RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Best New World Music

1. “Hooka” – Don Omar (single) [9-21-2010] PUERTO RICO. One of reggaeton’s first international superstars releases this pro-weed part track. Go PROP 19!!

2. “Clap Your Hands” – 2NE1 [9-9-2010]. SOUTH KOREA. New pop track released by South Korean all-girl band whose acronym stands for “New Evolution of the 21st Century.”

3. “La Musique” – Yelle [10-5-2010}. FRANCE. An abstract, synthy number by bright, colorful and sassy pop singer unearthed a la MySpace.

4. “Stereo Love” – Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina [8-10-2010]. ROMANIA. Eerie alt-indie euro-dance club track by musician, producer, performer and composer from Bucharest.

5. “Loca” – Shakira [8-31-2010]. COLUMBIA. Horns, lyrics in Spanish with rolling R’s and a shake-your hips beat makes for an upbeat Latina cocktail.

6. “FM Sexy Tan” – El Guincho [9-13-2010]. SPAIN. An oddball R&B crossover track off indie groovster -- Pablo Siaz-Riexa’s (who is from the Canary Islands) second album.

7. “Sun of a Gun” - Oh Land [US debut arrives this Fall]. DENMARK. Euro-siren ballerina from Denmark offers pop-pixie, alt-indie track with glam-sensibility.

8. “Alors an Dance” -- Stromae (re-mix featuring Kanye West and Gilbere Forte] (9-2-2010]. BELGIUM. A smokin’ hot dance track in European Clubs features Kanye remixing and rapping-up an already funky get-ur-booty-on-the-dancefloor track by Belgain singer-songwriter.

9. Flight Facilities featuring Giselle -- “Crave You” [3-26-2010]. AUSTRALIA. Ambient-disco-house groove by Sidney-based Australian duo.

10. “Tu Vuo' Fa' L'americano” -- Renato Carosone [8-6-2010]. ITALY. Old school jazz and swing-infused track by groovy Italian.

11. “Where I’m Going” – Cut Copy (un-released). AUSTRALIA. Australian indie electronic trio drop the summer’s joyful, hand-clapping rock tune. Come on! Lighters in the air, tripsters!

12. “Here Sometimes” – Blonde Redhead [8-24-2010]. JAPAN/ITALY. Italian twin brothers and Japanese art students meet randomly in NYC and form this alternative band that thrive on dissonant guitars and quiet stilted lyrics .

13. “Enter the Ninja” – Die Antwood [7-13-2010]. SOUTH AFRICA. Self-proclaimed “Zef” (“white trash”) South Africans rap in English and Afrikaans over rave-style beats.

14. “We No Speak Americano” – Yolando Be Cool & DCUP [7-20-2010]. AUSTRALIA. A quirky, hot number on the dance club scene comes as a consequence of an Ausssie latin/afro-beat/house collaboration.

15. “Spaceship” – Benny Benassi [6-1-10]. ITALY. An electronica number – big on the dance charts – by fun and fashionable DJ /producer from Milan.

16. “Saturday Night” – Basshunter [7-19-2010]. SWEDEN. Swedish computer nerd turns out dance club track with big beats and electro-pop groove.

17. “Wedding Dress” – Taeyang (of Big Bang) [7-1-2010]. South Korea. First pop track from first full-length solo album by young South Korean.

18. “Come with Me” – Ceo [6-29-10]. SWEDEN. A breezy, Electro-pop track by debut solo effort of former member of the duo The Tough Alliance.

19. “Fembot” – Robyn [6-10-2010]. SWEDEN. More shiny pop-electronica beats from Swedish teen prodigy.

20. “Solitude is Bliss” – Tame Impala [6-28-2010]. AUSTRALIA. Trippy indie-rock track that would mix perfectly with some 70’s psychedica, man.

21. “Waka, Waka (This time for Africa)” – Shakira [6-20-2010]. COLUMBIA. An upbeat world dance sound that stands tall as the official 2010 track for The FIFA World Cup Soccer Tournament.

22. “Africa Must Wake Up” – Damian Marley + Nas, featuring K’naan [5-18-2010]. JAMAIACA, SOMALIA. Easy grooves, primarily of Nas, Damian on the chorus and a great verse by K’naan in his native Somali. One world, baby! Peace!

23. “The Truest Faith” – Korallreven. SWEDEN. Swedish duo of Daniel Tjader and Marcus Joons (of Radio Dept. fame) create blissfully sweet and atmospheric track.

24. “Yeah, Yeah,Yeah” – New Politics [4-27-2010]. DENMARK. An anti-establishment, loud alt-rock track from emerging band out of Copenhagen, Denmark.

25. “Restlessness” – Bastian Laval featuring Layla [3-10-2010]. FRANCE. Euro-club electronica track with various re-mixes by contemporary mix-master out of Paris.

26. “Rollerskate” -- Matias Aguayo [11-29-09]. CHILE. A snappy, trippy, chanting repetitive track that somehow still moves ya by champion of the re-mix.

27. “The Night Before the Funeral” – The Mary Onettes [5-5-2010]. SWEDEN. A snappy, upbeat indie-track off latest 2-track EP.

28. “Heaven’s on Fire” – The Radio Dept. [3-23-1010]. SWEDEN. A flowing indie pop track off recent EP released by rock band out of Lund, Sweden.

29. “Hold You” – Gyptian [3-9-2010]. JAMAICA. Tight, roots-minded reggae from emerging artist from St. Andrew, Jamaica. Ya, mon.

30. “Drummer Boy” -- Debi Nova (single) [2-23-2010]. COSTA RICA. A pop debut single that’s climbing the international dance charts by chica linda from San Jose.

31. “Fall Hard’ – Shout Out Louds [2-23-10]. SWEDEN. Airy, sleek guitar and vocals from proud indie-rock neo-cons out of Stockholm.

32. “Heartbeat” – Nneka [1-26-2010]. NIGERIA. English-language, Neo-soul singer, born in Nigeria and based in German, releases follow-up album after her 2005 debut that features this punchy, tight track that climbed the German charts last year.

33. “Hot” – Inna [12-8-09]. ROMANIA. Hot off the international dance charts, this track by dance singer from Romania glides vocals over plucky electronica.

34. “Give it Up to Me” – Shakira and Lil Wayne [11-10-09]. COLUMBIA. Typical R&B dance grooves from Latina teaming up with hip-hop master and monster producer Timbaland with a splash of Lil Wayne.

RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Best New World Music

1. “Stereo Love” – Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina [8-10-2010]. ROMANIA. Eerie alt-indie euro-dance club track by musician, producer, performer and composer from Bucharest.

2. “Loca” – Shakira [8-31-2010]. COLUMBIA. Horns, lyrics in Spanish with rolling R’s and a shake-your hips beat makes for an upbeat Latina cocktail.

3. “FM Sexy Tan” – El Guincho [9-13-2010]. SPAIN. An oddball R&B crossover track off indie groovster -- Pablo Siaz-Riexa’s (who is from the Canary Islands) second album.

4. “Sun of a Gun” - Oh Land [US debut arrives this Fall]. DENMARK. Euro-siren ballerina from Denmark offers pop-pixie, alt-indie track with glam-sensibility.

5. “Alors an Dance” -- Stromae (re-mix featuring Kanye West and Gilbere Forte] (9-2-2010]. BELGIUM. A smokin’ hot dance track in European Clubs features Kanye remixing and rapping-up an already funky get-ur-booty-on-the-dancefloor track by Belgain singer-songwriter.

6. Flight Facilities featuring Giselle -- “Crave You” [3-26-2010]. AUSTRALIA. Ambient-disco-house groove by Sidney-based Australian duo.

7. “Tu Vuo' Fa' L'americano” -- Renato Carosone [8-6-2010]. ITALY. Old school jazz and swing-infused track by groovy Italian.

8. “Crystal Meth Christian” – Teddybears feat. The Flaming Lips [un-released]. SWEDEN. Electronic-leaning Swedish beatmasters cook up warm, gurgling funk while the Lips’ Wayne Coyne points a finger at the titular Christian.

9. “Where I’m Going” – Cut Copy (un-released). AUSTRALIA. Australian indie electronic trio drop the summer’s joyful, hand-clapping rock tune. Come on! Lighters in the air, tripsters!

10. “Here Sometimes” – Blonde Redhead [8-24-2010]. JAPAN/ITALY. Italian twin brothers and Japanese art students meet randomly in NYC and form this alternative band that thrive on dissonant guitars and quiet stilted lyrics .

11. “Enter the Ninja” – Die Antwood [7-13-2010]. SOUTH AFRICA. Self-proclaimed “Zef” (“white trash”) South Africans rap in English and Afrikaans over rave-style beats.

12. “We No Speak Americano” – Yolando Be Cool & DCUP [7-20-2010]. AUSTRALIA. A quirky, hot number on the dance club scene comes as a consequence of an Ausssie latin/afro-beat/house collaboration.

13. “Spaceship” – Benny Benassi [6-1-10]. ITALY. An electronica number – big on the dance charts – by fun and fashionable DJ /producer from Milan.

14. “Yerbatero” – Juanes [6-10-2010]. COLUMBIA. A pop rock track from Latin powerhouse.

15. “Saturday Night” – Basshunter [7-19-2010]. SWEDEN. Swedish computer nerd turns out dance club track with big beats and electro-pop groove.

16. “Wedding Dress” – Taeyang (of Big Bang) [7-1-2010]. South Korea. First pop track from first full-length solo album by young South Korean.

17. “Come with Me” – Ceo [6-29-10]. SWEDEN. A breezy, Electro-pop track by debut solo effort of former member of the duo The Tough Alliance.

18. “Fembot” – Robyn [6-10-2010]. SWEDEN. More shiny pop-electronica beats from Swedish teen prodigy.

19. “Solitude is Bliss” – Tame Impala [6-28-2010]. AUSTRALIA. Trippy indie-rock track that would mix perfectly with some 70’s psychedica, man.

20. “Waka, Waka (This time for Africa)” – Shakira [6-20-2010]. COLUMBIA. An upbeat world dance sound that stands tall as the official 2010 track for The FIFA World Cup Soccer Tournament.

21. “Africa Must Wake Up” – Damian Marley + Nas, featuring K’naan [5-18-2010]. JAMAICA, SOMALIA. Easy grooves, primarily of Nas, Damian on the chorus and a great verse by K’naan in his native Somali. One world, baby! Peace!

22. “The Truest Faith” – Korallreven. SWEDEN. Swedish duo of Daniel Tjader and Marcus Joons (of Radio Dept. fame) create blissfully sweet and atmospheric track.

23. “Yeah, Yeah,Yeah” – New Politics [4-27-2010]. DENMARK. An anti-establishment, loud alt-rock track from emerging band out of Copenhagen, Denmark.
24. “Restlessness” – Bastian Laval featuring Layla [3-10-2010]. FRANCE. Euro-club electronica track with various re-mixes by contemporary mix-master out of Paris.

25. “Rollerskate” -- Matias Aguayo [11-29-09]. CHILE. A snappy, trippy, chanting repetitive track that somehow still moves ya by champion of the re-mix.

26. “The Night Before the Funeral” – The Mary Onettes [5-5-2010]. SWEDEN. A snappy, upbeat indie-track off latest 2-track EP.

27. “I Don’t Like Your Band” – Annie [10-1909]. NORWAY. Off sophomore album dance pop with cheeky attitude equals electronica pop.

28. “Heaven’s on Fire” – The Radio Dept. [3-23-1010]. SWEDEN. A flowing indie pop track off recent EP released by rock band out of Lund, Sweden.

29. “Hold You” – Gyptian [3-9-2010]. JAMAICA. Tight, roots-minded reggae from emerging artist from St. Andrew, Jamaica. Ya, mon.

30. “Drummer Boy” -- Debi Nova (single) [2-23-2010]. COSTA RICA. A pop debut single that’s climbing the international dance charts by chica linda from San Jose.

31. “Fall Hard’ – Shout Out Louds [2-23-10]. SWEDEN. Airy, sleek guitar and vocals from proud indie-rock neo-cons out of Stockholm.

32. “Heartbeat” – Nneka [1-26-2010]. NIGERIA. English-language, Neo-soul singer, born in Nigeria and based in German, releases follow-up album after her 2005 debut that features this punchy, tight track that climbed the German charts last year.

33. “You & I” – Medina, Deadmau5 Remix [10-12-09 in UK]. DENMARK. The English version of the track is sure to capitalize on Denmark’s biggest ht of the past 12 months.

34. “Low Rising” – The Swell Season [10-27-09]. IRELAND/CZECH REPULIC. A Van Morrison-inspired, bluesy-rock track by former-lover duet that smacks of 60’s folk harmonies.

35. “Hot” – Inna [12-8-09]. ROMANIA. Hot off the international dance charts, this track by dance singer from Romania glides vocals over plucky electronica.

36. “Sweet Disposition” – The Temper Trap [10-13-09]. AUSTRALIA. Choirboy vocals combined with U2-influenced guitars on this dreamy lead track off debut album from band out of Melbourne.

37. Bebel Gilberto – “Sun is Shining” [9-29-09]. BRAZIL. A sexy cover of Bob Marley’s classic – ½ Portuguese and ½ English -- by Brazilian beauty descended from fine musical bloodline.

38. “Give it Up to Me” – Shakira and Lil Wayne [11-10-09]. COLUMBIA. Typical R&B dance grooves from Latina teaming up with hip-hop master and monster producer Timbaland with a splash of Lil Wayne.

39. “Looking for Paradise” – Alejandro Sanz featuring Alicia Keys [9-29-09]. SPAIN. The most commercially successful Spanish singer of all time pairs up with American R&B songstress to cue up an alternating acoustic duet sung in each performer’s native tongue.

40. “Nobody” – Wonder Girls [10-11-09]. SOUTH KOREA. Repetitive pop dance track from all-girl band out of South Korea.

41. “Baby” – Devendra Banhart [10-23-09]. VENEZUELA. Spare and easy alt-track by indie-rocker who grew up in Caracas and L.A.

42. “Mrs. Cold” – Kings of Convenience [10-20-09]. NORWAY. A Euro-version of Simon & Garfunkel, these (Bergen,) Norwegians lay out a mellow beach-groove a la blended harmony duets and spinning acoustic strings.

43. “Feel it in My Bones” – Tiesto featuring Tagan and Sara [10-6-09]. HOLLAND/CANADA. A euro-pop chic track from notable Dutch electronica DJ’s latest album, loaded with guest appearances and produced by Timbaland.

44. Raveonettes – “Last Dance” [10-6-09]. DENMARK. First dreamy-pop single from forthcoming album hits.

RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Best New World Music

1. “Sun of a Gun” - Oh Land [US debut arrives this Fall]. DENMARK. Euro-siren ballerina from Denmark offers pop-pixie, alt-indie track with glam-sensibility.

2. “Alors an Dance” -- Stromae (re-mix featuring Kanye West and Gilbere Forte] (9-2-2010]. BELGIUM. A smokin’ hot dance track in European Clubs features Kanye remixing and rapping-up an already funky get-ur-booty-on-the-dancefloor track by Belgain singer-songwriter.

3. Flight Facilities featuring Giselle -- “Crave You” [3-26-2010]. AUSTRALIA. Ambient-disco-house groove by Sidney-based Australian duo.

4. “Tu Vuo' Fa' L'americano” -- Renato Carosone [8-6-2010]. ITALY. Old school jazz and swing-infused track by groovy Italian.

5. “Crystal Meth Christian” – Teddybears feat. The Flaming Lips [un-released]. SWEDEN. Electronic-leaning Swedish beatmasters cook up warm, gurgling funk while the Lips’ Wayne Coyne points a finger at the titular Christian.

6. “Where I’m Going” – Cut Copy (un-released). AUSTRALIA. Australian indie electronic trio drop the summer’s joyful, hand-clapping rock tune. Come on! Lighters in the air, tripsters!

7. “Here Sometimes” – Blonde Redhead [8-24-2010]. JAPAN/ITALY. Italian twin brothers and Japanese art students meet randomly in NYC and form this alternative band that thrive on dissonant guitars and quiet stilted lyrics .

8. “Enter the Ninja” – Die Antwood [7-13-2010]. SOUTH AFRICA. Self-proclaimed “Zef” (“white trash”) South Africans rap in English and Afrikaans over rave-style beats.

9. “We No Speak Americano” – Yolando Be Cool & DCUP [7-20-2010]. AUSTRALIA. A quirky, hot number on the dance club scene comes as a consequence of an Ausssie latin/afro-beat/house collaboration.

10. “Spaceship” – Benny Benassi [6-1-10]. ITALY. An electronica number – big on the dance charts – by fun and fashionable DJ /producer from Milan.

11. “Yerbatero” – Juanes [6-10-2010]. COLUMBIA. A pop rock track from Latin powerhouse.

12. “Saturday Night” – Basshunter [7-19-2010]. SWEDEN. Swedish computer nerd turns out dance club track with big beats and electro-pop groove.

13. “Wedding Dress” – Taeyang (of Big Bang) [7-1-2010]. South Korea. First pop track from first full-length solo album by young South Korean.

14. “Come with Me” – Ceo [6-29-10]. SWEDEN. A breezy, Electro-pop track by debut solo effort of former member of the duo The Tough Alliance.

15. “Fembot” – Robyn [6-10-2010]. SWEDEN. More shiny pop-electronica beats from Swedish teen prodigy.

16. “Solitude is Bliss” – Tame Impala [6-28-2010]. AUSTRALIA. Trippy indie-rock track that would mix perfectly with some 70’s psychedica, man.

17. “Waka, Waka (This time for Africa)” – Shakira [6-20-2010]. COLUMBIA. An upbeat world dance sound that stands tall as the official 2010 track for The FIFA World Cup Soccer Tournament.

18. “Africa Must Wake Up” – Damian Marley + Nas, featuring K’naan [5-18-2010]. JAMAIACA, SOMALIA. Easy grooves, primarily of Nas, Damian on the chorus and a great verse by K’naan in his native Somali. One world, baby! Peace!

19. “The Truest Faith” – Korallreven. SWEDEN. Swedish duo of Daniel Tjader and Marcus Joons (of Radio Dept. fame) create blissfully sweet and atmospheric track.

20. “Yeah, Yeah,Yeah” – New Politics [4-27-2010]. DENMARK. An anti-establishment, loud alt-rock track from emerging band out of Copenhagen, Denmark.

21. “Restlessness” – Bastian Laval featuring Layla [3-10-2010]. FRANCE. Euro-club electronica track with various re-mixes by contemporary mix-master out of Paris.

22. “Rollerskate” -- Matias Aguayo [11-29-09]. CHILE. A snappy, trippy, chanting repetitive track that somehow still moves ya by champion of the re-mix.

23. “The Night Before the Funeral” – The Mary Onettes [5-5-2010]. SWEDEN. A snappy, upbeat indie-track off latest 2-track EP.

24. “I Don’t Like Your Band” – Annie [10-1909]. NORWAY. Off sophomore album dance pop with cheeky attitude equals electronica pop.

25. “Heaven’s on Fire” – The Radio Dept. [3-23-1010]. SWEDEN. A flowing indie pop track off recent EP released by rock band out of Lund, Sweden.

26. “Hold You” – Gyptian [3-9-2010]. JAMAICA. Tight, roots-minded reggae from emerging artist from St. Andrew, Jamaica. Ya, mon.

27. “Drummer Boy” -- Debi Nova (single) [2-23-2010]. COSTA RICA. A pop debut single that’s climbing the international dance charts by chica linda from San Jose.

28. “Fall Hard’ – Shout Out Louds [2-23-10]. SWEDEN. Airy, sleek guitar and vocals from proud indie-rock neo-cons out of Stockholm.

29. “Heartbeat” – Nneka [1-26-2010]. NIGERIA. English-language, Neo-soul singer, born in Nigeria and based in German, releases follow-up album after her 2005 debut that features this punchy, tight track that climbed the German charts last year.

30. “You & I” – Medina, Deadmau5 Remix [10-12-09 in UK]. DENMARK. The English version of the track is sure to capitalize on Denmark’s biggest ht of the past 12 months.

31. “Low Rising” – The Swell Season [10-27-09]. IRELAND/CZECH REPULIC. A Van Morrison-inspired, bluesy-rock track by former-lover duet that smacks of 60’s folk harmonies.

32. “Hot” – Inna [12-8-09]. ROMANIA. Hot off the international dance charts, this track by dance singer from Romania glides vocals over plucky electronica.

33. “Sweet Disposition” – The Temper Trap [10-13-09]. AUSTRALIA. Choirboy vocals combined with U2-influenced guitars on this dreamy lead track off debut album from band out of Melbourne.

34. Bebel Gilberto – “Sun is Shining” [9-29-09]. BRAZIL. A sexy cover of Bob Marley’s classic – ½ Portuguese and ½ English -- by Brazilian beauty descended from fine musical bloodline.

35. “Give it Up to Me” – Shakira and Lil Wayne [11-10-09]. COLUMBIA. Typical R&B dance grooves from Latina teaming up with hip-hop master and monster producer Timbaland with a splash of Lil Wayne.

36. “Looking for Paradise” – Alejandro Sanz featuring Alicia Keys [9-29-09]. SPAIN. The most commercially successful Spanish singer of all time pairs up with American R&B songstress to cue up an alternating acoustic duet sung in each performer’s native tongue.

37. “Nobody” – Wonder Girls [10-11-09]. SOUTH KOREA. Repetitive pop dance track from all-girl band out of South Korea.

38. “Baby” – Devendra Banhart [10-23-09]. VENEZUELA. Spare and easy alt-track by indie-rocker who grew up in Caracas and L.A.

39. “Mrs. Cold” – Kings of Convenience [10-20-09]. NORWAY. A Euro-version of Simon & Garfunkel, these (Bergen,) Norwegians lay out a mellow beach-groove a la blended harmony duets and spinning acoustic strings.

40. “Feel it in My Bones” – Tiesto featuring Tagan and Sara [10-6-09]. HOLLAND/CANADA. A euro-pop chic track from notable Dutch electronica DJ’s latest album, loaded with guest appearances and produced by Timbaland.

41. Raveonettes – “Last Dance” [10-6-09]. DENMARK. First dreamy-pop single from forthcoming album hits.

RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Best New World Music

1. “Crystal Meth Christian” – Teddybears feat. The Flaming Lips [un-released]. SWEDEN. Electronic-leaning Swedish beatmasters cook up warm, gurgling funk while the Lips’ Wayne Coyne points a finger at the titular Christian.

2. “Where I’m Going” – Cut Copy (un-released). AUSTRALIA. Australian indie electronic trio drop the summer’s joyful, hand-clapping rock tune. Come on! Lighters in the air, tripsters!

3. “Here Sometimes” – Blonde Redhead [8-24-2010]. JAPAN/ITALY. Italian twin brothers and Japanese art students meet randomly in NYC and form this alternative band that thrive on dissonant guitars and quiet stilted lyrics .

4. “Enter the Ninja” – Die Antwood [7-13-2010]. SOUTH AFRICA. Self-proclaimed “Zef” (“white trash”) South Africans rap in English and Afrikaans over rave-style beats.

5. “We No Speak Americano” – Yolando Be Cool & DCUP [7-20-2010]. AUSTRALIA. A quirky, hot number on the dance club scene comes as a consequence of an Ausssie latin/afro-beat/house collaboration.

6. “Spaceship” – Benny Benassi [6-1-10]. ITALY. An electronica number – big on the dance charts – by fun and fashionable DJ /producer from Milan.

7. “Yerbatero” – Juanes [6-10-2010]. COLUMBIA. A pop rock track from Latin powerhouse.

8. “Saturday Night” – Basshunter [7-19-2010]. SWEDEN. Swedish computer nerd turns out dance club track with big beats and electro-pop groove.

9. “Wedding Dress” – Taeyang (of Big Bang) [7-1-2010]. South Korea. First pop track from first full-length solo album by young South Korean.

10. “Come with Me” – Ceo [6-29-10]. SWEDEN. A breezy, Electro-pop track by debut solo effort of former member of the duo The Tough Alliance.

11. “Fembot” – Robyn [6-10-2010]. SWEDEN. More shiny pop-electronica beats from Swedish teen prodigy.

12. “Solitude is Bliss” – Tame Impala [6-28-2010]. AUSTRALIA. Trippy indie-rock track that would mix perfectly with some 70’s psychedica, man.

13. “Waka, Waka (This time for Africa)” – Shakira [6-20-2010]. COLUMBIA. An upbeat world dance sound that stands tall as the official 2010 track for The FIFA World Cup Soccer Tournament.

14. “Africa Must Wake Up” – Damian Marley + Nas, featuring K’naan [5-18-2010]. JAMAIACA, SOMALIA. Easy grooves, primarily of Nas, Damian on the chorus and a great verse by K’naan in his native Somali. One world, baby! Peace!

15. “The Truest Faith” – Korallreven. SWEDEN. Swedish duo of Daniel Tjader and Marcus Joons (of Radio Dept. fame) create blissfully sweet and atmospheric track.

16. “Yeah, Yeah,Yeah” – New Politics [4-27-2010]. DENMARK. An anti-establishment, loud alt-rock track from emerging band out of Copenhagen, Denmark.

17. “Restlessness” – Bastian Laval featuring Layla [3-10-2010]. FRANCE. Euro-club electronica track with various re-mixes by contemporary mix-master out of Paris.

18. “Rollerskate” -- Matias Aguayo [11-29-09]. CHILE. A snappy, trippy, chanting repetitive track that somehow still moves ya by champion of the re-mix.

19. “The Night Before the Funeral” – The Mary Onettes [5-5-2010]. SWEDEN. A snappy, upbeat indie-track off latest 2-track EP.

20. “I Don’t Like Your Band” – Annie [10-1909]. NORWAY. Off sophomore album dance pop with cheeky attitude equals electronica pop.

21. “Heaven’s on Fire” – The Radio Dept. [3-23-1010]. SWEDEN. A flowing indie pop track off recent EP released by rock band out of Lund, Sweden.

22. “Hold You” – Gyptian [3-9-2010]. JAMAICA. Tight, roots-minded reggae from emerging artist from St. Andrew, Jamaica. Ya, mon.

23. “Drummer Boy” -- Debi Nova (single) [2-23-2010]. COSTA RICA. A pop debut single that’s climbing the international dance charts by chica linda from San Jose.

24. “Fall Hard’ – Shout Out Louds [2-23-10]. SWEDEN. Airy, sleek guitar and vocals from proud indie-rock neo-cons out of Stockholm.

25. “Heartbeat” – Nneka [1-26-2010]. NIGERIA. English-language, Neo-soul singer, born in Nigeria and based in German, releases follow-up album after her 2005 debut that features this punchy, tight track that climbed the German charts last year.

26. “You & I” – Medina, Deadmau5 Remix [10-12-09 in UK]. DENMARK. The English version of the track is sure to capitalize on Denmark’s biggest ht of the past 12 months.

27. “Low Rising” – The Swell Season [10-27-09]. IRELAND/CZECH REPULIC. A Van Morrison-inspired, bluesy-rock track by former-lover duet that smacks of 60’s folk harmonies.

28. “Hot” – Inna [12-8-09]. ROMANIA. Hot off the international dance charts, this track by dance singer from Romania glides vocals over plucky electronica.

29. “Sweet Disposition” – The Temper Trap [10-13-09]. AUSTRALIA. Choirboy vocals combined with U2-influenced guitars on this dreamy lead track off debut album from band out of Melbourne.

30. Bebel Gilberto – “Sun is Shining” [9-29-09]. BRAZIL. A sexy cover of Bob Marley’s classic – ½ Portuguese and ½ English -- by Brazilian beauty descended from fine musical bloodline.

31. “Give it Up to Me” – Shakira and Lil Wayne [11-10-09]. COLUMBIA. Typical R&B dance grooves from Latina teaming up with hip-hop master and monster producer Timbaland with a splash of Lil Wayne.

32. “Looking for Paradise” – Alejandro Sanz featuring Alicia Keys [9-29-09]. SPAIN. The most commercially successful Spanish singer of all time pairs up with American R&B songstress to cue up an alternating acoustic duet sung in each performer’s native tongue.

33. “Nobody” – Wonder Girls [10-11-09]. SOUTH KOREA. Repetitive pop dance track from all-girl band out of South Korea.

34. “Baby” – Devendra Banhart [10-23-09]. VENEZUELA. Spare and easy alt-track by indie-rocker who grew up in Caracas and L.A.

35. “Mrs. Cold” – Kings of Convenience [10-20-09]. NORWAY. A Euro-version of Simon & Garfunkel, these (Bergen,) Norwegians lay out a mellow beach-groove a la blended harmony duets and spinning acoustic strings.

36. “Feel it in My Bones” – Tiesto featuring Tagan and Sara [10-6-09]. HOLLAND/CANADA. A euro-pop chic track from notable Dutch electronica DJ’s latest album, loaded with guest appearances and produced by Timbaland.

37. Raveonettes – “Last Dance” [10-6-09]. DENMARK. First dreamy-pop single from forthcoming album hits.

1. “We No Speak Americano” – Yolando Be Cool & DCUP [7-20-2010]. AUSTRALIA. A quirky, hot number on the dance club scene comes as a consequence of an Ausssie latin/afro-beat/house collaboration.

2. “Spaceship” – Benny Benassi [6-1-10]. ITALY. An electronica number – big on the dance charts – by fun and fashionable DJ /producer from Milan.

3. “Yerbatero” – Juanes [6-10-2010]. COLUMBIA. A pop rock track from Latin powerhouse.

4. “Saturday Night” – Basshunter [7-19-2010]. SWEDEN. Swedish computer nerd turns out dance club track with big beats and electro-pop groove.

5. “Wedding Dress” – Taeyang (of Big Bang) [7-1-2010]. South Korea. First pop track from first full-length solo album by young South Korean.

6. “Come with Me” – Ceo [6-29-10]. SWEDEN. A breezy, Electro-pop track by debut solo effort of former member of the duo The Tough Alliance.

7. “Fembot” – Robyn [6-10-2010]. SWEDEN. More shiny pop-electronica beats from Swedish teen prodigy.

8. “Solitude is Bliss” – Tame Impala [6-28-2010]. AUSTRALIA. Trippy indie-rock track that would mix perfectly with some 70’s psychedica, man.

9. “Waka, Waka (This time for Africa)” – Shakira [6-20-2010]. COLUMBIA. An upbeat world dance sound that stands tall as the official 2010 track for The FIFA World Cup Soccer Tournament.

10. “Africa Must Wake Up” – Damian Marley + Nas, featuring K’naan [5-18-2010]. JAMAIACA, SOMALIA. Easy grooves, primarily of Nas, Damian on the chorus and a great verse by K’naan in his native Somali. One world, baby! Peace!

11. “The Truest Faith” – Korallreven. SWEDEN. Swedish duo of Daniel Tjader and Marcus Joons (of Radio Dept. fame) create blissfully sweet and atmospheric track.

12. “Yeah, Yeah,Yeah” – New Politics [4-27-2010]. DENMARK. An anti-establishment, loud alt-rock track from emerging band out of Copenhagen, Denmark.

13. “Restlessness” – Bastian Laval featuring Layla [3-10-2010]. FRANCE. Euro-club electronica track with various re-mixes by contemporary mix-master out of Paris.

14. “Rollerskate” -- Matias Aguayo [11-29-09]. CHILE. A snappy, trippy, chanting repetitive track that somehow still moves ya by champion of the re-mix.

15. “The Night Before the Funeral” – The Mary Onettes [5-5-2010]. SWEDEN. A snappy, upbeat indie-track off latest 2-track EP.

16. “I Don’t Like Your Band” – Annie [10-1909]. NORWAY. Off sophomore album dance pop with cheeky attitude equals electronica pop.

17. “Heaven’s on Fire” – The Radio Dept. [3-23-1010]. SWEDEN. A flowing indie pop track off recent EP released by rock band out of Lund, Sweden.

18. “Hold You” – Gyptian [3-9-2010]. JAMAICA. Tight, roots-minded reggae from emerging artist from St. Andrew, Jamaica. Ya, mon.

19. “Drummer Boy” -- Debi Nova (single) [2-23-2010]. COSTA RICA. A pop debut single that’s climbing the international dance charts by chica linda from San Jose.

20. “Fall Hard’ – Shout Out Louds [2-23-10]. SWEDEN. Airy, sleek guitar and vocals from proud indie-rock neo-cons out of Stockholm.

21. “Heartbeat” – Nneka [1-26-2010]. NIGERIA. English-language, Neo-soul singer, born in Nigeria and based in German, releases follow-up album after her 2005 debut that features this punchy, tight track that climbed the German charts last year.

22. “You & I” – Medina, Deadmau5 Remix [10-12-09 in UK]. DENMARK. The English version of the track is sure to capitalize on Denmark’s biggest ht of the past 12 months.

23. “Low Rising” – The Swell Season [10-27-09]. IRELAND/CZECH REPULIC. A Van Morrison-inspired, bluesy-rock track by former-lover duet that smacks of 60’s folk harmonies.

24. “Hot” – Inna [12-8-09]. ROMANIA. Hot off the international dance charts, this track by dance singer from Romania glides vocals over plucky electronica.

25. “Sweet Disposition” – The Temper Trap [10-13-09]. AUSTRALIA. Choirboy vocals combined with U2-influenced guitars on this dreamy lead track off debut album from band out of Melbourne.

26. Bebel Gilberto – “Sun is Shining” [9-29-09]. BRAZIL. A sexy cover of Bob Marley’s classic – ½ Portuguese and ½ English -- by Brazilian beauty descended from fine musical bloodline.

27. “Give it Up to Me” – Shakira and Lil Wayne [11-10-09]. COLUMBIA. Typical R&B dance grooves from Latina teaming up with hip-hop master and monster producer Timbaland with a splash of Lil Wayne.

28. “Looking for Paradise” – Alejandro Sanz featuring Alicia Keys [9-29-09]. SPAIN. The most commercially successful Spanish singer of all time pairs up with American R&B songstress to cue up an alternating acoustic duet sung in each performer’s native tongue.

29. “Nobody” – Wonder Girls [10-11-09]. SOUTH KOREA. Repetitive pop dance track from all-girl band out of South Korea.

30. “Baby” – Devendra Banhart [10-23-09]. VENEZUELA. Spare and easy alt-track by indie-rocker who grew up in Caracas and L.A.

31. “Mrs. Cold” – Kings of Convenience [10-20-09]. NORWAY. A Euro-version of Simon & Garfunkel, these (Bergen,) Norwegians lay out a mellow beach-groove a la blended harmony duets and spinning acoustic strings.

32. “Feel it in My Bones” – Tiesto featuring Tagan and Sara [10-6-09]. HOLLAND/CANADA. A euro-pop chic track from notable Dutch electronica DJ’s latest album, loaded with guest appearances and produced by Timbaland.

33. Raveonettes – “Last Dance” [10-6-09]. DENMARK. First dreamy-pop single from forthcoming album hits.

… The Following Tracks are Among the Best NEW Tracks in WORLD MUSIC but are currently unavailable on Playlist.com. Still worth checking out!...

1. “Love in the City” – Thee Attacks [4-12-2010]. DENMARK. A retro groove track -- 60’s garage R&B – off latesttalbum by young Danish mods.

2. “Something About You” – Shook {MySpace}. NETHERLANDS. A contemporary electrico-synth track off new EP release by Netherlands mix-master.

3. Gotan Project – “Rayuela” [4-2-2010]. FRANCE. Ever-sultry with old school jazzy beats, the ambient tango-meets electronica sound rolls on.

4. “Afia” – Angelique Kidjo [4-6-2010]. BENIN. Brazil-inspired, exotic and flowing number by African vocalist from Benin ( -- the birthplace of voodoo!).

RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Best New World Music

1. “Come with Me” – Ceo [6-29-10]. SWEDEN. A breezy, Electro-pop track by debut solo effort of former member of the duo The Tough Alliance.

2. “Fembot” – Robyn [6-10-2010]. SWEDEN. More shiny pop-electronica beats from Swedish teen prodigy.

3. “Solitude is Bliss” – Tame Impala [6-28-2010]. AUSTRALIA. Trippy indie-rock track that would mix perfectly with some 70’s psychedica, man.

4. “Waka, Waka (This time for Africa)” – Shakira [6-20-2010]. COLUMBIA. An upbeat world dance sound that stands tall as the official 2010 track for The FIFA World Cup Soccer Tournament.

5. “Africa Must Wake Up” – Damian Marley + Nas, featuring K’naan [5-18-2010]. JAMAIACA, SOMALIA. Easy grooves, primarily of Nas, Damian on the chorus and a great verse by K’naan in his native Somali. One world, baby! Peace!

6. “The Truest Faith” – Korallreven. SWEDEN. Swedish duo of Daniel Tjader and Marcus Joons (of Radio Dept. fame) create blissfully sweet and atmospheric track.

7. “Yeah, Yeah,Yeah” – New Politics [4-27-2010]. DENMARK. An anti-establishment, loud alt-rock track from emerging band out of Copenhagen, Denmark.

8. “Restlessness” – Bastian Laval featuring Layla [3-10-2010]. FRANCE. Euro-club electronica track with various re-mixes by contemporary mix-master out of Paris.

9. “Rollerskate” -- Matias Aguayo [11-29-09]. CHILE. A snappy, trippy, chanting repetitive track that somehow still moves ya by champion of the re-mix.

10. “The Night Before the Funeral” – The Mary Onettes [5-5-2010]. SWEDEN. A snappy, upbeat indie-track off latest 2-track EP.

11. “I Don’t Like Your Band” – Annie [10-1909]. NORWAY. Off sophomore album dance pop with cheeky attitude equals electronica pop.

12. “Heaven’s on Fire” – The Radio Dept. [3-23-1010]. SWEDEN. A flowing indie pop track off recent EP released by rock band out of Lund, Sweden.

13. “Hold You” – Gyptian [3-9-2010]. JAMAICA. Tight, roots-minded reggae from emerging artist from St. Andrew, Jamaica. Ya, mon.

14. “Drummer Boy” -- Debi Nova (single) [2-23-2010]. COSTA RICA. A pop debut single that’s climbing the international dance charts by chica linda from San Jose.

15. “Fall Hard’ – Shout Out Louds [2-23-10]. SWEDEN. Airy, sleek guitar and vocals from proud indie-rock neo-cons out of Stockholm.

16. “Heartbeat” – Nneka [1-26-2010]. NIGERIA. English-language, Neo-soul singer, born in Nigeria and based in German, releases follow-up album after her 2005 debut that features this punchy, tight track that climbed the German charts last year.

17. “You & I” – Medina, Deadmau5 Remix [10-12-09 in UK]. DENMARK. The English version of the track is sure to capitalize on Denmark’s biggest ht of the past 12 months.

18. “Low Rising” – The Swell Season [10-27-09]. IRELAND/CZECH REPULIC. A Van Morrison-inspired, bluesy-rock track by former-lover duet that smacks of 60’s folk harmonies.

19. “Hot” – Inna [12-8-09]. ROMANIA. Hot off the international dance charts, this track by dance singer from Romania glides vocals over plucky electronica.

20. “Sweet Disposition” – The Temper Trap [10-13-09]. AUSTRALIA. Choirboy vocals combined with U2-influenced guitars on this dreamy lead track off debut album from band out of Melbourne.

21. “One Love” – David Guetta featuring Estelle [8-25-09]. FRANCE. French DJ combines electronica with dance beats and here features the soulful R*B songstress Estelle to carry the dance beat.

22. Bebel Gilberto – “Sun is Shining” [9-29-09]. BRAZIL. A sexy cover of Bob Marley’s classic – ½ Portuguese and ½ English -- by Brazilian beauty descended from fine musical bloodline.

23. “Give it Up to Me” – Shakira and Lil Wayne [11-10-09]. COLUMBIA. Typical R&B dance grooves from Latina teaming up with hip-hop master and monster producer Timbaland with a splash of Lil Wayne.

24. “Looking for Paradise” – Alejandro Sanz featuring Alicia Keys [9-29-09]. SPAIN. The most commercially successful Spanish singer of all time pairs up with American R&B songstress to cue up an alternating acoustic duet sung in each performer’s native tongue.

25. “Buster Vodoo” – Rodrigo y Gabriela [9-8-09]. MEXICO. Groovin’ strummin’ guitar instrumental by duo out of Mexico City.

26. “Nobody” – Wonder Girls [10-11-09]. SOUTH KOREA. Repetitive pop dance track from all-girl band out of South Korea.

27. “Baby” – Devendra Banhart [10-23-09]. VENEZUELA. Spare and easy alt-track by indie-rocker who grew up in Caracas and L.A.

28. “Letters from the Sky” – Civil Twilight [7-21-09]. SOUTH AFRICA. Dramatic alt-rock track from sophomore album by band originally from Cape Town, South Africa, who moved to LA in 2005 then to Nashville.

29. “Mrs. Cold” – Kings of Convenience [10-20-09]. NORWAY. A Euro-version of Simon & Garfunkel, these (Bergen,) Norwegians lay out a mellow beach-groove a la blended harmony duets and spinning acoustic strings.

30. “Feel it in My Bones” – Tiesto featuring Tagan and Sara [10-6-09]. HOLLAND/CANADA. A euro-pop chic track from notable Dutch electronica DJ’s latest album, loaded with guest appearances and produced by Timbaland.

31. Raveonettes – “Last Dance” [10-6-09]. DENMARK. First dreamy-pop single from forthcoming album hits.

… The Following Tracks are Among the Best NEW Tracks in WORLD MUSIC but are currently unavailable on Playlist.com. Still worth checking out!...

1. “Love in the City” – Thee Attacks [4-12-2010]. DENMARK. A retro groove track -- 60’s garage R&B – off latesttalbum by young Danish mods.

2. “Something About You” – Shook {MySpace}. NETHERLANDS. A contemporary electrico-synth track off new EP release by Netherlands mix-master.

3. Gotan Project – “Rayuela” [4-2-2010]. FRANCE. Ever-sultry with old school jazzy beats, the ambient tango-meets electronica sound rolls on.

4. “Afia” – Angelique Kidjo [4-6-2010]. BENIN. Brazil-inspired, exotic and flowing number by African vocalist from Benin ( -- the birthplace of voodoo!).

RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Best New World Music

1. “Waka, Waka (This time for Africa)” – Shakira [6-20-2010]. COLUMBIA. An upbeat world dance sound that stands tall as the official 2010 track for The FIFA World Cup Soccer Tournament.

2. “Africa Must Wake Up” – Damian Marley + Nas, featuring K’naan [5-18-2010]. JAMAIACA, SOMALIA. Easy grooves, primarily of Nas, Damian on the chorus and a great verse by K’naan in his native Somali. One world, baby! Peace!

3. “The Truest Faith” – Korallreven. SWEDEN. Swedish duo of Daniel Tjader and Marcus Joons (of Radio Dept. fame) create blissfully sweet and atmospheric track.

4. “Yeah, Yeah,Yeah” – New Politics [4-27-2010]. DENMARK. An anti-establishment, loud alt-rock track from emerging band out of Copenhagen, Denmark.

5. “Restlessness” – Bastian Laval featuring Layla [3-10-2010]. FRANCE. Euro-club electronica track with various re-mixes by contemporary mix-master out of Paris.

6. “Rollerskate” -- Matias Aguayo [11-29-09]. CHILE. A snappy, trippy, chanting repetitive track that somehow still moves ya by champion of the re-mix.

7. “The Night Before the Funeral” – The Mary Onettes [5-5-2010]. SWEDEN. A snappy, upbeat indie-track off latest 2-track EP.

8. “I Don’t Like Your Band” – Annie [10-1909]. NORWAY. Off sophomore album dance pop with cheeky attitude equals electronica pop.

9. “Heaven’s on Fire” – The Radio Dept. [3-23-1010]. SWEDEN. A flowing indie pop track off recent EP released by rock band out of Lund, Sweden.

10. “Hold You” – Gyptian [3-9-2010]. JAMAICA. Tight, roots-minded reggae from emerging artist from St. Andrew, Jamaica. Ya, mon.

11. “Drummer Boy” -- Debi Nova (single) [2-23-2010]. COSTA RICA. A pop debut single that’s climbing the international dance charts by chica linda from San Jose.

12. “Fall Hard’ – Shout Out Louds [2-23-10]. SWEDEN. Airy, sleek guitar and vocals from proud indie-rock neo-cons out of Stockholm.

13. “Heartbeat” – Nneka [1-26-2010]. NIGERIA. English-language, Neo-soul singer, born in Nigeria and based in German, releases follow-up album after her 2005 debut that features this punchy, tight track that climbed the German charts last year.

15. “You & I” – Medina, Deadmau5 Remix [10-12-09 in UK]. DENMARK. The English version of the track is sure to capitalize on Denmark’s biggest ht of the past 12 months.

16. “Low Rising” – The Swell Season [10-27-09]. IRELAND/CZECH REPULIC. A Van Morrison-inspired, bluesy-rock track by former-lover duet that smacks of 60’s folk harmonies.

17. “Hot” – Inna [12-8-09]. ROMANIA. Hot off the international dance charts, this track by dance singer from Romania glides vocals over plucky electronica.

18. “Sweet Disposition” – The Temper Trap [10-13-09]. AUSTRALIA. Choirboy vocals combined with U2-influenced guitars on this dreamy lead track off debut album from band out of Melbourne.

19. “One Love” – David Guetta featuring Estelle [8-25-09]. FRANCE. French DJ combines electronica with dance beats and here features the soulful R*B songstress Estelle to carry the dance beat.

20. Bebel Gilberto – “Sun is Shining” [9-29-09]. BRAZIL. A sexy cover of Bob Marley’s classic – ½ Portuguese and ½ English -- by Brazilian beauty descended from fine musical bloodline.

21. “Give it Up to Me” – Shakira and Lil Wayne [11-10-09]. COLUMBIA. Typical R&B dance grooves from Latina teaming up with hip-hop master and monster producer Timbaland with a splash of Lil Wayne.

22. “Darkside of the Sun” – Tokio Hotel [2009]. GERMANY. Bangin’ alt-rock track from emo-quartet out of Germany.

23. “Looking for Paradise” – Alejandro Sanz featuring Alicia Keys [9-29-09]. SPAIN. The most commercially successful Spanish singer of all time pairs up with American R&B songstress to cue up an alternating acoustic duet sung in each performer’s native tongue.

24. “Buster Vodoo” – Rodrigo y Gabriela [9-8-09]. MEXICO. Groovin’ strummin’ guitar instrumental by duo out of Mexico City.

25. “Nobody” – Wonder Girls [10-11-09]. SOUTH KOREA. Repetitive pop dance track from all-girl band out of South Korea.

26. “Baby” – Devendra Banhart [10-23-09]. VENEZUELA. Spare and easy alt-track by indie-rocker who grew up in Caracas and L.A.

27. “Letters from the Sky” – Civil Twilight [7-21-09]. SOUTH AFRICA. Dramatic alt-rock track from sophomore album by band originally from Cape Town, South Africa, who moved to LA in 2005 then to Nashville.

28. “Mrs. Cold” – Kings of Convenience [10-20-09]. NORWAY. A Euro-version of Simon & Garfunkel, these (Bergen,) Norwegians lay out a mellow beach-groove a la blended harmony duets and spinning acoustic strings.

29. “Neopolitan Dreams” – Lisa Mitchell [8-11-09] AUSTRALIA. Mixed with equal parts pioxie and nursery rhyme, this Aussie offers this lead track off her debut album.

30. “Feel it in My Bones” – Tiesto featuring Tagan and Sara [10-6-09]. HOLLAND/CANADA. A euro-pop chic track from notable Dutch electronica DJ’s latest album, loaded with guest appearances and produced by Timbaland.

31. Iyaz – “Replay” [7-7-09]. VIRGIN ISLANDS. A pop R&B track by emerging singer who was discovered by Sean Kingston.

32. Raveonettes – “Last Dance” [10-6-09]. DENMARK. First dreamy-pop single from forthcoming album hits.

33. “Appelknyckarjazz” – Movits! [7-29-09]. SWEDEN. Even though all lyrics are in Swedish, the upbeat, jazz-swing vibe puts a smile on your face and defies a genre.

34. “Calabria 2007” – Enur [7-7-2007]. DENMARK. This house dance sound, big in the UK and Europe, features hand claps, post-punk sax and kinky dancehall patois from cool kitty out of Copenhagen.

35. “She Wolf” – Shakira [7-10-09]. COLUMBIA. A huffing, howling, dangerous, shameless pop tune, warning abuot the she-wolf in your closet! -- by Columbian-born, very game Latina. Yoowwwwwoooooooo -- You go, girl.

36. “It Don’t Move Me” – Peter Bjorn and John [7-21-09]. SWEDEN. A spare, electro EP from indie-pop trio.

37. “Foreign Land” – Eskimo Joe – [yet to be released in US]. AUSTRALIA. A strident rock track utilizing an ancient Armenian/Turkish wind instrument called the zurna

38. “Now I’m That Bitch” – Livvi Franc [6-19-09]. BARBADOS. Feisty summer mega hit debut from 20-yr.-old R&B singer out of Barbados who claims B.I.T.C.H. = Being In Total Control of Herself.” You go, girl!

… The Following Tracks are Among the Best NEW Tracks in WORLD MUSIC but are currently unavailable on Playlist.com. Still worth checking out!...

1. “Something About You” – Shook {MySpace}. NETHERLANDS. A contemporary electrico-synth track off new EP release by Netherlands mix-master.

2. “Otra Cosa” – Juieta Venegas [3-16-2010]. MEXICO. Mexican singer-songwriter from Tijuana generates pop rock and grammy–winning Latin hits.

3. “Egoista” – Belinda (feat. Pitbull) [3-23-2010]. SPAIN/MEXICO. Born in Spain and raised in Mexico City, Bleinda pairs up with Miami-based rapper, Pitbull, for this Latina pop-dance track.

4. Gotan Project – “Rayuela” [4-2-2010]. FRANCE. Ever-sultry with old school jazzy beats, the ambient tango-meets electronica sound rolls on.

5. “Karussell” – Cinnamon [3-15-2010]. SWEDEN. Dream pop from Europe, sung in Swedish.

6. “Afia” – Angelique Kidjo [4-6-2010]. BENIN. Brazil-inspired, exotic and flowing number by African vocalist from Benin ( -- the birthplace of voodoo!).

RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Best New World Music

...SMOKIN’ HOT NEW MUSIC FROM AROUND THE WORLD...

1. “Rollerskate” -- Matias Aguayo [11-29-09]. CHILE. A snappy, trippy, chanting repetitive track that somehow still moves ya by champion of the re-mix.

2. “The Night Before the Funeral” – The Mary Onettes [5-5-2010]. SWEDEN. A snappy, upbeat indie-track off latest 2-track EP.

3. “I Don’t Like Your Band” – Annie [10-1909]. NORWAY. Off sophomore album dance pop with cheeky attitude equals electronica pop.

4. “Egoista” – Belinda (feat. Pitbull) [3-23-2010]. SPAIN/MEXICO. Born in Spain and raised in Mexico City, Bleinda pairs up with Miami-based rapper, Pitbull, for this Latina pop-dance track.

5. “Heaven’s on Fire” – The Radio Dept. [3-23-1010]. SWEDEN. A flowing indie pop track off recent EP released by rock band out of Lund, Sweden.

6. “Hold You” – Gyptian [3-9-2010]. JAMAICA. Tight, roots-minded reggae from emerging artist from St. Andrew, Jamaica. Ya, mon.

7. “Drummer Boy” -- Debi Nova (single) [2-23-2010]. COSTA RICA. A pop debut single that’s climbing the international dance charts by chica linda from San Jose.

8. “Fall Hard’ – Shout Out Louds [2-23-10]. SWEDEN. Airy, sleek guitar and vocals from proud indie-rock neo-cons out of Stockholm.

9. “Heartbeat” – Nneka [1-26-2010]. NIGERIA. English-language, Neo-soul singer, born in Nigeria and based in German, releases follow-up album after her 2005 debut that features this punchy, tight track that climbed the German charts last year.

10. “Boy Lilikoi” – Jonsi [3-30-10]. ICELAND. Lead singer of Sigur Ros casts out on his own with debut album featuring this lead single with strong and angelic vocals over digitally tweaked orchestral arrangements.

11. “You & I” – Medina, Deadmau5 Remix [10-12-09 in UK]. DENMARK. The English version of the track is sure to capitalize on Denmark’s biggest ht of the past 12 months.

12. “Low Rising” – The Swell Season [10-27-09]. IRELAND/CZECH REPULIC. A Van Morrison-inspired, bluesy-rock track by former-lover duet that smacks of 60’s folk harmonies.

13. “Hot” – Inna [12-8-09]. ROMANIA. Hot off the international dance charts, this track by dance singer from Romania glides vocals over plucky electronica.

14. “Sweet Disposition” – The Temper Trap [10-13-09]. AUSTRALIA. Choirboy vocals combined with U2-influenced guitars on this dreamy lead track off debut album from band out of Melbourne.

15. “One Love” – David Guetta featuring Estelle [8-25-09]. FRANCE. French DJ combines electronica with dance beats and here features the soulful R*B songstress Estelle to carry the dance beat.

16. Bebel Gilberto – “Sun is Shining” [9-29-09]. BRAZIL. A sexy cover of Bob Marley’s classic – ½ Portuguese and ½ English -- by Brazilian beauty descended from fine musical bloodline.

17. “Wake Up” -- Sliimy [9-8-09]. Wacky pop-club dance number off debut album by young frechman from Saint Etiene.

18. “Give it Up to Me” – Shakira and Lil Wayne [11-10-09]. COLUMBIA. Typical R&B dance grooves from Latina teaming up with hip-hop master and monster producer Timbaland with a splash of Lil Wayne.

19. “Darkside of the Sun” – Tokio Hotel [2009]. GERMANY. Bangin’ alt-rock track from emo-quartet out of Germany.

20. “Looking for Paradise” – Alejandro Sanz featuring Alicia Keys [9-29-09]. SPAIN. The most commercially successful Spanish singer of all time pairs up with American R&B songstress to cue up an alternating acoustic duet sung in each performer’s native tongue.

21. “Buster Vodoo” – Rodrigo y Gabriela [9-8-09]. MEXICO. Groovin’ strummin’ guitar instrumental by duo out of Mexico City.

22. “Nobody” – Wonder Girls [10-11-09]. SOUTH KOREA. Repetitive pop dance track from all-girl band out of South Korea.

23. “Baby” – Devendra Banhart [10-23-09]. VENEZUELA. Spare and easy alt-track by indie-rocker who grew up in Caracas and L.A.

24. “Letters from the Sky” – Civil Twilight [7-21-09]. SOUTH AFRICA. Dramatic alt-rock track from sophomore album by band originally from Cape Town, South Africa, who moved to LA in 2005 then to Nashville.

25. “Mrs. Cold” – Kings of Convenience [10-20-09]. NORWAY. A Euro-version of Simon & Garfunkel, these (Bergen,) Norwegians lay out a mellow beach-groove a la blended harmony duets and spinning acoustic strings.

26. “Neopolitan Dreams” – Lisa Mitchell [8-11-09] AUSTRALIA. Mixed with equal parts pioxie and nursery rhyme, this Aussie offers this lead track off her debut album.

27. “Feel it in My Bones” – Tiesto featuring Tagan and Sara [10-6-09]. HOLLAND/CANADA. A euro-pop chic track from notable Dutch electronica DJ’s latest album, loaded with guest appearances and produced by Timbaland.

28. Iyaz – “Replay” [7-7-09]. VIRGIN ISLANDS. A pop R&B track by emerging singer who was discovered by Sean Kingston.

29. Raveonettes – “Last Dance” [10-6-09]. DENMARK. First dreamy-pop single from forthcoming album hits.

30. “Appelknyckarjazz” – Movits! [7-29-09]. SWEDEN. Even though all lyrics are in Swedish, the upbeat, jazz-swing vibe puts a smile on your face and defies a genre.

31. “Calabria 2007” – Enur [7-7-2007]. DENMARK. This house dance sound, big in the UK and Europe, features hand claps, post-punk sax and kinky dancehall patois from cool kitty out of Copenhagen.

32. “She Wolf” – Shakira [7-10-09]. COLUMBIA. A huffing, howling, dangerous, shameless pop tune, warning abuot the she-wolf in your closet! -- by Columbian-born, very game Latina. Yoowwwwwoooooooo -- You go, girl.

33. “It Don’t Move Me” – Peter Bjorn and John [7-21-09]. SWEDEN. A spare, electro EP from indie-pop trio.

34. “Buy You A Round” -- Verse Simmonds [6-30-09]. VIRGIN ISLANDS. A hip-hop track all about getting to it by up-from-the-bootstraps musician from Puerto Rico and The Virgin Islands.

35. “Foreign Land” – Eskimo Joe – [yet to be released in US]. AUSTRALIA. A strident rock track utilizing an ancient Armenian/Turkish wind instrument called the zurna

36. “Now I’m That Bitch” – Livvi Franc [6-19-09]. BARBADOS. Feisty summer mega hit debut from 20-yr.-old R&B singer out of Barbados who claims B.I.T.C.H. = Being In Total Control of Herself.” You go, girl!

… The Following Tracks are Among the Best NEW Tracks in WORLD MUSIC but are currently unavailable on Playlist.com. Still worth checking out!...

1. “Yeah, Yeah,Yeah” – New Politics [4-27-2010]. DENMARK. An anti-establishment, loud alt-rock track from emerging band out of Copenhagen, Denmark.

2. “Something About You” – Shook {MySpace}. NETHERLANDS. A contemporary electrico-synth track off new EP release by Netherlands mix-master.

3. “Otra Cosa” – Juieta Venegas [3-16-2010]. MEXICO. Mexican singer-songwriter from Tijuana generates pop rock and grammy–winning Latin hits.

4. Gotan Project – “Rayuela” [4-2-2010]. FRANCE. Ever-sultry with old school jazzy beats, the ambient tango-meets electronica sound rolls on.

5. “Karussell” – Cinnamon [3-15-2010]. SWEDEN. Dream pop from Europe, sung in Swedish.

6. “Afia” – Angelique Kidjo [4-6-2010]. BENIN. Brazil-inspired, exotic and flowing number by African vocalist from Benin ( -- the birthplace of voodoo!).

7. “Lovesick” – Lindstrom & Christabelle (12-11-09]. NORWAY. Down-tempo, funky track by Norwegian pair = disco producer and songstress.

8. “Here We Come (Ready or Not)” -- Rod Carrillo & Shefali [11-10-09]. PANAMA. Hot on the electronica/dance charts, this pop rock-dance fusion track is long, repetitive and danceable, produced by South American DJ.

9. “Slumdog Millionaire” – Wyclef Jean [11-10-09] HAITI featuring Cindy Lauper. With a vague backbeat similar to the theme song but with its own hood feel, Lauper hits the melodic refrain and a Lucious LuLu solo while Wyclef raps for the meat of the track.

RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Best New World Music

1. “Heaven’s on Fire” – The Radio Dept. [3-23-1010]. SWEDEN. A flowing indie pop track off recent EP released by rock band out of Lund, Sweden.

2. “Hold You” – Gyptian [3-9-2010]. JAMAICA. Tight, roots-minded reggae from emerging artist from St. Andrew, Jamaica. Ya, mon.

3. “Drummer Boy” -- Debi Nova (single) [2-23-2010]. COSTA RICA. A pop debut single that’s climbing the international dance charts by chica linda from San Jose.

4. “Fall Hard’ – Shout Out Louds [2-23-10]. SWEDEN. Airy, sleek guitar and vocals from proud indie-rock neo-cons out of Stockholm.

5. “Heartbeat” – Nneka [1-26-2010]. NIGERIA. English-language, Neo-soul singer, born in Nigeria and based in German, releases follow-up album after her 2005 debut that features this punchy, tight track that climbed the German charts last year.

6. “Boy Lilikoi” – Jonsi [3-30-10]. ICELAND. Lead singer of Sigur Ros casts out on his own with debut album featuring this lead single with strong and angelic vocals over digitally tweaked orchestral arrangements.

7. “You & I” – Medina, Deadmau5 Remix [10-12-09 in UK]. DENMARK. The English version of the track is sure to capitalize on Denmark’s biggest ht of the past 12 months.

8. “Low Rising” – The Swell Season [10-27-09]. IRELAND/CZECH REPULIC. A Van Morrison-inspired, bluesy-rock track by former-lover duet that smacks of 60’s folk harmonies.

9. “Hot” – Inna [12-8-09]. ROMANIA. Hot off the international dance charts, this track by dance singer from Romania glides vocals over plucky electronica.

10. “Sweet Disposition” – The Temper Trap [10-13-09]. AUSTRALIA. Choirboy vocals combined with U2-influenced guitars on this dreamy lead track off debut album from band out of Melbourne.

11. “One Love” – David Guetta featuring Estelle [8-25-09]. FRANCE. French DJ combines electronica with dance beats and here features the soulful R*B songstress Estelle to carry the dance beat.

12. Bebel Gilberto – “Sun is Shining” [9-29-09]. BRAZIL. A sexy cover of Bob Marley’s classic – ½ Portuguese and ½ English -- by Brazilian beauty descended from fine musical bloodline.

13. “Wake Up” -- Sliimy [9-8-09]. Wacky pop-club dance number off debut album by young frechman from Saint Etiene.

14. “Give it Up to Me” – Shakira and Lil Wayne [11-10-09]. COLUMBIA. Typical R&B dance grooves from Latina teaming up with hip-hop master and monster producer Timbaland with a splash of Lil Wayne.

15. “Darkside of the Sun” – Tokio Hotel [2009]. GERMANY. Bangin’ alt-rock track from emo-quartet out of Germany.

16. “Looking for Paradise” – Alejandro Sanz featuring Alicia Keys [9-29-09]. SPAIN. The most commercially successful Spanish singer of all time pairs up with American R&B songstress to cue up an alternating acoustic duet sung in each performer’s native tongue.

17. “Buster Vodoo” – Rodrigo y Gabriela [9-8-09]. MEXICO. Groovin’ strummin’ guitar instrumental by duo out of Mexico City.

18. “Nobody” – Wonder Girls [10-11-09]. SOUTH KOREA. Repetitive pop dance track from all-girl band out of South Korea.

19. “Baby” – Devendra Banhart [10-23-09]. VENEZUELA. Spare and easy alt-track by indie-rocker who grew up in Caracas and L.A.

20. “Letters from the Sky” – Civil Twilight [7-21-09]. SOUTH AFRICA. Dramatic alt-rock track from sophomore album by band originally from Cape Town, South Africa, who moved to LA in 2005 then to Nashville.

21. “Mrs. Cold” – Kings of Convenience [10-20-09]. NORWAY. A Euro-version of Simon & Garfunkel, these (Bergen,) Norwegians lay out a mellow beach-groove a la blended harmony duets and spinning acoustic strings.

22. “Neopolitan Dreams” – Lisa Mitchell [8-11-09] AUSTRALIA. Mixed with equal parts pioxie and nursery rhyme, this Aussie offers this lead track off her debut album.

23. “Feel it in My Bones” – Tiesto featuring Tagan and Sara [10-6-09]. HOLLAND/CANADA. A euro-pop chic track from notable Dutch electronica DJ’s latest album, loaded with guest appearances and produced by Timbaland.

24. Iyaz – “Replay” [7-7-09]. VIRGIN ISLANDS. A pop R&B track by emerging singer who was discovered by Sean Kingston.

25. Raveonettes – “Last Dance” [10-6-09]. DENMARK. First dreamy-pop single from forthcoming album hits.

26. “Appelknyckarjazz” – Movits! [7-29-09]. SWEDEN. Even though all lyrics are in Swedish, the upbeat, jazz-swing vibe puts a smile on your face and defies a genre.

27. “Calabria 2007” – Enur [7-7-2007]. DENMARK. This house dance sound, big in the UK and Europe, features hand claps, post-punk sax and kinky dancehall patois from cool kitty out of Copenhagen.

28. “She Wolf” – Shakira [7-10-09]. COLUMBIA. A huffing, howling, dangerous, shameless pop tune, warning abuot the she-wolf in your closet! -- by Columbian-born, very game Latina. Yoowwwwwoooooooo -- You go, girl.

29. “It Don’t Move Me” – Peter Bjorn and John [7-21-09]. SWEDEN. A spare, electro EP from indie-pop trio.

30. “Buy You A Round” -- Verse Simmonds [6-30-09]. VIRGIN ISLANDS. A hip-hop track all about getting to it by up-from-the-bootstraps musician from Puerto Rico and The Virgin Islands.

31. “Foreign Land” – Eskimo Joe – [yet to be released in US]. AUSTRALIA. A strident rock track utilizing an ancient Armenian/Turkish wind instrument called the zurna

32. “Now I’m That Bitch” – Livvi Franc [6-19-09]. BARBADOS. Feisty summer mega hit debut from 20-yr.-old R&B singer out of Barbados who claims B.I.T.C.H. = Being In Total Control of Herself.” You go, girl!

33. “Honey Bee” – Zee Avi [5-19-09]. MALAYSIA. Only 22 when she recorded her first CD – she was quickly snapped up by Jack Johnson’s new recording label -- this singer-songwriter and guitarist from Malaysia uses her sweet voice to sing old fashioned-sounding folk-pop.

34. “So Fine” – Sean Paul (5-26-09). JAMAICA. Latest hit from Jamaican dancehall superstar features big, danceable beats and Paul’s signature vocals.

35. “Drifting” – Zap Mama [5-26-09]. CONGO. Congolese founder of Zap Mama, Marie Daulne flew from her home in Belgium and spent some time in Brazil and came up with her new album from which this is the big single, an easy groover in duet with G. Love.

36. “You’re Goin’ Down” – Sick Puppies [5-19-09]. AUSTRALIA. Alternative rockers from Australia lay in on hard in this big sounding, riffing track.

37. “Life is Good” – DJ Deckstream feat. Mos Def [MySpace] JAPAN. – A positive message from Japan’s infamous DJ featuring easy duet hip-hop harmonies on top of melancholy jazz piano.

… The Following Tracks are Among the Best NEW Tracks in WORLD MUSIC but are currently unavailable on Playlist.com. Still worth checking out!...

1. “Egoista” – Belinda (feat. Pitbull) [3-23-2010]. SPAIN/MEXICO. Born in Spain and raised in Mexico City, Bleinda pairs up with Miami-based rapper, Pitbull, for this Latina pop-dance track.

2. “Karussell” – Cinnamon [3-15-2010]. SWEDEN. Dream pop from Europe, sung in Swedish.

3. “Afia” – Angelique Kidjo [4-6-2010]. BENIN. Brazil-inspired, exotic and flowing number by African vocalist from Benin ( -- the birthplace of voodoo!).

4. “Energetic” – BoA [8-31-09]. Korean-born dance queen who originally rose to stardom in Japan, Boa releases her first album in the US this summer which included this pumped-up synthed-out dance track.

5. “Move on Up” – (Curtis Mayfield) – Angelique Kidjo BENIN, AFRICA and John Legend [due in March]. A soulful duet groove with African drums and back-up vocals for texture.

6. “I Don’t Like Your Band” – Annie [10-1909]. NORWAY. Off sophomore album dance pop with cheeky attitude equals electronica pop.

7. “Help Me” – Latin Birdman featuring Valenzuela [10-6-09]. CHILE. Lead single from newest album finds Dynamic DJ from Chile pairing up with talented co-writer and Chilean guest vocalist for spare alt-sound.

8. “Enganjyani” – Somi feat. Hugh Masekela [10-27-09]. EAST AFRICA. Soft horns and percussion provide the easy backdrop for beautiful voice and flowing jazz.

9. “Lovesick” – Lindstrom & Christabelle (12-11-09]. NORWAY. Down-tempo, funky track by Norwegian pair = disco producer and songstress.

10. “Here We Come (Ready or Not)” -- Rod Carrillo & Shefali [11-10-09]. PANAMA. Hot on the electronica/dance charts, this pop rock-dance fusion track is long, repetitive and danceable, produced by South American DJ.

11. “You’re an Orgasm Addict” – Marina Celeste [10-31-09]. FRANCE. Like Marilyn Monroe, this breathy-saucy siren from Paris, sings slightly off tune and with a sassy French accent.

12. “Slumdog Millionaire” – Wyclef Jean [11-10-09] HAITI featuring Cindy Lauper. With a vague backbeat similar to the theme song but with its own hood feel, Lauper hits the melodic refrain and a Lucious LuLu solo while Wyclef raps for the meat of the track.

13. Outlandish -- “Feels Like Saving the World” [unreleased in US]. DENMARK. With a fourth album under their belt, Denmark hip-hop group blends a rock influence into this track from latest album.

14. “Perro Loco” -- Forro in the Dark [10-13-09]. BRAZIL. Party track built on upbeat Afro-Brazilian rhythms with churning guitars and riffing saxes, which mixes-in jazz and rock.

RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Best New World Music

1. “Heartbeat” – Nneka [1-26-2010]. NIGERIA. English-language, Neo-soul singer, born in Nigeria and based in German, releases follow-up album after her 2005 debut that features this punchy, tight track that climbed the German charts last year.

2. “Boy Lilikoi” – Jonsi [to be released]. ICELAND. Lead singer of Sigur Ros casts out on his own with debut album featuring this lead single with strong and angelic vocals over digitally tweaked orchestral arrangements.

3. “You & I” – Medina, Deadmau5 Remix [10-12-09 in UK]. DENMARK. The English version of the track is sure to capitalize on Denmark’s biggest ht of the past 12 months.

4. “Low Rising” – The Swell Season [10-27-09]. IRELAND/CZECH REPULIC. A Van Morrison-inspired, bluesy-rock track by former-lover duet that smacks of 60’s folk harmonies.

5. “Hot” – Inna [12-8-09]. ROMANIA. Hot off the international dance charts, this track by dance singer from Romania glides vocals over plucky electronica.

6. “Sweet Disposition” – The Temper Trap [10-13-09]. AUSTRALIA. Choirboy vocals combined with U2-influenced guitars on this dreamy lead track off debut album from band out of Melbourne.

7. “One Love” – David Guetta featuring Estelle [8-25-09]. FRANCE. French DJ combines electronica with dance beats and here features the soulful R*B songstress Estelle to carry the dance beat.

8. Bebel Gilberto – “Sun is Shining” [9-29-09]. BRAZIL. A sexy cover of Bob Marley’s classic – ½ Portuguese and ½ English -- by Brazilian beauty descended from fine musical bloodline.

9. “Give it Up to Me” – Shakira and Lil Wayne [11-10-09]. COLUMBIA. Typical R&B dance grooves from Latina teaming up with hip-hop master and monster producer Timbaland with a splash of Lil Wayne.

10. “Darkside of the Sun” – Tokio Hotel [2009]. GERMANY. Bangin’ alt-rock track from emo-quartet out of Germany.

11. “Looking for Paradise” – Alejandro Sanz featuring Alicia Keys [9-29-09]. SPAIN. The most commercially successful Spanish singer of all time pairs up with American R&B songstress to cue up an alternating acoustic duet sung in each performer’s native tongue.

12. Sliimy – “Wake Up” [9-8-09]. FRANCE. Wacky pop-club dance number off debut album by young fellow out of Saint Etiene.

13. “Buster Vodoo” – Rodrigo y Gabriela [9-8-09]. MEXICO. Groovin’ strummin’ guitar instrumental by duo out of Mexico City.

14. “Nobody” – Wonder Girls [10-11-09]. SOUTH KOREA. Repetitive pop dance track from all-girl band out of South Korea.

15. “Baby” – Devendra Banhart [10-23-09]. VENEZUELA. Spare and easy alt-track by indie-rocker who grew up in Caracas and L.A.

16. “Letters from the Sky” – Civil Twilight [7-21-09]. SOUTH AFRICA. Dramatic alt-rock track from sophomore album by band originally from Cape Town, South Africa, who moved to LA in 2005 then to Nashville.

17. “Mrs. Cold” – Kings of Convenience [10-20-09]. NORWAY. A Euro-version of Simon & Garfunkel, these (Bergen,) Norwegians lay out a mellow beach-groove a la blended harmony duets and spinning acoustic strings.

18. “Neopolitan Dreams” – Lisa Mitchell [8-11-09] AUSTRALIA. Mixed with equal parts pioxie and nursery rhyme, this Aussie offers this lead track off her debut album.

19. “Feel it in My Bones” – Tiesto featuring Tagan and Sara [10-6-09]. HOLLAND/CANADA. A euro-pop chic track from notable Dutch electronica DJ’s latest album, loaded with guest appearances and produced by Timbaland.

20. Iyaz – “Replay” [7-7-09]. VIRGIN ISLANDS. A pop R&B track by emerging singer who was discovered by Sean Kingston.

21. Raveonettes – “Last Dance” [10-6-09]. DENMARK. First dreamy-pop single from forthcoming album hits.

22. “Appelknyckarjazz” – Movits! [7-29-09]. SWEDEN. Even though all lyrics are in Swedish, the upbeat, jazz-swing vibe puts a smile on your face and defies a genre.

23. “Calabria 2007” – Enur [7-7-2007]. DENMARK. This house dance sound, big in the UK and Europe, features hand claps, post-punk sax and kinky dancehall patois from cool kitty out of Copenhagen.

24. “She Wolf” – Shakira [7-10-09]. COLUMBIA. A huffing, howling, dangerous, shameless pop tune, warning abuot the she-wolf in your closet! -- by Columbian-born, very game Latina. Yoowwwwwoooooooo -- You go, girl.

25. “It Don’t Move Me” – Peter Bjorn and John [7-21-09]. SWEDEN. A spare, electro EP from indie-pop trio.

26. “Buy You A Round” -- Verse Simmonds [6-30-09]. VIRGIN ISLANDS. A hip-hop track all about getting to it by up-from-the-bootstraps musician from Puerto Rico and The Virgin Islands.

27. “Foreign Land” – Eskimo Joe – [yet to be released in US]. AUSTRALIA. A strident rock track utilizing an ancient Armenian/Turkish wind instrument called the zurna

28. “Now I’m That Bitch” – Livvi Franc [6-19-09]. BARBADOS. Feisty summer mega hit debut from 20-yr.-old R&B singer out of Barbados who claims B.I.T.C.H. = Being In Total Control of Herself.” You go, girl!

29. “Imma Zoe” – Black DaDa [7-31-08]. HAITI. A stompin’ big hip-hop groover—shoutin’ out to his island -- from Haitian- American rapper out of Ft. Lauderdale.

30. “Honey Bee” – Zee Avi [5-19-09]. MALAYSIA. Only 22 when she recorded her first CD – she was quickly snapped up by Jack Johnson’s new recording label -- this singer-songwriter and guitarist from Malaysia uses her sweet voice to sing old fashioned-sounding folk-pop.

31. “Excuse Me” – Da’Zoo [5-29-09]. PUERTO RICO. Part English/part Spanish, slick pop dance track from duet out of Puerto Rico.

32. “So Fine” – Sean Paul (5-26-09). JAMAICA. Latest hit from Jamaican dancehall superstar features big, danceable beats and Paul’s signature vocals.

33. “Drifting” – Zap Mama [5-26-09]. CONGO. Congolese founder of Zap Mama, Marie Daulne flew from her home in Belgium and spent some time in Brazil and came up with her new album from which this is the big single, an easy groover in duet with G. Love.

34. “You’re Goin’ Down” – Sick Puppies [5-19-09]. AUSTRALIA. Alternative rockers from Australia lay in on hard in this big sounding, riffing track.

35. “Life is Good” – DJ Deckstream feat. Mos Def [MySpace] JAPAN. – A positive message from Japan’s infamous DJ featuring easy duet hip-hop harmonies on top of melancholy jazz piano.

36. “When I Grow Up” – Fever Ray [3-31-09]. SWEDEN. An astonishing new experimental solo project debut by young Swedish artist filled with icy electronica atmospheres.

37. “If I Know You” -- The Presets [3-23-09]. AUSTRALIA . Club dance track that mixes disco with electronica from avant garde Aussie duo.

38. “I Like You So Much Better When You’re Naked” – Ida Maria [4-14-09]. NORWAY. Explosive, cheeky, punky track from young break-out rocker from Norway.

39. “Virtual Diva” – Don Omar [4-28-09]. PUERTO RICO. On this cross-over smash hit, the king of Urban Latino radio does it all, combining reggaeton, dance, hip hop and pop.

40. “Nada” – Zoe [4-7-09]. MEXICO. Zoe stands out among its peers in the Latin alternative scene in this Ziggy-stardust-like track form its latest album.

41. “1901” – Phoenix [3-31-09]. FRANCE. An easy indie-rock track from their new E.P. of 80’s-inspired synth-pop.

… The Following Tracks are Among the Best NEW Tracks in WORLD MUSIC but are currently unavailable on Playlist.com. Still worth checking out!...

1. “Move on Up” – (Curtis Mayfield) – Angelique Kidjo BENIN, AFRICA and John Legend [due in March]. A soulful duet groove with African drums and back-up vocals for texture.

2. “I Don’t Like Your Band” – Annie [10-1909]. NORWAY. Off sophomore album dance pop with cheeky attitude equals electronica pop.

3. “Help Me” – Latin Birdman featuring Valenzuela [10-6-09]. CHILE. Lead single from newest album finds Dynamic DJ from Chile pairing up with talented co-writer and Chilean guest vocalist for spare alt-sound.

4. “Enganjyani” – Somi feat. Hugh Masekela [10-27-09]. EAST AFRICA. Soft horns and percussion provide the easy backdrop for beautiful voice and flowing jazz.

5. “Lovesick” – Lindstrom & Christabelle (12-11-09]. NORWAY. Down-tempo, funky track by Norwegian pair = disco producer and songstress.

6. “Here We Come (Ready or Not)” -- Rod Carrillo & Shefali [11-10-09]. PANAMA. Hot on the electronica/dance charts, this pop rock-dance fusion track is long, repetitive and danceable, produced by South American DJ.

7. “You’re an Orgasm Addict” – Marina Celeste [10-31-09]. FRANCE. Like Marilyn Monroe, this breathy-saucy siren from Paris, sings slightly off tune and with a sassy French accent.

8. “Slumdog Millionaire” – Wyclef Jean [11-10-09] HAITI featuring Cindy Lauper. With a vague backbeat similar to the theme song but with its own hood feel, Lauper hits the melodic refrain and a Lucious LuLu solo while Wyclef raps for the meat of the track.

9. Outlandish -- “Feels Like Saving the World” [unreleased in US]. DENMARK. With a fourth album under their belt, Denmark hip-hop group blends a rock influence into this track from latest album.

10. “Perro Loco” -- Forro in the Dark [10-13-09]. BRAZIL. Party track built on upbeat Afro-Brazilian rhythms with churning guitars and riffing saxes, which mixes-in jazz and rock.

11. “I Won’t Tell You” – Lucuna Coil [4-21-09]. ITALY. A heavy rocker tempered by Chritina Scabbia‘s female vocals by Italian ambient goth group that will rock your casbah.

12. “Bogota by Bus” – Jesse Cook [9-29-09]. CANADA. Big percussive beats and rumba flamenco guitars harken this instrumental track’s Spanish roots.

13. “Di Alma” – Sara Travares [8-11-09]. CAPE VERDE. Peaceful, tropical percussions float in the background of this exotic and flowing vocal feast by native Cape Verdian-trasplanted-to -Portugal musician.

14. “Dimanche” – Volo [8-17-09]. FRANCE. An earnest, strummed ballad that seems sincere, but it’s sung in all French, which Roll doesn’t understand. Nice, though.

RollnSmokeRecords Presents: Best New World Music

1. “Low Rising” – The Swell Season [10-27-09]. IRELAND/CZECH REPULIC. A Van Morrison-inspired, bluesy-rock track by former-lover duet that smacks of 60’s folk harmonies.

2. “Hot” – Inna [12-8-09]. ROMANIA. Hot off the international dance charts, this track by dance singer from Romania glides vocals over plucky electronica.

3. “Sweet Disposition” – The Temper Trap [10-13-09]. AUSTRALIA. Choirboy vocals combined with U2-influenced guitars on this dreamy lead track off debut album from band out of Melbourne.

4. “One Love” – David Guetta featuring Estelle [8-25-09]. FRANCE. French DJ combines electronica with dance beats and here features the soulful R*B songstress Estelle to carry the dance beat.

5. Bebel Gilberto – “Sun is Shining” [9-29-09]. BRAZIL. A sexy cover of Bob Marley’s classic – ½ Portuguese and ½ English -- by Brazilian beauty descended from fine musical bloodline.

6. “Give it Up to Me” – Shakira and Lil Wayne [11-10-09]. Typical R&B dance grooves from Latina teaming up with hip-hop master and monster producer Timbaland with a splash of Lil Wayne.

7. “Looking for Paradise” – Alejandro Sanz featuring Alicia Keys [9-29-09]. SPAIN. The most commercially successful Spanish singer of all time pairs up with American R&B songstress to cue up an alternating acoustic duet sung in each performer’s native tongue.

8. Sliimy – “Wake Up” [9-8-09]. FRANCE. Wacky pop-club dance number off debut album by young fellow out of Saint Etiene.

9. “Buster Vodoo” – Rodrigo y Gabriela [9-8-09]. MEXICO. Groovin’ strummin’ guitar instrumental by duo out of Mexico City.

10. “Nobody” – Wonder Girls [10-11-09]. SOUTH KOREA. Repetitive pop dance track from all-girl band out of South Korea.

11. “Baby” – Devendra Banhart [10-23-09]. VENEZUELA. Spare and easy alt-track by indie-rocker who grew up in Caracas and L.A.

12. “Letters from the Sky” – Civil Twilight [7-21-09]. SOUTH AFRICA. Dramatic alt-rock track from sophomore album by band originally from Cape Town, South Africa, who moved to LA in 2005 then to Nashville.

13. “Mrs. Cold” – Kings of Convenience [10-20-09]. NORWAY. A Euro-version of Simon & Garfunkel, these (Bergen,) Norwegians lay out a mellow beach-groove a la blended harmony duets and spinning acoustic strings.

14. “Neopolitan Dreams” – Lisa Mitchell [8-11-09] AUSTRALIA. Mixed with equal parts pioxie and nursery rhyme, this Aussie offers this lead track off her debut album.

15. “Feel it in My Bones” – Tiesto featuring Tagan and Sara [10-6-09]. HOLLAND/CANADA. A euro-pop chic track from notable Dutch electronica DJ’s latest album, loaded with guest appearances and produced by Timbaland.

16. Iyaz – “Replay” [7-7-09]. VIRGIN ISLANDS. A pop R&B track by emerging singer who was discovered by Sean Kingston.

17. Raveonettes – “Last Dance” [10-6-09]. DENMARK. First dreamy-pop single from forthcoming album hits.

18. “Change” - Daniel Merriweather feat. Wale [1-30-09]. AUSTRALIA. Soulful, pop-R&B from debut album by rocker out of Australia, produced by Mark Ronson.

19. Outlandish -- “Feels Like Saving the World” [unreleased in US]. DENMARK. With a fourth album under their belt, Denmark hip-hop group blends a rock influence into this track from latest album.

20. “Appelknyckarjazz” – Movits! [7-29-09]. SWEDEN. Even though all lyrics are in Swedish, the upbeat, jazz-swing vibe puts a smile on your face and defies a genre.

21. “Calabria 2007” – Enur [7-7-2007]. DENMARK. This house dance sound, big in the UK and Europe, features hand claps, post-punk sax and kinky dancehall patois from cool kitty out of Copenhagen.

22. “She Wolf” – Shakira [7-10-09]. COLUMBIA. A huffing, howling, dangerous, shameless pop tune, warning abuot the she-wolf in your closet! -- by Columbian-born, very game Latina. Yoowwwwwoooooooo -- You go, girl.

23. “It Don’t Move Me” – Peter Bjorn and John [7-21-09]. SWEDEN. A spare, electro EP from indie-pop trio.

24. “Buy You A Round” -- Verse Simmonds [6-30-09]. VIRGIN ISLANDS. A hip-hop track all about getting to it by up-from-the-bootstraps musician from Puerto Rico and The Virgin Islands.

25. “Foreign Land” – Eskimo Joe – [yet to be released in US]. AUSTRALIA. A strident rock track utilizing an ancient Armenian/Turkish wind instrument called the zurna

26. “Now I’m That Bitch” – Livvi Franc [6-19-09]. BARBADOS. Feisty summer mega hit debut from 20-yr.-old R&B singer out of Barbados who claims B.I.T.C.H. = Being In Total Control of Herself.” You go, girl!

27. “Imma Zoe” – Black DaDa [7-31-08]. HAITI. A stompin’ big hip-hop groover—shoutin’ out to his island -- from Haitian- American rapper out of Ft. Lauderdale.

28. “Honey Bee” – Zee Avi [5-19-09]. MALAYSIA. Only 22 when she recorded her first CD – she was quickly snapped up by Jack Johnson’s new recording label -- this singer-songwriter and guitarist from Malaysia uses her sweet voice to sing old fashioned-sounding folk-pop.

29. “Excuse Me” – Da’Zoo [5-29-09]. PUERTO RICO. Part English/part Spanish, slick pop dance track from duet out of Puerto Rico.

30. “So Fine” – Sean Paul (5-26-09). JAMAICA. Latest hit from Jamaican dancehall superstar features big, danceable beats and Paul’s signature vocals.

31. “Drifting” – Zap Mama [5-26-09]. CONGO. Congolese founder of Zap Mama, Marie Daulne flew from her home in Belgium and spent some time in Brazil and came up with her new album from which this is the big single, an easy groover in duet with G. Love.

32. “You’re Goin’ Down” – Sick Puppies [5-19-09]. AUSTRALIA. Alternative rockers from Australia lay in on hard in this big sounding, riffing track.

33. “Beggin’” – Madcon [1-13-09]. NORWAY. A massive hit in Europe with retro soul groove presented by unlikely Norwegian duo.

34. “Life is Good” – DJ Deckstream feat. Mos Def [MySpace] JAPAN. – A positive message from Japan’s infamous DJ featuring easy duet hip-hop harmonies on top of melancholy jazz piano.

35. “When I Grow Up” – Fever Ray [3-31-09]. SWEDEN. An astonishing new experimental solo project debut by young Swedish artist filled with icy electronica atmospheres.

36. “If I Know You” -- The Presets [3-23-09]. AUSTRALIA . Club dance track that mixes disco with electronica from avant garde Aussie duo.

37. “I Like You So Much Better When You’re Naked” – Ida Maria [4-14-09]. NORWAY. Explosive, cheeky, punky track from young break-out rocker from Norway.

38. “Virtual Diva” – Don Omar [4-28-09]. PUERTO RICO. On this cross-over smash hit, the king of Urban Latino radio does it all, combining reggaeton, dance, hip hop and pop.

39. “Nada” – Zoe [4-7-09]. MEXICO. Zoe stands out among its peers in the Latin alternative scene in this Ziggy-stardust-like track form its latest album.

40. “1901” – Phoenix [3-31-09]. FRANCE. An easy indie-rock track from their new E.P. of 80’s-inspired synth-pop.

41. “Jailer” -- Asa [1-27-09]. NIGERIA. A smooth and modern fusion of R&B, soul and African jazz.

42. “ABC’s” – K’naan [1-27-09]. SOMALIA. Punchy and aware, this hip-hop track by rising Somalia-born star is filled with old school backbeat -- raps traded with Chubb Rock -- and a big back-up chorus.

43. “Sanctuary” – Gabriella Cilmi [1-27-09]. AUSTRALIA. 17-year old siren from Australia takes up a bluesy note in this appealing single track.

44. “Black Velvet” – Ferry Corsten [1-27-09]. NETHERLANDS. One of the founding fathers of Dutch trance launches this clubby melodramatic electro-dance track.

45. “Those Girls” – Kinky [2-24-09]. MEXICO. A slickly produced 80’s-new-wave-sounding track from hipsters out of Monterrey, Mexico.

46. “Walking on a Dream” – Empire of the Sun [2-16-09]. AUSTRALIA. Aussie duo pumps out an upbeat electro-charged pop dance tune.

… The Following Tracks are Among the Best NEW Tracks in WORLD MUSIC but are currently unavailable on Playlist.com. Still worth checking out!...

1. “Lovesick” – Lindstrom & Christabelle (12-11-09]. NORWAY. Down-tempo, funky track by Norwegian pair = disco producer and songstress.

2. “Here We Come (Ready or Not)” -- Rod Carrillo & Shefali [11-10-09]. PANAMA. Hot on the electronica/dance charts, this pop rock-dance fusion track is long, repetitive and danceable, produced by South American DJ.

3. “You’re an Orgasm Addict” – Marina Celeste [10-31-09]. FRANCE. Like Marilyn Monroe, this breathy-saucy siren from Paris, sings slightly off tune and with a sassy French accent.

4. “Slumdog Millionaire” – Wyclef Jean [11-10-09] HAITI featuring Cindy Lauper. With a vague backbeat similar to the theme song but with its own hood feel, Lauper hits the melodic refrain and a Lucious LuLu solo while Wyclef raps for the meat of the track.

5. “Perro Loco” -- Forro in the Dark [10-13-09]. BRAZIL. Party track built on upbeat Afro-Brazilian rhythms with churning guitars and riffing saxes, which mixes-in jazz and rock.

6. “I Won’t Tell You” – Lucuna Coil [4-21-09]. ITALY. A heavy rocker tempered by Chritina Scabbia‘s female vocals by Italian ambient goth group that will rock your casbah.

7. “Bogota by Bus” – Jesse Cook [9-29-09]. CANADA. Big percussive beats and rumba flamenco guitars harken this instrumental track’s Spanish roots.

8. “Darkside of the Sun” – Tokio Hotel [2009]. GERMANY. Bangin’ alt-rock track from emo-quartet out of Germany.

9. “You & I” – Medina [10-12-09 in UK]. DENMARK. The English version of the track “Kun For Me” is sure to capitalize on Denmark’s biggest ht of the past 12 months.

10. “I Hope She Makes you Happy” – Nneka [6-11-09]. NIGERIA/GERMANY. A soulful R&B track with hip-hop cameo by no-soulstress born and raised in Nigeria and now living in Germany.

11. “Di Alma” – Sara Travares [8-11-09]. CAPE VERDE. Peaceful, tropical percussions float in the background of this exotic and flowing vocal feast by native Cape Verdian-trasplanted-to -Portugal musician.

12. “Dimanche” – Volo [8-17-09]. FRANCE. An earnest, strummed ballad that seems sincere, but it’s sung in all French, which Roll doesn’t understand. Nice, though.

13. “Papi” -- Juliana Barrios [2-23-09]. COLUMBIA. Formerly half of the tropical pop duo Bacha (Latin Grammy, 2005) has released her debut album on her own label with this sassy Spanish track on top of the bunch.

14. “Fuego” – Bomba Estereo [7/2009]. COLUMBIA. Creating a fresh track in the Cumbia Sicodelica genre, this Columbian duo merges country folklore, electronica, sultry female vocals and compelling percussions on this lead single from their debut album.

15. “Ecstasy” – JJ [7-1-09]. SWEDEN. Ripping and making addictive threads from Lil Wayne’s “Lollipop” and Will Smith’s “Miami,” Swedish electronic act JJ extols the virtues of club drug ecstasy in this haunting and atmospheric track.

16. “Me Fui” -- BeBe [6-30-09] SPAIN. With a gravelly voice that slides across easy guitar and percussion, this Valenician-born alternative Latina offers up an original groove.

17. “All of the Pleasures of the World” – The Crayon Fields (yet to be released in US). AUSTRALIA. From forthcoming sophomore album to be released in September by Melbourne indie-pop group, this song moves a mellow flow with plain, broad groove-appeal.

18. “Shashkin” (The Unity of Diversity Remix) -- Omar Faruk Tekbilek [6-9-09]. TURKEY Evocative, original and exotic remix of Sufi-inspired music from Turkish-born musician.

19. “I Like It Loud” – Cassie Davis (un-released in U.S.). AUSTRALIA. The scoring gold single from up-and-coming rockerfrom down under leads to a debut album to be released in August.

20. “Brothers” – Smashproof (yet to be released in US). NEW ZEALAND. Funky R&B single layering female vocals with hip-hop from debut album which refers to a recent controversial case in which a business man stabbed a teenage grafitti “tagger” to death.

21. “Slow Jam” -- Vieux Farka Toure [5-26-09] MALI. Enchanting contemporary dub reggae from distinctive Malian guitarist and rising West African star.

22. Revolucion” – Wisin & Yandel [5-26-09]. PUERTO RICO. The lead track on latest album from reggaeton duo mixes hip-hop with melodic Spanish lyrics.

23. “Amor Cronico” – CuCu Diamantes [3-17-09]. CUBA. A saucy, sexy Spanish groove from fascinating lead singer-songwriter of Yerba Buena who is Spanish-African-Chinese.

24. “Fuga (Cha Cha Cha)” – Tiempo Libre [5-5-09]. CUBA. The entire album – called Bach in Havana – is comprised of songs composed by Sebastian Bach and re-imagined from a Latin Jazz perspective.

25. “Sabali” -- Amadou and Miriam [3-24-09]. MALI. A musical husband and wife duo from Mali offer their distinct(French) vocals against a synthed bakcground.