“Forgive Me” is the next smash-hit single hopeful being backed by the latest hot thing around this globe, Leona Lewis. Absent from the UK version of her super-massive debut album Spirit, “Forgive Me” introduces a new Leona Lewis. A Lewis that isn’t afraid to step away from the usual ballad.

Produced by Akon under his Konvict Music moniker, this new single is much more up-tempo than previous and very successful singles, such as “Bleeding Love” or “Better In Time.” Yet, “Forgive Me” still showcases Leona Lewis’ stellar vocal talent — while heralding an exciting, new, naughty side to Miss Lewis.

Although ‘Bleeding Love’ had success that will be hard to compete with, I can see “Forgive Me” doing well due to the uplifting catchiness of the tune and mischievous subject of the lyrics. But I can’t help but feel that “Forgive Me” is somewhat dated and probably not the best song to follow “Better In Time”. With that said, I have essembled a short list of songs that I think would be better single choices for Leona Lewis — taking radio and iTunes trends into consideration, of course.

“Forgive Me”? Really? No, try these:

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