MetroLyrics Blog http://metrolyricsblog.com Lyrics, Music, News Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:31:55 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 The MetroLyrics Blog Has A New Home! http://metrolyricsblog.com/2011/10/18/the-metrolyrics-blog-has-a-new-home/ http://metrolyricsblog.com/2011/10/18/the-metrolyrics-blog-has-a-new-home/#comments Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:29:39 +0000 Owen http://metrolyricsblog.com/?p=2736

I have good news! The MetroLyrics Blog has moved to a fancy new home.

This is a good thing for a number of reasons. First off, our new home just looks better. In fact, all of MetroLyrics has gone through a massive redesign, not just our blog, so you’ll defs be missing out if you don’t check it out. Second, we’re now putting a lot more effort into our blog, giving you guys more original content on music and lyrics on a daily basis. We’ll also be running cool contests where we give away free stuff, and nobody dislikes free stuff. Nobody.

So with all that in mind, come on over and see what’s going down at the new MetroLyrics Blog. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.

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It’s a fact over at MetroLyrics: we heart our moms. And what better to give your ever-lovin’ mother than the gift of song on her special day? Here’s a collection of our fave Mama-themed songs, and remember, Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 8th – have your CD burned before then!

Spice Girls – Mama

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The classic Mama’s Day track. Brings a tear to the eye, doesn’t it? :’)

2Pac – Dear Mama

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Every rapper has to dedicate a song to his mama, but 2Pac did it before it was a cliche. Big ups!

OutKast – Ms. Jackson

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“This one right here goes out to all the baby’s mama’s mama’s, mama’s mama’s, llama’s mama’s, pajama’s mama’s, bananas mama’s….”

LL Cool J – Mama Said Knock You Out

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Don’t call it a comeback! Mama’s always gonna have your back when you’ve got beef. Even muscle-man, LL Cool J needs a lil back up sometimes.

Fountains of Wayne – Stacy’s Mom

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Okay..so this song is a lil weird. It had all kids creeped out and all moms secretly stoked. Seriously though, Mother’s Day is the only day we’ll play this all the way through.

Did we your special mom song? Tell us in the comments.

]]> http://metrolyricsblog.com/2011/05/06/word-to-your-momma-our-mother%e2%80%99s-day-playlist-2011/feed/ 28 Katy Perry Gets Geeky For the Last Friday Night (TGIF) Remix Single http://metrolyricsblog.com/2011/05/03/katy-perry-gets-geeky-for-the-last-friday-night-tgif-remix-single/ http://metrolyricsblog.com/2011/05/03/katy-perry-gets-geeky-for-the-last-friday-night-tgif-remix-single/#comments Tue, 03 May 2011 17:32:30 +0000 Stefanie http://metrolyricsblog.com/?p=2719

BREAKING NEWS: Katy Perry just got braces AND headgear! Kidding guys, it’s just a costume for the cover of her new remix single Last Friday Night (TGIF). Showing that she can be both beautiful AND goofy, it’s a fitting vibe for the fun party song. In it she sings about finding a stranger in her bed, lawn flamingos in the pool and Barbies on the barbecue. Somehow Barbies don’t sound as appetizing as a burger…

Listen to the fun song below; we can’t wait to see what the video will look like!

Katy Perry – Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)

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Who do you think she should recruit for this song remix? Tell us in the comments.

]]> http://metrolyricsblog.com/2011/05/03/katy-perry-gets-geeky-for-the-last-friday-night-tgif-remix-single/feed/ 54 Nardwuar Interviews Lil’ Wayne http://metrolyricsblog.com/2011/04/29/nardwuar-interviews-lil-wayne/ http://metrolyricsblog.com/2011/04/29/nardwuar-interviews-lil-wayne/#comments Fri, 29 Apr 2011 20:52:36 +0000 Stefanie http://metrolyricsblog.com/?p=2711 Since MetroLyrics is based out of Vancouver, Canada, we have a big soft spot for awkward-but-amazing interviewer Nardwuar the Human Serviette. This wacky guy has been called the best interviewer of all time by Canadian music fans AND the people he has interviewed. For example, when he interviewed Pharrell, he’s quoted as saying “This is one of the most impressive interviews I’ve ever experienced in my life. Seriously.” He thought it was SO impressive that he went on to help Nardwuar set up an interview with rap superstar Jay-Z. Drake, also a Nardwuar fan, did the same thing for him with Lil Wayne, and this interview was conducted two nights ago in Vancouver.

FYI: In this video Lil’ Wayne uses some NSFW language…obviously.

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For more amazing Nardwuar interviews, check out some of our faves:

Nardwuar Interviews Pharrell

Nardwuar Interviews Kurt Cobain, Courtney Love and Nirvana

Nawrdwuar Interviews Snoop Dogg (they are old friends by now, this is one of FIVE interviews he has done with Nardwuar over the years)

And for even more Nardwuar, check his YouTube channel for interviews with all types of musicians. A word of warning though, you might end up spending your whole day there.
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It’s Royal Wedding weekend!

As with any wedding, the music selection shouldn’t be taken lightly. So with that in mind, we’ve put together a playlist that we think would really get the ceremony kickin! Here’s what the Prince & Princess should be grindin’ to at the royal reception, cause even royalty can bust a move once in a while, right?

Ben Folds Five – Kate

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Ben Folds’s tribute to the lovely bride-to-be! He wants to be with Kate because of the epic lifestyle she’s going to have…

Joss Stone – L-O-V-E

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Rumour has it Ms. Stone has been invited to the big event…do you think she’ll perform this classic, originally by Nat King Cole?

Gwen Stefani – What You Waiting For?

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This is what Kate has been thinking for a long while…

Jackson 5 – I Want You Back

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Remember when Kate and Wills split? Good thing that was only temporary!

Fergie feat. Ludacris – Glamorous

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This track’s perfect for Kate to dance to with the girlfriends. Just a small taste of things to come in her charmed royal life!

Hall and Oates – Rich Girl

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This one speaks for itself. Not that Kate’s a gold digger, but let’s face it, the girl’s set for life.

Did we miss one? Tell us what you would have on the playlist in the comments.
]]> http://metrolyricsblog.com/2011/04/28/tunes-fit-for-a-king-queen-our-royal-wedding-playlist/feed/ 11 Watch: Beyoncé’s Let’s Move! Dance Video http://metrolyricsblog.com/2011/04/27/watch-beyonces-lets-move-dance-video/ http://metrolyricsblog.com/2011/04/27/watch-beyonces-lets-move-dance-video/#comments Wed, 27 Apr 2011 18:45:08 +0000 Stefanie http://metrolyricsblog.com/?p=2695 What would you do if you were just minding your own business, eatin chicken fingers in your school cafeteria and the Queen B herself comes in and starts movin her hips like yeah? Chances are you’d spit those chicken fingers out and stare slack-jawed, but not the youngsters in this vid! They keep their cool and even join Beyoncé in her dance, okay they’re probably hired dancers but we get the message: Beyoncé has teamed up with First Lady Michelle Obama in her efforts to reduce childhood obesity with the Let’s Move! Flash Workout campaign. Good on ya ladies! Check the vid and try not to move your body — we bet you won’t make it 30 seconds.

Beyonce – Let’s Move! Flash Workout Video

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Are you dancing yet?

]]> http://metrolyricsblog.com/2011/04/27/watch-beyonces-lets-move-dance-video/feed/ 14 Beyonce’s New Single: What’s That Sample? http://metrolyricsblog.com/2011/04/26/beyonce%e2%80%99s-new-single-what%e2%80%99s-that-sample/ http://metrolyricsblog.com/2011/04/26/beyonce%e2%80%99s-new-single-what%e2%80%99s-that-sample/#comments Tue, 26 Apr 2011 23:39:34 +0000 Amanda http://metrolyricsblog.com/?p=2684 Beyonce – Run The World (Girls)

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Beyonce’s proving she’s in control of the pop world with her latest single “Run The World (Girls)”. The track is blowing up everywhere, but … doesn’t it sound a little familiar?

If you’ve been trying to figure out what song was sampled in her smash tune using your Shazaam app, put down your phone, ‘cause we’ve got the solution for you:

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Remember this club banger from summer 2009? It’s Major Lazer’s “Pon De Floor”, which is distinctly used in Beyonce’s girl power – barely any manipulation at all. Makes sense, since Major Lazer’s Diplo is lending his production chops to her highly anticipated album, due out in June.

So what do you guys think of the sample? Love it or hate it? Could it have been used differently? Tell us what you think in the comments.

]]> http://metrolyricsblog.com/2011/04/26/beyonce%e2%80%99s-new-single-what%e2%80%99s-that-sample/feed/ 9 Lyric Video: Redlight King – Old Man http://metrolyricsblog.com/2011/04/26/lyric-video-redlight-king-old-man/ http://metrolyricsblog.com/2011/04/26/lyric-video-redlight-king-old-man/#comments Tue, 26 Apr 2011 19:02:45 +0000 Owen http://metrolyricsblog.com/?p=2675

Odds are you’re familiar with the classic Neil Young song ‘Old Man’, from his best selling 1972 album ‘Harvest’. Well, nearly 40 years later, a band has been given the OK from ol’ Neil to sample the famous track.

Although sampling has become pretty standard practice in popular music, this is actually the first time that Neil has given ANYONE permission to use this sample, ever. So naturally, it’s kind of a big deal for the guys from Redlight King, an up-and-coming band from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

Watch the impressive lyric video below, and look for the debut album from Redlight King, Something For The Pain, coming this summer.

Lyric Video: Redlight King – Old Man

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Like the song? Grab it from iTunes.

What do you think of this updated version of Old Man? Tell us in the comments.

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Even if Lady Gaga doesn’t entirely approve (see video opening), we can’t possibly ignore a well timed spoof from maybe our favorite song-spoof artist of all time. That’s right, Weird Al is back with a brand new spoof version of Lady Gaga’s ‘Born This Way’, aptly titled ‘Perform This Way’. Because even Gaga shouldn’t take herself seriously all the time, right?

** UPDATE: According to Gaga’s rep, she has not even heard the song and is a “huge Weird Al fan”. She says she’s been too busy on tour to listen to it and has not prohibited Weird Al from using it for his parody. We hope these two become friends because they’re both totally ridiculous! We’d love to see a collabo…anyone?

Weird Al – Perform This Way (Born This Way Spoof)

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Your thoughts? Tell us in the comments.

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Rumor has it that this could be the official album cover for Lil’ Wayne’s upcoming Tha Carter IV album. Wow, do we ever hope it’s true.

[Via Nah Right]

Look for Tha Carter IV to drop June 3rd.

*Update: Yup, confirmed! Via this video on Young Money’s YouTube Channel.

]]> http://metrolyricsblog.com/2011/04/19/album-cover-lil-wayne-tha-carter-iv/feed/ 14 Watch: Kanye West’s Coachella Performance http://metrolyricsblog.com/2011/04/18/watch-kanye-wests-coachella-performance/ http://metrolyricsblog.com/2011/04/18/watch-kanye-wests-coachella-performance/#comments Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:55:54 +0000 Owen http://metrolyricsblog.com/?p=2655

Kanye West blew the top off of this year’s Coachella Music Festival last night.

Backed by an unbelievably elaborate set design, Ye performed everything from classic Late Registration cuts to 808s and Heartbreak favorites to My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy highlights for his near 2 hour closing set last night.

If you weren’t lucky enough to catch the performance in person or tune in to the YouTube Live Stream — or if you just want to relive the epic-ness again — watch the concert highlights below, courtesy of YouTube user Dunnyy718.

Power

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Good Life

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Say You Will

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E.T.

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Runaway

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Hey Mama/Outro

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Lost In The World

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What was your favorite song of Kanye’s performance? Tell us in the comments.

]]> http://metrolyricsblog.com/2011/04/18/watch-kanye-wests-coachella-performance/feed/ 20 #SASea Roundup: Good Tunes & Great People http://metrolyricsblog.com/2011/04/15/sasea-roundup-good-tunes-great-people/ http://metrolyricsblog.com/2011/04/15/sasea-roundup-good-tunes-great-people/#comments Fri, 15 Apr 2011 22:33:42 +0000 Alysa http://metrolyricsblog.com/?p=2636

From April 8th to 11th @MetroLyrics was rockin’ the boat at the Summit Series 2011, Summit at Sea Conference(#SASea on twitter). A gathering of music innovators, entrepreneurs, do-gooders, as well as artists & DJs. Whilst running into the likes of Ryan Leslie, Russell Simmons and Richard Branson #SASea offered us amazing opportunities to meet thought-leaders, learn about global initiatives that are creating change like Toms Shoes one-for-one model, and delve deeper into the vast ocean that is the music world.

At #SASea we were reminded again that music has the power to influence the future, warm hearts and bring together new friends like they’ve been rollin’ together for years.

Here’s a collection of artist highlights from the big event:

The Roots

Okay, so anyone who follows hip hop should know The Roots. If you don’t, don’t feel bad, just get yourself educated, and fast. These guys put on a show like nobody’s business, have smiles the size of the Atlantic and can make a grown man want to jump on stage with them and shake a tail feather: Ehhm, Ehhm @ryanleslie (Not to point fingers, right). In short, we love The Roots.

Here’s a photo from our amigos at OkayPlayer:

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twitter: @TheRoots

Zee Avi

Just 23 years old, the petite Malaysian Zee Avi has been dubbed “Billie Holiday with a ukulele.” With a rare double label deal – signed to Jack Johnson’s Brushfire Records and Ian Monotone’s label – this young songstress has the talent and the pipes to break her melancholy love songs onto the radar. Lucky for us, she played one of our favourite tracks ‘Bitter Heart’ live for a group of about 40, on a little island in the Bahamas.

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Video courtesy of Amy Chan
Director of Marketing at Kiwi Collection and Girl About Town – Twitter: @amyfabulous Web: www.amyfabulous.com

We DIG Zee Avi

Honey Bee on YouTube

Myspace

Twitter @ZeeAvi

Facebook

Kenna

We were introduced to Kenna through our friends at LoveSocial and we got to catch up with him again at Summit at Sea 2011. Officially one of music’s best kept secrets, Kenna is a Grammy nominated hip-hop artist based out of LA. He spent his formative years studying an eclectic group of musicians that include Stevie Wonder, the Cure, and U2, which gives him his own equally unique sound.

We DIG Kenna

Myspace

Facebook

Twitter

Imogen Heap

One of the best performances from SASea was the one and only Imogen Heap. Before each song, she’d explain how she came up with the lyrics to the audience. “Hide And Seek” was apparently thought up when Heap was making herself spaghetti bolognese! Also, if you listen closely, there’s supposed to be the sound of a train passing near the end of the song – she recorded it in her home next to the train tracks. Our communications director actually wept when she played her heart-aching hit!

Hide And Seek

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Video courtesy of Amy Chan
Director of Marketing at Kiwi Collection and Girl About Town – Twitter: @amyfabulous Web: www.amyfabulous.com

We DIG Imogen Heap

Twitter

Other honourable mentions go to Eclectic Method, DJ Irie and DJ Cassidy.

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If you’re not getting ready to party in the desert with 225,000 other people at Coachella 2011,  then you’re definitely dreaming of it (like us)! We’d obviously be stoked to see Kanye West, Lauren Hill, and the Strokes headlining the popular music & arts fest, but what about the up-and-comers? To kick off this musical weekend in style, we’ve compiled a top 5 list of must see on-the-radar acts at this year’s festival:

Best Coast

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We can’t think of a better venue to see Best Coast than under the California sun. This native-to-Cali band is the perfect music to listen to on a dreamy summer day. Their sound can be described as surf-pop/garage rock. Listen to our favourite Best Coast song and float away…

Death From Above 1979

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Considered one of the best bands to come out of Canada, DFA1979 split up in 2006 and fans never expected to see the pair reunite…until now! Earlier this year, the dance-punk duo announced they were reconciling to play the prestigious Coachella festival, and people from all over are making the trek to Cali for their sure-to-be killer reunion!

OFWGKTA


At the moment, OFWGKTA is the acronym heard ‘round the world (it stands for Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All, respectively). If you’re not in the know about this buzzing rap group, then be sure to check them out at this year’s fest! Expect craziness, madness, and even utter terror from this young pack of wolves – members like Tyler the Creator, Hodgy Beats, and Domo Genesis are known to do almost anything to shock and awe their audience.

Robyn

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If you’re a child of the 90’s, you might remember Robyn as a one-hit wonder with her song Show Me Love but little did we know here in North America that this Swedish popstar was just getting started. She continued to make it big all over Europe and soon she was known once again in North America as the uber-cool, edgy star she is today. See her at Coachella if you’re looking to dance the night away to electronic, poppy beats.

The Tallest Man On Earth

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Why do so many awesome acts come out of Sweden? This folk singer/songwriter has been compared to the legendary Bob Dylan and if you listen to his music, you’ll see why. He has amazing guitar, banjo, AND piano chops and his voice will blow you away. Make sure to catch this act for a nice break from the craziness of Coachella crowds and loud music.

Did we miss your favorite up & coming band? Tell us who it is in the comments.

]]> http://metrolyricsblog.com/2011/04/15/coachella-music-festival-2011-5-buzzworthy-acts-you-need-to-know/feed/ 12 Music Video: Jessie J – Nobody’s Perfect http://metrolyricsblog.com/2011/04/14/music-video-jessie-j-nobodys-perfect/ http://metrolyricsblog.com/2011/04/14/music-video-jessie-j-nobodys-perfect/#comments Thu, 14 Apr 2011 23:33:18 +0000 Owen http://metrolyricsblog.com/?p=2619

Journey down the rabbit hole on a trip through the latest Jessie J music video ‘Nobody’s Perfect’. The Alice In Wonderland flavoured clip features some truly wacky costumes and set designs. Oh, and did we mention explosions? You can’t lose with explosions. Right, Michael Bay?

Music Video: Jessie J – Nobody’s Perfect

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What do you think of Jessie J’s latest vid? Give us your take in the comments.

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When “You’re awesome” just doesn’t get the point across, Lil’ Wayne’s “You Da Sh*t” says it all! This track is rumoured to be on the long-awaited Tha Carter IV, due out May 16th. This one’s a slow jam, so kick back and let it play out.
Song: Lil’ Wayne – ‘You Da Sh*t’ (NSFW language)


Should Weezy release this as his next big single? You be the judge.

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