Musical Intervention

So you've officially made it through one week of New Year's Resolutions~ I hope! Has anyone cracked under the pressure? Hopefully, 09 can kiss your behind and you haven't retreated to your slacker ways. If so, don't fear, divine intervention is here...or at least my blog.

Speaking of intervention, does anyone watch that show on A&E? Those people need some serious help. Kinda like Amy Winehouse, I'm here to help too just more in finding amazing songs like 'Rehab' rather than actual rehab;)

So these next seven songs are your inspiration to get you through your work-out and difficult all-trying week of broken resolutions with some new jams. Here is your music intervention for the week.

Monday - "Don't Stop" - Annie. I ventured into no-mans land the other day a.k.a myspace. No, I wasn't looking for a date or responding to a porn ad, myspace is actually still a great spot for music. This song was even free. I just signed up for free mp3's of the day from rcrd.lbl. Check it out! This Scandinavian songstress just released her sophomore album "Don't Stop" in November. I'll check it out and let you know if it's as amazing as her debut album "Anniemal". If you haven't heard that one, it's a must..almost like 'chewing gum'. Think Europop fun like Kylie.

Tuesday - "Outta my head" - Leona Lewis. You all remember the gorgeous 'Bleeding Love' X-factor winner import from the UK...or at least the infamous dance from SYTYCD Season 4 with Chelsea and Mark. But does everyone know she released her second album, Echo, late last year? Two thumbs up! Although most of the songs are on the slower side, this song brings up the speed you need for a good workout. So use this song to get those thoughts of quitting your resolutions 'outta your head'...or at least that shitty ex-boyfriend.

Wednesday - "Energetic" -BoA. Your going to need some energy to get through humpday and surely a song with this title should do the trick! Well actually it took this one awhile to grow on me, but the energy will hopefully hit you at some point...and hopefully that point isn't when you are passed out on the floor. Popular in Japan, BoA is trying to break into the states with her self titled debut album. Think Janet Jackson...at least the Korean version.

Thursday - "Good Life" - OneRepublic. This is off their new album, "Waking Up", released Nov. 17, 2009. This song is perfect for a long run...or some good weed...kidding! I don't need to 'apologize' (cheesy I know), it's such a great feel good song!

Friday - "One Day" - Matisyahu. If you can't have a 'good life', maybe you can at least try for a 'good day'. I always like Fridays because it the most relaxed day of the work week. This playlist is about inspiration and what can be more inspiring than the Olympics? Are you guys excited for Vancouver next month? If not, listen to this reggae song and you'll feeling like 'luging'...as in the sport...not hacking something up when you cough. You've probably heard this song in the Olympics commercials playing right now.

Saturday - "Memories" - David Guetta feat. Kid Cudi - It's Saturday and ya probably feel like dancing the night away after a long week. This song will do it. Actually any song off David Guetta's "One Love" will do the trick. "All that crazy shit I did tonight, those will be best the best memories" should be my theme song...actually it should probably be Kid Cudi's since he just got kicked off Lady Gaga's tour for for reportedly punching a fan in the face. Whoops!

Sunday - "Why Wait" - Shakira. Hopefully your memories from Saturday aren't too shady, and you can get back in the groove with some Shakira! Most of you probably love Shakira for her deep introspective lyrics. How can we forget?

"Lucky that my breasts are small and humble,
So you don't confuse them with mountains"

However, the rest of us love her for her rhythms, beats and hip shaking. Well actually this song returns with those deeply insightful lyrics.

"Why wait for later, I'm not a waiter"

All kidding aside, Shakira can make you move....so "Don't wait for later"...continue your workouts kiddos!


That's your week~ be inspired! Oh and please feel free to comment on my selections. Not everyone likes my type of music, so if you need me to mix it up, let me know. Otherwise stayed tuned each week for what hopefully is new tunes to your ears. Who knows could this be where that next special gem is discovered? 'Gettin Jiggy With It' anyone?