“Powerful” Invokes Mary J. Blige’s “I’m Goin’ Down”
If you liked Mary J. Blige’s "I'm Goin' Down" from 1994, than it’s likely you’ll appreciate “Powerful” by Major Lazer. This song is just so good! It IS “Powerful”…drawing its strength from the soulful, melodic peaks and valleys, supported with worthy lyrics, and just...
OMI Sings “Hula-Hoop:” He’s Going Around in Circles
Dance Music doesn’t call for inspired lyrics. It just has to make you feel like dancing and the words have to make some sense. In 1985, British group Dead or Alive had a bona fide, high energy hit with “You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)” which was about what it is...
Rob Thomas Sings a Song of Modern Seduction
Rob Thomas has one those instantly recognizable voices which has generated hits since the 90s for his band, Matchbox Twenty, and for collaborations, such as “Smooth”-- his 1999 multi Grammy winning song with Carlos Santana-- and also for his solo career. His newest,...
Robin Thicke’s Newest Channels Bobby Brown
Robin Thicke’s energy bursts through his newest Top 40 hit, “Back Together,” fueled by the same danceable rhythm that drives Bobby Browns 1989 hit “Every Little Step," even though Bobby Brown’s song is more up-tempo. By now, most songs are so intertwined with their...
Jason Derulo Has Michael Jackson-Like Moves & Style
The Takeaway A name to keep in mind: Jason Derulo. He’ll be around a long time. Good moves & some style, reminiscent of the King Of Pop. “Cheyenne,“ Derulo’s latest hit, laments a lost girlfriend, whom he never thought he’d fall in love with in the first place....
Demi Lovato Channels Madonna’s “Lucky Star”
Summertime inspires songs, from "Summertime Blues" onward, there is a long list of hits inspired by this time of year. Maroon 5 currently has a big hit with "This Summer's Gonna Hurt Like A Mother****," but the most recent is "Cool For The Summer" by former Disney...
Elle King “X’s & O’s” = Sexy Fun
This song is about a BBB (Big Beautiful Blond) who’s involved with many men, all of whom are young and handsome with gorgeous bodies and who are blatant sex objects. The song is catchy, bouncy and high energy, very sexy, and the video is an over the top romp, part...
The Weeknd Has A Michael Jackson Vibe
"Can't Feel My Face" by a Canadian named The Weeknd has a Michael Jackson sound to it, and this track is especially reminiscent of “Man In The Mirror" which the “King Of Pop” scored with in 1988. “Can’t Feel My Face“ is not only the hit of the summer, it’s one of THE...
“That’s How You Know”
Dave and I both love "That's How You Know," an adorable, witty, charming, modern, and fun song by Nico and Vinz, despite the dismal content that life is hard and we mess it up. Warning: it uses “the f word,” but in the most endearing, self-effacing way. Dave links...