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What were they thinking. Nicole Scherzinger in an Indian costume while the rest of her dollmates dancing to a sexier and more Western music remake from the “Jai Ho” soundtrack of the Academy award winning “Slumdog Millionaire”. Originally a Hindi song by A. R. Rahman, this remix, I believe, is a resurfacing. Just a minor lift to appeal to what else, sexy pop music. Nicole wants to call it an interpretation. Or maybe a translation Nikky. Artistically, they’ve created a global dimension to this quite cultural song.

After the “LOW” phenomenon, Flo-rida isn’t getting lower either when he soared to the charts via “Ayer” and now he’s doing well with “Right Round” in a predictable collaboration with Keyshia Cole.

Though I won’t recommend Flo-rida’s rap here, seems like he’s eating the words and only Keyshia’s voice I can comprehend. Nice beat far away from the other two first tracks which made him famous. Most artists actually has this disease where the first and second single almost have the same tune to it. Not a boring flow here. But it’s not the hottest track from Flo-rida, it’s too POP for me. Preferred the loud kick-ass bass beats.

From his album “Rebirth” out on May 19 but here’s the freshest video from the newest single Prom Queen. Not the most interesting track to blow yer speakers but cool vid, though. Rock crossovers aren’t new but Lil Wayne pulled it off. Just a bit.

The latest single from his album “Greatest Hits”. Great song just the right vibe with an upbeat tempo. Video and lyrics after the flip. Continue reading »