Hard-THIS. IS. MY ISH. I'm addicted to the aggression in it. However, I think some of the lyrics are better suited for my queen diva, Beyonce`, no shade.

A Rihanna playlist has been much requested and those who closely follow my blog may be surprised I can even muster one up (my musical opinion of her isn't very high), but believe it or not, there's a couple of songs from the Barbadian beauty I really enjoy. Rihanna's talent level may be debatable, but I think most can agree that her record label makes sure she gets tracks that are infectious and, sometimes, very well written, like "Russian Roulette" & "Stay." I'm so taken with "Unfaithful," I wish another singer would've gotten it till this day. Can you imagine someone with pipes singing it? Epic. Anyhow, here's my list :)

Disturbia- My favorite Rihanna song, period the end, hands down. I love psychotic and frenetic with a touch seduction lol.

(Piano Version) Love the Way You Lie- Most adore the original Eminem edition with Rihanna as a featured artist, but I would take Rihanna solo on this halting, heart-rending version any day. Bravo to writers for creating possibly one the most emotionally-provoking and painful lyrics penned in this decade.

One of the more interesting things about Kanye West is that for every ounce of public arrogance & immaturity he has, there's an ounce of brilliance. He's so brilliant, that despite having just under 10 years on his resume`, he's a contender for a hip-hop throne. I believe his sharp musical ear (he was a producer before he was a signed act), candid nature & honesty are what make West appealing to his audience. Here's a list of some of my favorite Yeezy cuts. I intentionally tried to pick songs some may not know (with the exception of a few). West's new album, "Yeezus," drops June 18th.

(Prelude Instrumental) All of the Lights- This prelude is so dark, haunting & beautiful all at the same time; fitting its album's title. It's breathtaking. I listen to it by itself all the time.

I'm a self-professed "American Idol" watcher. Most music nerds don't find it to be a producer of great music, but I totally beg to differ. Voting politics have gotten in the way of the most talented person winning the contest, but America has gotten it right before. I have many favorite female contestants, 2 of which (Tamyra Gray & LaToya London) should be much bigger than what they are, but that's another conversation. Here's a short list of songs I LOVE from Kelly Clarkson, Fantasia (who has new album out!), Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson & Katharine McPhee. Enjoy.

Considering Beyonce` is my queen diva, I have many favorite songs of hers, but for this playlist I narrowed them down to those I find the most artistically strong in terms of delivery, lyrics and/or concept.

I know Lady Gaga only has 2 studio albums and 1 EP, but here are some of my absolute favorite cuts.

I named the following playlist "Underrated & Unorthodox" to one, obviously highlight tracks I deem to be underrated, and two, because as with Whitney Houston, I love all the classic songs and huge hits (ex. "Hero," "Fantasy"), but some of my ultimate favorites are rather unorthodox choices. Enjoy.

If you're not of a certain age or demographic, you may not know that entertainer RuPaul has studio albums. No, you won't hear a voice like Barbara Streisand or the lyrical depth of Bob Dylan, but Ru can carry a tune and give you some fun, hilarious and even inspiring jams. You can catch the delightful "RuPaul's DragRace" weekly on LOGO or on the network's website.

As I said in my article on how I became a music nerd, Britney Spears is my guilty pleasure. I tend to listen to Spears the most when I'm feeling nostalgic (she came out when I was 13), about to hit the streets, or in a sultry mood. Some of her songs that I'm most attracted to are those that have a R&B, sensual and/or dusky twist (I love how on every album, Britney has at least 1 song that can appeal to an urban audience). Here's a compilation of those (I had to use some fan-made videos because Vevo doesn't allow importing. Jerks).