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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
