Old Skool Joint(s) of the Week: Valentine's Edition

Look, I know this blog's been on life support lately (I mean we're halfway through February and we've only got one post all year, what is that shit?), but I think it's time to revive this with a theme post. Instead of sitting around hating on Valentine's Day, I thought it might be nice to just roll with it and throw up a few of the songs we all used to get down to back in the day. And by "get down to" I definitely mean "stand awkwardly against the wall to at school dance."

DL: Next - Wifey

Now I'm pretty sure no one uses the word "wifey" any more, but that doesn't mean that the message these boys are trying to get across is any less effective. I mean, "either braids or weave, skirt or jeans, you're still my queen"? That is some unconditional shit.

DL: Tyrese - Lately

Does Tyrese being part of this post need any explanation beyond the fact that I had pictures of him plastered all over my 8th grade agenda? Answer: No.

DL: Jagged Edge - Let's Get Married (Remix)

Now, I'm not really one for marriage, but if someone were to ever propose to me all they'd need to say is "meet me at the altar in your white dress. We ain't getting no younger, we might as well do this" and I'd be all up on that shit. I mean, I'd still say no, but I'd definitely appreciate the gesture.

DL: K-Ci & JoJo - All My Life

When you're listening to this one, just pretend Nelly never ever sampled that piano bit and you'll feel a lot better. Oh, you didn't remember that song even existed until I reminded you? You're welcome.

DL: Musiq Soulchild - Just Friends

Do I have a person history with this song, and is this person history the fact that a boy told me to listen to it when I was 14 as his way of telling me he was into me? No. Definitely not.

We Fail At Video Blogging

Oh hey, we didn't forget that we have a blog. We know it's sitting here without any new posts and we're sure our non-existent readers have been very worried about where we've been. Btw, we're fine, thanks for asking.

Anyway, the point of this post is that once upon a time (read: last september) we got this crazy idea that we should do a video blog. Originally, the plan was to pick posts off Yahoo Answers and come up with hilarious advice, but instead we kind of just wound up sitting in front of a camera for an hour talking about nothing at all. Below are 10 minutes that include us complaining about how much we hated little kids running around at church (it gets pretty heated. We talk about that shit for 5 whole minutes) and us sitting in awkward silence to an amazing soundtrack. I really think it'll be worth your time.

We Fail At Video Blogging from tothebeat on Vimeo.

In The Year 2009

2009 was honestly kind of a downer so I don’t have anything nostalgic or clever to say about it. I’m glad this bullshit is over so I’m just going to talk about the music. This year Kristine fell in love with Drake and J. Cole, and I learned to fucking hate Drake and started listening to Mos Def instead.

Song Artist of the Year:

BEYONCE

From Single Ladies, to Video Phone this year was all about Sasha Fierce. Although I should mention one Beyonce related highlight. When we saw her on tour back in Spring we were called out for being “really good singers” after we belted out an amazing off-key rendition of “Halo.” How embarrassing.




Honourable Mentions:

Jay-Z Feat. Alicia Keys - Empire State of Mind
- I can’t think of another song that got killed by airplay faster than this one, but when it still the best song off that record. When Jay performed it we vibed so hard I think I threw my back out.
Jason Derulo - Whatcha Say
-This first time I heard this song on the radio I thought it was a joke. I still can't believe how big it got. My favourite thing about it is being able to relive the scene where Marissa shot Trey on the OC while I get my dance on.
Jada - American Cowboy
- This song was the soundtrack to Wilson's bachelor party, and then became the soundtrack to our Summer. It is also notable because insinuating that these fine ladies might not be the classiest is the only thing that got this blog any comments.
Lady Gaga - Bad Romance
- Gaga Ooh la la
Miike Snow - Animal
Kristine found it on Drake's blog. I was confused to have Drake's blog in my history.
Rihanna - Hard
Wale - World Tour
- Despite his album being criminally undershippped, we both went out and got this on release day. You hear that Wale? We love you. We almost even forgive you for skipping out on Jay's date here. So cheer the fuck up.
J. Cole - Lights Please
- Kristine is J. Cole's number one fan girl. As a result, I know more about him than anyone really should.
Asher Roth - I Love College
- Kristine also fell in love with Asher Roth this year. I was glad this affair was short lived.

In the Year 2008

2008 was a big mother fucking year (see: MOST AMAZING YEAR EVAR). Lady Gaga was orange, but still weird. While we didn't have as much love for her then as we do now, we still vibed to Just Dance, particularly when SAMANTHA RONSON PLAYED IT.

Lady Gaga - Just Dance

DL: JUST DANCE. GONNA BE OK. YOU KNOW HOW IT FUCKING GOES.

Jordin Sparks feat. Chris Brown - No Air

• I always thought it was funny that Jordin Sparks always seemed more into it when they sung this song together live. Chris Brown would just laugh. Word has it that Jordin had a crush on him. I'm sure she's fine with the fact that they never got to together now.

Chris Brown - Forever
Rihanna - Disturbia

• He was wrong for writing Disturbia.

MIA - Paper Planes
Pussycat Dolls - When I Grow Up

Usher - Love In This Club

• With a beat made using Garage Band, Polow made ladies fall in love with Usher again, however, this song was A COMPLETE MISREPRESENTATION OF WHAT THE SHIT THAT WAS THAT ALBUM. FAIL. Please come correct this year Usher. Please.

Alicia Keys - No One
T.I. - Whatever You Like AND EVERY OTHER SONG ON THAT RECORD

• YOU REALLY THINK I WOULD FORGET ABOUT HIM JUST CUZ HE'S IN JAIL. OH, WAIT. #TIPISFREE. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL, AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT.

Lindsay Lohan - Bossy

• When she still had a record deal.

Sean Kingston - Take You There

• He should have played Notorious B.I.G.

In the Year 2007

Riri's SOS won me over long before the good girl went bad. When Umbrella first leaked on the internet, I was on it like a mother fucker, and with the help of iTunes and last.fm, it became my most played song, probably ever. People questioned the amazingness of this Tricky Stewart The-Dream produced song, but when news first broke out about the Chris Brown/Rihanna scandal, the first question they asked was "Was it with an Umbrella?"

Song of the Year: Rihanna - Umbrella

DL: SAWRY, mediafire was being a bitch, YOU ALL KNOW WHAT IT SOUNDS LIKE ANYWAY.

Carrie Underwood - Before He Cheats

• The recent replaying of Carrie Underwood's Holiday Special definitely influenced the addition of this song to the list.

Timberland - The Way I are

• This song will never be the same (see: number 1)

Fall Out Boy - Thk Fr Th Mmrs
Beyonce feat. Shakira - Beautiful Liar

• An amazing video for an amazing song. Who knew they looked so much alike??

Gwen Stefani - 4 in the morning

Fergie - Glamorous

Plain White Ts - Hey There Delilah

• My dad liked this song.

Enrique Iglesias - Do You Know (The Ping Pong Song)

• I thought this song was the best song Enrique Iglesias ever made. I may have even been mildly attracted to him in this video.

In The Year 2006

In 2006 we finally turned 19, so what better song to represent this year that one that was played on every single dance floor in every single club on every single night in town?

Song of the Year:
Shakira feat. Wyclef - Hips Don't Lie

No download because I don't have a copy, and let's face it, this song is still freshly burned in all your brains so it's not like you need a reminder.


Honourable Mentions:

Fall Out Boy - Dance, Dance
- I'm not even going to pretend that I didn't I have a Fall Out Boy poster on my wall. And I'm not even going to pretend that it's not still there
All American Rejects - Move Along
-I'm pretty sure this song came out a while back, because I definitely remember streaming it on their MySpace every day before school to get me pumped to face the day
Beyonce - Irreplaceable
- If it weren't for that fucking Shakira this would have been the song of the year.
Paris Hilton - Stars Are Blind
- When Kristine was home on break from school Muchmusic played this video 5 times a night. I'm also not ashamed to admit that this was actually pretty catchy.
Ashlee Simpson - L. O. V. E.
Dixie Chicks - Not Ready To Make Nice
Nelly Furtado - Promiscuous
- I've never been as confused as I was the first time I saw Justin Timberlake make a cameo in a Nelly Furtado video.
Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars
- Do you guys remember when Grey's Antomy was a good show? Weren't those good times?
Natasha Bedingfield - Unwritten
- This one is most notable for being the theme song to The Hills.
Corrine Baily Rae - Put Your Records On
KT Tunstall - Suddenly I See
Death Cab For Cutie - Soul Meets Body
Rihanna - S.O.S
Justin Timberlake feat. T. I. - My Love
THIS IS THE YEAR KRISTINE FELL IN LOVE WITH HIPSTER BULLSHIT BECAUSE OF GREY'S ANATOMY AND ONE TREE HILL AND THE OC
- Remember what I said in that last post about professionalism? Yeah. I'm sticking with it.

In The Year 2005

In 2005 we graduated highschool and both went off to university which put an entire country between us. It should be mentioned that this had no adverse effect on our friendship since all we do is talk on the fucking phone anyway. Music was a pretty big deal this year too, since it was the only thing keeping us from breaking down into tears on buses and in classrooms.

Song of the Year
Kelly Clarkson - Since U Been Gone

I can't think of another song that came out this decade that did a better job of getting regular kids and hipsters to forget the bullshit and rock out together.

DL:Kelly Clarkson - Since U Been Gone





Anything Gwen Stefani Released This Year
- It was too hard to narrow it down to one song. Everything she put out off her solo effort was amazing.
Ciara feat. Missy Elliot- 1 2 step
- I know it’s kind of weird, but this is honestly the song that helped me stop being a pretentious indie fuck and remember that I actually enjoyed hip hop.
DHT - Listen To Your Heart
- This song only made the list because I distinctly remember Kristine singing it over the phone is a bizarre British accent on more than one occasion.
Jennifer Lopez - Get Right
- The closest she came to a comeback. I swear we never taped this video off tv and learned the dance. I never bought the single. And our favourite wasn't Latina J. Lo.
Madonna - Hung Up
- Confessions is pretty much my favourite pop album of the 2000s. Jsyk.
Destiny's Child - Soldier
Everything Mariah Carey Released This Year
- Mariah Carey was back in a big way with The Emancipation of Mimi.
Green Day - Wake Me Up When September Ends
The Killers - Mister Brightside
Bloc Party - Helicopter
Missy Elliot - Lose Control
Gavin Degraw - I Don't Want To Be
- Kristine's dad knows who this person is, and in an effort to make him sound cool, he let her know. Also, something about One Tree Hill.
Tegan and Sara - Where Does The Good Go?
- Anyone who's ever come across me either in real life or on the internet if probably aware of the fact that I'm a huge Tegan and Sara fan. Thanks to the Grey's Anatomy soundtrack, and hell of a lot of other people were this year too.
Rilo Kiley - Portions for Foxes
Lindsay Lohan - Confessions Of A Broken Heart (Daughter to Father)
Stars - Your Ex Lover Is Dead
THIS WAS THE YEAR WE FELL IN LOVE WITH KANYE WEST!!!!!!!!
T.I!!!!
-That's how I wrote those points down while we were coming up with this list, and that's how I'm keeping them. We're all about professionalism on this blog no one reads.