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!).