Saturday, August 18, 2012

Introducing: K. Rose

Moving up through the ranks of the hip-hop-pop scene, this 19-year-old is poised to soon become a pop superstar. K. Rose is making waves with her debut track "Sleep When I'm Dead" and it's all for good reason. The track is a bass-heavy, pounding pop anthem all about pushing forward and not, well, sleeping. It's a massive number and she handles it well.

Growing up with a performance background, having gone to a performing arts school and perfecting her hip-hop persona, K. Rose is teaming up with the likes of Cool and Dre and Interscope Records, which is all very exciting. Steve Angello, of Swedish House Mafia, helped co-pen "Sleep When I'm Dead" along with the young singer while .

Homegirl can definitely spit out some pretty sweet verses and the dubstep breakdown in the song is absolutely stunning. Plus, how many of us just want to walk around chanting "Watch Me Work"?!  She's definitely someone to pay attention to in the future, so get K. Rose on your radar!!

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

New Video: Azealia Banks - "Van Vogue"

Following up the second single off her debut EP 1991, rap songstress Azealia Banks has released the video for her third promotional single, "Van Vogue." The track, full of sleek and moody beats, as well as the occasional dog WOOF! is signature Banks, with her stellar delivery and genius lyrical skill. The video is just as perfect, with some stunning production, Azealia playing in some water, and a much more minimalist, glam feel from her video for "Liquorice."Overall it has got some serious bite to it that I'm really digging. The whole Azealia Banks is Queen campaign is pretty dope. I'm curious to see where the "HUNGER" title card at the end goes. Check it out!

Kelly Clarkson - "Get Up (A Cowboys Anthem)"


Who wants to play football? I sure do! The amazing and wonderful Kelly do-no wrong Clarkson has just premiered her new song for Pepsi's upcoming NFL feature! The four artists involved were asked to write an anthem about their hometown team and for Kelly that means the Dallas Cowboys. "Get Up (A Cowboys Anthem)" is a pop-tacualr stomper that is just fun and makes me want to dance. It's nothing super groundbreaking but just another step for Kelly toward total world domination. Take a listen below!
Kelly Clarkson "Get Up (A Cowboys Anthem)" by Pepsi NFL Anthems

Neon Hitch - "Gold"

One of my favorite artists of late, Neon Hitch has released her second official single off her upcoming album Beg, Borrow and Steal, which is due out later this year. The track is titled "Gold," features a guest verse by Tyga and was co-written with the help of Bruno Mars. The new song is much more radio-ready than the risque "Fuck U Betta" and is sure to help her get some serious airtime before the new album drops. "Gold" is a funky and upbeat bouncing number that has some pretty great production behind it. I'm feeling it and it just gets me more excited for her new album!

Monday, August 13, 2012

The Spice Girls SLAYED The Closing Ceremony

Stop what you're doing.

If you have been living under a rock for the past two weeks and missed out on all the action that was the Olympics and somehow didn't know that the original, most spectacular girls group of all time were performing at the Closing Ceremony, don't worry. It's here.

Yes, last night the Spice Girls performed for what is expected to be their last time as a full group to an audience of what is estimated to be over 1 billion. The group performed their hit tracks "Wannabe" and "Spice Up Your Life" to a thoroughly entertained audience in the show-stopping performance of the night. No, I'm not exaggerating.


The show was spectacular, featuring each of the five arriving in specially decorated iconic black London cabs and a more mature Spice-inspired look. In short, it was awesome and I have rewatched it a countless amount of times.

In their first performance together since their 2008 reunion tour, the Spice Girls have been delivering hits for the past 16 years and their reunion was the most phenomenal thing on Earth. Don't try and tell me otherwise. They helped close the show of the London 2012 games and did it in such breathtaking style that I couldn't function for an hour afterward.

Now, in case you are wanting to get a second viewing of the Girls' major show, here it is. Now get on with it and SPICE UP YOUR LIFE!!!!!