Off her superb 2011 album Femme Fatale, the song reached #4 in May 2011. Below, 10 Canadian songs that have shaped the 2010s. It is important to note that the reader may find discrepancies between this list and the end of year lists. Led by exquisite vocalist Marissa Dattoli, Crystalyne’s delicious dance-pop number “Punks Don’t Dance” should have been a major hit. Top 100 Early 2010s Music Hits YouTube Playlist: https://goo.gl/VK3e2a Spotify Playlist: https://goo.gl/TAVZ44 The act of doing both is at the heart of every song the DJs release, and "Electric Pow Wow Drum" first set that tone as the opening track on their debut album. It was later included on her debut album Tell the World. Be sure to check out as well the spectacular music video. First-year hipsters played it on their iPods … It is the opposite of ironic and it plays no games. With a signing to Warner, she released her dance-pop debut single “So In Love”. Plucky guitar leads up to the most sing-along worthy chorus in a long time. You get people when they're not looking for or expecting a fight. But A Tribe Called Red was the first time the urgent, communal sound that DJs NDN, 2oolman and Bear Witness had been creating live for years was officially on record: a mix of traditional powwow songs and electronic music, addictively danceable while ultimately political. The beautifully crafted “Super Love” from Dami Im has it all: synthpop, dance pop, gorgeous balladry, big vocals, and even a touch of R&B. Oddly, while continuing to score a slew of hits in Europe through the 90s, her music was snubbed by the US and Canada until she released her Fever album in 2001. While her first album The Listening was a synthpop effort, she went for a more electro-alternative style on Siberia. What’s not to love about a song that contains the lyric, “Beneath the sliver of the autumn moon, between the pigeons and the northern loons”? Ten years doesn't seem like much, but a decade ago, names like Justin Bieber and Carly Rae Jepsen were just blips in the Canadian music discussion. On all levels, “Quarterback” is magnificently powerful. Another #2 hit, this time in September 2010, Katy Perry’s “Teenage Dream”, title-track from her smash album, was unable to dethrone Eminem’s “Love the Way You Lie”. The song doesn't just stick inside your brain; its buoyant orchestral synth punctuations graft to your soul as Jepsen's cake-pop vocals dance you through the sing-along chorus: "Hey! It was longlisted for the Polaris Music Prize, undoubtedly helped by the flowing jingle jangle of this brilliant cut. There is mystery in the music, and Kristina Maria’s vocal work is fabulous, making this a must-have addition to one’s music library. The song is enjoyed best with its suburban neighbourhood dance invasion music video. ... perennial album as she plucks both beauty and pain from the world to masterfully craft her candid folk and soft rock songs. “Mirage” from her eponymous, debut album was one of many hits the disc spawned, filled with swagger, and ever so catchy. 2010 contained a wealth of great songs, including brokenhearted ballads, underrated gems, and a stellar comeback single from a reunited band. Pop icon Justin Bieber — a legit teen at the time — urged his manager, Scooter Braun, to sign Jepsen and suddenly "Call Me Maybe" was memed, charted, and amplified into becoming the biggest and best song of 2012, even though it launched in Canada in 2011. The following list contains the top 100 requested songs of our current decade, the 2010s! ("It's a moment," producer Noah "40" Shebib told Vibe about the track.) "Somewhere along the way, though, I started to realize that you could do both. The 2014 song charted at 12th in the UK and 9th in Ireland. Of all places in the world, this pounder hit #2 on the Russian charts. “One Life” has such a feel-good, clap-along beat and catchy guitar hook that we never grew tired of it. Co-writing this delicious pop song was Canadian record producer Henry “Cirkut” Walter. Both lyrically and musically, it uplifts and inspires. Pure fun. Ludacris (January 2010). With the U.S. as the epicentre of hip hop, Canada struggled to come up with a cohesive, regional sound of its own for years until Drake came along. After revealing our Top 100 Albums of the 2010s, we’re now getting a bit more specific with genre-by-genre breakdowns. When A Tribe Called Red released its self-titled debut album, the DJ collective had been hosting its monthly Electric Pow Wow parties in Ottawa's Babylon nightclub since 2008. It is certainly evident in her song “Anchor” which rolls along so smoothly and yet with so much horsepower, you’ll have this thing on repeat for an hour, like we did. Diana Wang took us “Home” and we are all the better for it. “Closer (ft. Halsey)” – The Chainsmokers 74. When Carly Rae Jepsen has her game on, she delivers some of the catchiest pop songs on the planet. ♦ This Is What It Feels Like ♦ Trevor Guthrie with his Brad Pitt … Off the highly praised and somewhat successful album Love Life, the Canadian singer’s sixth studio album, this Tricky Stewart & The Dream penned electronic R&B anthem gave the genre some much needed sparkle. In “Put Me On”, edgy electric guitars (and even a mid-song solo) combine with cheeky synths and John’s baritone voice to deliver a classy contribution to the magnificent genre created by Kraftwerk and popularized by Gary Numan. ", It's a classic Sainte-Marie twist, a call for peace instead of war, effectively playing on what she called the double entendre of "power in the blood": "It's the power of the feudal system to hurt and exploit us. Top 50 Country Songs from the 2000s - Top Music of the Decade “Let Her Go” – Jasmine Thompson 72. In a word, this song is wonderful and was composed by the Max Martin of Japan, Yasutaka Nakata. Keep reading for the 100 best Canadian songs this year had to offer — the songs that CBC Music producers and hosts feel have soundtracked 2020. The CMB is an online magazine that provides information about popular Canadian recording artists and their music. Download as PDF and watch all the videos of the chart. Jepsen's vocals ascending in perfect step with the synths, the staccato bounce back down like a kid gleefully rolling to the bottom of a hill; this ceaseless movement perfectly captures the jubilant, impulsive, all-consuming nature of crush-lust. Composed entirely by Lights herself, “Cactus in the Valley”, off the Canadian recording artist’s second studio album Siberia, is hauntingly beautiful with an effective combination of eerie music and warm vocals. CMT stands for Country Music Television. Its music video surpassed a billion views. The Biebs was stomaching blows of bullying from all circles in those days – both for-profit and social media, and tucked into the delivery of this tune seems to be a sadness that is heartbreaking. It makes you want to pay a visit to the little mermaid in Copenhagen. This is the top country song on our end of decade list. “Texas is hot, I can be cold; Grandma cried when I pierced my nose” – a quirky lyric that doesn’t quite rhyme but one that sticks – opens the opening track of Kacey’s award-winning album. Shawn Hook scored this charting dance-pop number by a stroke of luck. The result, as Tegan noted, didn't make them into superstars, but their influence did trickle up the pop hierarchy. I just met you! We have allowed multiple entries from the same artist. CMT debuted it’s top 40 Country songs of the decade from 2000-2010. Australia’s Samanta Jade won the X Factor, in large part, due to her amazing reinterpretation of Kanye West’s “Heartless”. With a beat that could set off an earthquake, shimmering synths that could get a sloth jiving, and twin stereo voices that could turn grapefruit into honey, this piece of wizardry is one for the record hooks. Katy did end up winning a JUNO award for her collaboration with Keys N Krates (“Save Me”, Dance Recording of the Year 2016). “Body Work” wrestled its way up to #32 on the Hot 100. Juicy beats and spicy vocals lifted the delicious track above similar attempts at championing the genre. While there seemed to be a lack of good Franco pop in France – the decade saw their charts inundated with English language songs – Canada’s Alexe Gaudreault showed the world how to craft French language music properly. Laundered house music never sounded so good. What makes this Top 40 hit in the land down under work so well is her swoon-worthy vocal delivery. It's impossible to believe that at the start of this strange decade, "Call Me Maybe" did not exist. Power in the Blood finally put Buffy Sainte-Maire front and centre in the 2010s to announce what should have been common knowledge for the last five decades: the Saskatchewan-born Cree songwriter has been speaking truth to power her entire career, pairing her deftly crafted anti-war anthems and love songs alike with musically groundbreaking work. Jonas Tomalty is for sure one of Canada’s finest rock vocalists. Save me from boredom. Trevor Guthrie with his Brad Pitt looks and fabulous pop vocals is the ex lead singer of now defunct band soulDecision which scored major hits like “Faded” and “Ooh It’s Kinda Crazy” circa Y2K. The funky song is something one would expect playing in some neon-lit sofa-dotted club attended by someone like Olivia Thirlby. “Blurred Lines” – Robin Thicke 's 50 Best Canadian Albums of the 2010s: 50. Grimes, repeats ethereally on "Oblivion," the pulsing electro-pop anthem off her acclaimed third album and 4AD debut, Visions. Our staff list of the 100 most important songs of the decade, from "Baby" to "Old Town Road." It was decided however that the song was more suitable in style for Ms. Spears. List of Canadian Hot 100 number-one singles of 2010. Top 100 Best Pop Songs … Best Country Songs Of The 2010s. In October 2013, this irresistible power ballad with a choice pairing of Lavigne and Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger scaled up to #12 on the charts. While radio support faltered in other gold and platinum certified tracks from Avril’s eponymous album, once Chad was in the mix, they were onboard. The fact that a prepubescent boy with a mop of brushed-forward hair could get a rap verse from Ludacris, then one of hip hop's biggest names, underlines the juggernaut of Bieber's ascent. One heck of a dancefloor thumper, “Love Player” is off Jolin Tsai’s fabulous 2010 album Myself. 'Power in the Blood,' Buffy Sainte-Marie (May 2015). It was not released as a single but was praised by some critics. Borrowing from powerful female archetypes throughout her visual career — Japanese protagonists, Marie Antoinette, interstellar warriors, "the goddess of climate change" (who we'll meet on her forthcoming album) — Grimes is a fearless chameleon herself: a fairy-like, mystic, otherworldly hybrid who's become one of music's fiercest voices and most complex creative minds. He proved he could craft some acoustic numbers just as savory with songs like “Fall” and this one, “Catching Feelings”. But in true Electric Pow Wow style, where groups of young Indigenous people came together to party on a monthly basis, the song wasn't finished without a communal touch: DJ Shub, who heard the original grass dance song/dubstep mash-up at one of these parties, added his own production to "Electric Pow Wow Drum" and sent it back to the group. The songs listed are the country’s music’s most memorable. “Spirit” by Vancouver’s The Belle Game was a highlight for 2017. While the album version of “Missing You” from EDM singer Mia Martina was savory, the remix, an infectious wall of sound, has your feet racing for the dancefloor. Drake's version of the Toronto sound wasn't fully formed (and neither did "the 6ix"), and powwow step wasn't yet a genre. The enigmatic figure who is Rosemary Fairweather received rave reviews for her airy dream-like soundscape in “Moonlight”. “Roar”, lead single from her album Prism, topped the charts in August 2013 to close out the summer with a … roar. Diamond Rings, stage name of John O’Regan, included this delicious number on his sizzling second studio album Free Dimensional. An underground pop hit for this Los Angeles group with a lead singer who sounds a bit like Taylor Swift, “Crazy Stupid Love” by My Crazy Girlfriend was a total blast in 2014. Her vocals are as seductive as ever, and this is the song to get you moving. Now remade, the music video shot for her big Canadian hit never saw the light of day. When Abel Tesfaye self-released his debut mixtape House of Balloons in 2011, he was a high-school dropout from Scarborough who had moved down to the hungry, neon-lit streets of Toronto's Queen West — a burgeoning party hub that would birth his moody internet R&B and grab the attention of fellow rising Torontonian Drake. We absolutely adore how the song’s grand finale provides that extra bass hook. The extremely exhilarating “This Is What It Feels Like” peaked at #6 on the Hot 100 in June 2013 and was the 19th biggest hit of the year. Carly Rae Jepsen was plucked from relative anonymity after a fellow Canadian heard her song, "Call Me Maybe," on the radio. What could serve as a more addictive treat? This heart-gripping explosion of possessive dance music was created by a Vancouver-based project in conjunction with Canada’s godfather of dance pop, producer Ryan Stewart. The song sports a clap-along beat, funky guitar, and gliding keys, all carried by the English singer’s soulful vocals. In February 2012, Adele’s 6x platinum “Set Fire to the Rain” peaked at #2 on the Hot 100 (unable to unseat Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe) and was the third single released from the Brit’s blockbuster album 21. View the current Canada Singles Top 100 with at #1 Willow by Taylor Swift. “Good Time” became the international followup to “Call Me Maybe” which Jepsen performed with synthpop sensation Owl City. Be careful not to mishear the lyric “Love that once hung on the wall” as “Love that one song on the wall”. The '10s began, literally, with a song that would disrupt the music industry's established channels for discovering and marketing new talent. Well, you have to think about a song … from the same artist. The other power is the power in our brains to survive and evolve beyond this. Composed by hitmaker Khalil Fong, an interesting twist is the song has a high-powered electric guitar side-stepping into the chorus. It represents song requests from over one hundred thousand events ranging from Weddings to Birthday … Enticing keyboard riffs drenched in reverb, with two of the sultriest vocals in 2010s’ music: British cool cats Katy B and Jessie Ware, a collaboration made in heaven. Unsurprisingly … it was the eighth biggest song of 2014 at Taiwan’s Hit FM. This is one of its greatest tracks. Most Popular Canadian Songs of the New Millennium, CARAS The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. “I Believe” topped the Hot 100 in February 2010. Lead single off his third LP was “C’est la Vie” which peaked on the Hot 100 in November 2016. It was the group’s first single release of the decade and appears on its third studio album JPN. Next up, our Top 25 Metal Albums of the 2010s. It is vulnerable and glorious and unabashedly here for a good time. This dazzling dance tune of flashy Ryan Stewart tweaks, keyboard toots, and unbreakable pop hooks was our favourite. The adorable French teen machine cranked out this knee slapping thrill in 2014, her first to break into the land of Eiffel’s Top 10. While Drake is the face of the Toronto sound, much of the credit also goes to his longtime producer Shebib, who had been crafting this signature sound since the rapper's mixtape days. Co-penned by Singaporean whiz JJ Lin, “The Third Person and I” is a standout from Jolin Tsai’s finest album Play and surprisingly carries with it an alternative rock vibe. ... Somalia born Canadian rapper and singer K'Naan gained worldwide acclaim with this anthem. On "Marvins Room," Drake croons (and other times raps; another one of his emblematic moves) to an ex on the phone over a molasses-like beat that melts into its production: "F--k that n--ga that you loved so bad/ I know you still think about the times we had.". There's something wonderfully evocative about the feeling of constant motion and trajectory in "Call Me Maybe." Canada turned its back on Katy B; her raved about CD Little Red was not even made available in the Dominion by Sony. For his impeccable debut full-length, 99.9%, Montreal producer Kaytranada enlisted an impressive roster of collaborators — Anderson .Paak, Vic Mensa, Shay Lia, River Tiber, Karreim Riggins, BadBadNotGood — and the 2017 Polaris Music Prize was his reward. The song has been certified triple platinum. Our favourite track off Carly Rae Jepsen’s critically acclaimed third LP, Emotion, “Warm Blood” has the singer’s vocals take on all sorts of tones and moods. Lights captured our attention with the most successful single off her sophomore record Siberia; “Toes” wiggled its way up to #62 on the charts. This was one of them. But what makes it so exquisite is the voice, a voice which is so uniquely gorgeous, so soulfully zesty, and so very, very charming. From radio DJ to gold-certified recording artist, Stefie Shock is one keeping new wave alive thanks to this shaft of brilliance. It charted in March 2011 and reveals a vulnerable side of Avril with sensitive vocal delivery. Covers were allowed provided they bested the originals. Speaking of great choruses, (Kate) Cooper, an enigmatic figure who hails from the land down under, served this nice pop nugget in 2014. Most attempts at remixes through the decade fell short of bettering the originals. In other words: powwow-step. At points, it even sounds like she’s giving us an evil laugh. You were more likely to hear it on television than the radio, as it was used to promote some TV series. Used to promote the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, “I Believe” was composed by Stephan Moccio and Alan Frew (Glass Tiger). Because that song was a collaboration, the American media did not give credit to Carly for the successful followup. Sainte-Marie transforms the song into an anti-war banger, changing the original lyrics from "I don't mind dying/ when that call it comes/ I will be ready for war/ there is power in the blood, justice in the sword" to "I don't mind dying/ when that call it comes, I will say no no no to war/ there is power in the blood, justice in the soul. For something even better, check out the French version. Platinum certified and reaching #17 on the charts in April 2013, though receiving only limited radio support, the lead single from Avril Lavigne’s eponymous album is a nice tie-in to her beginnings as a mall circumambulating skater teen. Kelly is from one of the most beautiful regions in the country – the Ottawa valley. While our end of year lists looked at works from Canadian artists only, we have decided to open things up as we stand at the gateway to the twenties. If you've ever had your heart broken, you need to have their album." Drake released his debut studio album Thank Me Later in 2010… Our first Allophone song of the list comes from the queen of Chinese dance pop, Jolin, off her wonderful 12th studio album Muse. Needless to say, the remake was not as good as the original, and the song, a sizable smash in Canada failed to break out globally. Rosa’s superb “Manquer de toi” (Miss You) is both the top French language song and top rock song on our decade-end list. An uptempo mix of R&B, pop and vintage doo-wop, "Baby" was a vehicle for the then 15-year-old's flutey, treble voice — he would have to transpose it down when his voice broke just months later — and innate pop phrasing. A minor hit in Canada and Australia it failed to chart in the UK and band’s native USA. Top 100 Best Pop Songs Of 2011. It is the wild hope that someone sees us like we see them, and it lingers, suspended in mid-air and perpetual adolescence, waiting for that phone to ring. Calling out the horrifying nonchalance of Hollywood drug culture, the song whirrs with synths, jabbing guitars, and of course a tap-along beat. Jess Moskaluke’s “Good Lovin” is one, but rather than the beat coming from the drums, it gets the boots stomping thanks to a ground-shaking bass. And press play on the playlist below to hear … Feist - The Reminder (2007) Who didn't love this album? “Silenced by the Night” has all the elements that one would expect from Keane: first-rate composition, soaring vocals, dazzling keyboards, and an overall uplifting, emotionally powerful sound. One guitar, one bass, one drum set, three lovely voices, kick-butt riffs, a measured tempo, and presto, we have one of the most exhilarating rock songs of the 2010s. In addition to that, he also wove in gospel elements to round out his quiet but confident sonic identity on his breakout album, Freudian. “Crying for No Reason” was the most successful single from Little Red in her native UK reaching #5 on the British charts with her rich R&B vocals soaring over the balladry of house electronica. “Call Me Maybe” was fresh-sounding, catchy, expertly produced, and intelligently composed by the exceptionally talented singer-songwriter, a pure pop song embraced by fellow celebrities like Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, and of course Cookie Monster. The whistling conclusion is a smart touch too. Lead single, "Closer," was unabashedly big: synths rung out with immediacy and a chorus bursting with unfiltered desire. While based on a "shattering" experience, "Oblivion" signals a defiant type of metamorphosis — reclaiming the space where she could be looking over her shoulder, but instead will keep her eyes fixed straight ahead. Much of the same regional bias followed with her post-Fever releases. She took a lion’s share of the genre’s success. Be sure to check out our own ranking of the Top 25 Rock Songs of the 2010s. From album Light Up the Night, the song was composed by Enderlin, Bundy & Flowers. Recorded entirely on GarageBand software in her apartment, "Oblivion" is about re-adjusting to public life after surviving a sexual assault at age 18. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. — RR, 'Best Part,' Daniel Caesar and H.E.R. It's even typified in the opening shot of the "Marvins Room" music video, a bleary shot from inside a moving vehicle of Toronto's streets lit only by cars cruising past and street lights fired up like midnight suns. Most importantly, the sound lives at night and oftentimes inside pensive car rides as Drake once told CBC: "I make music strictly for the purpose of driving at night time." Similarly, Carly Rae Jepsen released her fantastically synth-pop masterpiece, Emotion, two years after revealing her aspirations of working with Tegan and Sara. The singing group was assembled by Robin Antin who was behind other successful projects like The Pussycat Dolls. 71. The song inspired Canadian athletes who broke the gold medal tally record winning 14. A French language version of the song was handled by Annie Villeneuve. This is the only track on the twin sisters’ best album Heartthrob that was co-written with Sultan + Shepard. The Keane frontman released a solo album, and we are grateful, especially for the turbo charged burst of emotional elation that is “Quicksand”. Tacked onto the Gold and US editions of Jessie Ware’s debut album Devotion, dance-pop number “Imagine It Was Us” was its richest and most engaging track. It was included on Britney Spears’ seventh studio album Femme Fatale and was written and produced by Max Martin and Dr. Luke who originally offered it to Katy Perry. It’s one of those party pop anthems that makes you glue down that repeat button. was five fine, young women including Canada’s own Emmalyn Estrada. With its infectious, metronomic cadence, "Oblivion" set the stage for an artist who now looks forward more than most — questioning, suggesting and trying to prepare for what's to come via futuristic theories and art-pop exploration. With Toronto drawing more attention this decade because of Drake's increasingly powerful presence on the world stage, Caesar was able to divert from the signature sound the city was cultivating. Very cool stuff. To grapple with the decade that was, CBC Music's editorial team sat down to pick the most influential Canadian songs of the 2010s. The chorus is amazing, and though the singer releases many great songs through the 2010s, this was perhaps the finest of them all. The group struck quadruple platinum in Australia thanks to “Ugly Heart” and platinum in Canada thanks to a feature in Pitbull’s “Wild Wild Love”. “I Was a Fool” opens with piano, provides a solid backbeat, is delivered with the sweetest of vocals, and burns into the grooviest of choruses in natural stereo sound from the twin sister duo. It begins with a drum beat and synth pulse, adds electronic textures, and Andrea Lo’s angelic voice surges above. Read the latest music … So compelling this driving tune is, possessing every nerve, invading every artery, elevating consciousness to the highest planes of paradise. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. But then around 2018, as Vulture noted, the genre's softer side started experiencing a "quiet resurgence.". “Toes”, however, stands like a pivot, straddling both fields with smart, razzle-dazzle production and a tantalizing chorus to boot. "Call Me Maybe" is fun and freeing and not trying to be cooler than it is, nor has it ever heard the word "dignified." Not only was she able to recreate the wholesome fusion of 1970s boogie, funk, bossa nova, and soul, and with some delicious vibraphone, but we feel she has actually improved upon the genre. “I Want You to Know” hit #19 on the charts. https://www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/the-top-20-canadian-musicians Drop the headphones and listen to this one on some loudspeakers. The list came down to songs that represented something more — changing the game for artists, and songs, to come. Tegan & Sara co-wrote this killer tune with American EDM master Morgan Page and vocalized the entire track. This list has benefitted from input by music professionals like songwriter Gene Williams, drummer Sammy Kohn (of the Watchmen), Toronto Mike's similar list (begun with my cajoling), plus many other Canadian … The Seven Best Canadian Artist EPs of 2019, Follow Canadian Music Blog on WordPress.com. Songs about love gone wrong remained a pop staple in the 2010s: All the decade’s technological advances didn’t do much for romance, when all was said and done. List of Top Ten Songs Of Each Year 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 as compiled by digitaldreamdoor.com. Title-track and final cut off excellent album Scandinavia – arguably the Danish soft rock group’s best – knocks the ball out of the park with an emotionally powerful chorus. Just wait until the beat kicks in – pure delight. It took ten long years, and a young woman from Calgary finally did it. What a beat! "Aboriginal music has been good for a very long time, but nobody has been listening to it," Buffy Sainte-Marie said when she won the 2015 Polaris Music Prize for her 15th studio album, Power in the Blood. By Katie Colley. Following up two Top 40 hits and gold certified singles, Carly Rae Jepsen, released this new song in 2011 not knowing what would happen. Why haven't we gotten a new Grimes album yet? Here's a subjective list containing 100 of the best pop songs of the year 2010 based on judgments of quality instead of sales figures or radio airplay. Its big chorus and delicious vocal work from Emily Haines help make it a winner. The ultra spicy singer charmed to the blazes with this fresh and mysterious song which moves at a stately pace and provides a nice touch of funky guitar. 5 things we learned from Tegan and Sara's memoir, How Tegan and Sara learned to love their younger selves, 5 Canadian acts inspired by Buffy Sainte-Marie, An oral history of the Indigenous music Juno Award category, How Canadian music critic Andrea Warner wrote the definitive Buffy Sainte-Marie biography, Kaytranada's 'Lite Spots' video wins 2017 Prism Prize, Kaytranada is the winner of the 2016 Polaris Music Prize, Daniel Caesar's back with a surprise new album featuring Brandy, Pharrell, more. Smart songwriting abounds (similar to “When Your Mind’s Made Up” from the Once soundtrack) and accompanies Adele’s flawless vocal delivery. While the results of all that teamwork were definitely inspired, it was actually the solo cut "Lite Spots" that resonated most, setting a new standard for what Kaytranada labels black tropical house music. "Best Part" went on to win the 2019 Grammy Award for best R&B performance and even landed on Barack Obama's summer playlist, two monumental signifiers that prove Caesar's style of music can thrive in a post 808s & Heartbreaks, post-Weeknd landscape. Her exuberant vocals do justice to one of the few R&B songs out there that has melody, and what a melody! “Cover Me” makes the heart feel as if it is soaring through dense material, backed with invigorating power and restorative juices, a feel-good anthem with a wall of sound that is rich, intricate, and plentiful. Things shattered down in heartbreak when member Simone Battle died. “Down On Me” – Jeremih 77. Sonically, they traded in guitars for synths, and learned to restructure their songs for maximum pop impact. This is one of those songs that grabs you lyrically first and then the great music begins to take hold. Rewritten from the 2002 Alabama 3 classic of the same name, Sainte-Marie samples the EDM original and combines elements of powwow, rock, industrial and spoken word for a balance that calls on Sainte-Marie's experimental side while continuing the conversation of decolonization and environmental protection. Canada Top 20 on Top40 Charts. And what an inspiration for country music that land must provide. It became the most downloaded song of the year around the planet at iTunes, and Billboard named it as having the best chorus of the 21st century. Off her Emotion Side B, a disc of bonus tracks from the Emotion recording sessions, this was definitely a standout track. 'Baby,' Justin Bieber feat. The original version of the song, co-written and produced by Canadian dancepop maestro Ryan Stewart, is an absolute stunner. 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