100 Best Dance Songs Of 2010

I like lists.  Dance music has always been my first love in music.  Therefore, whilst combining them two, I had to create a list of the top 100 tracks I thought had made a great impact to my ears this year. Yes, I know there were a couple of dance tracks included on my 'Top 100 Singles' list, but that does not necessarily mean that they  are excluded from this list.  This list is more about the genre represented itself, and less about them being released as 'singles'.  Hint: I'm sure you'll know that the top tracks were already a given to my 'singles chart'.  Note: Additional songs were added above the original list as well / some were switched above or lower than what they were placed for / mainstream artists who crossed the dance genre wasn't taken into account (ie. Rihanna, Ke$ha, Far East Movement).  Although it may seem biased based on the UK charts, I will do my very best making this chart very accurate enough so that you guys might think this chart is fair apart from not allowing the several artists who crossed dance into the mainstream into the chart... So without further or do, I present to you my #1 pick.

Chipmunk Feat. Chris Brown - Champion

Wow, this definitely is what I call a hit.  No pun intended.  Jokes aside though, yes I'm pretty sure we're all getting sick hearing of Chris Brown's "situation," and the whole net neverending bashing on him. It should definitely be burdened down (especially after hearing this song), and people should realize that what the man is trying to seek from everyone is some damn forgiveness. It seems like he's been doing so after all the numerous tracks he has released the entire year, (Crawl, Deuces, Yeah 3x, etc).  What struck me the most about this song was Chris rapping.  What?  I know right.  But he actually makes it seem like he does it professionally, yet genuinely and heartfelt at the same time.  I guess this time I can bury the hatchet, let the man live and get back on the platform he was always destined to do.  I once was a CB fan, but after hearing this, I might actually get back on to hearing his stuff again.  Besides him, he should really thank Chipmunk for allowing him to be on his track (though it should seem more like a CB song than Chipmunk's own, just saying).

A

Yasmin - On My Own

Yasmin is simply beautiful, and this video mainly reflects that.  Nothing else really.  The song isn't bad either.  Although, I would like to expect more of it than mainly just the hard thumping beats and her soft, pure vocals.  Maybe it'll be a grower, but right now I wouldn't consider planning on getting the single anytime soon.

C

Keshia Chante - Table Dancer

Why KESHIA?!?  Why must you jump on the dark side! :(  This video is a mess.  She just looks awkward as a plastic Barbie doll.  The dancing, the whole concept, blaaah.  I guess mellow R&B is no longer massive in most countries of the world (except Bruno Mars).   Oh well, at least Keshia is getting some success in this song, or is she not...

D  

Juku's 15 Best Albums Of 2010

It's that time of year where everyone looks back at their record collections, plot them down, have a sip of their coffee, and organize their most favorable albums of 2010.  Maybe it's just me who does this, including sipping hot coffee, but it surely helps me decide these well deserved albums.  The year in music of 2010 was quite something.  This, no doubt, has been the year where I tried to expand my variety of different genres.  However, I am still trying to find that perfect album, an album that doesn't familiarize my taste in music, and fully embrace and engage to it.  Hopefully next year there will be an album that will provide me something quite as that.  Obviously, there were tons of albums that were released this year, so I'm just going to countdown the albums I have bought and listened to throughout this special year.  Here they are:

Juku's 100 Best Singles Of 2010

2010 was quite a great year for pop music.  Trends are starting to change, ie. modern dance mushed into gooey bubblegum pop *cough* Ke$ha.  Now before I further get myself away from talking to much, I may as well jump in and list my 100 personal faves of 2010, since this post is really going to be quite a length-y one...  But first, shall I start with my #1 pick.  Sure you guys may seem amuzed about it, good.. Or bad.

Enrique Inglesias Feat. Ludacris - Tonight (I'm Lovin' You)

Enrique continues the bandwagon of pulling out a mediocre, electro, dance-y song that seems to be a household trend in pop music these days.  Aside from being completely generic, as most music are these days, let's just put into account that it's actually is an alright song.  By far, I prefer him saying "tonight I'm lovin' you" instead of the other nonsense lyric, because that one just sounds a bit too wild... (mhm)  My other pet peeve about this video is Ludacris.  I mean, this man seems to not ever stop appearing on other music artists' videos!  Is he trying to pull a record of this or something?  If so, it possibly may be the lamest achievement I have ever seen an artist do.

D

Take That (The Circus) - A Real Grower

I just had to review another Take That album.  After hearing the outstanding 'Progress', my mind just instantly had to download and listen to their 'The Circus' album.  Besides, it's what 'The Circus Tour' that actually had me interested from listening to these guys (in depth) in the first place.  Honestly, if I did live somewhere in Europe I would full speed grab a hold of some Take That tickets.  But since I'm one of the minorities in my country who actually knows that this band exists, it sucks to think that I won't actually get the chance to experience one of their live tours.  Thank god for DVD's though! Seriously, if their tour such as this video...

Kylie Minogue - Better Than Today

Not my idea of her next single.  Out of all the brilliant tracks on her 'Aprodite' album, why this one? Anyways, the video is cheese.  The video effects, the trippy flying flowers, the showgirls type of thing going on, the pacman heads.  Video seems outdated as well.  Would've wow'd if I saw this in 2003, or something.  Quite bizzare.

D

Edward Maya Feat. Vika Jigulina - Desert Rain

Here's Edward Maya with his partner in crime, Vika Jigulina back again with his third new single.  After being such a massive hit with their debut single, 'Stereo Love' worldwide, including the States (quite shocking isn't it?) they return with pretty much the same formula as they did with 'Stereo Love' and 'This Is My Life' with the gypsy sound, whatever it's called.  Nothing special really, but of course the infectious accordian sound will no doubt be the reason why he will have another hit on his sleeve.  Only in Europe.

My gawd how annoying must we suffer hearing this Marvin Records watermark for a few months until it actually comes out. :S

C

Cheryl Cole - The Flood

Tweedy is absolutely stunning in this video.  I swear, she must be a goddess or something.  Her dressed as that green, mermaid looking costume with all that hair swarming everywhere. (...)  The song is alright.  The only part that captivates me is the 'FLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!!!!!' part.  That middle 8 especially sounds horrific.  I'm baffled at how that came to be the final edit.  She just sounds incredibly pitchy and her tone is awkwardly raspy, which usually isn't. 'The ocean' part as well.  Her voice just cracks and wobbles while struggling the whole way through. Honestly, I hope this madness of her being solo would just stop already. Just stick with your gals Cheryl, let Nadine finish your lines for pete's sake.

B-

Pixie Lott - Can't Make This Over

Would have loved Pixie to choose 'Coming Home', her duet with Derulo as her next single, so I'm quite disappointed with the outcome of this being her next one.  Not sure that I'm feeling the backwards concept, just seems a bit cheap and uninspired.  Pixie lately has been choosing singles that are a bit too predictable.  Is her beauty the only reason why people are so hypnotized to still love her really?

B-

Glee Cast (Glee: The Music, Vol.4) - Not Horrible.

'Glee: The Music, Vol.4', is the latest soundtrack addition to the hit TV show phenomenon. It includes tracks shown in the past episodes of season two.  Although the quality of this album ceases to create effortless and classy backtrack music (as it consistently has always been throughout the past soundtracks) without actually overkilling the production of an original song, the spark and feeling of quite a few of these tracks are left a bit short and wanting more.  Not only that, I was quite gutted that some songs that were really outstanding shown in the series, such as Berry's 'What I Did For Love', Sunshine's 'Listen', 'Dog Days Are Over', and the mash-ups, were left out on this album.  With that being said, we'll go track by track on how this album came about to be the least impressing 'Glee soundtrack' album to be released thus far.

Juku's Top 20 Chart / December 2010

Aye, it's that time again.  As far as new music goes, I haven't really heard as much new material, considering Christmas running over the entire month.  May as well post my chart before actually doing this during the holidays. So here I present to you, my top personal 20 faves of this month.

This Month:

Take That - The Flood / TM: *#1 / LM: #2

The most epic ballad I have ever heard in years.  I won't reckon any "boy" band topping such a massive hit like this.

Rihanna Feat. Drake - What's My Name / TM: #2 / LM: --

This song strangely snuck over to my life and literally raped my repeat button on my ipod.  From finding this song to be so incredibly bland to being one of my personal faves this month is remarkable.

Jamie Woon - Night Air / TM: #3 / LM: #9

This undoubtedly has been the most creative, mystifying, most clever track I have heard in ages.

Jessie J - Do It Like A Dude / TM: #4 / LM: --

Like I said earlier with 'What's My Name'. It's awfully odd how I can hate a song one day then amazingly love one the next day.  Wow, indeed.

Fugative - Bad Girl / TM: #5 / LM: --

Old song, released waay back in the summer, blahblahblah.  Just found this song this month, and I instantly LOVED it.  All that matters. 

Medina - Addiction / TM: #6 / LM: --

That instant bass kick after the chorus. Heaven.

Eric Prydz - Niton (The Reason) / TM: #7 / LM: --

Of course I wouldn't want to leave a dance track out on this chart.

Nicole Scherzinger - Poison / TM: #8 / LM: --

Sounds a bit amateurish at times, but still a brill track.

David Guetta Feat. Rihanna - Who's That Chick / TM: #9 / LM: --

Afrojack remix.  That is all.

Willow - Whip My Hair / TM: #10 / LM: --

As tragic as the song intentionally is, it is completely addictive, and harmless fun.

Taio Cruz Feat. Kylie Minogue - Higher / TM: #11 / LM: --
Still prefer the original track, not so much of a fan of this version.  But still, a tune.

Olly Murs - Thinking Of Me / TM: #12 / LM: #3
One of the most infectious tracks this year. Still can't get over it.

Jessica Mauboy - Saturday Night / TM: #13 / LM #14
Read above.

Jodie Connor - Now Or Never / TM: #14 / LM: --
Oh, Jodie. *swooons*

Nicki Minaj - Right Thru Me / TM: #15 / LM: #12
Six words.  How do you do that s#!t? Hadayuuuu, hadayuuuu.

Mark Ronson & The Business INTL - Somebody To Love Me / TM: #16 / LM: --
A timeless track.

Plan B - Love Goes Down / TM: #17 / LM: --
A timeless track?  My golly, that soul in this man's voice.

Usher - More (RedOne Jimmy Joker Remix) / TM: #18 / LM: --
This man has made the most bland tracks this year more than ever before.  He must be thankful that his songs are as catchy than how original they are.

Cheryl Cole - The Flood / TM: #19 / LM: --
Brining on . The FLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!

Miami Horror - Holidays / TM: #20 / LM: --
Brilliant summer track?  During December, what?!

Robyn - Indestructible (Pitron & Sanna Remix)

Heard this earlier on Floorfillers.  What a magical remix this is.  To be quite honest, I wasn't going crazy with this single, neither the Laidback Luke remix, but this remix takes this song to another level.

A-

Miami Horror - Holidays

Heard these guys over a Ministry Of Sound album.  Not sure what the song was.. Anyways, given that these guys are Australian, it's pretty obvious this song was meant to be release during their summer season.  I mean, if this track was released during my summer holiday, I would have this song repeatedly whilst sipping some type of tropical juice or the beach, travelling, or probably just sitting on my patio enjoying the heavy humid weather.  Aye, six months waiting will be a pain; but whilst I listen to this track, it is great to reminisce of the good ol' times back when I could just cruise all day during the night with a bunch of lads.

A

Example - Two Lives (Kris Menace)

BLOODY AMAZING REMIX.

A++

Jamie Woon - Night Air

This guy has such raw talent.  Such soul both his voice and the song.  Hope he makes it big in '11.

A+

Ke$ha - We R Who We R

Just to clarify, I'm sure that title is spelt like it is... Anywho, it's been three months since this song leaked/been on the radio, and it's a bit overlong to release the video at this time.  It would've been more suited if she released the video first, then the album, just so her sales are slightly better with the help of releasing this video.   But eh, what the hey.  What matters?  Sure the song is a full-throttle, hot mess, club hit, (which is typical coming this lady by judging at all her past hits) but is there anything different she can do?  I would've loved to see her release Animal, a song that AT LEAST I can take her seriously as an artist.  Also want to note, WTF was with that lame transitional editing from her jumping off the building to the crowd while the song out of nowhere starting to play?  On a brighter note, this may be one of her better and best yet videos she has ever had throughout her career.  Still trashy as ever, but hey, that's the kind of generation we live in.  Idiots caring less about the world while giving a crap of why artists snitch over Gaga.  Oh dear.

B

Mariah Carey - Oh Santa!

Speaking of Christmas cheer, we got more of them coming featuring Mariah's 2.0 "All I Want For Christmas Is You."  The song is quite magical, and has a bit more Christmas appeal than Coldplay's latest single.  Not cause it's not a ballad or anything, it just has more of the Christmas spirit than what Coldplay's single had to offer.  The video though is pretty Mariah Carey typical.  Hence, the barely moving, fake smiling and looking pleasant while posing to the camera, blahblahblah.  Just as long the feeling of Christmas is there, that's all that matters really.

B

Coldplay - Christmas Lights

This song is stunningly beautiful.  It definitely sets you in the mood for Christmas (although the song refers to reject Christmas instead, hmm). Nice story behind the song as well.  The video has such a beautiful scenery and atmosphere to it, from the fireworks to the flying balloons, etc.  Thank goodness Coldplay's got a new single out, after almost two years I've been sick of hearing Viva La Vida constantly being played over and over. It's about damn time Coldplay.

A

Speaking of the band, I went back on the tube to reflect back one of my all time favorite songs from them.  Take a look.