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'Ella Y Yo'
Don Omar
William Omar Landrón is a Latin Grammy Award-nominated reggaeton
singer/rapper, best known as Don Omar. He is one of the best known
reggaeton artists in Latin America. His cross over success in the
US of A has given him more exposure to English speaking Reggaetón
fans, making him one of the more recognizable faces of Reggaeton.
He joins Daddy Yankee as the only reggaeton artists with Platinum
albums, though he and Daddy Yankee have a well-publicized feud over
who is the best reggaeton artist or the so-called King of Reggaeton. |
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Don Omar's song 'Ella Y Yo' was nominated for a 2006 Latin Billboard
Music Award in the category of Vocal Duet or Collaboration.
It features Aventura, a Dominican-American Bachata-R&B music
group based in Bronx, New York.
Those who are into reggaeton but find Daddy Yankee's sound a
bit too commercial and far removed from the reality of crime
and poverty prevalent in Latin America should download 'Ella
Y Yo' by Don Omar. |
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'Bent'
Matchbox Twenty
In 1999, lead singer of Matchbox Twenty, Rob Thomas, teamed
up with Carlos Santana on the track, 'Smooth'. The song went
onto become a huge hit in and outside the US of A and increased
Rob Thomas' profile by leap and bounds.
A year later Rob along with his band Matchbox Twenty returned
with their second studio album, Mad Season. 'Bent', the first
single off the album was a critical and commercial hit and to
date remains one of the bands's most acclaimed song. The video
was a spoof on Rob's newly found star status and saw band members
assaulting Rob.
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Musically,
it's a simple prog-rock number that boasts of some slashing
guitar riffs from ex-guitarist Adam Gaynor. Written by Rob Thomas,
'Bent' sees Rob penning some introspective words as he says,
"If I couldn't sleep could you sleep/Could you paint me
better off/Could you sympathize with my needs/I know you think
I need a lot/I started out clean but I'm jaded/Just phoning
it in/Just breaking the skin/Can you help me I'm bent/I'm so
scared that Ill never/Get put back together".
Matchbox Twenty went onto release More Than You Think You Are
in 2002 but the album didn't fare well as their last two records
after which guitarist Adam Gaynor left the band. Soon Rob Thomas
went on a solo path and released Something To Be, which was
a huge hit. In October 2007, Matchbox Twenty have returned as
a unit with Exile on Mainstream. These guys are fantastic rockers
and experiment with each record. For now though, blast 'Bent'
on your player. There is no other way to hear this fine ditty.
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3.
'Unbreak My Heart'
Toni Braxton
Toni Braxton's aching slice of melodrama, 'Unbreak My Heart'
ruled atop the US pop charts for an amazing 11 weeks, and that
was largely due to the fact that two versions of the song became
equally famous, extending its audience and format appeal. 'Unbreak
My Heart,' in its original form, was a massive adult contemporary
and pop hit, and, with its larger-than-life chorus, worked equally
well as an unstoppable dance number, even if the vocals were
never re-recorded. This maxi-single includes the original version,
two dance mixes, and an instrumental of the original. The 'Soul-Hex
Anthem Vocal is a nine-minute tribal extravaganza, and the 'Classic
Radio Mix' is a breezy, piano-driven, single-length house mix.
It's a fine single, containing both incarnations which helped
make this song so famous, and appealing to the adult contemporary
audience as well as the nightclub crowd. |
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4.
'You're The One That I Want'
John Travolta with Olivia Newton-John
This song is from the Grease soundtrack, the songs from the
movie were an ultimate hit during the '70s and '80s. This one
has a catchy tune, a fun playful feel merged with romantic lyrics.
Both John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John's singing voices are
beautiful, pristine and matches their stunning physical beauty
in Grease itself and the soundtrack of the movie only shows
how both singers are musically diverse. |
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5.
'You're Still the One' Shania Twain
Whether Shania Twain is a modern-day Dolly Parton or a country
music Spice Girl – that's a matter of perspective. However
this particular number accentuates the sing-along choruses and
simple rhythms while downplaying the country elements. As a
pop love song, it works wonderfully. |
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