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)
X Factor 2012: Ones to Watch
This year’s X Factor starts next Saturday, and already there’s been more speculation than ever about the contestants. That’s because the rules have changed to allow artists with management to enter, so a number of singers and bands who already have a fanbase and a reputation in the industry are taking part. Here are a… Continue reading X Factor 2012: Ones to Watch
This Must Be Pop Live: Two weeks to go!
This month’s This Must Be Pop Live is now only two weeks away! Parade, Velvet Stream and Mercedes will be performing and there’ll be music from our brilliant DJ Jon Roc. Click here to find out more and here for cheap advance tickets. Thanks to Emmie for another brilliant poster design!
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)