Singles Club

So, last week Labrinth and Tinie Tempah gave us an unfortunately-timed tectonic themed effort, Florence and the Machine were quoting primary school hymns and Da’Zoo proved they weren’t afraid to hire horny A-Level Graphic Design students to make their videos for them. Monitor Lizard was not impressed. This week our valiant reviewers have once again plunged into the depths of the week’s releases, but have they found treasure or merely a selection of rusty spoons? More to the point, will our new favourite penguin approve?

Beyoncé - Party

Her diva personality may grate on some, but I feel that Beyoncé's vocal quality far outstrips her attitude outside the music studio. 'Party' has a rubbery and easy-groovin' synth bassline with lyrics simple enough for me to sing along and annoy the housemates. André 3000 offers a rap verse of quality that the Waynes and Wests wish they could produce.

Side note: The music video version of 'Party' has a different guest rapper - J. Cole - who is... nowhere near as good. Why did they do that? - Nathan Blades

Bonus Single Review! Beyoncé - Countdown

Agressive brass in R&B and Hip-Hop is nothing revolutionary, but I enjoy it. It feels a little too busy here, especially compared to the straightforwardness of 'Party'. I'm not sure if I'm feelin' the staccato-filled chorus, either. At the very least, the music video looks great; Beyoncé's so cute in a turtleneck! – Nathan Blades

Cher Llyod - With Your Love

Cher is back with her bag of swag and, most importantly, a pair of normal eyebrows! Done with pilfering nursery rhymes, Cher sings about “Ur Love”, and its levitation properties while, from the sounds of it, chowing down on a three course meal. ‘Rent a mild inoffensive rapper’ Mike Posner is on hand to add some "credibility" to the track however all this is undermined by his giggle worthy of a rapist. (skip to 2:44) All that said though, I don’t hate the song- it’s catchy and it really does grow on you. Be warned. - Jane Catterall

Little Dragon – Little Man

Walk down the street listening to this song and you’ll find yourself transformed into a 90’s arcade game character – POW POW ,take that, level up…at least this is my experience. Not a sing-along track by any means, in fact I can’t remember any of the lyrics at all but it’s fine just to hum along to the tune and make appreciative noises. This song will unfortunately probably fall under most people’s radars but stop, hey you, take notice! Little Dragon is on the up and up, definitely a name to look out for in 2012. Ooh an extra life. - Jane Catterall

Jennifer Lopez – Papi

Generic Lopez for you now – do something for your man, while dancing about it to a samba beat. La Lopez comes over all family orientated on this track, talking about the fact that she’s got her baby and she’s dancing for her papi (Spanish for dad)… but wait these are one and the same. Oh. Awkward. So go on, dance for your dad all you superladies, if that’s your thing. However, if you’re not a six year-old it really shouldn’t be. On a side note, after watching the video, keep this woman out of Tottenham. - Jane Catterall

Not quite at the 100% success rate yet, but we at The Yorker are big fans of Beyoncé so here's a picture of a very happy penguin.

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