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Pop Essentials: Sugababes - Surprise, Happy After The Breakup! Taken from their 5th album Change which was soulful, pop and heartfelt with deep cuts like Never Gonna Dance Again. The title track, Back When & Denial it was a treat and a beat of hits unforgettable. Surprise is produced by Dr. Luke.  A pop track about an ex expecting you to be down and out, struggling after a breakup but instead you're glowing and having a blast.  It is fun, glittering,galore and Sunnyside up Amelle gets cheeky " it's you that's crying tears and I like the way it feels " while Keisha leads the chorus followed by Heidi's harmonies. At first listen you'd think it's just another cheer up ballad but it's so good with its dorky, charm and glitzy arrangement. The chorus is almost big but stays tight and takes off into a harmonious occasion where they're just beaming after the breakup! " it's good since you told me goodbye " It's sweet l...

Pop Essentials: Bloom by Aqyila - A Sweet Sounding Bouquet! Official Artwork. The radiant song that has beautiful versions that truly give us the good ol' days art of remixing, not just adding featured artist with barely any new details. Aqyila has been treating us to this ever so fluent and luxurious record, the latest version (released: May 10th 2024, receiving widespread acclaim) has been on nonstop play from fans and draws attention because it's truly alluring, giving you a taste of classical bliss as she elegantly glides with soft and sincerely in love vocals sure to brighten up your heart. Already listed as a lover's anthem and wedding day playlist especially for the grand dance, we can't help but have a winner! This record better make it to year end lists and nominations because forget the sped up or slowed down version which is just lazy, as a true artist she has shown us that she's able to experiment and spice up her music which keeps it excitin...

Pop Essentials: Set Fire To The Rain by Adele PhotoCred: @Adele On Twitter A true classic, released in July 2011 as the third single from her sophomore album: 21 which was a hit. Set Fire to The Rain is more charged up, it sizzles to the occasion of emotion and doesn't shy away from bursting into the scene; stealing the spotlight. It has a nice build, the cinematic and euphoric arena packed energy it carries is just beautiful. The song was acclaimed by critics, while it doesn't have an official music video, Adele made up for it by uploading a live rendition which was well received it.  It's a Pop Essential you definitely should have on your playlist. This Multiple Award Winning song is timeless and is such a good listen.  Our favorite moment in this song has to be the opening instrumental and the first verse not forgetting her powerful adlibs on the final chorus. Pure Bliss.                   Official Artwo...

Pop Essentials: Hearts Ain't Gonna Lie by Jonas Blue & Arlissa This week On Pop Essentials we have Hearts Ain't Gonna Lie by Jonas Blue & Arlissa. A Heartfelt Anthem that's a Good Groove of Euphoria.  What they did on Hearts Ain't Gonna Lie is INSANE!!!🤞🏼❤️💯😭🔥 The song is soothing sonically and lyrically it challenges you to be aware and to be in touch. The drawing part is the opening line, sung so beautifully and the song starts beating a build up and it's ear candy 💯 released in 2016. The prechorus is like a wild heart in the jungle while the chorus is an arena anthem enchanting and thrilling. Brings me to tears and warms my heart. A 5/5 highly essential on your playlist. Official Video Only Good Music.  #MzansiAvenue