Darin - Lovekiller (SWE)

Darin is one of my favorite male pop vocalists out of Sweden. Lovekiller, which is the title track of his latest album, sounds like it belongs as the theme of a James Bond film. It's got a choir, strings, and a booming chorus. In the video, Darin is out for justice after being murdered at the hands of his supposed lover.

Miami Horror - Holidays (AUS)

Miami Horror have been steadily churning out the singles/videos from their debut album, Illumination. Holidays really makes me want to attend and dance at a backyard barbecue. Too bad that it's the middle of autumn. The video features the love story of a girl and her Dr. Zoidberg-looking boyfriend.

Katy B feat. Ms. Dynamite - Lights On (UK)

One of the most talented new acts to debut this year in the UK has been Katy B. The 21 year old Londoner is a graduate of the famed BRIT School (think Adele, Winehouse, Kate Nash) and completed a degree in Popular Music at Goldsmiths, University of London. Though signed to an independent label, Katy managed to score a top 10 UK hit this summer with Katy On A Mission, a rather groovy, dubsteppy banger.  Now she's teamed up with the legendary Ms. Dynamite for what's sure to be another hit for the newcomer.

Nicki Minaj - Right Thru Me

When I first heard Right Thru Me a couple of weeks ago, I was surprised at how sentimental Nicki Minaj could be. Your Love gave us a taste, but Right Thru Me struck a real chord with me. The acting in the video could use some work, but the overall eye candy makes up for that. Nicki's album, Pink Friday, is out on November 22nd.

Nelly feat. T-Pain & Akon - Move That Body

Move That Body is the latest single off Nelly's upcoming album, Nelly 5.0. It's nice to see Nelly coming back to prominence, seeing as his music was part of the soundtrack of my adolescence. It's also kind of nice to see T-Pain. Where has he been?! I like this track a lot more than Just A Dream and would file it under "Weekend Party Jams" on my iTunes playlist.

Robyn - Indestructible

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It appears that Robyn has come to the end of what has been a rather successful campaign for her three album masterpiece, Body Talk. I think Robyn is one of the most innovative and engaging artists at the moment and it's been so nice seeing her get recognition for it around the world. I've been a fan of hers since I was 9, so I've been a member of the Robyn army for some time now. Indestructible is the single release for Body Talk Pt. 3 which comes out in November.

Julian Perretta - Stitch Me Up (UK)

Julian Perretta is a British artist, but at the moment he is finding his success among French audiences. I discovered Julian's music last year courtesy of his debut single Wonder Why, which was also one of my favorite videos of 2009. The song went to #6 on the French charts this year. I think he kind of sounds like a young Elton John.

will.i.am & Nicki Minaj - Check It Out

Say what you want about Nicki Minaj, but she is one of the most fascinating artists currently on the scene and I have surprisingly found myself to be quite a fan over the past year."Guilty pleasure" is the term I'd use. I absolutely live for her clever word play! The video for Check It Out is quite an assault on the eyes, I suppose both good and bad.

Afrojack feat. Eva Simons - Take Over Control (NDL)

He's a world renowned DJ and she's an up and coming pop artist who sang one of my favorite songs of 2009. Together, they have created a track that is getting folks moving all over the world, because Take Over Control is doing as its name suggests, on dance floors across the globe this month. Oh, and they're both Dutch, which is awesome!

i SQUARE - Hey Sexy Lady

i SQUARE consists of four members who go by Briddy, MJ, 10 Beats, and Destiny. They have all previously worked in the music industry as writers, producers, or dancers and after teaming up with P. Diddy as their executive producer, they're ready to unleash their debut single. Hey Sexy Lady fits perfectly in the current music landscape. It's infectious dance pop that's club ready and appeals to a variety of audiences. 

Washington - The Hardest Part (AUS)

I have been listening to Washington's debut album, I Believe You Liar, since this summer and I absolutely love it! She is a fantastic storyteller and her songs are always whimsical and contemplative. Megan Washington grew up in Papua New Guinea and Brisbane, Australia. She was previously trained at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music. I Believe You Liar has been one of the most successful debut albums from an Aussie artist this year.