Hey Guys, LokoReviews here and welcome my top 10 review. Usually I do a top 20 review, but since I'm busy doing other important things in my life, I decided to just do a top 10 review to make it short and easy. But the same rules from my top 20 reviews apply here: I give my full thought on the songs I haven't talked about yet and just skip the songs I already talked about before in previous top 20 reviews or personal reviews. But don't worry, I'll rate each song by using the A-F rating. So without wasting time, here's my top 10 review!
10. Andy Grammer's "Honey, I'm Good"
I got to be honest here, I wasn't expecting this song or any Andy Grammer song to be in the top 10. The last time I saw an Andy Grammer track on the charts was all the way back in 2011 with "Keep Your Head Up" (which by the way, I like that song) and that song didn't even touch the top 40 or 50. But now in 2015, Andy Grammer managed to have a top 10 hit, funny how time changes. But enough of that, what do I think of this song? Well, I don't really have that much to say about this song because it didn't really leave an impression on me other than being catchy. Andy's performance in this track is alright, but nothing really special. That country ho-down inspired production was a nice idea, but it felt a little bit weak for me and it's pretty forgettable. As for the lyrics.................. Well, I will say this, at least Andy Grammer is staying faithful with his wife and not hooking up with other women. But I got to ask, why is Andy Grammer even paying attention to those other women that he doesn't even know? I understand that in the song he describes the women to be highly attractive, but just don't look at them and focus on what you're trying to accomplish. Overall, I'm not feeling this track. I understand what Andy Grammer was trying to go for, but it didn't really interest me. Not a bad song, but nothing I would go back and listen to. This song gets a C.
9. David Guetta's "Hey Mama" ft. Nicki Minaj, Bebe Rexha, & Afrojack
You know, David Guetta haven't really interested me as an EDM producer. I mean, he's not a bad EDM producer but a lot of his songs haven't really caught my interest. Heck, the only song from him that I actually like is "Titanium" (which by the way is an awesome song). Other than that, most of his songs are either okay, bland, or just down right insufferable. But I think David Guetta improved a lot with his new single "Hey Mama". Now I don't know which EDM Producer; David Guetta & Afrojack worked on what in this song, but the production is definitely the best part of this entire track. I really love the build up on the chorus and how there's so much crescendo during Bebe Rexha's part and the sample that they used. Even though there's no actual beat drop during the chorus, the beat that Nicki rapped over really goes hard and the energy keeps on going throughout the whole track. The lyrics in this track is basically like Meghan Trainor's "Dear Future Husband", but the only difference between the two is that the former is less bratty, demanding and it's 10 times better than the latter (No seriously, screw "Dear Future Husband"). Overall, I'm digging this track. It's not as great as "Titanium", but it's definitely an improvement from his other tracks. I give this track a B.
8. The Weeknd's "Earned It": B
7. OMI's "Cheerleader (Felix Jaehn Remix)"
I already made a full review on this track, if you want to check it out then watch it here: https://youtube.com/watch?v=YQ_MUbbAtW0 Also this song gets an A.
6. Mark Ronson's "Uptown Funk" ft. Bruno Mars: A+
5. Jason Derulo's "Want To Want Me"
Just like with "Honey, I'm Good", this is another song that I don't have too much to say about it. I find that weird coming from a Jason Derulo song because usually when I listen to music, I always get some type of reaction or emotion to it. But with this track, I literally got nothing from it other than Jason making me feel but bored and annoyed by his performance. The music is average and the lyrics are generic. The song basically about sex and how Jason can't stop thinking about this girl, like we haven't had so many songs about that topic. Overall, this song is just uninteresting from beginning to end. It's just a standard pop song that will get successful for like a month or two and then it will be forgotten by the masses. I give this song a D.
4. WALK THE MOON's "Shut Up And Dance"
Another song on the top 10 that I already made an review on, check it out: https://youtube.com/watch?v=wv--nDe91_U This song gets an A.
3. Fetty Wap's "Trap Queen"
When I first saw this track debut on the hot 100, I never in my right mind thought that this song would become successful at all. But a few months later, it already became the 2nd biggest rap song of this year so far peaking at #2 on the freaking charts. I'm just mind-boggled on how huge this song got because this track right here in my opinion is just straight up bad. Fetty Wap's performance on this track is really awkward and annoying as hell. He tries his best to imatite both Future & Migos style, but when he does, it sounds like he's almost dying. The lyrics are about Fetty Wap making & selling drugs with his girlfriend and I give him some credit for being unique with that concept. But when I hear this song, all I hear is just Fetty Wap bragging about his success when this is just his song he released. Usually I don't mind brag raps if done right, but hearing Fetty Wap bragging is just uninteresting and insufferable. Also was it necessary to add that random guy at the end of the track? He sounded like he smoked too much special grass (if you know what I mean). The only alright thing about this track is the production, but hearing Fetty Wap rap & sing over with just kills it for me. I give this track a D-
2. Taylor Swift & Kendrick Lamar's "Bad Blood"
After hearing the amazing track "Style", I had high hopes that this track would be just as great. Like come on, it have freaking Kendrick Lamar in it. You can't tell me that this track would be a total let down. Well.............. At first listen, I actually thought that this song was really good. But after listened to it again, the song kind of worn off of me a little and I just thought it was okay. But the 3rd or 4th time I listened to it, I lost total interest in this track. Kendrick's performance in this track isn't all that bad because he does sound like he's enjoying himself, but his verses were pretty forgettable. Taylor's performance ain't that bad either, but the hook that she's provide is pretty standard. I don't really care too much about the production because mostly bass and a uninteresting melody. Now the lyrics were suppose to be a diss about Katy Perry for some reason that I don't really care for. But you won't know it was a diss to Katy or anyone else, because it sounds more like Taylor dealing with a bad breakup and I wouldn't be surprised if the song was actually about that. I don't really have that much to say for this track because it's just an average pop song. But I will say that I prefer the original version of "Bad Blood" than this, because at least the production flows better and that guitar riff really brings something special to the track. As for the Bad Blood remix, it gets a C.
1. Wiz Khalifa's "See You Again" ft. Charlie Puth
Before I start talking about this song, let me just say that Furious 7 was an awesome movie and it's definitely one of the best from the Fast & Furious series. After watching that movie, I remembered the part where the late Paul Walker and Vin Diesel were in their own car looking at each other for the very last time and after that they drove off into different roads. That part was one of the most emotional scene from the whole movie because not only that Paul Walker left his best friend, but he actually left this world by a tragic event he was in. Also putting this song during that special scene really helped make things perfect, because the track itself is really good. The song is basically a tribute for Paul Walker and his tragic death. But seeing how the lyrics doesn't specifically mention Paul Walker, the song can easily be related to anyone who lost that special someone in their life. Not only that the song is relatable, but both Wiz & Charlie give an excellent performance. Even though that Wiz Khalifa barely even tries to rhyme words with each other, he still provide a lot of energy and emotion to this track. Charlie Puth does his thing to by singing wonderfully in this track and his soft voice definitely match with the sad production. Speaking of the production, I absolutely love it. The each notes played on that piano really gives out a lot of emotion and when that beat drops, it really hits you hard with that great bass. Now even though I said a lot of positive things about this track, it's not the best song I heard so far this year. But it's definitely one of the many great tracks that charted this year. This song definitely gets an A
Here's my ranking of the top 10:
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