The 20 Best Albums of 2016 (2/2)

This year was full of great album debuts and non debuts (for some) however, there were 20 albums which excelled more than others, because of the fresure and originality. In the next list, I will share with you the best 20 albums of 2016, according to me. Before you read the albums that I chose, I want to tell you that was very difficult to choose just 20, because the truth is that 2016 was a great year for music and us, fans.
No more to add, here it is the list of The 20 Best Albums of 2016 part two by Jus' Sayingg:

NAO - For All We Know (July 29th, 2016)

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"It’s the one moment in which she seems to step into the past and it’s just as powerful as her forays into future pop, proving NAO has the potential to become one of the most progressive voices in soul and R&B." By Dusty Henry (from COS)

NAO was one of the best discoveries that I found in this year that is ending. Her debut album is one of the best R&B records of the year and the times. Nao is pretty original and her voice is sugar-sweet.

My favorite song: In the Morning

ZHU - Generationwhy (July 29th, 2016)

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“If you look at the album cover, it's a baby—there's no other really raw way to kind of express intimacy than a baby, right? You have no idea of the world, there's no prejudice, there's no preconceived notion. You're free to digest what you want, to listen to what you want, and do what you want. I wanted to sonically emulate that kind of progression in terms of going from dark into light, that journey of kind of feeling like a child.” ZHU

He was another great discovering and since I heard his penultimate EP, I knew that his album would have to be as great as his EP. Generationwhy is a dark electronic album with amazing beats and unforgettable lyrics.

My favorite song: In the Morning

DJ Snake - Encore (August 5th, 2016)

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"I felt like I was in the middle of the desert, and nothing worked. I was trying so hard to make it, and I kind of lost my touch and my vision, just because I wanted to make it so bad. And then I was like, f*** it, now I'll do me. " DJ Snake

DJ Snake started with great hits such as Turn Down For What or the collaboration with Major Lazer in Lean On, but for his debut album he let his best tracks and making Encore one of the best electronic dance music albums of 2016.

My favorite song: Here Comes the Night (featuring Mr Hudson)

Bastille - Wild World (September 9th, 2016)

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"I think we’ve really pushed our sound. The whole album weaves through these different moods and scenes, going from massive to tiny and intimate and then back to bombastic again." Dan Smith (lead singer of Bastille)

Every single song in this album is a whole story, that not only will make dance or sing but also to think about different issues. Bastille is one of the most talented bands nowadays and Wild World is the proof.

My favorite song: Power

AlunaGeorge - I Remember (September 16th, 2016)

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"You can to try and get over somebody, but my personal hunch is that you never really stop loving someone if you really did love them. You can get them out of your life and not see them, but if you bump into them you’re just going to feel that again." Aluna Francis

AlunaGeorge have shown that they can explore new rhythms without losing their original essence with this album. It is full of amazing anthems since the beginng to the end and it is rhythmically perfect for a Saturday night.

My favorite song: Not Above Love

OneRepublic - Oh My My (October 7th, 2016)

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"the longest amount of time [the band had] ever spent on one project[...]We did a lot of living in the last four years -- there was a lot to write about." Ryan Tedder (lead singer of the band)

Oh My My is a great album full of songs about everything, you know, love, breakups, life, hope, everything! OneRepublic also has proved that they can explore new sounds and rhythms. 

My favorite song: Dream

Two Door Cinema Club - Gameshow (October 14th, 2016)

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"There was a different feeling this time around. We were willing to take more chances and try things that were a little more different, more so than we ever had done before. We had taken quite a long break and that fed the record really – we had to recollect after living a whirlwind life really for the past five years. There was a lot of discovery. We turned up in the studio with a freshness and a new, better attitude and a lot more confidence."  Alex Trimble (lead singer of the trio)

I have to admid it, it was the first album that I heard from this band, but thanks to this incredible record I found out that TDCC has evolved a lot. Gameshow is pure fire and you should burn with it.

My favorite song: Fever

Tove Lo - Lady Wood (October 28th, 2016)

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“It’s about chasing rushes and highs which you can’t have without extreme lows, so it’s an album about those amazing moments when you feel at your most alive, whether it’s taking drugs or being onstage." Tove Lo

Personally, I think that Lady Wood will be a watershed for other artists in the next years, because Tove Lo succeeded creating the perfect combination between electro-pop and tech house, that I believe it will be the sound of the future and Tove Lo has created it.

My favorite song: Keep It Simple

DNCE - DNCE (November 18th, 2016)

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"I feel like the biggest reason would be that it’s our first album out and we want to introduce ourselves to the world – make it easy to find [laughs]. We want people to not have to search too much around what the album name is, just say, “Hey, this is us, we are DNCE, welcome to our life.” Joe Jonas (lead singer of the band)

Since I found out that Joe Jonas was working in a band called DNCE I thought that it was just to be transient band however, since they release Cake by the Ocean they killed me with their original anf funky vibe. Their self-titled debut studio is full of party vibes and super catchy tracks, but it is a very good debut.

My favorite song: Toothbrush

The Weeknd - Starboy (November 25th, 2016)

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"It’s almost schizophrenic, who I portray in my music. The vibe just represents how I feel, what relationship I’m going through, what friendships I’m going through, the success in my life, the failures in my life" The Weeknd

And Abel has did it again! If you thought that Beauty Behind the Madness was going to be his artwork, you were wrong, because with Starboy he has outdone himself, creating an amazing album with dope beats, unforgettable lyrics and an aura darker than ever.

My favorite album: Rockin'

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Women power! Tove Lo, AlunaGeorge, Skylar Grey & JoJo

Tove Lo - Influence (ft. Wiz Khalifa)

Finally, Tove Lo has released in her official Youtube account her latest song Influence, featuring the rapper Wiz Khalifa, it is taken from her upcoming second album Lady Wood.

I'm very excited about her upcoming album, this new song sounds so great. It follows the same dark sound as in Cool Girl, but this new song is about being drunk and / or high and to lose control of yourself. 

"You know I'm under the influence

So don't trust every word I say, I say

When I'm under the influence

It's a blur, but I want my way, my way"

Skylar Grey - Kill For You (ft. Eminem)

This new song taken from newest album (out now) is a collaboration with Eminem, it is called Kill For You and it is an interesting song. It was a song that was inspired by " Bonnie and Clyde, who are a couple known for their homicides and robberies." In this case Skylar is totaly in love with Eminem and she would do anything for him. Lyrically it has a lot of verses, but are well written and talking about the beat, it's not that bad, but I got bored in some parts.

"You gon' make make me a believer

Even if that shit ain't true

You gon' make me commit murder

Baby, I'd kill for you"

AlunaGeorge - Not Above Love

AlunaGeorge has published one the new songs that are part of their latest album I Remember. The song is called Not Above Love and Aluna said that she was emotional when she wrote it. Aluna said: “I think this song speaks for itself, it was a moment where I was really stuck in this emotional… that point where you keep going round and round and you can’t snap out of it and a friend of mine really just explained to me that this person was promising things but not actually delivering anything and they were just stealing my obsessive energy that I was giving to that person.”

"I'm not above love, I just ran out of air

I'm not above love, so it's not like I don't care

And I know you're thinking the worst of me

But I hope one day you'll see"

JoJo - FAB. (Feat Remy Ma)

The American singer, songwriter, and actress JoJo has released the song FAB. which is a promotional single from her upcoming album Mad Love. JoJo said something very interesting about it: “I was literally singing in my head, and I was like I can’t stand these fake ass bitches in my face. I was like, you know what? I’m not cut out for the shmoozing and the fakeness. I literally can’t stand it. I know I’m not the only one that can relate to that. Sometimes [the music] industry can feel a little bit like high school so I was just reflecting on that and pounding it on the treadmill. I came to the studio that night and I was like, listen we gotta talk about these fake ass bitches."

"Fake ass bitches

When they smile in your face, but behind you it ain't well wishes

When they eatin' all the food off your plate and they don't do dishes

When they words and they actions blur and they don't know different"

My favorite song was...

I think that my favorite song today was Influence by Tove Lo and Wiz Khalifa.

But, what was your favorite song? Are you excited for JoJo's and Tove Lo's new album? Leave a comment here and visit the other posts that I have published. Also, follow me on Twitter and Facebook (@JusSayinggBlog).

Album Review: AlunaGeorge - I Remember

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I Remember is the second studio album by British electronic music duo AlunaGeorge. It was released on September 16th, 2016. The album includes collaborations with Popcaan, Zhu, Leikeli47, Dreezy, Flume and Pell.

I listen to AlunaGeorge's music since 2013, when they released they debut album "Body Music" and I remember that in those days, I was very obsessed with electro-pop music, so AlunaGeorge's music became in one of my favorite music duos, because of their original music style and Aluna's voice.

"I Remember" features twelve tracks and four collaborations, from which just one is a ballad, so the whole album will make you dance and sing. Rhytmically this new album shows a difference from their debut album, for me, it means that they explored new beats and they worked with new producers, I really noticed a musical growth in AlunaGeorge's career. 

In "I Remember" you will hear amazing and dope beats, with great messages and unforgettable lyrics. Talking rhythmically it is an electro-pop album with some R&B tracks and you will hear a lot of tropical sounds. Lyrically there are songs about love, breakups, empowering anthems and more, you will find several songs that could match your life. For example, if you want to hear songs about love "Full Swing" (featuring Pell) and "In My Head" are the perfect ones, this last one has an amazing beat that will make you dance and sing, because its chorus is too catchy. One of the most emotional songs, according to Aluna is "Not Above Love", she said the following about it: “I think this song speaks for itself, it was a moment where I was really stuck in this emotional… that point where you keep going round and round and you can’t snap out of it and a friend of mine really just explained to me that this person was promising things but not actually delivering anything and they were just stealing my obsessive energy that I was giving to that person.”

"I'm not gonna call you in

Cause you're taking everything

You keep robbing my heart like a bank

No thank you, no thank you" 

"My Blood", in collaboration with ZHU, Aluna said that it was the first song she has written that is overtly political, it is "about her ambivalence engaging with certain political movements". However, if you want to listen to a good ballad, "Mediator" is the perfect for you and believe me, it is one of the best tracks from the album, its message is amazing and the rhythm is ecstatic. While, my favorite song was "Hold Your Head High", there are other tracks that have the same party vibe, such as:  "Mean What I Mean" (featuring Leikeli47 and Dreezy) and "I'm in Control" (featuring Popcaan), both have a tropical vibe.  

If I should choose the songs that have the most powerful messages "I Remember" and "Jealous" would be the chosen ones, because both have that kind of lyrics that makes you think about the difficult part of being in a relationship. Furthermore, "Heartbreak Horizon" for me it is about, when you're with a person that don't make you grow and don't let you go. While the last track describes me, it is called "Wanderlust" and as the title says, it is about when you want to explore new places even though you may have to "lose" something or somebody.

"I Remember" is one of my favorite albums so far, so if you haven't listen it, you shouldn't waste more time, it is a masterpiece! Thanks AlunaGeorge.

AlunaGeorge - I Remember: ★★★★★  

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Upcoming Album: AlunaGeorge - I Remember

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I Remember is the upcoming second studio album by English electronic music duo AlunaGeorge. It is set to be released on September 16th, 2016. It contains collaborations with different artists, such as: Popcaan, Zhu, Leikeli47, Dreezy, Flume and Pell.

AlunaGeorge have been releasing tracks from the album since February. "I'm in Control", featuring Popcaan was released as the lead single. Then, they released "I Remember" as the second single, followed by "My Blood", featuring ZHU. In the end of July 2016, the duo released the album's fourth single and first promotional single, entitled "Mean What I Mean", featuring Leikeli47 & Dreezy and "Mediator" as the second promotional single.

Personally, I'm pretty sure that "I Remember" will have unforgettable tracks with catchy chorus, I know very well their music and if their debut album was amazing, this new one will be perfect.

Tracklist:

1. Full Swing (feat. Pell)

2. My Blood (feat. Zhu)

3. Not Above Love

4. Hold Your Head High

5. Mean What I Mean (feat. Leikeli47 & Dreezy)

6. Jealous

7. I'm in Control (feat. Popcaan)

8. I Remember

9. In My Head

10. Mediator

11. Heartbreak Horizon

12. Wanderlust

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Electronic videos: Broods & More!

NAO - Girlfriend

Neo Jessica Joshua, better known as Nao, is a British singer-songwriter from East London. Who has published the music video for "Girlfriend", song taken from her debut album "For All We Know", available now! The song talks about NAO’s craving for a man, and her desperation for a love that can “make her fly” and the video is perfect for this R&B song.

"Feels like pretty doesn't know me

Only shows up when I'm lonely

Through the tears of imperfection

The mirror knows"

AlunaGeorge - Mean What I Mean (feat. Leikeli47 and Dreezy)

“Mean What I Mean” is the fourth single from AlunaGeorge’s sophomore album "I Remember". The song and video are pretty good and I'm so excited for this new era of AlunaGeorge.

"Not the time, and I'm not playing

I know you've seen the signs, don't wanna read them

It's not fine, it's not okay

Boy all you gotta do right now is listen"

Broods - Heartlines

The amazing music duo from Nelson, New Zealand Broods, have published the music video for their latest single "Heartlines", from their newest album called "Conscious". This song is amazing, actually, the whole album is great (is one of the best of 2016, according to me) and the music video is perfect for the message of the song. It was co-written by fellow Kiwi musician Ella Yelich O'Connor, aka Lorde. It has been described as “one of perhaps the greatest pop moments of the new album”.

"We could fool the datelines

We could jump the statelines

I don't always play nice

But I wanna feel your heartlines"

Rihanna - Goodnight Gotham

As you know, Rihanna published something like a "music video" for the track "Goodnight Gotham", taken from the deluxe edition of "ANTI". It contains a sample of Florence and the Machine’s “Only If For a Night.” During an interview, Florence revealed some information on how the addition of her song came about:

I was so thrilled, ‘cause I’m such a huge fan. … She’d sent me the song and I said, like 'Of course,’ but we never actually managed to speak. I mean, we’ve met before, but we’ve never managed to speak in person about it … We were both really happy. … It’s one of my favorite songs Ceremonials, and I love it when stuff like that happens. When people reimagine your music, I love it when it has all these different forms."

The music video of the day is...

I think that Broods did an amazing video for "Heartlines", I like the song and the video is perfect.

What about you?! What's your favorite music video from this list? Leave a comment and follow me!

AlunaGeorge's upcoming album is ready!

The English electronic music duo from London, consisting of Aluna Francis (vocals and songwriting) and George Reid (production and instrumentation), known as AlunaGeorge have released the tracklist and album cover of their upcoming second studio album called "I Remember", it will be released on September 16th, 2016.

AlunaGeorge posted a short video in their official Instagram saying the next information:

"We are so stoked and beyond happy to finally let you guys know that our new album #IRemember is up for pre-order now! The link is in our bio!

Thank you to everyone who has supported AlunaGeorge, we love you guys and cannot wait for you to hear all the new tracks. 

When you pre-order you will get the new single #MeanWhatIMean ft. @dreezydreezy and @Leikeli47 + 3 more tracks to download instantly as well! ILY!"

They already release some tracks from "I Remember". "I'm in Control" (feat. Popcaan) as the lead single, followed by "I Remember" and "My Blood" (feat. ZHU) and "Mean What I Mean" (feat. Leikeli47 & Dreezy) as promotional singles.

Personally, I'm a big fan of AlunaGeorge's music and I was waiting for this new album since 2015. For those who didn't know, their debut album "Body Music" was released on July 26th, 2013 (one day after my birthday), where you will find amazing songs, such as: "You Know You Like It", "Your Drums, Your Love", "Attracting Flies" and "Best Be Believing".

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Tracklist:

1. Full Swing (feat. Pell)
2. My Blood (feat. Zhu)
3. Not Above Love
4. Hold Your Head High
5. Mean What I Mean (feat. Leikeli47 & Dreezy)
6. Jealous
7. I'm in Control (feat. Popcaan)
8. I Remember
9. In My Head
10. Mediator
11. Heartbreak Horizon
12. Wanderlust

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