Help me name these 2 songs one sounded like Rihanna other like

August 4, 2014 2:06 PM

OK, the first song, I heard someone playing in their convertible when I was walking by. It was r&b/hip-hop genre. I thought it was Rhianna, and that I would easily be able to find it- no luck. It was a very happy, dance song and it referenced an 80s or 90s female lead song. It is not "we found love in a hopeless place", but much like it. Uggh, I think it kinda was a like a pat benatar reference, but it was a very poppy/hip-hop new song. any idea?

The other song, was in the vein of Anthony Hamilton, it starts out very slow- just some vocal sounds, not words, I heard it on a tv show I am sure, I thought it was Suits, but it does not seem so, could be Rush. It was a kinda love song I think. thanks!!

posted by TRUELOTUS to Media & Arts (28 answers total)

Was it Sia - Chandelier
posted by sandmanwv at 2:30 PM on August 4, 2014

Could the first song have been Levels by AVICII?
posted by mekily at 2:44 PM on August 4, 2014

Response by poster: nope, not chandlier
posted by TRUELOTUS at 2:45 PM on August 4, 2014

Response by poster: not levels, the singer sounds young, just like rihianna, sia was a good try
posted by TRUELOTUS at 2:46 PM on August 4, 2014

Response by poster: it is postive and happy, makes you wanna dance, not cry-lol
posted by TRUELOTUS at 2:47 PM on August 4, 2014

Maybe Selena Gomez — Come & Get It?
posted by igowen at 2:55 PM on August 4, 2014

Response by poster: nope, but that is the closest yet, but still the singer truly sounds like rhianna
posted by TRUELOTUS at 3:02 PM on August 4, 2014

Afrojack f Eva Simons - Take Over Control for the first song?
posted by neda at 3:23 PM on August 4, 2014

I'm going to guess it's Lil Kim "Don't mess with me" ?
posted by Grlnxtdr at 3:49 PM on August 4, 2014

This doesn't sound much like Rihanna to me, but it's all over the radio.
Ariana Grande - Problem
posted by desjardins at 3:56 PM on August 4, 2014

you make me feel
posted by LaunchBox at 3:57 PM on August 4, 2014

I'm guessing it was Rhianna- How about Cheers- (Drink to that) - it's got a loop of Avril Lavigne . Maybe a bit slower than 'dancey' but that's my best guess
posted by Lilbetty19 at 4:43 PM on August 4, 2014 [1 favorite]

Response by poster: Danng, who knew this would be soo difficult! sia and selena are the closest

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posted by TRUELOTUS at 5:56 PM on August 4, 2014

Kat Dahlia - Crazy ?

Sevyn Streeter - It Won't Stop ?

Beyoncé - Partition ?

Sorry no links. Based on Selena, I think (*hope*) it's Beyoncé.
posted by alice ayres at 7:52 PM on August 4, 2014

2nd song - do you watch Girls? Could it have been Miguel - Simplethings?

On a phone - sorry again about no links.
posted by alice ayres at 7:55 PM on August 4, 2014

1st one- Flo Rida feat. Sia, Wild Ones? Or, no, I bet it's Oh Na Na by Trey Songs.

Second one, John Newman, "love me again" from this promo.
posted by Snarl Furillo at 9:16 PM on August 4, 2014

2 On by Tinashe?
posted by daninnj at 10:13 PM on August 4, 2014

Rita Ora - I Will Never Let You Down?
posted by semaphore at 11:35 PM on August 4, 2014

Grimes - Go ft. Blood Diamondz ?

Originally written for rihanna
posted by czytm at 11:38 AM on August 5, 2014

Response by poster: SONG 2: Nope, but I watch graceland, it is def and african american dude, it almost seems like it would be john legend, but it is totally not him
posted by TRUELOTUS at 3:48 PM on August 5, 2014

Response by poster: ok so Rita is soo closely, upbeat and very dancey, but it was much closer to rihanna, omg, we are almost there.ahhhh
posted by TRUELOTUS at 3:51 PM on August 5, 2014

Response by poster: nope, but I do like wild ones :) that same energy
posted by TRUELOTUS at 3:55 PM on August 5, 2014

Response by poster: for song 2 kinda almost like slow jazz meets maxwell introl
posted by TRUELOTUS at 3:57 PM on August 5, 2014

Response by poster: nope, not queen B either. hmmmm. any ideas how I can figure this out??? anyone know a DJ-lol!
posted by TRUELOTUS at 4:00 PM on August 5, 2014

You can hum or sing the melody into one of these apps to see what the songs are.

Here is a list of the songs used on Suits in season two, with a link to season one at the bottom. This tumblr is current through Season 4 episode 7.

If you can remember any of the lyrics, partial lyrics or even themes (doing shots vs unspecified turn down for nothing vs hot girl), we would be better able to help.
posted by Snarl Furillo at 5:54 PM on August 5, 2014

nicki minaj - starships ?

questions:
what city do you live in?
when did you hear the car song?
had you ever heard the song before?
are you generally up on top 40/top 100 hits?

song 2: james blake - retograde ?
posted by alice ayres at 8:39 PM on August 5, 2014

nicki minaj - your love?
posted by alice ayres at 9:06 PM on August 5, 2014

Response by poster: i live in boston
it was in the afternoon
nope , not up on top hits at all
posted by TRUELOTUS at 11:11 AM on August 6, 2014