Chris Brown…The Man & His Music!

The amazingly talented Christopher Maurice Brown aka "Chris Brown" was born May 5, 1989 in Tappahannock, Virginia population 2000! Chris is tall (sexy), good-looking, talented, a singer and a dancer and ladies lets admit he can rock a photo. Chris has been a dancer since he was 2 but didn’t discover that he could also sing until he was eleven but considered rapping before deciding to be a vocalist.

At 13 Chris was discovered by a production team who organized an audition with “Def Jam”. At 15 he was sent to perform for “L.A. Reid” and was signed to Jive Records in 2004. In 2005 Chris Brown released his first studio album (self-titled) which generated a Billboard Hot 100 number-one debut single for "Run It". There were two additional top 10 singles off the album "Yo (excuse me miss)" and "Say Goodbye". Technically “Gimmee That” was the 3rd single and was not originally included on the album but later added. His single "Say Goodbye" is also featured on the “Step Up” Soundtrack. The album itself debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 selling over 155,000 copies in its first week of sales, certified “Double Platinum” 5 weeks later and within a year went "Double Platinum". His 2nd album “Exclusive” was released in 2007 and he had his 2nd US hit “Kiss Kiss”. His 3rd single “With you” reached No 2 on the billboard Top 100. His 3rd album release "Graffiti" was released in 2009 and did not do as well as it probably would have due to the Rihanna incident because most people cannot separate the artist from the man. This was not Chris’s best work but the album did deserve a chance and real fans would have bought the album or not bought the album but the decision would have been based on the album. Chris currently has two new singles out "Deuces" and "No B.S."

In addition to Chris’s solo success he has been featured on several other hits such as "No Air" with Jordan Sparks, "Shortie Like Mine" with rapper Bow Wow and "Shawty Get Loose" with Lil Mama and T-Pain.

In 2007 Chris appeared in the movie "Stomp The Yard" as well as the Christmas movie "This Christmas". He has also appeared in some episodes of the OC which was cancelled in February 2007. Most recently Chris performed a tribute to Michael Jackson at the BET Awards on Sunday June 27, 2010. You can read more on Chris Brown and his BET Performance here.

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The Beautiful & Talented...Laura Izibor!

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This is how I discovered Laura Izibor’s music and has since been very proud of her. Last year I was voting for another artist that I really liked on a site for new artist video and loving music as I do I decided to check out some of the other videos of artist I had never heard of . The video was for ”From My Heart To Your” and I loved the energy in the video. The beat was alive, her voice was amazing and it didn’t hurt that she’s a beautiful woman. I bought her album and I’ve been a fan every since.

Laura Izibor, born in May 1987 is a 23 year old Irish R&B singer from Dublin Ireland and her debut Album ”Let The Truth Be Told” was released in Ireland in May 2009 and in the US in June of 2009. It’s an amazing album. The single ”Shine” from the album was the lead track for the movie "Nanny Diaries" and has also been featured in “A Special K” commercial. The track ”mmm” another track from the album can be heard on the Why did I get married Soundtrack and the track ”Carousel” is featured in the movie P.S. I Love You. Laura performed and was the victim in the 100th episode of “Bones” and has opened in concert for Aretha Franklin& John Legend!

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Hottie from “Making The Band 4” ... Donnie Klang!

Donnie Klang is a refreshing new artist from season 3 of Making the Band 4 and he is talented! His debut album titled “Just A Rolling Stone” is currently in stores. The album is off the chain and has some great club music.

Donnie is signed to Bad boy records’ and was originally tried out for a spot to be part of a band but Diddy felt his potential would be best recognized as a solo act and boy was he right!

Donnie has always it seemed been in the entertainment business; modeling as a kid, film work as an adolescent and finally decided he wanted to pursue music in high school, ergo his appearance on making the band.

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Adam Lambert...Finally Giving Him Recognition!

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 American Idol 2009 (season 8) runner up Adam Lambert was not one of my favorites on the show. I recall voting for him one time because I really loved his unique take on "Tracks of my tears". Once I knew it was between him and Kris Allen for the title of American Idol I urged all my friends and acquaintances to vote for Kris and the outcome pleased me to no end. I just did not like Adam. I felt he was too over the top, too flamboyant...simply too out there.

To prove my point, when Adam was asked to perform at the American Music Awards his performance was so over the top complaints were rolling in before the show was even over. I understand the desire to be different, but your actions can't deeply offend society as a whole. For instance, the idea of two women regardless of the connection has never been considered taboo and when Britney Spears and Madonna kissed it wasn't a big deal or a shocker. People I feel were more fascinated than anything. Adam (considered a glam rocker) on the other hand likes to shock people but society is not ready for two guys kissing on stage or for face in crotch entertainment so they took the stance that this was offensive behavior. Adam felt more discriminated against than anything else. Now the idea of two guys kissing turns me on greatly...but that's just me. On the other hand, since then Adam has toned his behavior down a little or at least I'm not aware of any bad behavior, but then again I'm not a fan so I wouldn't necessarily know what he was up to!

I recently had the pleasure of seeing Adam on American Idol as a mentor during Elvis week. I was pleased as punch with the job he did but I must admit the contestants he was mentoring don't exactly have "think outside the box" personalities so fell short of having what should have been a really groovy night. Is it me or has the quality of the idol contestants gone down a little. It takes more than a pretty voice!!! In any case I thought Adam did a great job in his capacity as mentor. I also loved his live laser performance...and while I am not now and never will be an Adam Lambert fan, I do kind of find myself liking him more as a person and I think he is a great entertainer, something I was unable to do while he was a contestant on American Idol. I have since had the chance to check out some of his music. I don't think I will ever be a fan of his music but I wish him much success!

His album "For Your Entertainment" is now in stores and features the song by the same name that was performed on the American music Awards!

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Laura Bell Bundy…The New Hottie in Country Music!

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What an amazing voice! The first time I heard her sing I became a fan. She’s beautiful, talented, full of good vibrations and a southern girl. It doesn’t get any better than that.

Laura, a Lexington Kentucky native had a recurring role on the soap The Guiding Light, she has starred on Broadway in Hairspray, Wicked and Legally Blonde for which she received a Tony Award nomination. Over the years she has starred in several television shows including Cold Case and Veronica Mars. She also has movie credits which include “Dream Girls, Jumanji, Life with Mikey and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

Laura moved to Nashville in late 2008 to pursue her country music career. She signed a record contract with Mercury Records and released her debut album ”Achin and Shakin” on April 13, 2010 which features the hit single ”Giddy On Up”.

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The New Sexy in Country Music…Chuck Wicks!

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Young, adorable and talented and thanks to a recent stint on dancing with the stars, he can dance! Dancing with the stars is where I took notice of Chuck where he partnered with his former girlfriend Julianne Hough and more recently I started to enjoy his music. He has a very masculine, sweet sound that keeps me hanging on his every word and hungering for more when it’s over.

Chuck, a singer/songwriter was born Charles Elliott Wicks in Smyrna, Delaware discovered his desire to pursue a career in country music while attending college and shortly thereafter moved to Nashville in 2002. He signed a recording contract with RCA Records in 2007 and that same year in September released his debut single “Stealing Cinderella” which was his breakout hit, then went on to release his debut album in January 2008.

It took 4 years for Chuck to to find his niche in the music business but he never thought of giving up. He worked hard and believed in himself and it paid off. His new single was released on May 18, 2008 and it has a hot sexy new video to go with it. I’m looking forward to the new album!!!

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Flash in the Pan...Eamon!

I don't think so! Now he may be gone from the scene forever since I cannot find any information as to what he is up to these days but he definitely had talent. So for all you people spreading negativity about a one hit wonder across the net, you obviously have not listened to his albums. Eamon has great musicality and every song tells a story. He has a great sound with doo-wop inspired vocals and a great beat and if I had to gauge an opinion "Fuck It" was a hit and was the song that got him noticed but it wasn't even his best song!!!

Eamon was born Eamon Doyle on September 19, 1984 in New York. He released two full length albums "I don't want you back" and "Love & Pain". The thing eamon and his people failed to realize was that the world can be a really fickle place. It's been stated that he lost all credibility with the American public when they found out that the reply from "Frankie" with "Fuck you right back" turned out to be a publicity stunt (an unecessary one) but for me talent is talent and if you're a fan you're a fan. Singers are not super heros, not above reproach, they have shortcomings! alas, I'll miss you anyway Eamon!

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Jason Derulo...Smokin!

I am a hardcore fan of 21 year old Derulo! He hails from Miami, my neck of the woods and was discovered by music producer J.R. Rotem and mentored by American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi. Even though he has written music for Cash Money Records and for other artists such as Danity Kane and Donnie Klang Jason didn't release a first single himself until May 2009 titled "Whatcha Say". The single was a major hit in several countries. His self-titled debut album was released March 2, 2010 and has produced an amazing 9 hits. I purchased the album and rarely do you ever buy an album without at least one song that you don't particularly like...well I dare you to find one on this album. My favorite song off the album...I can't pick just one but I do like "Ridin solo". More recently Jason performed on American Idol and his performance was awesome! I wish Jason much success on his future endeavors!

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