Song of the Day

**10/15/09

Christina Aguilera - So Emotional

------------------After channel surfing through three rotations of cable TV, I finally rested on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of the 90's. Most of the songs were a lollipop sweet return to the past, and I decided to take one of my own favorites from this decade (though I don't think I know enough 90's songs to pick a top 100). Nostalgia rang true and clear in one of my favorite pop bells, Christina Aguilera. I'll never remember how to spell her last name, but everyone should remember her name in pop music.

When Christina's self-titled debut was released, I'm pretty sure I was still shopping in Limited Too and getting rides to basketball practice in my mom's Chrystler minivan. But hey now - that didn't mean I wasn't crushing on the superstar stud of my fifth grade class and didn't get all torn up inside - Christina spoke to me!

"So Emotional" offers no solution to the troubled mind of a preteen exactly, but the tug-of-war motif of the song against Aguilera's angelic voice makes any dilemma seem alright. Get "So Emotional" from Christina Aguilera's 1999 chart-topping debut album.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCwPYZFY7yU

Song of the Day

**10/14/09

Eminem - Beautiful

---------------It's always interesting to hear an artist say what his favorite song is, especially the favorite among his own work. But Eminem openly admits that "Beautiful" is the song that humbles him from his album Relapse, which he penned during a stint in rehab. Marshall gets a lot of flack for simply being, but with lyrics like those of "Beautiful," respect has to be paid. I've posted a link to them for contemplation, comisseration, and to put perspective to the song. Christina Augliera may have sung her own "Beautiful" against piano and songstress soul, but Eminem has his own, somewhat similar way of saying the same things. It's like divas and Detriot flavor in perfect, paradoxical harmony. Get Marshall Mather's "Beautiful" from Relapse.

**And also, welcome, new followers! Hope you enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfnmCOUieLw

Lyrics: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/e/eminem/beautiful.html

Song of the Day

**9/23/09

Leona Lewis - Happy

-----------------Real divas don't have any regrets, and live their lives to the highest potential with courage, dignity, and of course, a bring-the-masses-to-their-knees set of pipes. Leona Lewis seems to fill these criterion, charming and warming the cold world while she belts her impassioned pop songs. "Happy" is the anthemic yet cuddly power ballad that pours over lyrics of no regrets, taking chances, and being content with every aspect of life, especially in the feild of love. Get "Happy" from Leona Lewis sophomore album, Echo.

http://www.last.fm/music/Leona+Lewis/_/Happy

Song of the Day

**1/12/09

Beyonce - Diva

----------------If there was ever any question as to why Beyonce Knowles took on her fly alter-ego, Sasha Fierce, "Diva" delivers the answer. Webster's definition for "diva" can be seen at the beginning of her music video, but Ms. Fierce has her own definition. "Diva"is defined as "a female version of a hustler," and there's no doubt: the bass heavy, incredibly intimidating beat behind her ryhmes about the benjamins, the boys, and the bitches. With a true swagger like a champion, Beyonce's "Diva" reminds the newer faces of R&B pop who's been in the game so long, she's reffing it. Get "Diva" from her 2008 album, I Am... Sasha Fierce.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuDE9vRZvg0