, right? I like it better than "Pumped Up Kicks" to be honest.


Kelly Clarkson--> Stronger



Also in a commercial! I love this song, though. It's very reminiscent of old K-Clark and a lot of fun and powerful.


Ali Lee--> Keep It Right There



It's fun, but I don't see it being huge. Then again, I could be wrong. It is a new year, time for new peeps?


Adam Lambert--> Better Than I Know Myself



It's probably my favorite, or one of, when it comes to Adam Lambert. It's definitely catchy, and his fans are behind it pushing hard.


Demi Lovato--> Give Your Heart a Break



When I tested this on air, people loved it! Even anti-Demi people said it was catchy, and I agree! It's definitely the same pop-y sound, but I've always liked that. I guess that's when I show my girl-side.


Dev ft. Enrique Iglesias--> Naked



I like the build up in the beginning, and overall it's a fun song, but I don't think it'll be as big as either of their others.


Flo Rida--> Wild Ones



I think I like all of Flo Rida's songs, but the girl singing the hook has a really pretty voice. I enjoy.


Graffiti6--> Free



It's a very soothing song, that's for sure. I don't know how it'll fit with all of the other songs on the radio, but I really don't mind having it on.


Lil Wayne ft. Bruno Mars--> Mirror



It's a great, meaningful song.. but hott damn, it's slow. Too slow.


Train--> Drive By



If you like Train, you'll like this song. It's cheesy, but it's catchy and fun and cute.


And the one everyone has been talking about this week, Jay Z's adorable song for baby Blue Ivy, "Glory."



Since I haven't been able to catch ya up in a couple weeks, there's definitely a lot! Enjoy!

love,
elizabethany

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watch: justin bieber kills an otis freestyle

Some of my friends in Texas [one in particular, anyway] will probably kick my ass for saying this, but damn! Justin Bieber KILLED this freestyle over the Otis beat! And I mean that in a GREAT way.

This radio station had NO faith in him, and he might have been a little shaky at first, but wait til he says "hold on, I'm not done." [Yes, even Bieber haters should watch this. If I'm delirious in thinking he's good, prove it.]



Homeboy just rapped a thank you speech with some serious swag, and looked HELLA CUTE doing it. Seriously. Imagine if he goes all Chris Brown on his next album and raps too? AND play the instruments? Tell me this kid doesn't deserve the fame he has, I dare you.

He amazes me sometimes. I swear I used to hate him, but nowadays it's hard to.

love,
elizabethany

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tunes on tuesday 080409

What's today?! TUESDAY! So I now present to you the first Tunes on Tuesday of August 2009.

Aubrey O'Day--> Party All the Time



With all of the haterade that I feed Aubz, I sometimes forget that she is talented in something other than posing in barely any clothes. Her voice is good in this song, and I don't mind the song as a whole... It's just a weird concept to me.


Miley Cyrus--> Party In The USA



Does it bother anyone else that Miley is singing about listening to a Jay Z song?! I'm a little split on this song. I think it could be really good, but it kinda bothers me that it's her singing it. Hmph.


The Newjacks--> Magnetize Me

These guys are finally debuting their first album! This is one of the first songs on the album, and it samples President Obama which is totally cool. I'm a fan. PLUS! Half of these guys is totally from the DMV! +10 points!


Booty Luv--> Say It



These ladies are from the UK [and have a totally wack name, but whatever] and definitely have that UK sound. I like it, though! I'm boppin' my shoulders and stuff which is always a good sign!


Eminem--> The Warning



WOWZERS!!! Uh... I think he wins. He wasn't even being nonchalant about it! He straight calls out Mariah for her song "Obsessed." He's got phone calls and stuff? Busting on her belly?! YIKES! And are those clips of her talking?! SHOOOTTT.. No more hating on Em for me! He's GOT IT!


Fabolous ft. Keri Hilson--> Everything, Everywhere, Everyday



Hmmm... Not much to say about this song except that I don't mind it. I kinda enjoy it, even.


Jay Z ft. Rihanna and Kanye West--> We Run This



It's no surprise these 3 are doing a song together... They are 2 of the main RiRi supporters during the Chrihanna scandal. It's pretty good. I enjoy it.


All Time Low--> Damned If I Do Ya



I think I'm gettin' back into this kind of music for some reason. It's a little cheesy and will probably be in some corny teenage movie, but I don't hate it!


Madonna--> Celebration



So Madonna's back, eh?! I'm... Not very impressed. That's all I'll say.


Michelle Branch--> Sooner or Later



If you can't continue your Pop career, go country, right?! I mean, Michelle was with the Wreckers who made great country but uh... Nah. This isn't my favorite song.


Reba--> Consider Me Gone



I absolutely love that she's still around, for the record. Growing up I always heard Mom playing her, Gloria Estefan, and Celine Dion. Unfortunately, the other 2 aren't really in the music world anymore. Reba is, and she's still got it, big time!


Alright, that wraps up this week's edition of TOT!! Enjoy!

love,
elizabethany

tunes on tuesday 060909

Teeheehee... The date is 69 today. How silly.
Oh, and 7 days until my BIRTHDAY! I love birthdays.

Anyways, back to our regularly scheduled program:



Glasses Malone ft. T-Pain, Rick Ross, and Birdman--> Sun Come Up



Oh no. Whenever someone sings the days of the week, it's over. You'll be singing it all day. It's not a terrible song. Meh.


Ginuwine ft. Missy Elliot and Timbaland--> Get Involved



Oh boy... Contagious beat, Ginuwine is back, and my girl Missy?!? This could be played many times on the laptop de elizabethany.


Trey Songz--> Always Twisted



Trey Songz is beautiful, voice and face. It's fun to hear him talking about getting s#*%cocked. I enjoy it.


Madonna--> Miles Away



I... Ummm.... Think I'm over music by Madonna. Is that bad? I don't think she's evolving anymore.


Jay-Z--> D.O.A. [Death of Auto-tune]



Jay-Z! I thought you retired like 5 times already? You're back again? I'm all about it, though! You're going anti-auto-tune and I fully support this song! Auto-tuning is totally okay for T-Pain, but that's it. Why is EVERYONE using it now? Thank you J.


David Guetta ft. Kelly Rowland--> When Love Takes Over

Wow! Kelly looks HOTT! I'm so excited for her! I love this song, I love her!! She was who I rooted for when Destiny Child died. [She's my Dawn Richard of way back when.] Yay!


LeToya Luckett--> She Ain't Got S#*% On Me



I think this could make it on the radio pretty big, with some editing, of course. I like that it's all upbeat and like "nice try, but nope." Ahh, a girl's attitude, nothin' better.


Pop Evil--> 100 in a 55



When I searched for this song to listen to it, I totally expected it to be all fast and stuff. It's a really cool song for some reason. I have no idea who these people are, but I like what I hear.


Trailer Choir--> Rockin' The Beer Gut

How HILARIOUS!! I love country music because of songs like this. So great.


Whitney Duncan--> Skinny Dippin'

There are so many people coming out lately that I have never heard of... This must be the time for one hit wonders... Or the new generation coming in, who knows. This is an okay, kinda cute/cool song.


Craig Morgan--> Bonfire



Wahoo!! Another summertime country song. I love it. I enjoy Craig Morgan, and this song lives up to his reputation.


Okay, break out the iTunes or whatever! I know I am!!! Until next time, my friends....

love,
elizabethany

XOXO: the next bonnie and clyde?

Rumor confirmed! It's time to push Beyonce and Jay Z to the side... There's officially a NEW rapper/singer combo!

50 Cent and Ciara are shackin' up! In hotel rooms!

It's been assumed for a while now, but of course they won't confirm it. [SOOO J&B-like] Now, hotel sources are saying it's true- They checked in together for the weekend in NYC.

I can't see 50 being all boyfriendy... Can you? He seems so... anti- that stuff or something. Who knows. Regardless- Congrats! :-P It's about time someone took the others off their throne.

love,
elizabethany

freedom of speech

Remember when I talked about DJ AM and Jay-Z performing together earlier this week?

I failed to mention some of Jay-Z's comments.

Before playing "99 Problems," J expressed some feelings about the election, most specifically the Republican candidates.

"I'm gonna get in trouble for this, but [eff] it, this is freedom of speech. I'm playing this for Mr. McCain and his homegirl. The one that says 'You betchya.'"
--Jay-Z before performing "99 Problems"

HAHA, wow. People are really gettin' them, eh? By people I mean celebrities, obviously.

Good one, Jay! Clever! :-P

love,
elizabethany

PS: Who else is endorsing him? Well, at least 40 music celebs. And looks like Colin Powell could be next!

alive and well

DJ AM made a public appearance, ON the mic, Tuesday night.

He just wants to thank everyone for the support, and asks to say a prayer for Travis Barker.



He's such a humble guy! But I guess when something as awful as what he went through happens, you don't take anything for granted.

Welcome back, DJ AM! :) Glad to see you're doing fabulous!

love,
elizabethany

PS: He also performed with Jay-Z for the opening of Hollywood's Palladium. Tons of people were in attendance and had some things to say:

• Nicky Hilton, friend of DJ AM--> "It sounds cliché, but it really makes you appreciate your life and what you have, and the people in your life."
• Hayden Panettiere, on her latest PSA--> "I love using the F-word," she boasted. "It's great. I'm from New York. I use the F-word all the time."
• Tyrese made a shout out to Obama as well as Jay-Z who said "we're voting for Obama, right?" after holding up a picture of Pres Bush.

[Thanks to E! Online for the picture.]