As of this writing, Tyga’s “Coconut Juice” is beating Estelle’s “American Boy” in our final battle of Idolator’s 2008 Summer Jam Tournament–Tyga’s track has 58.1% of the vote, while Estelle’s has 41.9%. But those of you who were hoping for an Estelle win shouldn’t fret–the difference between them could easily be made up in the hours between now and 5 p.m. ET, when the polls close! The poll’s been reposted below, so get clicking. MORE »
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Your Summer Jam Tournament Update: Voters Sure Like Shaking Their Coconuts
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Tyga’s “Coconut Juice”: Idolator’s Official Summer Jam Of 2008
It’s been a long tournament, but Idolator’s Summer Jam Of 2008 has finally been decided, and the winner is “Coconut Juice,” the Harry Nilsson-inspired party jam by Tyga that consistently crushed its competition. Estelle’s lighter-than-air “American Boy” put up a good fight in the final–the split was 53.5% “Coconut Juice,” 46.5% “American Boy”–but people just love singing about drinking in the summertime, I guess. (Just don’t forget to hydrate!) The video of the victor, and a look back at the full roster of competitors, after the jump. MORE »
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Idolator’s Summer Jam Tournament Enters Its Final Phase
After weeks of winnowing, our picks for the official summer jam of 2008 have been winnowed down to two: Estelle’s lighter-than-air “American Boy” and Tyga’s debaucherous “Coconut Juice.” Polls (and videos, in case you need a last refresher) after the jump; we’ll announce the winner tomorrow evening, right before the Summer Solstice begins on the East Coast. So get cracking! MORE »
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Idolator’s Summer Jam Tournament Gets Serious About Nourishing Itself
We’ll be rolling out both the battles in our summer-jam tournament’s semifinal round today, with both polls closing tomorrow. So get your votes in as soon as you decide between Lele’s housey ode to breakfast and Tyga’s coconut-water-drenched party as your pick for 2008’s big summer banger. Poll after the jump! MORE »
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Idolator’s Summer Jam Tournament Reignites The Fierce UK-Denmark Pop Rivalry
The second half of Idolator’s summer-jam semifinal is ready for tipoff (or whatever the musical equivalent is). Remember: These polls close tomorrow, so to have your voice heard, make sure you vote early and often–especially in this difficult matchup between Estelle’s love letter to American men in baggy jeans and Alphabeat’s ecstatically retro Europop party. Poll after the jump! MORE »
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Idolator’s Summer Jam Tournament Gets All Boy-Crazy Again
Round two of our quest for 2008’s official song of the coming summer concludes with what may be our toughest face-off yet, a battle between a Prince homage via Norway and an ode to the men residing across the pond. Vote after the jump, and don’t forget to cast your ballots in other second-round matchups! MORE »
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Idolator’s Quest For The Ultimate Summer Jam Will Be Fascinated With You For A Long Time
New York City may not be in full-on bake mode right now, but our summer-jam journey soldiers on with a battle between the forthcoming single from Long Island’s biggest diva and the wavers of the “wonky pop” banner. Vote after the jump! MORE »
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Idolator’s Summer Jam Tournament Shakes Its Cornflakes
Our quest for the definitive summer song of 2008 continues, and this second-round match is a face-off between spawn of Billy Ray and a sexy ode to the most important meal of the day. Vote after the jump! MORE »
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Idolator’s Summer Jam Tournament Says “Yeah,” Cracks A Coconut
The second round of Idolator’s quest for this year’s top summertime song* enters its second round today, with the twisted Nilsson of surprise Kid Rock-beater videodrone
Mariah Carey, “I’ll Be Lovin’ You Long Time”
This song was a commenter favorite, and I’ll let chachwitablog take it away as to why: “The second I heard “loving you long time” I thought (a) this song is the perfect throwback to 90s Mariah, and (b) this song will take over my spring summer. MORE »
