best of Mezik's Best of 2020 / Let's Announce Some Winners... pt 1

[khalyan]

Future Nostalgia  

[Post Malone]

STAN Folklore 

[Ewan Chaos]

Tswizzle getting two noms in the track category, good for her. Peace is pretty good, definitely should have been the actual closer.

 

Rooting for Future Nostalgia (title track) for that one though!

[Legend E]

carrie  

 

harry and dua plz

 

also stan mirrorball

[Remmy]

Tenille Arts all over these noms  She's the only BNA selection I like so far. Harry & Taylor in Artist of the Year, both insanely well deserved  peace has always been one of my least favorites from folklore while mirrorball is cute and a grower  Future Nostalgia would actually win that category for me, the track definitely starts things off nicely.

[Sunderland 4ever]

Taylor and Dua FTW!

[potent]

Title track is definitely one of the best from Dua's album

I liked the sound Harry was going for this era and I think for the most part he did it well! Great single choices too (although I'm def tired of WS at this point lol)

[KasioKas]

I hope Doja & FN win!!

[K$Ellie]

Future Nostalgia is such a good song ahhhh  one of my faves on the album

love peace and especially mirrorball but they're not my absolute faves so I hope Dua takes this

Megan or Taylor for the other two categories

[Green]

Future Nostalgia and mirrorball 

[Mezik]

Mezik's Best of 2020

We'll be continuing with the major nominations starting tonight. Hope to see you all there.  

 

Nominations

Country Song of the Year

Cam - 'Till There's Nothing Left'

Ingrid Andress - 'The Stranger'

Mickey Guyton - 'What Are You Gonna Tell Her?'

Tenille Arts - 'Everybody Knows Everybody'

Zac Brown Band - 'The Man Who Loves You The Most'

Country Album of the Year

Cam - 'The Other Side'

Cassadee Pope - 'Rise and Shine'

Chris Stapleton - 'Starting Over'

Kelsea Ballerini - 'kelsea'

Tenille Arts - 'Love, Heartbreak, & Everything in Between'

Throwback Song of the Year

Alicia Keys - 'Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)'

Carrie Underwood - 'Two Black Cadillacs'

Kylie Minogue - 'On a Night Like This'

Sade - 'Soldier of Love'

Stacie Orrico - '(There's Gotta Be) More to Life'

Music Video of the Year

Cam - 'Till There's Nothing Left'

Dua Lipa - 'Physical'

Megan thee Stallion (Feat. YoungThug) - 'Don't Stop'

Taylor Swift - 'cardigan'

The Weeknd - 'Blinding Lights'

Collaboration of the Year

Cardi B & Megan thee Stallion - 'WAP'

Carrie Underwood & John Legend - 'Hallelujah'

Doja Cat (Feat. Gucci Mane) - 'Like That'

Megan thee Stallion (Feat. Beyoncé) - 'Savage'

Taylor Swift & Bon Iver - 'exile' 

New Artist of the Year

Doja Cat

Ingrid Andress

Gabby Barrett

Megan thee Stallion

Tenille Townes

Artist of the Year

Carrie Undewood

Harry Styles

Little Mix

Megan thee Stallion

Taylor Swift

Track of the Year

Carrie Underwood (Feat. Isaiah Fisher) - 'Little Drummer Boy'

Dua Lipa - 'Future Nostalgia' 

Kelsea Ballerini - 'The Way I Used To'

Taylor Swift - 'mirrorball'

Taylor Swift - 'peace'

[prézli]

13 minutes ago, Mezik said:

Stacie Orrico - '(There's Gotta Be) More to Life'

Holy shhhhhhhhhhhhh! Words can't describe how much I love this song. A timeless CLASSIC.

 

On a Night Like This too  Kylie's best song ever.

[gagacasanova]

Little Drummer Boy, the princess of Christmas did THAT 

[Legend E]

yes, we're waiting, dear  

[Brandon]

Ｔａｙｌｏｒ,Ｗｅｅｋｎｄ & Ｄｕａ 

[Mezik]

Mezik's Best of 2020 - Single of the Year Nominations

*For the best album single released between December 1st, 2019 to December 1st, 2020 *

 

Carrie Underwood & John Legend - 'Hallelujah'

 

Honestly this single does not even feel like a 'Christmas' single, which is why I feel I appreciate it so much more. Carrie and John's voices together sound heavenly, and the range they both showcase in this song is amazing. Overall the inspirational message can be viewed as cheesy, but it's classic Carrie and truly one of her signature themes. The simplicity within the production as well makes the vocals take the spot light. It's the type of music Carrie shines singing, and probably a better track than anything on her last album.

 

Jesse Ware - 'What's Your Pleasure?'

So I discovered this artist thanks to the 'Best of' section this year, and this song just stood out. There's something so orgasmic about this track on the ears, and the production really reminds me of Madonna's Confessions album. Her voice is so sultry as well, but still commands the track as powerful. I see why all of ATRL went crazy over this women's album, because it is fantastic and the title track is all I needed to hear to know that. 

 

Megan thee Stallion (Feat. Beyoncé) - 'Savage'

 

This monstrous hit just was unescapable this year. When making the list of what my top five favourite singles of the year would be, there were several of Megan's that I had trouble choosing from because she just released quality releases this year. In the end, I feel that this was the single that really stuck with me this year. Whether it was through social media, on the radio, or on my own listening devices this song was everywhere and I could not get enough of it. Also, nothing like two of music's finest women getting you amped out for a long stretch of night shifts when all you wanna do is hide in bed and stay stuck in your depression. 

 

Taylor Swift & Bon Iver - 'exile'

Really any of the songs Taylor released as singles this year could've made it, but I think this just continues to grow on me every day. Bon Iver adds such a magical presence to the track, and they both sound heavenly together. I think the final bridge and chorus just stick with me, and is one of the finest techniques Taylor has ever used to convey such a hard and emotional message. The lake versions only improved my feelings about this song, and the funny thing is I was 'meh' about it upon the release of the album and now it's probably my favourite track.

 

The Weeknd - 'Blinding Lights'

 

Everything about this track felt like a journey back in time to 80s/90s pop and got me going every damn time. I think I have always appreciated The Weeknd's pop efforts more than his R&B work, and this song satisfied everything I wanted in his work. The chorus just EXPLODES every single time, and the lowkey verses emphasize the chorus so much more. King was robbed at the Grammys. 

Edited December 11, 2020 by Mezik

[Mezik]

3 hours ago, Legend E said:

yes, we're waiting, dear  

I got distracted playing WoW Shadowlands, please forgive me.  

 

16 hours ago, prézli said:

Holy shhhhhhhhhhhhh! Words can't describe how much I love this song. A timeless CLASSIC.

 

On a Night Like This too  Kylie's best song ever.

Stacie was everywhere in my childhood, when I recently got back into it I had so much nostalgia.  Also I agree about Kylie, there's just something so incredible about On a Night Like This - truly a pop masterpiece. 

 

9 hours ago, gagacasanova said:

Little Drummer Boy, the princess of Christmas did THAT 

Honestly, it's grown on me so much. King Isaiah's speech impenament's power.  

 

8 minutes ago, Brandon said:

Ｔａｙｌｏｒ,Ｗｅｅｋｎｄ & Ｄｕａ 

Basically the three biggest artists on repeat for me this year. Thank God for their albums.  

 

On 12/8/2020 at 7:51 AM, Lazuli said:

megan should win  

will taylor win over carrie?  

taylor snatching two tracks  and the fact that it's PEACE yas the most underrated song on folklore tbh 

Megan had a huge year, and so did Taylor. Honestly they're quite close.  

Also, 'peace' makes me so emotional. It's truly so under-appreciated, along with 'hoax'. I'm glad you feel the same.  

 

On 12/8/2020 at 11:00 AM, jpow said:

Future Nostalgia  

Throwback queen did that.  

 

On 12/8/2020 at 11:16 AM, Post Malone said:

STAN Folklore 

Literally cured my depression.  

 

On 12/8/2020 at 9:31 PM, Ewan Chaos said:

Tswizzle getting two noms in the track category, good for her. Peace is pretty good, definitely should have been the actual closer.

 

Rooting for Future Nostalgia (title track) for that one though!

'peace' would've been a fantastic closer for the album, but I under stand why 'hoax' is it... and even then I like where 'hoax' is on the album and can't imagine 'peace' as the closer anymore.  

 

Future Nostalgia is a bop. It took me from casual fan of Dua to STAN when listening to it. What a way to open an album.  

 

On 12/9/2020 at 12:39 AM, Remmy said:

Tenille Arts all over these noms  She's the only BNA selection I like so far. Harry & Taylor in Artist of the Year, both insanely well deserved  peace has always been one of my least favorites from folklore while mirrorball is cute and a grower  Future Nostalgia would actually win that category for me, the track definitely starts things off nicely.

Tenille is my Canadian girl, I have to give her the credit she deserves and showcase everyone the next country/pop princess.  Honesty I think a lot of the gays would love her work.  

 

You have impeccable taste, so I'm glad you like some of the nominees.  

 

On 12/9/2020 at 4:13 AM, potent said:

Title track is definitely one of the best from Dua's album

I liked the sound Harry was going for this era and I think for the most part he did it well! Great single choices too (although I'm def tired of WS at this point lol)

Watermelon Sugar annoys me so much now.....like why did it have to be the biggest hit of the era? I'm actually LOVING Golden, and hope it can see a good amount of success following the last two smashes. :

 

On 12/9/2020 at 4:28 PM, KasioKas said:

I hope Doja & FN win!!

Funny thing is I wasn't going to include Doja anywhere, then I realized I used her a hell of a lot more than I thought this year. HA POWER.

 

On 12/9/2020 at 6:54 PM, K$Ellie said:

Future Nostalgia is such a good song ahhhh  one of my faves on the album

love peace and especially mirrorball but they're not my absolute faves so I hope Dua takes this

Megan or Taylor for the other two categories

The acclaim FN (title track) has had makes me happy to see. I thought I was alone in finding it astounding.  

 

On 12/9/2020 at 6:56 PM, Green said:

Future Nostalgia and mirrorball 

Among my most played songs this year. More so than some of the singles of the era.  

[potent]

WYP, Blinding Lights, or Exile would all be great choices!

[Post Malone]

Exile and BL 

[Mezik]

Mezik's Best of 2020 - Song of the Year Nominations

*For the single released between December 1st, 2019 to December 1st, 2020 with the best lyrics.*

 

Alicia Keys - 'Underdog' (Alicia Keys, Johnny McDaid, Ed Sheeran, Foy Vance, Jonny Coffer, Amy Wadge)

 

This song is a feel good song that is meant to life your spirits and get you through the hard times. Alicia has released some questionable music since 'As I Am', and I think this was a return to Alicia I grew to admire and become a huge fan of. There's something so simple, yet detailed and textured about it. It definitely helped me with getting through this year, and makes me feel inspired when I am at my low points.

 

Mickey Guyton - 'What Are You Gonna Tell Her?' (Mickey Guyton, Victoria Banks, Emma-Lee, Karen Kosowski)

Mickey released multiple heavy-subjected songs this year, and honestly any of them could've fit the 'song of the year' criteria. However, I think this song has stronger lyrics and is much more clever with getting the message across. The way the song is set up to contradict everything that seems positive and optimistic, really emphasizes the realities that many women live with. Furthermore, being a black women in country music truly makes the lyrics that much more powerful in the grand scheme of things. 

 

Taylor Swift - 'cardigan' (Taylor Swift, Aaron Dessner)

 

Taylor is our generation's ultimate song writer, and the lead single off of 'folklore' displayed why. Taylor is so colourful and clever with her wording, and is able to share the emotions of what she was feeling with ease on every track she releases. 'cardigan' is no different, and paints a vivid picture of heartbreak and betrayal, and is another topic many can relate too. Taylor is truly the queen of being universal in her delivery of emotions. 

 

Tenille Arts - 'Everybody Knows Everybody' (Tenille Arts, Allison Margaret Cruz, Alex Kline)

 

So, growing up in a small town and now missing it immensely this song hits me to the core. It's a fun ode' to your small towns where your local hook up becomes a front page news story the next day. It's a cheer to the gossiping, the over confidence, and recognizing these small things that made us hate the towns we grew up in are actually what we grow to miss. I think because I listened to this on repeat while discovering Schitt's Creek the song lyrics really were that much more reinforcing. Regardless, Ms. Arts knows how to to write and I encourage everyone to listen to this as she is witty with her lyrics and it's great to see. 

 

The Chicks - 'Sleep at Night' (Martie Maguire, Natalie Maines, Emily Strayer, Teddy Geiger, Justin Tranter)

I think this is the most pop-friendly song they have released as a trio, and it is fantastic. With the help of Teddy and Justin they are able to deliver a message of heartbreak, and they get all of Natalie's dirty divorce out in a clever way that is still... catchy? I know it is meant to be a sincere and heartfelt song, but the lyrics also work in a manner that makes this song an absolute banger. T'is a shame they got no Grammy nominations, because this song easily deserved a handful. 

Edited December 11, 2020 by Mezik

[Sunderland 4ever]

What's You Pleasure? and Cardigan FTW!

[madonnas]

your jessie song choice, YES im glad she converted you.  the rest of the category is a slay too, hope jessie wins! 

[nasa]

what are you gonna tell her in soty 

[gagacasanova]

Exile, Hallelujah and What Are You Gonna Tell Her

 

[Remmy]

Single of the Year~ WYP?, exile and Blinding Lights are all so damn good Any would be fantastic winners || Song of the Year~ Taylor and Tenille Not the biggest fan of cardigan but for a songwriting category, she's obviously worthy