NEW - "Where Have You Been?" - Rihanna

I'm definitely a fan. I really hope Rihanna keeps making dance music like this and that the new 14-track album, Talk That Talk, isn't full of questionable fluff like her others. There's a void in dance-pop music that Rihanna has a chance to fill before Madonna comes out and slams the hell out of everyone.

Get. It. Gurl.

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(NEW) Madonna + Martin Solveig = INFECTIOUS (like happiness - not herpes)

Thanks to my very good friend Wesley at KickKickSnare, I have the a Martin Solveig-produced demo by this little artist - you may have heard of her - MADONNA!

I have had a few run-throughs of this track, and I have to say it gets better and better each time. I love Madonna, yes, but she is no poet- that's for sure (at least not since Ray of Light). Where this track completely kicks some pop-ass is its signature Martin Solveig quirks that make me really want to dance around like an idiot.

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NEW Keljet remix! (of Wynter Gordon)...

Remember that time I said I wanted to poop on Wynter Gordon's face? Well, I stand by that... BUUUUT, I do enjoy this remix by the flawless Keljet. Every single damned remix has been awesome. God bless fucking Scandinavia!

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Wynter Gordon - Til Death (Keljet Remix)

at 1:50 and 2:30 = goosebumps

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remix monday: "Mr. Know It All (DJ Kue rmx)" - Adele Lite

"BACK OFF, I'M STAAAARVING!"... r.i.p. Chris Farley

As much as I hate to admit it, I often enjoy me some Adele Lite, AKA Kelly Clarkson. Half the talent for half the filler (or filling...). She's pretty talented, obviously, as we all know from the soothsaying American Idol. Ha. But, yes, I do enjoy her, and I still find joy every time I play Gone- my favorite of hers.

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So, she has a new album and the market is finally ripe for her slightly rotund self. She's totally likable, which definitely helps, and has a real edge to her, or curve rather, to which a lot of heifers out there (myself included) can relate. So, as we all delve into the holiday calories, let's enjoy our favorite semi-fatty, Kelly Clarkson, and her new remixed track (by the oft-impressive DJ Kue) Mr. Know It All. Download link above.

I also used this in the awesome new mix, which is available HERE.

#131dayssober - New Amy Winehouse record in '12

According to Spin Magazine, Amy Winehouse has a posthumous record coming out in 2012. Though I'm happy to hear any songs on which she was working previous to her demise, I am curious to know who is getting the funds this record will make. I'm especially excited to hear her Shirelles cover.

In any case, let's hear it for Amy. 131 DAYS SOBER! She's gonna make it this time...

"The unreleased tracks include "Halftime" and a cover of bossa nova standard "The Girl From Ipanema," both of which date back to the 2002 sessions for Winehouse's debut album, Frank. "Like Smoke" is a duet with Nas that came about following Winehouse's mention of the rapper on "Me & Mr. Jones," from 2006 sophomore album Back to Black. "Between the Cheats" is a new song recorded in May 2008 as a potential selection for her third album.

Lioness will also feature covers of the Shirelles' "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow," Donny Hathaway's "A Song for You" (originally written and recorded by Leon Russell), and a reggae take on Ruby & the Romantics' '60s doo-wop song "Our Day Will Come." Alternate versions of previously released tracks include a demo of Back to Black's "Wake Up Alone" and slower-paced renditions of "The Tears Dry on Their Own" (also originally from Back to Black) and the single "Valerie" (initially available only on Ronson'sVersions album). "Body and Soul," the singer's previously released collaboration with Tony Bennett, will appear, as well." - SPIN

"Stay Awake (Moam remix)" - Example (plus vidja)

Moam has surprised me here for a second time (previously it was another Example track Watch The Sun Come Up a couple years ago) with a solid remix.

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Check out the original song within its own video:

weekenditty: Moves Like Jagger (Cosmic Dawn remix)

Ok, so both of these acts kind of blow. Let's be real, folks. Christina Aguilera should have gone the way of Celine Dion a long time ago (just do ballads, heifer... keep your loose-skinned genie in its bottle). As for Maroon 5.... just. stop. (but keep doing that above!)

Maroon 5 feat Christina Aguilera - Moves Like Jagger (Cosmic Dawn Remix)

Then came this catchy little collaboration between these two turds, or a shit sandwich, rather. And, once again, Cosmic Dawn has produced a pop remix of said track that towers above all others. *Click on the tag above to see some of the fantastic remixes he's done that I've posted (most notably Beyonce and Robyn).

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So, enjoy this shiny little turd for your weekend. I secretly love it and am using it in my live sets.

Bon Earpetit.

"We Found Love" - Rihanna/Calvin Harris vidja

I AM SO IMPRESSED.

This is the best pop (or any other genre) video to come out in a very long time. I have not been this moved in over 6 months when the Call Your Girlfriend video leaked. Fucking wow, Rihanna. Now, I'm really excited for the new album. Hopefully this aesthetic is just a hint of what's to come. Please, Jesus, keep working with artists like Calvin Harris.

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"Natural Disaster" - Laidback Luke/Example (video & Benassi rmx)

Example & Laidback Luke - Natural Disaster (Benny Benassi Remix)

This song is so wonderfully electro. Take Laidback Luke and Example and throw in the stylings of Benny Benassi, and BLAM! A nice find today, for sure.

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Apparently this was leaked back in September, but is now officially released as of the 16th of this month. I think, as far as danceability goes, this is a fantastic song, but it still has a few more listens to decide if it's to stay on the playlist very long. Benny Benassi, though, bless his heart... he delivers oh-so-well.