2009 Year in Review: Music
Music had a particularly slow year in 2009. Nothing really blew my mind and I was over-exposed to popular radio music. 2009 also came with a lot of disappointments, many albums rumored to came out by Blink 182, Glassjaw, and once again Dr. Dre never did. 2009 did have it's few bright spots though; as I'll showcase tomorrow.
If there's one thing that 2009 has taught me it's thank God we can still listen old music.
Bummer Band Break Up of the Year: Have Heart.
I'm going to start this off on a serious note, and with a band not involved in popular culture at all (which the rest of the list seems to be aligned with). But Have Heart broke up this year and without a doubt; they were my favorite hardcore band ever. I'm just glad I was able to see them once before they went away. Inspiration for a Loud& Obnoxious shirt, as well as my favorite song "Watch Me Rise" will always evoke passion and fury inside of me that no other song simply will. They will be missed but like every other great band; their music will never die.
Over-hyped Artist of the Year: Drake.
Drake has all this hype surrounding him, he's featured on just about every hip-hop song coming out right now and I don't see what the hype is all about yet. Not saying the dude isn't talented I've liked a couple of the songs he's been on, it's just he's getting all this attention and hype when he hasn't even put out a full-length album yet. People talk about him like he's the best thing since sliced bread, when in my eyes he has yet to prove himself. Even Soulja Boy has two full-length albums out already haha. Talk to me when you've proved yourself, young buck. Until then I'll still see you as "Wheelchair Jimmy" from Degrassi.
PS: Is there any song as nauseating as "Best I Ever Had"? I liked it the first 20 times I heard it, but after that it got played out faster than a Black Eyed Peas song. Even the breasts in this video couldn't keep me watching...
Disappointment of the Year: Lil Wayne.
The best thing that Weezy put out this year was his "Behind the Music" special on VH1, well that and the aforementioned "Kobe Bryant." Is it just me or has Weezy lost a beat in his rhyme? I used to be so excited when a new 'Lil Wayne song would drop and I'd listen to it only to be dissapointed. Wayne used to be my second favorite rapper of present day and after his 2009, T.I. passed him up and the dude is in jail! Weezy was supposed to put out 3 albums in 2009 and he released none. He's still pushing forward with this "rock" album named "Rebirth" which sounds absolutely terrible so far. Don't believe me? I've got 2 words for you "Prom Queen." Wishing Weezy a solid 2010 and I hope he restores my faith in him.
I loved her fancy underwear... CRIMINY!
Jail-Bait of the Year: Selena Gomez.
No comment.
Guilty Pleasure of the Year: LMFAO.
So I know what you're thinking; "how are you going to blast Wayne and Drake and praise LMFAO?" First of all, I hold Drake and Wayne in a much higher regard. Second of all, I'm not praising LMFAO. I have to admit I hated "I'm in Miami, Bitch" with a furious passion, but somewhere in between "Yes" and "La La La" they turned it around for me. I took their music for what it's supposed to be; 2 dudes that love to party and make fun music. And you can't really hate on that. They are also the best soundtrack to getting inebriated that one could ever wish for. And how can you hate on any group that uses the lyric "your royal penis is clean"?
Best Thing in Music You’ve Never Heard: Bangs.
No comment. JUST WATCH THE VIDEO!
Newcomer of the Year: Wale.
In a year with newcomers like Drake and Kid Cudi, Wale stands firmly above both. First of all, he's the only rapper of the three that actually sticks to rapping. Tired of these rappers wanting to be R&B singers; R. Kelly is rolling around in his grave. Wale released a full-length album named "Attention Deficit" and I must say it was one of my favorite hip-hop releases of the year. He shows a lot of promise and I think he's definitely got the staying power to remain relevant in hip-hop.
Artist of the Year: Lady Gaga.
Love her or hate her, you'll never forget her. I don't recall anyone that skyrocketed to stardom (in the last decade) as fast as Lady Gaga did. People always say things like "She's so weird" or that she dresses weird, but what they fail to realizes is that she dresses or acts the way she does for a reason. That reason is to get people to talk about her, which obviously has worked. Whether it's love or hate, she's being discussed from elementary schools to old folks homes (well maybe not old folks homes). Some of the things she does makes me believe she's conducting some insane social experiment to try and see how famous she can get and what she can get away with. This social experiment has obviously worked because she had 2 of the top 5 singles of 2009 and countless comparisons to Madonna. Don't expect Gaga to go-go away any time soon.
Music Story of the Year: Michael Jackson’s Death.
MJ's death was something worldwide. Celebrity death doesn't really effect me that much, but Michael Jackson's was more than a celebrity death. He was an icon in every sense of the word. He revolutionized pop music and made some of the most memorable songs and videos EVER. Not just of his era, decade, genre, but EVER! I believe him to be one of the greatest entertainers that have ever lived. He did have his demons, which we all do and for that reason I won't hold that against him. I'll just continue remembering him for the huge influence he has had on pop music WORLDWIDE and the amazing music and legacy he has left behind. I'll always remember putting that "Bad" cassette into the stereo and mimicking his dance moves in my garage, with the fan on full blast so I can look like Michael with his button-down shirt blowing in the wind. Thanks for everything MJ.
That being said I'll leave you with my two favorite Michael Jackson songs; "Rock With You" and "PYT"
If that wasn't enough nauseatingly outplayed pop-music for you, here's a mashup of the top 25 songs of 2009...
Stay gold.
-Juicy Justin.
If there's one thing that 2009 has taught me it's thank God we can still listen old music.
Bummer Band Break Up of the Year: Have Heart.
I'm going to start this off on a serious note, and with a band not involved in popular culture at all (which the rest of the list seems to be aligned with). But Have Heart broke up this year and without a doubt; they were my favorite hardcore band ever. I'm just glad I was able to see them once before they went away. Inspiration for a Loud& Obnoxious shirt, as well as my favorite song "Watch Me Rise" will always evoke passion and fury inside of me that no other song simply will. They will be missed but like every other great band; their music will never die.
Over-hyped Artist of the Year: Drake.
Drake has all this hype surrounding him, he's featured on just about every hip-hop song coming out right now and I don't see what the hype is all about yet. Not saying the dude isn't talented I've liked a couple of the songs he's been on, it's just he's getting all this attention and hype when he hasn't even put out a full-length album yet. People talk about him like he's the best thing since sliced bread, when in my eyes he has yet to prove himself. Even Soulja Boy has two full-length albums out already haha. Talk to me when you've proved yourself, young buck. Until then I'll still see you as "Wheelchair Jimmy" from Degrassi.
PS: Is there any song as nauseating as "Best I Ever Had"? I liked it the first 20 times I heard it, but after that it got played out faster than a Black Eyed Peas song. Even the breasts in this video couldn't keep me watching...
Disappointment of the Year: Lil Wayne.
The best thing that Weezy put out this year was his "Behind the Music" special on VH1, well that and the aforementioned "Kobe Bryant." Is it just me or has Weezy lost a beat in his rhyme? I used to be so excited when a new 'Lil Wayne song would drop and I'd listen to it only to be dissapointed. Wayne used to be my second favorite rapper of present day and after his 2009, T.I. passed him up and the dude is in jail! Weezy was supposed to put out 3 albums in 2009 and he released none. He's still pushing forward with this "rock" album named "Rebirth" which sounds absolutely terrible so far. Don't believe me? I've got 2 words for you "Prom Queen." Wishing Weezy a solid 2010 and I hope he restores my faith in him.
I loved her fancy underwear... CRIMINY!
Jail-Bait of the Year: Selena Gomez.
No comment.
Guilty Pleasure of the Year: LMFAO.
So I know what you're thinking; "how are you going to blast Wayne and Drake and praise LMFAO?" First of all, I hold Drake and Wayne in a much higher regard. Second of all, I'm not praising LMFAO. I have to admit I hated "I'm in Miami, Bitch" with a furious passion, but somewhere in between "Yes" and "La La La" they turned it around for me. I took their music for what it's supposed to be; 2 dudes that love to party and make fun music. And you can't really hate on that. They are also the best soundtrack to getting inebriated that one could ever wish for. And how can you hate on any group that uses the lyric "your royal penis is clean"?
Best Thing in Music You’ve Never Heard: Bangs.
No comment. JUST WATCH THE VIDEO!
Newcomer of the Year: Wale.
In a year with newcomers like Drake and Kid Cudi, Wale stands firmly above both. First of all, he's the only rapper of the three that actually sticks to rapping. Tired of these rappers wanting to be R&B singers; R. Kelly is rolling around in his grave. Wale released a full-length album named "Attention Deficit" and I must say it was one of my favorite hip-hop releases of the year. He shows a lot of promise and I think he's definitely got the staying power to remain relevant in hip-hop.
Artist of the Year: Lady Gaga.
Love her or hate her, you'll never forget her. I don't recall anyone that skyrocketed to stardom (in the last decade) as fast as Lady Gaga did. People always say things like "She's so weird" or that she dresses weird, but what they fail to realizes is that she dresses or acts the way she does for a reason. That reason is to get people to talk about her, which obviously has worked. Whether it's love or hate, she's being discussed from elementary schools to old folks homes (well maybe not old folks homes). Some of the things she does makes me believe she's conducting some insane social experiment to try and see how famous she can get and what she can get away with. This social experiment has obviously worked because she had 2 of the top 5 singles of 2009 and countless comparisons to Madonna. Don't expect Gaga to go-go away any time soon.
Music Story of the Year: Michael Jackson’s Death.
MJ's death was something worldwide. Celebrity death doesn't really effect me that much, but Michael Jackson's was more than a celebrity death. He was an icon in every sense of the word. He revolutionized pop music and made some of the most memorable songs and videos EVER. Not just of his era, decade, genre, but EVER! I believe him to be one of the greatest entertainers that have ever lived. He did have his demons, which we all do and for that reason I won't hold that against him. I'll just continue remembering him for the huge influence he has had on pop music WORLDWIDE and the amazing music and legacy he has left behind. I'll always remember putting that "Bad" cassette into the stereo and mimicking his dance moves in my garage, with the fan on full blast so I can look like Michael with his button-down shirt blowing in the wind. Thanks for everything MJ.
That being said I'll leave you with my two favorite Michael Jackson songs; "Rock With You" and "PYT"
If that wasn't enough nauseatingly outplayed pop-music for you, here's a mashup of the top 25 songs of 2009...
Stay gold.
-Juicy Justin.
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