Hello, hi and welcome! Been a while hasn't it?! Sorry about that, I'm just very busy at the minute with life and existing etc so I haven't had much time for this, but I have had time to listen to music!
Seeing as it's a new year I thought instead of listing my top 10, 15 or 20 songs to just list my top however many songs of the month. See how that goes :-)
So let's get started shall we..?
Kahlani ft Coucheron- Alive
First of all, to know that Zayn Malik loves her and has done a collaboration with her for his upcoming debut album has made my life completely.
She's a new one to watch and I have a feeling she's going to be huge(I hope, she deserves it).
This song is so chill, I love it. She showcases how talented she really is, a good tune for the beach.
Favourite Lyrics: "..It's like something has to die, to help you realise - and damn I feel alive."
Alessia Cara - Scars To Your Beautiful.
You all know Alessia Cara is my favourite female artist at the minute. Everyone should listen to this song. That's all I can really say about this. It's helped me through this month actually, it makes you think about yourself - which you should do more often.
Favourite Lyrics: "..'Cause covergirls don't cry, after their face is made. But there's a hope that's waiting for you in the dark. You should know you're beautiful just the way you are. And you don't have to change a thing, the world could change it's heart.No scars to your beautiful, we're stars and we're beautiful."
Chris Brown - Wrist.
I accidentally clicked on this and although I had said previously I wasn't a fan of it I changed my mind after listening a few times and it quickly became a favourite this month especially whilst getting ready.
(All lyrics include strong language so won't include them..)
Kid Ink - Summer In The Winter.
Of course I have to be a bit of a hoodrat sometimes, I can't help it - soz! This song just makes you want to get down. I'm not really into rap but Kid Ink is the only rapper I don't mind listening to(and you Drake obvs). Plus, there's not many songs that mention wifi - obviously I'm going to like it.
Favourite Lyrics: "..I knew she was from the dark side, 'Cause soon as she walked in the door she wanted wi-fi."
Kiiara - Gold.
Marcus Butler actually suggested this song in a video and I knew I'd like it just from the demo he played so I found it on Spotify and couldn't stop listening to it. It's so chill and something you can just vibe to with friends on a Friday night with a few cheeky glasses of wine.
Favourite Lyrics: "..Say you’re sorry honey, but you never really show."
Justin Bieber - Love Yourself.
Of course this is still in my top most listened to playlist, how couldn't it be? It's one of those songs you love the more you hear it. I actually listened to it for most of my plane journey home back to Berlin.
Favourite Lyrics: "..You think I'm crying on my own well I ain't."
Major Lazer ft Nyla and Fuse ODG - Light It Up.
This song man. It just makes you move doesn't it? Major Lazer is one of my favourite artists, Lean On(and Here by Alessia Cara) were my top two songs of 2015. I could see this being a potential favourite of 2016.
99 Souls ft Destiny's Child and Brandy - The Girl Is Mine.
I got so excited by just the title without listening, I knew I was going to love it. I mean, Destiny's Child - Girl and Brandy & Monica - The Boy Is Mine were the epitome of 00's RnB, they were the last generation to really do good RnB music. The beat that 99 Souls has added is just genius. Even though both original songs have that old RnB vibe to them I like that the spin on them has made them kind of relevant again.
David Guetta ft Sia and Fetty Wap - Bang My Head.
When I saw Fetty Wap was on the song I thought 'oh no, I probably won't like this' but because I like Sia's music I gave it a chance and I was pleasantly surprised by him. I can't wait to listen to this song in the summer, it's definitely a summer tune.
Favourite Lyrics: "..Found what I was searching for, though I feel light headed
I should have failed, and nailed the floor, instead I rose above it all."
Professor Green ft Tori Kelly - Lullaby.
I've kind of become a little obsessed with Professor Green lately as I've been reading his autobiography that I got for Christmas - I highly recommend it by the way.
I went through his Spotify one night and listened to all of his albums, I listened to them differently after reading some of his story too. Lullaby is a bitter sweet song, and he chose my queen Tori Kelly to feature on it.
Favourite Lyrics: "..All the times I was sure you were mine, and before time demands our goodbye - can you sing me a last lullaby?"
Chris Brown - Little More(Royalty)
I wasn't that much of a fan of this song either to begin with but when LucyAndLydia had it on in their snapchat I wanted to listen to it again, then when I did I weirdly became obsessed with it and that's it, love it. Plus, it's about his daughter Royalty.
Favourite Lyrics: "..My baby, my royalty, girl you're the lyrics to my song."
Sia - Reaper.
I love Sia, and I love this song. It's one of those songs that's not her style but at the same time you'd expect this type of song from her. It's a breath of fresh air to listen to.
I think the song is all about living in the moment, death isn't always too far away and she reminds us of that.
Favourite Lyrics: "..So come back when I'm good to go, I got drinks to drink, and men to hold - I got good things to do with my life."
Kehlani ft Lexii Alijai - Jealous.
I think this could be about a relationship or friendship really. Gives me mid 90's vibes, Aaliyah sort of style and I luurve it. And Kehlani. I've been loving her whole album.
Favourite Lyrics: "..I just can't invest in s%#t just to end up broken-hearted."
Professor Green - I Need Church.
Professor Green again but this is mainly because I have listened to this song so many times in January it's crazy. It's such a funny and cheeky song you can't help but laugh and love him. I also love his answer machine at the end and when Robbie Williams calls him. Classic.
Favourite Lyrics: "..But what I should do is not always what I want to."
Adele - All I Ask.
One of my favourite songs by her, ever(along with Hiding My Heart, Turning Tables and I Found A Boy). I was worried about Adele's album because I thought that maybe because she was writing from a different place maybe the songs were different but no, absolutely love it.
Favourite Lyrics: "..If this is my last night with you, hold me like I'm more than just a friend - we do what lovers do, it matters how this ends, 'cause what if I never love again?"
Bryson Tiller - Been That Way
Another person I've discovered this past month. I first heard his song 'Sorry Not Sorry' on Kylie Jenner's snapchat story and actually googled it to find out who it was - then I kind of forgot about it for a little while until Spotify suggested his album to me(thanks).
Love this song, I feel like this song is so relatable on so many levels. Job well done.
Favourite Lyrics: "..How did we become so distant like I'm the one to blame and you're innocent."
Jhenè Aiko - Brave.
It's been a while since she was on my monthly playlist post! I kind of forgot about her music as I've changed my Spotify and lost my playlist with her on it but when I listened to her album again I kind of obsessed over this song.
I don't think it's a song for everyone, I think you have to let it grow on you but I absolutely love it. It sounds like it should be a bond theme song.
Favourite Lyrics: "If you decide to stay, know there is no escape - there's no one here to save you. But you're so brave, so don't go crazy for loving me."
Bryson Tiller - Let Em' Know
Yes, Bryson again because his album is fire. I suggest if you want a mixture between Drake and Frank Ocean he is the perfect guy for you.
Dappy - Guilty Conscience.
This might surprise you but I actually like some of Dappy's music, much more than his stuff in NDUBZ. I prefer him as a solo artist. I guess it stems from when he was on Big Brother and I formed a little soft spot for him, but I genuinely like this song I think it could do well in the US too it's grown up and not the stupid grime he used to do.
Favourite Lyrics: "...See my mama never raised me like that, and I bet my kids must miss me like mad."
So there you have it! My favourite January songs! Thanks for reading,
Until next time..
Natalie xx
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