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Thursday, July 2, 2009
Happy Fourth of July!
Enjoy the hotdogs and fireworks with some patriotic tunes. Thumbplay celebrates Fourth of July with America-loving party songs, like Jimi Hendrix's classic "Star Spangled Banner" John Mellencamp’s “R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A.” and Bon Jovi’s rocking cover of “Rockin’ In The Free World.” Show your pride with classic patriotic tones, such as Tom Petty’s “American Girl,” the great tenor Ronan Tynan performing “God Bless America” and the US Marine Band’s rendition of “Hail To The Chief.” Get some beautiful red, white and blue graphics like the waving American flag, the Statue of Liberty, and a yellow ribbon to support the troops. Visit our Fourth of July page to find tons of patriotic entertainment!
Labels: graphics, mp3's, Ringtones, rock
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 7:13 AM
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
The Best of Rock
Today we've launched a new page called the Best of Rock. This page contains ringtones of some of the greatest Rock bands and artists of all time. Click here to sample all the tones that I know you'll remember throughout the last few decades. There's Metal from Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Ozzy, AC/DC. Great Rock from Foo Fighters, Daughtry, Bush, Soul Asylum. Classic Tracks from Crue, Warrant, Heart and much more!
posted by Steve Augello @ 1:52 PM
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Jackson Tributes Continue Around The Globe
From the legendary Apollo Theater in Harlem, to other places around the world, tributes to the King of Pop continue. The Rev. Al Sharpton took to the Apollo stage to lead a celebration by fans that included spontaneous sing-a-longs to “Beat It” and “Black or White,” plus a contest of dancers doing the Moonwalk, made famous in the 80’s by Jackson during a televised performance of “Billie Jean” on MTV. The MJ tributes are sure to continue as fans worldwide celebrate the life of this unmatched talent. Don’t miss Michael’s hits here at Thumbplay, including “Human Nature,” “Don’t Stop Until You Get Enough” and “Smooth Criminal.”posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 8:16 PM
What do Sean Kingston, David Archuleta and Weird Al Yankovic have in common? They all have exclusives on Thumbplay! For a limited time only, you can be the first to get these on mobile:Sean Kingston - "Fire Burning" Video clip
Weird Al Yankovic - "Craigslist" Video Clip
David Archuleta - "Zero Gravity" Ringtone
posted by Steve Augello @ 4:11 PM
Kelly Clarkson may protest hooking-up, but she's showing her love for Thumbplay on our hilarious new "Rejection hotline," powered by RH Brands. Kelly’'s contagious hit “I Do Not Hook Up” has spawned a hotline encouraging singles to distribute the number to unsolicited paramours. After dialing 973-409-3267 on your mobile, the unsuspecting caller is told they were given a “fake” number by the potential hook-up. Snap! The hook-up-that-never-was is then greeted by Kelly Clarkson’s “I Do Not Hook Up.” Don’t miss other Kelly Clarkson hits here at Thumbplay, such as “My Life Would Suck Without You” and “Breakaway,” plus videos for “I Do Not Hook Up” and “Since U Been Gone.”
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 2:51 PM
Monday, June 29, 2009
Stars Honor Michael Jackson at Last Night's BET Awards©
Michael Jackson was in the hearts and minds of the artists at last night's BET Awards©. Janet Jackson made a surprise appearance, thanking fans for their support. New Edition reunited with Bobby Brown to perform a medley of Jackson 5 songs, including “I Want You Back” and “ABC.” Other memorable moments included Ciara’s emotional performance of Jackson’s “Heal The World,” Ne-yo’s crooning version of “Lady In My Life,” and the duet by Ne-yo and Jamie Foxx of “I’ll Be There.” Jamie Foxx added some humor by periodically appearing on stage in Jackson’s trademark outfits, including the iconic red leather jacket from “Thriller” and the black leather suit with loafers from “Billie Jean.” Beyonce and Maxwell also made tribute to Michael Jackson during their performances. Check out our huge catalog of MJ tones and MP3’s here at Thumbplay.
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 2:52 PM
Friday, June 26, 2009
The Original King
With the tragic passing of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, we are reminded of the original King, Elvis Presley. Another creative genius and cultural icon, Elvis Presley's groundbreaking body of work allowed Rhythm & Blues, Rock n Roll and Pop music to merge forever. Until Michael Jackson, no other artist could touch the cultural, iconic power of Elvis, whose early hits of the 50’s and 60’s, “All Shook Up,”“Hound Dog,”“Don’t Be Cruel” and “Heartbreak Hotel,” were the cornerstone of Rock n Roll history. His full-bodied, soulful voice also redefined older classics, such as “Blue Moon” and “Love Letters.” Presley’s late career held many landmark 70’s hits as well, such as “Always On My Mind,” “Solitaire,” and “Burning Love.” Don’t miss Thumbplay’s entire catalog of Elvis tones and MP3’s!
Labels: mp3's, Pop, Ringtones, rock
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 10:54 AM
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Celebrating The Career of The King of Pop
Michael Jackson's legacy cannot be disputed: the King of Pop made an indelible mark on music history. From his early days as a child prodigy with the Jackson 5, to his chart dominating Thriller days, Jackson's hits are the trademark songs of several generations. Discover young Michael’s breathtaking soulfulness in his cover of the great Bill Withers’ “Ain’t No Sunshine,” and his soaring vocals in the Jackson 5 smash “I’ll Be There,” which was famously covered by Mariah Carey. After his success with the Jackson 5, Michael’s solo career was immediately a sensation with his chart-topping 1970’s classic “Don’t Stop ‘til You Get Enough.” No star shone brighter than Jackson’s in the 1980’s, shattering the charts with hit after hit, including “Beat It,” “Billie Jean,” “Thriller,” and “P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing).” The hits kept rolling in the 1990’s, with classics like “Bad,” “Smooth Criminal” and “Black or White.” While Jackson’s early death has shocked the world, he leaves behind a timeless canon of music.
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 4:05 PM
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Refresh Yourself With Booty Dew
Need to feel refreshed after a night on the dance floor shaking your "Stanky Legg?" Just in time for the hot temperatures, GS Boyz have landed exclusively at Thumbplay with their sensational "Booty Dew" video to cool you down. Don’t miss Thumbplay's exclusive mobile video, plus the tone on our GS Boyz page. Check out the exclusive Thumbplay shout-out from GS Boyz on our home page, plus other hilarious GS Boyz tones, such as “Move That Stanky Legg,” “Answer Your Phone,” “Ring Ring” and “Get Off UR Booty Dew,” And don’t forget to grab some “Booty Dew!”
Labels: comedy, rap, Ringtones, video
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 2:19 PM
Monday, June 22, 2009
Hot on Thumbplay
The Summer heat has caught the Thumbplay charts on fire! This week has seen a huge leap in requests for "You're a Jerk" by the New Boyz, "Her Diamonds" by Rob Thomas (formerly of Matchbox Twenty) and the Zac Brown Band's "Whatever It Is." Our pick for the hottest release of the week goes to Linkin Park’s “New Divide” from the upcoming blockbuster movie, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. Be sure to check out hilarious music tones from the soundtrack of the hit comedy, The Hangover, including “Stu’s Song” by Ed Helms, and “Three Best Friends” by Zach Galifianakis. Don’t miss other top releases at Thumbplay, like 3OH!3 "Don't Trust Me" and “21 Guns” by Green Day.
Labels: movies, Pop, rap, Ringtones, rock
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 3:42 PM
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Britney's Circus Storms the U.S. This August
After blazing the stages of Europe this Summer, Britney Spears will return to the U.S. with her Circus tour this August. The paparazzi princess will be back on her home turf, performing songs from her current album, Circus, including the hits "Womanizer," "If U Seek Amy," and the upcoming single “Radar.” Don’t miss other great Britney hits, like “Break the Ice,” “Oops I Did It Again,” “Baby One More Time,” and her cover of the Bobby Brown hit “My Prerogative.”
Check out the Thumbplay catalog of Britney’s opening act A-listers, Ciara and Pussycat Dolls, and don’t miss our collection of Britney Spears videos and graphics.
Check out the Thumbplay catalog of Britney’s opening act A-listers, Ciara and Pussycat Dolls, and don’t miss our collection of Britney Spears videos and graphics.
Labels: graphics, Pop, Ringtones, video
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 2:51 PM
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Country Video Music Award Show
The stars were shining at last night's awards show. Tons of great performances came from Country's A-list, including Dierks Bentley with “Sideways,” Joey & Rory rocking their hit "Cheater Cheater, and " Lady Antebellum performing "Looking For A Good Time." Group Video of the Year went to Rascal Flatts for “Every Day” and Male Video of the Year went to Brad Paisley for “Waitin' On A Woman,” who also performed his new single, “Then.” Other winners include Kid Rock for his hit “All Summer Long,” Taylor Swift’s “Love Story,” and Sugarland’s “All I Want To Do.” The night was topped off by Keith Urban rocking his hit “Sweet Thing,” and Sugarland with a surprise performance with the 80’s hitmakers B-52’s on their classic “Love Shack.” Don’t miss other MP3’s and tones at Thumbplay’s Country page.
Labels: country, mp3's, Pop, Ringtones, rock
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 3:47 PM
Paul Wall, the legendary Texas DJ and MC known as The People's Champ, drops tons of his beats here at Thumbplay. Don't miss Paul's huge catalog of MP3’s, tones, videos and graphics. Check out Thumbplay’s exclusive Twitter promotion HERE and his new tone "Bizzy Body"Labels: graphics, Hip-Hop, mp3's, rap, Ringtones, video
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 3:44 PM
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
"Let It Roll" With the Legendary George Harrison
The late, great George Harrison is back in the news with today's release of his greatest hits album, Let It Roll - Songs Of George Harrison, including the hits "Got My Mind Set On You" and "Rising Sun." Let the ethereal guitar riffs of “This Is Love” and “Marwa Blues” bring joy to your day. Don’t miss Harrison’s excellent live, re-mastered versions of the timeless “Here Comes the Sun” and “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” both live from Madison Square Garden. With songs like “Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)” and “My Sweet Lord,” George’s message of hope will live forever in the canon of classic music. Check out music from his fellow Beatles, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr here at Thumbplay.
Labels: mp3's, Ringtones, rock
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 12:56 PM
Twista's sexy, chill beats are off the charts with his single "Wetter." From his new album, Category F5, "Wetter" draws from Twista's influential slow beats, heard best on "Slow Jamz," his contribution to Kanye West’s The College Dropout. Check out Thumbplay’s collection of Twista videos, including his booty-shaking classic “Hit the Floor” and the hilarious, retro-inspired “Give It Up,” plus tons of Twista MP3’s, tones and graphics.
Labels: graphics, Hip-Hop, mp3's, rap, Ringtones, video
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 12:45 PM
Friday, June 12, 2009
Beyonce Heats Up The Stage on Summer Tour
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Beyonce will hit the road this month with songs from her latest album I Am Sasha Fierce, which has already touted several huge hits, including "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)” and ”If I Were A Boy.” Download the sexy videos for “Single Ladies” and “If I Were A Boy” on our Beyonce video page. Check out Thumbplay’s multiple cuts of her hit “Halo,” including the cool Karmatronic and Gomi Club Remixes. Don’t miss our catalog of Beyonce ringtones, MP3’s, videos and graphics here at Thumbplay!
Labels: graphics, mp3's, Pop, Ringtones, video
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 2:25 PM
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Aventura En Fuego with New Album
This week Dominican fusion group Aventura dropped their new album The Last, and it’s already heating up the charts! The Latino phenoms emerged in 2003 with the hit “Obsesion,” breaking through with their unique brand of Bachata-style Latin music fused with R&B and Hip-hop. The Last, the follow-up to their 2005 smash God’s Project, hosts a long list of A-list collaborators, such as Ludacris and The Fugees’ Wyclef Jean on the smooth dance song, “Spanish Fly,” and ”All Up 2 You,” featuring Akon and Latin superstars Wisin & Yandel. Check out Thumbplay’s huge Latin music catalog, including music from Aventura, Camila and Shakira.
Labels: Hip-Hop, latin, mp3's, Ringtones
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 3:10 PM
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Bret Michaels Redefines "Headbanging"
The good-humored Bret Michaels laughed off Monday's awards show incident that nearly left him with a broken nose. The tough guy rocker took a blow to the head after Poison's performance of their 80's hit "Nothin' But a Good Time" at this week's awards gala, honoring the theater world's best and brightest. As the star of VH1’s “Rock of Love,” Michaels is usually floored by a bevy of ladies, not the scenery! Check out Thumbplay’s huge catalog of Bret Michaels MP3’s and tones, plus Poison’s classic library of MP3’s, ringtones and videos. Don't miss other great 80's hair bands, such as Guns N' Roses, Mötley Crüe and Bon Jovi here at Thumbplay!
Labels: mp3's, Ringtones, rock, television, video
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 2:15 PM
Monday, June 8, 2009
Celebrity Spencer Pratt Escapes The Jungle With Hit Single
MTV's The Hills' newlyweds Spiedi might have been "tortured" by the production team of NBC's "I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here!" and escaped with gastric ulcers, but that didn’t keep Spencer Pratt from dropping the mobile version of his new rap hit (you heard me—rap hit), “I’m a Celebrity,” on Thumbplay. Apparently, the “trauma” really got his creative juices flowing—check out his rhymes HERE.
Labels: rap, Ringtones, television
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 9:41 AM
Friday, June 5, 2009
Schools' Out!
Hey grads! What do you have on your mobile to celebrate your newfound freedom? Download one of our fun School's Out songs, like "Graduation Day" by Kanye West, "Closing Time" by Semisonic, and “We’re All in This Together” from High School Musical 3. Or celebrate the warm weather with Summer-themed party songs, such as the tone for Kid Rock’s hit “All Summer Long,” and the MP3’s of Bob Marley’s “Sun is Shining” and the classic “Afternoon Delight” by the Starland Vocal Band. Still reminiscing on prom night? Get your Prom Tones here, including “End of the Road” by Boyz II Men, and Rihanna’s “Don’t Stop the Music.”
Check out the best of Thumbplay’s Summer music at our Summer Fun page. Party on!
Check out the best of Thumbplay’s Summer music at our Summer Fun page. Party on!
Labels: mp3's, Pop, rap, reggae, Ringtones, rock
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 3:23 PM
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Aerosmith Will "Dream On" All Summer Long
Classic rockers Aerosmith will kick off their Summer tour next week in St. Louis. Masters of the arena, Steven Tyler and the gang will take to the stage with their monster catalog of hits, like “Angel,” “Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing” and “Cryin’.” Special guests ZZ Top will join the tour as well.
Check out Thumbplay’s huge collection of classic rock tones, Aerosmith MP3’s, including cool live versions of “Dream On” and “Sweet Emotion,” and ZZ Top classics, like “Legs,” “Sharp Dressed Man” and “Tush.”
Check out Thumbplay’s huge collection of classic rock tones, Aerosmith MP3’s, including cool live versions of “Dream On” and “Sweet Emotion,” and ZZ Top classics, like “Legs,” “Sharp Dressed Man” and “Tush.”
Labels: mp3's, Ringtones, rock
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 3:38 PM
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Westward Ho for Conan O'Brien!
Last night was the much anticipated Tonight Show debut of Late Night star Conan O'Brien. The torch was officially passed from Jay Leno to Conan during the star-studded NBC premiere, featuring a performance by the incomparable Pearl Jam, and a visit from comedian Will Ferrell. Pearl Jam performed their new single, “The Fixer,” from the album Backspacer, slated for release this Fall. Don’t miss tonight’s special guests Tom Hanks and Green Day.
Check out our huge catalog of official NBC games, videos and tones, such as The Office Challenge mobile game and ringtones from The Office series, hilarious video clips and ringtones from 30 Rock, plus exciting scenes and tones from Heroes, only at Thumbplay!
Check out our huge catalog of official NBC games, videos and tones, such as The Office Challenge mobile game and ringtones from The Office series, hilarious video clips and ringtones from 30 Rock, plus exciting scenes and tones from Heroes, only at Thumbplay!
Labels: games, mp3's, Ringtones, rock, television, video
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 1:43 PM
Monday, June 1, 2009
MTV Goes To The Movies
Last night was MTV's annual bash to celebrate the biggest names in Hollywood. The film Twilight was a big winner, taking home awards for "Best Movie" and "Best Kiss" (Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson). Check out the movie’s hit song “Decode” by Paramore.
The music categories featured big wins for the High School Musical cast, including “Best Breakthrough Performance – Female” for Ashley Tisdale. Miley Cyrus won “Best Song From a Movie” for her song “The Climb” from Hannah Montana: The Movie. Other highlights from the awards show included Kings of Leon performing “Use Somebody,” and Eminem with “We Made You” and “Crack a Bottle.” Find more official MTV content here at Thumbplay.
The music categories featured big wins for the High School Musical cast, including “Best Breakthrough Performance – Female” for Ashley Tisdale. Miley Cyrus won “Best Song From a Movie” for her song “The Climb” from Hannah Montana: The Movie. Other highlights from the awards show included Kings of Leon performing “Use Somebody,” and Eminem with “We Made You” and “Crack a Bottle.” Find more official MTV content here at Thumbplay.
Labels: movies, mp3's, Pop, rap, Ringtones, rock, video
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 2:33 PM
Friday, May 29, 2009
Trick Out Your Phone With Ding & Dong Tones
Answering your phone has never sounded so good! Ding & Dong have a huge selection of tones for every mood and occasion. Chill out with the Calm Funk tone, get the popular classic phone ring tone, or nuzzle up with an adorable kitten, sheep or horse. Want to show your political pride? Don’t miss President Obama or John F. Kennedy. Check out tons of sound effect tones at the Thumbplay Ding & Dong page.
Labels: Ringtones
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 3:11 PM
The results are in! Kris's mobile version of "No Boundaries" has beaten Adam's version, taking home 59% of the votes during this week's Thumbplay contest. The post-Idol® finale face-off went down this week, pitting the officially crowned American Idol® champ, Kris Allen, against fan favorite, Adam Lambert. Fans can still download their favorite at our America's Favorites page here at Thumbplay.
Idol® and American Idol® are registered trademarks of FremantleMedia North America, Inc. FremantleMedia North America, Inc. is not a partner or sponsor of Thumbplay.
Labels: Pop, Ringtones, television
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 1:58 PM
Thursday, May 28, 2009
It's Always "Comedy Time" at Thumbplay
Spice up your mobile with some hilarious mobile comedy videos from Comedy Time. Find some of the top comedy talent at our Comedy Time page, including “Stomach Tan” by comic Felipe Esparza, “Nintendo Codes” by Kyle Cease and “Car Stickers” by Alfred Robles. Check out our entire Comedy video catalog, plus our huge Comedy tones collection, only at Thumbplay!
Labels: comedy, Ringtones, video
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 3:41 PM
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Last Chance to Vote for Your Idol® Favorite at Thumbplay!
Do you still think Adam should've won? Kris is dominating the polls on Thumbplay by a whopping 46%! Idol® fans' voices can still be heard by downloading their favorite mobile version of “No Boundaries” before voting closes this Friday at http://www.thumbplay.com/feature/home.do?p=Americas%20Favorites.
Check out past Idol winners at the America’s Favorites page on Thumbplay.
Idol® and American Idol® are registered trademarks of FremantleMedia North America, Inc. FremantleMedia North America, Inc. is not a partner or sponsor of Thumbplay.
Check out past Idol winners at the America’s Favorites page on Thumbplay.
Idol® and American Idol® are registered trademarks of FremantleMedia North America, Inc. FremantleMedia North America, Inc. is not a partner or sponsor of Thumbplay.
Labels: Pop, Ringtones, television
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 1:48 PM
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
We Want Our MTV!
Live large with smoking hot MTV video clips, ringtones, graphics and games. Download the MTV Cribs Mobile Game, where you can build your dream crib, make mad cash money and live like a rock star! Visit The Hills cast with tons of dramatic show clips, graphics and ringtones from your favorite episodes, like the classic Heidi and Spencer engagement episode. Though true love endures for Speidi, reminisce with Lauren as she ponders broken friendship in her showdown with Heidi, or when Audrina catches Justin cheating on her! Don’t miss classic MTV ringtones at Thumbplay, such as the timeless allure of Beavis and Butthead, and the coming of age drama of our Hills faves when they were still in Laguna Beach.
Labels: games, graphics, mp3's, Ringtones, television, wallpapers
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 1:09 PM
Friday, May 22, 2009
It's Not Too Late To Cast Your Idol® Vote at Thumbplay!
Do you think Adam Lambert should have won the American Idol® crown? Want to prove that Kris Allen was no underdog? It's not too late to cast a "vote!" Download your favorite mobile version of “No Boundaries” by either runner-up Adam Lambert or winner Kris Allen, now available on http://www.thumbplay.com/. The Idol® who gets the most downloads between now and Friday, May 29th will be announced on Thumbplay at our America’s Favorites page dedicated to your favorite Idols®.
Idol® and American Idol® are registered trademarks of FremantleMedia North America, Inc. FremantleMedia North America, Inc. is not a partner or sponsor of Thumbplay.
Idol® and American Idol® are registered trademarks of FremantleMedia North America, Inc. FremantleMedia North America, Inc. is not a partner or sponsor of Thumbplay.
Labels: Pop, Ringtones, television
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 10:02 AM
Get in a "Mellow Mood" with the master of chillin' Summer Reggae, Mr. Bob Marley. Nothing announces the arrival of beautiful weather better than the Reggae king himself - find great music for sunny days, such as “Don’t Rock My Boat,” “Sun Is Shining,” “No Woman No Cry” and “Redemption Song.” Discover cool remix MP3’s of “Jammin’” and “Keep on Movin’,” ringtones of the classic “Buffalo Soldier,” “Three Little Birds,” and a groovin’ live version of “Stir It Up.” Check out Thumbplay’s huge catalog of Bob Marley & The Wailers MP3’s, plus tons of other warm weather hits at our Summer Fun page!
Labels: mp3's, reggae, Ringtones
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 9:49 AM
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Kris Allen the Surprise Victor of American Idol®
Fresh off his stunning Idol® win, the tone for Kris Allen's new single "No Boundaries" has hit Thumbplay! Kris is headed for stardom with his Jason Mraz-like style, having transformed many hit pop songs over the season into his own folksy style, such as Kanye West’s “Heartless” and OneRepublic’s “Apologize.”
Kris was the underdog going into last night's grand finale win over Adam Lambert, which featured star-studded duets with Keith Urban, Queen Latifah, KISS, Queen, Cyndi Lauper, Black Eyed Peas, Rod Stewart, Lionel Richie and Jason Mraz. This season’s Top 13 contestants put on an energetic show, collaborating on group performances of Fergie’s “Glamorous” and Rod Stewart’s “Do You Think I’m Sexy.”
Check out past Idol® winners at our America’s Favorites page only at Thumbplay!
Idol® and American Idol® are registered trademarks of FremantleMedia North America, Inc. FremantleMedia North America, Inc. is not a partner or sponsor of Thumbplay.
Kris was the underdog going into last night's grand finale win over Adam Lambert, which featured star-studded duets with Keith Urban, Queen Latifah, KISS, Queen, Cyndi Lauper, Black Eyed Peas, Rod Stewart, Lionel Richie and Jason Mraz. This season’s Top 13 contestants put on an energetic show, collaborating on group performances of Fergie’s “Glamorous” and Rod Stewart’s “Do You Think I’m Sexy.”
Check out past Idol® winners at our America’s Favorites page only at Thumbplay!
Idol® and American Idol® are registered trademarks of FremantleMedia North America, Inc. FremantleMedia North America, Inc. is not a partner or sponsor of Thumbplay.
Labels: mp3's, Pop, Ringtones, rock, television
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 1:00 PM
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Gleeful Tones Humming at Thumbplay
Last night's post-Idol® sneak peak of the new TV comedy Glee proved to be yet another glorious afterlife for the Journey catalog. The show's Glee Club hopefuls performed a harmonious group number of “Don’t Stop Believin’,” an update of Journey’s classic original. The Glee sneak peak also featured Journey’s 80’s anthem “Lovin’ Touchin’ Squeezin’,” REO Speedwagon’s prom favorite “Can’t Fight This Feeling,” Earth, Wind & Fire’s funk hit “Shining Star,” and Amy Winehouse’s retro “Rehab.” Check out other fun TV show themes here at Thumbplay!
Labels: funk, mp3's, Pop, Ringtones, rock, television
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 1:02 PM
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Riotous Ron White Ringtones!
Discover one of the craziest, edgiest stand-up comics working today, the one and only Ron White. Famous for his comedy routines about taboo subjects such as obesity, drinking and plastic surgery, Ron White shot to stardom with the Blue Collar Comedy Tour. The tour also featured comedy superstars Jeff Foxworthy, Larry The Cable Guy and Bill Engvall. Check out hilarious Ron White comedy MP3’s and ringtones, plus the huge comedy and stand-up catalog here at Thumbplay.
Labels: comedy, mp3's, Ringtones
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 3:01 PM
Legendary college circuit favorites, the Dave Matthews Band, burst onto the music scene with 1994's hit album Under The Table and Dreaming, including the smash hit “Ants Marching” and the Funk-Folk fusion hit “Jimi Thing.” Now the enduring rockers are back with their new hit, "Funny The Way It Is." Check out Thumbplay’s exclusive ringtone cut of “Jimi Thing,” plus live versions of “Ants Marching” and the World Music-inspired “Warehouse.” Don’t miss your favorite DMB videos for your mobile, including the heavenly “Satellite,” wistful “Stay (Wasting Time)” and the classic “Crash Into Me,” plus awesome DMB graphics at Thumbplay!
Labels: folk, funk, graphics, Ringtones, rock, video, world
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 2:49 PM
Monday, May 18, 2009
Chill Out To Beatles Reggae!
Check out The Beatles like you have never heard them before! New York-based Reggae band, the Easy Star All-Stars, famous for their Radiohead and Pink Floyd cover albums, have released a cover album of The Beatles greatest hits. Hear wild, funky versions of “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” “Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds,” and “With A Little Help From My Friends.” Get lazy with peace-inducing covers of “When I’m 64,” “A Day In The Life,” “Getting Better” and “She’s Leaving Home.” Check out other Reggae artists, such as the legendary Bob Marley, 80’s hitmaker UB40 and the Reggae Dub master Yellowman here at Thumbplay.
Labels: mp3's, Pop, reggae, Ringtones, rock
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 3:25 PM
Friday, May 15, 2009
Thumbplay Offers an EXCLUSIVE Katy Perry Alt Cut Ringtone!
Hot off her flashy and fun performance on Wednesday night's American Idol® results show, the one and only Katy Perry gives more exclusive love to Thumbplay! Last week she gave us an exclusive shout-out to promote her contagious new single "Waking Up in Vegas," now, only at Thumbplay, you can find an alternative cut of the “Vegas” ringtone. Just when we thought Ms. Perry’s hotness was OFF THE CHARTS, she somehow manages to impress us some more. Check out the foxy lady’s entire catalog of MP3’s and ringtones here at Thumbplay!
Labels: mp3's, Pop, Remix, retro, Ringtones
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 12:48 PM
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Wake Up In Vegas With Katy Perry
The lovely pop songstress Katy Perry cascaded onto the stage at last night's Idol® results show, belting out her new hit "Waking Up In Vegas." The squealing crowd went crazy for her showgirl-inspired performance of “Vegas,” the follow-up to her last chart-topping singe, “Hot N Cold.” Listen to Ms. Katy’s EXCLUSIVE Thumbplay shout-out on our home page! Be dazzled by her sultry vocals on her smash hit “I Kissed a Girl,” and be sure to check out MP3’s and ringtones from her entire rocking album Just One of the Boys here at Thumbplay!
Idol® and American Idol® are registered trademarks of FremantleMedia North America, Inc. FremantleMedia North America, Inc. is not a partner or sponsor of Thumbplay.
Labels: mp3's, Pop, retro, Ringtones
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 2:21 PM
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
No "Fear" of the Lovely Lily Allen
The sassy and adorable Lily Allen has been storming the charts with her sophomore record, It's Not Me, It's You. She captured our hipster hearts with her debut record, Alright, Still, with the perky hits “Smile” and “LDN,” and now she’s back with her unique brand of Reggae/Dancehall/Brit Pop. Check out the MP3 of her recent single, “The Fear,” and the tone of her new single, the contagious ”Not Fair.” Don’t miss her awesome cover of The Clash’s “Straight To Hell,” which is experiencing a resurgence in popularity from M.I.A.’s sampling, in her sleeper hit “Paper Planes.” Discover other Brit Rock classics from Morrissey, Radiohead, Elvis Costello and Coldplay at Thumbplay!
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 2:45 PM
Monday, May 11, 2009
Hollywood Undead Dominates Thumbplay OPEN Pro Sales
MySpace® phenoms, Hollywood Undead, continue their domination of the digital music space with huge sales on our Thumbplay OPEN Pro. Masters of self-marketing Hollywood Undead, and their record label A&M/Octone, have taken advantage of Thumbplay widgets to market their music on various social networking sites. The widget directs music fans to the artist's Thumbplay landing page, created by the artist, artist manager or record label, where you can buy the artist's ringtones. Check out one of our top-selling songs “Young,” on the Hollywood Undead artist page.
Want to learn more about how OPEN Pro can work for you or an artist you know? Read the Thumbplay OPEN Pro press release HERE, and check out the Billboard piece highlighting the success of Hollywood Undead on OPEN Pro. If you are an unsigned indie artist who wants to sell content on our site, set-up an Artist account here.
Want to learn more about how OPEN Pro can work for you or an artist you know? Read the Thumbplay OPEN Pro press release HERE, and check out the Billboard piece highlighting the success of Hollywood Undead on OPEN Pro. If you are an unsigned indie artist who wants to sell content on our site, set-up an Artist account here.
Labels: mp3's, open, rap, Ringtones, rock
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 2:08 PM
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Thumbplay Boldly Goes Where No Man Has Gone Before!
Show your Trekkie pride with cool Star Trek® ringtones and graphics from every series: the incomparable Original Series with William Shatner, Next Generation®, Deep Space 9®, Voyager®, and the final journey, Enterprise®. Thumbplay has tons of fun ringtones, such as the Original Series theme, the Next Generation® theme, 3 Phaser Shots, the lovable, replicating Scared Tribbles, the Whistle Bridge to Captain Kirk, and the Klingon Red Alert. Beam up your favorite character wallpaper to your mobile: the affable Scotty, the wise-cracking McCoy, the lovely Uhura, and the Klingon warrior, Lieutenant Worf. Don't miss William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy's hilarious, yet jazzy and smooth cover album, including unique covers of "Mr. Tambourine Man," "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds," and "Put A Little Love In Your Heart." Live long and prosper at Thumbplay!
Labels: mp3's, Ringtones, television, wallpapers
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 1:11 PM
Get back to your Americana roots with some classic and contemporary Bluegrass MP3's and tones. Check out the kings of Folk and Bluegrass, Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs, of the pioneering duo Flatt & Scruggs, whose banjo masterpiece, “Foggy Mountain Breakdown,” has epitomized the genre. Founders of the famous Foggy Mountain Boys, Flatt & Scruggs were the inspiration behind the fictitious Soggy Bottom Boys, George Clooney’s outfit from the modern classic Cohen Brothers flick, O Brother, Where Are Thou? The genre experienced a huge lift from the hit film’s Grammy®-winning soundtrack, launching into the mainstream the Bluegrass mainstays Alison Krauss, Emmylou Harris and T-Bone Burnett. Another standout of the genre is banjo prodigy, Bela Fleck, who has experienced his own crossover success with multiple collaborations with Dave Matthews, Phish and Shawn Colvin. Discover more modern Bluegrass here at Thumbplay: “One More Time” by Donna Hughes, “Don’t You Call My Name” by Dailey & Vincent, “You’ll Get No More of Me” by Lynn Morris, and “Lucky Drive” by Open Road.
Labels: country, mp3's, Ringtones
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 10:54 AM
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Idols® Rock on Thumbplay
Last night's American Idol® theme was good, old rock n' roll classics. With only two weeks left until the grand finale, four lucky Idols® remain standing. First up on last night’s rock themed show, Adam Lambert reminded the judges why he is this season’s favorite, flawlessly performing Led Zeppelin’s “Whole Lotta Love.” Teen rocker, Alison Iraheta, received cold reviews for her performance of Janis Joplin’s “Cry Baby.” She might have fared better with Simon’s pick, Queen’s “Somebody to Love,” or her original choice, Jefferson Airplane’s “Somebody to Love.” Simon’s prediction: Alison will coast to freedom after her duet with Adam Lambert of Guitar Hero III favorite, Foghat’s “Slow Ride.” Kris Allen’s subtle, folksy style did not translate well for the judges, who felt that his vocals did not meet the challenge of “Come Together” by The Beatles. Last up was Danny Gokey, valiantly trying to emulate Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler with “Dream On.” Though Danny’s performance was shaky, remind yourself of Steven Tyler’s brilliant vocal on this live version of the classic. Check out other Led Zeppelin, Janis Joplin, Queen and Aerosmith tones, MP3's, videos and graphics, plus our America's Favorites page here at Thumbplay.
Idol® and American Idol® are registered trademarks of FremantleMedia North America, Inc. FremantleMedia North America, Inc. is not a partner or sponsor of Thumbplay.
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 1:41 PM
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
!!! Thumbplay En Fuego !!!
Party your sombreros off with special Cinco de Mayo music from Thumbplay. Nothing gets the fiesta started like a ringtone or MP3 of the much-adored classic “Tequila,” Justin Timberlake’s “Senorita,” Buster Pointdexter’s “Hot Hot Hot” and Vengaboys “We Like To Party.” Find tons of Regional Mexican ringtones, Latin MP3s, Latino wallpapers and Latin Music video clips for your phone. Don’t forget to check out the Thumbplay Cinco de Mayo page to find your favorite hits for tonight’s party!
Labels: graphics, latin, mp3's, Pop, Ringtones, video
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 12:49 PM
Friday, May 1, 2009
Chill Rockin' Tunes
Now that Summer's upon us, the warm weather reminds me of all the great tunes available to "chill out" to. Mellow out with some of theseSoft Rock favorites. Click on the links to hear previews & see how many you can recognize...
Bill Withers "Lovely Day"
Michael Jackson "You Rock My World"
Smokey Robinson "Being With You"
Journey "Open Arms"
Ambrosia "How Much I Feel"
Lionel Richie "My Love"
Foreigner "I Want To Know What Love Is"
Little River Band "Reminiscing"
Extreme "More Than Words"
Cher & Peter Cetera "After All"
Bill Withers "Lovely Day"
Michael Jackson "You Rock My World"
Smokey Robinson "Being With You"
Journey "Open Arms"
Ambrosia "How Much I Feel"
Lionel Richie "My Love"
Foreigner "I Want To Know What Love Is"
Little River Band "Reminiscing"
Extreme "More Than Words"
Cher & Peter Cetera "After All"
posted by Steve Augello @ 8:22 AM
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Have a Green Day at Thumbplay
Bay Area punk-pop crossover legends Green Day are back with a their new album 21st Century Breakdown. Leading up to the May 15th release, the rockers released their first single “Know Your Enemy,” currently #1 on the Modern Rock charts. From their 1994 breakthrough hit “Welcome to Paradise” to 1999’s "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)," and most recently “American Idiot” in 2004, Green Day is a rare breed of enduring, chart-topping rock bands. Find tons of Green Day MP3’s, tones, videos and graphics here at Thumbplay.
Labels: graphics, mp3's, Pop, punk, Ringtones, rock, video
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 2:35 PM
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Step Into the Thumbplay Rat Pack Lounge
American Idol® is getting down to the wire, with only five contestants standing. The remaining Idols® channeled their inner Sinatras last night, belting out classic crooner standards. Kris Allen impressed the judges with his suave, contemporary interpretation of Frank Sinatra’s “The Way You Look Tonight,” followed by Alison Iraheta’s own Sinatra ballad “Someone To Watch Over Me.” Matt Giraud wowed Simon with his take on Sammy Davis, Jr.’s “My Funny Valentine,” but then Danny Gokey came along and belted out a flawless “Come Rain or Shine,” another Sammy hit. Not to be outdone, the theatrical Adam Lambert nailed Nina Simone’s version of “Feeling Good,” another hit made famous by Sammy Davis Jr. Check out the huge Thumbplay catalog of Rat Pack MP3’s, ringtones and graphics, including Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Dean Martin. Labels: graphics, mp3's, Ringtones
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 2:11 PM
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Cartman Invades Thumbplay!
Kenny may meet a grisly end on a daily basis in South Park, but he's alive and kicking here at Thumbplay. Check out our HUGE catalog of South Park ringtones and graphics from every season. Does the official South Park Demonic Chanting music express your inner devil? Perhaps you are sad and the glorious sound of Cartman Crying can be of cathartic assistance. Check out other Comedy Central ringtones and graphics here at Thumbplay.posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 7:36 AM
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Idols® Show Their "Hot Stuff"
Last night's American Idol® took to the dance floor with a disco themed night. Kicking off the night was Lil Rounds with a poorly-received rendition of Chaka Khan's "I’m Every Woman," followed by Kris Allen with his inventive and praised take on Donna Summer’s "She Works Hard for the Money." Up next were two judge favorites: Danny Gokey, who seemingly can do no wrong with the judges, performing "September" from Earth, Wind and Fire, and Allison Iraheta powering through Donna Summer’s "Hot Stuff." Rounding out the night was the heavily favored rocker, Adam Lambert, doing a tender reinterpretation of Yvonne Elliman’s "If I Can't Have You," and the “saved” singer Matt Giraud performing “Stayin’ Alive” by the BeeGees. Did your favorite Idol® do justice to the originals? Download MP3’s and tones of the original disco classics here at Thumbplay, and make sure to check out past Idols® in our America’s Favorites section.Idol® and American Idol® are registered trademarks of FremantleMedia North America, Inc. FremantleMedia North America, Inc. is not a partner or sponsor of Thumbplay.
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 1:32 PM
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Bring On Lollapalooza® 2009! Rock Out with Your Thumb Out!
This Summer's Lollapalooza® festival will bring together an extraordinary mass of the music world's best artists. With a to-die-for lineup on multiple stages, Lollapalooza® 2009 will be a three day rock fest in Chicago's Grant Park, headlined by the incomparable Depeche Mode, The Killers, Kings of Leon, Beastie Boys, and festival founder Perry Farrell’s reunited Jane’s Addiction. They are joined by an uncountable number of A-listers, including Lou Reed, Thievery Corporation, Snoop Dogg, TV On the Radio, Vampire Weekend, Ben Folds, Peter Bjorn and John, and The Airborne Toxic Event. Get MP3’s, ringtones, videos and graphics from your favorite Lollapalooza® band at Thumbplay!
Lollapalooza® is a registered trademark. Lollapalooza is not a partner or sponsor of Thumbplay.
Labels: graphics, mp3's, rap, Ringtones, rock, video
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 2:46 PM
Monday, April 20, 2009
Enter the Depeche Mode "Universe"
Anxious fans rejoice - the much-anticipated new album from Depeche Mode is released tomorrow. The influential Brits release the 12th album in their electronic-rock repertoire, Sounds of the Universe. Having inspired countless artists over the years, such as Radiohead, Muse, The Killers and Franz Ferdinand, Depeche Mode continues to break new ground with their unique, dark synth-pop sound. Download the album’s first single, “Wrong,” here at Thumbplay. Don’t miss tones of their classics “Personal Jesus,” “Blasphemous Rumours,” “Question Of Lust,” and “Enjoy The Silence.”Labels: mp3's, Ringtones, rock
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 2:59 PM
Friday, April 17, 2009
Don't Miss Your "Last Chance" with the Genuine Ginuwine
Ginuwine, one of the early Timbaland protégés, is back with the smooth and tender track "Last Chance," with a video featuring Tyrese and Ray J. Ginuwine’s new album, A Man's Thoughts, will be released in early June, with an appearance by Missy Elliott and reunion with Timbaland. Check out Ginuwine tones here at Thumbplay, including the unforgettable “In Those Jeans” and his star-making “Pony.”
Labels: Hip-Hop, mp3's, rap, Ringtones
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 1:45 PM
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Thumbplay Brings the Broadway Stage to Your Mobile!
Scottish TV and internet sensation Susan Boyle from Britain's Got Talent has sparked a sudden flurry of show tunes searches. Boyle stunned audiences around the world with her surprising, otherworldly rendition of "I Dreamed a Dream." The song was originally performed by Patti LuPone in the classic musical Les Miserables. Discover other divas from the stage, such as Sarah Brightman’s original, star-making performance of “Think of Me” from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera, and “Memory” from his groundbreaking musical Cats, as first performed by the legendary Betty Buckley.
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 12:05 PM
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Shady's Back, Back Again
After a four year hiatus that had fans worried he was gone forever, Eminem has emerged with another searing, celebrity-skewing hit, "We Made You." From his forthcoming album Relapse, Shady takes on a host of reality show personalities and celebrities, like Poison’s Bret Michaels and Jessica Simpson. Eminem’s new album Relapse will hit stores next month. Until then, catch the new track and ringtone here at Thumbplay, plus classic Eminem tracks, ringtones, mobile videos and graphics.
Labels: graphics, mp3's, rap, Ringtones, video
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 1:44 PM
Friday, April 10, 2009
** Easter Spirit at Thumbplay **
However you choose to celebrate Easter, Thumbplay can help you express your Easter spirit. For all of you worshipful ladies, get yourself a "Real Girls Love Jesus" animation graphic, or one of our many inspirational wallpapers and ringtones. Give praise with a cool Christian tone, like Carrie Underwood’s “Jesus Take The Wheel” or The Fray’s “You Found Me.” Waiting for the Easter Bunny to hide his glorious eggs? Wait no longer – the furry guy can hop right onto your mobile! Is this little bunny adorable?!
Labels: graphics, Ringtones, wallpapers
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 8:31 AM
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Thumbplay is "Talking Sexy" with Ciara
Don't miss two steamy Thumbplay exclusives from the divine Ciara, whose album Fantasy Ride is released next month. For a limited time only, Thumbplay users can be the first to get an alt cut of Ciara's new tone “Love Sex Magic (Talking Sexy)” and her mobile video clip of “Love Sex Magic,” both featuring Justin Timberlake. Get other Ciara tones, such as “Never Ever” with Young Jeezy, hot graphics and videos at Thumbplay.
Labels: Hip-Hop, Pop, Ringtones, video
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 1:50 PM
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
It's a Mad "Idol" World!
Yet again, American Idol ® front-runner Adam Lambert gave an astonishing performance, this time of the Tears for Fears classic "Mad World." Other stand-outs last night were the soulful Matt Giraud performing Steve Wonder’s “Part Time Lover” and Allison Iraheta with Bonnie Raitt’s "I Can't Make You Love Me." Tonight, nervous fans will learn the fate of those contestants who did not receive high marks from the judges – is this the last stand for Scott McIntyre after his lackluster cover of “The Search Is Over” by Survivor? Or will it be Lil Rounds, who got negative feedback for her performance of Tina Turner's “What’s Love Got To Do With It?” Check out the original tunes here at Thumbplay, and reminisce with your favorite past American Idols® at our America’s Favorites page.
Labels: mp3's, Pop, Ringtones, rock
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 11:36 AM
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Revel in the UNC Tar Heels NCAA Triumph!
The University of North Carolina Tar Heels proved their college basketball dominance in last night's decisive win against underdogs Michigan State. The Men's Basketball champs overpowered the Michigan State Spartans from the beginning, sealing the Tar Heels amazing season with the prestigious NCAA title. Show your Tar Heels spirit with one of our many ringtones of Tar Heels fight songs, victory songs and stadium favorites. And don’t miss cool UNC athletics video clips, graphics and wallpapers at Thumbplay.
Labels: college, graphics, Ringtones, video
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 9:11 AM
Monday, April 6, 2009
Thumbplay Gone Country!
The stars were out last night for the Academy of Country Music Awards. Everyone's favorite country girl, Carrie Underwood, went home with the Entertainer of the Year statue. Album of the Year went to Taylor Swift for her album Fearless, and Single Record of the Year to Trace Adkins for "You’re Gonna Miss This." One of the night's hottest performance was Blake Shelton’s “She Wouldn’t Be Gone.” Check out other winners Rascal Flatts, Sugarland, Brad Paisley and Keith Urban on Thumbplay.
Labels: country, mp3's, Ringtones
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 3:59 PM
Thursday, April 2, 2009
!!! Just Dance !!!
American Idol fan sites and message boards are gaga today over the one and only Lady GaGa, with her smoking performance on last night's American Idol results show. Although our lovely A.I. favorite, Megan Joy, was cast-off after a shaky performance of Bob Marley’s “Turn Your Lights Down Low,” Lady GaGa brought the house down with her flamboyant, artistic performance. Belting out her #1 hit “Poker Face,” Lady GaGa began the show demurely playing her glass piano filled with bubbles, then busted into an outer space-themed dance number to the delight of the crowd. Widely known in the dance club circuit and performance art circles, Lady GaGa first took the charts by the horns last year with her #1 hit "Just Dance." She is among a rare group of artists, along with powerhouses Mariah Carey and Christina Aguilera, whose first two singles reached the #1 spot on the Billboard charts. You can check out our catalogue of Lady GaGa MP3’s at Thumbplay.
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 10:46 AM
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Pity The Fool!
Embrace your April Fool's Day spirit with our Fool-themed catalogue of MP3's, ringtones and comedy tones. Among our 700 Rolling Stones MP3’s is their “Fool to Cry.” Or download one of these other classics: Duffy’s “Fool For You,” John Mellencamp’s “American Fool,” Cinderella’s “Nobody’s Fool,” LeeAnn Womack’s “The Fool,” Amy Winehouse’s “Fool’s Gold,” and Elvis Presley’s “I’m A Fool (For Loving You).” Are you a jokester? Make someone laugh with a joke tone from our comedy catalogue.
Labels: comedy, country, mp3's, Ringtones, rock
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 10:36 AM
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Pearl Jam's Classic "Ten" Album Remastered
The original recording of Pearl Jam's timeless 1991 album Ten has been entirely remastered and re-released with several extra tracks. The reissued album includes the lost Pearl Jam song “Brother,” just hit #1 on the Modern Rock charts. Fun Pearl Jam trivia: “Brother” was an outtake from the original recording session of Ten, but was only released for the first time on the 2003 album Lost Dogs; however, that version was only instrumental. The new, remastered edition of Ten is the first time “Brother” has been released as the original recording with vocals. Check out other classic Pearl Jam songs in the Thumbplay ringtone catalogue, including the unforgettable “Even Flow,” “Alive,” “Jeremy,” and “Black.”
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 11:49 AM
Monday, March 30, 2009
Pussycat Dolls Team with Slumdog Millionaire Composer
In anticipation of tomorrow's DVD release of Slumdog Millionaire, this year's Best Picture winner at the Oscars®, the Pussycat Dolls have released their own spicy version of the award winning song “Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny).” The multi-talented composer A.R. Rahman wrote and performed the original song for the Slumdog soundtrack, in addition to composing the film’s Oscars® winning score. His soaring vocals are also featured on the fiery Pussycat Dolls rendition. Check out other songs by the Bollywood phenom, A.R. Rahman, and tons of music, ringtones, wallpapers and videos of the Pussycat Dolls.
Labels: bollywood, graphics, mp3's, Pop, Ringtones, video
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 12:57 PM
Friday, March 27, 2009
Calling All College Basketball Fanatics!
March Madness is in full swing with the NCAA Men's and Women's brackets going wild. Who will make it to the elusive Final Four? Tonight's men’s games are guaranteed to be intense. The Oklahoma Sooners have powered their way into the Sweet 16 for nearly fifteen consecutive years – but how will they hold-up against underdog favorite Syracuse Orange? Can the North Carolina Tar Heels continue their dominance with a win over the Gonzaga Bulldogs? Will the Kansas Jayhawks make it past the Michigan State Spartans to defend their title? And regrets to the Duke Blue Devils, who will not be joining their UNC rivals in the next round after a heartbreaking loss last night to the Villanova Wildcats. Don’t miss the women’s Sweet 16 action starting tomorrow. Like their male counterparts, the OU Sooner ladies have a chance to make it all the way. Show your school spirit with team wallpapers, videos and fight songs. Go team!
Labels: basketball, college, Ringtones, wallpapers
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 9:01 AM
Thursday, March 26, 2009
American Idol® Alumni Crackling Hot on Thumbplay!
Can't get enough of American Idol®? Neither can we! Idol® alum Kelly Clarkson is back and hotter than ever with her new single, “I Do Not Hook Up,” the follow-up to her Billboard #1 hit, the addictive “My Life Would Suck Without You.” Check out your other favorite American Idol® alum at our America’s Favorite page. Don’t miss Carrie Underwood’s blazing rendition of the Mötley Crüe classic, “Home Sweet Home,” this season’s goodbye song. Coming soon: Season 5 favorite Mandisa releases her new album Freedom, including the catchy new song “Definition of Me.” Are you still humming last night’s Motown performances? Discover the Motown master, last night’s celebrity mentor, Smokey Robinson. We all loved Adam Lambert’s rendition of “Tracks Of My Tears.” Let the Smokey Robinson original take your breath away!
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 12:32 PM
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
U2 360 Tour
Hot U2 news! The legendary rockers announced they will take the road by storm with a tour supporting their new album, No Line On The Horizon. The internet blew-up today with U2 pre-sale searches, as Bono and the gang released tour dates for their upcoming 2009 North American tour. Don’t wait to hear U2 in concert - download MP3s and ringtones from No Line On The Horizon now. For all of you classic U2 fans, treat yourself to a U2 flashback with one of their many hits, like Beautiful Day or With or Without You. If you fancy yourself a globetrotter, catch the excellent Snow Patrol as U2’s European tour opening act. Click here to check out the U2 artist page on Thumbplay.
Labels: mp3's, Ringtones, rock
posted by Ashlee McDonald @ 11:19 AM
Monday, March 23, 2009
Jonas Brothers Mania
The Jonas Brothers' fan site crashed today, when swarms of members rushed the site to buy pre-sale tickets for their 2009 World Tour. This marks just another Jonas Brothers milestone. On February 27th, to the delight of fans all over the country, the brothers released their 3D movie -which included appearances by Demi Lovato and Taylor Swift. The success just continues as Joe, Nick and Kevin have recently scored big with a string of hits. Their songs "Love Bug" and "Burnin' Up" off the 2008 studio album A Little Bit Longer have done well at radio and on MTV. The latest live recording Music from the 3D Concert Experience has been a good counter-part to the movie. Fans can capture the excitement of their show when listening to live versions of "S.O.S." and "Tonight". Click here to check out the Jonas Brothers artist page on Thumbplay.Labels: Ringtones
posted by Steve Augello @ 10:49 AM
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Video Game Tones
Some of the coolest music these days are coming from video games. Big names from the music industry are composing tunes and themes for many top-selling titles. Musicians like Mark Mothersbaugh from Devo, Dance producer Paul Oakenfold and Film composer Michael Giacchino have all made the transition. If you're a fan of video games, check out our Soundtracks-Video Games page. It features music from The Sims, Super Mario Brothers, GTA IV and more.Also, some of the best mobile games are currently featured on our site: Bionic Commando - Rearmed, LocoRoco Hi and... Jewel Quest II which is still a big seller!
posted by Steve Augello @ 10:07 AM
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
College Basketball
It's time for College Basketball. All the brackets have been chosen and the competition is getting tough. So check our College Basketball page for ringtones and graphics from all the big teams....
Find your favorite among all the choices. There's Duke, Pitt, Texas, Florida, UCLA, Ohio, UNC and many others.
Labels: graphics, Ringtones, sports
posted by Steve Augello @ 9:29 AM
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Time to celebrate the luck of the Irish on your mobile phone:Graphics:
Erin Go Bragh
Shamrock
Good Luck Leprechaun
Blarney Stone
MP3s and Ringtones:
Roma Downey's Irish Blessing
"Kiss Me I'm Irish" by Gaelic Storm
Various hits from The Dropkick Murphys and Black 47
And don't forget all the funny St. Patrick's Day tones
Labels: graphics, mp3's, Ringtones
posted by Steve Augello @ 8:52 AM
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Get Ready for St. Patty's Day
St. Patrick's Day is coming soon, this Tuesday to be exact. So get your green ready to go. And if you need some traditional Irish music to listen to, or fun ringtones in the St. Patty's spirit, here's some stuff that might get you ready for the celebration.Ronan Tynan is one of the great Irish tenors of our time. His version of "God Bless America" has been a favorite at baseball games the past few years. He was invited to sing it many times at Yankee Games in the past. And there's plenty of other songs in the Ronan Tynan collection. Listen to previews of them all here.
Check these hilarious St. Patrick's Day tones, full of leprechaun hijinx!
Here are some fun party tones off our St. Patrick's Day page, to help you enjoy the day: "Jump Around" by House Of Pain, "Insane In The Brain" by Cypress Hill, "Margaritaville" by Jimmy Buffett.
There are songs from some of the biggest Irish artists. Let me name a few: U2, The Cranberries, Snow Patrol, The Pogues and of course, Paul McCartney who is of Irish descent.
The best graphics can either be found on our St. Patrick's Day page here or in our Holidays category here.
Labels: holidays, mp3's, Ringtones
posted by Steve Augello @ 10:19 AM
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
J. Holiday Ringtones and MP3s
J. Holiday has a new album out today titled Round 2. His new single "It's Yours" is currently climbing up the charts. The R&B crooner has already achieved a good amount of success with his past singles "Bed" and "Suffocate". New songs like "Don't Go", "Run into My Arms" and "Forever Ain't Enough" are sure to follow. Click our J. Holiday page to see all his Ringtones and MP3s from his new album and his last one, Back of My Lac.posted by Steve Augello @ 9:16 AM
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Spring Break!
If you're heading out to Spring Break, you can take your school spirit with you on your cell phone. We've launched our College Party Faves tones page. These are titles of popular songs that are regularly played at college sports events. Titles include "Eye Of The Tiger", "Free Ride", "Swingtown" and many others. Check our College Party Faves section to find your favorite. All these unique tones have been recorded with the fanfare of school marching bands. Now that they're available for mobile, they'll help keep the spirit alive throughout the rest of the school season.
Our Collegiate page has tones from all different schools around the country. Click here to find yours.You can also find Frat & Sorority logos here.
See all the Class of 2009 graphics here.
Have a safe Spring Break and enjoy the rest of the school year!
Labels: Ringtones
posted by Steve Augello @ 8:18 AM
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
VH1 Shows: Tones & Graphics
For those of us who love VH1 shows, there's tons of cool mobile content available. One of my favorite shows is Flavor of Love. For years, I've been a Public Enemy fan. They were one of the most innovative Rap groups of the 80's /90's and brought Flavor Flav to the forefront as one of Rap's most original hype men. Their collaboration with Metal group Anthrax was a huge success. "Bring The Noise" was one of their big hits. VH1's show Flavor Of Love has catapulted Flav's career again and has given us all countless hours of entertainment. Another VH1 show favorite is Hogan Knows Best. When this show launched, I was so glad to see Hulk Hogan back on TV. It's been years since I've seen him in the ring, so to see him in his 'dad' role was pretty neat. Bret Michaels is definitely keeping busy these days. If you're a fan of the band Poison, then you may want to check out Rock of Love: Ringtones and Graphics. See all the VH1 Ringtone choices here and the VH1 Graphic selections here.posted by Steve Augello @ 11:38 AM
Monday, March 2, 2009
U2 All Week Long
Tonight through Friday, super group U2 will appear on David Letterman's show as the musical guest. This is perfect timing, since their new album No Line On The Horizon will be released worldwide this week. U2's new single "Get On Your Boots" was recently premiered at the Grammys® and I'm sure they'll play it a few times throughout the week's performances. Check out the band's current single or some of their older hits on MP3s or Ringtones like: "Mysterious Ways", "I Will Follow", "With Or Without You" or "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For".By the way, since the countdown to St. Patrick's Day is on, we're featuring U2's song "Pride (In The Name Of Love)" on our St. Patrick's Day page. By clicking here, you can find great MP3s and Ringtones from great Irish Bands like U2, The Cranberries, Snow Patrol and more.
posted by Steve Augello @ 10:18 AM
Friday, February 27, 2009
Flo Rida: Breaking Records
The download numbers for Flo Rida's new single "Right Round" are astounding. According to Nielsen SoundScan, the song has seen 636,000 copies sold this week. So far, this track holds the current record for first week sales, beating the last record-breaker which was Flo Rida's "Low" on 1/12. Lady GaGa holds the third place spot for "Just Dance", Eminem comes in fourth place for "Crack A Bottle" and Beyonce follows in fifth with "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)". All have seen unprecedented numbers. It's also worth noting that newcomer Katy Perry hit 334,000 downloads her first week with "Hot N Cold".If you haven't checked out Flo Rida's "Right Round" yet, give it a listen here. It's one of the hottest tones out now! The hook of the song might sound familiar to some of you, since it samples "You Spin Me 'Round" from 80's group Dead Or Alive. This song is definitely going to break more records in the coming weeks, look out for it...
posted by Steve Augello @ 9:25 AM
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Rock Music News
This week has been a good one for Rock music fans, in the form of summer concert announcements. Def Leppard just released their plans for a summer tour, which will include Classic Rockers Cheap Trick and Bret Michael's band Poison. In addition, Def Leppard will share the bill on June 12th with Whitesnake and Journey, for a show at the 02, a new arena venue in Dublin. For many long-time fans, it's always a thrill when these artists decide to come around, playing their classic hits. All 5 bands that I've mentioned had some of the biggest hits in Rock music during the 70's and 80's. Here are some of their Ringtones and MP3s, if you'd like to check them out - guaranteed you've heard some of these.Def Leppard: Their last single was "Nine Lives" which featured Country artist Tim McGraw. Posion which features Bret Michaels from VH1's Rock Of Love show: "Every Rose Has It's Thorn" and "Nothin' But A Good Time". Cheap Trick: "Surrender" and "I Want You To Want Me" which was used in many commercials and movies. Journey with the great Steve Perry singing: "Don't Stop Believin'" of course from the Sopranos and the classic "Lights". Whitesnake: "Is This Love" and "Fool For Your Loving".
Labels: mp3's, Ringtones, rock
posted by Steve Augello @ 9:36 AM
Friday, February 20, 2009
Pop Ringtones and MP3s
If you're a Pop Music junkie like me, you know there are certain artists that have changed and shaped the mainstream music scene. Every few years, an exceptional artist comes along and redefines popular culture. Rihanna is one of those artists. She has had a continual string of hits on Pop radio the past few years."Umbrella" was a huge smash on radio stations all over the country, and paved the way for the successful line of singles that followed. Rihanna's latest titled "Rehab" featuring Justin Timberlake, is reaching the heights that "Disturbia" and "Take A Bow" previously saw. 
With Christina Aguilera's first hit "Genie In A Bottle" released in late 1999, she set the standard of Pop Music for the new Millenium. Songs like "Come On Over Baby" and "What A Girl Wants" followed, claiming her a spot as one of the industry's top divas. Newcomer Katy Perry has turned around a huge amount of success in very little time. Her three singles "I Kissed A Girl", "Hot N Cold" and the latest "Thinking Of You" are everywhere.
But right now, there's no Pop star bigger than Beyonce. Starring as the lead in the 90's group Destiny's Child, she went on to launch her own successful solo career and has now become a household name. Songs like "Irreplaceable" and "Naughty Girl" helped to establish her as a bona fide superstar.
And if there was one singer who influenced everyone, it would have to be Michael Jackson. Formerly of the Jackson 5, he led what could possibly be the most successful solo Pop career with hits like "Thriller", "Billie Jean", "Smooth Criminal", "Black Or White" and countless others.
posted by Steve Augello @ 8:53 AM
Thursday, February 19, 2009
MTV for Your Mobile
Now you can get mobile content from the coolest MTV Network shows. Ringtones & Graphics are available from MTV, VH1, Comedy Central, CMT, Spike, Nickelodeon and LOGO.You can find the best clips of The Hills, Run's House, Rob and Big, Rock Of Love, South Park, Mind Of Mencia, Spongebob and much more!
I have to admit, MTV kicked-off the year with a number of great new shows. The City and Real World Brooklyn are probably at the top of my list. There's a lot of excitement around the new cast members. You have Whitney & Jay, and then there's Ryan & Devyn -so much juicy internal drama going on. But my steady weekend favorite is Run's House (love the marathons). By the way, did you know we have the ringtone to JoJo's "Billion Dollar Boyfriend"? There are some other major heavy hitting shows like The Daily Show and Reno911! Also, who can forget Hogan Knows Best and Flavor of Love. Check out all the MTVN categories on the site to find your favs. Kato Mate my friends...
posted by Steve Augello @ 12:32 PM
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Hip Hop's Greatest
There have been so many great Hip Hop songs over the years. Since it's start in the 70's, Old School Rap has developed into what it is today, going through various phases and spawning off many sub-genres. Let me share of the most popular songs that have come out of the past thirty years...Let's kick it off with some of the Old School tracks: Grand Master Caz "South Bronx Subway Rap", Sugarhill Gang "Rapper's Delight", Grand Master Flash "White Lines" & "The Message", LL Cool J's "Going Back To Cali", Newcleus' "Jam On It" and Run-DMC's "King of Rock" . Then of course there was The Beastie Boys, Public Enemy, Salt-N-Pepa and so many more. Check our Old School Rap section for more choices.
Some of the best West Coast rappers came out of Dr. Dre's camp. Here are some of the top hits from Cali: "Let Me Ride" by Dr. Dre, "Lodi Dodi" by Snoop, Warren G's "Regulate", 2Pac's "Ambitionz Az A Ridah" and The Game's "Hate It Or Love It".
East Coast Hip Hop has also brought us some of the greatest Rappers. Here's some of the best: Jay-Z "Excuse Me Miss", Notorious B.I.G. "Mo Money Mo Problems", Diddy "It's All About The Benjamins", 50 Cent "I Get Money", DMX "Ruff Ryders Anthem" and then of course there's the Wu-Tang...
The South has spawned so many hits, the list is too long to mention. Artists like T.I., Lil Wayne, Outkast, Plies, Rick Ross, Flo Rida, Luda, Jeezy and DJ Khaled have put the South on the map.
Check our Rap category for all choices.
Labels: Hip-Hop, mp3's, Ringtones
posted by Steve Augello @ 9:49 AM
Friday, February 13, 2009
Valentine's Day
Tomorrow is Valentine's Day, so get your mobile device ringing with the coolest love tones, songs, videos and graphics from your favorite artists. Check our VALENTINE'S DAY PAGE for some of our favorite choices. There's also our 'Holidays' category for great pics and animations. I know that are so many varying tastes out there, but let me make some suggestions for those of you looking for both popular and hard-to-find stuff...Some emotions run amuck during this holiday. If you're in an Anti-Valentine's Day mood, these ringtones and MP3s might suite you:
I Hate You by R&B artist Tank, "(Hate) I Really Don't Like You" by Rockers Plain White T's, "Not Ready To Make Nice" by Dixie Chicks. Then there's my two favorites, Motley Crue's "Don't Go Away Mad (Just Go Away)" & J. Geils Band's "Love Stinks".
If you're really in love, maybe try these: Kelly Clarkson's "My Life Would Suck Without You", T.I.'s "Whatever You Like", Katy Perry's "Thinking Of You", Taylor Swift's "Love Story".
Have a great holiday everyone!
Labels: graphics, holidays, Ringtones, video
posted by Steve Augello @ 9:11 AM
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Incredible New Stuff
So many huge artists have new releases out. First and foremost, there's Lil Wayne, who continues to be a top-seller across all media channels. His new single is called "Prom Queen", a guitar-driven, Rock-influenced Rap track. Kelly Clarkson has a super up-tempo tune "My Life Would Suck Without You" from her upcoming album All I Ever Wanted. U2's new one "Get On Your Boots" has hints of Bob Dylan's "Subterranean Homesick Blues" within the lyrics and melody. INXS did something similar to U2 with their song "Mediate" back in the early 90's, stylistically referencing the same Dylan track. As for hot new videos, one doesn't need to look further than Soulja Boy's "Kiss Me Thru The Phone", Kanye's "Heartless" and Nickelback's smash "Gotta Be Somebody". Oh, and did I mention Eminem's new single "Crack A Bottle" featuring Dr. Dre and 50 Cent??!! Tons of buzz on that one. Enjoy all the new music, check our Home page tabs, New Ringtones page and Charts for all the choices.Labels: hit single, mp3's, Ringtones, video
posted by Steve Augello @ 12:59 PM
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Celebrate Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is on it's way. Set the mood on your mobile phone with some the coolest graphics, ringtones and MP3s. Let me give you some of my top favs...Tones to set for a boyfriend/girlfriend calling? Try these tear-jerkers: "You Are So Beautiful" by Joe Cocker, "Longer" by Dan Fogelberg, "How Deep Is Your Love" by The Bee Gees or "Endless Love" by Lionel Richie & Diana Ross.
Some of the smoothest artists that have lent their voice to countless 'Luv Jamz' are: Luther Vandross, Mariah Carey, Barry White and Teddy Pendergrass.
Looking for tones and songs to remind you of someone you're not too happy with? Try these: "Cheater Cheater" from Joey+Rory, "I Hate Everything" by George Strait and "I Hate Everything About You" by Three Days Grace.
These tones do a great job of keeping the momentum of the Valentine's Day season spiced with Rock music: "All My Love" by Led Zeppelin, "Suck My Kiss" by Red Hot Chili Peppers and "Feel Like Makin' Love" by Kid Rock. The band Staind has some really impactful tones, give "Believe" and "Zoe Jane" a listen.
And let's not forget, some of the best love tones by the group Journey... sung by the great Steve Perry: "Faithfully", "Open Arms", "Don't Stop Believin'", "Anyway You Want It", and "I'll Be Alright Without You" which features our "favorite judge" Randy Jackson on bass.
Check all the cool animations and graphics that are on our Valentine's Day page and Graphics page.
posted by Steve Augello @ 8:47 AM
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Grammy® Winners
Congratulations to all the artists who won Grammys® on Sunday night. Although there were some predictable wins, there were definitely a few surprises. I'm so glad that Robert Plant & Alison Krauss received their due, for releasing such a fantastic album. Before coming together on this project, Alison Krauss led a long career as a Bluegrass artist and Robert Plant, of course, was the lead singer of one of the most influential Rock bands of all-time, Led Zeppelin. Newcomer Adele won Best New Artist and it was good to see an old favorite, Bruce Springsteen win for Best Rock Song. Coldplay picked-up Song Of The Year for "Viva La Vida" along with two other wins, while Daft Punk received 2 awards including Best Dance Recording for their song "Harder Better Faster Stronger" (which Kanye West sampled for his song "Stronger"). Lil Wayne snatched the award for Best Rap album, and Best R&B Song went to Ne-Yo for "Miss Independent". Of course, Metallica won Best Metal Performance on their song "My Apocalypse" and not surprisingly, Estelle ft. Kanye West claimed victory for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration on their hit "American Boy". Congrats to all the winners and nominees. Click on the links above to get the MP3, Video Clip or Ringtone from your favorite artist.Labels: mp3's, Ringtones, video
posted by Steve Augello @ 9:22 AM
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Cadillac Records Ringtones
Etta James seems to be making alot of buzz about Beyonce's inaugural performance a few weeks back for President Obama. The former Destiny's Child front-woman sang the Etta James classic "At Last", which she revived for the recent movie Cadillac Records. Whatever Etta's point-of-view is, there's no denying that her original version remains a classic to this day. It's continually played on Oldies stations, as well as a favorite choice for the bride & groom dance at weddings all over the country. But if you happen to be a big Beyonce fan, her version from the movie is a definite pleaser.Click on the links above to get ringtones or MP3's of Etta's classic or Beyonce's version.
posted by Steve Augello @ 10:04 AM
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Van Halen Ringtones
Eddie Van Halen is in the news today, as he's launched his new EVH Wolfgang Guitar. The new model represents two years of intense trials with various prototypes that he experimented with on Van Halen's last tour. Anyone who was fortunate enough to see the reunited Van Halen with David Lee Roth and son Wolfgang, got to hear all their hits performed live. Songs like "Panama", "Jump", "Hot For Teacher "and "Jamie's Cryin'", remain some of the biggest staples of Rock music today.To preview all of Van Halen's tones, click here. For Tone Loc's hit 'Wild Thing', which sampled VH's "Jamie's Cryin'", click here. Check out Eddie Van Halen's solo for Michael Jackson's "Beat It" now available as a ringtone!
posted by Steve Augello @ 9:36 AM
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Bonnaroo Artists Announced
The list of artists who are performing at Bonnaroo this year have just been announced. Looking through the list of confirmed performers, it seems that the annual Music & Arts festival is going to host a good mix of Indie Rock, Country, Electronica and Hip Hop. It's all going down on June 11 - 14 in Manchester, TN.
One of the highlight's will definitely be Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, who just played an energetic set at the Super Bowl last Sunday.For Indie Rock fans, a number of top acts will participate: Andrew Bird, Chairlift, Coheed and Cambria, Gomez, Jenny Lewis, MGMT, Of Montreal, Santogold, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, The Decemberists, The Mars Volta, The Ting Tings, TV On The Radio, and The Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
Hip Hop acts like Beastie Boys, Erykah Badu, Raphael Saadiq, Snoop Dogg, The Knux and the legendary Al Green will all be attending. Country music is lending Lucinda Williams, Merle Haggard and newcomers The Zac Brown Band. Other highlights include longtime indie hero Elvis Costello, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Ben Harper and Relentless7, plus Electronica favorites Paul Oakenfold and Nine Inch Nails.
Labels: country, mp3's, rap, Ringtones, rock
posted by Steve Augello @ 9:27 AM
Friday, January 30, 2009
Super Bowl XLIII
Get ready for the most important game of the Football season, coming this Sunday. The Pittsburgh Steelers and Arizona Cardinals go head-to-head in Tampa Bay for the final victory. It's been a long and stressful ride as we've seen the Eagles, Ravens, Vikings, Falcons, Dolphins and other teams fall one by one. Now that it's down to the last two, people have already made plans to watch the final battle and take part in this historic annual event. If you're feeling the spirit, pick the ringtones, MP3s and graphics that will help keep the adrenaline pumping all weekend. Try some of the famous anthems constantly played at games like "We Will Rock You" by Queen, Gary Glitter's "Rock And Roll (Part 2)". Or check out this season's Super Bowl performers like John Legend, T-Pain, Jennifer Hudson and Bruce Springsteen. And then of course, there are all those familiar NFL Theme tones that everyone knows, not to mention tons of new Super Bowl XLIII Graphics. Enjoy the game on Sunday and have a great weekend.Labels: graphics, Ringtones, sports
posted by Steve Augello @ 11:34 AM
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Broadway Recordings
Not too far from where I'm blogging in SoHo, lies the Theater District in New York City. It's home to countless Broadway plays that include Musicals, Dramas and Comedies. One of the longest running shows is Phantom of the Opera. Since it's debut performance in 1988, it has now surpassed Cats as the longest running musical on Broadway. Another popular musical is Grease, which is currently playing all over the country. In 2007, NBC held a Reality TV show, where America got to vote in the two lead spots. The show generated a lot of buzz for the Broadway play, which Taylor Hicks (of American Idol fame) has recently participated.There are a number of popular Broadway shows that were either based-off a movie or became a movie due to it's success. Some of those shows are: Rent, Dreamgirls, West Side Story and Annie. In the recent weeks, we've seen alot of interest in Seussical The Musical, based on the stories and books of Dr. Seuss.
Click here to get the Broadway Cast Recordings of Seussical The Musical and other featured selections.
posted by Steve Augello @ 9:28 AM
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Obama Inauguration Tones
Change has come. Celebrate our 44th President and this new era.Let freedom ring on your mobile phone... with Barack Obama Inauguration tones.
Hear some of the best soundbites taken from this historic event.
Click here to preview all of them.
Labels: Ringtones
posted by Steve Augello @ 8:21 AM
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
The Jacksons
No other American family can claim as many hit songs as the Jacksons. This talented musical family has spawned The Jackson 5 and two mega-star solo artists: Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson.The Jackson 5 came together in the late 60's and found fame in the 70's with numerous hits on the Motown label. As Michael Jackson started taking over lead vocal duties from his brother Jermaine, he eventually moved on to a huge solo career with hits like "Thriller", "Beat It" and "Billie Jean".
Janet Jackson became a star on the TV show Good Times' 5th season back in the 70's as young Penny. She went on to a music career releasing hits like "Control" and "Nasty" then later following them up with other smashes like "Black Cat" and "Rhythm Nation".
Both Michael and Janet Jackson have dominated the Pop world and new generations of fans continue to pop up all over the world. Check out these two great tones from Jermaine... "Let's Get Serious" and "Burnin' Hot".
Labels: Ringtones
posted by Steve Augello @ 10:30 AM
Monday, January 26, 2009
Tones from NOTORIOUS
Christopher Wallace aka Biggie Smalls and The Notorious B.I.G. was known to many as "The Greatest Rapper Alive". Artists like Jay-Z, T.I. and Nas, are all filling in the huge gap left by his passing. His legacy has been commemorated in the movie NOTORIOUS, which is in theaters now.Tones from the movie are available including some of his biggest hits. Everyone knows these: "Juicy", "Hypnotize", "Big Poppa", "Mo Money Mo Problems" and "What's Beef".
By the way, if you ever wondered what the original song sampled in "Notorious B.I.G.", check it out here.
posted by Steve Augello @ 1:14 PM
Friday, January 23, 2009
Classic Movie: The Godfather
With so many current movies nominated this week, we can't forget the classics. The Godfather is an epic film from the 70's that launched the careers of Pacino & DeNiro and starred such great actors as Marlon Brando, James Caan and Abe Vigoda. Cinema buffs argue this is one of the best movies ever made, boasting some of the most unforgettable quotes. Voicetones from the movie have been cut from a number of the movie's characters including: Frank Pentangeli, Moe Green, Clemenza and Don Corleone himself. Check our Godfather artist page for all the choices available.
posted by Steve Augello @ 8:26 AM
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Movie Graphics & Tones
The list of best nominated movies are out now. Congrats to all the nominees wihch include: Sean Penn and Josh Brolin for Milk, Heath Ledger for The Dark Knight, Brad Pitt and Taraji P. Henson for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Andrew Stanton for Original Screenplay in WALL-E.To get content from the movies above, please click on the links.
Labels: games, graphics, Ringtones
posted by Steve Augello @ 10:16 AM
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Barack Obama!
Today, Barack Obama is sworn-in as the 44th President of the United States. Celebrations are underway everywhere, especially in Washington, where an estimated two million people have shown-up to witness the historic ceremony.Commemorate this occasion with everything that's Barack Obama for your mobile phone. There are Obama Graphics, themed MP3's and Tones from various artists, plus content from artists who are performing at the inauguration.
In keeping with some of the inaugural performers, might I suggest the following: Beyonce's tone "At Last", Aretha Franklin's moving "Amazing Grace", U2's "Pride (In The Name Of Love)", Bruce Springsteen's "Born In The USA" and Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'". In addition to these great artists, Ashford & Simpson have altered their classic hit "Solid As A Rock" to "Solid As Barack". Check them all out and enjoy this historic day!
posted by Steve Augello @ 8:43 AM
Friday, January 16, 2009
Tones From The Movie Fireproof
The movie Fireproof starring Kirk Cameron, was originally released in theaters on September 26, 2008. With the DVD coming on January 27th, I'd like to point-0ut some of the great Christian artists and tones from the soundtrack, as it boasts some of the biggest names in Christian Music. Third Day lend their infetcious rocker "This Is Who I Am", while Casting Crowns contribute "Slow Fade", which has a strong and steady driving beat. Leeland's "Brighter Days" is an inspirational/optimistic tune and Warren Barfield continues to deliver impecable Christian Pop songs like "Love Is Not A Fight". Grey Holiday have also graced the soundtrack, with a beautiful song called "You Belong To Me". Christian music fans across the country will agree, that the movie is a heart-warming tale and sends as powerful a message as the music. Please click on the links above to get the movie's ringtones and other music from these artists.posted by Steve Augello @ 8:03 AM
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Exclusive Ringtone - Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
One of Alternative Rock's best bands Red Jumpsuit Apparatus is back with a new album titled Lonely Road. Most of you remember them from past hits like "Face Down" and "Your Guardian Angel". They've generated an enormous buzz on the web and have appeared on MTV's show The Hills. Thumbplay now has an exclusive ringtone of a hot single that can't be found anywhere else! The tone is from the song "Pen & Paper". Get this tone before anyone else... let your mobile phone explode with this infectious track's exploding guitars and vocals. Click HERE for the tone.posted by Steve Augello @ 12:34 PM
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
American Idol Returns
Last night, the new season of American Idol premiered. Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson are back, but this time there is an additional music industry veteran added to the judging panel; her name is Kara DioGuardi. Kara has written tons of hit songs for artists like Pussycat Dolls, David Archuleta, Kelly Clarkson, Celine Dion and Christina Aguilera... just to name a few. She also sang lead in the group Platinum Wierd, which was formed by herself and Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics. This year promises to be a good one, as hundreds of diverse hopefuls auditioned for their Hollywood ticket. The show was entertaining to say the least!We've seen many successful careers launched by the Idol franchise; and it hasn't just been winners like David Cook, Carrie Underwood and Jordin Sparks. Other contestants have gone on to great things; Jennifer Hudson has a movie career and Diana DeGarmo has starred on Broadway. Bo Bice, David Archuleta and Elliott Yamin are enjoying solo careers, while Chris Daughtry has had numerous hits on radio and videos on MTV.
Labels: Ringtones
posted by Steve Augello @ 8:38 AM
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Happy Birthday To The King
Happy Birthday to Elvis Presley, who would have turned 74 tomorrow. Although the King has been gone for more than 30 years, his music still lives on. Throughout his career, Elvis' music touched upon many different styles; from Blues, Gospel, Country and Rockabilly. The best examples of this can be heard in songs like "That's All Right", "His Hand In Mine", "Release Me" and "Lawdy, Miss Clawdy". Though Elvis incorporated many of these influences, he was of course best known as the "King Of Rock & Roll". Today many of his songs like "Suspicious Minds", "Heartbreak Hotel" and "Burning Love" are being discovered by new generations. Elvis' influence can also be found in a number of popular artists. Just listen to Travis Tritt, Elton John, Johnny Cash, Rascal Flatts and yes, even Billy Idol. We salute Elvis Presley, his music and legacy. Please see our Elvis page here for Ringtones and MP3's.posted by Steve Augello @ 8:33 AM
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Disney Hits
Disney has been releasing some great music lately. Their imprint Hollywood Records has built-up it's roster around some very recognizable artists. These include such Pop stars as Demi Lovato, Jesse McCartney, Jonas Brothers, Vanessa Hudgens and Miley Cyrus (aka Hannah Montana). There's no denying that the hits keep coming from this powerhouse label. Disney superstar Miley's latest tone and MP3 are from her new single "Fly On The Wall". The song takes a playful jab at the papparazzi. The Jonas Brothers are back with their popular single "Lovebug". The video has been getting tons of play on MTV, while the track has been lingering on radio for months now, giving much longevity to the MP3 and tone here on Thumbplay. Jesse McCartney has been growing as a serious artist with songs like "Leavin'" and "How Do You Sleep". He just gave a live TV performance on New Year's, which I'm sure most of you saw. To check content from all Disney artists, check our Pop or Pop 00s page regularly or just search the site.posted by Steve Augello @ 9:04 AM
Monday, January 5, 2009
Cool Mobile Stuff
Hi Everyone, it's good to be back after the long holiday break. There's no suprise that today we're seeing all the new phones out there buzzing with some of the coolest mobile stuff. If you didn't already know... T.I., Beyonce, Soulja Boy and Katy Perry are burning up our Ringtone, Video and MP3 charts. Due to the fact that we'll have a new president sworn-in this month, Obama graphics are being dowloaded in amazing numbers. Along with that, Will.I.Am's tribute "It's A New Day" tone is also a favorite. NFL Graphics are in demand, as wallpapers and animations of favorite teams are being sported by fans. For Games... God Of War - Betrayal and 007 Quantum of Solace are still top-sellers. Animations from Neon World are big right now as well as Valentine's Day graphics. It's definitely exciting to come in from the new year and see what people are interested in. Let's all hope this next year turns out to be one of the best!Labels: graphics, mp3's, Ringtones, video
posted by Steve Augello @ 10:44 AM
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