work out songs 14-6

I love music! it keeps me going when i work out! below are songs that are great, but didn't make the top five! 

14. Lady Gaga-Edge of glory:  I like this song but I must admit I only like the first stanza of the first verse. It reminds me of Journey's song don't stop belivin' find her song here

13. Lil Wayne ft Nicki Minaj- What's wrong with them:  While I couldn't find an official video or sponsorship of this song, you can find it all over youtube.  I love beats like this and it just helps me when I'm in the Weight room.  I also listen to this song when I'm stretching. 

12 .Gyptian- Hold You: Whether or not you like the original version, the Selecta markes remix or the one with Nicki Minaj, this song is amazing! It makes me want to really push my stretches. when I'm doing crunches I  like listening to the original. The Selecta  Markes version makes me want awesome abs. The Nick Minaj version just inspires me to stay in the weight room a bit more!

11.Kings Leon- Sex on fire: This song makes me feel the burn! I usually use this song when I'm running. Usually with songs like these I can imagine myself in the music video!

10. Lady gaga-Bad Romance:  I like this song because of its quick pace. I usually listen to this song in the middle of my running.  Find the Music video here

9. MIA-Galang: This song makes me want to shake! I can feel myself wanting to just move when it comes on. To top of that off, she has great lyrics. The music video is very stylish!

8. Kanye West- Work out plan: 1&2&3&4! I love the lyrics are questionable but the music video is so funny!

7.Rihanna-Rude boy: As much as I think this song is an exact copy of M.IA (see here) I still  like the beat! great song just not so original music video!

6.Shakira- Bambo- This is a Fifa version of  'Hips Don't Lie' but I like this one better! Just for the Bambo part!  Here is a fan made video!

click here for the top five! 

five amazing artiest

I love music. it keeps my heart beating. so I have decided to have a list my dear readers of artiest that I am listing to extra hard this week. below are the top five. this does not mean, however, that it is a top five for best vocals or top five of all time, it's just top five of the week that I think you should know about and listen to as well. enjoy!

Obvious disclaimer that I do not own any of these songs :)

5. Madonna.

The idol. The Legend. The women. Madonna is amazing and is still going strong. This women deserves' to be on this list for reasons that I don't need to speak for. Her body of work speaks for herself. The Madonna that I like to listen to however is one of the past. Old songs such as "Like a prayer" or "Like a virgin" are the ones that got her to where she is today, and still ring a bell with those young and old. Below is a video to her song, "papa dont preach, and a rendition that Kelly Osbourne did.

2. Sweet honey in the rock.

An amazing women group. If you have never heard of them then I am truly sorry,but never fear, your life will get a little bit better after this article. African american group accepella group started in the 70's. One of my favorite songs by them below, makes me want to smile and cry at the same time. Listen and be amazed

4. Hope.

The one thing good about myspace, or the one thing good that i discovered through it were amazing artists. Some already well known, some not, and some on the way to it. This artist Hope, is one of them. She has done some gigs since my days at myspace, but the song that lead me to her was, "Rain don't last." listen below.:

3.Lady gaga.

I know may of you were thinking that she would be my number one! but, as good as she might be, no one can beat the vocals of x tina and Adele. However, gaga has fought her way rightfully in this spot. For those who know me, they know that I am an eclectic person; and I can remember the first day i heard gaga: it was during a miss world pageant and I was texting one of my friends, " I like the singer, she's cool" and she (my friend) was responded, " lol she's weird." The rest is history. I like gaga because she is eclectic like me but has the courage to do what she what she wants and has a passion for, and better yet, do it full time. Rather than show a music video, I will show one of my favorite interviews of her. Below is part one of 5. Eight minutes into the interview she says, I wasn't famous when i wrote this record, I was eating shit in the industry."

2. Christina Aguilera

Christina Aguilera, x tina, or what you will will be a legend. I knew that once I heard her voice the very fist time. In those days new artists were type casted by their producers, and Christina did not want to put out genie in a bottle first, but something more soulful. But those faithful fans like me, could tell that from the beginning, even through this "pop song," she had amazing soul. I could write a blog about just her, or her music, style, how, and how she, has way for new comers including my fav, lady gaga, look at her out their styles, her whole album stripped, her song dirty, her campaigns, etc. but I'll let her music speak for itself. listen to her acoustic version of come on over. Amazing!

1. Adell

This amazing Britt has a voice of an angel and a fiery personality. Her first album 19 was pure gold, and moved my soul. one of my favorite songs by her is home town glory. Even though she is talking about her home town, it makes me proud of everyplace I am from, and think about those memories and the events that shaped me!

This is not an exhaustive list my dear readers. I Just wanted you to know a little bit more about some amazing artiest and songs that i personally love from them. Hope you enjoy!

Spotlight: The Loony Goons, Future Super Stars

below: Terron (right) and Mark (left) the duo that make up the Loony Goons

When going to MSU, I was surprised to find a growing local hip hop artist around. This was something that I was exposed to a bit in high school, but not at this level or vigor. The first people of the Hip hop seen that I ever meet were the Loony Goones, a group comprising of two rappers, Terron and Mark. These guys were down to earth, real personable, and wrote about things they knew. Their name is catchy, and it makes you want to know a little bit more.

The Loony Goons are hard working individuals. As any local band or artist knows, it takes a while to know how to do the things that famous people pay others to do. The mark of an artist, or any famous person is the drive and determination of getting noticed. For example, they have had concerts on campus in the CSU ballroom several times, and have performed with Mike Jones. In fact, this Friday, they will be in Kosota performing again. They manage to do this and go to school and make money with jobs that support their craft.

There is so much I could say about them, but I think that the music should speak for themselves. Here is their latest song called Ima Beast. Listen carefully to the tunes and the music transitions, as well as the main beat.

Think about this: if this is the qualitly music that college students are making now, imigine when they hit the big scene. This is just a sample of their work. The Loony Goons are true artist in the since that they are able to free style on a minutes notice. I have sat with them several times just hanging out, and seen the guys begin to rap about any and everything around them. This is not a fabricated music band, or just for show, but something that comes from both of them. This rap duo didn't just want to be rappers to be cool, but they realized that this was a great way to compose their craft, and share with others their thoughts, feelings, and just have fun.

Above. Mark (left) and Terron (right) up stage for the Mike Jones concert. This pic was taken in the moment. Notice their Dedication.

This group also knows how to network. In a place such as Mankato, one would think it would be hard for those to have a chance to show off their artistic works to those of the outside. But these two have made it seem effort less with tall the gigs they have. The fact that they have performed in the cities as well as other areas around Mankato, shows their dedication. Many college students cannot say that they have been able to release an album mixtape.

They realize their fan base, and stay true to their roots.

If you like thier music, or want to know more information, long on and check out their facebook page
here