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Sure Shots: Round 5

There’s a procedure to this post, as with all Sure Shots. First press play on the audio above this post and then come back and read this… seriously, click it. Did you click it? Alright, wasn’t it awesome?! So now that you know all of the songs and hopefully had a good head bob, you can read my predictions on how long it is going to be before we hear it on the radio. You can also click on the title of each song to hear the full track. 

4. Rock Mafia - The Big Bang
      - This song has a ton of potential. I like to think there are two branches of top 40 music. The first branch is your dance-pop. The songs like Rihanna and Lady Gaga that are crazy popular and played in clubs all over the world. Then you have the ballads. Also popular, but perhaps only played in public at grade seven dances to entice the genders to mix and do that awkward zombie dance… This is the latter, but also a great song. However, once it get’s on air, I don’t think it will last long, so enjoy.
Countdown to Air: 2-3 Weeks.  

3. Adele - Rolling in the Deep (Jamie XX Remix)
     - I want to meet Adele so bad. Her music is mind blowing. Every single stands on it’s own, but the great thing about her latest single is that it can be played on both lite A/C stations as well as Top 40, just by chosing to play a remixed version like this one. So stations, ya I’m talking to you, what are you waiting for? Seeing as how it was just released less then a week ago, I’ll give this a bit more time then normal, as they might choose to wait for the full album to be released.
Countdown to Air: 5-6 Weeks.

2. Natalia Kills - Mirrors
     - This is a short and sweet one. She embodies everything that is Top 40 right now. She’s got the looks, and a catchy hook. That’s all there is to it… oh and she is already doing massive tours with UK pop icon Robyn. This is an easy one.
Countdown to Air: 3-4 Weeks

1. Martin Solveig and Dragonette - Hello
     - This one is hard because it is a little too techno-esque to be traditionally played on a Top 40 station, however like I said in the audio I’m issuing a challenge to all radio stations. If you play this song, I will personally call you to tell you what a fantastic taste in music you have. That’s a great prize if I do say so myself. It’s almost to awesome…almost.
Countdown to Air: I would be surprised if it ends up on air so I’m going to say it will take 15-16 weeks, because by then we will all already have it on our iPods and be growing tired of it… Sorry Martin. 

YAY!

Remember to leave a comment with what songs you think are going to be a big hit, or just your favorite song on your iPod right now! Or send me other feedback about this post or others to feedback@theradioindustry.com

-Mitch

Sure Shots Round 4

Click play above to hear the Sure Shots in Countdown form. To hear the entire track click the title below.

4. Deadmau5 - Sofi Needs a Ladder

Countdown to Air: 2-3 Weeks.  This one is a little tricky. Yes it does have some catchy vocals and a really great beat, but is it to much techno? I think that the best outcome for this particular song will be used as transitions and fill-in for live on-air mixes. That way they can use just the hook without the 2 minute intro. 

3. Flo Rida ft. Akon - Who Dat Girl?

Countdown to Air: 2-3 Weeks. This song, although it sounds exactly the same as every other Flo Rida song out there, it will still get massive amounts of air play. It’s just a matter of when to bring it into rotation seeing as Flo Rida has the song “Club Can’t Handle Me” out right now and it is doing very well. 

2. Taio Cruz ft. Kylie Minogue - Higher

Countdown to Air: 4-5 Weeks. I would love to say that this track is going to be played right away but like I mentioned in the clip Taio is still near the top of the charts with his song “Dynamite”. Once that comes down, this one will be added for sure.

1. David Guetta ft. Rihanna - Who’s That Chick?

Countdown to Air: 3-4 Weeks. Of all the songs this round, I want this one to be played immediately the most. Although I would deem this a pretty “safe” song (meaning nothing unique about it), there will be some stations that will hold out, again, because Rihanna has “Only Girl in the World” out right now and it’s rare to have more then one single out at a time.

Make sure to leave me a comment in the section below about what you thought about the audio version of this round of Sure Shots and also what songs that you think are going to become number ones! 

-Mitch

Extra - Top 4 Songs of the Week (July 12 - 19 2010)

Alright… I realize that this post was published after midnight, but I’m blaming my wifi. Apparently, the interwebz decided to not work for the majority of the evening. However, its not going to stop me! I’m using my handy-dandy-trustworthy iPhone’s network to get the web on my computer… so let’s get this going.

This week my Top 4 songs that were on repeat all have a techno/dance undertone and all except one is a remix! Have a listen to the audio mash up and if you want more information keep reading and click on the titles to hear the whole song.

Number 4 - Black Eyed Peas - Boom Boom Pow (Dj Ammo Poet Named Life Remix)
       That is a very long song title, I’m just going to point that out! I found this song in the credits of “G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra” and although the movie was “meh” this remix of the B.E.P’s really surprised me. It took the otherwise, super-repetitive original version and spiced it up… me likey!

Number 3 - Fever Ray - Seven (Twelves Remix)
        I have had this song on my iPhone since I heard it for the first time when I was still at BCIT doing a morning show on Evolution 107.9. Then, through the magical shuffle button, I re-discovered it and I haven’t been able to stop listening since. I love the combo of Fever Ray’s soft, lyrical vocals and then the deep beat behind it, genius!

Number 2 - Hadouken! - Mic Check
        This one is the only non-remix this week, but it still has that fantastic dance beat. I’m not usually one for the distorted sound, but the vocals on this track, although distorted, aren’t overwhelming, the same goes for the semi-screaming. When this song comes on, I want to start a mosh pit for one (safer that way… and less stinky).

Number 1 - David Guetta & Chris Willis ft. Fergie and LMFAO - Gettin’ Over You
         Now you might not consider this to be a remix, but if you take a listen to David Guetta’s album “One Love” you’ll notice that originally this song just had Chris Willis. However, I guess to get any major airplay these days you have to add a more well known name then Chris Willis… hence the Fergilicious/LMFAO combo. Awesome none-the-less and I’m just as shocked as you are that Fergie is on this list twice in one week… who would’ve thought?

What are you listening to this week? What’s stuck on repeat? Let me know. Leave your fav songs in the comments below or @ reply me on twitter (@mitchhawes)

WOO DANCE PARTY!

-Mitch