Monday, August 26, 2013

Danity Kane officially returns + Announce new comeback Single "Rage"


Danity Kane are OFFICIALLY making their comeback to the music scene again, after disbanding in 2008. Four of the five members: Dawn Richard, Aubrey O'Day, Shannon Bex, and Aundrea Fimbres has signed on for the reunion. D. Woods in the end decided not to return. The foursome are recording new music for their upcoming third full-length album, which set to hit stores later this year. Last night, they walked the red carpet together at 2013 Video Music Awards and gave some interviews.

The ladies spoke to Billboard about getting back together, their highly-anticipated single, and more.


They confirmed that their new single is titled "Rage", which was produced by their longtime collaborators The Stereotypes. The hitmakers were responsible for producing the group's hit single "Damaged". Dawn talked about what we can expect from the song. She said it's nothing we've heard from them before, it will have a "LIVE" sound. Meaning live guitars, live drums, with a rock vibe.

I'm looking forward to hearing what they have in store.

Colette Carr releases long-awaited debut album "Skitszo"


Singer-rapper Colette Carr has released her debut album "The Skitszo Collection".

Starting in November 2012, "Skitszo" was released as four digital EP installments. Each of them contained four tracks each and were revealed every two months leading up the official album release. The album includes all the tracks from those EP's, plus four new unheard tracks, making it a total of 20. Colette co-wrote all of the songs on Skitszo and collaborated with well-know producers RedOne, Martin "Cherry Cherry Boom Boom" Kierszenbaum, Frankmusik and The Cataracs. 

She described the style of the album as "musically schizophrenic".


Music Videos:
"F16"

The Skitszo Collection is a tribute to Carr's uncle, who was schizophrenic:

"It's also a tribute to my uncle who suffered from schizophrenia, but more than that it’s a tribute to the man who showed me what true and pure creativity was before he passed away two years ago", said Carr.

"I'm not gonna say this wasn't high-speed stakes", confesses Colette. "I definitely could have driven off the Autobahn at any point, but it led to some of the most exciting musical experiences of my life and I couldn't be prouder of this album and my Goers for spurring me on like the thrill-seeking maniacs they are".

Buy Colette Carr - "The Skitszo Collection" [Album] - HERE

You can purchase the album on iTunes and stores now.

Video Premiere: Mutya/Keisha/Siobhan - Flatline


The original Sugababes Mutya/Keisha/Siobhan has premiered of their music video for "Flatline". The track serves as the first official single from their upcoming album, which is set to be released this Fall in the UK via Polydor Records.

The video was directed by KT Auleta, the trio follows goes for a stroll on the beach, pose on a bicycle, and they have a good in time in the dessert with a marching band.

Their new single "Flatline" will be available to purchase on September 15th in the UK.

Check out the video, after the jump.



Sunday, August 25, 2013

[Single Review]: The Saturdays - Gentleman


Don't know about you, but for me The Saturdays music started to take a turn for the worst starting with their 2011 album "On The Radar". Not too say it didn't have some great tracks because it did, but not that many. When I heard "Gentleman", I literally though about wiping my hands with them, due to being unhappy about the music choices they're making.

Let's start with the music video shall we.

The video shows them all in a outside setting, hanging up clothes, mowing the lawn, working in the garden, and dressing as men. Rochelle was heavily pregnant at the time and was clear that they were trying to hide it as much as possible for this. The whole out door activity boring and pointless, like seriously what was the point of it?.............I'll wait. The close-up shots didn't do the video justice at all. The girls are obviously gorgeous, but the make-up put on them didn't look natural, it looked very cheap. Towards the end of the video the female and male versions come together. Those red dresses were a mess (with the exception of Mollie's and maybe Una), enough said. Some of them looked really good when they were dressed as men.


When it comes to the track itself, the lyrics are hilarious and not cute at all. Its a lot raunchier than any other song they have out. Some dirty lines were "you're not a lady if you're always on your knees", and "I let you taste my rainbow"

The song's major flaw is the horrible name-dropping rap at the end:

I need a Ryan Gosling, I need a Robert Pattinson / Somebody I can take to Mama, I need to find my Obama / I need a Jonas Brother and, how about a Denzel Washington? / I need a Kellen Lutz, and a Channing Tatum, throw 'em my way, I'll date 'em / I need a Drake, I need a Ludacris, I need a Wheezy, I don't care who he is / Heard 'em say I need a Kanye, he ain't a gentleman, but I'll have him anyway / George Clooney, Lamar Odom, Larry King, I like 'em older / All the gentleman from all around the world, holla at me, holla at me, let me be your girl

One of the lyrics in that rap didn't make any sense what so ever: "I need a Kanye, he ain't a gentleman, but I'll have him anyway". The song is about wanting a "Gentleman" right, he's not one, but they'll have him anyway. Is that contradicting or what?

Overall, not a fan of this at all. I understand wanting to change things up and not wanting to go the safe route, but this is a no no. The single debuted at #14 on the UK Single Chart, further proving it wasn't really liked among the fans. I say leave the shit off the upcoming new album. The ladies just released a new single titled "Disco Love" and like I stated before I love it, its a major step up from this trash.

Check out the singles B-Side "Wildfire", which sounds pretty good.


Skarf's 1st mini-album "Luv Virus" out now


Korean-Singapore girl group Skarf are back after debuting last year, with their first mini-album "Luv Virus".

The album has a total of 5 tracks: the title track "Luv Virus" (Check out the music video here), "Anymore", "Sunny Day", "My Turn", and "Bye Bye Bye".

The title track was composed by the hitmaker behind Orange Caramel's "Lipstick" and Ailee's "Heaven".

The physical album is available to purchase on Yesasia, Kpop Town, Kpop Mart, or if your in Korea Soribada, MelOn, Olleh Music and Bugs. You can also buy the album internationally on iTunes now.

Buy Skarf - "Luv Virus" [EP] - HERE

Listen to the tracks, after the jump.


Luv Virus

Anymore

Sunny Day

My Turn

Bye Bye Bye

Video Premiere: Skarf - Luv Virus


Girl group Skarf premiered the music video for their latest single "Luv Virus". It's the title track to their first mini-album also called "Luv Virus".

The group debuted in August of last year with their single "Oh! Dance". The group consists five members: Ferlyn, Tasha, Jenny, JooA, and Hana. Before their return, the group went thought a small line-up change. Sol left and was replaced by JooA and Hana. Ferlyn and Tasha are from Singapore, while Jenny and JooA are Korean. Hana is Japanese but has lived in Korea since she was young.

The song is about girls talking about the good things about love. In the visual, the girls go on a trip. They ride in a old fashion bus and stop to have a lovely picnic.

Check out the video, after the jump.



Billboard: Canadian Hot 100 Singles (8/31/2013)


Here is the Billboard: Canadian Hot 100 Singles for 8/31/2013.

Check it out.