Music for the Friday Before a Long Weekend

Here’s some newish music that’ll make you feel like you’re standing in a field, arms raised triumphantly to the sky as a camera moves around you in slow circles. You know? Not unlike R. Kelly in his unanimously-agreed-to-be-perfect World Cup song. Actually, I’ll throw that one in there, too, at the bottom. That’s the sign of a victory! Ha-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-ay.

2NE1, “I Am the Best.” Korean girl group 2NE1 is the best.

Patrick Stump featuring Lupe Fiasco, “This City.” They built this city on Lupe Fiasco!

Tinie Tempah featuring Wiz Khalifa, “Till I’m Gone.” Check out the “pants” on that girl at the beginning!

R. Kelly, “Sign of a Victory (Official 2010 World Cup Anthem).” Devastate your Turntable room with one of the monster-est jams known to man.

Anyone else? Suggestions? Happy July!