Month: December 2008

LADY GAGA FT. COLBY O’DONIS & AKON – JUST DANCE! Released: 8th AprilTrivia: Will this be a UK no.1 in 2009? I can’t see it not reaching the top 5, but I’ve been wrong many times before. Or rather, the public has been wrong many times before!Best bits: 1. Spin that record babe, da da… Continue reading And the no.1 most poptastic single of 2008 is…

The 5th Most Poptastic Single of 2008 Jordin Sparks ft. Chris Brown – No Air Released: 11th FebruaryTrivia: No Air has sold more than any other single by an American Idol act in the UK, over 200,000 units.Best bits: 1. No ay-ah, no ay-ah etc.2. Tell me how I’m supposed to breathe with no air,… Continue reading The 25 Most Poptastic Singles of 2008 – Part 5

The 10th Most Poptastic Single of 2008 Rihanna – Disturbia Released: 1st SeptemberTrivia: This song was originally written for Chris Brown. Thanks goodness he gave it to his far superior girlfriend!Best bits: 1. Bum-bum-be-dum-bum-bum-be-dum-dum2. I! feel! like! a monster!3. It’s too close for comfort, wuhoh! The 9th Most Poptastic Single of 2008 Agnes Carlsson –… Continue reading The 25 Most Poptastic Singles of 2008 – Part 4

American Idol starts on January 13th in America, and some interesting news has already leaked: One of this year’s contestants is Joanna Pacitti! Last year I recognised Carly Smithson (ex-Hennessy) and whatshisface from Boyz & Girlz United from their previous careers, but neither of them had made such brilliant singles as Watch Me Shine or… Continue reading Exciting pop TV news roundup

Here are some clues about what it might include: 5 acts are Scandinavian, the other 5 American. The UK has not fared well here!1 act appears twice in the top 10.6 acts made their name on TV talent shows, and one member of another act too.7 singles are by acts who could be described as… Continue reading Before I begin my top 10…

The 15th Most Poptastic Single of 2008 Britannia High – Watch This Space Released: 23rd NovemberTrivia: The cast of Britannia High are supposed to be supporting Girls Aloud on their Out of Control tour. I wonder if that’s still happening?Best bits: 1. You bring your best, I’ll be one step ahead, No tears will fall,… Continue reading The 25 Most Poptastic Singles of 2008 – Part 3

The 20th Most Poptastic Single of 2008 Ola – Love in Stereo Released: 9th MarchTrivia: Ola recently appeared on Sweden’s Idol final as part of the brilliant medley I mentioned before, and looked unexpectedly unattractive. Sweden is full of cute boys so why make the average ones famous?Best bits: 1. Give me love in stereo,… Continue reading The 25 Most Poptastic Singles of 2008 – Part 2

This year I was too busy at the start of December to post a track every single day, and I knew there’d be nothing to do (except write important essays, but who cares about that) between Christmas and New Year, so this year my top singles list is coming to you at the actual end… Continue reading The 25 Most Poptastic Singles of 2008 – Part 1

The Bird & the Bee – Love Letter to Japan (Watch)Here’s the first entry for Cutest Single of 2009. The Bird & the Bee will release their new album in January, and Greg Kurstin has definitely used his pop hook skills on the lead single, Love Letter to Japan. There’s also an ace video with… Continue reading New Pop on the Block

In the wake of the amazing surprise news that Darin has reworked Just Dance for his new album (or perhaps Just Dance reworked Darin – if anyone knows please comment!), I decided to pursue another similar suspicion that I’d had. The new Akon single for the UK is Right Now (Na Na Na) and for… Continue reading I wanna take songs right now now now