12.30.2011

The Freshest Sounds of 2011

Nothing impacts our lives quite like music does. Whether it brightens or sobers our mood, makes our heart race, fuels the fires of love and rage or simply makes us laugh or cry, music is powerful in connecting memories, experiences and emotions.

That being said, here are some of my absolute favorite songs, mixes & memories from 2011. My ears remind me that I had a great year :)

I almost cried a bit when I went looking for this video for this post. This song makes me so happy and reminds me of all of my happiest memories in 2011. This year was a big one for Ms. Nicki Minaj too - this song has been on the Billboard top pop singles chart all year. She's come a long way from when I wrote about her two years ago. I'm so proud to be a fan!


This is my favorite mix track of the year. It reminds me of all the girls' nights out this year getting sweaty & workin it out on the dance floor :)

Beyonce: Countdown (JACK BEATS REMIX) by Jack Beats

Frank Ocean burst on the scene this year, stole my heart & dominated my eardrums for most of the year!


Probably my most anticipated album of the year!

Who Gon' Stop Me - Jay-Z & Kanye West, Watch the Throne

There's nothing I love more than supporting hometown talent. These are my three favorite Seattle DJs (Scene's in Vegas now but still reps the 206!) and the mixes that stayed with me at the gym, at work, in the car, walking around downtown and everywhere in between.


The Suicide Squeeze by tigerbeat206


Heat Stroke by tigerbeat206

 (One of MTV Hive's Best Mixes of 2011 & recorded live at Seattle's Baltic Room!)

The-Dream 30 Mins Live (4.29.11) by fourcolorzack


Weekday Warrior Pt. 3 (for Kicks Hawaii) by fourcolorzack

The Mint ruled my summer for real.

The Mint (full mix) by DJ Scene


Rihanna was everywhere this year. This is a dancehall take on my favorite track from "Loud."

Rihanna-Whats My Name Federation Remix Feat: Vybz Kartel


Coachella and all of my time spent in L.A. this year were definitely 2011 highlights. I had the pleasure of seeing Ellie Goulding for the first time.


I went to Vegas with some of my favorite girls in May and we had a blast, even during the rapture :) This was an appropriate theme song for the weekend:





Other bangers on heavy rotation:
Emo-hop

The Weeknd - The Birds (Part 1) by The_Weeknd

I make a lot of fun of Drizzy Drake but in all honesty, his Take Care album has been on repeat for the last few weeks!


The S.O.U.L. Tapes - Fabolous

Leaving You - Fabolous

Indy!

Action Jackson - Body Work Mix (November 2010) by DJActionJackson

What were some of your favorite songs this year? Let me know!


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