Album: Loud (2010) Artist: Rihanna She’s back and sounding good on her fifth studio album, Loud.  From the sweet, romantic California King Bed to the almost P!nk feel of Cheers (Drink to That), Rihanna is shining on her new collection and working with talent such as Taio Cruz, David Guetta, Ne-Yo, Timbaland, and more. The … Read more →

There’s lots of new energy out there. This playlist features the recent radio airplay hits from Rihanna, P!nk, and Far East Movement—as well as some higher energy tracks that are a little less mainstream. Too bad iTunes doesn’t have the Fred Falke Radio Edit of Shampain. It adds that little boost that the song needs … Read more →

This 5K playlist comes in at nearly 34 minutes so it would be good for any runner between a 10 and 11-min-per-mile pace.  Right now, I’m loving Kelis’ Scream and Wynter Gordon’s Dirty Talk. However, other favorites to run to include Rihanna, Utada, and Sophie Ellis-Bextor. I just wish iTunes had her new one: Bittersweet. … Read more →

This summer playlist comes in just over 4.5 hrs.  For a marathon, this is a little more than a 10-minute mile. It mixes fun country hits like Jason Aldean’s Crazy Town and Little Big Town’s Little White Church with hip hop hits like Airplanes by B.O.B. and Jay-Z’s Young Forever.  A marathon playlist should incorporate … Read more →