Europe’s Best Songs From 2011 (Video) – The Hollywood Reporter

Every year in America, a few hits make the jump from across the Atlantic, but the vast majority do not. Obvious language and accent barriers (not to mention licensing deals, or lack thereof) remain the primary reason why so many songs don’t venture outside the domain of the EU, Scandinavia and beyond. But YouTube exposes exponentially more Americans to an astounding array of excellent pop offerings. Here, 15 songs from the other side of the pond that are worth checking out.

The Italian Bruno Mars, the Croatian Hit ‘Brad Pitt’ Plus 13 More of Europe’s Best Songs From 2011 (Video) – The Hollywood Reporter