Rita Ora just released the video for her fifth and probably last single from her debut album ORA. The video was released via HungerTV's website, and the producer was the famous fashion photographer Rankin. As you may know, Facemelt is the single I am talking about, and it is the first track on Rita's album. It is also the shortest track on the album with the length of 1:33. And it is such a shame considering the fact it is a smash. Produced by the amazing DJ Switch (who worked with M.I.A., Beyonce etc.) it is a definite stand out on the album. The sick beats and even sicker lyrics are what made the song so infectiously good. And I was hoping we would get some extended version with the video. But, I was wrong. The video lasts, like the song, a bit more than a minute and a half. And the video is pretty good. Rita looks hot while posing behind red velvet and showing her assets. I am not sure how many people will buy a single that is this short, and kinda unfinished, but I guess that's what the sexy video is there for.
It's been exactly four years since Little Boots released her debut album Hands. I remember what a wind of fresh air this girl was. Her songs sounded just too cool and they were catchy as hell. But she never was a huge success she deserves to be. Now, she is back with her second album, and a video for the fourth single from that album. When I first heard Broken Record, I wasn't so much into it. It was cool, but I never gave it a second spin. Now that the video is here, and I hear the song again, I have to say, I was mistaken. There is something about this song, something you can't point your finger to, but it makes the song stand out. Maybe it's the cool beats or (again) a catchy chorus. Not sure, but I actually like the song very much. It's still not New In Town or Meddle, but it's close. I am glad Little Boots is back, and I sure hope she will have the chart success she deserves.
So after Work became a top 20 hit in the UK, it was only a matter of time until we heard a follow-up single from Iggy. And now that single is out. Well, on YouTube at least. The second single from Iggy's debut album The New Classic is titled Bounce. And while i liked Work, I was never really blown away by it. But I am absolutely amazed by what Iggy served up now. The song is more in the dance genre than the previous single, and it is such a fun song. It's a definite summer jam, a song that will get the party going. Iggy isn't rapping too much this time, but just like with Nicki Minaj, I think Iggy will do good with these pop-dance songs. And I just got to add Ms. Azelea looks amazing on the cover of the single.
It's finally here. Ever since it was announced that Beyonce and Andre 3000 would cover Amy Winehouse's hit Back To Black, everyone was eager to hear how that would turn out. A snippet was made available a couple of days ago, and the critics weren't blown away. Now that the full song is here, they are still underwhelmed. The few reviews I have read have really bashed the song. So, I expected the song to be bad. But after hearing it for the first time, I have to say it actually isn't. It's pretty good to be honest. Yes, it is not as good as the original, but in its own way this version is nice. I really like the slow and smooth beat and Beyonce's sexy voice. Even Andre, who I don't like very much, is good here. It will take me a few more spins to give my final opinion, but for now, I really think this cover was done nicely.
Jason Derulo released the lyric video for his first single of the yet-untitled third album. The title of the song is The Other Side and Derulo has stated the song was written for his girlfriend, Jordin Sparks. By the lyrics you can definitely see it was meant for someone special. The song has a nice rhythm, the lyrics are well written, and even though I don't like Jason for using too much autotune, here his voice sounds fine. The only thing I think this video doesn't need is Jason. While his dancing is good, it might draw attention from the lyrics (and this is a lyric video!). Oh, and the sweater he's wearing is so bad, I can't find words to describe it.
I've been waiting for Kelis to release something new for what appears to be too long. Her last album Flesh Tone was an amazing dance album, and I can honestly say I liked each and every one of the songs on the album. So, when I heard there is a new Kelis track on the web, I was excited to hear it. And after I listened to it, I am not sure how I feel about it. I expected that Kelis will continue in the same direction, stick to the dance genre, but she did a one-eighty and returned to the type of music she first did when she came on to the scene. I don't dislike her previous music, but I really feel Kelis fits perfectly in the dance genre. Yes, Milkshake, Bossy and all the other previous songs were great, but Acapella and 4th of July were iconic. So when I heardJerk Ribs I was confused to say the least. It's good, Kelis' voice is still great, there are horns in the song, but I am not sure if this is the direction I wanna see Kelis going in for the next album. Maybe it will take me a few spins to actually see how good this song is. We'll see.
