The 20 Best Albums of 2018 (Part 1/2)

2018 gave us great albums, which some of them are now part of our favorite-albums-ever-personal-list. I have to admit that 2018 wasn't full of a lot of amazing albums; however, there were more than 20 best albums, but you know, I decided to chose only 20. As I always do, the following list is in date order, it means that, it isn't listed from best to worst or from my favorite to least favorite. I decided to ordenate them, according their released date. 

I also want to tell you that I chose these 20 albums following the next points: because of its musical production, if they show an evolution musically (according the artists/band/and so on), and if I really liked it or not.

Without lossing more time, here it is the 20 best albums of 2018, according to JusSayingg:

Kacey Musgraves – Golder Hour

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Release date: March 30th, 2018

The first album from this list goes to the American country music artist Kacey Musgraves, with one of the most beautiful albums of the year and also more one of the most acclaim. Firstly, I have to tell you that I don't usually listen to country music, but this album cought my attention and I felt like I had to listen it and I did! "Golden Hour" has stunning melodies and harmonizations, well writen songs and Kacey has a smooth voice that I loved. Lyrically, Kacey said that this album sings about her 20s, so you'll listen to love songs, breakups, faith, empowerment, fears, and other issues. I really recommend you to listen to it even if you don't usually hear country music. My favorite song was "Lonely Weekend."

The Weeknd – My Dear Melancholy, 

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Release date: March 30th, 2018

This "mini-album" made by The Weeknd was one of the first albums into pouring fire to 2018. "My Dear Melancholy," is the return to his roots, because it reminded me to his mixtapes's vibes ("House of Balloons," "Thursday," and "Echoes of Silence"), but showing us new beats and that his voice sounds better than ever. This album is brutally honest and we can listen to a hurting Abel singing about what his breakup and all of what it caused on his life. It's a darker, if we compare it to his previous album, but at the same time he explores a little of upbeat sounds, to make it a rollercoaster. My favorite one was "Wasted Times."

Kali Uchis – Isolation 

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Release date: April 6th, 2018

"Isolation" was one of the first albums to be "widespread acclaim from critics," it achieved 87 out of 100! And it was well deserved, because this album is not just one of the best debuts of 2018, but also one of the best revelation artists of the year. Kali Uchis is a Colombian-American singer and songwriter with a stunning voice and retro-style that I love. "Isolation" has 15 killer tracks, where she sings about her life, love, her lifestyle and other "bitchy" issues; believe me, this album is everything. "Tyrant" featuring Jorja Smith is my favorite track.

Janelle Monáe – Dirty Computer 

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Release date: April 27th, 2018

This list wouldn't be complete without Janelle Monáe's masterpiece titled "Dirty Computer." We all know that Janelle is one of the most complete artists from our era and this album proves it, each song is so well writen and produced that is impossible to hate one song. As it should be, "Dirty Computer" is very powerfull, because even when it's a conceptual album, it talks about real issues as sexuality, immigration, love, racism, violence, among others. My favroite track was "Screwed" featuring Zoë Kravitz.

Lykke Li – so sad so sexy 

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Release date: June 8th, 2018

Four years passed in order to have something new by Swedish singer-songwriter Lykke Li. Her fourth album titled "so sad so sexy", where she let us know why she's one of the best "emo" girls. It shows a big evolution musically, without lossing her very unique style and melancholic lyrics; the whole record is very honest, raw, fresh, and dark. I really loved how she explore trap sounds, mixed with her indie vibes, I can describe this album as a "successful mixture of emotions and sounds." I have to admit that was hard to choose just one track as my favorite, but I'll pick "Better Alone" (all songs are iconic!).

The Carters – EVERYTHING IS LOVE

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Release date: June 16th, 2018

Two giants from the music industry; Beyoncé and Jay-Z, finally together creating a powerful duet (in all aspects), we have to admit that we weren't expecting something like this, but we needed it! We also have to admit that "EVERYTHING IS LOVE" sounds like if Jay-Z would be a collaborator in Beyoncé's album, but that doesn't matter, right? This album in general is about their relationship, leadership and power. It's a well produced record and they let us know why they are who they are (in case you didn't knew it). "Boss" is my favorite song.

Years & Years – Palo Santo 

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Release date: July 6th, 2018

The English trio Years & Years did it again, after having an amazing debut album in 2016, they came back to present us their world "Palo Santo." The whole concept from this album is very creative and entertaining, making it as a whole experience not only to listen to, but also to watch in a short film they created. Musically, this album has less dark beats and it's more brigther, with upbeat songs and beautiful ballads. Lyrically, there are great songs about breakups, new love, confidence, sexuality, and relationships. My favorite one was "Hallelujah."

Capital Cities – Solarize 

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Release date: August 10th, 2018

The American indie-pop duo Capital Cities released their second album titled "Solarize" and I still can't get enough of it! They have a pretty unique style and they coulnd't make a bad song, even if they try to. I truly love how amazingly produced this record is and it's very fresh, without losing their essence. "Solarize" has 15 tracks, where you can sing about love, relationships, and there are some self-empowerment anthems. Musically, it shows an evolution and the result of experimenting with new sounds and instruments, it's very melodic, rhythmic and catchy. My favorite song was "My Name is Mars".

Nicki Minaj – Queen 

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Release date: August 10th, 2018
"Queen" is Minaj's first album in nearly four years and what an album! You could love her or hate her, but what you shouldn't deny are her skills as rapper. Through 19 tracks, Nicki Minaj throw some shades and "the generous queen" mostly focuses rapping about her leadership as one of the most successful female rappers of all the times. On the other hand, it sounds very fresh and there are great collaborations as in my favorite song, which was "Majesty" with Labrinth, featuring Eminem.

Ariana Grande – Sweetener 

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Release date: August 17th, 2018

It's very exciting to witness the evolving of one of the most complete young artists from our times. Since Ariana Grande released her debut album in 2013, she has been gaving us just greatness and bops. "Sweetener" has a very interesting concept, which at first was a little confiusing and for some people "strange," but it's just an example of how Ariana likes to try new things. The album is very experimental and we weren't used to expect somethings like that from Ariana, but I'm so happy that she decided to venture out to explore a different "world." My favorite track was "breathin".

This is the end of the first 10 best albums of 2018, to see the other 10 click here

The 60th GRAMMY Awards, do you agree with the winners?

Winners of the night

The 60th GRAMMY Awards were held on January 28th, 2018 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, so we already enjoyed the show and know who were the winners of a Grammy.

As I said in the previous post of this same topic, the nominees from this year were very "scandalous," because according to some people (and even me), the list of nominees in some categories were unfair and/or there were a missing of some other artists. In this post, I will show you the winners, my opinion about it and if I was right with the predictions that I did. Are you ready?! (Remember, I will talk just about the 20 most insteresting categories)

By the way, Bruno Mars was the king of the night and Kendrick Lamar was the prince.

1. Record Of The Year

WINNER: 24K Magic - Bruno Mars 

(My prediction were Redbone - Childish Gambino or HUMBLE. - Kendrick Lamar)

The truth is that it was a big surprise to me (and maybe for a lot of other people too), that Bruno have won this category. It's a good song, but I'm still not very sure if it was "the record of the year of 2017." However, I'm happy that "Despacito" didn't won (#SorryNotSorry).

2. Album Of The Year

WINNER: 24K Magic - Bruno Mars 

(My predictions were 4:44 - JAY-Z and DAMN. - Kendrick Lamar)

Another one for Bruno Mars! It was also the "surprise" of the night, I mean, Bruno won instead of Jay-z or Kendrick! Bruno Mars is an amazing artists, he dances well, sings well, and more; however, I don't feel like he should have won the category. On the other hand, I wanted that Lorde would won, because "Melodrama" is a masterpiece and I think that she deserved a Grammy for that album. For me, it was like a disrespect for Lorde and her album. She deserved more!

3. Song Of The Year

WINNER: That's What I Like - Bruno Mars

(My prediction was correct!)

This is the first category where I was right with my prediction, I chose Bruno Mars as the winner with his song "That's What I Like".

4. Best New Artist

WINNER: Alessia Cara

(My predictions were SZA and Khalid)

I'm not totally in agreement with the winner, but at the same time I feel like she deserved it. Nevertheless, I have to be honest and I wanted to see SZA winning this category.

5. Best Pop Solo Performance

WINNER: Shape Of You - Ed Sheeran

(My prediction was right!)

Even when I said that Ed was going to be the winner, I wanted to see Kesha winning her first Grammy for her song "Praying". But it's okay, Ed Sheeran deserved this Grammy for this category.

6. Best Pop Duo/Group Performance

WINNER: Feel It Still - Portugal. The Man

(I was right in my prediction!)

Again, I chose this song as the song that should win this category and I feel happy that Portugal. The Man won it.

7. Best Pop Vocal Album

WINNER: ÷ (Divide) - Ed Sheeran

(My prediction was correct)

8. Best Dance/Electronic Album

WINNER: 3-D The Catalogue - Kraftwerk

(My prediction was Mura Masa - Mura Masa)

I have to say that I disagree with this, because this is a live album and I feel like it's not that fair. Mura Masa deserved it!

9. Best Rock Album

WINNER: A Deeper Understanding - The War On Drugs

(My prediction was Hardwired...To Self-Destruct - Metallica)

10. Best Alternative Music Album

WINNER: Sleep Well Beast - The National

(My predictions were Humanz - Gorillaz and Everything Now - Arcade Fire)

11. Best R&B Performance

WINNER: That's What I Like - Bruno Mars

(My prediction was The Weekend - SZA)

Well, Bruno Mars was the king of the night and even when I'm not totally disagree, SZA (again) deserved a Grammy.

12. Best R&B Song

WINNER: That's What I Like - Bruno Mars

(My prediction was correct!)

13. Best Urban Contemporary Album

WINNER: Starboy - The Weeknd

(My prediction was correct!)

I'm so happy that The Weeknd won this category because, honestly, "Starboy" is an amazing album; however, this album is so good that it should have be nominated for more categories.  

14. Best R&B Album

WINNER: 24K Magic - Bruno Mars

(My prediction was right!)

15. Best Rap Performance

WINNER: HUMBLE. - Kendrick Lamar

(My predictions were Bodak Yellow - Cardi B and 4:44 - JAY-Z)

It's very surprising that Jay-z didn't won, but I agree with the decision of the academy.

16. Best Rap/Sung Performance

WINNER: LOYALTY. - Kendrick Lamar Featuring Rihanna

(My predictions was Family Feud - JAY-Z Featuring Beyoncé)

I agree with the decision of the record academy, they deserved it.

17. Best Rap Song

WINNER: HUMBLE. - Kendrick Lamar

(My prediction was correct!)

18. Best Rap Album

WINNER: DAMN.- Kendrick Lamar

(My prediction was correct!)

It's still very surprising that Jay-Z haven't won (again), but I'm happy for that, because let's be honest, Jay-Z already have like a million of Grammys.

19. Best Song Written For Visual Media

WINNER: How Far I'll Go - (Auli'i Cravalho) - Track from: Moana: The Songs

(My prediction was I Don't Wanna Live Forever (Fifty Shades Darker) - (ZAYN & Taylor Swift) - Track from: Fifty Shades Darker)

20. Best Music Video

WINNER: HUMBLE. - Kendrick Lamar

(My prediction was correct!)

The music video for "HUMBLE." is pretty dope and well done; however, I wanted to see Jain winning her first Grammy for the music video of "Makeba".

I had 10 correct predictions (out of 20) and I feel good about that (ha!).  Some other artists also deserved a Grammy for what they did, but at the end, the people from the record academy decide who has to win. I have to say that I'm kind of sad, because Lorde didn't won something for "Melodrama", for me, it was "the album of the year."

Tell me guys, what do you think about my opinions? Do you agree? Write it down and let's keep in touch, comment and / or share this blog. Remember that the official twitter of this blog is @JusSayinggBlog and Facebook @JusSayinggBlog also my staff is on the left top of this page. Thanks for still been here and see you later with new posts!

The 60th GRAMMY Awards, who should win & who will win?!

The 60th GRAMMY Awards will be held in New York, on January 28th and I think that it's the perfect time to talk about the nominations from this year. The truth is that since the nominees where released, there were a lot of opinions aginst it, because there were some artists that weren't in the list (and others that shouldn't be there , as always). Today, I will tell you who should win and who will win, according to my thoughts, remember this is Jus' Sayingg! (I will choose the 20 most interesting categories)

1. Record Of The Year

(Award to the Artist and to the Producer(s), Recording Engineer(s) and/or Mixer(s) and mastering engineer(s), if other than the artist.)

• Redbone - Childish Gambino: This song should win, I really love everything in this track.

• HUMBLE. - Kendrick Lamar: However, I feel like this song will win this category.

• Despacito - Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber

• The Story of O.J. - JAY-Z

• 24K Magic - Bruno Mars

2. Album Of The Year

(Award to Artist(s) and to Featured Artist(s), Songwriter(s) of new material, Producer(s), Recording Engineer(s), Mixer(s) and Mastering Engineer(s) credited with at least 33% playing time of the album, if other than Artist.)

• Melodrama - Lorde: Personally, this is my album of the year 2017 and this should win, but...

• 4:44 - JAY-Z: This battle of the winner will be between this album and...

• DAMN. - Kendrick Lamar: This other album could win.

• "Awaken, My Love!" - Childish Gambino

• 24K Magic - Bruno Mars

3. Song Of The Year

(A Songwriter(s) Award. A song is eligible if it was first released or if it first achieved prominence during the Eligibility Year. (Artist names appear in parentheses.) Singles or Tracks only.)

• That's What I Like (Bruno Mars): The truth is that I'm not pretty sure of who should win in this category, but personally, this song by Bruno is the best one in this list (according to me).

• Despacito (Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber): But I just don't know why, but I feel like this song will win and I'm not very happy with it (I just don't like it).

• 4:44 (JAY-Z)

• Issues (Julia Michaels)

• 1-800-273-8255 (Logic Featuring Alessia Cara & Khalid)

4. Best New Artist

(An artist will be considered for Best New Artist if their eligibility year release/s achieved a breakthrough into the public consciousness and notably impacted the musical landscape.)

• SZA: I feel like SZA should win in this category, she's a great singer and her debut album is impressive!

• Khalid: Nevertheless, I think that Khalid will win and it's ok with me (but SZA would be better, ha!).

• Alessia Cara

• Lil Uzi Vert

• Julia Michaels

5. Best Pop Solo Performance

(For new vocal or instrumental pop recordings. Singles or Tracks only.)

• Praying - Kesha: This song is pretty beautiful and Kesha's voice shines in this track. I really think that "Praying" should win.

• Shape of You - Ed Sheeran: But let's be honest, "Shape of You" was one of the most popular song of the past year and I think that it will win. I like it, but "Praying" is a masterpiece.

• Love So Soft - Kelly Clarkson

• Million Reasons - Lady Gaga

• What About Us - P!nk

6. Best Pop Duo/Group Performance

(For new vocal or instrumental duo/group or collaborative pop recordings. Singles or Tracks only.)

• Feel It Still - Portugal. The Man: It was hard to choose just one, because almost all the songs (except "Despacito") are great songs, but Portugal. The Man's last album is pure fire and this song should win.

• Despacito - Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber: Again, I feel like this song will win this category.

• Something Just Like This - The Chainsmokers & Coldplay

• Thunder by Imagine Dragons

• Stay by Zedd & Alessia Cara

7. Best Pop Vocal Album

(For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new vocal pop recordings.)

• Lust For Life - Lana Del Rey: It was hard to choose one! But I believe that "Lust for Life" should win, I mean, Lana deserves a Grammy for this.

• ÷ (Divide) - Ed Sheeran: However, Ed will win.

• Kaleidoscope EP - Coldplay (This is not an album!!!)

• Evolve - Imagine Dragons

• Rainbow - Kesha

• Joanne - Lady Gaga

8. Best Dance/Electronic Album

(For vocal or instrumental albums. Albums only.)

• Mura Masa - Mura Masa: This is the first category, where I feel that this album should and will win!

• Migration - Bonobo

• 3-D The Catalogue - Kraftwerk

• A Moment Apart - ODESZA

• What Now - Sylvan Esso

9. Best Rock Album

(For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new rock, hard rock or metal recordings.)

• Hardwired...To Self-Destruct - Metallica: This should and will win.

• Emperor Of Sand - Mastodon

• The Stories We Tell Ourselves - Nothing More

• Villains - Queens Of The Stone Age

• A Deeper Understanding - The War On Drugs

10. Best Alternative Music Album

(Vocal or Instrumental.)

• Humanz - Gorillaz: This album should win.

• Everything Now - Arcade Fire: But I think that Arcade Fire will win.

• American Dream - LCD Soundsystem

• Pure Comedy - Father John Misty

• Sleep Well Beast - The National

11. Best R&B Performance

(For new vocal or instrumental R&B recordings.)

• The Weekend - SZA: This is the second category where I feel that SZA should and will win.

• Get You - Daniel Caesar Featuring Kali Uchis

• Distraction - Kehlani

• High - Ledisi

• That's What I Like - Bruno Mars

12. Best R&B Song

(A Songwriter(s) Award. A song is eligible if it was first released or if it first achieved prominence during the Eligibility Year. (Artist names appear in parentheses.) Singles or Tracks only.)

• Redbone (Childish Gambino): Again, I will choose this one as the "should win," I just love this song.

• That's What I Like (Bruno Mars): However, I think that Bruno Mars has high possibilities of winning here.

• First Began (PJ Morton)

• Location (Khalid)

• Supermodel (SZA)

13. Best Urban Contemporary Album

(For albums containing at least 51% playing time of newly recorded contemporary vocal tracks derivative of R&B.)

• Starboy - The Weeknd: This is an amazing album and I don't understand how it wasn't nominated in other categories, so this album should win at least in this category.

• Ctrl - SZA: However, SZA is very strong in this category and I feel like she will win.

• Free 6LACK - 6LACK

• "Awaken, My Love!" - Childish Gambino

• American Teen - Khalid

14. Best R&B Album

(For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new R&B recordings.)

• 24K Magic - Bruno Mars: I don't even have to explain, is very clear, Bruno will win.

• Freudian - Daniel Caesar

• Let Love Rule - Ledisi

• Gumbo - PJ Morton

• Feel The Real - Musiq Soulchild

15. Best Rap Performance

(For a Rap performance. Singles or Tracks only.)

• Bodak Yellow - Cardi B: I really love Cardi's attitude and that's why she should win hahaha.

• 4:44 - JAY-Z: Nevertheless, JAY-Z will have this one.

• Bounce Back - Big Sean

• HUMBLE. - Kendrick Lamar

• Bad And Boujee - Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert

16. Best Rap/Sung Performance

(For a solo or collaborative performance containing both elements of R&B melodies and Rap.)

• Family Feud - JAY-Z Featuring Beyoncé: They will win.

• PRBLMS - 6LACK

• Crew - Goldlink Featuring Brent Faiyaz & Shy Glizzy

• LOYALTY. - Kendrick Lamar Featuring Rihanna

• Love Galore - SZA Featuring Travis Scott

 17. Best Rap Song

(A Songwriter(s) Award.  A song is eligible if it was first released or if it first achieved prominence during the Eligibility Year. (Artist names appear in parentheses.) Singles or Tracks only.)

• HUMBLE. (Kendrick Lamar): This should win.

• The Story Of O.J. (JAY-Z): But this will win.

• Bodak Yellow (Cardi B)

• Chase Me (Danger Mouse Featuring Run The Jewels & Big Boi)

• Sassy (Rapsody)

18. Best Rap Album

(For albums containing at least 51% playing time of new rap recordings.)

• DAMN. - Kendrick Lamar: Again a battle! This album should win, but...

• 4:44 - JAY-Z: But Jay will win (Grammy's loves him).

• Culture - Migos

• Laila's Wisdom - Rapsody

• Flower Boy - Tyler, The Creator

19. Best Song Written For Visual Media

(A Songwriter(s) award. For a song (melody & lyrics) written specifically for a motion picture, television, video games or other visual media, and released for the first time during the Eligibility Year. (Artist names appear in parentheses.) Singles or Tracks only.)

• I Don't Wanna Live Forever (Fifty Shades Darker) - (ZAYN & Taylor Swift) - Track from: Fifty Shades Darker: Don't have to explain it, they'll win.

• City Of Stars - (Ryan Gosling & Emma Stone) - Track from: La La Land

• How Far I'll Go - (Auli'i Cravalho) - Track from: Moana: The Songs

• Never Give Up - (Sia) - Track from: Lion

• Stand Up For Something - (Andra Day Featuring Common) - Track from: Marshall

20. Best Music Video

(Award to the artist, video director, and video producer.)

• Makeba - Jain: I really love this album and singer, she's French and if don't know her, do you a favor and watch this video. It's pretty creative and entertaining. She should win.

• Humble. - Kendrick Lamar: I really like this video and I think that it will win.

• Up All Night - Beck

• The Story Of O.J. - JAY-Z

• 1-800-273-8255 - Logic Featuring Alessia Cara & Khalid

Tell me guys, what do you think about my predictions? Do you agree? Write it down and let's keep in touch, comment and / or share this blog. Remember that the official twitter of this blog is @JusSayinggBlog and Facebook @JusSayinggBlog also my staff is on the left top of this page. Thanks for still been here and see you later with new posts!
Remember the 60th GRAMMY Awards will take place in New York on January 28th and if you want to see the full list of nominees click here.

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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What's your favorite story? Alicia Keys, John Legend...

Alicia Keys - Blended Family (What You Do For Love) (ft. A$AP Rocky)

Taken from her latest album HERE, Alicia Keys featuring A$AP Rocky have published the music video for her single Blended Family (What You Do For Love). I have to say that Alicia's new album is totally a masterpiece and this song is amazing. The music video is pretty good and it's perfect for this song.

"There ain't nothing I won't do for us

It may not be easy

This blended family, but baby

That's what you do, what you do, what you do

What you do for love, love"

John Legend - Love Me Now

Love Me Now is the first single from John Legend's upcoming fifth studio album called Darkness and Light, which is set to release on December 2nd, 2016. John talked about his new single saying: "Love Me Now is all about living and loving to the fullest, no matter what tomorrow may bring." This new song has a beautiful message and its rhythm is great, I liked it. Furthermore, the video explaains perfectly 

"I don't know who's gonna kiss you when I'm gone

So I'm gonna love you now, like it's all I have

I know it'll kill me when it's over

I don't wanna think about it, I want you to love me now"

The Weeknd - Starboy (ft. Daft Punk)

The Weeknd has published the lyric video for the lead single Starboy, taken from his upcoming fourth studio album. I don't understand why did he released it now, I mean, he already published the music video, so this video is useless now (for me). However, it's a pretty cool lyric video, because we can see him while he was taking the photoshoot for the album.

"House so empty, need a centerpiece

20 racks a table cut from ebony

Cut that ivory into skinny pieces

Then she clean it with her face man I love my baby"

Nick Jonas - Champagne Problems

Nick has published a new music video, this time for the song Champagne Problems. He talked about it saying that: "is a song about sharing a bottle of champagne with my now ex as we were breaking up to kind of close that chapter." This tack is one of the most danceable in the album and it's catchy. Talking about the music video, it is perfect for the song, I mean, it's a dance-floor song and its main topic is champagne, so the video reflects its message perfectly.

"Raising our glass cause it's our last

With these champagne problems

Just keep on, keep on drinking

Keep on, keep on drinking"

Gorgon City - Smile (ft. Elderbrook)

The amazing English garage duo Gorgon City has published a new single with its music video, the song is called Smile in collaboration with Elderbrook. I really love Gorgon City's music and this new song as a meaningful message, while the music video was very surprising for me, but I understood its story and it's pretty good. It also reflects the life of several women who have to fight for their children.

"But you smile like everything's alright

Alright when you smile

Oh but you smile like everything's alright

Alright when you smile"

My favorite music video today was, Alicia Keys' video for her amazing song. But what about you guys, what was your favorite video? Leave your comments here and follow me on Twitter and Facebook (@JusSayinggBlog). Also, you will find several interesting publications.

MTV EMA 2016 / Best & Worst Performances & Winers

The MTV Europe Music Awards ("EMAs" or "EMA") are an event presented by MTV Networks Europe which awards prizes to musicians and performers. As all we know, the 2016 MTV Europe Music Awards were held on Sunday 6th, 2016, at the Ahoy Rotterdam in Rotterdam, Netherlands and there were a lot of amazing (or boring) performances and surprising winners. However, I will make a list of the best and worst performances and also, I will write the winners of each category.

And the winners were...

BEST SONG        

Justin Bieber - "Sorry" -- WINNER

BEST VIDEO

The Weeknd ft. Daft Punk - "Starboy" -- WINNER

BEST FEMALE  

Lady Gaga -- WINNER

BEST MALE          

Shawn Mendes -- WINNER  

BEST LIVE                      

Twenty One Pilots -- WINNER

BEST NEW                  

Zara Larsson -- WINNER

BEST POP            

Fifth Harmony  -- WINNER

BEST ROCK        

Coldplay -- WINNER

BEST ALTERNATIVE                    

Twenty One Pilots -- WINNER 

     

BEST HIP HOP    

Drake -- WINNER

BEST ELECTRONIC                  

Martin Garrix -- WINNER

BEST PUSH            

DNCE -- WINNER

BIGGEST FANS              

Justin Bieber -- WINNER

BEST WORLD STAGE

Martin Garrix - Isle of MTV, Malta (2015) -- WINNER

Global Icon Award

Green Day

Best and worst performances: 

1. Anne-Marie - Alarm (Best): I know that she was just walking, but she sang very good and it is a great song, so for me it was one of the best performances.

2. Bruno Mars – 24K Magic (worst): I mean, it was boring, but I have to admit that he sings great.

3. DNCE - Body Moves/Cake by the Ocean (best): It was one of the best performances, because they were very sassy and they were literally singing over the crowd, it was a great first performance for this new band.

Click here to watch it, because it has not been uploaded on Youtube

4. Martin Garrix and Bebe Rexha - In the Name of Love (best): This acoustic version sounds better than the original version, so it was great.

Click here to watch it, because it has not been uploaded on Youtube

5. Shawn Mendes - Mercy (best): Even when I'm not a fan, I have to admit that it is a great song and his performance was perfect.

Click here to watch it, because it has not been uploaded on Youtube

6. Zara Larsson - Lush Life/Ain't My Fault (best): It was very spectacular, because she sang and danced amazingly perfect. We have to remember that she's a new artist and it was her first time in the EMA.

Click here to watch it, because it has not been uploaded on Youtube

7. Green Day - Bang Bang (best): They showed me that they have the same energy that before.

8. The Weeknd - Starboy (worst): We have to admit that it was boring, even when he sang good it wasn't that spectacular as he thought, because I'm pretty sure that he thought it was going to be a great and amazing performance, but it wasn't.

Click here to watch it, because it has not been uploaded on Youtube

9. Kings of Leon - Waste a Moment (best): This is the first time that I like one of their albums and this song is a good one. Talking about their performance, I think it was a good, because the band sounded amazing and Caleb Followill (the singer) sounds the same as in the song of the album.

Click here to watch it, because it has not been uploaded on Youtube

10. Bebe Rexha - I Got You (best): Even when she started singing very low, she get better and she did a great show and I really liked that giant "u" with eyes.

11. Lukas Graham – You're Not There / 7 Years (best): It was almost an acapella performance and Lukas Forchhammer (the singer) did an amazing show, I think it was one of the most emotional performances of the night. 

12. Afrojack - Hey (featuring Fais and Ty Dolla $ign) (worst): Even when it wasn't that bad, it wasn't one of the best performances of the night. It was boring in some parts and entertaining in other (but mainly boring).

Click here to watch it, because it has not been uploaded on Youtube

13. OneRepublic - Let's Hurt Tonight (best): This has become as one of my favorite bands and Let's Hurt Tonight is one of the best songs from their album. Their live performance was great and the rain in the stage was stunning.

Click here to watch it, because it has not been uploaded on Youtube

14. Green Day - American Idiot (best): It was the last performance of the night and as Green Day won the Global Icon Award, they played one of their most iconic and best songs.

What do you think about it, what was your favorite performance? And, what was the most boring? Do you agree with the winners of the night? Leave all your comments and follow me on Twitter and Facebook (@JusSayinggBlog). Don't forget to visit the other posts in this music blog!