Top 10 Songs Of 2009
Top 10 Songs of 2009
Whether you were all about swag or on top of your hustle, the soundtrack for 2009 was a chock-full of songs about being confident about who and what you were, and where you were from. Lady Gaga literally turned the world out and Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj and Drake made a great case for Young Money to have the ‘best’ year they ever had. Whether you were listening from the club or the car, here’s my short playlist for ten songs that couldn’t be escaped in 2009.
Turn My Swag On
Many thought Soulja Boy would never be able to top his dance-themed hit “Crank Dat,” but his swagtastic ode to self-confidence – “Turn My Swag On” was one of the most sung along anthems of 2009.
Diva
Producer extraordinaire, Bangladesh set out to do for Beyonce what he accomplished for Lil Wayne last year and created another smash hit. While Bey’s tribute to the “female version of a hustler” didn’t inspire quite as many freestyles as its predecessor, “Diva” was one of the unshakable singles of the year.
Best I Ever Had
The lead single off Drake’s So Far Gone mixtape went a long way in putting the Toronto rapper/singer in the middle of a label bidding war. “Best I Ever Had” was a big hit on radio and inspired hundreds of thousands to BUY an EP that many of them had already downloaded for free online.
Wasted
Gucci Mane was free long enough this year to experience new heights in his career – both figurative and, as his party friendly lyrics exhibited, chemical as well. Never one to shun an opportunity, Plies added his Florida drawl to the mix and a hit was born.
Every Girl
Male promiscuity got an anthem of its own as Lil Wayne’s band of brothers expressed a desire to bed every girl in the world. Meanwhile Young Money’s leader showcased his fearless attempt to actually do so, impregnating three different women (Lauren London, Nivea & Ohio nail tech Sarah J) in less than a year.
Empire State of Mind
Start spreading the news, Frank Sinatra’s rendition to the Big Apple might just be passé. Jay-Z and Alicia Keys showed their city love by giving it an updated theme – one so big it inspired a Lil Mama stage crashing.
Breakup
Sean Garrett lived up to his “The Pen” nickname, landing a hot single for oft overshadowed R&B singer Mario, but Gucci Mane almost stole the show with his confident claim, “girls like buses, miss one, next fifteen one coming.”
Pokerface
Lady Gaga would not be ignored in 2009, setting tongues wagging with her outrageous outfits and even crazier quotes. Probably her most popular song of the year, “Pokerface” was given new life by Kid Cudi’s “Make Her Say” with help from Common and Kanye, but Gaga will always be the originator.
Birthday Sex
Virtually unknown before 2009, Def Jam singer/songwriter Jeremih and his sexy serenade to his birthday girl could not be escaped this year. Jeremih tried to move on with follow up singles “Imma Star” and “Breakup To Makeup,” but neither could outmatch the birthday ballad.
Stanky Leg
Every year has it’s dance hit, and Stanky Leg was it for 2009. I’m still not sure what a “Stanky Leg” is, but thanks to all the YouTube dancers out there, I definitely know how to do it.
wack list………..one because it lacks j.cole grown simba!! roc nation!!
I hate gucci man. But Bey Bey’s Diva is the ish!
pokerface! lady g knows how to bounce a club but keeps it legit with gay rights too