Miley Cyrus has held on to a new formula for making hits thanks in part to her new image and label change. “Adore You” (RCA/RLG) is her latest and it fits exactly where she’s at these days and that’s in a pretty smart place. Newcomers Nico & Vinz are finding love from radio programmers. “Am I Wrong” (WB/WEA) is the jam that seems to be pulling in calls and tweets every time it gets played. Many of our music and program directors concur that there is something very special going on here. Fitz & The Tantrums are making the most of their ten seconds of fame. They may just keep it all going as their new “The Walker” (Elektra/WEA) takes flight. We’ll see how it all plays out for them in the weeks and months to come but so far we have a solid winner here. The Kongos are an act to be watched closely. Better than that just throw a couple of spins in for “Come With Me Now” (Epic/Sony) and get your listeners all riled up. It’s been working for a good many of our reporters. One Republic seem to never run out of gas and that should be of no surprise to those that have been following them. Mark another gem down for their latest in  Love Runs Out” (Interscope). There is a good shot that this could be their very next #1 single. Iggy Azalea has teamed up with Charli XCX for a real gem and make no mistake about it. “Fancy” (Island) is the track that is setting the music world on fire. Remember that you heard about them first right here on the pages of NMW. Tinashe joins the always brilliant Schoolboy Q for a real miracle. “2 On” (RCA/RLG) is their new one and it’s getting raves from many of our music and program directors. You may need to spend a little time with this one by the water cooler. Magic is another act that is killing it out there in radio-land. “Rude” (RCA/RLG) is the single and I must tell you that this one is so catchy that I can’t get it out of my head. Alicia Keys brings some brilliance into Top40 radio just when we need it most. “It’s On Again” (RCA/RLG) is her latest and this one I believe is her best so far over the past few years. We’ll see how it all plays out and watch it make some bold and beautiful moves in the weeks to come. Ed Sheeran has found a way to set Top40 radio on-fire and make no mistake about that. “Sing” (Atlantic/WEA) is his latest and radio loves this track almost as much as they love Taylor Swift. It sure was a smart move for Ed to spend some time with her as it’s opened up a bigger fan base for him to be sure. Phillip Phillips is making his American Idol family proud. “Raging Fire” (19/Interscope) is such a great track for this talented guy and you can expect this one to become another music anthem. That Shakira &Rihanna pairing continues to reap big rewards. “Can’t Remember To Forget You” (Sony Music Latin) is fast becoming everybody’s “top of the hour” song and for good reason, it’s just that strong. I don’t really care what anybody thinks, to me the best song out there is by an act called The Chainsmokers. “Selfie” (Dim Mak) is so funny and brilliant that it stands on its own merit. It might be a song that burns out fast but while it’s on you can really feel the heat. Beyonce continues to work her magic at the format. So many songs are coming off her latest album project that we’ll just have to see where “Partition” (Columbia/Sony) ends up. So far most of the tracks have found their way towards the top but seem to slow down. This is all set to change very soon for this super talented lady of music. Idina Menzel is finding love out there for her “Let It Go” (Walt Disney) single. Recording artist Benzo is finding much support for his debut smash “Heart Beat” (New Terra). Bad Mary is moving fast and furious with their stellar “Better Days” (Dead Pill). Ed Barker and Lance Ellington have a huge hit with “When You Smile” (EBR) and newcomer Ethan Bortnick is set to take over with his “Anything Is Possible” (Symphony Of Keys). I’ll have more for you next time my good peeps.