Song of the Week-Nelly "Number 1"

I bet everyone of you competitors have this mentality when you're prepping for a contest:

What does it take to be NUMBER ONE?!
Two is Not a Winner and Three Nobody Remembers

Song of the Week-12 Stones "We Are One"

This is one of my favorite songs at the moment. Definitely one to add to your workout tracks. This is not only a track dedicated to the U.S. troops, but this is also the track for the WWE Nexus group.

Song of the Week-DJ Khaled "All I Do Is Win" feat. Ludacris, Rick Ross, T-Pain & Snoop Dogg

What can I say...

All I do is win win win no matter what
Got money on mind I can never get enough
And everytime I step up in the building
Everybody hands go up...

And they stay there
And they say there yeah
And they stay there
Up down, up down
'Cause all I do is win win win
And if you goin' in put your hands in the air.. 

MAKE THEM SAY THERE!!

Song of the Week-Kool and the Gang "Celebration"

Over the weekend, FitGems Nation hit the 500 member mark! Never would I think that I would have 500 members on a site. Never. With that being said, Song of the Week for this week is perfect for this occasion. It's by Kool and the Gang, and it's called "Celebration". Plus the World Cup is going on and for Boston fans, you're one game away from another NBA title. That calls for SOME celebration, doesn't it?! :) And oh yeah...the Jr. Nationals are this weekend, meaning that we will have some new IFBB pros crowned this weekend! :)

Song of the Week-Art of Dying "Get Thru This"

The main chorus should speak to every physique competitor out there, regardless whether your fitness, figure, bikini, women's bodybuilding, whatever. Definitely some deep lyrics in there.

If I can get through this
I can get through anything
If I can make it through this
I can get through anything
I promise you

Song of the Week-Saliva "Time to Shine"

We're kicking off the Songs of the Week for June with a kick-ass tune by Saliva called "Time to Shine". I wouldn't be surprised if this was on some of your iPods or MP3 Players during your workouts.

Song of the Week-Madvillian "ALL CAPS"

I'm a fan of Drake, Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, Eminem, and many of today's mainstream hip-hop artists...but NOTHING tops old-school hip-hop. Case in point, this week's Song of the Week has the old-school vibe that can't be denied. Madvillian provides the track, called "ALL CAPS."

Song of the Week-Jamie Foxx feat. Justin Timberlake and T.I. "Winner"

After a small hiatus (ok, a somewhat LONG hiatus), Song of the Week is BACK! And to mark its return, here's a song that you might have heard in the club and in particular the NBA Playoffs. The song is called "Winner" Everyone who steps on a physique stage is a "Winner". :)

Song of the Week-Audioslave "Be Yourself"

Sorry I haven't done this in a while, but here's the Song of the Week for this week. We're taking things down a bit with this one by Audioslave. The track is called "Be Yourself". And this line is perfect for when you're weight-training, doing cardio, getting ready for a show, etc...Be yourself is all that you can do.

Special Edition of Song of the Week: "I Made It" by Kevin Rudolf, Birdman, Jay Sean, and Lil Wayne

To everyone competing at the Arnold this weekend, you've made it. You've made it to a place many competitors only DREAM about. Hence why this special Song of the Week is dedicated to all of you. This is one of the theme songs for WWE Wrestlemania XXVI, and it fits PERFECTLY with this weekend.

Song of the Week-Usher "More"

Continuing with the Black History Month theme, here's Usher with his new hit "More". This was used for the NBA All-Star Weekend, which was viewed as one of the biggest All-Star Weekends in NBA history (Over 108,000 in attendance!) BTW, this is the DJ Michael Studios version.

Song of the Week-Busta Rhymes feat. Linkin Park "We Made It"

This song is somewhat of a combination of Black History Month and a celebration of the New Orleans Saints's first ever Super Bowl title. I just listened to this song and like the beat and the overall message of it, which is simply..."We Made It". Good song and great collaboration by Busta Rhymes and Linkin Park.

Song of the Week-Nelly "Heart of a Champion"

In honor of Black History Month, each Song of the Week will be from a black artist. I hope everyone from ALL races will enjoy the selections for this month.

I'm kicking this off with Nelly, one of my favorite rappers, with one of his coolest tunes, "Heart of a Champion" It's a banger, yet inspirational as well, if you listen to the lyrics. You've probably have heard this song in a few basketball games.

Song of the Week-Alexx Calise "Pull It (Bullet)"

Here's is another song from Miss Calise. This one is entitied "Pull It (Bullet)".

Song of the Week-Alexx Calise "Falling"

Continuing with our featured Artist, Alexx Calise (who I will get to writing something about her before the month ends, I PROMISE!!) here's a slow song from her called, Falling.

Song of the Week-Alexx Calise "Good Enough"

This month is a very special month for many reasons (Christmas, end of school year, football that REALLY matters (aka the playoffs and college football bowl games), etc.). Now this month will mark something I've never done before. I'm going to feature an artist for the entire month of December!!!

A few weeks ago, I had Halestorm as Song of the Week, and an up-and-coming artist by the name of Alexx Calise took noticed. She wanted her songs featured on this site, and I was happy to obligue. Long story short, I'll be featuring Alexx's material all month long, starting with this pretty cool song called "Good Enough". It's got a good beat to it, and would be good for cardio.



Later on this week, I'll give you an inside look into FitGems Nation's first-ever Featured Artist. She has ties with a major IFBB bodybuilder and happens to be a fitness enthusiast as well as a singer. Consider this my Christmas treat to you. Hope you enjoy her music! :)

Song of the Week-Pitbull "Shut It Down"

This Song of the Week was requested by Stacy via email, and it's becoming a big track across the States. It's from Pitbull, and it's called "Shut it Down". I think it's hard to find a song by Pitbull that you CAN'T groove to in the gym.




Don't forget to either Twit me or email me YOUR choice for Song of the Week. You have two more chances to have your song chosen as Song of the Week. Next month, I'm hoping to have a special treat for all of you regarding the Songs of the Week for December.

Song of the Week-Fabulous Ft. Ne-Yo "Make Me Better"

This week's Song of the Week comes from NPC Bikini competitor Rebecca Staggs via Twitter. The song is by F-a-b-o-l-o-u-s featuring Ne-Yo, titled "Make Me Better." I could see this song being a part of the cool-down process after a grueling workout for the ladies. Thanks for the suggestion, Rebecca!




Next week, I'll have another Song of the Week chosen by you, the readers. So remember to Twit or e-mail me your song suggestions for the entire month of November!

Song of the Week-Skillet "Hero"

As mentioned earlier, for all of November, the Song of the Week would be chosen by YOU, the readers, supporters, and followers of FitGems. IFBB Pro Angela Mraz chose this song via Twitter. The song is called "Hero" by Skillet, and it's a great song for the gym.



Remember, Twit me, email me, or leave a comment below of a song that you want to be featured as Song of the Week.

Song of the Week-T.I. feat. Usher "My Life Your Entertainment"

If there was ever a rap song that describes the relationship of a competitve bodybuilder (male and female), fitness, figure, or bikini competitor and their fans, this song is it.



My life, your entertainment
You watch it while I live it (live it)
I walk they follow (ay)
I talk they holla (ay)
Just here for your amusement
My life, your entertainment
You watch it while I live it (live it)
You waitin' for me to lose it
I guess I'm just here for your amusement


Beginning next week, and all November long, YOU, the FitGems Nation, will determine the Song of the Week. Twit your song choice to me (http://twitter.com/fitgemsnation), email me your song choice (admin@fitgemsnation.net), or leave a comment below.