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Friday, November 6, 2009

Thumbplay Falls "Between The Trees"

The excellent Orlando-based band Between The Trees is riding the wave of good reviews from their recent album, entitled Spain. On the heels of the album's first single, "We Can Try," the band completed a North American tour featuring several gigs in New York, Texas and their native Florida. Don’t miss our favorite track, the contagious “Story of a Boy.”

In between tours with the smoking hot artists Anberlin and Switchfoot, Between The Trees has found time to contribute their time and music to the initiative To Write Love On Her Arms, a depression awareness project that promotes community action for the cause through music. Their work with the non-profit group inspired the song “A Time For Yohe,” featured on their 2006 debut album, The Story and the Song. The album also featured the college radio-friendly tracks “White Lines & Red Lights,” and the single “The Way She Feels.” Check out the mobile video for “The Way She FeelsHERE.

Do you have a Blackberry or Android phone? If yes, then you will LOVE the Thumbplay Music app, where you will a fabulous selection of your favorite MP3s, available to download on-the-go, directly to your phone. Every week the Thumbplay Music app offers a FREE MP3. This week’s free track is “Story of a Boy” by the talented Between The Trees. Be be sure to check out their amazing album Spain, available in stores, on the Thumbplay Music app and at Thumbplay.com!

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Carrie Underwood, one of the top-selling artists in the history of the Country genre, releases her eagerly anticipated new album today, entitled Play On. The album's first single, "Cowboy Casanova," is currently at #3 on the Country charts, marking yet another top-charting single for Underwood. Other winning tracks on the new record include “Change” and “Quitter.”

Carrie’s debut album Some Hearts, featuring the American Idol single “Inside Your Heaven,” produced an astounding number of hit singles. Three songs shot to #1: “Jesus Take The Wheel,”“Wasted,” and the saucy “Before He Cheats.”

The Oklahoma native scored just as well with her sophomore record, Carnival Ride. Four tracks climbed to the top of the charts: “So Small,” “All-American Girl,” “Last Name,” and “Just A Dream.” Carrie also achieved sleeper hits with cover versions of Randy Travis’s “I Told You So,” Martina McBride’s “Independence Day,” and Motley Crue’s “Home Sweet Home.”

Don’t miss other great Carrie Underwood music and videos here at Thumbplay. Just in time for the holidays, Thumbplay has lovely renditions of Carrie singing classic holiday tunes, such as “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,” “O Holy Night,” “The First Noel” and “Do You Hear What I Hear.” We also have several of her best music videos, including “All-American Girl,” “Last Name,” “So Small” and “Before He Cheats.” Be sure to check out Thumbplay’s Carrie Underwood artist page, and our excellent catalog of Country MP3s, Country music videos and Country ringtones.

Do you have a Blackberry or Android phone? If yes, then you will LOVE the Thumbplay Music Store, where you will a fabulous selection of your favorite MP3s, available to download on-the-go, directly to your phone. Every week the Thumbplay Music Store offers a FREE MP3. This week’s free track is “If You Would Come Back Home” by the talented William Fitzsimmons. Check back often to find out what’s new!

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The talented singer-songwriter William Fitzsimmons, known for his folksy guitar and piano riffs featured on shows like Grey's Anatomy, One Tree Hill and MTV's Life of Ryan, has hit the road to promote his critically acclaimed album, The Sparrow And The Crow. After several albums and musical spots on TV, Fitzsimmons made an impact earlier this year with his unusual, effective folk version of Kanye West’s “Heartless.”

Check out more of the singer’s work, which has drawn comparisons to folk guitar legends Cat Stevens, Simon & Garfunkel, James Taylor and Bob Dylan:

If You Would Come Back Home
After Afterall
I Don't Feel It Anymore (Song Of The Sparrow)
We Feel Alone
If You Would Come Back Home
Please Forgive Me (Song Of The Crow)
Further From You
Just Not Each Other
Even Now
You Still Hurt Me
They'll Never Take the Good Years

Starting today, download William Fitzsimmons’s new single “If You Would Come Back Home” for FREE at the Thumbplay Music Store. The new Thumbplay Music Store, available as a free application download on Blackberry and Android devices, is the first music store application of its kind, offering tens of thousands of MP3s to purchase and enjoy directly from your phone (with more music being added all the time!). Each week we offer a FREE MP3 download of a hot up-and-coming artist. Don’t miss this week’s featured song by William Fitzsimmons and be sure to check him out on his current tour!

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Thursday, October 29, 2009

BOO! Haunted Halloween at Thumbplay!


If we do say so ourselves, Thumbplay has scary-awesome taste in music, particularly our annual Perilous Playlist. Check out our Halloween page with tons of hand-picked haunted MP3s, terrifying tones, vampy videos and ghoulish graphics! Here is a sneak peak our favorite Halloween party music:

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Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Get Toned Up With World Series Music


Get in a New York (or Philly!) state of mind to celebrate the World Series between The New York Yankees and The Philadelphia Phillies. Thumbplay has tons of the best “at-bat” songs of your favorites World Series players from the Yankees and Phillies, plus odes to baseball, and New York and Philly-themed songs.

The MLB stars sure know how to pick their at-bat songs. Check out the songs of the World Series starting line-up:
Mariano Rivera – “Enter Sandman” by Metallica
Derek Jeter – “Get Up” by 50 Cent
Johnny Damon – “Handlebars” by Flobots
Mark Teixeira – “I Wanna Rock” by Twisted Sister
A-Rod: “Already Home” by Jay-Z
Hideki Matsui – “Big Shot” by Billy Joel
Nick Swisher and Carlos Ruiz – “Turn My Swag On” by Soulja Boy Tell'em
Melky Cabrera and Pedro Feliz: “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)” by Pitbull
Jimmy Rollins – “Ice Cream Paint Job” by Dorrough
Shane Victorino – “Buffalo Soldier” by Bob Marley and The Wailers
Chase Utley – “Kashmir” by Led Zeppelin
Ryan Howard – “Stanky Legg” by GS Boyz
Raul Ibanez – “Save You” by Pearl Jam
Jayson Werth – “Sex On Fire” by Kings Of Leon
Paul Bako – “Never Too Late” by Three Days Grace
Greg Dobbs – “Megalomaniac” by Incubus
Ben Francisco – “Amazing” by Kanye West ft. Young Jeezy

Don’t miss Thumbplay’s festive baseball stadium ringtones, such as the Baseball Rising Organ Chant, Baseball Crowd Heavy Cheering, “New York Home Run!” and “Philadelphia Home Run!
Of course the most famous sports song every written is undoubtedly “Take Me Out To The Ballgame,” recently recorded by legendary Yankees’ outfielder Bernie Williams, now a successful Jazz musician. A must-have tone for any hard core “Evil Empire” Yankees fans is Darth Vader’s “Imperial March” performed by The Boston Pops Orchestra.

For all you lovers of the classics, we also have Terry Cashman’s famous, old-timey “Talkin' Baseball” series dedicated to every MLB team, including:
Talkin' Baseball (Philadelphia Phillies)
Talkin' Baseball (Yankees)
Talkin' Baseball (Boston Red Sox)
Talkin' Baseball (Anaheim Angels)
Talkin' Baseball (Mets)
Talkin' Baseball (Tigers)

And of course we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to celebrate NYC and Philly with an arsenal of classic tones:
Empire State Of Mind” - Jay-Z ft. Alicia Keys
New York, New York” - Frank Sinatra
New York New York” - Tha Dogg Pound
New York” - 2Pac
New York State Of Mind” - Billy Joel
I Love New York” - Madonna
Leaving New York” - R.E.M.
Philadelphia” - B.B. King
Fall In Philadelphia”- Hall & Oates
I'm In New York Trick” - LMFAO
I'm In Philly Trick” - LMFAO

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Synth-rockers The Sounds have launched their world tour, headlining venues around the globe in support of their new album Crossing The Rubicon. The album's third single "Dorchester Hotel,” named after the legendary London hotel, follows-up the charting hit “No One Sleeps When Im Awake” and “Beatbox.”

From today until the end of October download The Sounds awesome new single “Dorchester Hotel” for FREE at the Thumbplay Music Store. The new Thumbplay Music Store, available as a free application download on Blackberry and Android devices, is the first music store application of its kind, offering tens of thousands of MP3s to purchase and enjoy directly from your phone (with more music being added all the time!). Each week we offer a FREE MP3 download of a hot up-and-coming artist. Don’t miss this week’s featured song by The Sounds, and be sure to check out the rockers on their current tour!

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Thursday, October 22, 2009

Lil' Wayne Firing Up The Thumbplay Charts


Hot off the heels of his "Hot Revolver," bad boy rapper Lil Wayne is popping the Thumbplay Charts with Jay Sean on their smash song "Down," and with Drake on their aptly titled hit, “Successful.”

Lil Wayne is currently working on his upcoming album Rebirth, a venture into the Rock genre. The forthcoming album has already produced a huge hit with the Rock-Rap songs “Hot Revolver” and “Prom Queen.” This year has produced several high-profile collaborations, including a stint with his protégé Young Money, on the hit “Turnin Me On” by Keri Hilson, and ”Rock Star” and “Fly As The Sky” by Chamillionaire. Lil Wayne has also made chart-topping collaborations with The Game, Akon, and Birdman.

Don’t miss Thumbplay’s huge catalog of Lil’ Wayne MP3’s, tones, videos and graphics.

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Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Rihanna Plays Russian Roulette


Rihanna surprised fans today with the unannounced release of her new single, "Russian Roulette," available as a free streaming download on her official website. The song is the first single off of the singer’s forthcoming album, entitled Rated R, due next month.

“Russian Roulette” marks another of Rihanna’s creative collaborations with Ne-Yo, who also co-wrote “Unfaithful,” “Take A Bow” and “Hate That I Love You.” Rihanna is currently topping the Thumbplay charts with “Run This Town,” on which she collaborated with Kanye West and her mentor, Jay-Z.

Catch-up on Rihanna’s hottest hits like “Umbrella,” and don’t miss some killer official remixes from Good Girl Gone Bad: The Remixes, including “Disturbia” and “Shut Up And Drive.” Thumbplay doesn’t only have tons of RiRi MP3s, tones and graphics, we also have some of her most popular mobile videos, including “Take A Bow,” “Don't Stop The Music,” “Hate That I Love You,” “Pon De Replay,” “We Ride,” and “Rehab” (featuring Justin Timberlake).

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The Thumbplay charts are on fire this week with new entries such as "Paparazzi," by the one and only Lady GaGa, and "You Belong With Me," by Country starlet Taylor Swift. Black Eyed Peas, currently joining U2 on their west coast tour for No Line On The Horizon, keep up their hot streak with the infectious “I Gotta Feeling,” the follow-up track to their iconic “Boom Boom Pow.” And Colbie Caillat keeps our hearts warm with her romantic “Fallin' For You.”

Hot on the heels of his “Best I Ever Had,” Drake continues to ride high on the Thumbplay charts with his new song“Successful” featuring Lil Wayne. Don’t miss one of our favorite Drake cuts, the Eminem edit of “Forever.” Other smoking music this week includes “Party In The U.S.A.” and “The Climb” by Miley Cyrus, and the hugely popular newcomers Owl City with their hit “Fireflies.”

Later this month be on the lookout for the re-release of U2’s seminal album The Unforgettable Fire, compilations of the Reggae legends Bob Marley & The Wailers and Peter Tosh, and brand new albums from Jack Johnson and Weezer.

Make sure to check out Thumbplay’s awesome mobile videos for these hot artists, including “Boom Boom Pow,” the classic “My Humps,” Weezer’s “Beverly Hills,” and Colbie Caillat's "Bubbly.”

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The Danish duo The Raveonettes have hit the scene running with the hot single "Bang!" from their new record, In and Out of Control, released earlier this month. The retro-inspired duo has taken cues from rock gods Buddy Holly, The Velvet Underground and other diverse influencers to create their unique sound.

The Raveonettes 2007 LP Lust, Lust, Lust earned rave reviews for its innovative, ethereal guitar sounds interwoven with an infectious hybrid beat of New Wave, Punk and Pop. The album produced several popular songs, including “Dead Sound,” You Want The Candy,” “Aly, Walk With Me,” and “Blush” (along with the amazing B-side “Black-White”). Their follow-up record, the EP Sometimes They Drop By, explored a new dimension of their vintage stylings, combining the cinematic ambience of composers like Angelo Badalamenti, and guitar riffs also found in the work of current guitar aficionado M. Ward.

Though serious about their rocking, The Raveonettes know how to have a fabulous time! Check out their fun videos of “The Last Dance,” “Black / White,” “Dead Sound” and “Aly, Walk With Me.”

From today until the end of October download The Raveonettes smoking hot track “Bang!” for FREE at the Thumbplay Music Store. The new Thumbplay Music Store, available as a free application download on Blackberry and Android devices, is the first music store application of its kind, offering tens of thousands of MP3s to purchase and enjoy directly from your phone (with more music being added all the time!). Each week we offer a FREE MP3 download of a hot up-and-coming artist. Don’t miss this week’s featured song by The Raveonettes, and be sure to check out the rockers on their current tour, including a stop in New York City!

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The summer heat has fizzled, but October is still on fire! Tons of new music from today's top artists has dropped this month from the likes of David Archuleta, The Roots, Los Lonely Boys, Brian McKnight and The Flaming Lips. Before the end of the month, new music from more of our favorites artists will be riding the airwaves, including Weezer, Sting, Squirrel Nut Zippers, R.E.M., Creed, Flight Of The Conchords, Lyle Lovett and Tim McGraw.

Don’t miss these artists hottest hits here at Thumbplay, such as Weezer's classic "Undone -- The Sweater Song,” The Flaming Lips’s wonderfully bizarre “Thank You Jack White (For The Fiber-Optic Jesus That You Gave Me), Sting’s moody “Desert Rose,” Squirrel Nut Zippers’s retro “Hell,” Flight Of The Conchords’ hilarious “The Most Beautiful Girl in the Room,” and R.E.M.’s excellent cover of “There She Goes Again” by the The Velvet Underground.

Don’t miss Thumbplay’s awesome catalog of MP3s, videos, tones and graphics.

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Wednesday, October 14, 2009

New Moon Soundtrack Drops on Friday!


New Moon, the next installment in the Twilight film series isn't released until November 20th; however, the rocking soundtrack hits the shelves later this week. The album features new music from top artists Death Cab For Cutie, Thom Yorke of Radiohead, The Killers, Muse, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and OK Go. Other fresh bands on the soundtrack include Band Of Skulls, Lykke Li, Anya Marina, Sea Wolf, Editors, and moody composer Alexandre Desplat.

The record promises to be a solid follow-up to the hit soundtrack for the first Twilight film, which included Muse’s “Supermassive Black Hole,” Linkin Park’s “Leave Out All The Rest,” Iron And Wine’s “Flightless Bird, American Mouth,” and Paramore’s “Decode” and “I Caught Myself.”

Check out Thumbplay’s wallpapers of the sexy cast, on our film graphics page, plus original music and photos of star Robert Pattinson who moonlights as a singer!

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Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Michael Jackson's "This Is It" Arrives


The final single of the late, great King of Pop was dropped on the internet yesterday. Don't miss the official tone and wallpaper of the new single, “This Is It,” here at Thumbplay, plus a huge number of MJ's biggest hits in tone catalog, including:


Check out our huge catalog of Jackson 5 MP3’s and tones, plus Michael’s MP3’s, tones and graphics.

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The fantastic electronic dance band iiO are going strong with their album entitled Reconstruction Time: The Best Of iiO Remixed, the follow-up to the smash record Poetica. Known all over Europe for the contagious hit “Rapture,” iiO have broken new ground in club music, combining elements of various world music styles, electronic and dance music.

For this week only, download the MP3 of “The One,” the new single from iiO, FREE at the Thumbplay Music Store. The Thumbplay Music Store, available as a free application download on Blackberry and G1 devices, is the first music store application of its kind, offering tens of thousands of MP3s to purchase and enjoy directly from your phone. Each week we offer a FREE MP3 download of a hot up-and-coming artist. Don’t miss this week’s featured song by iiO!

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Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Exciting Record Releases Coming



Fall is turning out to be an excellent time for new music. In the past month we've seen new releases from Mariah Carey, Jay-Z and Muse; now a new arsenal of hotly anticipated albums will be released.

Shakira, who has been smoking on the charts with the singles “She Wolf,” and its Spanish version “Loba,” will be releasing her entire new album . Joining her on the shelves will be the cult alternative rockers The Flaming Lips with their new release Embryonic. Their last album Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots was a worldwide phenomenon, featuring the breakthrough single “Do You Realize?Bob Dylan will release his first-ever holiday album, entitled Christmas in the Heart, along with The Roots new record How I Got Over, and Michael Jackson’s final release This Is It, to be release along with the documentary by the same name.

Don’t miss more new music at Thumbplay’s MP3 page, and on our MP3 Chart and Ringtone Chart.

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Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Haunted Halloween at Thumbplay

The Thumbplay crew takes pride in our knack for choosing awesome party playlists! Check out our Halloween page with tons of hand-picked haunted MP3s, terrifying tones, vampy videos and ghoulish graphics! Here is a sneak peak our favorite Halloween party music:

I Put A Spell On You” by Creedence Clearwater Revival
The Crusher” by The Cramps
Dragula” by Rob Zombie
I'm Supposed To Die Tonight” by 50 Cent
Time Warp” from The Rocky Horror Picture Show
I Want Candy” by Bow Wow Wow
Pet Sematary” by Ramones
Devil's Right Hand” by Johnny Cash

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Tuesday, September 29, 2009

New Music at Thumbplay

Check out Thumbplay's favorite new music this week. Fresh on the charts, and smoking right here:

“3” By Britney Spears
“11th Dimension” by Julian Casablancas
“Soundtrack To My Broken Heart” by Mario
“Starlight” by Mario
“Stranded” by Mario

Don’t miss more hot new music on the Thumbplay MP3 Charts and the Thumbplay Ringtone Charts.

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Berlin-based rockers King Khan And The Shrines have hit the road with their modestly titled album The Supreme Genius of King Khan And The Shrines. The psychedelic funk band is currently making waves all over Europe with their flamboyant concerts, featuring fan favorites “Land Of The Freak,” “No Regrets,” Welfare Bread,” “Torture” and “Outta Harm's Way.” They wrapped up their North American tour in May, including gigs part of the “MTV LIVE” series.

For this week only, download the MP3 of “Land Of The Freak,” the new single from King Khan And The Shrines, FREE at the Thumbplay Music Store. The Thumbplay Music Store, available as a free application download on Blackberry and G1 devices, is the first music store application of its kind, offering tens of thousands of MP3s to purchase and enjoy directly from your phone. Each week we offer a FREE MP3 download of a hot up-and-coming artist. Don’t miss this week’s featured song by King Khan And The Shrines!

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The wait is finally over: Mariah Carey's eagerly anticipated new album, Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel, will finally hit the shelves today. Mimi's hit single "Obsessed," plus the song's steamy video has topped the Thumbplay charts since its release back in July. Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel comes on the heels of last year’s smash record E=MC2, which featured the #1 hit “Touch My Body,” with special guests The-Dream and Rick Ross.

Mariah Carey was discovered by legendary record mogul Tommy Mottola, whose other protégés include Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Simpson, and Mexican star Thalia. This will be Mariah Carey’s astonishing eleventh album in a long career of hits, including “Vision of Love,” “I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time” and “Bye Bye.”

Be sure to check out Thumbplay’s huge catalog of Mariah Carey MP3’s, ringtones and hot videos, like “Touch My Body” and “I Stay In Love."

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The buzz over Fort Worth band Green River Ordinance is growing strong this month, as the band rocks venues all over the country to promote their Virgin Records debut album, Out Of My Hands. Monday’s show at New York City’s Highline Ballroom marked another successful step up the ladder for the quintet, who have been busy this year on tour with American Idol winner, David Cook.

The Texas boys, who formed in High School and went on to study music at Fort Worth’s own Texas Christian University, have been impressing audiences with songs like “On Your Own,” “Out Of My Hands,” “Outside,” “Goodbye L.A.,” “Endlessly,” and their new single “Come On.” Green River Ordinance has also shared the stage with headliners Gavin DeGraw, Collective Soul, Simple Plan and Kate Voegele.

For this week only, download the MP3 of “Come On,” the new single from Green River Ordinance, FREE at the Thumbplay Music Store. The new Thumbplay Music Store, available as a free application download on Blackberry and Android devices, is the first music store application of its kind, offering tens of thousands of MP3’s to purchase and enjoy directly from your phone (with more music being added all the time!). Each week we offer a FREE MP3 download of a hot up-and-coming artist. Don’t miss this week’s featured song by Green River Ordinance, and be sure to check out the rockers on their current tour!

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Friday, September 18, 2009

Latin Grammy® Award Nominations Announced


Calle 13, the Latin-Reggaeton group from Puerto Rico, have cemented their status as one of the top breakthrough Latin artists of the past few years. Of their five total Latin Grammy® nods, the troupe was nominated for their single “No Hay Nadie Como Tu,” from their hit album Los De Atras Vienen Conmigo. The album was also nominated for Album of the Year.

Other nominees include: Salsa veteran Gilberto Santa Rosa, who scored three nominations for his album, Si No Vas A Cocinar. Reggaeton superstars Wisín & Yandel nabbed several nomination as well. Natalia Lafourcade was honored in the Best Female Pop Album category along with starlet Amaia Montero. La Oreja De Van Gogh, La Quinta Estacion and Reik will vie for Best Pop Album by Group or Duo.

The Latin Grammy® Awards are set for November 5th in Las Vegas. Don’t miss Thumbplay’s huge catalog of Latin hits in the Latin MP3 catalog.

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Shakira's hotly anticipated upcoming album, entitled She Wolf, is primed for release next month. The She Wolf title track, also released in Spanish as "Loba," is already topping the charts in North America, South America and Europe. Check out the cool alt tone cuts for "She Wolf (Breakdown)" and "Loba (Breakdown)."


Shakira broke onto the scene as a youngster, with her 1995 album Pies Descalzos. The album was Shakira’s first brush with stardom, producing several Latin hits, including “Donde Estas Corazon” and “Un Poco De Amor.” Her sophomore record, the album ¿Dónde Están los Ladrones? was Shakira’s international breakthrough, earning her several Latin Grammy® awards. Still one of the all-time best selling Latin records in the United States, ¿Dónde Están los Ladrones? garnered many hit singles, such as “Ciega Sordomuda,” “Tu” and “Eyes Like Yours (Ojos Asi).”


Shakira’s first English language LP, Laundry Service, launched the star into a stratospheric category along with other top-selling divas, reaching her highest position on the U.S. charts to date, with the hits “Whenever, Wherever” and “Suerte.” Her next two albums, the Spanish Fijación Oral Vol. 1, and its sister record, the English language Oral Fixation Vol. 2, became international sensations with the songs “La Tortura,” “Hips Don't Lie,” and “Illegal.”


Next year the Colombian beauty will release her eagerly anticipated Spanish language album, the fourth album to be released in her native language. Don't miss her other hits, "Despedida," "Hay Amores," "Objection (Tango)," "The One," and "Underneath Your Clothes," plus tons of other Latin hits in the Thumbplay Latin MP3 catalog.

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Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Kanye West on Fire


The Kanye West buzz is still burning up the internet. Since his shocking disruption of Taylor Swift's acceptance speech at Sunday's awards show, West has made several apologies to Ms. Swift, apparently not satiating the public’s interest in the story. Kanye first apologized via his Twitter account, followed by a televised apology on the new Jay Leno Show, plus a personal phone call made to Taylor Swift. You know you’re hot when the President weighs-in on the controversy!

For those of you catching-up on the brouhaha, Kanye West stormed the stage during Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday night. The reason for the disruption? Kanye wanted to proclaim his preference for Beyonce’s video, “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It).” Always the lady, Swift politely stepped aside while Kanye West was heckled by the crowd. In a display of her trademark class, Beyonce took the opportunity, when she won Video Of The Year for “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It),” to invite Taylor Swift on-stage to finish her speech.

After days of apologies, and Presidential off-the-cuff remarks, interest has piqued in the news of an upcoming Kanye West and Lady GaGa tour. Lady GaGa was responsible for some controversy of her own at Sunday’s wild show: during an elaborate dance sequence for the hit “Paparazzi,” Lady GaGa startled the crowd as her performance morphed into a horror movie-esque gore fest. The singer’s artistic production was interpreted by some as an homage to Michael Jackson’s "Thriller," and Madonna’s famous 1980’s MTV VMA performance of “Like A Virgin.”

Check out Thumbplay’s artist pages for Kanye West, Lady GaGa, Taylor Swift and Beyonce, and don’t miss other great MTV moments at our music video and MTV videos pages.

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Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Remembering Dancer, Film Star Patrick Swayze

1980's heart throb Patrick Swayze has died after a public battle with pancreatic cancer. The star made an impression in several notable films, including Dirty Dancing, Ghost and Donnie Darko. The retro soundtracks, many of which sparked comeback hits for forgotten classics, were the trademark of many Swayze’s films.

Aguably Swayze's biggest cinematic hit, the drama Ghost featured a huge resurgence in popularity for the Righteous Brothers classic “Unchained Melody.” The popular film Dirty Dancing, in which Swayze famously showcased his dancing ability, also produced an enormous hit with the film's 60's-inspired soundtrack. Dirty Dancing included some of the greatest songs of the era, including “Do You Love Me” by The Contours and “Love Is Strange” by Mickey & Sylvia. Among the retro hits featured in Swayze's films are Donnie Darko's Notorious” by Duran Duran, and “Mad World” and “Head Over Heels” by Tears For Fears; “Stay Gold” by Stevie Wonder from The Outsiders; Dion's "Runaround Sue" from Roadhouse; Stevie Wonder's "Higher Ground" from Waking Up In Reno; and "If 6 Was 9" by the Jimi Hendrix Experience from Point Break.

Don't miss Thumbplay's homage to the movies, with tons of soundtrack hits and memorable lines from your favorite flicks.

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Monday, September 14, 2009

MTV Video Music Awards Full of Thrills



From Kanye West's disruption of Taylor Swift's acceptance speech, to Lady GaGa's shocking, horror-themed performance, the MTV Video Music Awards fulfilled its promise to be the most buzz-worthy awards show of the year. The night’s excitement, MC'd by Wale, was topped off with tons of memorable live performances from Beyonce, Pink, Pitbull, Muse, 3OH!3, The All-American Rejects, and an encore by Jay-Z and Alicia Keys.

Never one to shy away from controversy, Kanye West stormed the stage during Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech to proclaim his preference for Beyonce’s video, “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It).” Swift, always the lady, politely stepped aside while Kanye West was heckled by the crowd. In a display of her trademark class, Beyonce took the opportunity, when she won Video Of The Year for “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It),” to invite Taylor Swift on-stage to finish the speech Kanye cut short.

More excitement ensued when Lady GaGa appeared to be injured during her elaborate dance sequence for her hit “Paparazzi.” In fact, it was all part of the dramatic, gory performance which morphed into horror movie madness, interpreted by some as an homage to Michael Jackson’s "Thriller" and Madonna’s famous 1980’s MTV VMA performance of “Like A Virgin.”

Earlier in the evening, Madonna gave a heartfelt tribute to Michael Jackson , preceded by a special appearance from Janet Jackson. Janet’s performance was part of a larger tribute that included dance re-enactments of Michael’sThriller,” “Smooth Criminal” and “Bad” videos.

Other memorable live performances included Muse, with their new single “Uprising,” The All-American Rejects with " Gives You Hell,” Pitbull with his hit "I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho),” Taylor Swift singing “You Belong With Me,” Pink performing her hit “Sober” from a trapeze, and finally, the much-anticipated “Empire State Of Mind” duet with Jay-Z and Alicia Keys.

Don’t miss our MTV pages here at Thumbplay, including video clips, graphics and tones. Also check out our HUGE catalog of the top Pop, Rock and Rap MP3’s.

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Renowned talk show host and comedian Ellen Degeneres surprised American Idol® fans today with the announcement she will be the fourth judge, replacing original panelist Paula Abdul. The high profile move came on the heels of last month’s surprise move by Abdul to depart the show after eight seasons.

American Idol® was a huge comeback for the songstress, making her a star of the small screen, and the adoration of a new generation. Paula was a darling of the late 80's and early 90's pop charts, with a string of #1 hits, including “Forever Your Girl,” “Straight Up” and “Cold Hearted.” Before launching her singing career, Abdul was a sought-after dance choreographer, known for her work with Kylie Minogue, Janet Jackson and the Jackson family, whom she credits with discovering her cheerleading at a Lakers basketball game. Her tender critiques of contestants became a distinctive element of American Idol®.

The immediate public reaction has been both hot and cold for Degeneres. Many bloggers have praised her as a compassionate, experienced live performer whose success lends her credibility. Others have criticized her as too soft and out of her element in the music world. Audiences can judge for themselves when the new season premieres next January.

Until then, check out Thumbplay’s former Idol® contestant pages for Adam Lambert, Kris Allen, Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jordin Sparks, David Cook and Jennifer Hudson.

Idol® and American Idol® are registered trademarks of FremantleMedia North America, Inc. FremantleMedia North America, Inc. is not a partner or sponsor of Thumbplay.

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Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Country Music Nominations


The CMT network today announced the 43rd annual CMA Awards(tm) nominees. Brad Paisley led the pack, along with Keith Urban, Taylor Swift, Zac Brown and George Strait, who were all recognized in the Entertainer of the Year category. Country music newcomer and fellow nominee Darius Rucker, who found stardom with Hootie & The Blowfish, announced the nominations along with legend Lee Ann Womack.

Other nominees include Country music femmes Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire and Martina McBride. Among the top Country vocal groups and duos who got in on the action are Lady Antebellum, Rascal Flatts, Brooks & Dunn and Sugarland. The competition for Single of the Year honors is stiff this year:

Chicken Fried” by Zac Brown Band
I Run To You " by Lady Antebellum
In Color” by Jamey Johnson
“People Are Crazy” by Billy Currington
Then” by Brad Paisley

Don’t miss Thumbplay’s star-studded Country music rodeo at our New Faces of Country page, with all the hottest new artists, including Kellie Pickler with “Best Days Of Your Life,” Jypsi with “Mister Officer” and Miranda Lambert with “White Liar.” Check out today’s chart-topping Southern gents, like Jason Aldean with "Big Green Tractor,” Jake Owen with “Eight Second Ride,” and Chris Young with “Gettin' You Home.”

Thumbplay also has the biggest names in Classic Country, such as legends Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Tanya Tucker, Willie Nelson and George Jones. Don’t miss our huge catalog of Country Videos, including the best mobile videos from Kenny Chesney, The Lost Trailers, Miranda Lambert, Brooks & Dunn, Martina McBride and Kellie Pickler. In addition to our huge selection of Country MP3’s, tones and videos, all of the newest names in Country are featured this month in Thumbplay’s special New Faces of Country page. Don’t miss it, y’all!

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The Fab Four are grabbing headlines this week with the hotly anticipated re-release of their entire catalog, along with The Beatles: Rock Band™ game. Tomorrow's music release, a complete set of re-mastered recordings, will not be available through internet MP3 retailers, which make The Beatles one of the last hold-outs currently unwilling to sell their music in digital form.

However, music fans have a reason to be hopeful: the solo recordings of John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr are all sold through digital music outlets. Internet stirrings also indicate that the legends may ultimately go digital with their own official music sales website.

Regardless of their digital fate, The Beatles continue to intrigue many generations of music fans. Don’t miss excellent live versions of George Harrison’s timeless “Here Comes the Sun,” Paul McCartney's "Live And Let Die,” Ringo Starr's "It Don't Come Easy,” and John Lennon’s “Instant Karma! (We All Shine On).” Be sure to check out Thumbplay’s huge catalog of Rock MP3’s, including other Rock legends such as The Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley and U2.

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Thursday, September 3, 2009

Michael Jackson To Be Laid To Rest

After three months of memorials and celebrations of his life, Michael Jackson will finally be laid to rest today in Los Angeles. While the circumstances of Mr. Jackson's sudden death are still under investigation, the long journey for the pop star will culminate in a private family funeral at the famed Forest Lawn Cemetery.

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. The young Michael made an early impact on audiences with the 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.”

In July, the King of Pop’s friends and family gathered to honor Michael Jackson's music and life at a star-studded memorial service. The service was highlighted by musical tributes by many of his peers, including Mariah Carey with “I’ll Be There,” Jennifer Hudson with “Will You Be There,” John Mayer with “Human Nature,” and Usher with “Gone Too Soon.” Other friends of Jackson who paid tribute include Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross, Queen Latifah, Lionel Richie and Stevie Wonder. The most moving moment of the memorial came when Jackson’s family entered the service to one of Michael’s most emotional songs, "Man In The Mirror."

By overwhelming demand, Thumbplay has recently added a huge number of MJ's biggest hits to our tone catalog, including “Butterflies,” “Another Part Of Me,”Leave Me Alone,” “Off The Wall,” You Are Not Alone” and “Rock With You.”

Celebrate the music of the King of Pop here at Thumbplay, including his rich collection of hits with the Jackson 5.

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Wednesday, September 2, 2009

The Best Rock MP3's Are Here

It's time to load-up your mobile with the best rock MP3's. Thumbplay DRM-free MP3's can be downloaded on tons of mobile devices, such as Blackerry, Android, Nokia and many others.

Do you ever find yourself walking down the street wanting to hear the new Radiohead or Death Cab For Cutie song? Don’t wait until you get home – download them immediately onto your phone. Get caught-up on this year’s hottest rock tracks, like “Viva La Vida” by Coldplay, "Let Me Be Myself" by 3 Doors Down, “Troublemaker” by Weezer, and “Sometime Around Midnight” by The Airborne Toxic Event.

We have all of the top 90’s Alternative artists: Nirvana, The Verve, R.E.M. and Beck. Rock out to the best 80’s hair band hits, like “Cherry Pie” by Warrant, “Nothin' But A Good Time” by Poison, and “Welcome To The Jungle” by Guns N' Roses. Thumbplay also loves emerging music such as “Undead” by Hollywood Undead, “You're Going Down” by Sick Puppies and “Drowning (Face Down)” by Saving Abel. And of course the best classics of the 70’s including “Rock And Roll All Nite” by Kiss, “Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd and “Fly Like An Eagle” by Steve Miller Band.

Discover tons of awesome MP3’s to download directly onto your mobile, including the hottest Pop, Rap, Country and Latin – only at Thumbplay, your home for mobile entertainment.

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Tuesday, September 1, 2009

New Faces of Country

Only at Thumbplay will you find a star-studded rodeo of the freshest faces in Country music. Looking for a Country lady? Look no further than our New Faces of Country page, with all the hottest new artists, including Kellie Pickler with “Best Days Of Your Life,” Shea Fisher with “Don't Chase Me,” Jypsi with “Mister Officer,” and Miranda Lambert with “White Liar.” Check out today’s chart-topping Southern gents, like Jason Aldean with "Big Green Tractor,” Jake Owen with “Eight Second Ride,” Chris Young with “Gettin' You Home,” and Darryl Worley with “Sounds Like Life To Me.

Thumbplay also has the biggest names in Classic Country, such as legends Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Tanya Tucker, Willie Nelson and George Jones. Don’t miss our huge catalog of Country Videos, including the best mobile videos from Kenny Chesney, The Lost Trailers, Miranda Lambert, Brooks & Dunn, Martina McBride and Kellie Pickler. In addition to our huge selection of Country MP3’s, tones and videos, all of the newest names in Country are featured this month in Thumbplay’s special New Faces of Country page. Don’t miss it, y’all!

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Friday, August 28, 2009

EXCLUSIVE R. Kelly Mobile Video



Only at Thumbplay will you find the mobile video for the new R. Kelly track "Number One," featuring Keri Hilson. "Number One" is the first single from his hotly anticipated upcoming album, titled Untitled, due October 13th. Keri Hilson is hot off her recent hits "Turnin’ Me On" and "Knock You Down." In addition to Keri Hilson, other special guests on the new album include Ciara and OJ Da Juiceman.

R. Kelly is known for his legendary collaborations with R&B, Rap and Hip-Hop giants like Jay-Z, Aaliyah, The Notorious B.I.G., Fat Joe, Nick Cannon and Young Jeezy. Check out more R. Kelly mobile videos here at Thumbplay, including “I'm A Flirt,” and “Rockstar,” featuring Ludacris and Kid Rock, plus more MP3’s and tones at our R. Kelly artist page.

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Jay-Z is back in the news today with the video release of "Run This Town," a cinematic spectacle featuring Kanye West and Rihanna. The song, from his forthcoming album The Blueprint 3, is the follow-up single to the hugely popular "D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)." The new album, featuring exciting new collaborators such as Drake, Kid Cudi, MGMT, and the British sensation, Mr Hudson, is expected to go in a new creative direction than his previous efforts American Gangster and Kingdom Come. Those albums produced the hits “Blue Magic,” “I Know,” “Show Me What You Got,” and "Hollywood," featuring Beyonce.

Don’t miss Thumbplay’s huge catalog of Jay-Z MP3’s, tones and our awesome mobile videos of his best hits:

Big Pimpin
Change The Game
Dirt Off Your Shoulder
Excuse Me Miss
Blue Magic
Roc Boys (And The Winner Is)
Izzo (H.O.V.A.)
I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)
Do It Again (Put Ya Hands Up)
I Know
Money, Cash, H's

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Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Lil Wayne Ridin' High

Rapper Lil Wayne continues to storm the Thumbplay charts with tracks from his upcoming Rock album and collaborations with other top rappers. "Hot Revolver," from his upcoming album Rebirth, marks another successful venture into the Rock genre for Lil Wayne. The album, due out later this year, has already produced a huge hit with the Rock-Rap song “Prom Queen.” One of Thumbplay’s top songs this month is Lil Wayne’s collaboration with his protégé Young Money, on the hit “Every Girl.” The rapper has made appearances on tons of top tracks, including “Rock Star” and “Fly As The Sky” by Chamillionaire, “Uh-Ohhh!!” by Ja Rule, and “Turnin Me On” by Keri Hilson. Lil Wayne has also made chart-topping collaborations with The Game, Akon, Birdman. Don’t miss Thumbplay’s huge catalog of Lil’ Wayne MP3’s, tones, videos and graphics.

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Guitar innovator and general rock god, Les Paul, passed away today at the very-rocking age of 94. Just last year, Paul was awarded the prestigious "American Music Masters" award from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, in the company of other music greats, such as Janis Joplin and Jerry Lee Lewis. A true innovator of guitar design, Les Paul’s famous instruments have been played by countless musicians, among them Slash, of Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver fame, Richie Sambora of Bon Jovi, and Eric Clapton, who is credited with the resurgence of Les Paul’s legendary Gibson guitar design.

Fun fact! Les Paul was godfather to funky jam-rock superstar Steve Miller. In addition to our full Les Paul catalog, Thumbplay has several wonderful little nuggets of Les Paul greatness – check them out!

Les Paul & Mary Ford
Les Paul And Friends
Les Paul And Steve Miller
The Les Paul Trio

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Tuesday, August 11, 2009

James Morrison Takes The Airwaves


Pop-Folk sensation James Morrison has seen a sudden surge in popularity since last week’s launch of the Overstock.com TV spot that features his new single, “You Make It Real.” From the current album Songs For You, Truths For Me, “You Make It Real” is another breakthrough hit for the UK sensation. The singer/songwriter has shared the stage with some of the best and brightest talent, including a collaboration with Nelly Furtado on the song “Broken Strings,” and a world tour with R&B ingénue Corinne Bailey Rae. Morrison topped the UK charts with “You Give Me Something,” from his first album, Undiscovered. Other hits from the artist’s debut album include “Wonderful World,” “The Pieces Don't Fit Anymore,” and the title track, “Undiscovered.”

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The Woodstock music festival of 1969 celebrates its 40th anniversary this weekend. The 3-day music festival, which began on August 15, 1969, is remembered as the quintessential statement of peace through music, and has gone on to define the countercultural crossroads of an entire generation.

The festival introduced three of the world’s legendary guitar impresarios: Richie Havens, known for his unique and intense versions of famous songs such as “Strawberry Fields Forever” and Bob Dylan’s “Just Like A Woman;” Santana, whose performances of tunes like “Black Magic Woman” still remain hugely popular; and the gone-but-not-forgotten genius, Jimi Hendrix, who hit the scene with “Foxey Lady” “Purple Haze” and a killer cover of Bob Dylan’s “All Along The Watchtower.’ Other legendary performances on the Woodstock stage include The Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, Sly & The Family Stone, The Band led by Levon Helm, The Who, Creedence Clearwater Revival and Jefferson Airplane.

While that weekend of staggering genius continues to intrigue younger generations, don’t miss out on Thumbplay’s HUGE catalog of rock MP3’s, and don’t miss our fun graphics celebrating Woodstock.

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Legendary diva Whitney Houston drops her new single "I Look To You" here at Thumbplay. The song is the first single from her highly anticipated upcoming album, also entitled I Look To You. The stirring ballad, masterminded by music mogul Clive Davis, is yet another memorable hit for the powerful singer. Catch-up on classic Whitney:

I Wanna Dance With Somebody
I Have Nothing
I'm Every Woman
I'm Your Baby Tonight
Saving All My Love For You
So Emotional
Greatest Love Of All
How Will I Know
My Love Is Your Love

Don’t miss Thumbplay’s Divas of Soul page, featuring Whitney contemporaries Alicia Keys, Aretha Franklin, Sade, Beyonce and Mariah Carey.

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Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler took a tumble from the stage at last night's South Dakota show. The dynamic singer was starting their 90's hit “Love In An Elevator” when he missed a step and fell into the crowd. Aerosmith is currently on the road in anticipation of their astonishing 15th album, to be released later this year. Special guests ZZ Top are featured on the tour as well.

Catch the Classic Rockers’ monster catalog of hits here at Thumbplay, including “Angel,” “Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing,” “Cryin,” “Dream On” and “Walk This Way,” which was revised with the great Run DMC in the 80’s. 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.”

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Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Paula Abdul Leaving American Idol


Paula Abdul saddened American Idol® fans today with the announcement that she will not be returning for the next season of the hit show. Paula was a darling of the late 80's and early 90's pop charts, with a string of #1 hits, including “Forever Your Girl,” “Straight Up” and “Cold Hearted.”

Before launching her singing career, Abdul was a sought-after dance choreographer, known for her work with Janet Jackson and the Jackson family, whom she credits with discovering her cheerleading at a Lakers basketball game. From there, Paula Abdul went on to choreograph dance sequences for many feature films, including The Doors. After her huge success as a recording artist, she penned hits for other top singers, such as “Spinning Around” for Kylie Minogue.

American Idol® was a huge comeback for the songstress, making her a star of the small screen, and the adoration of a new generation. Her tender critiques of contestants became a trademark of the show. Abdul used the show as a launching pad for her recent single, “Dance Like There's No Tomorrow,” produced with fellow judge Randy Jackson. Gone but not forgotten, Abdul made an impact on many contestants. Check out Thumbplay’s former Idol® contestant pages for Adam Lambert, Kris Allen, Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jordin Sparks, David Cook and Jennifer Hudson.

Idol® and American Idol® are registered trademarks of FremantleMedia North America, Inc. FremantleMedia North America, Inc. is not a partner or sponsor of Thumbplay.

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The season of star-studded outdoor festivals is upon us, with the biggest artists playing this past weekend at Liberty State Park in New Jersey. The festival's opening night on Friday brought out the big guns with headliner Jay-Z, whose new single “D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)” has taken over the charts. Jay-Z, who was a last minute replacement for the The Beastie Boys, was joined by Vampire Weekend, Q-Tip, and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, currently on fire with their new single “Heads Will Roll.”

Saturday’s line-up included rockers My Bloody Valentine, Gogol Bordello, Arctic Monkeys, and alt-country phenom Neko Case, who has enjoyed a flourishing solo career after her time with Canadian supergroup The New Pornographers. Sunday’s show ended the festival with a bang – superstars Coldplay headlined the night, supported by MGMT, Mogwai, The Black Keys, and 80’s new wave gods Echo & The Bunnymen.

Check out Thumbplay’s MP3 catalog, including the best Rock and Rap full tracks, plus tons of awesome ringtones, videos, games and graphics.

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Friday, July 31, 2009

Eminem and Mariah Carey Face Off!


The on-going rivalry between the two superstars turned white hot today, with Eminem leaking a follow-up to his recent "Bagpipes From Baghdad." "Bagpipes," a track from Eminem's recent album Relapse, featured a controversial reference to Mariah Carey and her husband, Nick Cannon. Mariah responded with the sassy hit, “Obsessed,” which is currently topping the Thumbplay MP3 charts, alongside Black Eyed Peas’ “Gotta Feeling” and Drake’s “Best I Ever Had.”

The steamy rivalry continues to intrigue music fans, who can’t get enough of either star. Eminem’s Relapse album keeps going strong, already producing several huge hits, including “Crack A Bottle,” “3 a.m.,” and the searing “We Made You.” Like “Bagpipes From Baghdad,” “We Made You” had fun with other stars, such as Poison’s Bret Michaels, Amy Winehouse and Jessica Simpson. Mariah’s Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel, the follow-up to her smash album E=MC², will be released in a few weeks. Even before its release, the album has already produced the monster hit “Obsessed.”

Don’t miss Thumbplay’s huge MP3 catalog of both artists, including Eminem fan favorites “Lose Yourself,” “The Real Slim Shady,” and “Without Me,” plus Mariah Carey’s “Touch My Body,” “Vision of Love” and “I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time.”

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Thursday, July 30, 2009

Jay-Z Still Smoking With D.O.A.


Jay-Z has emerged from retirement with the explosive "D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)," from his forthcoming album The Blueprint 3. Jay's usual entourage of collaborators are back on the new release, including Kanye West and Rihanna, plus exciting new collaborators such as Drake, Kid Cudi, MGMT, and the British sensation, Mr Hudson. The new album is expected to go in a new creative direction than his previous efforts American Gangster and Kingdom Come. American Gangster featured the hits “Blue Magic” and “I Know,” and Kingdom Come produced the hits “Show Me What You Got,” and "Hollywood," featuring Beyonce.

Don’t miss Thumbplay’s huge catalog of Jay-Z MP3’s, tones and our awesome mobile videos of his best hits:

Big Pimpin
Change The Game
Dirt Off Your Shoulder
Excuse Me Miss
Blue Magic
Roc Boys (And The Winner Is)
Izzo (H.O.V.A.)
I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)
Do It Again (Put Ya Hands Up)
I Know
Money, Cash, H's

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The Material Girl has been on a worldwide touring blitz in support of her recent hit album Hard Candy, ending this Summer. The world tour, which kicked off last year in North America, features hits off Hard Candy, including “4 Minutes (Tick Tock),” “Give It 2 Me” and “Miles Away.” Hard Candy is the follow-up to the critically acclaimed dance album, Confessions on a Dance Floor, which features the infectious dance hits, “Hung Up” and "Jump." Known for her countless, groundbreaking pop-dance hits, “Burning Up,” “Lucky Star,” “Into The Groove,” “Like A Virgin,” “Open Your Heart” and “Ray Of Light,” Madonna’s energetic live show is not to be missed. Be sure to check out Thumbplay’s awesome catalog of Madonna mobile videos, including the irresistible classic videos for “Like A Virgin” and “Lucky Star,” plus her newer hits “Hung Up,” “Sorry” and “American Life.”

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Tuesday, July 28, 2009

New Rock at Thumbplay


Thumbplay has the hottest new music and videos from the best bands around, such as MGMT, Kings of Leon, Incubus, The Fray, Franz Ferdinand and The Ting Tings. MGMT is on a roll with their new mobile video for “Kids,” the follow-up to the contagious “Time To Pretend.” The new single from Kings of Leon, “Notion,” is the newest of a string of critically acclaimed hits, including “Use Somebody” and “Sex On Fire.” From their new compilation album, Incubus is back with “Midnight Swim,” and the video for their recent single “Black Heart Inertia.”

Don’t miss our cool mobile videos of The Fray’s “Never Say Never” and “You Found Me,” Franz Ferdinand’s “No You Girls,” and The Ting Tings’ “Shut Up And Let Me Go.”Check out more Rock MP3’s, Rock Ringtones and Music Videos here Thumbplay, the world’s greatest destination for mobile entertainment.

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Monday, July 27, 2009

Jonas Brothers On Tour!


The Brothers Jonas are storming the road this Summer on their American tour that kicked off last month in Chicago, and ends in Ohio before heading to Canada and Europe. In support of their recent release, Lines, Vines and Trying Times, Jonas Brothers have been selling out stadiums performing their new hits “Paranoid” and “Fly With Me.” Check out Thumbplay’s complete collection of Jonas Brothers MP3’s and tones, including the chart-topping tracks from their last hit record, A Little Bit Longer, including “Lovebug,” “Tonight,” “Burnin' Up,” and fan favorite, “Video Girl.” Don’t forget classic Jonas Brothers tracks from the self-titled album, “Hold On,” “When You Look Me In The Eyes” and “S.O.S.” Joining the Brothers on tour this Summer are Jordin Sparks, supporting her new hit album Battlefield, and the fabulous phenoms Wonder Girls, whose first single “Nobody” has become a huge viral hit.

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Thursday, July 23, 2009

Summer Concert Tours


The Summer of 2009 is officially be the best summer for must-see concerts! A staggering list of the coolest artists are on the road, including top Rap and Hip-Hop acts Lil Wayne, Asher Roth, and Pop phenoms Madonna, Lady Gaga, Jonas Brothers, Britney Spears and Pink. It’s good to be an American right about now, as U2, AC/DC, Taylor Swift, Coldplay and Jason Mraz all have sold-out dates around the country. Don’t miss your favorite artists LIVE, and be sure to catch their awesome catalogs here at Thumbplay, your home for mobile music!

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The Reggae masters have landed at Thumbplay! Catch-up with classic Reggae MP3's, including "Reggae Fever" by Steel Pulse, "Angel" by Shaggy, "Morning Ride" by Yellowman, and all-time favorites, “Jamming” and “Three Little Birds” by Bob Marley & The Wailers. Discover the new Reggae classics from contemporary artists, such as “Bam Bam” by Sista Nancy, “3rd Eye Vision” by Mishka, “Barack Obama” by Cocoa Tea, “She Loves Me” by Serani, “Happy Birthday” by Delroy Wilson, “Love Is” by Jah Cure, “Overcome” by Mavado, and one of our most popular hits, “Unknown Number” by Busy Signal. Don’t miss our huge catalog of Reggae and World music, MP3’s of today’s top artists, and more Reggae at our special Hot Summer Reggae page.

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The Reggaeton superstars Wisin & Yandel are back with their seventh studio album, La Revolucion, featuring the hit “Mujeres In The Club” (with 50 Cent) and the single, “Abusadora.” La Revolucion is the follow-up to 2007’s smash album Los Extraterrestres, which produced the hits “Sexy Movimiento,” “Ahora Es,” “Oye Donde Esta El Amor”and “Siguelo.” The duo has scored several hits with their previous albums, including “Rakata,”Llam Pa' Verte (Bailando Sexy)” and "Pam Pam" from Pa'l Mundo.

The duo is also known to lend their artistic talents to the efforts of many of today’s top artists, such as R. Kelly, Paris Hilton and Lenny Kravitz. Don’t miss Thumbplay’s exclusive Wisin & Yandel videos, plus tons of other MP3’s, ringtones, videos and graphics.

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Friday, July 17, 2009

New Michael Jackson at Thumbplay

 

The groundbreaking R&B singer Maxwell is back on the charts with his unique, soulful sound. As one of the key developers of the Neo-soul movement, along with D'Angelo and Erykah Badu, Maxwell broke onto the R&B scene in 1996 with his album Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite, including the hits Sumthin' Sumthin' - Mellosmoothe, Ascension (Don't Ever Wonder), Til The Cops Come Knockin and Whenever, Wherever, Whatever. From his 1998 album Embrya, Maxwell continued his hot streak with the hit Matrimony - Maybe You, followed by Get To Know Ya and Lifetime from the 2001 album Now. Maxwell came roaring back this month with Pretty Wings, from his new hit album BLACKsummers'night. Check out Maxwell’s contemporaries on our R&B page.

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Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Check Out This Week's Hottest Music


All of today's hottest MP3 tracks and tones have landed at Thumbplay! This week's MP3 chart toppers include Drake's "Best I Ever Had," Lady Gaga's "Love Game," Kid Cudi's"“Day 'N' Nite,” Jeremih’s “Birthday Sex” and Keri Hilson’s “Knock You Down.” Other new MP3 releases that are heating up the Thumbplay charts include Black Eyed Peas’ “I Gotta Feeling,” The All-American Rejects’ “Real World,” F.L.Y. (Fast Life Yungstaz)’s “Swag Surfin' ” and Mariah Carey’s “Obsessed.”Don’t miss Thumbplay’s top tones, including Young Money's “Every Girl,” Black Eyed Peas’ “Boom Boom Pow” and Kanye West’sParanoid.”

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Thursday, July 9, 2009

Mimi Comes to Thumbplay!


Mariah Carey's hot new single "Obsessed" from her forthcoming album, Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel, is now available at Thumbplay. Memoirs is the follow-up album to last year’s smash record E=MC2, which featured the #1 hit “Touch My Body,” with special guests The-Dream and Rick Ross. She was discovered by legendary record mogul Tommy Mottola, whose other protégés include Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Simpson, and Mexican star Thalia. This will be Mariah Carey’s astonishing eleventh album in a long career of hits, including “Vision of Love,” “I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time” and “Bye Bye.”

Don’t miss Thumbplay’s huge catalog of Mariah Carey MP3’s, ringtones and hot videos, like “Touch My Body” and “I Stay In Love.

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Wednesday, July 8, 2009

My Favorite Thumbplay MP3's

 

The brightest stars of the music industry gathered today to honor Michael Jackson's music and life. Less than two weeks after the untimely passing of the King of Pop, a memorial service in Los Angeles celebrated the singer's achievements, featuring performances from his peers, including Mariah Carey with “I’ll Be There,” Jennifer Hudson with “Will You Be There,” John Mayer with “Human Nature,” Usher with “Gone Too Soon,” plus group performances of Jackson’s hits “Heal the World” and “We Are The World.” Other friends of Jackson who paid tribute include Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross, Queen Latifah, Lionel Richie and Stevie Wonder. The most moving moment of the memorial came when Jackson’s family entered the service to one of Michael’s most emotional songs, "Man in the Mirror."

Celebrate the music of the King of Pop here at Thumbplay, including his rich collection of hits with the Jackson 5.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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A woman whose popularity continues to grow, the reigning queen of Country and Bluegrass, Ms. Dolly Parton, is still making waves with her current album Backwoods Barbie. Could she be the perfect woman? Dolly celebrates her Irish heritage with songs like “We Irish,” stays proud of her backwoods upbringing on “My Tennessee Mountain Home,”, and gets nominated for Academy Awards® for songs like the classic “9 to 5.” Heart-wrenching songs like “Jolene” and “Little Sparrow” continue to inspire artists such as The White Stripes.

One of the most covered artists, Dolly Parton is perhaps most celebrated for her songwriting talent – many of her songs have been transformed into hits by other famous artists, such as “I Will Always Love You” by both Elvis Presley and Whitney Houston, and “Coat of Many Colors” by Shania Twain. Dolly has also brought her own flavor to the classic hits of other artists, including Smokey Robinson’s “The Tracks of My Tears,” "She Drives Me Crazy" by the Fine Young Cannibals, Neil Young’s “After The Goldrush” and Collective Soul’sShine.” Don’t miss Thumbplay’s huge catalog Dolly Parton MP3’s and videos, including her patriotic turn for the Fourth of July, with Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the U.S.A.”

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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.

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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"

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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’sRock 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!

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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’sSun 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!

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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.”

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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’sHeartless” 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’sDo 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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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’sStraight 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!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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’sSenorita,” Buster Pointdexter’sHot Hot Hot” and VengaboysWe 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!

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Friday, May 1, 2009

Kentucky Derby Time!

Celebrate this weekend's Kentucky Derby with some festive, equine themed tunes. Check out Taylor Swift’s White Horse,” Guns n’ Roses edgy “Dead Horse,” The Rolling Stones classic “Wild Horses,” or the Toby Keith hit “Beer For My Horses.” Longing for a taste of the Kentucky south? Revisit “Blue Moon of Kentucky,” with several classic versions by Patsy Cline, Elvis Presley, Ray Charles and Paul McCartney. Pony trick-out your mobile with some gorgeous horse graphics at our Animals page. Happy racing!

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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 these
Soft 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"

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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.

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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.’sMy 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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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.”

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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’sShe Wouldn’t Be Gone.” Check out other winners Rascal Flatts, Sugarland, Brad Paisley and Keith Urban on Thumbplay.

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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’sTurn 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.

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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’sFool 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’sI’m A Fool (For Loving You).” Are you a jokester? Make someone laugh with a joke tone from our comedy catalogue.

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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.

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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!

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