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Lily Allen Acts Civilized for Once
1. Lily Allen, “Who’d Have Knownâ€
In this sunny new demo, Allen seems surprised that she’s actually found a healthy relationship with “just the right amount of awkward.†We’re even more surprised that she’s recorded a song in which no one gets told off. [Zeon’s Music Blog]
2. Feist, “1234†(live on Sesame Street)
Elmo lends his star power to this kid-friendly version of up-and-coming artist Leslie Feist’s most notable hit. [Pitchfork]
3. LL Cool J feat. the American Dream, “Babyâ€
LL falls for a woman “who’s looking for a man who could give her a break, like Usher or Justin Timberlake,†but he hopes she’ll settle for the hundredth next best thing. [Mixtape Maestro]
4. Starters DJs, “If I Ruled Viva la Vidaâ€
Nas is definitely the gravy on this Coldplay mash-up. [Hot Biscuits]
5. Kissy Sell Out, “You’re on Fireâ€
English D.J. Kissy Sell Out goes from “pimps up/hos down†to “primp up and hoedown†on this insanely awesome new track. [Fuck You on Friday] —Ehren Gresehover