Music Monday [Special Sunday Edition]-Superbowl Playlist

Hey so it's the Superbowl. Let me tell you that I'm not going to be the one cheering on the teams to victory. I'm more of eating all of the munchies that I can stuff my face with, in addition to the commercials and the half time show. However, I think that part of every game being a former athlete needs to have some awesome music to motivate you. So, here's some of my former favorites to help me get motivated, and to quote High School Musical, to get my head in the game. Also, some of these songs were not made during my badminton days, but oh well;

Dirty Deeds, Back in Black, and Highway to Hell by AC/DC
Sweet Emotion by Aerosmith
My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark by Fall Out Boy
I Love It by Icona Pop
Edge of Glory by Lady Gaga
We Will Rock You by Queen (Cause come on no sporting event is complete with out this song.)

What's on your superbowl playlist? Comment below?

Music Monday-2013

2013 was a wonderful and crazy year for the music world. It was the year of the twerking, of the Miley, and of the Blurred lines. However, I must honestly say that my iTunes library swelled this year. Here's a few of my favorites from the year.

• Mayday Parade's Monsters in the Closet. Okay so I just got the album a few days. Sue me, I'm a bad fan. But it's really good, and I am really enjoying it. My favorites include "Ghosts", "The Last Night for a Table of Two", "Hold Onto Me", and "Angel."
• "Young and Beautiful" by Lana Del Rey. This is in case you all were living under a rock, was the love theme from the Great Gatsby. I love this song because it's simple, yet elegant. It has this haunted aspect to it, which for some odd reason I enjoy. It just adds onto the notion of simply wanting someone to love you unconditionally, even when you're no longer beautiful. 
• Cannonball by Lea Michele; Okay so we all know that Lea has been through a hell of a year. This song is perfect for her. It's honestly great, and I can't wait for Louder to be released this upcoming March.
• Lady GaGa's Artpop. Lady GaGa is simply amazing. I've been a huge fan of her since The Fame. Just Dance was my jam my freshman year in high school. Her latest album is awesome. It's so empowering, plus they have a beat that is simply amazing. Some of my favorites include "Applause", "Aura", and "Venus". If you are a Lady GaGa fan than you should definately be listening to this. Like stop reading this blog, and go listen to it. It's that good. 
• Loved Me Back To Life by Celine Dion. Okay, I am a huge fan of Celine. I have pretty much all of her CDs. This is her first album in 6 years. Loved Me Back to Life is full of heartfilled, pop music. I love Celine, and this album surely doesn't disappoint. Give "Loved Me Back To Life", "Somebody Loves Somebody," "Water and A Flame", and "Unfinished Songs" a listen. They won't disappoint. 
• Brave by Sarah Barielles. This song honestly reminds me of summer days jamming with Gabriel. 
• Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke. Okay, I like this song and I am not ashamed to admit it. Have a problem? Oh well. I really enjoy working out to it. Plus, it gets stuck in my head a lot. That can be annoying. 
• Demi by Demi Lovato. Team Demi for life. Her new album, which came out in May is simply amazing. Each and every song was awesome. Demi is such a talented artist, and 2013 was an awesome year for her. My favorites include "Heart Attack", "Fire Starter", "Neon Lights," and "Made In The Usa."
• Crash My Party by Luke Bryan. I love Luke Bryan. I jam to it while I am work. This album didn't disappoint. "That's My Kind of Night", and "Crash My Party"were my jams.
• Royals by Lorde. Okay, so this is pretty much been killed by the radio. But come on, it's so good!
• Nashville. I simply love the show, and all of the singles. I've gained so much respect for artists, based on this show. I am such a huge fan, and each and every one of the singles that were released this year were amazing Catch up, because the new season begins 1/15/2013. I can't wait. 

So those were my jams this year. What's on your playlist this year? Comment, email, or tweet me! 

Music Monday: Lady GaGa

It's very rare that artists make a stand for what they truly believe in. It's rare that artists have become more and more obscure, although one can say that in modern day, it has become the norm. However, I think wearing a meat dress sets you far from the rest of the pack. Yes, I'm talking about none other then...Lady Gaga.
From the beginning GaGa was always able to set herself from the rest of the pack. When The Fame came out in 2008, her music was instantly a hit. Four hit singles that became anthems of the decade came from that album.
Then The Fame Monster came out, and things began to get weird. Of course, in my opinion she got better as she matured into the music.
GaGa then came out with the hit album Born This Way. I remember her distinctly coming into the Grammy's in an egg, which I really don't get to this day. However, the song itself was simply amazing. When the album came out, I was once again amazed. It was one of the few albums I actually have bought new, and in the first week of it being out.
Overall, Lady GaGa is an inspiration because she not only makes great music, and is extremely talented, but she is devoted to great causes. She's coming out with her new album this week, and I'm so excited to get it. Therefore, Miss GaGa is this week's Music Monday.
Favorite GaGa Songs:

• Just Dance
• Poker Face
• Love Game
• Starstruck
• Applause 
• Bad Romance
• Papparatzi
• Marry the Night
• Born this Way 
• Government Hooker
• Judas
• Americano
• Hair
• Bloody Mary 
• Black Jesus and Amen Fashion
• Bad Kids
• Fashion of His Love
• Highway Unicorn
• The Queen 
• You and I
• The Edge of Glory 
• Beautiful Dirty Rich
• Telephone
• Monster
• Speechless
• Dance in the Dark 
• Second Time Around
• Alejandro

A We Are Not Alone Playlist.

You are what you listen to. Have you ever felt like there's this song out there that makes you feel better? So I've been listening to that SO MUCH lately, so I've composed a playlist, dedicating it to people who are going through things, and need assurance that they aren't alone.
I swear to God, I should be a DJ. That's like my dream job. 

1. Skyscraper by Demi Lovato
2. Unbroken by Demi Lovato
3. When I'm Back On My Feet Again by Michael Bolton
4. Glitter in the Air by P!nk
5. The Climb by Miley Cryus 
6. Liberty Walk by Miley Cryus 
7. What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger) by Kelly Clarkson
8. I Don't Wanna Be by Gavin DeGraw
9. Marry The Night by Lady GaGa
10. Born This Way by Lady GaGa 
11. Give Your Heart Break by Demi Lovato
12. Fucking Perfect by P!nk

Those are my songs. What are yours?