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)
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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)
Future Hits: Hip-Hop Crossover
This week’s playlist features five US hip-hop hits that I think could cross over to the UK… [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=videoseries?list=PL1154F0EC83DB7AC2&hl=en_US] Tracklisting: Wiz Khalifa – Work Hard, Play Hard Tyga – Rack City Meek Mill ft Drake – Amen Kanye West ft. Big Sean, Pusha T and 2 Chainz – Mercy Lil Wayne ft. Big Sean –… Continue reading Future Hits: Hip-Hop Crossover
Future Stars: Smiler (Warner Bros)
Smiler is a rapper whose star is on the rise. I've heard so much about his new single Top of the World, which features Professor Green and Tawiah, that I was shocked to discover it's still not out for another month. Rumours are also abound that Smiler is on the brink of signing to U.S.… Continue reading Future Stars: Smiler (Warner Bros)
Future Stars: Dear Prudence (London Records)
Rock music has so little presence in mainstream media at the moment that it exists in its own separate musical universe. But as it comes back into fashion over the next few years some of the artists who have already made their name in the rock community will break through, and Dear Prudence have a… Continue reading Future Stars: Dear Prudence (London Records)
Future Stars: John Newman (Island)
You may recognise John Newman‘s name as he was the vocalist and co-writer of Rudimental’s no. 1 hit Feel The Love earlier this year. Around the same time he signed to Island, and is currently working on his own debut album. According to a recent 1Xtra interview, his debut single will be a song called… Continue reading Future Stars: John Newman (Island)
This Must Be Pop brings you Future Pop! (Issue #37)
Future Pop is a weekly email featuring the hottest new pop songs and artists that you need to know about. Sign up here then read on, listen up and make sure you tweet me @poptastic to let me know what you think of my picks! This Must Be Pop Live My monthly live pop night… Continue reading This Must Be Pop brings you Future Pop! (Issue #37)