5-4-3-2-1: From Chris Brown to Ciara

We here at the Global Grind offices listen to a lot of music. So much that it’s sometimes hard to keep track of and process it all. A lot of times we only get to listen to a song once. Certain songs, though, we can’t help but repeat over and over – they’re just that good. In this new daily feature, we will be breaking down the day in music by the number of times we listened to a track. 5 is that track that had us go back and rewind more than once, the musical highlight of our day. 1 – we listened to it once and sent it packing to the recycling bin.

Today was pretty slow music-wise, but there were a few songs that made the day worthwhile. The song that had us jamming the most today is most definitely:

5. Ciara – Speechless

An early version of this song featuring The-Dream leaked a few months back, and while that version is great, this solo, mastered version is a million times better. What Ciara lacks in vocal prowess she more than makes up with in sheer emotion and delivery – anyone who’s been in a relationship can feel what Ciara is singing about. This is her best single since ‘Promise,’ and it is sure to be played at tons of weddings and proms in the years to come. Basic Instinct hits stores October 5.

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4. Blonde Redhead – Oslo

For almost two decades, Blonde Redhead has been making incredibly progressive and interesting art-rock. ‘Oslo’ is taken off of their latest album, Penny Sparkle, which hits stores September 14. It’s classic Redhead – ethereal, sensual, downright beautiful. Lead vocalist Kazu Makino’s eery falsetto is one of the best voices in rock. If you aren’t familiar with their work, do yourself a favor check out their previous albums Misery Is A Butterfly, Melody of Certain Damaged Lemons, and 23.

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3. Fred Da Godson – So Crazy Remix (feat. Cam’Ron & Waka Flocka Flame)

This track has been getting a lot of burn on NY rap radio for a minute now, but a hot remix might be what it takes for it crossover. Cam’Ron and <a href