CHUCKIE & LMFAO Let The Bass Kick In Miami Girl Chuckie is a well established DJ and Producer and has become a phenomenon in The Netherlands. His rich musical past as DJ and Producer is what sets him apart as one of the "house" scene's elite. Chuckie has been frequently referred to as the "mix-king", primarily due to his unique ability to weave various styles and genres together effortlessly and without compromise. These traits along with his energetic presence have led him to break international boundaries. Chuckie is the proud winner of the TMF Dance Award – 2009, as well as two MOBO's for Best Urban Act and Best DJ. "Let The Bass Kick In Miami Girl" is released in December 2009 on CR2 Records. |
CHERYL COLE Parachute Cheryl Cole's next single is the amazing "Parachute", released on March15, 2010, on Fascination Records. This is the song that MuuMuse called "the album's most accessible track, as well as its catchiest", with its "militant, marching drum beat and a twinkling mid-tempo piano melody." The Guardian labelled the track "an austere take on modern pop that gives Cole's voice the space it needs". The video premiered exclusively on Channel 4 on January 31st. Cheryl also announced she'll be embarking on her first ever solo tour when she joins the Black Eyed Peas on the UK leg of their eagerly awaited THE E.N.D. World Tour. Extra shows in Manchester, London and Birmingham have now been added to the tour due to popular demand. It kicks off at the 02 Arena on May 5th and 6th – go to Cheryl's website for a full list of dates and locations. |
CHERYL COLE ft/ WILL.I.AM 3 Words Cheryl Cole's second single "3 Words" is out now. It features Will.I.Am from The Black Eyed Peas. Cheryl will be performing the song with Will on the upcoming and eagerly awaited Black Eyed Peas "THE E.N.D." World Tour on their UK leg. This is Cheryl's first solo tour. The Club Mix EP features Steve Angello's Extended Re-Prod, Doman & Gooding's I Love You Remix and the Geeneys-Rinse FM Main Mix. Cheryl has been nominated for Best British Single at the 2010 BRIT Awards for "Fight For This Love" which was the fourth biggest selling single of 2009. The winner is decided by fan voting, in three rounds, so help her out and go to her website and vote. Or go to www.brits.co.uk/voting. |
THE SLEEPING MASSES The Woman Is The Way "The Woman Is The Way" is taken from the stunning new Jessica Biel, Forest Whitaker, Ray Liotta and Patrick Swayze original motion picture "Powder Blue", which also stars Kris Kristofferson and Lisa Kudrow (Phoebe from Friends). The song also featured on the hit MTV show "The Hills". The song is performed and written by The Sleeping Masses, with lead vocals from US star and actor Patrick Muldoon. It's taken from the band's second studio album "Become Everything". "The Woman Is The Way" is released in the UK on February 15th on OceanFall Records, and it features the new video with exclusive film clips and bonus tracks. The album "Become Everything" is out now. |
SIDNEY SAMSON ft/ WIZARD SLEEVE Riverside (Let's Go!) Every year hundreds of thousands of dance records are made and released. With the output from dance producers at an all-time high and with so many records crossing over, it takes something a bit special to breakthrough from underground groover to worldwide mover. 2010 is the year of Sidney Samson "Riverside (Let's Go)" released on January 4, 2010 on Data Records. The facts don't lie, this isn't just a dance record, it's a dance floor phenomenon with over 10 million YouTube views, a Top 5 Shazam Pre-Release chart, and No. 1 Music Week Club Chart, No 1 DMC Buzz Chart – among others. |
RUDIMENTAL ft. NATALIE MAY Sexy Sexy 20 year old Natalie May, described as Diana Ross meets Lady Gaga, grew up in Edgware to Caribbean parents and has been surrounded by music her whole life, from Rare Grooves to Soca and Soul. All of those influences can be heart in the single "Sexy Sexy (All Up On Me)", which is a sexy, soulful, summer groove. Whether it’s Natalie’s infectious personality, raw talent, or unique sound – one thing is for certain; this girl is here to make her impression on the scene and is full of more drive than a 4x4. With plenty of future material up her sleeve already, it is safe to say we have a new addition to the music industry. Rudimental ft/ Natalie May "Sexy Sexy" is released in early 2010. |
FE-NIX Swagga Following fast on the heels of UK urban chart toppers N-Dubz, Tinchy Stryder, Chipmunk and Dizzee Rascal comes the female sensation Fe-Nix. Hailed as the UK’s answer to the Pussycat Dolls, this four piece; Jade (21), Ayshan (25), Tanya (24), and Priceless (22) have defiantly got Swagga. Independent, sexy and confident, the three singers and a rapper have a distinctive UK urban flavour, which has helped them to secure an enviable fierce live reputation. They are set to take the UK by storm with their new UK release "Swagga" out on February 8, 2010 on Genetic Records. |
THE YOUNG PUNX ft/ COUNT BASS D Ready For The Fight The Young Punx is a fluid collective of musical miscreants, criss-crossing genres to amazing effect. Their next single "Ready For The Fight" drops on February 1, 2010. A triumphant collaboration, the track blends the group's London electronica with the vocal talents of Memphis-based, indie hip-hop don Count Bass D. Fans of boxing, either real or simulated, may find the track familiar already, thanks to it being the entry song of choice for IBF Middleweight World Champion boxer Arthur Abraham and a prominent feature of EA Games' Fight Night Round 4. Now demand has led to its choice as the next release to further showcase The Young Punx ability to cross musical boundaries, gathering the best bits along the way and creating their own unique sound. Their second LP "Mashpop & Punkstep" is due for release in February. |
RIHANNA ft/ JEEZY Hard Rihanna's latest single "Hard" featuring Jeezy is released on December 22nd on Def Jam/Mercury Records. It's taken from her fourth studio album "Rated R" which is out now. |
DANIELLE SPENCER On Your Side Australian songstress Danielle Spencer is to take her long awaited bow in front of British audiences in January. The release of her UK debut album "Calling All Magicians" in February will be preceded by a new single "On Your Side". An upbeat number, it is a perfect introduction to the sweet contradiction in Danielle’s music. Powerful, dramatic lyrics and dream imagery are sung with a gentle voice that eases into your mind yet is strong enough to stay there all day. All the while, Danielle is accompanied by accomplished instrumentation that takes its cues from the accessibility of classic pop music as well as the atmosphere of a film score. Audiences nationwide will have the chance to listen to Danielle perform for the very first time as well as see her interviewed when she makes her debut television appearance on "This Morning" on the 18th January. She will then perform songs from "Calling All Magicians" at a private, exclusive showcase in the plush, intimate surroundings of Madame JoJo’s on the 20th. The single "On Your Side" is released on January 25, 2010, with debut album following on February 15th. |
JASON DERULO Whatcha Say A truly multi-talented artist knows no creative boundaries. This is the case with Jason Derulo, the Miami-bred 20 year old singer, dancer, songwriter and actor, whose smash debut single "Whatcha Say" heralds the arrival of a major new talent. As the flagship in the new joint venture between Warner Bros. and super-producer J.R. Rotem's label Beluga Heights, Derulo has set his sights high. "I don't want to stay in a box or be locked into once specific genre" Derulo says. "I would like to make music that knows no boundaries." Well Jason's "Whatcha Say" has yet to experience any boundaries, with the single vaulting over 4 million copies in the U.S. alone. "Whatcha Say" is finger-snapping, futuristic pop, with listeners responding to Derulo's lyrical proclamation "You and me are meant to last forever!" |
DIONNE BROMFIELD Ain't No Mountain High Enough London-born soul singer Dionne Bromfield's debut album "Introducing Dionne Bromfield" is out now, released through Amy Winehouse's Lioness Records label. Amy is godmother to 13 year old Dionne and says of her protégée, "She's so much better than I was at her age". Dionne's album features covers of 12 classic songs that reflect her love of vintage soul music and ‘60's girl groups. Tracks include the Motown anthem "Ain't No Mountain High" which Dionne has recorded as a duet with Zalon, and "Foolish Little Girl", originally a hit for The Shirelles in 1963. |
BEYONCE Sweet Dreams Beyonce releases her latest single "Sweet Dreams" on August 10, 2009 on Columbia Records. It is the latest single to be taken from the global superstar’s album "I Am…Sasha Fierce". "Sweet Dreams" follows her No. 1 smash "If I Were A Boy", her haunting ballad "Halo", and YouTube phenomenon and truly iconic "Single Ladies". "I Am…Sacha Fierce" has already sold over 600,000 in the UK alone. "Sweet Dreams" comes with a stellar remix package from the likes of Dave Spoon, Max Sanna and Steve Pitron and Olli Collins. |
CHERYL COLE Fight For This Love Cheryl Cole releases her debut single "Fight For This Love" following 21 hit singles with her group Girls Aloud. The new single is released on Polydor/Fascination Records on October 19th, and is followed by the release of her album "Three Words" on October 26, 2009. The single was written by Steve Kipner, Andre Merritt and Wayne Wilkins, and the music video was directed by Ray Kay, who has directed videos for Beyonce and Lady GaGa. For those big Cheryl fans, there’s a special fan edition of her debut solo album – check Cheryl’s website for details. |
ALEXANDRA BURKE ft/ FLO RIDA Bad Boys The last year has been a whirlwind of excitement for X-Factor 2008 winner Alexandra Burke. Not only has she sung in front of British Royalty at The Sun's Millie Awards, she has also sung alongside Elton John at his New Year's Eve concert at the 02 Arena in London and received astounding praise from legends such as Beyonce and Mariah Carey. Her awe inspiring talent and all encompassing passion for music and the creative process is what sets Alexandra apart from her peers. Her enthusiasm and genuine love for music coupled with a young fresh approach continues to wow her fans. She has come a long way in a very short period of time. No one could have ever predicted the scale of her success. She is set to firmly establish herself as a modern international pop icon. Alexandra's new single "Bad Boys" is released on October 12, 2009, followed by her debut album "Overcome" which is released on October 19th on Syco Records. |
THE SATURDAYS Forever Is Over The Saturdays strike back with a brand new single and album for autumn. First up is the power-pop anthem-in-the-making "Forever Is Over" released on October 4th through Fascination Records. The single, written by James Bourne (ex-Busted), Sam Watters and Louis Biancanielle, is a change in direction for the girls and its sophisticated sound signals a definite progression, while still showing off the girls' voices to the maximum. "Forever Is Over" is the lead single from The Saturdays new album "Wordshaker" which entered the UK Album Chart at No. 9. The album was recorded in London, LA and Sweden and producers include hitmakers from their debut album, Ina Wroldsen and Chris Braide as well as new producers including The Jam (Leona Lewis/Shontelle) and Per Magnusson (Britney Spears). |
JLS Everybody In Love JLS have quickly secured their place as the UK's favourite boyband and are soon to release their second single "Everybody In Love", which is a follow-up to their No. 1 smash hit "Beat Again". "Everybody In Love", released on November 2nd on Epic Records, is an anthem for all the lovers out there, with a sound that combines old-school R&B with today's hottest pop production – and it's a song that shows the foursome's fantastic vocals off perfectly. JLS recently announced their first headline tour for February 2010 – it sold out within 24 hours. The boys release their self-titled album "JLS" on November 9, 2009. |
N-DUBZ I Need You Over the last three years, urban three-piece N-Dubz have surpassed all expectation; selling over 500,000 albums, completing a critically acclaimed sell-out debut UK tour, picking up four MOBO nominations and scoring a No. 1 single along the way. Now, Dappy, Tulisa and Fazer truly ascent from the underground to claim mainstream domination with their brand new single "I Need You", which is released on November 9, 2009, on Universal TV. Written and produced by the band themselves, the song retains the N-Dubz trademark sound, while injecting new, electronic influences into the mix. Lyrically the track deals with the search for the perfect partner after a chance sighting, with the chorus name checking social networking site "Facebook" along the way. "I Need You" precedes the new N-Dubz album "Against All Odds" released on November 16th on Universal TV. |
PITBULL Hotel Room Service Chart-topping entertainer Pitbull makes his highly anticipated return to the mic with the debut of his new album "Rebelution". After dominating the US charts for five solid months with his single "I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)", which peaked at No. 2 on Billboard's Hot 100 Chart selling 1.6 million digital singles and was also a UK Top 5 hit. The next single is "Hotel Room Service" which is released in the UK on October 26, 2009 on J Records. Pitbull's album "Rebelution" boasts production from beat makers Play N Skillz, Clinton Sparks and Grammy Award winning Jim Jonsin. It also features T-Pain, Akon, Lil Jon, Trick Daddy and Slim of 112. Pitbull will stake his claim as one of the best emcees in the game, showcasing his undeniable lyrical skills throughout the album's entirety. "Rebelution" is released on November 2nd. |
BIFFY CLYRO The Captain Biffy Clyro, one of the foremost and influential rock bands in the UK right now, release their new single "The Captain" on October 26, 2009 through 14th Floor Records. The single is taken from their highly anticipated forthcoming new album "Only Revolutions", which is released on November 9th. "The Captain" follows on from Biffy Clyro's recent massive top 10 single "That Golden Rule", which was their biggest single chart success to date, selling over 100,000 copies in the UK. "The Captain" launches like a stomping military march before it descends into a euphoric explosion of gigantic riffs, powerful melodies and exhilarating horns. This coupled with one of their most anthemic chorus to date makes "The Captain" a real statement of intent from the Ayrshire trio. Biffy Clyro will be playing a twelve-date tour of the UK kicking off in Dundee on November 1st, and returning to Brixton Academy on November 12th, after their triumphant sell-out gig at the venue last December. Check livenation.co.uk for further information or the bands' websites. |
BOY BETTER KNOW Goin' In The Boy Better Know collective are back with the release of "Goin In" on December 14, 2009. The usual Boy Better Know clan represented on the track include Skepta, JME and Frisco and special guests include Jammer and Gritz who have both recently been signed to Big Dada Records. It’s a sign of the times when grime and UK "Hip Pop" is garnering more mainstream airtime and artists such as Tinchy Stryder, Chipmunk and N-Dubz are sailing through the charts. Boy Better Know are the pioneers of original, inventive and party grime anthems that claim regular club rewinds and radio reloads. BBK are "Goin In" to 2010 in style. |
SO SOLID Since You Went Away Bursting back onto the scene with their slick new single "Since You Went Away", the multi-award winning collective, So Solid have returned to reclaim their thrones as UK hip hop royalty. The 18th of January sees this smash hit single released to the airwaves on record label Mega & Co via IMS/Nova. After a five year absence, So Solid are back together to unleash their fresh new sound on the British music scene. The release of "Since You Went Away" proves that So Solid (Mega, Lisa Maffia and MC Romeo) are a force to be reckoned with, moving with ease from their garage roots into an immaculate slice of R&B magic. |
CHIPMUNK Look For Me Chipmunk, one of the breakthrough artists of 2009, releases his new single "Look For Me" on December 28, 2009, through Jive Records. It is the follow-up to his No. 1 single "Oopsy Daisy". The anthemic new single featuring the vocal talents of newcomer, Talay Riley, reflects on the trials and tribulations of life and how easy it is to lose your way, but with a bit of focus and drive, Anything is possible. At just 18 years old, Chipmunk, aka Jahmaal Fyffe is already becoming a major talent – during the last six months Chipmunk has gone supernova. He starts his first headline tour in February 2010. Tickets can be booked through www.livenation.co.uk. |
PUSSYCAT DOLLS Hush Hush; Hush Hush "Hush Hush; Hush Hush" is the latest single to be taken from The Pussycat Dolls album "Doll Domination". PCD add a sample from Gloria Gaynor's 70's classic "I Will Survive" with fabulous 70's costumes, dances, and diva hair. "Hush Hush" is already released in the US, and is released in the UK on July 13, 2009 to coordinate with the UK leg of their Doll Domination Tour, which is currently in ASIA. The UK dates are: July 17 – Newmarket Racecourse; July 18 – Killarney Summerfest; July 22 – Echo Arena in Liverpool; July 24 – Silverstone; July 25 – Sound Island Festival in Kent; and finally July 29 – Sandown Park in Esher, Surrey. |
KERI HILSON ft/ KANYE WEST & NE-YO Knock You Down The sexy new queen of R&B – Keri Hilson – gets ready to release another club monster this summer with a little help from her friends Kanye West and Ne-Yo. The Atlanta-born singer/songwriter's new single "Knock You Down" is out on June 29, 2009 through Mosley Music Group/Zone 4 Inc/Interscope Records. "Knock You Down" is a bouncy summer jam which mixes the sultry vocals of Keri Hilson and Ne-Yo with the no-nonsense rapping of Kanye West. It follows Keri's previous UK Top 20 single "Return The Favor" featuring Timbaland. Both singles are featured on Keri's US top five album "In A Perfect World", which was produced by two of the most influential producers right now – Timbaland and Polow Da Don, who have given the album amazing sounds and heavy beats. Keri will be supporting Ne-Yo on his UK tour this summer. Dates are as follows: Saturday, July 11 – London 02; Monday; July 13 – Glasgow S.E.C.C.; Wednesday, July 15 – Birmingham National Arena; Thursday July 16 – Manchester Arena; Friday, July 17 – Liverpool Arena; Saturday, July 18 – Newcastle Arena. |