Posts Tagged ‘Booty Shaking’

By: Maria Ciezak
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

BTB favorites, The Black Keys, have dropped their amazing lead single and even more amazing lead video for Lonely Boy, off of their upcoming El Camino release. For those who no hablo espanol, that would translate to “The Road”. The album is due out in stores on December 6th.

Simply put, I adore this track. It’s tremendously catchy, but also nonchalantly harmonious and misleadingly compound.

Check it.

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

Whoever turned on Kelly Rowland’s naughty-but-still-classy-no-trash-here switch, THANK YOU!

And not to swag-brag (totally just made that up BTW), but I’ve been pushing this song since June, so about damn time the track gets a music video treatment. Just saying.

Regardless, I’m loving some Kelly right now…

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

Spinning a tale of abuse, drugs, and self harm, Rihanna has released the music video for her new dancefloor smash We Found Love. The undoubtedly visual feast has caused quite a stir among the internet with regards to the clip’s darker content. Directed by Melina Matsoukas (Hard, S&M, Rude Boy), the explosive video shows the story of two young people fueled by their toxic passion for drugs and for each other. British model/boxer Dudley O’Shaughnessy (who, let’s face it, looks obviously similar to Chris Brown) plays Rihanna’s lover in the clip.

This video is incredible on the artistic front, and perhaps her best work yet, but I find myself thinking that the latest additions to Rihanna’s music catalogue seem to spit out a message that’s a bit lost when it comes to genuine HEALTHY relationships.

I can’t be the only one? It’s a bit depressing…

Regardless, the song is pop gold and the video equates to one fierce vomiting streamers experience.

Watch the just-released clip below.

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

Smashing the repeat button with a bottle of lube!

Swedish pop tart Agnes Carlsson is out with the music video to her new single Don’t Go Breaking My Heart, the first release from her upcoming fourth studio album. Co-written by Agnes, the sound of the track follows the electronic dancefloor heels of her smash single Release Me.

Says Agnes: “I write a lot about love and relationships. For better or worse. I love powerful music, as the music approaches the great feelings, and nothing is bigger than love. It’s the greatest thing in the end.”

If the vibrant lube-y description above didn’t make it apparent, I LOVE this song. Bittersweet Europop goodness!

Watch the kaleidoscopic video (directed by Mikeadelica) below.

[Related Post: Agnes Breaks Up On The Dancefloor]

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

Ok, so I know I just discovered his music but I’m totally head over heels in love with what I’ve heard so far. Totally hooked on this bearded man!

Sorry, y’all. Just buggin’ out over this mad talented whitey tightey!

Headnodic’s the name — a producer from Oakland who just released his Red Line Radio LP, marking his full length debut as a headlining artist.

And since I posted a few more heavy-hitting ballads yesterday, I thought this track was a perfect gem to toss into the mix, to switch up moods.

Listen/download the Dirty Diamonds remix featuring Moe Pope, Bru Lei, Very, Jern Eye, Nightclubber Lang & One.Be.Lo below.

He’s pretty cute, no? Google him!

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

LMAO!

Some days I hate the internet.

This is NOT one of those days!

At first glance, I thought this was a midget sumo wrestler. I know that’s not PC but whatever — it’s the truth, so deal wid it! Then I pressed play and realized that this poor child has been watching way too many episodes of Jersey Shore, Taj Mahal edition. Or something just as ridiculous.

Yup. It’s pretty much awesome wrapped in bacon and dipped in chocolate.

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

OBSESSED!

BTB favorite, Lights, has released the second single from her upcoming album, Siberia, due out October 4th. Toes is a magnetic track fueled with an electronic pulse.

The full track listing for Siberia:

1. Siberia
2. Where the Fence is Low
3. Toes
4. Banner
5. Everybody Breaks a Glass
6. Heavy Rope
7. Timing is Everything
8. Peace Sign
9. Cactus in the Valley
10. Suspension
11. Flux and Flow
12. Fourth Dimension
13. And Counting …
14. Day One

Cannot wait for October 4th to roll around!

Check out the official music video for new single Toes below.

[Related: Lights Trips Over Hip Hop, Drops 'Everybody Breaks A Glass']

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

[Myself, Heidi Klum, & Jessica Brasfield of Le-Mos]

Fashion’s Night Out in NYC is no joke! At the beginning of the night, my mantra was simple: As long as no one gets stabbed in da eye with a high heel, all is well.

Highlights:

-L’Oréal Paris spraying so much hairspray I could’ve sworn that if a cig was turned in the wrong direction someone’s ass would’ve been tickled. And by tickled, I mean torched.
-Seeing DJ Pauly D in SoHo. For real, I think you could crack an egg on that hairdo of his. It’s harder than a 2×4. Wait, that didn’t sound right.
-Meeting Heidi Klum!!!
-The original ‘Back to the Future’ car on display at Nike. I mean, how awesome is that? Uber-awesome. Duh.

Ok, back to Heidi for a second…

Yeah, oddly enough we met Heidi at QVC’s party! Who knew QVC would have the coolest party tonight?! Who knew QVC even had parties? Not I! But for real, it was swanky, chic and hella fun. Kathy Griffin was there, too. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to meet Kathy as she was busy being a ham with the press (go fig).

My only beef is spotting Marina & the Diamonds and watching her disappear before I could say hello. She was in attendance at Beth Ditto’s set at MAC Cosmetics. I’ve been writing about her long before she developed a buzz for herself and her music and I just wanted to tell her that. I love her work. Oh well, next time!

All in all, a night of epic proportions (but mainly size zeros — next year, someone needs to hand out deep fried twinkies)!

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

Puhlease? With a cherry on top?

Also, never shut down your Southern Hospitality restaurant because A. I like to get fat here on the weekends (hello, Southern fried goodness — it tastes like home!) and B. the “Mason Dixon” Red Velvet Cheesecake is better than sex. K? Thanks.

NSFW comedy + two recent NYC appearances (including a surprise performance at the above-mentioned Southern Hospitality in Hell’s Kitchen) following.

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

Yeaaah. As if it’s not obvious, I’m in a quirky, random mood today. And after the Justin Timberlake overload situation (see post above), I started to fantasize about the day JT and BS would get back together and I stumbled upon this cute clip.

This cat knows what’s up!

By: Caitlin Hoffman
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

Back to the eighties! We’re talking big hair, leg warmers, and mega synthetic pop. No, I’m not suggesting a time machine. I’m talking about Junior Boys. They manage the time warp all on their own.

I’d rather a walk on the dark side of the moon than chew a stick of bubblegum, but these boys are good for when I’m taking a break from the gloom. And they’re not pure bubblegum, anyways. More like fresh peppermint under strobe lights.

The swoonable vocals make me think Justin Timberlake. The synth additions scream Culture Club. And the trancey underbeat sets me into a placid meditation, a state wherein I could dance and dance and never get tired.

They’re touring right now, and admittedly, I’m not sure they’re tasty enough to spend a ticket on. But when I go to a concert, I’m expecting headbanging, crowd surfing and nothing less. Something tells me that’s not the vibe going on at their shows.

They may not be number one in my heart, but they could make it to number one on the charts. Will they?

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

So yeah, there was an earthquake today in New York City…

Honestly, I thought these types of things only happened to those stupid enough to live in LA. Right? Earthquakes in New York, really? What’s next? Sunshine in Seattle?!

The only way I’d ever be ok with earthquakes is if Jake Gyllenhaal is by my side protecting me from the elements like in The Day After Tomorrow! If there’s any way to go, it would be helpful to have a real, genuine, loving, non-douchey ball of scruff by your side.

On a serious note, my company was located in the Twin Towers on 9/11 before moving to Brooklyn after the attack. So you can imagine how some of the people were feeling in the office when the ground started to shake. Hearing those people talk about that day on 9/11, how they managed to get out of the towers was terrifying but beautiful. Most spoke of how they thought it was an earthquake as well. It certainly left a yearning in the pit of my stomach and made me want to pick up the phone and spill my heart to a few people.

Read between the cracked earthquake lines with a little Pixie…

Heart first / dancefloor second.

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

***Please note: These are all pics that I personally took from the show. Feel free to steal away, but credit me, cumquats! Or does the “biggerthanbeyonce.com” stamps on the pics already do that? Hmmm. Ok, disregard!***

The Beyonce Pose! Know it, love it, do it at dinner…

Does anyone gotz a quarter? *Bounce*

LOVE this shot!

This shot is purely for shits & gigs. Totally cracks me up! Get it, gurl!

Sir Paul McCartney in da house! He was so normal, it was weird. Yup! He applauded, squealed, and videotaped with his iPhone like every other person. King giving Queen a standing O.

The definition of BEYAUTIFUL.

The lasers were freakin’ awesome!

Totally teared up when she performed ‘I Was Here’! Breathtaking.

Cool Bey portrait! Kinda creepy?

‘4′ speaker from the stage!

[Check out videos I took from the show HERE.]

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

[Photo cred: Me bitches.]

Some people’s lives are changed in normal ways — ya know, graduating college, buying a home, plopping out a baby. But me? My life was changed this weekend at a Beyonce concert.

Not just any Beyonce concert, mind you. This concert was the real deal — Beyonce, like she’s never been seen before, in an intimate setting, a small venue to truly capture the bootylicious essence we all know and love. But beyond the dance numbers, Beyonce’s heart and soul came bursting through and by the end of the show — when she sang my personal favorite ‘I Was Here’ — I found myself moved to tears.

I feel so blessed to have a part of such an intimate rare Beyonce experience.

The night was taped and will be released on an upcoming DVD/TV special I do believe.

And as expected, the show was absolutely incredible.

Watch some videos I shot from the show below.

I hope each of you get a chance to see this woman perform live once in your lifetime.

And oh! I guess I should also point out that Sir Paul McCartney was in attendance and even gave Bey a standing ovation. Get it, gurl! Even royalty is taking notice of your brilliance.

[To see photos I took from the show + captions, click HERE.]

[See more videos from the show via my YouTube page.]

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

When Joe Jonas released his first solo single, See No More, I was ranting like a loon over the track and even wrote a little piece in which I spoke on the possibility of Joe filling Timberlake’s pop shoes. But after hearing the new single, I’m beginning to question my original stance.

New single Love Slayer may eventually rub off and I might even find myself eating these words, but for now, the track falls a little short in my opinion. I like the Prince-like edge to this song — and maybe I will like it more once I hear the studio version and/or see Joe looking like, well, Joe in the music video — but for now, I think the song/performance needs a little fine tuning.

I think Joe is doing an awesome job and I’m a big fan, I just think he’s finding his niche and beginning to feel comfortable in his own skin as a solo artist. And that’s totally understandable.

Watch a recent live performance of the new single below.

Do you think Love Slayer slays?