In 2004, at 13yrs old JoJo made her mark on the pop charts with the hit single “Leave (Get Out).” Her debut album “JoJo” and follow up “The High Road” which produced the empowering “Too Little, Too Late,” collectively sold over 7 million copies world wide. JoJo suffered from a record label dispute which stalled …
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Jewel Picks Up The Pieces
Jewel emerged on the music scene in 1995 – having spent her childhood living on a homestead in Alaska, she didn’t exactly have it easy. At age 8, she would occpany her parents’ entertainment act playing in hotels and local bars. By 18, she left Alaska for Califorina where she found herself homeless living out …
Janet Jackson Can’t Sleep
Janet Jackson can’t sleep these days, why? Because she is preparing for a world tour and working on a new album. After years out of the spotlight, coping with the loss of her brother and focusing on her marriage to billionaire businessman Wissam Al Mana, Janet has returned. Teaming up with longtime producers Jimmy Jam …
Shamir: Reluctant Star On the Rise
On first listen, you might not know if Shamir is male or female and he is just fine with that. Shamir, the 20yr old, self-described pansexual, Las Vegas native, is setting the music industry a blaze with his androgynous “countertenor” vocals and infectious 80s electro-pop, R&B and classic house beats. Shamir’s debut album Ratchet, released …
Missy Elliott: Don’t Call It a Comeback, She’s Here to Stay!
When Missy Elliott made a surprise performance during Katy Perry’s halftime show, I jumped out of my seat, screamed “YES” and thought Missy is gonna slay this and show these kids how it’s done. Then I remembered it had been ten years since Missy’s last studio album The Cookbook and that a whole generation didn’t …
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Adam Lambert Poised for Success with Upcoming Release
It’s been three years since Adam Lambert released new music and frankly speaking, I haven’t been compelled to listen since his 2009 hit single “Whataya Want from Me.” It’s not that Adam lacks talent, he’s got plenty of that. His voice and showmanship a standout since his days on American Idol. Lambert, one of the …
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