So my Best of 2011 Mix Tape consists of:
1. The World (Is Going Up In Flames) - Charles Bradley
Considering the social reaction around the world I think this is a fitting song to open this mix tape. A socially conscious song.
Considering the social reaction around the world I think this is a fitting song to open this mix tape. A socially conscious song.
2.Words I Never Said - Lupe Fiasco (feat. Skylar Gray)
Now its the time for you to get angry at the society. Do something.
Now its the time for you to get angry at the society. Do something.
3. Till the World Ends (The Femme Fatale Remix) - Britney Spears feat. Ke$ha & Nicki Minaj
Well the world is burning up and the society is screwed, dancing like no tomorrow in an option. The song probably have the 2nd best hook this year.
4. What the Water Gave Me - Florence + The Machine
If you won't dance your ass of, how about getting into a dark hole and deal with that darkness alone. Ceremonials by Florence + The Machine is one of the best album of the year. I have a very hard time to pick a song for this list.
5. No Church in the Wild - Jay-Z and Kanye West (feat. Frank Ocean)
Probably the best duet combo of the year. Not to mention its faith-affirmation theme.
6. Rolling in The Deep - Adele
Getting angry is also an option. Another excellent song from an excellent album. I never found a 2011 Best of List that don't include this song. Although too much radio time made this song overrated.
7. We Found Love - Rihanna (feat. Calvin Harris)
This song has the best hook this year. The line "We found love in a hopeless place" is repeated 16 times. After you exhaust the options above, maybe finding someone to fall in love with is a good idea.
8. Love and Hard Times - Paul Simon
A gentle reminder that God is kind and we can always hope He won't abandon us. The song has one of the best lines I've heard; "It's easy to be generous when you're on a roll/It's hard to be grateful when you're out of control".
9.This Isn't Everything You Are - Snow Patrol
The latest Snow Patrol album is better than the last one. In every sad situation, there's always the silver lining if you are willing to forgive yourself and move on.
Well the world is burning up and the society is screwed, dancing like no tomorrow in an option. The song probably have the 2nd best hook this year.
4. What the Water Gave Me - Florence + The Machine
If you won't dance your ass of, how about getting into a dark hole and deal with that darkness alone. Ceremonials by Florence + The Machine is one of the best album of the year. I have a very hard time to pick a song for this list.
5. No Church in the Wild - Jay-Z and Kanye West (feat. Frank Ocean)
Probably the best duet combo of the year. Not to mention its faith-affirmation theme.
6. Rolling in The Deep - Adele
Getting angry is also an option. Another excellent song from an excellent album. I never found a 2011 Best of List that don't include this song. Although too much radio time made this song overrated.
7. We Found Love - Rihanna (feat. Calvin Harris)
This song has the best hook this year. The line "We found love in a hopeless place" is repeated 16 times. After you exhaust the options above, maybe finding someone to fall in love with is a good idea.
8. Love and Hard Times - Paul Simon
A gentle reminder that God is kind and we can always hope He won't abandon us. The song has one of the best lines I've heard; "It's easy to be generous when you're on a roll/It's hard to be grateful when you're out of control".
9.This Isn't Everything You Are - Snow Patrol
The latest Snow Patrol album is better than the last one. In every sad situation, there's always the silver lining if you are willing to forgive yourself and move on.
10. Don't Let it Break Your Heart - Coldplay
My favourite tune from the latest Coldplay record. The song might refer to the separation of a couple but the general message is still relevant in any down turn.
11.Man or Muppet - Jason Segel and Walter
I really enjoyed the latest Muppets movie. Although it is sung by puppets, its theme is very dark and adult. The quest to know thyself is even relevant to a Muppet.
12.Walk - Foo Fighters
Find yourself, find your purpose and walk towards it.
13.Pure Imagination - Glee Cast
A cover version from the non-Johnny Depp Willy Wonka movie.
14. Sooner or Later - Mat Kearney
Google uses this for its Zeigest video. An uplifting tune (but it is Mat Kearney's territory)
15.The Edge of Glory - Lady Gaga
I'm really torn between 'You and I' and 'The Edge of Glory'. I choose this song due to appearance of Clarence Clemmons and his saxophone.
16.Gathering Stories - Jonsi
I promised myself to include Jonsi's track in every year best of list. Last year it was 'Sticks and Stones', now its Gathering Stories. The message is simple, write your own story.
My favourite tune from the latest Coldplay record. The song might refer to the separation of a couple but the general message is still relevant in any down turn.
11.Man or Muppet - Jason Segel and Walter
I really enjoyed the latest Muppets movie. Although it is sung by puppets, its theme is very dark and adult. The quest to know thyself is even relevant to a Muppet.
12.Walk - Foo Fighters
Find yourself, find your purpose and walk towards it.
13.Pure Imagination - Glee Cast
A cover version from the non-Johnny Depp Willy Wonka movie.
14. Sooner or Later - Mat Kearney
Google uses this for its Zeigest video. An uplifting tune (but it is Mat Kearney's territory)
15.The Edge of Glory - Lady Gaga
I'm really torn between 'You and I' and 'The Edge of Glory'. I choose this song due to appearance of Clarence Clemmons and his saxophone.
16.Gathering Stories - Jonsi
I promised myself to include Jonsi's track in every year best of list. Last year it was 'Sticks and Stones', now its Gathering Stories. The message is simple, write your own story.
17. Tonight You Belong to Me - Eddie Vedder
Another cover version but Eddie Vedder use ukulele to make his point across. Its kind of fun to hear Eddie Vedder voice mix well with the sound of ukulele.
By the way, this is top video list that Youtube users watched in 2011.
- Jennifer Lopez - On The Floor ft. Pitbull
- LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem ft. Lauren Bennett, GoonRock
- Bruno Mars - The Lazy Song [Official Video]
- Nicki Minaj - Super Bass
- Pitbull - Give Me Everything ft. Ne-Yo, Afrojack, Nayer
- Pitbull - Rain Over Me ft. Marc Anthony
- Jessie J - Price Tag ft. B.o.B.
- LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It
- Katy Perry - E.T. ft. Kanye West
- Katy Perry - Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)
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