This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Duke chapter.
It’s that time of the year. Radio stations have been playing the year’s hits on constant repeat, over-doing just about every song you liked the first ten times you heard it. Over the break, I came up with a list of a few undiscovered and/or forgotten songs that will get you in the mood to celebrate the start of the New Year. These five songs are carefree, upbeat hip-hop jams to get you in the mood for a fresh start and pumped up for a happy 2012.
- When I came across this song, I couldn’t stop playing it on repeat. Karmin dominates in “Crash Your Party” with energy and purpose. The song is really a verbal chick-flick, as Karmin belts out her revengeful song, like any girl upset at a past ex-boyfriend.
- Cee-Lo Green, a recent acclaimed star for his world-renowned “Forget You” song, has a distinct voice that draws you in. After seeing him live in concert over the break, I was drawn to one of his less well-known songs, “Bright Lights, Bigger City.” The song is very catchy, so check it out!
- Keri Hilson’s “Pretty Girl Rock” gets any girl feeling good and ready to take on the day. The song instills a sense of confidence through its upbeat attitude. The positive vibes from this song are great to combat the post-holiday blues.
- David Guetta’s “I’m a Machine,” featuring Crystal Nicole, in my opinion is a very underrated masterpiece from Guetta’s hit album Nothing but the Beat.
- Another one of David Guetta’s bests is his song “Who’s that Chick” featuring none other than Rihanna. The collaboration of the two results in nothing less than expected: greatness.
That’s all for now. Check out these songs for a start and be on your way to a rockin’ 2012.
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