June New Music

With all the driving I have been doing lately, I have listened to a lot of music. Dancing in my seat is one of the things I miss most about driving. I am enjoying an eclectic mix of artists, all of whom make me dance in a way that is guaranteed to make my neighbors giggle. Here are a few of my current favorite songs.

Last Friday Night-Katy Perry: While this song is quickly on its way to becoming totally overplayed like so many other Katy Perry songs, I am still loving it. It makes me feel like I am having a party when it comes on. The video is like a great 80s makeover movie in 6 minutes, with appearances by Rebecca Black, Kenny G (loving all the new image for him), Debbie Gibson, Corey Feldman, Hanson and Kevin McHale from Glee.

Nasty-Nas: This song reminds of the rap I loved in the late 90s, when I first discovered Funkmaster Flex and the Wu Tang Clan. The beat will make your head nod and the lyrics actually make some sense, unlike a lot of the current rap you hear. Nasty is the first single off an album that will be out later this year.

Quero Ver Quarta-feira-Emicida: Emicida is a Brazilian rapper speaking about how Carnaval and how it affects Brazilians, often in a negative way. The song’s fun rhythm makes you want to party, not think about the issues of Brazilian society.

Edge of Glory-Lady Gaga: When I first heard this song on a Google Chrome commercial, I wanted to hop out of my seat and run through the streets of Oakland. It reminds me of a Journey song that everyone knows the words to and even those that don’t want to dance find themselves rocking out to. Also, I am loving how the sax is a super sexy instrument again.

Leozinho-Beirut: This song is a cover of a famous Caetano Veloso song that is part of the Red Hot Rio 2 album, a benefit for AIDS. It makes your hips shake and you want to buy the first ticket to Brazil (not that I don’t feel that every day). This song manages to sound happy and melancholy at the same time. It feels like the perfect end to any day.

I’m dancing in my kitchen chair just thinking about all these fun songs!