A Funky Beats: August 2005

Funky Beats

Tuesday, August 30, 2005

M.V.P. - Roc Your Body

Artist : M.V.P.
Song : Roc Your Body
Genre : Hip-Hop
Language : English
Preview : Song Lyrics
Review
: I thought the group name is supercool....MVP, Most Valuable Playas. With Stagga Lee dropping his lyrical heat all over the track, it has been such a club hits all over the world. I could dance to this tune all nite long.

Sunday, August 28, 2005

K-Maro - Crazy

Artist : K-Maro
Song : Crazy
Genre : RnB
Language : French-English
Preview : Song
Review : A follow up to Femme Like U, this song sounds even better :)

Saturday, August 27, 2005

K-Maro - Femme Like U

Artist : K-Maro
Song : Femme Like U
Genre : RnB
Language : French-English
Preview : Song
Review : When I first heard of Femme Like U I immediately got hooked! Interesting fact to note is that K-Maro is fully bilingual and performs easily in either french or english, often within the same song like like one.

Friday, August 26, 2005

O-Zone - Despre Tine

Artist : O-Zone
Song : Despre Tine
Genre : Dance
Language : Dutch
Preview : Song
Review : Another one of their hitz. In case you were wondering, 'Despre Tine' means 'About You'.

Thursday, August 25, 2005

O-zone - Dragostea Din Tei

Artist : O-zone
Song : Dragostea Din Tei
Genre : Dance
Language : Dutch
Preview : Song
Review : This song is pure genius and the vid is so so funny. Gabry Ponte is cools...Numanuma yeah...numanumanuma yeah.. (I uploaded the Haiducii version as I has got a better beat to it).

Wednesday, August 24, 2005

Hot Banditoz - Shake Your Balla

Artist : Hot Banditoz
Song : Shake Your Balla
Genre : Dance
Language : German
Preview : Song
Review
: The lyrics is short and keep looping but it's a nice song.

Tuesday, August 23, 2005

Nena & Kim Wilde - Anyplace, Anywhere, Anytime

Artist : Nena & Kim Wilde
Song : Anyplace, Anywhere, Anytime
Genre : Dance
Language : German-English
Preview : Song
Review : The sound of their voices back and forth (english to german), verse to verse and chorus to chorus, is magical. My fave part of the lyrics goes in the line of "If we belong to each other we belong anyplace, anywhere, anytime".

Monday, August 22, 2005

DJ Tomekk - Jump Jump

Artist : DJ Tomekk
Song : Jump Jump
Genre : Hip-Hop
Language : German
Preview : Song
Review : Germany's now world famous DJ Tomekk enjoys heavy rotation with this hit-single.

Sunday, August 21, 2005

Daddy Yankee - Gasolina

Artist : Daddy Yankee
Song : Gasolina
Genre : Hip-Hop
Language : Latin
Preview : Song
Review : This Puerto Rican is probably the first star of reggaeton, a fushion of Hispanic and Reggae which is fast gaining popularity. The beat is fantastic. Like the way he sings GASSSSSSOLIIIINA.....

Saturday, August 20, 2005

Juanes - La Camisa Negra

Artist : Juanes
Song : La Camisa Negra
Genre : Dance
Language : Latin
Preview : Song
Review : It's perfect wakeup music, mellow but never boring or annoying. The MV is kinda cute as well.

Friday, August 19, 2005

Toby Keith - As Good As I Once Was

Artist : Toby Keith
Song : As Good As I Once Was
Genre : Country
Language : English
Preview : Song Lyrics
Review
: Always draws a smile on my face whenever I listen to it. Such a feel good song.

Thursday, August 18, 2005

Garth Brooks - Unanswered Prayers

Artist : Garth Brooks
Song : Unanswered Prayers
Genre : Country
Language : English
Preview : Song Lyrics
Review
: A sweet ballad about life working out as it should, even when you don't get what you wanted at the time. Reminds me how blessed life is.. I think it suceeds because it relays a very earnest, sweet, and humble message in life.

Wednesday, August 17, 2005

Joe - No One Else Comes Close

Artist : Joe
Song : No One Else Comes Close
Genre : Ballad
Language : English
Preview : Song Lyrics
Review
: This is a special song to me. I listen to it a lot when I feel a bit down. It reminds me of someone...

Tuesday, August 16, 2005

Jimmy Barnes - No Second Prize

Artist : Jimmy Barnes
Song : No Second Prize
Genre : Alternative
Language : English
Preview : Song Lyrics
Review : Australian Jimmy Barnes comes by his rock & roll heart and swept me off my feet. The song started slowly and climax with practically a shouting vocal but still maintains it's alternative rock beat. Kinda reminds me of Bryan Adams. And yes...it's an oldies...from the 80's.

Monday, August 15, 2005

Action Action - This Year's Fashion

Artist : Action Action
Song : This Year's Fashion
Genre : Alternative
Language : English
Preview : Song Lyrics
Review
: Action is the latest addition to the lineup of bands with 80s-inspired offerings including the likes of Franz Ferdinand and The Killers. Nevertheless, this song is worth checking out. I felt is a very melodic alternative song.

Sunday, August 14, 2005

Fort Minor - Remember The Name

Artist : Fort Minor
Song : Remember The Name
Genre : Hip-Hop
Language : English
Preview : Song Lyrics
Review
: Absolutely lurving this song !!! A solo project by Mike Shinoda from Linkin Park. Has a more of a rnbish hip-hop flavor to it. With hard hitting drums, kickass beat and great lyrics, it's only the recipe for a hitz.

Saturday, August 13, 2005

Dishwalla - Angels Or Devils

Artist : Dishwalla
Song : Angels Or Devils
Genre : Slow Alternative
Language : English
Preview : Song Lyrics
Review : Been hooked to this song for a while now. It was featured in an episode of Smallville. Definitely the brightest track in their Opaline' album.

Friday, August 12, 2005

James Blunt - You're Beautiful

Artist : James Blunt
Song : You're Beautiful
Genre : Slow Alternative
Language : English
Preview : Song Lyrics
Review : Perfect song to play to cheer someone up. Truly beautiful ;)

Thursday, August 11, 2005

Athlete - Half Light

Artist : Athlete
Song : Half Light
Genre : Slow Alternative
Language : English
Preview : Song Lyrics
Review
: ‘Halflight’ follows the release of the hits single ‘Wires’. The emotive and clever lyrics makes it a kickin track.

Wednesday, August 10, 2005

Jack's Mannequin - Dark Blue

Artist : Jack's Mannequin
Song : Dark Blue
Genre : Slow Alternative
Language : English
Preview : Song Lyrics
Review : For avid emo listeners, you must heard of Something Corporate. Jack's Mannequin is a side project for lead singer Andrew McMahon. The piano and drum combination works amazingly. Another feature worth noticing is the double verses.

Tuesday, August 09, 2005

Butch Walker - Mixtape

Artist : Butch Walker
Song : Mixtape
Genre : Slow Alternative
Language : English
Preview : Song
Lyrics
Review : A nice and simple acoustic song good. While the MV features Walker as a stalker, the song itself is a far more touching affair. It deals with how relationships can be formed through the sharing of music. The lyrics is simple yet memorable, with lines of "You gave me the best mixtape I have/Even all the bad songs ain’t so bad".

Monday, August 08, 2005

Zhang Jing Xuan - Wu Neng Wei Li

Artist : Zhang Jing Xuan, Hins
Song : Wu Neng Wei Li
Genre : Ballad
Language : Mandarin
Preview : Song
Review : I like his previous hitz including My Way and Duan Dian. This time around, he maintained a very relax and sober voice in Wu Neng Wei Li. Sad songs have always been my fav.

Dylan Kwok - Brief Doctrine

Artist : Dylan Kwok
Song : Brief Doctrine
Genre : Pop
Language : Mandarin
Preview :
Song
Review : He is an actor-turned singer I think. The song has a little bit of Rnb flavor in it.

K-One - Yong Kan Qu Ai

Artist : K-One
Song : Yong Kan Qu Ai
Genre : Pop
Language : Mandarin
Preview :
Song
Review : A typical boyband in the sme bracket as 5566.

Sunday, August 07, 2005

Die Firma - Die Eine 2005

Artist : Die Firma
Song : Die Eine 2005
Genre : RnB
Language : German
Preview :
Song
Review : Another popular German song.

Wir Sind Helden - Nur Ein Wort

Artist : Wir Sind Helden
Song : Nur Ein Wort
Genre : Pop
Language : German
Preview :
Song
Review : It's been very very popular here in Germany. Give it a try.

Saturday, August 06, 2005

US5 - Maria

Artist : US5
Song : Maria
Genre : Pop
Language : English
Preview :
Song Lyrics
Review : This new 5-piece boyband has came up with this piece of groovy pop-dance tune. They are Geman and they actually have a hit German version for this song.

Friday, August 05, 2005

Switchfoot - Stars

Artist : Switchfoot
Song : Stars
Genre : Alternative
Language : English
Preview :
Song Lyrics
Review : Stars is yet another new song by Switctfoot. What inspires me in this song is the interesting lyrics. Some years ago, I wasnot really into song lyrics but all those has changed. Now I realised lyrics makes up a very important portion of a song.

Thursday, August 04, 2005

Mustafa Sandal - All My Life

Artist : Mustafa Sandal
Song : All My Life
Genre : RnB
Language : English
Preview :
Song Lyrics
Review : This song is fusion of Turkish oriental pop and English RnB. The infectious, turkish belly-dance tune blends well with the song.

Wednesday, August 03, 2005

Daniel Powter - Bad Day

Artist : Daniel Powter
Song : Bad Day
Genre : Pop
Language : English
Preview :
Song Lyrics
Review
: The lyrics is very sincere which I can relate so. This Canadian singer is making it so big for himself. The piano at the background is especially interesting. To see its real emotional effect on you, watch the music video. It's unique and I really like it.

Tuesday, August 02, 2005

Ben Moody - Everything Burns

Artist : Ben Moody feat. Anastcia
Song : Everything Burns
Genre : Slow Altternative
Language : English
Preview :
Song Lyrics
Review : A friend actually recommended this song to me. It is taken from the soundtrack to what promised to be the movie hit of the summer, The Fantastic Four. Being the film's lead single, Everything Burns, is a pompous emo-core ballad courtesy of Evanescence's very cool Ben Moody featuring the equally cool Anastacia.

Monday, August 01, 2005

Crazy Frog - Popcorn

Artist : Crazy Frog
Song : Pop Corn
Genre : Dance
Language : None
Preview: Song
Review : After the successful" a-ding-ding-ding-ding-ding-ding" Axel F, Crazy Frog is back with yet another hitz. For me however, except for the best part of a minute this song is just a bad serving of trashy euro-dance. I uploaded it because it had been invading my TV screen here in Germany, over n over again and probably seep into my brain cells. Grrrrrr!!!!!!!!