Mix of the Month: October

Updated: October 6, 2009, 1:45 PM ET

Every month, ESPN RISE lifestyle editor Jay Corbin will fill you in on the 10 songs he can't get enough of. If you think he's missing something from his playlist, call him out on it at livin@risemag.com. Make sure to include your name and school, and Corbin may give you a shout out in November's Mix of the Month.

Green Day

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It's a "21st Century Breakdown" with Green Day making this month's list.

1. "More Careful" by T-Pain
When you bad-mouth the author of "The Blueprint," it calls for one to man-up and apologize.

2. "3" by Britney Spears
Britney is back on my list with a definite club banger.

3. "21 Guns" by Green Day
When it's time to slow it down and switch it up, press play on Green Day's latest.

4. "World Tour" by Wale & Jazmine Sullivan
Wale continues to climb the ranks of rap stardom with a solid collaboration.

5. "Use Somebody" (Benja Styles Remix) by Kings of Leon
Just one of those songs where you find yourself singing along. And with Benja dropping the Baltimore Club beat, the song becomes infectious.

6. "I Can Transform Ya" by Chris Brown & Lil Wayne
Breezy is back with an up-tempo hit. And with Weezy at his side, not much can go wrong.

7. "Paparazzi" by Lady Gaga
I never really paid attention to this song until Gaga's controversial performance at the VMA's. But when you listen, it's actually a good song.

8. "Back To the Crib" by Juelz Santana & Chris Brown
The original Mr. "Aye!" is back with help from Chris Brown, dropping a dance record that prevents you from keeping your head still when in heavy rotation.

9. "Dreamin" by 50 Cent
Whenever you get 50 Cent rhyming on a Dr. Dre track, you know what to expect.

10. "Throw It In The Bag" Remix by Fabolous & Drake
If you thought the original was hot, add a Dream sample and the remix turns the heat up off the charts.

Editor Ear Interference Pick of the Month (Worst Song)

"Iced Out Bart," by Gucci Mane
Is Gucci really serious proclaiming that he has an "Iced out Bart where [his] heart used to be"? A bad love song attempt? Yes. A hit in my books? No.


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