Posts Tagged ‘Pop’

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

In 2008, Kevin Rudolf burst onto the scene with Let It Rock, the anthemic smash which featured Lil Wayne. Now, the Cash Money Records rocker has released a single that showcases his poppier side. On the just-released Don’t Give Up, the singer-songwriter keeps it positive and chill, delivering a tune with a sturdy message.

According to Rolling Stone, Rudolf’s recent move from Los Angeles to New York City helped to inspire the shift: “When I started writing this album, I had just moved back to New York City, where I grew up. I just got out of L.A. and when I got to the city I was feeling really positive and hopeful, and that’s the place where ‘Don’t Give Up’ came from,” he explained. “And plus, since the world is ending in 2012, I thought I’d leave on a high note.”

The uplifting single drops on iTunes on April 17th.

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

“Your actions have consequences, and I’m afraid I have no choice,” RuPaul told contestant Willam Belli on a recent episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race before disqualifying her from the competition, leaving many fans (including myself) uttering three letters: W.T.F.?!

Since then, speculation has spread like wildfire over the internetz, with errbody trying to figure out why the bitch got da boot!

Well, kids…

In the words of Miz Willam herself:

Get More: Watch Reality TV, Video and Movies, Logo TV

BTW: Willam’s new single — instant classic, right?! If you watch this and do not laugh/smile, your sense of humor seriously sucks butt!!!

[RuPaul's Drag Race airs Mondays at 9 p.m. on Logo TV.]
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By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

You must know Eva Simons — a Dutch stick of dynamite who creates dance floor-ready tracks as catchy as a viral video. You may not recognize the name, but I’m certain you’ve heard her voice, from singles like 2009’s Silly Boy (which Kanye West gave props to on his bloggy), and of course, Take Over Control (the smash club banger by Afrojack).

Now, the Dutch pop singer is ready to light a fire underneath a solo career, with the release of her new single I Don’t Like You, produced by Zedd. The song was just released digitally on Interscope Records and I freakin’ love it!

Go support this chick!

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

I have a feeling Madonna is gonna be 90 and still making me wet my pants in excitement over a freaking music video. This is her latest…

Eat your heart out, Gaga. No one will ever be as stylish as this bitch.

By: Maria Ciezak
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

Okay, not gonna lie, I don’t hate it. Katy Perry recently covered Jay Z and Kanye West’s Niggas In Paris, and it’s not bad, not bad at all. She performed the track in Paris for BBC Radio 1. She’s no emcee, but she puts a cute little twist on the hip hop smash. And I must say, seeing her in New York gear makes me like her even more.

Enjoy.

[Related Post: Richard Marx Covers Miz Katy Perry]

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

Captain Obvious, I know!

To keep it elementary, Maria Mena has an uber-unique voice. I can remember the very first time I heard this voice, years ago when I instantly fell in love with her American hit single, You’re The Only One, with its undeniable charm and quirkster yet vulnerable lyrics.

Now, the Norwegian pop singer/songwriter is back with a just-released video for new single Viktoria, the title track off her fifth studio album, out now on Columbia Records/Sony Music.

I really love how fragile and honest this girl’s music is.

She’s a stunning talent that deserves a lot more recognition.

Case in point…

By: Maria Ciezak
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

Does this girl do anything wrong? Upon request, Miss Kelly Clarkson continues to wow us with an amazing cover of Paramore’s The Only Exception. Whether this song is her own or not, she owns it. I am continually inspired by her kick-ass attitude, astonishing pipes, and stick-to-her-gun ways. This may not be the best video quality, but the quality of her voice is always top notch. Enjoy.

[Related Post: Kelly Clarkson Soars At Radio City]

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

Whoa! This video is CRAZY…good!

Melbourne natives, DEJA, have just released the music video to their new single, Atrophy, the first release off their forthcoming debut album. The track, which was created in the band’s home studio, pulsates with an erratic punch.

The video presents the jam with haunting, creepy ass scenes, focusing on themes of fear, death, and loss. Sad face!

For real though, it’s a visual feast.

Electro pop has never been so creepy and neurotic. And I love it.

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

Talk about an electrifying way to enter the scene…

Neon Hitch, known to many from her feature on Gym Class Heroes’ Ass Back Home, has unleashed a rather titillating video for Love U Betta (also known as F*ck U Betta), the first single from her upcoming album Beg, Borrow, and Steal. In the Chris Applebaum-directed clip, the volcano-haired artist writhes on the floor nearly naked, rolling around in black paint.

I seriously cannot stop playing this damn song.

Straight guys, prepare to be bonerfied!

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

Ok, so y’all know how much I love Lights, right? I’m sure it’s obvious considering the fact that I rant and rave like a lunatic pretty much over everything she releases. I will say though, that a few tracks from her new album Siberia had to grow on me, but most were an instant love affair — tracks like Frame and Focus, Flux and Flow (see below yo!), and Everybody Breaks A Glass. Oh yeah! And Toes, too.

I just love you to death, Lights.

Lettuce be friends? (I have a feeling you don’t eat meat.)

Watch the just-released video for Banner + Flux and Flow audio following.

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

If elephants can paint, why can’t dogs shoot music videos?!

South African synth-pop artist, Johnny Neon, has released a super cool video for the song Hearts, with the help of a rescue dog named Lemon, who spent some time with a GoPro camera on her back. The footage captured by the lovable animal (who was found on the side of the road and nursed back to health, sad face) makes up the entire clip.

Director/filmmaker Dave Meinert directed the video, while he was dogsitting the pooch for a friend.

Clever!

And such a fun track…

Win/Win, people!

Johnny Neon ‘Hearts’ from Dave Meinert on Vimeo.

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

“My goal is to always come from a place of love, but sometimes you just have to break it down for a motherf*cker.”

-Ru

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

This is crazy! So naturally, I like it…

’80s hitmaker, Richard Marx, the dude who gave us the smash Right Here Waiting, has created an acoustic cover to Katy Perry’s The One That Got Away.

Marx recently stopped by VH1’s Big Morning Buzz Live to debut his version of the track, explaining: “You know, I’m just sitting listening to my iPod and I love the last Katy Perry CD… I loved the production but I heard this other really heartbreakingly beautiful song inside of ['The One That Got Away']. So I was really bored that day and I went in my studio and made an acoustic version.”

Go on with yo bad self, Mr. Marx.

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

JoJo has just dropped a brand spankin’ new remix of her hit single Disaster, accompanied by a new video — a fragmented, extended version of the original video for the track. Remixed by DJ Klue (Britney Spears, Kelly Clarkson, Rihanna), the song is now full of bass and dancefloor ready.

Says JoJo: “I’m excited to present to you the DJ Kue version of my ‘Disaster’ video. I love this remix and hope you will enjoy it, too.”

This remix is one of five that will be featured on a new EP set to drop on March 6th.

JoJo’s new album, Jumping Trains, will be released this Spring.

By: Rob Brayl
For BiggerThanBeyonce.Com

Zac Efron and Taylor Swift recently appeared on Ellen to talk about their voicing roles on the upcoming animated film The Lorax and ended up singing a little ditty together. A super adorable re-working of Foster The People’s Pumped Up Kicks to be exact.

Honestly, I could watch this for dayz.

Seriously. How cute are these two?! And Efron’s got a great set of chops.

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