Dive!

Usher is releasing his 4th single, Dive, from "Looking For Myself" (Climax, Lemme See, Scream).  Check out his newest video here!  This is probably the best R&B track on his album, but the album is really well done and there is definitely a growth from Usher that can be seen from each album musically and personally.   As far as male R&B hitmakers - Usher is the best in the world.  His pop crossover success makes him have equal success on Pop and Urban radio and charts.

Leona's Back!

One of my favorite artists, Leona Lewis, will be releasing her 3rd album, Glass Heart later this year, after a 1-year set back to re-design the album to make it even better!

This 2nd single release from Glass Heart, Trouble, shows a darker side to Leona, but also opens up a new type of album for her to develop as an artist - which is very hard to do.  The partnership with Childish Gambino is an INCREDIBLE idea, because his rapping works so well with the tone and melody of this new single. 

Can't wait to hear more from Leona!

Late Night Post - HELLO!

Anyone who knows me, knows how much I love Karmin!  Besides being a great looking duo, both Nick and Amy exude personality on stage and behind the scenes.  Just watch Amy sing on AGT - where she just always shows how happy she is to be doing what she does.  Brokenhearted marked their first US PLATINUM selling record, and hopefully HELLO will follow!  They are LA Reid's first signing at the NEW EPIC RECORDS, and also the first to get a PLATINUM record.  (I have a feeling next week, Cher Lloyd may be getting a plaque for WANT U BACK!)

X Factor UK 2011 Finalists

There has been some incredible debut singles released by 3 XF finalists in the UK.  Misha B, Amelia Lily, and winners Little Mix have all released some great singles/videos for the public and they are probably 3 of the best debut singles to come out of XF!

I hope to see these 3 acts come to debut in the USA within the next year like Cher and 1D - I predict massive things for them with the right marketing and team behind them!  

Take a listen:

Winner's Little Mix - WINGS (digital release: August 26)

3rd Place Amelia Lily - You Bring Me Joy (digital release: Sept. 2)

4th Place Misha B - Home Run (UK Official No. 11)

Time flies!

Wow!  It's been a while since I've posted last, but I am now done working in NYC with EMI!  And now I'll start posting some of my favorite songs, some of which will start to gain some momentum on the charts within the next few weeks:

X Factor winner Melanie Amaro's Debut single: Don't Fail Me Now.  No release date for radio or digital download is yet to appear, but this song has all of the elements to become a huge hit!



Labrinth's next single release off of his incredible debut album, Electronic Earth.  This is TREATMENT.  This single will be released on September 5th in the UK for radio. 

Olly Murs' debut USA single feat Chiddy Bang, Heart Skips A Beat, is finally gaining a lot of momentum on the Billboard Pop Charts, and with recent radio play throughout the nation, you can see his single slowly growing in sales on iTunes.

The Queen Brat, or Cher Lloyd, is really taking to the USA like a PRO!  Her fans flock to her and close down ice cream parlors in California - and her USA debut single, Want U Back, is already certified GOLD, with airplay gaining to hopefully secure her a Billboard TOP 10 within the next few weeks.  She is now sitting at 13.