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iGOTNEXT: WILLOW SMITH

Willow Smith  is an American child actress and singer who is the daughter of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith. She made her acting debut in 2007 in the film I Am Legend.  Smith launched a music career in the fall of 2010 with the release of her single "Whip My Hair" and signing to Jay-Z's record label Roc Nation.

June 2010, Smith's mother Jada Pinkett Smith announced in an interview on Lopez Tonight that Smith would be releasing an album. Her first single, "Whip My Hair" leaked on September 7, 2010.

"Whip My Hair" is a song Smith wrote the track with producer Jukebox. The song set media outlets abuzz, being covered by Time, Billboard, and CNN the day of its release. Initial reception praised the song's kid-friendly, yet universal appeal.  "Whip My Hair" is a R&B -hip-hop song with dance-pop and drawing from funk influences.  Lyrically the song is about letting loose, having fun and being full of swagger, while she asks ladies to "whip their hair" and "shake haters off."

Whip My Hair

Prior to radio add dates and release, the song collected greatest gainer recognitions on the Rap Songs chart, and debuted at number sixty on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.  The song's initial video uploaded to YouTube reportedly had garnered over 100,000 views on YouTube a day after release. The effort was applauded by several celebrities on Twitter, including Ciara, Brandy, Solange Knowles, and Alfredo Flores. 

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Ray Kay has been recruited to direct the song's accompanying music video, scheduled to be filmed in late September. Ray Kay, known for Lady Gaga's "Poker Face" and Justin Bieber's "Baby," among others, has been tapped to direct the clip. In an interview with Rap-Up, Kay said "I’m certain people that are watching the video will feel inspired to develop their own individuality and freedom and express their own art after seeing Willow in this video. Kay also confirmed that the shooting would take two days, and require a lot from Smith, but said, "she’s incredibly talented and has an amazing personality, so I’m confident she’ll kill it in front of the camera. She’s a star."

Born: October 31, 2000 (age 9)
HomeTown: Los Angeles, California,
United States
Genres: Pop, R&B
Occupations: Actress, singer
Years active: 2007-present
Labels: Roc Nation
Associated acts: Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Jada Pinkett-Smith
Website: WillowSmith.com

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iGOTNEXT: ESMEE DENTER

Esmée Denters is a Dutch singer-songwriter. She was a regular cover-artist on video-sharing website YouTube onwhich she covered songs by contemporary musicians like Justin Timberlake and Natasha Bedingfield. In 2008 she went on to start her professional career after attracting the attention of Dutch media scouts and Justin Timberlake. Timberlake went on to sign Denters as the first artist to his label Tennman Records in association with Interscope Records. 

In May 2009 she released her debut studio album, Outta Here in the Netherlands and Belguim . The album was executively produced by Timberlake. Denters co-wrote allsongs on the album. The album has so far spawned two singles including the title song which reached top 3 and the less successful "Admit It" which reached 28 and 56 in the Netherlands and UK respectively.

Since he album was released in the UK on 11 January 2010. Denters also worked on several collaborations during this time. Notable on 19 April 2010 Chipmunk released his collaboration featuring Denters, "Until You Were Gone". She has also lent her vocals to the German band Stanfour who have featured Denters on their new single "Life Without You" due for release on 25 May 2010. On May 1 Esmée and Stanfour flew to New York to record the video for "Life Without You"

Birth Name:Corey Esmée Denters
Born:born 27 September 1988 

Age: 21

Genres: Contemporary R&B, Hip-hop,Pop

Reppin: Netherlands

Buzz Worthy Releases: Outta Here

Years Active: 2008-present

Label: Tennman, Interscope

Aligned with: Justin Timberlake

Occupations: Sing-Song writer

Side hustles: 

Website: esmeeworld

Facbebook: 

Twitter: esmeeworld

iGOTNEXT: Bruno Mars

Bruno Mars is an American artist from Hawaii. He is the guy singing the hook on the no.1 record on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. Mars is the smooth voice featured on B.o.B’s “Nothin’ On You.” Besides singing choroses to no. 1 song. he also produces them.Mar is one-third of the Smeezingtons.

The Smeezingtons are your production team. The other are Phillip Lawrence and Ari levine. They are resposiable for the hit record "Right Round" for Flo Rida.

His recent success for the most part. Can be considered an over nite success. After persuing music for only 4yr. Out of frustration, he decided that he was going to do everything on his own.

Prior to the success of "notin On u" Mars along side the Smeezingtons has written/produced for Brandy (Long Distance), K'naan,"Waving Flag"

On May 11, Elektra Records will release It’s Better If You Don’t Understand, the debut EP from Bruno Mars. The Hawaiian-born singer/songwriter/producer who been alos work with other artists.Producing and writing with Cee-Lo, Keri Hilson and Mike Posner has every reason in word the shout, iGOTNEXT

B.o.B feat. Bruno Mars "Nothin On You" from ethandirector on Vimeo.

Birth Name:

Born: Hawii

Age:

Genres: Pop, RnBRap,Hip-Hop

Reppin:Hawwi Via La

Buzz Worthy Releases: Nuttin On You, Billianre

Years Active: 2006

Label: Elecktra

Aligned with: no one

Occupations: singer/song writer
Side hustles: Producer

Website:

iGOTNEXT: Vampire Weekend

Vampire Weekend is an American indie rock band from New York, formed in 2006 and signed to XL Recordings.Vampire Weekend is a band that met while attending Columbia University; they then self-produced their first album after graduation while concurrently working full-time jobs. They are managed by Ian Montone, who also manages The White Stripes. They are signed to XL Recordings.

The band gained attention via a variety of blogs, such as Stereogum. The band claims to be influenced by both African popular music and Western classical music, describing their genre of music as "Upper West Side Soweto", with such songs as "Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa" which was ranked 67th on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Best Songs of the year. This song is a referencie to Congolese soukous music.

They were declared "The Year's Best New Band" by Spin magazine in the March 2008 issue, and were the first band to be shot for the cover of the magazine before releasing their debut album.



The band's debut album Vampire Weekend was released January 29, 2008. It was a success in the US and UK, peaking at number 15 on the UK Albums Chart and number 17 on the Billboard 200. Four singles were released from the album; while "A-Punk" peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Modern Rock chart and number 55 on the UK Singles Chart, "Oxford Comma" peaked at number 38 in the UK. "A-Punk" was ranked the 4th best song in 2008 on Rolling Stone's list of Best songs in 2008. "A- Punk" was also used to open the smash Will Ferrell/John C. Reilly feature Step Brothers. The song is also featured in the hit UK television show, The Inbetweeners.

In 2008, Vampire Weekend were dubbed the "whitest band" by Christian Lander, the creator of the site Stuff White People Like, in an interview with Salon.com.

During the summer of 2008, Vampire Weekend performed at the Central Park SummerStage in Manhattan and a fundraiser for Music for Democracy in October, where they shared the stage with David Crosby and Graham Nash. In December 2008, Vampire Weekend's debut album was #2 in Under The Radar magazine's "top 50 albums of 2008" issue. In the January 2009 issue of Rolling Stone magazine, their self-titled album was dubbed the 10th best album of 2008. Their song "Ottoman" was used during the credits of the 2008 film Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist.

The band's second album, Contra is scheduled for release on January 11th (UK) and 12th (US) 2010. The album includes the tracks "White Sky", "Taxi Cab", "Run", "Diplomat's Son", "Giving Up The Gun", "Horchata", "Holiday", "I Think Ur a Contra",
"California English", and "Cousins".

COUSINS


On October 5th, 2009, the first track of their new album "Horchata" was released as a free download on the band's website. The album's first single "Cousins", was released on November 17, 2009.

MEMEMBERS
Ezra Koenig – lead vocals, guitar, piano, hand drum
Rostam Batmanglij – organ, chamberlin, piano, harpsichord, guitar, vocal harmonies, drum and synth programming, shaker, producer, string arrangements, engineering, mixing
Chris Tomson – drums, guitar
Chris Baio – bass guitar

iGOTNEXT : Dan Black

Dan Black is a British electronica artist. He was originally a member of alternative rock band The Servant before their 2007 split, and he is also known as a guest vocalist for the Italian group Planet Funk. He is currently signed to Polydor Records, releasing his first two singles – "Alone" and "Yours" – in 2008. His breakthrough song was "HYPNTZ", a mashup of Notorious B.I.G.'s "Hypnotize" and Rihanna's "Umbrella".[1] He gained further popularity in 2009 when album track "U + Me =" was chosen as the UK iTunes Store's Free Single of the Week. This single was later used as the signature tune for BBC Switch's 'The Cut'. His debut album ((UN)) was released on July 13.[2] The album was preceded by a single, Symphonies which was released after a highly successful performance at Glastonbury 2009 in the John Peel Tent.



He also performed on the Freeze:Freesports On 4 main stage at London Battersea Power Station on November 1[3]. Other acts performing then are bands such as Friendly Fires and Chase & Status.



an Black
Origin London, United Kingdom
Genres Electronica
Pop
Years active 2008 - present
Labels Polydor, A&M
Associated acts The Servant
Website http://www.danblacksound.com/

iGOTNEXT : Leighton Meester

Leighton Marissa Meester is an American actress and singer-songwriter, best known for her role as Blair Waldorf in the TV show Gossip Girl.

Meester was born in Fort Worth, Texas. Meester grew up in Marco Island, Florida, where she participated in productions at a local playhouse. When she was 11 years old, Meester and her mother moved to New York. Meester attended the Professional Children's School and also began working as a model with Wilhemina, booking a Ralph Lauren campaign shot by Bruce Weber and working with then photographer (now film maker) Sofia Coppola. Meester made her television acting debut as a murder victim's friend on an episode of Law & Order. At 14, Meester moved to Los Angeles, California, wanting more stable work and attended Hollywood High School and Beverly Hills High School. She then transferred to a small private school and graduated a year early.

In April 2009, Meester signed a recording contract with Universal Republic. The album will have an "electro-pop edge", and will be produced by several producers such as RedOne, J.R. Rotem and Kara Dioguardi. Her first single "Somebody To Love" featuring R&B singer Robin Thicke hit radio on October 13 and went available for digital download on October 14, 2009. The album is tentatively slated for early 2010.





Meester is featured in the Cobra Starship song "Good Girls Go Bad", which reached the Top 10 on Billboard Hot 100 peaking at #7. She also made a cover of the song "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" for the compilation album A Very Special Christmas 7, released November 24, 2009.




Background information
Birth name Leighton Marissa Meester
Born April 9, 1986 (age 23)
Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
Genres Electropop, dance
Occupations Actress, singer-songwriter
Instruments Vocals
Years active 1999–present
Labels Universal Motown Republic Group

iGOTNEXT: Ke$ha

Kesha Rose Sebert (pronounced /kɛʃə/; born March 1, 1987),[4] better known mononymously as Kesha (stylized as Ke$ha) is an American recording artist. Although she began her music career in 2006, her breakthrough came in early 2009 after appearing on Flo Rida's number one single, "Right Round". Kesha's debut single, "Tik Tok" was released in August 2009, preceding the release of her debut album, Animal, in early 2010.




Kesha was born in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles. At the age of seventeen she dropped out of Brentwood High School in Nashville, after being convinced by Dr. Luke and Max Martin, to return to Los Angeles and pursue a music career. Dr. Luke had come across her demos and was so impressed that he contacted her with Martin and began flying her to New York and Los Angeles to make music.



Between 2006 and 2009, Kesha's music appeared in a variety of media, the song "Former Overexposed Blonde" appeared in Degrassi: The Next Generation, while "Backstabber"[ and "Chain Reaction" were used on The Hills.[ Her songs were used for background cues on Teen Cribs and My Super Sweet 16 as well. During this time, she also co-wrote The Veronicas' single, "This Love" with Toby Gad, sang background vocals for Britney Spears' song "Lace and Leather" and appeared in the video for Katy Perry's single, "I Kissed a Girl".

Kesha gained exposure in the mainstream media in early 2009 after being featured on Flo Rida's number one single, "Right Round". The collaboration came about when Kesha was hanging out in studio with Flo Rida and Dr. Luke, who was producing the song.

Soon after, it was announced that Kesha had signed with RCA Records through Dr. Luke and was working on her debut album. On March 27, 2009, she appeared onstage alongside 3OH!3 at a concert at Avalon Hollywood to perform their duet, "My First Kiss". She later made her official stage debut at that year's Lollapalooza as part of the BMI Stage. Her first single, "Tik Tok", had been released digitally in the US in early August, but was only sent to radio in October. By then, Kesha had co-written the title song for Miley Cyrus' The Time of Our Lives EP and made appearances on Pitbull and Taio Cruz's albums.



"Tik Tok" reached the top five on the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart as well as the top ten in many other countries. A number one placing in New Zealand gave Kesha her first number one, this was followed by number one positions in both Canada and Australia. The song features an uncredited cameo appearance by Diddy.

Kesha was a supporting act of Calvin Harris as part of a promotional tour in the UK1 and performed with Mickey Avalon in the US. She has been announced as one of the acts for the 2010 revival of Lilth Fair. Her album is called Animal and is due to be released on January 5, 2010 in the US.

Artistry
Kesha has listed artists such as Beck and Queen as musical influences while drawing from rap music and old-school punk She credits her brother with exposing her to musicians such as Fugazi and Dinosaur Jr. Columbia Records label head, Barry Weiss described her as a cross between Madonna and the Beastie Boys.

Her songwriting process is rooted in her life experiences and is greatly influenced by country music and their storytelling structure. Kesha has expressed frustration at the double standard for lyrics and objectification of women in songs. In her song "Boots and Boys", she sings the same way men traditionally sang about women. On the dollar sign in her name, she explained that she was being ironic because she does not believe in placing an emphasis on earning money. It came about after her Flo Rida collaboration achieved success worldwide and yet she did not receive any money to show for it.


Birth name Kesha Rose Sebert
Born March 1, 1987 (1987-03-01) (age 22)
Los Angeles, California,
United States
Origin Nashville, Tennessee,
United States[1][2][3]
Genres Pop, electro, dance, hip hop
Occupations Singer, songwriter
Years active 2006–present
Labels RCA
Associated acts Flo Rida
Website www.keshasparty.com

iGOTNEXT : Jared Evans

Jared Evan, is an American musician, singer/songwriter, producer, rapper. He from Nassau County, New York. He is currently signed to Zone 4 (record label) under Interscope Records.

Ive read that Jared became heavily influenced by older Hip Hop artists such as the Wu-Tang Clan, Mos Def, The Roots, Kool G Rap, Tribe Called Quest, KRS-One, Pete Rock, DJ Premier and others. Taking musical cues from his rock influences such as Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Radiohead, Sublime (band), The Who.

He also produces, sings and rhymes. Jared produces genre blending beats while introducing heavily melodic hooks to create classic and dark sounding songs.





JARED AND POLLOW DA DON


In 2008 at the age of 19, Jared won the Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival’s Spit 16 competition The Source (Magazine). In June of 2009, Jared decided to sign with Zone 4(record label)/Interscope. With the support of industry giants like Jimmy Iovine, Polow da Don, Rik Cordero, Steve Carless, Matt Graham and Jimmy Douglass. He has also released a mixtape entitled “Radio In My Head”. And contributed a song caled "Frozen" which Jared wrote and produced, and appeared on the Lebron James documentary soundtrack entitled "More Than A Game".

FROZEN VIDEO

iGOTNEXT: Priscilla Rena

I know that you all have heard about Internet sensation turned Capitol Records artist, Priscilla Renea. This talented piece of chocolate has dropped her debut album “Jukebox” . THis hybrid of an album, or really a pop album. She mixes and jumps/mixes genres like Britney Spears or Kelly Clarkston. She is almost like a pop version of India Arie.




Renea is apart of a trend or new norm of Black/African-American girls starting out as pop artist doing pop music. And not being labeled r&b or hip-hop because of skin tone. Besides Rihanna. Who is not American... When was the last an African-American was labeled, marketed, and made pop music. Not saying it hasn't been done...but its been awhile. Refreshing to see....

WORKER BEE ( ACOUSTIC VERSION)


The website Concreteloop states"It’s almost hard to believe that Renea is not a seasoned woman in her 30s, but she’s clearly an old soul. Growing up as a child of the Navy, Renea’s album reflects lots of stories and people that she may have come across while moving from school to school and city to city, without ever growing roots."

DOLL HOUSE VIDEO



Jukebox was released in North America on December 1, 2009. Six out of the eleven songs on the album are solely written by Renea.

Track listing

All songs written and composed by Priscilla Renea, Benny Blanco & Lil' Ronnie , except where noted.

# Title Length
1. "Dollhouse" 3:34
2. "Lovesick" 3:25
3. "Pretty Girl" 3:08
4. "Baby Please" 4:28
5. "Rockabye Baby" 3:40
6. "Bacon n' Eggs" 3:05
7. "Mr. Workabee (Intro)" 0:40
8. "Mr. Workabee" 3:11
9. "Stonegarden" 3:24
10. "City Love" 3:43
11. "Fixing My Hair"

iGOTNEXT: Catlin Crosby

Caitlin Crosby is a singer-songwriter and actress born in California.

Prior to becoming a musician, Crosby worked as an actress in various TV shows that helped get her in the entertainment industry. She had acting roles in Malcolm in the Middle, Carnival Knowledge, Truth or Dare, American Dreams, Living with Fran, That '70s Show, That's So Raven, and 7th Heaven. Also landing a role in the Danny DeVito movie No Place Like Home.

Crosby was featured in an advertising campaign for Levi's jeans that helped promote her songwriting. She worked with producer Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds and Plain White T's just to name a few.



Filmography
Year Show
1997 7th Heaven
2001-2002 Strong Medicine
2003-2006 Malcolm in the Middle
2004 That 70's Show
2004 American Dreams
2004 That's So Raven
2005-2006 Living with Fran

Discography
Studio albums
Year Album
2009 Flawz

Singles
Year Single Album
2009 "Still Have My Heart" Flawz
Caitlin Crosby
Born California
Genres Adult Alternative Pop/Rock, Contemporary, Soul
Occupations Singer/Actress/Songwriter
Instruments Guitar, Piano
Years active 1997 - present

iGOTNEXT: Angel tayor

Angel Taylor is a pop singer-songwriter based out of the Los Angeles area. Angel Taylor was born March 20, 1988. She also plays guitar and keyboards.
Angel Taylor's debut album, entitled "Love Travels" was released on iTunes on March 31, 2009 through Aware/Columbia Records. An EP titled "Love Travels EP" was released on iTunes in February 2009 prior to the release of Taylor's full debut album featuring several songs from the LP. Her song "Make Me Believe" was offered as the iTunes single of the week during the week of March 30, 2009.

Taylor has toured with a variety of artists including Adele, Kate Voegele, Brett Dennen, Brandi Carlile and Gavin DeGraw. Taylor will be supporting artists such as Five For Fighting, Mat Kearney, and Sugar Ray at various concerts during the summer of 2009.

AUDIO:CHAI TEA LATTE


AUDIO: LIKE U DO

iGOTNEXT: MIKE POSNER

Mike Posner is an American singer, songwriter, and producer. The 21-year-old Southfield, Michigan, native is currently attends Duke University. Completing his senior year, where he majors in business and sociology. He is also the lead singer of the group Mike Posner & The Brain Trust. Collaborations with Kid Cudi, Kanye protege Big Sean, and Wale. Official debut due in 2010– as well as another mixtape to follow his first, this spring’s A Matter of Time. Which he worked with Don Cannon and DJ Benzi. The mixtape was featured on sites such as Kanye West's blog, okayplayer.com, and 2dopeboyz.com.
Posner's debut album, "The New Deal", is set for a 2010 release, with the J Records division of Sony Music.




Mike Posner & The Brain Trust officially released their first mixtape, "A Matter of Time," on February 28, 2009. The mixtape is hosted by Don Cannon and mixed by DJ Benzi, and features "Cooler than Me," "Smoke and Drive" and "Drug Dealer Girl." Guest appearances include Big Sean (G.O.O.D. Music), Wale, Jackie Chain, Donnis, and Eric Holljes.



TRACKLISTING
1.Tick" (Feat. Don Cannon) Mike Posner
2. "Drug Dealer Girl" Mike Posner, WrighTrax
3. "Cooler Than Me" (Feat. Big Sean, Vocal Arrangement: Eric Holljes) Mike Posner
4. "Hey Cupid" (Additional Vocals: Eric Holljes) Mike Posner
5. "Still Not Over You" (Feat. Eric Holljes. Sample: The Fray – Over My Head) Mike Posner, Eric Holljes
6. "Evil Woman" (Sample: Electric Light Orchestra – Evil Woman) Mike Posner
7. "Who Knows?" (Feat. Big Sean. Sample: Keziah Jones – Pleasure Is Kisses) Mike Posner
8. "Halo" (Sample: Beyonce - Halo) Mike Posner
9. "Smoke & Drive" (Feat. Big Sean, Donnis, & Jackie Chain) Mike Posner
10. "Losing My Mind" (Sample: Gorilla Zoe - Lost) Drumma Boy
11. "A Matter of Time" Mike Posner
12. "Tock" (Feat. Don Cannon) Mike Posner

Catch the Muse with Sue at the News: Mike Posner

i-GOTNEXT: Shontelle

Shontelle Layne (born October 3, 1985), better known by Shontelle, is a Bajan singer-songwriter and rapper. Shontelle was born in Saint James, Barbados She is popular in the Caribbean for her song "Colours", released in 2005, which is a collaboration with another Bajan artist, Natahlee. She also wrote Alison Hinds' 2006 hit "Roll It Gal". She appeared in the music video for the re-worked "Roll It" performed by J-Status featuring Rihanna and herself, from 2006. Shontelle was signed to Street Records Corporation/Universal Motown Records.

Shontelle has so far proved most famous internationally in the United Kingdom. Her first release there, "T-Shirt" reached #6 on the UK Singles Chart and #1 on the UK R&B Chart, her run up single "Stuck With Each Other" reached #23 and #10 on the UK Singles Chart and UK R&B Chart respectively. In the United States, "T-Shirt" peaked at #1 on the Hot Dance Club Play chart.

Shontelle was a student at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus in Barbados (currently on hold), and was on her way to becoming a lawyer before SRC, the same label known for discovering Rihanna, saw her talent. Shontelle wrote the song "Roll It Gal" for regionally renowned Alison Hinds. The song had big success in the Caribbean, New York, Miami and Europe. Her lyrical writing helped her to perform with Natahlee (a Barbadian singer). Their hit song was "Colours" which was a song showing the pride of being Barbadian did so well, that a remix was made to represent the whole West Indies. "Roll It" was a song written by Sheldon Benjamin and Shontelle for "Alison Hinds", it was titled "Roll It Gal" and become a big hit in Caribbean countries. The song was later re-released in certain areas of europe under the new title "Roll It" and performed by "J-Status and Rihanna" with backing vocals from Shontelle it was most successful in Finland peaking at #8.



Shontelle and Sheldon Benjamin, the composers of "Roll It Gal" re-wrote and re-produced the song for the band J-Status, changing the lyrics from being about female empowerment to more sexual lyrics, re-titling the song to "Roll It." The J-Status version is taken from their debut album The Beginning, released in several European countries only. The J-Status version is performed with Rihanna and Shontelle herself.
of 2007's "Roll It" which was released only in select European countries. In 2007, Shontelle finally recorded her own version of "Roll It" and it later appeared on her debut studio album Shontelligence. Shontelle's version of the song contains slightly different lyrics and production, closer to the Alison Hinds' recording rather than the J-Status version

Shontelle performed at Hot 99.5's "Bras Across DC Little Pink Dress" [2] party at the Hard Rock Cafe in Washington, DC on Friday, October 24. She also performed at the 18th Annual Kissmas Bash on December 9, 2008 at HSBC Arena in Buffalo, NY at a yearly radio event on WKSE KISS 98.5. Shontelle performed her hit single "T-Shirt" at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, on November 27, 2008. Shontelle toured as a support act for the UK leg of the New Kids on the Block World Tour in January 2009. She also was added to the 2009 Springroove Music Festival lineup and performed across Japan. in April Shontelle was confirmed as to be going on tour with Beyoncé in May - June 2009! The singer will open for Beyoncé on the UK leg of her I Am… Tour.

Shontelligence is the debut album of Bajan R&B singer. It was released on November 18,2008. The album was re-released due to low sales, on March 9, 2009 date.

Single "T-Shirt" was the first official song off the album. It was released in the US on the 28th of July, 2008. It peaked at #36 on the Billboard Hot 100 giving Shontelle her first Top 40 hit. The song was released in the UK as the first single. It was released both Physically and Digitally in the UK on February 23, 09 and peaked at #6,the song was most successful there. The song also peaked inside the Top 50 in Canada and Ireland. "T-Shirt" is the first solo single released by Bajan singer Shontelle from her album Shontelligence.

MUSIC VIDEO: T-SHIRT

Watch dance videos and dance lessons at DanceJam.com

"Stuck with Each Other" was a re-release bonus track from the album as well as being featured in the Confessions of a Shopaholic movie it was released as the second UK single on the 25 May, 2009 as a Digital Download only, it reached a peak position of #23. The song also reached #50 in Ireland and #64 on the US Billboard Pop 100 despite receiving no promotion and minimal airplay.

MUSIC VIDEO: STUCK WITHOUT U


"Battle Cry" was released in the US as a second single for promotional purposes only for the Barak Obama music compilation album. The song failed to chart in the US. It will serve as the third UK single in the summer, 2009.

MUSIC VIDEO: Battle Cry



# Title Composer(s) Time
1. "T-Shirt" A Frampton/W Wilkins/S Kotecha 3:54
2. "Battle Cry" J Jones/J Kugell/W Wilkins/J Pennock/J Omley 3:33
3. "Superwoman" A Ghost/T Hermansen/M Eriksen/I Dench 4:20
4. "Cold Cold Summer" C Sturken/S Layne/E Rogers 3:44
5. "Roll It" S Layne/S Benjamin 3:31
6. "Life Is Not An Easy Road" D Chin-Quee/S Layne/M Chin 3:45
7. "Focus Pon Me" S Layne/E Joseph 3:07
8. "Plastic People" S Layne/E. Rogers/C. Sturken 4:00
9. "I Crave You" S Layne/E. Rogers/C. Sturken 3:57
10. "Ghetto Lullaby" F. Odesjo/S Layne/E. Rogers/C. Sturken 3:06
11. "Flesh and Bone" S Layne/E. Rogers/C. Sturken 3

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Birth name Shontelle Layne
Born October 4, 1985 (1985-10-04) (age 23)
Origin Saint James, Barbados
Genre(s) Pop, R&B, reggae
Occupation(s) Singer, Songwriter, Rapper
Years active 2005–present
Label(s) SRC, Motown
Associated acts J-Status, Rihanna, Akon
Website Official website

i-GOTNEXT:Little Jackie

Little Jackie are an American band consisting of Imani Coppola and Adam Pallin. Little Jackie, which derives their name from the 1989 hit song "Little Jackie Wants to Be a Star" by Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam, released a hit single in 2008 called "The World Should Revolve Around Me" from their debut album The Stoop. Coppola was a solo singer, whose most successful single was "Legend of a Cowgirl", from the 1997 album Chupacabra. Adam Pallin is the DJ/programmer of the band.
In 2008, Coppola and Pallin signed a contract with S-Curve, an independent label owned by Steve Greenberg, to issue an album. This coincided with the duo's television debut on Late Night with Conan O'Brien. Album promotion is by Nabbr, a company that has created viral video campaigns for Justin Timberlake and Amy Winehouse

The Stoop, debut debut album released by duo Little Jackie on the S-Curve label. The album produced a single hit, "The World Should Revolve Around Me", which reached #92 on the Pop 100 Billboard chart and peaked at #14 on the UK Singles Chart.


The album has been very well-received by critics. Gaining praise from The New York Times, Associated Press, and billboard.

Giving the album kudos for the songwriting, its mesh of
contemporary and classic music, with a funky Motown vibe mixed with hip-hop beats. Covered with Coppola's soul-siren like vocals.

Tracklist
Except where otherwise noted, all songs by Imani Coppola, Mike Mangini and Adam Pallin.
1."The Stoop" – 2:53
2."The World Should Revolve Around Me" (Coppola, Mangini, Willie Mitchell, Pallin, Early Randle) – 3:01
3."28 Butts" – 3:08
4."Guys Like When Girls Kiss" – 3:39
5."I Liked You Better Before" – 3:58
6."LOL" – 2:46
7."Crying for the Queen" – 3:25
8."Black Barbie" – 3:21
9."One Love" – 2:35
10."The Kitchen" – 2:29
11."Go Hard or Go Home" – 2:45

The World Should Revolve Around Me" was the debut single .On the UK singles chart, "The World Should Revolve Around Me" debuted at #26 and peaked at #14 two weeks later. It spent a total of five weeks in the top 40 and seven weeks in the top 100. On the Irish chart, it debuted at #43 and peaked at #30 a week later. It spent a total of four weeks in the top 50.

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Daniel Paul Merriweather (born 1982 in Melbourne, Australia) is an R&B singer/songwriter. After several successful collaborations with artists such as Mark Ronson, he released his debut album, Love And War, in June 2009.It entered the UK Albums Chart at number two. Two singles from the album charted in the top ten of the UK Singles Chart, "Change" at #8 and "Red" at #5.

I know Daniel as the emotive voice on his producer Mark Ronson’s chart-busting cover of The Smiths ‘Stop Me’. Since, 26 year old Daniel Merriweather swapped the streets of Melbourne Australia for the hustle of Manhattan, downtown NYC. Musically posses humour and self awareness, articulateness and worldliness that belies his tender years.
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Born and bred in a blue-collar area in Melbourne's outer east, Daniel Paul Merriweather was one of three boys born to teacher parents. He started playing violin when at four, the Suzuki violin; By 13 was playing Vivaldi concertos. As a teen, Daniel was distracted a lot, and ended up getting himself into trouble. After getting his act together. He got a job at kfc, but that only lasted for a couple of months. Which led to him perusing music.....

Influenced by r&b and hip hop in the 90s. And a self-aware interest into anything that meant something vocally or if someone made a good sound with their voice, D’angelo, Boyz II Men, Nas, Thom Yorke, Otis Redding, Jeff Buckley. Realizing that singing doesnt have TO BE complicated. Emotion from your vocals can take you a long way...

Gaining attention in Australia, and signing with indie-label Marlin, he begun work on tracks for his debut album that he would later shelve before release .Courted by major labels there, few could see beyond the marketplace and how this voice could sit alongside the home-grown rock music that dominated the charts at the time. his demos came to the attention of Mark Ronson who instantly fell in love with his voice. Signed him to his label Allido Records .



After signing to Ronson’s label, Allido, in 2004. And 18 months of writing and recording, punctuated by months on the road touring with Ronson’s Version Players band, he released his debut in June 1st 2009.

He and Ronson were in Las Vegas for MTV’s Video Music Awards, where Ronson was the house DJ and Merriweather performed...

In Love & War, Daniel has shaped a record pieced together with clever pop production and the slick and smooth contemporary neo-soul sound that also blurs musical genres together to create an album of just skillfully written songs being played quality musicans.

"Change" was released in February 2009. It featured rapper Wale and reached number eight on the UK Singles Chart, marking his second top ten single placing. It was written by Merriweather and Andrew Wyatt and produced by Mark Ronson. It was released on January 30, 2009 in the United States and Canada, and February 2, 2009 in the UK (where the song peaked at no.8).


MUSIC VIDEO: CHANGE


THE MAKING OF CHANGE
Daniel Merriweather 'Change' - Making Of


"Red" was released in May 2009. The song debut on the UK Singles Chart at 5, making it his second top ten as the lead vocalist.In the next weeks chart it was announced that it had stayed at 5 for a second week and the week after it was also charted at #5. On June 14 it was announced that the song was #5 for a 4th consecutive week.[11] The song debut on the Irish Singles Chart at 36, marking it the first Daniel Merriweather song, with him as a lead vocalist, to chart in the country. On the next weeks chart it rose 13 places to 23 and rose again on the following weeks chart 7 places to 16.It was produced by Mark Ronson, like the rest of the songs on his album. Merriweather said that this song "is about the blindness of war and the absence of compassion displayed by western administrations.

MUSIC VIDEO: RED
Daniel Merriweather - Red


The video for this song was shot in Brooklyn, New York and was directed by Anthony Mandler. The video was released on 15 April 2009 on Daniel Merriweather's official YouTube account.

LOVE AND WAR
Tracklisting
1."For Your Money"
2."Impossible"
3."Change" (feat. Wale)
4."Chainsaw"
5."Cigarettes"
6."Red"
7."Could You"
8."Not Giving Up"
9."Getting Out"
10."Water and a Flame" (feat. Adele)
11."Live by Night"
12."Giving Everything Away for Free"
13."The Children" (Exclusive to iTunes)


‘Getting Out’ is about thinking you mean the world to someone but realising actually you don’t, they were sick of you without you ever knowing it

‘Cigarettes’ is about the idea of “fucking up” all the time, ”

‘Chainsaw’ is about a dysfunctional relationship that is more destructive than good, but can also be applied to mankind’s gravitation to the bottle.

‘Impossible’ it is simply about putting everything down, and whilst its subject matter is sad, its shuffle is infectious.

‘For Your Money’ documents his relationship with his adopted home. it’s bombast is more uplifting than depressing, with Sean Lennon channelling his father’s spirit on a rousing guitar solo and a reprise that screams of hope and not despair.


Birth name Daniel Paul Merriweather
Born January 1982
Origin Melbourne, Australia
Genre(s) R&B, Acid jazz
Occupation(s) Singer
Years active 2002–present
Label(s) Marlin Records (Australia)
Allido Records (US & UK)
J Records (US)
RCA (UK)
Universal (Australia)
Associated acts Mark Ronson
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Website www.danielmerriweather.com

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