August 24, 2010

Single Selections: The Ting Tings

The Ting Tings - Hands   4.5/5


The Ting Tings change things up on their latest single "Hands" an electro-disco that has the dynamic duo brushing up on their Kylie Minogue dance beats. A simple hook, hot synth and an instantly addictive beat, it sticks to your brain, forcing you to press repeat, and you won't want to fight the feeling!


Maroon 5 - Give A Litte More   1/5

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It may be new Maroon 5 but it sounds and reads like the remainders bin of songs that didn't make the cut on It Won't Be Soon Before Long. "Give A Little More" gives less than it promises.

Kid Cudi feat. Kanye West - Erase Me   2.5/5

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Kid Cudi's latest single is not his best, featuring Kanye rhyming like a Joe Jonas break-up text, it's a decent radio-friendly single but doesn't keep your attention for long.

Robyn - Hang With Me   4/5


After being featured on Body Talk Pt. 1 in acoustic form, "Hang With Me" is given a proper mix on Body Talk Pt. 2, proving Robyn can produce pop singles with the best of them. It's not quite as rapturous as "Dancing On My Own" but it's just as delicious.

Janelle Monae - Tightrope (Wondamix) feat. B.o.B. & Lupe Fiasco   4/5


Stripped down to a groovy guitar rift and a beat, Monae spits rhymes alongside two of raps biggest boys, reaffirming her place as the best female hip-hop and R&B artist on block. "Tightrope (Wondamix)" will cause a body twitch from head to toe, you better believe you'll be groovin' to a stellar remix of an already stellar song.

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