year: 2017 tones of: michael jackson, prince, bruno mars (but better) genre samples: alternative r&b, soul, funk, pop, rock n roll music: groovy, energetic, attitude, bold, sincere, sexy,funky, grown, beautiful, head rocking, swaggerific, futuristic, smooth, confident favs: pineapple skies, city of angels, now, sky walker, told you so, caramelo duro note: not sure how i missed this in Dec. (unacceptable really), but i sure am glad i circled back around to check in on miguel for no reason. #latebutgreat score: 8.5/10
1. Tame Impala: Lonerism
2. Killer Mike: R.A.P. Music
3. Kendrick Lamar: good kid, M.A.A.D. City
4. Miguel: Kaleidoscope Dream
5. Frank Ocean: Channel ORANGE
6. Andy Stott: Luxury Problems
7. Passion Pit: Gossamer
8. Grizzly Bear: Shields
9. Japandroids: Celebration Rock
10. Beach House: Bloom
HM. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis: The Heist
T R A C K S**
1. Frank Ocean: "Pyramids"
2. Grizzly Bear: "Sleeping Ute"
3. Tame Impala: "Feels Like We Only Go Backwards"
4. Miguel: "Adorn"
5. Passion Pit: "Take A Walk"
6. Kendrick Lamar: "Sing About Me, I'm Dying Of Thirst"
7. Usher: "Climax"
8. Grimes: "Oblivion"
9. Andy Stott: "Sleepless"
10. Crystal Castles: "Affection"
C O L L A B O R A T I O N S***
1. A$AP Rocky, Kendrick Lamar, Drake: "F*cking Problem"
2. Kanye West, Big Sean, Pusha T, 2 Chainz: "Mercy"
3. Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock: "Money Trees"
4. Frank Ocean, Ryan Hemsworth: "Thinkin Bout You" (Remix)
5. Burial, Four Tet: "Nova"
6. Schoolboy Q, A$AP Rocky: "Hands On The Wheel"
7. Jessie Ware, Disclosure: "Running" (Remix)
8. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis: "Same Love"
9. Killer Mike, Bun B, T.I., Trouble, El-P: "Big Beast"
10. The xx, Four Tet: "Angels" (Remix)
* HM = Honorable Mention and does not necessarily rank at #11
** Excludes repeated artists (#s 1-4, 6) and collaborations for breadth
*** Remixes included, also prioritizes breadth over repeats (#s 2, 8)
NB: It's unfortunate that "rock bands" don't collaborate as often
or attract more remixes like rap, r&b and electronica
year: 2012 tones of: r kelly, prince, cody chesnutt, marvin gaye, the weeknd (opposite twins), the isley brothers genre samples: r&b, soul, house, quiet storm, the zombies (the end of: don't look back), labi siffre/eminem (parts of: kaleidoscope dreams), funk music: futuristic, smooth, uptempo, danceable, pulsating, playful, silky, enveloping, head rocking singing: soulful, pining, versatile, commanding, intense, high range, confident, crooning, independent lyrics: sexy, intimate, raw, simple, r-rated, straight forward, blunt, amateurish favs: adorn, don't look back, do you..., kaleidoscope dream, the thrill, where's the fun in forever, p***y is mine, candles in the sun score:8.5/10 (pushes and bends r&b. miguel is future and past.)
