Best R&B/Pop Record (Mainstream) of 2009
Reader's Pick
Trey Songz – I Need A Girl
2009 saw R&B hitmaker Trey Songz adopting a new, grown-and-sexier style, and nowhere was his transformation more evident than on “I Need A Girl,” the hit lead single off third studio album Ready. Written by Johnta Austin and produced by “Can't Help But Wait” duo Stargate, the track had a steamy, laid-back vibe that kept listeners coming back for more.
Staff Pick
Jason Derulo – Whatcha Say
It's easy to look down on an immensely popular record, especially when you hear it 20 times a day on radio, but there was a reason that newcomer Jason Derulo's "Whatcha Say" was such a success - it was simply the catchiest track of the year. We don't care how hard you think you are, when you were alone in the car you were singing along to "Whatcha Say", and that's the type of universal appeal that deserves a Best of the Booth award.
Best R&B/Pop Record (Unsigned/Independent) of 2009 |
Best Hip Hop Record (Unsigned/Independent) of 2009 |
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Member Reviews and Ratings
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 8297 |
The "I need a Girl" Beat is sooooo annoying to me. Mario should have definitely gotten this award for break up. The song all around is just better. Watcha say was a strong song for the year too. I enjoyed it...
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| Posted on Jan 06, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Crew |
Whatcha Say! That's what's in my head, so again the staff gets it right here!
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| Posted on Jan 06, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 906 |
Watcha say is on repeat on all the urban NY radio stations, and has been for months now. People cant get enough of it.
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| Posted on Jan 06, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 195 |
The only that I don't appreciate is how that DJ Wich song "What We Need" with lil wayne was shot downnn on the booth, but this song (which is practically a copy) garnered so much popularity. IDK.
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| Posted on Jan 06, 2010 |
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Tastemaker |
WOW! do i have a bone to pick w/DjBooth here. WHERE THE F*CK WAS BIRTHDAY SEX????????????????? THAT WAS ONE OF THE WORST NON-NOMINATED SELECTED SONGS I EVER SEEN ON ANY LIST.
i voted Mario. DeRulo wouldve been ight too. i disagree again w/the readers. |
| Posted on Jan 06, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Crew |
joshL, we featured "Birthday Sex" back in December of '08 (when Jeremih was still unsigned). It was the runner-up for "Best Indie/Unsigned R&B Record" in last year's awards-but obviously had a much better aftermath than the other ones there!
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| Posted on Jan 06, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 613 |
"Mmmmmm Watcha Saaayyyy.... Dun na na na na naaaaa... Well of course you did" Although I don't kno the chorus word for word I don't think a days gone by where I havent at least whistled this...
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| Posted on Jan 06, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 4267 |
Can anyone explain me why "Pretty Wings" wasn't considered for this category, but "BLACKsummers'night" was included in the 'Best RnB/Pop Record' category ???
A song which is a strong contender for my song of the year award, song that makes you want to by-pass puppy love and get right into the thick of love. But I cannot do it justice with mere words. I wish I could say more about it. So, I voted for "Crawl", the bright shining star, in terms of songwriting, among the disappointment of an album called "Graffiti". The track rises to new heights on the hook, which is so damn soulful and uplifting it makes the hair on my arms stand up with every listen. You on my radar Luke & Q. |
| Posted on Jan 06, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 476 |
I gotta go with the Staff Pick here.
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| Posted on Jan 06, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 906 |
Thanks for explaining Burmy. The booth crew and readers predicted that "Birthday Sex" would be a hit in late 2008, but it didnt blow up the mainstream until spring 2009
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| Posted on Jan 07, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 736 |
it gotta be i need a girl, this is straight up
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| Posted on Jan 07, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1192 |
Um, Down? come on, as if that wasnt the biggest R&B/Pop Record of 2009. I cant even remember if that was in the vote.
All of these tracks were pretty solid though. |
| Posted on Jan 07, 2010 |
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Tastemaker |
thanks for explaining, but that is an absolute terrible reason. do u guys think this song will be remembered for the impact it had in 2008??? or 2009??? Birthday Sex is a 2009 song.PERIOD wasnt it still deserving to be on the 2009 list even if it was already noticed in 2008? or does #2 in the country not have any meaning to u guys? i kno this song was #1 on the DjBooth for several weeks. does that not mean anything either?
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| Posted on Jan 07, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member |
Whatcha say ;)
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| Posted on Jan 08, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1309 |
@mmcoolman2000: lol, good call! I went back and checked it out, I didn't even remember by the time I heard "Watcha say" that I had heard that sample before (and I gave that song a 4!). And that leads me to the copy accusation: come on man, it's a sample! So, it is neither Dj Which's or Rotem's. ;)
Good thing joshL called out Birthday sex, it was really interesting to remember a little of "Djbooth history" ;) Both choices are good, "Watcha say" is catchier but "I need a girl" is pure vocal talent! |
| Posted on Jan 08, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member |
I love both of these tracks equally, i would have to almost spin'em back to back.
WOW! PBi |
| Posted on Mar 20, 2010 |
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