Barbie Perkins-Cooper, Author

Category: Music Notes

  • The Top 10 Workout Songs for January 2015


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    Fort Wayne, IN – January 4, 2014 – The highlight of this month’s workout music round-up is the balance it strikes between perennial favorites and relative newcomers. By veering between the two, the mix manages to send both familiar and fresh at the same time.

    Starting with the hits, you’ve got a pair of collaborations uniting Jessie J with 2 Chainz and Wyclef Jean with Avicii. Continuing with the upstarts, you’ll find a song from Penguin Prison that could pass for vintage Hall & Oates along with a club track from Alesso & Tove Lo featuring lyrics by David Bowie.

    The whole affair kicks off with AC/DC’s first new song in six years. The song’s beats-per-minute count (BPM) is slow enough to ease you into things physically, while its thundering riff gets you fired up mentally. If you need a power track mid-routine, press play on the fastest (and most popular) song of the month: Sheppard’s ode to taking plunges.

    For most folks, the new year is a time for taking stock and making changes–mixing things that worked in the past with new approaches for the future. This month’s top 10 list does a little of the same–blending veteran hit makers with promising, newer acts. To that end, it might just be the perfect playlist for the new year and your next workout.

    Here’s the full list, according to votes placed at Run Hundred–the web’s most popular workout music blog.

    AC/DC – Play Ball – 119 BPM

    Deadmau5 – Some Chords (Dillon Francis Remix) – 129 BPM

    Penguin Prison – Calling Out – 124 BPM

    Charli XCX – Break the Rules – 125 BPM

    Wyclef Jean & Avicii – Divine Sorrow – 130 BPM

    Mr. Probz, T.I. & Chris Brown – Waves (Robin Schulz Remix) – 120 BPM

    Jessie J & 2 Chainz – Burnin’ Up – 124 BPM

    Alesso & Tove Lo – Heroes (We Could Be) – 126 BPM

    Sheppard – Geronimo – 142 BPM

    Ella Henderson – Ghost – 105 BPM

    To find more workout songs, folks can check out the free database at RunHundred.com. Visitors can browse the song selections there by genre, tempo, and era—to find the music that best fits with their particular workout routine.

    Contact:
    Chris Lawhorn
    Run Hundred
    Email: mail@runhundred.com
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  • The Top 10 Workout Songs of 2014


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    The Top 10 Workout Songs of 2014

    Fort Wayne, IN – December 27, 2014 – With few exceptions, workout songs can be distinguished by two main attributes: popularity and speed. If a song has cracked the Top 40 chart and has a tempo above 125 beats per minute (BPM), there’s a good chance you’ll hear it in the gym.
    In this look back at 2014, you’ll find lots of songs that meet the criteria above–along with a few outliers. Starting with the big winners, Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off” was the most popular workout song of the year. (Not coincidentally, it’s also the fastest song in the bunch below.) Calvin Harris is notable for being the only artist to make the top 10 twice. Plus, Maroon 5 and Nico & Vinz both had songs so catchy that folks didn’t mind their slower tempos.
    Rounding out the list, there are remixes of rock tracks from OneRepublic and American Authors, a song from Meghan Trainor that proved even more popular in the gym than her breakthrough hit “All About that Bass,” and a soaring, club track that pits Cash Cash & Bebe Rexha against dance titans The Chainsmokers.
    On the whole, the list makes for an easy way to reflect on the year that’s passed, get acquainted with any songs you might have missed, and prep the perfect mix to kick off your first workout of 2015.
    Here’s the full list, according to votes placed on Run Hundred–the web’s most heavily-trafficked workout music blog.
    Cash Cash & Bebe Rexha – Take Me Home (Chainsmokers Remix Radio Edit) – 129 BPM

    OneRepublic – Love Runs Out (Grabbitz Remix) – 124 BPM

    Ariana Grande & Zedd – Break Free – 130 BPM

    Maroon 5 – Maps – 120 BPM

    Calvin Harris – Summer – 128 BPM

    American Authors – Best Day of My Life (Gazzo Remix) – 125 BPM

    Calvin Harris & John Newman – Blame – 128 BPM

    Nico & Vinz – Am I Wrong – 121 BPM

    Meghan Trainor – Lips Are Movin – 138 BPM

    Taylor Swift – Shake It Off – 160 BPM

    About:
    Run Hundred is a workout music blog featuring a database of songs that visitors can browse by genre, tempo, and era–to find the ones that best fit their particular routine.
    The list above represents the results of 78,000 votes logged on the 260 new singles and remixes added to the database in 2014.
    Contact:
    Chris Lawhorn
    Run Hundred
    Email: mail@runhundred.com

  • The Top 10 Workout Songs for December 2014


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    Fort Wayne, IN – December 1, 2014 – What’s striking about this month’s top 10 list the quantity of pop songs it contains by folks who aren’t archetypal pop stars. In the place of Katy Perry, Justin Timberlake, or Beyonce, you’ll find contemporary doo wop from Meghan Trainor, a sunny single from Dutch rapper Mr. Probz, and a confessional club cut from Mary Lambert. Even when Top 40 favorites do appear, they seem slightly transformed—as in the case of Taylor Swift’s electropop experiment or OneRepublic’s dancefloor makeover.
    In terms of working out, nothing in the list below tops 140 beats per minute (BPM). However, what the songs lack in speed, they make up in dynamism. If you find yourself hitting a wall mid-routine, check out the huge chorus on Imagine Dragon’s latest, the army of horns surrounding Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars, or the blistering remix from Jessie J, Ariana Grande, and Nicki Minaj.
    On the whole, this month’s picks mix breakthrough acts who know how to write a hook, pop chart regulars who are trying something new, and a string of hits that have been amped up and re-imagined. Taken together, this combination makes for the best kind of playlist to keep you moving—one that sounds both fresh and familiar at the same time.
    Here’s the full list, according to votes placed at Run Hundred–the web’s most popular workout music blog.
    Taylor Swift – Blank Space – 96 BPM

    Mr. Probz – Waves (Robin Schulz Radio Edit) – 120 BPM

    OneRepublic – I Lived (Arty Remix) – 128 BPM

    David Guetta & Sam Martin – Dangerous – 92 BPM

    Jessie J, Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj – Bang Bang (Kat Krazy Remix) – 128 BPM

    Mary Lambert – Secrets (Jump Smokers Remix) – 125 BPM

    Calvin Harris & Ellie Goulding – Outside – 128 BPM

    Mark Ronson & Bruno Mars – Uptown Funk – 116 BPM

    Meghan Trainor – Lips Are Movin – 138 BPM

    Imagine Dragons – I Bet My Life – 108 BPM

    To find more workout songs, folks can check out the free database at RunHundred.com. Visitors can browse the song selections there by genre, tempo, and era—to find the music that best fits with their particular workout routine.

    Contact:
    Chris Lawhorn
    Run Hundred
    Email: mail@runhundred.com
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  • The Top 10 Workout Songs for November 2014


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    Fort Wayne, IN – October 31, 2014 – This month’s top 10 list makes three things clear:

    #1. Iggy Azalea isn’t going anywhere. The Levi’s model and rap phenomenon shows up in the list below with two different collaborators—Rita Ora and Jennifer Lopez.
    #2. Calvin Harris is quickly becoming the face of electronic dance music. He also turns up twice this month—in a pop hit alongside John Newman and a club track with Alesso and Hurts.
    #3. 128 beats per minute (BPM) is the Iggy Azalea and Calvin Harris of tempos. By that I mean it’s omnipresent. Seven of the ten songs below are within a few beats of this tempo.
    In terms of working out, 128 BPM’s dominance in pop music means that–if you can find an exercise routine that approximates this pace–you’ll never be short of new workout music. If you’ve already got fixed a routine, you can swap in any of the songs from that range and see how they fit. If not, you might try walking, kickboxing, or a bootcamp-style workout—all of which are good matches for this speed.

    Whatever this month’s top songs lack in tempo variety, they make up for in the genre variety thanks to a woozy remix from Tove Lo, some Australian folk from Vance Joy, and the fervent rock of Walk the Moon. Whether it’s the eclectic mix that draws you in or the four-on-the-floor beats, there’s something here that will invigorate your workout.
    Here’s the full list, according to votes placed at Run Hundred–the web’s most popular workout music blog.
    Taylor Swift – Welcome to New York – 117 BPM

    Tove Lo – Habits (Stay High) (Hippie Sabotage Remix) – 120 BPM

    Vance Joy – Riptide – 104 BPM

    Jennifer Lopez & Iggy Azalea – Booty – 129 BPM

    Calvin Harris, Alesso & Hurts – Under Control – 126 BPM

    Demi Lovato & Cher Lloyd – Really Don’t Care (Cole Plante Radio Remix) – 128 BPM

    Walk the Moon – Shut Up and Dance – 128 BPM

    Iggy Azalea & Rita Ora – Black Widow (Justin Prime Remix) – 128 BPM

    Pitbull & John Ryan – Fireball – 125 BPM

    Calvin Harris & John Newman – Blame – 128 BPM

    To find more workout songs, folks can check out the free database at RunHundred.com. Visitors can browse the song selections there by genre, tempo, and era—to find the music that best fits with their particular workout routine.

    Contact:
    Chris Lawhorn
    Run Hundred
    Email: mail@runhundred.com
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  • The Top 10 Workout Songs for October 2014


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    Fort Wayne, IN – September 30, 2014 – Pop rules in this month’s workout music recap. First off, you have the lingering effects of this year’s MTV Video Music Awards. Collaborations pairing Ariana Grande with Zedd and Iggy Azalea with Rita Ora both received a significant boost in popularity following performances on this year’s broadcast. Moreover, the show is where Taylor Swift debuted the first single from her new album. “Shake It Off” was the most popular, workout song in our monthly poll. Moreover, at 160 beats per minute (BPM), it’s the best song in the list for running.
    Remixers also racked up three big tunes this month. Zedd makes his second appearance in the list with an uptempo version of the summertime smash “Rude.” OneRepublic also find their latest release reworked for the club. Though both of those tracks are geared for the dance floor, they’d be equally great for a jogging or walking. For a lower rep routine—like kettlebells or Pilates—you might check out the Surkin remix of Charli XCX’s “Boom Clap.” At 93 BPM, it’s on the slower side of things, but it’s lives up to its title with thunderous production that’ll power you through your next session.
    On the whole, Top 40 tracks dominate this month’s list. But, there should also be enough alternate versions—plus some crossover hits from upstarts like Kongos and Echosmith—to keep things interesting. So, if you’re looking for something new to freshen up your gym playlist, you’ll find 10 great places to start below.
    Here’s the full list, according to votes placed at Run Hundred–the web’s most popular workout music blog.
    Echosmith – Cool Kids – 130 BPM
    Magic – Rude (Zedd Remix) – 130 BPM
    Kiesza – Hideaway – 123 BPM
    Demi Lovato & Cher Lloyd – Really Don’t Care – 121 BPM
    Iggy Azalea & Rita Ora – Black Widow – 82 BPM
    Charli XCX – Boom Clap (Surkin Remix) – 93 BPM
    Kongos – Come With Me Now – 104 BPM
    Ariana Grande & Zedd – Break Free – 130 BPM
    OneRepublic – Love Runs Out (Grabbitz Remix) – 124 BPM
    Taylor Swift – Shake It Off – 160 BPM
    To find more workout songs, folks can check out the free database at RunHundred.com. Visitors can browse the song selections there by genre, tempo, and era—to find the music that best fits with their particular workout routine.

    Contact:
    Chris Lawhorn
    Run Hundred
    Email: mail@runhundred.com
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  • The Top 10 Workout Songs for September 2014


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    Fort Wayne, IN – September 1, 2014 – Summer might be winding down, but you’d never guess it from this set of sunny songs. The top 10 list below kicks off with a remix of Calvin Harris’ ode to the warmest season and continues to heat up from there.
    The biggest winner of the month is Nicki Minaj—who appears once with some help from Sir Mix-a-Lot and again alongside Jessie J and Ariana Grande. Her first song “Anaconda” is perfect for starting a workout—with its abundance of energy and attitude to spare. Meanwhile, her collaboration “Bang Bang” is the month’s fastest cut—with a tempo of 149 beats per minute (BPM)—making it ideal for running.
    If your playlist is already heavy on Top 40 tracks—and you’re looking to branch out—the last few weeks have provided a number fun, accessible tracks that have been making more noise in the clubs than on the radio. To that end, you can check out the latest in Nero’s string of nightlife epics and a remix of Robyn and Röyksopp’s latest single. The hook of the latter finds Robyn announcing that she’s going to do what she wants—and then do it again. So, if you’re looking for a go-to track when your energy is running low, this blast of assertive enthusiasm might be just what you need.
    Generally speaking, the competition between acts to release the “song of the summer” should have died down by this time of year. Nevertheless, the last few weeks have seen the release of one anthem after another. If you take advantage of this bumper crop of pop and get yourself outside for some exercise, you just might be able to squeeze an extra month out of this summer.
    Here’s the full list, according to votes placed at Run Hundred–the web’s most popular workout music blog.
    Calvin Harris – Summer (Twoloud Remix) – 128 BPM

    Nicki Minaj – Anaconda – 130 BPM

    Röyksopp& Robyn – Do It Again (Zoo Station Radio Edit) – 125 BPM

    Nero – Satisfy – 124 BPM

    Meghan Trainor – All About That Bass – 134 BPM

    Neon Hitch – Yard Sale (Radio Edit) – 128 BPM

    Maroon 5 – Maps – 120 BPM

    Pharrell Williams – Come Get It Bae – 120 BPM

    Jessie J, Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj – Bang Bang – 149 BPM

    Cash Cash & Bebe Rexha – Take Me Home (Chainsmokers Remix Radio Edit) – 129 BPM

    To find more workout songs, folks can check out the free database at RunHundred.com. Visitors can browse the song selections there by genre, tempo, and era—to find the music that best fits with their particular workout routine.

    Contact:
    Chris Lawhorn
    Run Hundred
    Email: mail@runhundred.com
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  • The Top 10 Workout Songs for August 2014


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    The Top 10 Workout Songs for August 2014
    Fort Wayne, IN – August 5, 2014 – This month’s top 10 list plays host to a variety of dance cuts, club remixes, and curious collaborations. On the cardio front, you’ll find a pair of songs from Cash Cash—an original song and a remix of Katy Perry’s latest single. If you’re looking for something uptempo to score your next run, either will fit the bill.
    For lower rep workouts—crunches, push-ups, and the like—there’s an updated version of the summertime smash “Turn Down for What” that keeps the same 100 BPM as the original, while dialing up the intensity and adding new verses from Juicy J, 2 Chainz, and French Montana.
    From out of left field, you’ll find a country-meets-pop hit featuring Florida Georgia Line, Luke Bryan and Jason Derulo. Equally surprising, the single, biggest vote-getter of the month is an ode to going hard from Swedish DJ duo Dada Life and heavy metal icon Sebastian Bach.
    On the whole, this playlist compiles a healthy mix of new tunes, fresh takes on recent favorites, and a few curve balls. So, there should be plenty of songs here to keep you moving and a few to keep you guessing.
    Here’s the full list, according to votes placed at Run Hundred–the web’s most popular workout music blog.
    DJ Snake, Lil Jon, Juicy J, 2 Chainz & French Montana – Turn Down for What (Remix) – 100 BPM

    The Black Keys – Fever – 128 BPM

    Florida Georgia Line, Luke Bryan & Jason Derulo – This is How We Roll (Remix) – 132 BPM

    Billy Currington – We Are Tonight – 128 BPM

    Royksopp & Robyn – Do It Again – 125 BPM

    Katy Perry – Birthday (Cash Cash Remix) – 128 BPM

    Lady GaGa – G.U.Y. (KDrew Remix) – 125 BPM

    Cash Cash & Bebe Rexha – Take Me Home – 127 BPM

    Dada Life & Sebastian Bach – Born to Rage – 128 BPM

    Tiesto & Matthew Koma – Wasted – 112 BPM

    To find more workout songs, folks can check out the free database at RunHundred.com. Visitors can browse the song selections there by genre, tempo, and era—to find the music that best fits with their particular workout routine.

    Contact:
    Chris Lawhorn
    Run Hundred
    Email: mail@runhundred.com
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  • The Top 10 Workout Songs for July 2014


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    Fort Wayne, IN – July 7, 2014 – This month’s top 10 list plays host to an eclectic bunch of established and upstart musical acts. On the international front, you’ll find a reggae hit from the Canadian band Magic and a platinum single from Norwegian duo Nico & Vinz. Elsewhere country artists Jarrod Niemann and Lady Antebellum document their nights on the town. Finally,you can check out the latest from newcomers Tune-Yards and Charli XCX alongside chart regulars Katy Perry and Shakira.
    No matter where your interests lie on the musical spectrum, there should be something for you below. So, if you’re looking for a few new tunes to liven up your summer workouts, this month’s playlist will give you 10 great places to start.
    Here’s the full list, according to votes placed at Run Hundred–the web’s most popular workout music blog.
    Nico & Vinz – Am I Wrong – 121 BPM

    Katy Perry – Birthday – 124 BPM

    Charli XCX – Boom Clap – 93 BPM

    Jarrod Niemann & Pitbull – Drink to That All Night (Remix) – 120 BPM

    Magic – Rude – 72 BPM

    Lady GaGa – G.U.Y. – 100 BPM

    Shakira – The One Thing – 84 BPM

    Tune-Yards – Water Fountain – 111 BPM

    Far East Movement & Riff Raff – The Illest (Rell the Soundbender Remix) – 80 BPM

    Lady Antebellum – Bartender – 101 BPM

    To find more workout songs, folks can check out the free database at RunHundred.com. Visitors can browse the song selections there by genre, tempo, and era—to find the music that best fits with their particular workout routine.

    Contact:
    Chris Lawhorn
    Run Hundred
    Email: mail@runhundred.com
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  • The Top 10 Workout Songs for June 2014


    Fort Wayne, IN – June 1, 2014 – This month’s top 10 list provides a succinct argument for the dominance of electronic music on the pop charts. To put this into perspective, consider January of 1992, when Nirvana’s album Nevermind famously replaced Michael Jackson’s Dangerous as the number one album on the Billboard chart. This unlikely feat marked not just a change in fortune for Nirvana, but signaled a larger change in folks’ tastes.
    Skipping back to the present, the last month has seen the release of new singles by Katy Perry, Coldplay, Jennifer Lopez, and a collaboration between Justin Timberlake and (fittingly) Michael Jackson. As was the case in 1992, each of these chart toppers has been replaced by a newer act in a previously overlooked genre. To that end, none of the folks above made the cut in this month’s list—as the majority of the votes went to club rockers like Avicii, Afrojack, 3LAU and Bright Lights.
    Like fashion and film and most other cultural goings-on, music is cyclical. So, DJs won’t be replacing pop stars entirely—not permanently at least. Moreover, there’s plenty of room for outliers. The changing musical landscape doesn’t seem to have hurt Pitbull or Imagine Dragons—both of whom turn up in the list below. But, if it seems like dance music has a near monopoly on the airwaves these days, this month’s playlist is proof of that change.
    History and context aside, there’s a lot to be excited about here. Plus, if there was ever a time for huge beats and raging synths, it’s the summer. So, check out a few of the high energy highlights below, grab a few favorites, and take them for a spin.
    Here’s the full list, according to votes placed at Run Hundred–the web’s most popular workout music blog.
    Clean Bandit & Jess Glynne – Rather Be – 122 BPM

    Crazibiza, Dave Aude & Vassy – Hustlin’ (Radio Version) – 124 BPM

    Janelle Monae – What Is Love (Walden Radio Edit) – 127 BPM

    3LAU & Bright Lights – How You Love Me – 128 BPM

    Afrojack & Wrabel – Ten Feet Tall – 126 BPM

    John Legend – All of Me (Tiesto’s Birthday Treatment Remix Radio Edit) – 128 BPM

    Avicii – Addicted to You (Albin Myers Remix) – 128 BPM

    Ariana Grande & Iggy Azalea – Problem – 103 BPM

    Imagine Dragons – On Top of the World – 100 BPM

    Pitbull & G.R.L. – Wild, Wild Love – 120 BPM

    To find more workout songs, folks can check out the free database at RunHundred.com. Visitors can browse the song selections there by genre, tempo, and era—to find the music that best fits with their particular workout routine.

    Contact:
    Chris Lawhorn
    Run Hundred
    Email: mail@runhundred.com

  • Top 10 Workout Songs for May 2014


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    The Top 10 Workout Songs for May 2014

    Fort Wayne, IN – May 1, 2014 – This month’s top 10 list contains a healthy mix of perennial favorites and relative upstarts. Chart regulars like Shakira and OneRepublic both clock in with their most recent singles. At the same time, Ed Sheeran and Christina Perri are making their first appearances in the top 10—him with some uncredited assistance from Pharrell Williams and her by way of a Passion Pit remix.
    Whether you’re looking for the comfort of something familiar or a boost from something new, there should be a song or two below that will pop you into a pair of sneakers.
    Here’s the full list, according to votes placed at Run Hundred–the web’s most popular workout music blog.
    Skrillex – Recess – 105 BPM
    Ellie Goulding – Beating Heart – 128 BPM
    Christina Perri – Human (Passion Pit Remix) – 119 BPM
    Naughty Boy & Sam Smith – La La La – 125 BPM
    Ed Sheeran – Sing – 121 BPM
    Shakira – Empire – 80 BPM
    Mystery Skulls – Ghost (Solidisco Remix) – 124 BPM
    Calvin Harris – Summer – 128 BPM
    OneRepublic – Love Runs Out – 121 BPM
    Childish Gambino – Sweatpants – 80 BPM
    To find more workout songs, folks can check out the free database at RunHundred.com. Visitors can browse the song selections there by genre, tempo, and era—to find the music that best fits with their particular workout routine.

    Contact:
    Chris Lawhorn
    Run Hundred
    Email: mail@runhundred.com