20-year-old North Carolina native Porter Robinson is the latest dance music prodigy, having toured with superstar DJs like Skrillex and Tiesto. His current single Language is turning into a big international hit, reaching no.1 on the iTunes dance chart in America and entering the U.K. chart at no.9 this weekend. His musical style is electro… Continue reading Future Stars: Porter Robinson (Ministry of Sound)
Month: August 2012
Future Stars: Naughty Boy (Virgin Records)
Shahid Khan, also known as Naughty Boy, is the latest producer to decide he wants a bit of the spotlight for himself. He will release his debut album Hotel Cabana in 2013, but the first single will be much sooner, a song called Wonder which features his regular collaborator Emeli Sandé. Like an urban equivalent… Continue reading Future Stars: Naughty Boy (Virgin Records)
Future Stars: Bridgit Mendler (Hollywood Records)
I wasn’t that impressed by Bridgit in the Disney film Lemonade Mouth which she starred in last year, but she seems to have picked up a big teen following and she's turning into quite a good pop star. Her debut solo single Ready Or Not has just been released, and it was co-written (as was… Continue reading Future Stars: Bridgit Mendler (Hollywood Records)
This Must Be Pop Live: Introducing Parade
It’s time to get to know the group who will be headlining next week’s This Must Be Pop Live, Parade… Can you describe your music in five words for those who haven’t heard of you before? Fun, Colourful, Punchy, Anthemic, Feel-good If you had to invite one other pop star to join Parade, who would… Continue reading This Must Be Pop Live: Introducing Parade
This Must Be Pop Live: Introducing Velvet Stream
It’s time to meet another act from the line-up for next week’s This Must Be Pop Live, Velvet Stream… Can you describe your music in five words for those who haven’t heard of you before? Nostalgic, Driving, Fun, Wild, Colourful If you could have your music soundtracking any TV show, which would you choose? Isaac:… Continue reading This Must Be Pop Live: Introducing Velvet Stream
This Must Be Pop Live: Introducing Mercedes
It’s now just one week ’til the next This Must Be Pop Live, so it’s time to meet the performers! First up, it’s Mercedes… Can you describe your music in five words for those who haven’t heard of you before? afrostaticpopularelectrorap One of your songs is co-written by Lady Gaga – how did that come… Continue reading This Must Be Pop Live: Introducing Mercedes
Future Hits: Sounds of the Caribbean
As this week's playlist shows, reggae and other Caribbean sounds are influencing new releases by a wide variety of artists this summer: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=videoseries?list=PL3AFE70E2601E9D01&hl=en_US] Tracklisting: Alexandra Stan – Lemonade Major Look ft. Ragga Twins – Bass Generation Cover Drive ft. Dappy – Explode No Doubt – Settle Down Sean Paul – Touch The Sky Taken… Continue reading Future Hits: Sounds of the Caribbean
Future Stars: K. Koke (Roc Nation/Sony RCA)
Kevin Georgiou, a.k.a. K. Koke, is the latest British artist to be signed to Jay-Z's label Roc Nation. Kevin is a 27-year-old Greek Cypriot rapper who became known on the U.K. underground scene as part of a crew called U.S.G. and was also famously put on trial for murder of a footballer last year (he… Continue reading Future Stars: K. Koke (Roc Nation/Sony RCA)
Future Stars: Michel Teló (Syco/Universal Brazil)
Brazilian singer Michel Teló has already reached no.1 with his single Ai Se Eu Te Pego everywhere from Belgium to Colombia, and he is now preparing to conquer the U.K. charts. Although the song was originally released by Universal Brazil, it's been licensed by Syco for the U.K., and rather randomly a rap by American… Continue reading Future Stars: Michel Teló (Syco/Universal Brazil)
Future Stars: Arlissa (London Records)
I first met Arlissa Ruppert a few years ago when she auditioned for a project I was working on, but I'd totally forgotten about her since then and was surprised to see her reappear as one of the reborn London Records' first signings. They've got quite a coup by getting Nas on her first single… Continue reading Future Stars: Arlissa (London Records)