Christina Aguilera - Not Myself Tonight VIDEO

Fantastic, fun, crazy video - well done Xtina! If I hear one person compare this video, the song, or Christina herself to Lady Gaga, I'm going to implode, that's right, I will implode and then disappear.

They both have blond hair, can sing and like to mix up styles. That's where it ends. they are two pop stars on similar paths, that's it. No one is copying anyone. If anyone read Christina article's in 2006/2007 right after "Back to Basics" came out - she said her next album would be a complete turn around from the retro old school sounds. The next album (Bionic) would be current and make you move. Lady gaga wasn't even around then, correction, she was, but she was Stefanie G.... Great job Christina, your material is growing on me and I am digging it!

Christina Aguilera - NOT MYSELF TONIGHT snippet

When I first heard this, I thought "lackluster," "been there," my tune has changed. I suddenly love this track and I completely feel it. Her promo team should get fucking medals for the buzz they are creating - great work!


WORLD PREMIERE video 4/30 on Vevo!

Toni Braxton Killing It on Ellen! MAKE MY HEART!

Go Toni!

Check out Toni killin' it on Ellen earlier today!


Head over to CENTRIC to listen to Toni's new album, "Pulse!"

Head over to www.tonibraxton.com to pre-order the album now!

Toni's new album PULSE is in stores & online everywhere May 4th! Make sure you check out the exclusive PULSE preorder bundles available only on ToniBraxton.com!

MAY SHOWS
5/4 - Today Show | 7AM ET on NBC
5/5 - Wendy Williams | 10:00am ET / 4:00PM PST on FOX
5/25 - Lopez Tonight | 11PM ET on TBS

Kelly Rowland single - Commander

LOVE THIS!

I just read some other blogs mentioning Kelly abandoning her urban fans and audience and that this will never get played on urban radio, also that she's just following Rihanna, Gaga, etc...

HELL YEAH TO THAT!  Shes abandoning her audience?  Her valuable fans that ate up her cd's and singles?  Are you whacked out of your f***ing mind?  What? - the under 500,000 fans that bought "Simple Deep" and the way under 500,000 fans that bought "Ms. Kelly?"  The fact is, very few people would call themselves Kelly Rowalnd fans. Some people dont even know who Kelly Rowland is...we're in anew generation.  For her to want to follow in footsteps on soemthing that works, whats happening in American music today - GO ON MISS KELLY!

This is a fantastic pop/dance track - I hope it gets radio play.  But if it doesn't, we're in 2010 and it doesn't even matter.  How many people really listen to radio, like hard core radio fans.  Play on....

Mariah carey - I Want To Know What Love Is - 26 Weeks at Number 1

This is crazy!  Mariah's "I want to Know What Love Is" cover has been number one in Brazil for 26 weeks!  It is a good track and never got the attention it deserved here in the States. 

From mariah carey.com

Mariah's "I Want To Know What Love Is" continues to top the official Brazilian Airplay chart for 26 consecutive weeks!

Mariah's cover of the Foreigner classic has the distinction of being the longest chart-topper in the history of the Crowley Broadcast Analysis.

The song has been at #1 since October 2009 and is the biggest hit of 2010 so far in Brazil after having spent 32 weeks in the Top 100 Brazil (international and domestic repertoire.) Congratulations MC!

Ciara - Ride VIDEO

Ciara's new single, RIDE, off of her next album, "Basic Instinct,'" was released. Ciara always brings:

1. Good dancing
2. Great Janet 1992 vocals (that's a compliment)
3. A good beat

But this is not clicking, I dont "HAVE TO HAVE IT!" Kind of like the new Christina Aguilera single, I'm okay without it. If I hear it on the radio, "yay!" Other than that, Ill wait for the album or whatever. The video is something I could've created. I expected mopre, especially after her weird "Fantasy Ride" mess up. (I would blame the label for that)

Janelle Monae - The ARCHANDROID Official Cover

SICK!

The Hills promos

Are the season 6 and season 5 promos for the Hills and City just super awesome or what! Like great production!

Season 6 - Song: Little Boots - New In Town

The Hills (Season 5) - MTV Shows

Season 5 - Song; Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Heads Will Roll

The Hills (Season 5) - MTV Shows

Toni Braxton's 'Hands Tied' Video

Janelle Monae - "The ArchAndroid" Trailer

www.janellemonae.com

BRINK magazine CONNECT

Lady Gaga Arrives in Japan

All I have to say is...doesn't she ever just want to dress down?

Toni Braxton - Make My Heart Video

A bit low budget, but it totally works. This song is the jam, c'mon song, hit, pop, make it word!

Reebcca Correia - Heaven Sent LIVE

Stellar - check this girl out. Does everything herself, words, lyrics, etc...

www.rebeccacorreia.com

Janelle Monae Tightrope ft. Big Boi VIDEO

As much as I prefer her other single,"Cold War," a bit more, this is still a great track. There is something about Janelle Monae that just screams "quality." Love her. "ArchAndroid" album out mid-may. For more info www.janellmonae.com

Robyn Teaser

Thanks to PopJustice for this gem.

Body Talk Pt.1 is coming! from Robyn on Vimeo.

‘Body Talk 1’ Tracklisting:

1. Don’t Fucking Tell Me What To Do
2. Fembot
3. Dancing On My Own
4. Cry When You Get Older
5. Dance Hall Queen
6. None Of Dem
7. Hang With Me (acoustic)
8. Jag Vet En Dejlig Ro

Wynter Gordon - Dirty Talk

Wynter Gordon is kicking the beats on her "Dirty Talk" single. Produced by David Guetta, this single is hot. I cannot imagine this played on radio, but definitely club friendly. Check it out and let me know what you think. Remixes are available on iTunes now and an album should be out later this year. I like her.

www.wyntergordon.com/

Why Toni Braxton is Not Connecting To An Audience

Toni Braxton's new serially delayed album, PULSE, is scheduled for a May 4th release date.  In the past six months she has released three (four with a remix) singles from the album.  In my opinion all the singles are fantastic.  She's got that Ryan Tedder repeat chorus sound and it works on both "Yesterday" and "Hands Tied."  "Make My Heart" has one of the best and smoothest bridges I have heard in a long time.  That song is jam along with the horns and beats that make it pop. So why is this not connecting, why is this not on the radio.  They are all, especially "Yesterday," sure fire hits.

She has the album cover, tracklist, pre-order and music videos out or coming out.  Miss Braxton is on the cover of a few mags and is on the talk show circuit (Wendy Williams etc).  Whats the problem?  I think it may have to do with what Janet said recently about "That's The Way Love Goes."  That track would never be a hit today.  We are so consumed with Lady Gaga and one hit wonders (sorry Jason Derulo/Iyaz/Taio/etc) that other talented veterans are getting left behind.  Don't get me started on "Up Out My Face" by Mariah isn't a hit!

It seems that if it doesn't pop from the get go its done.  Sometimes it takes time to get to know a song or a track and really appreciate it.  I think that's the problem here with Toni. 

1.  She has to get back in with her old audience.
Connect with your old listeners, reconnect, reconnect, reconnect.  Find them, seek them out, what do they watch, who do they listen to?

2.  Connect with new audiences.
 Tweet about whats happening, social network til it hurts.  Talk about Gaga, make a bold statement. 

3.  VIDEO stirring...
WE have a video for "Yesterday" and vids are coming out for "Makes My Heart" and "Hands Tied" - get yourself some clean controversy.  You're a classy act Toni, keep it that way, but mix that pot up ala Robin Givens "He Wasn't Man Enough."

 That's enough for now, but keep your eye open for new Toni and more Toni.  I just hope it pops and connects.

Toni Braxton - Pulse Tracklisting and Release Info

1. Yesterday
2. Make My Heart
3. Hands Tied
4. Woman
5. If I Have To Wait
6. Lookin’ At Me
7. Wardrobe
8. Hero
9. No Way
10. Pulse
11. Why Won’t You Love Me

Nicki Minaj- Massive Attack VIDEO

Janet Jackson - Nothing VIDEO