Saturday Hustle August 14
The New York Times website published a list of the top 10 best-selling singles for the week ending August 9, 2010 for iTunes on Tuesday. Saturday Hustle has selected six of these hot tracks for your playlist.
Mine- Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift is well known for her catchy hit songs about teen romance, and her recently — released single Mine — the number one song on iTunes this week — similarly pays homage to young love, but instead chronicles the progress of a friendship developing into a relationship. With lyrics like “you are the best thing that’s ever been mine”, it is hardly surprising that Swift has scored yet another hit.
Love the Way You Lie- Eminem featuring Rihanna
Undoubtedly one of the hottest songs of the moment, Love the Way You Lie features Barbadian superstar Rihanna on the chorus, and is the second single on Eminem’s Recovery album to be released this year. Interestingly, the controversial music video features scenes of domestic violence played by Megan Fox and Dominic Monaghan.
Ridin’ Solo- Jason Derulo
Up-and-coming hip-hop artiste Jason Derulo expresses the joys of the single life — especially after being in a stressful relationship, with his feel-good single Ridin’ Solo.
I Like It- Enrique Iglesias featuring Pitbull
After a long hiatus, Enrique Iglesias has teamed up with Latino rapper Pitbull for his return to the scene with the high-energy techno-infused track I Like It. He also samples bits of Lionel Richie’s All Night Long for the chorus, which adds to the club-ready feel of the single.
Teenage Dream- Katy Perry
Who doesn’t like the feeling of being in love? Katy Perry’s Teenage Dream explores the joy and excitement that love brings, and the satisfaction of a fulfilling relationship.
Cooler Than Me- Mike Posner
“If I could write you a song, and make you fall in love… I would already have you up under my arm. I hope that you like this but you probably won’t, you think you’re cooler than me. You got designer shades, just to hide your face and you wear them around like you’re cooler than me.”
This controversial single satirises women who play hard-to-get by describing them from the viewpoint of an intrigued male admirer.