Monday Morning Music Get-ups #3

1. “Uptown Funk” - Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars

An obligatory party hit, much like “Happy” by Pharrell Williams. I’ve been a massive fan of Mark Ronson since his album, ‘Version’ dropped. This man can do no wrong and as far as I am concerned, he is only one Jewish man I would ever want to be with … Unfortunately he is married (too bad for him).

2.  “Make me Proud” – Drake ft. Nicki Minaj

 

I used to fancy Drake, but Madonna ruined whatever romantic/sexual daydream I had of him after she stuck her medusa-like tongue down his throat. However this song always gets me positively fired up in the mornings. It’s a great beat with Drake repetitively congratulating powerful, strong, boss ass bitches out there (and Nicki Minaj positively reinforcing that), expressing how proud he is of them. A true feminist you are, Drake! #PussyPower

3. “Real Love”/ “Stronger” or anything by – Clean Bandit

I have a strong penchant for big bands, big voices, big sounds, big everything and goddamn, Clean Bandit know exactly what they are doing, every time! There is always so much feeling behind each and every one of their songs, as their music truly exerts the positive energy they’re (successfully) trying to convey. Click here to watch their latest single, "Stronger"

4. “Goldie” – A$AP Rocky

Sick tune, sick beat, sick rhythm, mixed with a catchy hook and A$AP Rocky’s rap vocals. Makes me want to get out my gold chains out, put my grillz and flat cap and get dancin’.

5. “Lose Control” – Missy Elliot ft. Ciara & Fat Man Scoop

An oldie but a goodie (link to Ciara). If you can get through this catchy song without busting out the lyrics or dancing, then you must be a heartless alien.

>>> What music or songs gets you up in the mornings?

x Leah Tortilla

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Monday Morning Music Get-Ups!

I find most mornings I wake up to an alarm clock an absolute struggle. Possibly because I have woken up against my own. Unfortunately on these mornings I do not have the pleasure or the luxury of a sleep in. Nor do I leave myself enough time in the mornings to hit the snooze button for that extra few minute sleep in (#godsend). I must be up, at’em and ready to start my day!

However even after a healthy breakfast and consuming the strongest possible coffee I could ever make; I still feel like resident zombie in zombie land (population: 1) and forever plagued in this state of tiredness.

I have since discovered the only remedy to this state of dreariness is playing some kickass, positive, upbeat morning music get ups to set the ‘rude (aka the ‘attitude’) for the day. Obviously you don’t want to be in a shit one, so I thought I would share with you my top five for April (in no particular order):

1. Duke Dumont, ‘I got u’
This song is like an instant glitter boner of happiness. It makes me think of all things positive: sunshine, warmth, holiday and happiness. You will definitely catch me dancing in the street listening to this beat.

2. Clean Bandit ft. Jess Glynne, ‘Rather Be’
I cannot find fault in this song. It is pure blissfulness! I find myself happily daydreaming of dancing at a roller disco and singing this song to complete strangers on the street.

3. Pharrell Williams ft. Miley Cyrus, ‘Come get it Bae’
Before you diss poor Miley, this funk tune is absolutely, intoxicatingly amazing! Pharrell is killin’ it with his new album 'GIRL'! You’ll be too busy dancing to the playful beat to notice Miley’s vocals. 

4. Bruno Mars, ‘Treasure’

I’m not quite sure what Bruno Mars means by “baby squirrel is a sexy motherf*cker” but every time I hear this tune, I picture myself in a fantastic, elaborate Glee song and dance style performance around their school grounds. Magic!     

5. Bruno Mars, ‘Locked out of Heaven’
If there’s one thing I love about this song it is the amazing use of retro beats, Mark Ronson the producer of this song (and my future Jewish husband) is well known for.

*PS: This song is totally dedicated to me. Mark Ronson just doesn’t know that yet

6. Beyoncé, ‘Flawless’
Somehow I find this song stuck in my head every morning. It could have something to do with the line ‘I woke up like this’ repeated over and over again. This tune is so infectious and Beyoncé asserts so much incredible feminist power in this song, it’s hard to not embrace it. So don’t fight it, ladies. Embrace the power! 

Please let me know of your favourite morning music get ups in the comment space below!

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