Thursday, February 17, 2011

Jason Aldean - My Kinda Party

Biography
For anyone looking to brand Jason Aldean as part of a significant musical movement, good luck.

There’s a lot about the singer that’s become familiar during his five years as a country hitmaker, after all, he has spent more weeks at No. one on the radio charts than any other country artist in the last 12 months. But none of what he does comes out quite like anyone else. The blues-tinged licks at the end of his phrases—there’s a ring of familiarity about them, but you can’t really link them to another artist. The smoky guitar riffs that have become a signature—they’re built on sounds that have come before, but they don’t really belong to anyone else in the country genre, either. The small-town themes that pervade many of his songs—that’s all been done before, but not quite with the unwavering honesty that Aldean applies to the subject.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Ricky Martin - Musica + Alma + Sexo

Preview
With over 15 million records sold worldwide and numerous Grammys, Ricky Martin is back with the most anticipated album of 2011. His first single was released in November 2010 in English and Spanish, "The Best Thing About Me Is You" featuring Joss Stone and "Lo Mejor De Mi Vida Eres Tu" featuring Natalia Jimenez. Both singles have been international sensations and are just a preview of what is to come from Ricky's album set to release in 2011.

Biography
Enrique Martín Morales is the Puerto Rican pop star and actor best known for the hip-shakin' international hit "Livin' La Vida Loca", under the stage name Ricky Martin.

His career started when he was only 12 and became a member of the manufactured boy band Menudo. He had to leave the band when he was 17, being too old, at which point he turned to acting. His acting career met with success and he earned an award for his part in the film version of the television series Alcanzar una Estrella.
His music career began in 1990 when he signed to Sony Discos and released the Spanish language album Ricky Martin in 1991. The album was a success across America and Latin America and he performed at a string of successful concerts. A second album, Me Amarás (1993) preceded his role as a bartender in the American soap opera General Hospital, and by the next album, the platinum certified Vuelve (1998), he was acting in Broadway. His release of “The Cup of Life” was the anthem of the 1998 World Cup and reached No.1 in many countries across the world.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Nicki Minaj

Biography
Any encounter with Nicki Minaj will arouse a heightened sense that there is more to her than meets the eye and inspire the desire to experience this modern day "Wonder Woman" Nicki Minaj - the name alone appeals to the decadence within us all. Whoever thinks that you can't "have your cake and eat it too" has obviously not met Nicki. The surname Minaj is the metaphor which underscores Nicki's empowerment to have it all and do it all! This 25 year old native of Jamaica, New York (Queens, Southside) is also a trained and accomplished writer, singer, actress and hip hop artist. Her "Wonder Woman" characteristics are embodied in the three facets of Nicki Minaj. The three elements that comprise this modern day "Wonder Woman" are Nicki the Ninja, Nicki the Harajuku Barbie and Nicki the Boss. Nicki the Ninja is a hip hop lyrical assassin, which is sometimes naughty. Nicki the Harajuku Barbie accentuates the qualities of an imaginative, fun, coquettish girly girl- fashionista...that loves all things pink. This is also the muse who ignites the transformation of Nicki's performances as an R&B/Pop singer and future Rock Star Icon. Nicki the Boss- the ingenious austere business woman that always thinks outside of the box. Most importantly, this boss lady is never afraid to assert herself.

Monday, February 14, 2011

Rihanna - Loud

Biography
No sooner had world-class megastar Rihanna wrapped up the final show of her sold-out “Last Girl On Earth Tour” in Chicago last week, than she turned her attention to her brand new fifth studio album on Def Jam Recordings. LOUD, set to arrive on November 16th, has been described by insiders as a return to the uptempo dance grooves of her earlier records.
Setting the scene for LOUD is the first lead single, “Only Girl (In the World),” which went to radio and clubs September 7th. The uptempo track is produced by Stargate, the Norwegian team whose career has been intertwined with Rihanna (and her fellow Def Jam hitmaker Ne-Yo) since 2006, including “Unfaithful,” “Don’t Stop the Music,” “Hate That I Love You” (featuring Ne-Yo), “Take a Bow,” and her most recent #1 global smash, “Rude Boy.”
Earlier this spring, the RIAA double-platinum “Rude Boy” (the fifth multi-platinum certified song of Rihanna’s career) hit #1 on a slew of charts - including Billboard’s Hot 100 and Hot 100 Airplay, and MediaBase’s Pop, Hot Dance Radio, Hot Dance Clubs, Rhythm, and Urban charts. With “Rude Boy”’s success, Rihanna became the first female artist of the past decade to chart six #1’s on the Hot 100 - and tied Madonna in first place with seven #1’s on the Hot Dance Airplay chart (launched in 2003).

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Black Eyed Peas

Biography
In an era of an ever-changing music industry that's defined by diminishing expectation, where a "successful" career means having one, maybe two hit records; The Black Eyed Peas are a glorious exception. They have become one of the best selling, most popular and most innovative groups for over a decade. They have transformed themselves from a beloved backpack rap troop from the West Coast Underground into fully-fledged, massive global superstars whose music can be heard in any country around the world.
They've done this the right way: creating albums that are more innovative than the last; which has translated into each new album being more popular than the last. And in following this pattern, The Black Eyed Peas – will.i.am, Fergie, Taboo and apl.de.ap – are releasing their sixth full-length album, The Beginning.

Lucinda Williams - Blessed

Preview
Blessed, the stunning new album from three-time Grammy Award-winner Lucinda Williams is set for release on March 1st 2011 by Lost Highway. Considered by many to be one of America's greatest living songwriters, Williams lives up to that and more by delivering 12 new songs that cover an even wider emotional spectrum than her previous work, without moving too far in any one direction. Blessed opens with the gritty kiss-off "Buttercup" then moves seamlessly into the sultry blues of "Born To Be Loved". Williams delves into a heavier subject as she questions the motives for a suicide on the hard-driving "Seeing Black", which features blistering guitar from Elvis Costello. The thoughtful title track slowly builds to a melodic climax as it offers an eye-opening look at what's right in front of us, but too often unnoticed. The poignant and powerful "Soldier's Song" simultaneously tells a tragic story of the soldier overseas and his wife and child back home. On the gorgeous "Kiss Like Your Kiss", Williams lays down one of the most beautiful and fragile vocals she has ever recorded.

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Pink - Greatest Hits... So Far!!!

Biography
With her distinctive short, pink hair, and a feisty girl power attitude, Alecia Moore's alternative moniker P!nk combines the rebellious and punky nature of her pop sound (and hair-do) with the femininity she frequently reasserts in strong terms.
Pink began her career at 14, singing in clubs around Philadelphia. She joined a band in high school, Middleground, which saw some popularity in her hometown, but it was as part of the R&B girl-group Choice that she was discovered by LaFace Records. After one album with Choice she was encouraged to go solo.
Pink's solo debut album, the R&B-flavoured Can't Take Me Home, was released in 2000. Although the album produced several hit songs ("There You Go", "Most Girls" and "You Make Me Sick"), it was not as well received critically or commercially as LaFace thought was possible. For her second album she enlisted the help of former 4 Non Blondes frontwoman Linda Perry. M!ssundaztood was released in 2001, with the album title clearly suggesting that Pink was trying to redress any misunderstandings that might've emerged from the first album. M!ssundaztood showed a change to a rockier style, and was generally warmly received by critics. It was received even better by the public, selling over five million albums in the US and producing four hugely successful singles: "Get the Party Started", "Don't Let Me Get Me", "Just like a Pill" and "Family Portrait".

Various Artists - 2011 GRAMMY Nominees

Preview
The best selling GRAMMY® Nominees album series contains the biggest hits each year and the 2011 GRAMMY® Nominees release is no exception. On December 1st, 2010, this year’s GRAMMY® nominations were announced on a live TV broadcast and the 53rd Annual GRAMMY® Awards will air live on February 13th. This collection features the biggest hits from this year’s nominated artists. A portion of the proceeds of the CD benefit MusiCares® Foundation and the GRAMMY® Foundation, two charitable organizations established by The Recording Academy.

Friday, February 11, 2011

Bruno Mars - Doo - Wops & Hooligan

Biography
It's better if you don't understand; just listen and have a good time. That's the response Bruno Mars will give you with a smile when asked to describe his sound and music. He would much rather sing, perform, and write his songs than talk about them, but that is becoming more and more unavoidable these days. It might seem that Mars appeared out of nowhere, co-writing, producing and performing on B.o.B's #1 "Nothin' On You" followed by Travie McCoy's chart-climbing "Billionaire", but he makes one thing clear: "It's not an overnight success".

Mars is a multitalented singer, songwriter, producer and musician who feels most at home when he's performing. Born to a musical family in Honolulu, Hawaii, he was practically raised on the stage. His father, a Latin percussionist from Brooklyn, organized a Vegas-style revue that featured the entire family, including his mother, a talented vocalist. When a four-year-old Mars observed his family performing Motown hits, doo-wop medleys and impersonations for enthusiastic crowds all over his native Waikiki Beach, "I was jealous!" says Mars with a laugh. "My dad put me on stage and I remember singing an Elvis song and that was it. Ever since that moment, I've been addicted."

Jason Mraz - We sing, We dance, We steal things

Preview

Since 2002’s jaunty Waiting for My Rocket to Come, Jason Mraz has developed into a more mature, well-rounded pop artist. We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things is his most multi-dimensional work yet, covering everything from groove-based material to ballads. While tracks such as "Make It Mine" and "Butterfly" refer back to the catchy style of previous albums, there are many other styles and textures on display here. His duet with Colbie Caillat, "Lucky," for example, explores his folkish, acoustic side, as does the compelling "Details in the Fabric," both of which are excellent songs. Mraz gets a little more experimental on "Coyotes," which toys with a clubby electronica and strangely seems to work, and on "The Dynamo of Volition" for which he employs a hectic, rapping-style of vocal over a typically contagious rhythm. His ballads, such as "Love For A Child", "If It Kills Me" and "Beautiful Mess" (these last two saved for the end) show a more sensitive side and even when his lyrics are occasionally clumsy, Mraz manages to make his point in an emotive way. Easy-going and sunny, but with laudable elements of depth and innovation, this is Mraz at his best so far.--Danny McKenna


Michael Buble - Crazy Love Hollywood Edition [Special Edition]

Preview
The year 2010 continues to be Michael Bublé's golden hour as Reprise Records confirmed the release of 'Hollywood,' the Canadian superstar's highly anticipated new single which follows up his previous No. 1 single, 'Haven't Met You Yet.' 'Hollywood' was co-written by Bublé and will have an accompanying video that will be released later this month with Bublé portraying a number of different celebrities. The label will also be releasing the deluxe 'Crazy Love Hollywood Edition' on October 25th.

Biography

“Nowwwwwwwww you say you’re looooonely”
Sings a seemingly bruised, slightly battered and passionate-sounding Michael Bublé at the start of his new collection of songs on “Crazy Love.” The song “Cry Me A River” is a story full of sound and fury – of love gone wrong. Bublé’s performance embodies the very essence of the soul of a man whose heart has been torn apart. A bummer tent of rejection and rage.
And that’s just the first song!

The Decemberists - The King Is Dead

Preview
The Decemberists have announced their new album The King Is Dead (Capitol Records, EMI). The album--a set of 10 concise, country-based songs--marks a deliberate turn towards simplicity after the band's wildly ambitious and widely acclaimed 2009 song-cycle The Hazards of Love. Produced once again by Tucker Martine, The King Is Dead features special guest appearances by Americana luminary Gillian Welch on seven tracks and legendary R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck on three tracks.
The King Is Dead showcases the ways in which The Decemberists--Colin Meloy, Chris Funk, Jenny Conlee, Nate Query, and John Moen--sound just as glorious in simple, stripped-down compositions as they do on the elaborate structures that have defined their work for years.
Meloy points out, however, that creating straightforward, unadorned songs can be at least as hard as building complicated musical epics. "For all my talk about how complex those records were, this one may have been harder to do," he says. "It's a real challenge to make simple music, and lot of times we had to deliberately hold off and keep more space. This record is an exercise in restraint."

J.Period, John Legend & The Roots - Wake Up! Radio


Hosted by The Roots’ own Black Thought, WAKE UP! RADIO pays tribute to the legacy of soul music that paved the way for WAKE UP! and imagines a world where mainstream radio transmits music with a message. Employing an all-star cast of musical contemporaries (including John Legend & The Roots themselves), J.Period dissects, remixes and rebuilds the original recording sessions from the WAKE UP! album in an unprecedented manner, defying the conventional wisdom of what a “mixtape” can be—producing a full-fledged remix album in the process. The result is a treasure trove of powerful new music, produced and remixed exclusively by J.Period for WAKE UP! RADIO.

This is totally free, never ever forget to download!!!

Yolanda Be Cool Vs. Dcup - We No Speak Americano

People said
"We No Speak Americano" has a great, bouncing beat behind piano and keyboards, with a crazy little sound thrown in throughout. If you love Dance, Electronica, or House music, this one should be in your collection!

Wiki Says
"We No Speak Americano" is a song by Australian duo Yolanda Be Cool and producer DCUP. It was released on the independent Australian label Sweat It Out on 27 February 2010. The song samples the 1956 song "Tu vuò fà l'americano" by Renato Carosone, written by Carosone and Nicola Salerno. "We No Speak Americano" became a hit in Europe, Australia, and Latin America (where the song is also known as Pa-Panamericano) as well as a top 40 hit in the U.S. and Canada. It also won the 2010 ARIA award for "Best Dance Release."

I say
"This one is worth to download!!!"

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Jamie Foxx - Best Night Of My Life

Preview

Explicit version. Grammy nominated, Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx returns with his 2008 album Intuition. As a follow up to his platinum selling, J Records debut album Unpredictable, this album is sure to please with writing and production by The Dream, Timbaland, Sean Garrett, Tricky, Salaam Remi and Marsha Ambrosia. The first single, 'Just Like Me' features rapper T.I.

...Actually I don't recommend you to buy this CD, MP3 is enough. And "Stay away from this album" is the best I can say (Like a black spot on the sun). If you looking for a master piece or "A Grade" r&b, electro, hiphop album please look at his previous albums, they're all good to buy.

Adele - 21

Biography
In 2009, the British singer-songwriter-performer Adele took home a pair of Grammy Awards--including Best New Artist--for 19, a highly acclaimed debut album of songs which introduced a new and authentic young voice to the  world, expressing the bittersweet turbulence of adolescence awakening into adulthood.


Reviews
21 is the eagerly awaited sophomore album from British singer-songwriter Adele. It’s the follow up to Adele’s critically acclaimed, Grammy award winning debut album 19 (both named after her age at the time the songs were written). Recorded in Malibu and London, 21 offered Adele the opportunity to work with such luminary producers and songwriters as Rick Rubin, Paul Epworth, Ryan Tedder, Dan Wilson and Fraser T. Smith, as well as continuing to work with Francis “Eg” White and Jim Abbiss.