Stay- Rihanna Ft. Mikky Ekko

Stay is a song by the amazing Rihanna from her seventh album, Unapologetic. This song features artist Mikky Ekko, and was released as the second single of Unapologetic on January 7th, 2013. Rihanna, along with Mikky Ekko and Justin Parker, wrote the song. The song received mostly positive reviews by critics and charted in many countries worldwide, upon its release. Some places it reached number one in are Canada, Bulgaria, Denmark, and Israel. It also reached top five in countries including France, the UK, and Australia.

In my opinion, this is a really great song. Its catchy, slow, and has a really deep meaning to it. The lyrics revolve around 'failing to resist true love'. Also, when Rihanna sings, round and round and round we go, now tell me now tell me now you know...not really sure how to feel about it, something in the way you move. Makes me feel like I can't live without you, it takes me all the way , she makes a plea to her lover. This is overall an amazing song. So, I suggest you listen to it and really look at the lyrics to find the deep meaning to it. Here is the music video at the bottom. Comment below what you guys think! :) ~Johanne

Just Give Me A Reason- P!nk Ft. Nate Ruess

Hello! This week I would like to talk about the song by the amazing P!nk(Pink), Just Give Me A Reason. This song also features the group Fun’s lead singer, Nate Ruess. This is the third single in her sixth studio album, Truth About Love, which was released last year. The song was released as a single on February 2013. Just Give Me A Reason charted in many places around the world because of its strong digital sales. A music video was also filmed, and Pink confirmed that on an interview in France. Here is the music video below:

This song was written by Pink and Nate and was originally supposed to be just Pink singing it herself, but during their writing session she realised that she needed someone else to sing with her so she asked Nate, and now it is a duet song! The whole meaning behind the song is that the person wants to hold onto his/her relationship, even though it seems to be breaking down. Many critics thought positively of the song including Jody Rosen from The Rolling Stone. She said the the song is the best track in the album, “in which Pink dials back the drama, letting the melody and sentiments do their work, and singing, for once, instead of yowling.”

What do you guys think of the song, Just Give Me A Reason? COMMENT BELOW! Thank you for reading this week’s post! -Johanne :)

Demi Lovato~ Heart Attack!

Demi Lovato's latest song, Heart Attack, was released on February 24, 2013, and is going to be in her 4th studio album, Demi, which comes out May 14th of this year! This song was written by Demi herself, Mitch Allen, Jason Evigen, Nikki Williams, and Sean Douglas. This song was first premiered February 24th via international streaming after it was leaked. On February 26th Amazon MP3 store released the song andother major retailers began selling it on March 5th. Many song critics praised Demi's mature vocal range, as well as the songs production. Her vocal range that has matured has been compared to artist Kelly Clarkson. Heart Attack holds the second 'best-selling first-week sales' figure of 2013 after selling over 215,000 units. It is right behind the song Suit and Tie by Justin Timberlake. Here is the official lyric video of Demi's song:

What do you guys think? I personally really like this song. Heart Attack is a song that 'employs cardiac arrest as a metaphor for lovesickness'. Her voice is also fantastic in the song. The way she reaches all those high notes is truly incredible. Nikki Williams, one of the writers, describes the song as a song that talks about a girl who's been through heart break, and is scared to fall again after feeling so 'vulnerable and fragile'. COMMENT BELOW what you guys think of the song! :) -johanne