• 2018 hasn't been just an unforgettable year for some of us, but also for several new artists who had the opportunity to release their debut album.
  • 2018 gave us great albums, which some of them are now part of our favorite-albums-ever-personal-list.
  • 2018 gave us great albums, which some of them are now part of our favorite-albums-ever-personal-list.
Showing posts with label Dua Lipa. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dua Lipa. Show all posts

Sunday, January 14, 2018

It's hard to choose the best one! New year, new videos.


These past two weeks (the first two from this new year) have been full of new music videos, released by our favorite artists. In this following list, I will show you the best six videos that where released from the first day of 2018 to 14th January 2018. 

Dua Lipa - IDGAF 
Finally, Dua Lipa has released the music video for the single "IDGAF", taken from her self-titled debut album. This song was one of my favorite since I heard it and I'm pretty happy that she realized that it should be a single, becuase everything in this track is perfect. Let's move on to the music video, I think that it's very creative and entertaining, I also liked that she's playing the role of her ex, and the visual effect of two Duas is amazing!


Troye Sivan - My My My!
Troye Sivan has released his new single called "My My My!" and it's fire! The truth is that he is a great singer and his music style is very original, this song shows it and it's very refreshing. The video is cool for the song and I think that the place where it was recorded was perfect for its vibe. He seems to be enjoying his nw song and so do us! 


Taylor Swift - End Game (feat. Ed Sheeran & Future)
Taylor Swift keeps releasing music videos and it was the turn for the song "End Game", which is a collaboration with Ed Sheeran and Future. I think that the video doesn't reflects the meaning of the song, it's like just a video where we can notice that Taylor is enjoying this new chapter in her carrer. I liked it, but as I said, it's not like a video where the meaning of the song is explained (from my point of view).


Bruno Mars - Finesse (Remix) [Feat. Cardi B]
Bruno Mars had the greatest idea of inviting the new sensation Cardi B, to make a remix of "Finesse", song that comes in Bruno's latest album (without Cardi B). Personally, I really like this song, because it's so catchy and its old school vibe is so cool. On the other hand, the music video is like a 90s TV show, because of the clothing and scenography; it's pretty fun and it goes perfectly with the song. Well done guys!


Justin Timberlake - Filthy 
"Filthy" is the name of Justin Timberlake's newest single, taken from his upcoming studio album "Man of The Woods" and we have to admit that most of us were waiting for this. Let's talk about the song first, "Filthy" is a sexual song with electronic beats. It sounds different, but at the same time it has his vibe. Moving to the music video, Justin is acting like if he were Steve Jobs introducing us to a new robot that moves without the necessity of cables or something similar. I think that the meaning of the video is that, there will be a time where robots will act like humans and they will experiment feelings and emotions as we do. At this point, I'm not pretty sure if I like the song or not, but I think that if I hear it more times, I will get it (or not).


JAY-Z - Family Feud (feat. Beyoncé)
The newest music video by JAY-Z has finally been published in his official Vevo page and this is a collaboration with his wife Beyoncé. In words of JAY-Z, this song is about "separation within the culture. Like, new rappers fighting with old rappers, saying all these things. So, the line is, ‘Nobody wins when the family feuds." The music video is a story where we can see different couples and women talking about different issues. It's kind of long, but it's very entertaining and well, I would say that this is and will be one of his new iconic videos.


Tell me guys, what was your favorite music video? If I had to choose my favorite one from this list, I would choose Bruno Mars' video feauting Cardi B. Please leave a comment and/or share this blog. Remember that the official twitter of this blog is @JusSayinggBlog and Facebook @JusSayinggBlog, also my personal insta is on the left top of this page. 


Sunday, December 31, 2017

The 20 Best Albums of 2017 (Part 1/2)


Personally, 2017 was an amazing year full of beautiful, complicated, hard, surprising, and thrilling moments that have changed me for life. I will never forget this year, because I had so many moments that I will appreciate until I die. On the other hand, musically it was also an amazing year, because the albums that you will find in the following list have songs that will form part of my life.
I hope you have enjoyed this year for the music and all the good moments that you have had. 
Without any more preambles, these are the 20 best albums of 2017 (part one of two) according Jus' Sayingg (the list was created according the date of release from the album).

1. Ed Sheeran - ÷ (divide)

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"Divide" was released on March 3rd 2017, and since that date this album has successfully be on top of the best of 2017. Frankly, this album is part of several lists of this kind, not because of its success in sales, but because it's full of beautiful and unforgettable songs. Ed Sheeran has a great facility to transforming simple experiences into a songs; however, his speciality are the songs about love. We have to admit that "Divide" has epic love songs. If I should have to select the best tracks from it, "Shape of You" and "Perfect" would be the first of the list.

2. Charli XCX - Number 1 Angel

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"I just got bored and made a load of songs, so I decided to put them out." Said Charli XCX before releasing this amazing mixtape (independently released album) on March 10th 2017. Personally, I consider Charli as one of the most creative and talented artist of this generation and this mixtape is a great example of it. Each song is so has an amazing production and her talent as songwriter is pretty notorious.  "Number 1 Angel" is full of bangers; such as, "Dreamer" (featuring Starrah and Raye), "3AM (Pull Up)" (featuring MØ), "Emotional", and "Babygirl" (featuring Uffie), just to metion some of them.

3. Tinie Tempah - Youth

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The third studio album by the British rapper Tinie Tempah was released on April 14th 2017. This album has 17 amazing tracks, where Tinie "wanted to show people a level of excellence… that there is magic within us.” The truth is that he really showed us his magic; however, he asked the help of other artists, because "Youth" has several great collaborations with different artist and each one is fire! His style is pretty original and the beat from the whole album is perfect; personally, I consider it as one of the best hip hop albums of 2017. The best songs are "Not for the Radio" (featuring MNEK), "Text from Your Ex" (featuring Tinashe) and "Girls Like" (featuring Zara Larsson).

4. Kendrick Lamar - DAMN.

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"It’s about just being an individual and loving everything you do. There was no pressure from no label or nobody." Said Kendrick in an interview about his fourth studio album "DAMN." released on April 14th 2017. What he did with this album is something that will serve as a reference for several rappers, because we cannot deny that the messages and style from this album is unique and beyond amazing. It's full of anthems and empowering tracks; such as, "DNA", "LOYALTY", and the great "HUMBLE." Something that was also notorious in it, is that the album has a more "commercial sound" making it "radio friendly." 

5. Gorillaz - Humanz

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"I see the “z” in Humanz as referring to robots, AI, programming, brainwashing, indoctrination. And it’s a question to us: are we human or are we humanz? " Explained Jamie Hewlett in an interview about this album released on April 28th 2017. This is another example of powerful bands with powerful collaborations, because "Humanz" has several of them with other artists and all of them work so good. As Jamie explained, this album has robotic beats and different interludes that serve to introduce us into their "virtual" world. I noticed that in this album they explored new sounds without loosing their unique style, and that makes it even better! My favorite tracks were "Saturnz Barz" (featuring Popcaan), "Submission" (featuring Danny Brown and Kelela) and "Andromeda" (featuring D.R.A.M.).

6. Paramore - After Laughter

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"You can run on the fumes of being a teenager for as long as you want, but eventually life hits you real hard." Said the lead singer of the band Hayley and this comment sums up the perfectly the whole album. "After Laughter" is their fourth album and it was released on May 12th 2017. It has a solid concept and it is full of memoreable lyrics blended with 80s vibes. Something that I really admire about Paramore's music is that, they can cover sad songs with "happy rhythms," it's like you can dance while crying of realizing that life's is really hard. I think that we can relate with several of the songs from the album; such as, "Told You So," "Fake Happy" and the amazing "Hard Times." 

7. Dua Lipa - Dua Lipa

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"I want people to see a piece of me. I want people to have an insight into everything that’s happened over the last few years while I was writing the album and actually really get to know me." Said Dua Lipa, one of the most successful new artists of 2017. Her self-titled debut album was released on June 2nd 2017, and since that date she has rising to the point that she has been named the queen of Spotify 2017. Since we heard her hit "Hotter Than Hell", we knew that she was going to be a success and when she released this album, she let us know that Dua Lipa is here to stay! Her powerful voice, her charm, and catchy songs made "Dua Lipa" one of the best albums (and debuts) of 2017.

8. Beth Ditto - Fake Sugar

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"Sometimes it's just that simple. It made me think of glitter. I really like glitter." Said Beth Ditto about her debut solo album "Fake Sugar" released on June 16th 2017. Some of you may remember her, because she was the lead singer of the band Gossip; however, the band is over and Beth decided to create a new empire. Personally, Beth Ditto has an amazing voice and the music style that she decided to mixed in "Fake Sugar" goes perfectly with her. Her debut album has a big range of music genres incorporated in one album; such as, Southern rock, soul, glam-pop, r&b, and a little bit of dance-pop. The best tracks from it are "Fire," "In and Out," "Fake Sugar," "Go Baby Go," and "Lover."

9. Lorde - Melodrama

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“a record about being alone… The good parts and the bad parts.” Is what Lorde wanted to reflect in her second album "Melodrama" released on June 16th 2017. "Melodrama" has been on repeat since its release, because of its amazing beats and dramatic lyrics. Lorde has grown a lot musically and this album reflects it. Through 11 tracks, the New Zealand singer shows us what she wrote in solitude, with intelligent verses and dope beats, it's like the perfect combo! It's almost impossible to chose the best tracks on it, because each one is just better that the previous; however, "Green Light", "Sober", "Homemade Dynamite", "Liability", and "Perfect Places" as the most powerful songs on the album.

10. Imagine Dragons - Evolve

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"So this record, to me, is really a celebration in a lot of ways. It’s an evolution of mind and sonics." Explained the lead singer of the band Dan Reynolds about their third album "Evolve", released on June 23rd 2017. I couldn't be more agree with the title of this album, it's totally an evolution for the band. We can't deny the amazing bops that "Evolve" has.Lyrically, it's not "depressing" and it's more lighter, without losing their unique music style. The whole album is great, but if I had to chose the best tracks "I Don't Know Why" and "Believer" would be on the top of my list.

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Friday, December 29, 2017

The 10 Best Debut Albums of 2017


2017 has gave us unforgettable moments full of music and new artists who had the opportunity to release their debut album. Something very interesting and weird that I noticed from the following list is that, there are five women and five men on it, it means that there was an equality of new talent. However, what they have in commun is, each one of them had an amazing year and they gave us new tunes to enjoy. So let's get into this list of the 10 best debuts of 2017, according to Jus' Sayingg! (The list was made aacording the date of release of the album)

1. Kehlani - SweetSexySavage

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"SweetSexySavage" is the debut by the American singer and songwriter Kehlani, which was released on January 27th, 2017. It has great R&B tracks and we can notice her amazing and sweet voice that this young woman has. Even when she's very young, during the whole album she shows us that she is very passionate and mature. The most relevant songs are "Distraction", "Crzy", "Advice", and her first hit "Gangsta". 

2. Rag'n'Bone Man - Human

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With an Amy Winehouse vibe, the R&B and soul album by the British Rag'n'Bone Man called "Human" (released on February 10th, 2017), has been very acclaimed since its released. Rory (his real name) has become one of the breakthrough artists of 2017. His amazing song "Human" has been his first hit, because of its honesty and catchy chorus. We can't deny his powerful voice and the simplicity of his songs that have made this album one of the best debuts.

3. Khalid - American Teen

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Here it comes another young artist with an amazing debut; Khalid and his album "American Teen" released on March 3rd, 2017, has become one of the best selled albums of 2017, by a new artist. His first world wide hit "Young Dumb & Broke" is part of several lists who named it as one of the best tracks from the year and the truth is, his debut album has very honest tracks and it's pretty solid.

4. Cashmere Cat - 9

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The debut album by Norwegian DJ Cashmere Cat "9", was released on April 28th, 2017, and it has amazing collaborations and dope beats. His music has a unique style that makes it very original and easy to recognize. "9" as I already said, has amazing collaborations with great singers; for example, "Trust Nobody" (featuring Selena Gomez and Tory Lanez), "Wild Love" (featuring The Weeknd and Francis and the Lights) and "Quit" (featuring Ariana Grande).

5. Harry Styles - Harry Styles

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"I wanted to write my stories, things that happened to me. The number-one thing was I wanted to be honest. I hadn't done that before." Said Harry about his solo album "Harry Styles", released on May 12th, 2017. Personally, I am not very into his music style; however, with songs like "Sign of the Times", "Sweet Creature", and "Kiwi", Harry Styles managed to get the recognition of several people around the world as one of the best debuts as a solo artists in 2017.

6. Dua Lipa - Dua Lipa

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This list wouldn't be complete without one of the most successful debuts from 2017, with her debut album released on June 2nd, 2017, titled "Dua Lipa". I can say that since I heard her in the late 2016, I knew that in 2017 she was going to take her crown, so she did. Lyrically, we can hear songs about her personal views of love, sex, and self-empowerment. On the other hand, her beautiful voice is very noticeable in the whole record and we can't deny the hits that can be found in "Dua Lipa". I am pretty sure that this is just the biggining of a great carrer for her.

7. Allie X - CollXtion II

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“Each song is a piece of me — a memory, a fantasy, reality. The idea is to sort through it all and try to piece it back together,” Said Allie describing "CollXtion II" her debut album, which was released on June 9th, 2017. In this album, she takes us to a synth-pop world full of mysterious treatments and dark moments. I have to say that lyrically, it shows a great creativity from Allie X and musically, it has a pretty unique sound and it's very chill and porwerful at the same time. "Paper Love", "Vintage", "Lifted", and "That's So Us" are the best tracks and the most representative of her music style.

8. SZA - Ctrl

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Another big debut from 2017 was made by SZA with her album "Ctrl" (pronounced "control"), released on June 9th, 2017. This album was one of the most acclaimed of 2017 and one the best from the R&B and neo soul genre. SZA has a beautiful voice and her relaxing rhythms, are helpful to pay more attention to the powerful lyrics that she sings with her sweet and raspy tone. The whole album is so simple that makes it complex. "Love Galore" (featuring Travis Scott), "The Weekend", and "20 Something" are my favorite.

9. Beth Ditto - Fake Sugar

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The last woman from this list and, what a woman! Beth Ditto after being the lead singer of the band Gossip, decided to bless our existence with her debut as solo singer. "Fake Sugar" that was released on June 16th, 2017, is the name of her debut album. Incorporating influences from a wide array of genres, Ditto sings about several issues as love and breakups, to mention some of them. I really love the vibe from this album and the power from songs like "In and Out", "Oh My God", and "Lover".

10. Mura Masa - Mura Masa

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The self-titled debut studio album by Mura Masa was released on July 14th, 2017. After releasing a great collaboration with Charli XCX, Mura Masa gave us 13 amazing tracks full of cool guest features; such as, Desiigner, NAO, Bonzai, among others. The album has a variety of different rhythms, with dope beats and catchy chorus. Of course, "1 Night" (featuring Charli XCX), "All Around the World" (featuring Desiigner), and "What If I Go?" (featuring Bonzai) are my favorite.

If I had to choose just one album from this list as my favorite, I would choose Dua Lipa's album. Now tell me, what about you? Do you agree with this list? What's your favorite one and why? Did I miss another album? Leave all your comments here and remember that the official twitter of this blog is @JusSayinggBlog and Facebook @JusSayinggBlog also my personal Instagram is on the left top of this page. Thanks for visiting me!

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Saturday, October 29, 2016

Turn on the weekend with these girls / Charli XCX, Dua Lipa & Bebe Rexha


Charli XCX - After The Afterparty
After The Afterparty is the first single from Charli XCX's upcoming third studio album, which features Atlanta rapper Lil Yachty. The song starts like a ballad pop song with a slow track, but after the chorus the beat drops. As all her songs After The Afterparty is pretty catchy and it has great party vibe. I consider Charli as one of the few singer that always write infectious songs, because are so catchy that even if you don't like it, you will be singing it the whole day. Personally, I liked it and it sounds different from her last songs, but it is pretty fresh and enjoyable.

"'Cause after the afterparty, we're gonna keep it goin'
We're gonna rip it up, the neighbours might complain
'Cause after the afterparty, we're gonna stay 'til mornin'
Then when the time is up, we'll do it all again"


Bebe Rexha - I Got You 
The Albanian American singer, songwriter and record producer Bebe Rexha has released the second single from her upcoming debut album, that will be available the next year. I really like her voice, because it is very unique and different. Talking about her music style, I have to say that it isn't like too original. However, this new song is great and is so catchy, but I noticed that her voice sounds distorted or something like that, nevertheless, I'm pretty sure it could be her next hit.

"I'd do the time for you
Tell a lie for you
Yeah, baby, that's what I'd do
I'd walk the line for you"



Dua Lipa - Room For 2
The young English singer Dua Lipa has released a new song called Room For 2, taken from her upcoming debut album. It is set to be released on February 10th, 2017. This new song is slow ballad, where we can notice her different and beautiful voice. I'm pretty sure that Dua will be very known in the next moths, just wait.

"Up and down, it all comes back around
Push and shove, do you feel better now?
Knock, knock, knock
You'll come tumblin' down"


What was your favorite song? Did you liked Charli XCX's new song? Do you like Bebe Rexha's music? What do you think about Dua Lipa's music style? Leave all your comment here and follow me on Twitter and Facebook (@JusSayinggBlog). Don't forget to read the other posts, where you'll find new songs, videos, album reviews and more! 

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Blow your mind watching these new videos


Dua Lipa - Blow Your Mind (Mwah)
The English singer, songwriter and model Dua Lipa published the music video for her latest single "Blow Your Mind (Mwah)". I have to say that I really like Dua Lipa's music style and she has a great voice. Also, she has a lot of personality and I think that she reflects it in her music. Talking about the video, I think it is very sofisticated and she looks georgous and I like it, it's perfect for the song.

"Tell me I’m too crazy
You can’t tame me, can't tame me
Tell me I have changed
But I’m the same me, old same me"


Kings of Leon - Waste a Moment
After releasing the song, they have decided to publish the music video of the song "Waste a Moment". I like the song and its message, but I'm not pretty sure if the music video is my favorite or not.

"All the way from Waco to WE-HO with a rabbit on her chain
Drove a little slick car to tend bar with the static on her brain
She's a little burner, burner, gonna throw you to the flame
Little ticking time bomb, time bomb, gonna blow us all away"


Beck - Wow
The American singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Beck has published the music video for his last single "Wow". The music video is pretty cool and I like the beat of this trap song. However, I think that "Wow" is not that "wow", you know, it's not a great song is just another song and that's it.

"It's my life, your life
Live it once, can't live it twice
So nice, so nice
Song's like a tidal wave, take you on a getaway"


Austin Mahone - Send It (ft. Rich Homie Quan)
Austin Mahone has been releasing new tracks and he published the lyric video for his new single "Send It", featuring Rich Homie Quan. I like Austin's style, but I think this new song is so repetitive and it makes it boring. 

"Send it to my phone, send it to my phone
You already know I keep it on the low
Baby, you can trust me, promise I'm alone
I won't tell a soul, send it to my phone"


Green Day - Bang Bang
"Bang Bang" is the latest single by American rock punk band Green Day, taken from their upcoming album "Revolution Radio", that will be available on October 7th, 2016. I used to listen to Green Day's music when I was a teenager, so I know pretty well their music style and I can tell you that this is a fresh song, they still have its unique sound, but with new things. Talking about the music video, it looks like their past videos, so it's not a big surprise. However, I noticed that they didn't age at all, they still look "young".

"Bang, bang, give me fame
Shoot me up to entertain
I am a semi-automatic lonely boy
You're dead, I'm well fed"


Major Lazer - Cold Water (feat. Justin Bieber & MØ)
Major Lazer has released a dance video for the song "Cold Water", featuring the Canadian singer Justin Bieber and the Danish singer MØ. "Cold Water" is a cool song and this collaboration is great. Furthermore, the dancers are very talented and the place where it was recorded is very beautiful.

"And if you feel you're sinking, I will jump right over
Into cold, cold water for you
And although time may take us into different places
I will still be patient with you"


My favorite video was...

Today I watched a lot of videos, but since the start Dua Lipa's new music video was my favorite.

What about you people? What was your favorite music video? Did you liked Green Day's new music video? Leave all a comment here and follow me on Twitter and Facebook. Furthermore, you can read the other posts that I have published.

Saturday, August 27, 2016

Three glorious songs, but my favorite one is...


Dua Lipa - Blow Your Mind (Mwah) 
The English singer Dua Lipa has released a new single called "Blow Your Mind (Mwah)", taken from her self-titled debut album that will be released on February 8th, 2017. However, you can pre-order it on iTunes. I really love Dua's tone of voice and in this song she sounds sexy and wild! I like the beat and its message, I think she will be the big "revelation" in the next months.

"If you don’t like the way I talk, then why am I on your mind?
If you don’t like the way I rock, then finish your glass of wine
We fight and we argue, you'll still love me blind
If we don’t fuck this whole thing up"


Empire Of The Sun - Two Vines
The Australian electronic music duo from Sydney have returned with a new single called "Two Vines". I always liked their music style and this new song, even when it isn't their best one makes me feel excited, because it means that more new music is coming!

"And all because we trust two vines
Slowly growing right into your ears
Show me all the life
Lead us in your wind tonight"


Florence + The Machine - Wish That You Were Here
"Wish That You Were Here" is the new song taken from the upcoming film “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children”. The upcoming 2016 American dark fantasy adventure film directed by Tim Burton that is scheduled to be released on September 30, 2016. I loved this song, is amazing as all Florence's songs and I'm pretty sure that this movie will be amazing, I mean, I'm a big fan of Tim Burton's style.

"And now I'm reaching out with every note I sing
And I hope it gets to you on some pacific wind
Wraps itself around you and whispers in your ear
Tells you that I miss you and I wish that you were here"


My favorite song is:

These three songs are great, but Florence + The Machine made a masterpiece, the lyrics, the melodies, everything is perfect on it, so I think that "Wish You Were Here" is my favorite song from these three. (But Dua Lipa's track is pretty cool)

Now you have to tell me what was your favorite song, write all your comments and let's keep in touch following me on Twitter, facebook and I also put my Instagram. Share it if you liked it.