Hello, my Mix Six friends! I was trolling the Internets the other day and was curious about popular songs in other parts of the world. So after a few hours looking at charts, artist websites, hunting down mp3s and the like, I’ve assembled what I think are a pretty good selection of pop songs from the big world. So, shall we get started?
“Tongolo,” D’Banj (Koko Master) (Download)
One of the most popular Nigerian artists, D’Banj’s music has great hooks and his presence on stage is very energetic — or so I have read. I like his sense of humor, too. Over at his website he has a great intro video that will give you a flavor of his personality. He is, after all, D’Koko master.
“Watch Out,” Alex Gaudino (Feat. Shena) (Download)
Currently the number one song in Mexico. Alex is a Italian DJ and Shena is a vocalist from the UK whose voice has been used in a number of dance songs. While I’m certainly not a guy who frequents discos (not because I don’t like to dance, but because I’m way too old for that scene), I thought this tune, while very good, wasn’t something I would peg to be a number one song. Then I saw the video and I now realize why it’s so popular. (more…)
