If you've read any of my complaining posts you know how I feel about my voice. I've even posted a few of my singing videos from youtube to display the disappointment in the voice that I have. When I sit back in deep thought I can't seem to understand exactly where my life is going to go musically. I constantly quit singing and pick it back up within a matter of hours. Basically to say that I really want to pursue music within my life and there is nothing else I can imagine myself doing. That was the purpose of my tattoo, and that's why I'm going into college to continue music, despite all the insecurities that I have. I just want to find the voice that I feel like I have inside because I feel it, I just need it to come out of me.
P.S. I like to watch Letoya Luckett's webisode Life, Love & Music
I've never posted gospel on here before, which probably gives off the impression that I don't like gospel music. However that is not the case at all, in fact gospel is one of my favorite genres to sing in school. I just don't have the voice to sing gospel, my voice is really weak. Back to the purpose of this post, Mary Mary just dropped the video to their single "Go Get It" and I must say that Tina & Erica look like gorgeous gangsta gospel singers in the video in my opinion. I watch their reality show Mary Mary, on WE TV every Thursdays and I have to say it is one of my favorites. I actually choose to watch their show opposed to the Pauly D Project on MTV. I can't identify exactly why I like their show but I just think their lives are totally awesome.The show is filled with family, music, business and God and I find every aspect to be appealing. I really hope they're renewed for a new season. When they finally get back on track and release a new album I will be going to buy it for sure.
This week there has been a lot of announcements within music, from artist signing to new labels to new videos to the line up for annual summer concerts and award shows. However, the best of them all is the new music videos that was released.
The first new music video comes from heart throb Trey Songz, his new music video to his second single "Heart Attack" off of his upcoming studio album Chapter V was exclusively debuted on 106 & Park . There is no official date as to when the album will drop, but it will come out this summer. As far as artist being added to the rosters of summer concerts, Trey Songz was announced as one of the performers for Hot 97's annual Summer Jam concert which will take place in New Jersey. The video features Kelly Rowland and I think that both her and Trey Songz actually would make a cute couple, but I know that Trey's Angels would lose it if he actually had a girlfriend. Especially if he had a girlfriend within the industry. Nonetheless I feel like Benny Boom directed an awesome video for this single, and I can't wait for the album to drop.
BTS of "Heart Attack" music video
The next music video comes from a teenage heart throb, Justin Bieber's video to his first single "Boyfriend" off of his sophomore album Believe was released. Everything about this song and video is a total different direction from the Justin everyone was introduced to on MyWorld 2.0. Then again he is 18 years old now and dating a 20 something year old (Selena Gomez). I think I like this song and video because both Justin and I are facing the same issues where we are trying to get people to realize that we're grown up now. Not to mention, my favorite part is the rapping part of the song. If your a dedicated Seventeen Magazine reader like myself, or just love Justin Bieber make sure you pick up the May issue. He is one of the two cover stories, in his article he discusses his new musical direction and his relationship with Selena. As well as exclusive pictures of him on his down time.
This song and video isn't so new, but it's still new because it only came out last month. If you ever read any of my other posts then you may have seen my posts on the group The Bangz, or one of my most recent post of Sabi's music video to "Wild Heart". Sabi is back with her follow up single to her debut album, with "Where They Do That At" which features Wale. The song gives off a pop kinda of sound with a touch of hip hop. The song was produced by Cirkut, and the track kind of gives me the vibe I had first gotten when I seen The Bangz music video to their single "Boys With Tattoos". It's nice to know that although Sabi had no choice, but to continue as a solo artist she is still sticking to her own style. It was her style and energy that made Warner Bros. sign her as a solo artist after everyone learned that Ella Ann wouldn't make a return to music. I think that the simplicity of both the song and video makes it great and a future hit. Once I find out more information on Sabi's debut project I'll be sure to update.
Lately I've been a lazy blogger, and that's mainly because it's senior year & it's about to end so there is a lot going on. However, that's not a good enough reason for the poor work that I've been producing. After realizing my poor work I had to think of new things to talk about for you guys to enjoy, that wasn't too hard to do. The musical world is growing everyday, my musical world is growing everyday. Finding topics made me excited, and one of the first things I would like to discuss is Monica's new album New Life. This is her seventh studio album, and I felt like I personally had to buy it because she is one of the few great R&B artist left within the industry. Earlier last month I talked about the video to her single "It All Belongs To Me" with Brandy. With the success of that song when I brought the album I expected all of the songs to match the instant success of that single, as well as match the success of her previous album Still Standing. I'm not saying this because Monica is one of my favorite singers, but she really delivered. I listened to the entire album from start to finish at least four times the first day I had the album. Many people in this generation probably don't think too much of Monica because her albums consist mostly of ballots. What they must understand is she comes from the 90s era so she sticks with the formula that has made her the wonderful artist that she is today. The formula that has created the reputation that she has had for over fifteen years. Second she sings the hell out of every ballot she has on her albums, good music is good music and that's all to it. My favorite songs off of the album is "Big Mistake", "Without You" and "Amazing". According to Monica's instagram her next single will be "Without You", so request that single at your local radio stations. Also if you haven't already, make sure you go out and buy or download a copy of New Life, I promise you won't be disappointed. The album has features from both Brandy and MMG's own Wale.
