British Sensation....Craig David!

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Craig David born May 5, 2001 in Southhampton England is one of England's finest young R&B sensations. I found a love for Craig David’s music in the late 90’s before he was introduced to America. He along with Artful Dodger’s Mark Hill has produced some great remixed tunes.

David was influenced musically as a teenager by Terence Trent D’Arby, Sisqo and Donnell Jones and started writing his own tracks. “Fill Me In” became a hit for him in 2000 and he became the youngest British male solo artist to have a number one single at age 19. The track was released to the American market in 2001.

Discography

Born to do it (2001)

Slicker than your average (2002)

7 Days (single) (2002)

Story Goes (2005)

Story Goes (Tour Edition) (2006)

Trust Me (2008)

Greatest Hits (2008)

Signed Sealed Delivered (2010)

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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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Lionel Richie…Still The bomb!

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The first time I knew of Lionel Richie was when he joined the Commodores as lead singer in the early 70’s. Richie was born Lionel Brockman Richie Jr in Tuskegee, Alabama (home of Tuskegee University) which is where he attended college before becoming singer, songwriter and composer. While with the Commodores they had many successes (Easy, Three Times A Lady and Brick House).

Richie left the Commodores in 1981 and released his first (self-titled) solo album in 1982. The album hit No.3 on the charts and sold over 4 million copies. Over the span of his career he has done other major projects. He wrote and produced “Lady” for Kenny Rogers and today this song still remains one of Kenny’s most popular songs. He wrote, produced (and performed with Diana Ross) the title track for the motion picture “Endless Love” in 1981 at the request of the director “Franco Zeferelli”. The track spent 9 weeks at no.1 and garnered numerous award and became Motown’s all-time best selling single. In 1985 Richie co-wrote with Michael Jackson the global anthem “We Are The World”. The track included 45 top recording artists and won five Grammy Awards and helped raise millions of dollars for famine relief in Africa. In 1986 he won an Academy Award for best song for "Say You, Say Me" written for the motion picture "White Knights" starring Broadway star Gregory Hines and ballet star Mikhail Baryshnikov. He was also nominated the same year in the same category for “Miss Celie’s Blues from the Steven Spielberg film "The color Purple".

All of the above accomplishments were before I was even a Lionel Richie fan and only a lukewarm fan of the Commodores. I just remember feeling that Lionel Richie thought he was all that and a bag of chips when in actuality "He Was". His most recent albums “Coming Home” released in 2006 and "Just Go" released in May of 2009 proves that he’s still as talented as ever and I am definitely a fan!

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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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Cute, Sexy and Talented…Jay Sean!

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I saw Jay Sean’s photo before I heard his music but wasn’t very impressed. I was supporting a music artist friend on a voting site. The vote was for the top young r&b male singing artist or something pretty close to that. So when I saw Jay Sean I acknowledged his good looks ( he doesn’t have classic good looks but he is cute and can he take some gorgeous photo) but since I didn’t know who he was I dismissed the fact that he might actually have talent!There eventually came a time that I did get to hear his music and I instantly became a fan. He has an amazing voice and sports and array of love songs that have an exquisitely refreshing overtone.

Jay Sean was born Kamaljit Singh Jhooti (Indian/Punjabi heritage) on March 26, 1981 in Southall London. He’s a British R&B singer and sings under the Cash Money Record Label. His debut album ”Me Against Myself” was released in 2004 and he has since released two additional albums ”My Own Way” in 2008 under his own label Jayded and his latest album release ”All Or Nothing” featuring collaborations with Lil Wayne and Sean Paul and his first American release as well as his first release under the Cash Money/Universal Records Label. He gleaned his inspiration from such R&B artists as Jodeci, Joe & Brian McKnight. *One last little known fact. His first album outsold Jay-Z, Britney spears and Madonna.

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Jesse McCartney...Adorable & Talented!

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Jesse MCCartney has always been adorable and he is an amazing music artist! For me his breakout song was Beautiful Soul released in September 2004 and was included on the album by the same name. He also released his 2nd album in 2006 called Right Where You Want Me. The real challenge however came when Jesse debuted his 3rd album Departure in 2008. This album was a little different from his previous style. It’s a pop/RnB album and the first track off the album "Leavin" had an adult flavor and was an instant hit which was proven when the track went platinum! The video was definitely a new take on Jesse because he had a new look and was all grown up! The album was re-released as Departure "Recharged" in April 2009 with 4 new songs and a remix of “How do you sleep” featuring Ludacris. I personally love every song on the album!

When I listen to Jesse’s music it’s like listening to it for the first time. It’s that refreshing! He’s amazing on stage and engages his audience. His most recent tour was with American Idol star Jordan Sparks in 2009.

Jesse who recently celebrated his 23rd birthday on April 9, 2010 was born in New York and started out as a member of a boy band "Dream Street" until 2002. Over the years Jesse has contributed to many Disney soundtracks, won several awards, co-wrote Leona Lewis' hit song Bleeding Love, participated in the "Come Together Now" charity project in 2005 for the benefit of 2004 Asian Tsunami and the 2005 Hurricane Katrina victims and has done some acting including appearing on the noted soap opera “All My children from 1998-2001 and has guest starred on Law and Order and Law and Order SVU. More recently he was the voice of Theodore in Alvin & the Chipmunk: The Squeakquel and stars as Andy a football star on Greek which premiers on the ABC Family network.

Jesse is a very well-rounded person and will be releasing his 4th album this year (2010) which will have even more of an RnB/Urban flavor than Departure! I can’t wait! All the best Jesse!

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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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