Best Performance Ever!!!!!

The American Idol franchise has produced a few really good artists like Jennifer Hudson, Carrie Underwood, and Kelly Clarkson. I personally, am not an American Idol watcher but I had to tune in when I heard about an artist named Candice Glover. The performance I witnessed was her own rendition of “Lovesong” originally sang by the group “The Cure” and more recently covered by Adele.

I was blown away, Candice’s performance was effortless, and I felt chills.  She performed that song as though it belonged to her. I immediately wanted to hear the original song and Adele’s version and after listening to both, I conclude that Ms. Glover nailed it by far. I could not help but think of the comparison to Whitney Houston when she covered Dolly Parton’s song “I will always love You” which was originally a country tune but Whitney transformed it into a soulful rendition and it became her signature song as well as made Dolly Parton a great deal of money.I watched her performance of this song at least ten times, and other songs covered by her in this season of American Idol. I foresee her career taking off very soon in the near future. I also confess I will be watching a lot more of A.I.

The Braxton’s Family Value’s star Tamar Braxton sang her new song “ Love and War” on the Wendy Williams Show and I was very impressed. I am a viewer of this reality show, and I had no idea that Tamar could sing like that. I actually watch the show because of Tamar; she is hilarious. I also enjoy watching how truly in love Vince and her seem to be. I am publicly informing the world that I am a “Ta- mar-shin”. Recently she announced that they are expecting their own little "love on top"and I am so happy for them. I am also looking forward to watching their new reality show the Tamar & Vince Show.

References:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7acuT6Sydc4

http://www.google.com/webhp?hl=en&tab=ww#hl=en&sclient=psy-ab&q=images+candice+glover&oq=images+candice+glover&gs_l=hp.12..0i8.9125.10902.2.12842.6.6.0.0.0.0.142.724.0j6.6.0...0.0...1c.1.9.psy-ab.9FNsQUHlVj8&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_cp.r_qf.&bvm=bv.45373924,d.dmg&fp=5d1bbec4403cdbd6&biw=1330&bih=640

Hip-Hop Passed the Torch!!!!

Kendrick Lamar Duckworth is better known as the artist Kendrick Lamar from Compton California. Kendrick is the hottest hip-hop artist in the music industry right now. Every interview from aspiring artist like Travis J to established artist like Lady Gaga mentions how they desire to work with him. Kendrick started his career with a mix tape when he was in his teens under the moniker K-Dot. He steadily increased his fan base though a large Internet following. His popularity eventually got him signed with the independent label Top Dawg Entertainment in 2003. There are three other artists on this label named SchoolBoy Q, Jay Rock, and Ab-Soul, when the four perform together; they are called the Black Hippy.

Lamar has spent most of his time grinding on tour all over America and abroad introducing his new music to his fans. He did perform songs from his previous mixtapes as well as perform with other members of the Top Dawg Entertainment label. He also performed with old school rappers like Snoop Dogg and Dre who symbolically pasted the torch to him as the next generation of rap.

On March 30, 2012 Kendrick Lamar had an interview with Danielle Haring from XXL where he expressed his thoughts on the deal that was inked with Interscope Records -Aftermath.  

He states that he has complete confidence in his representation at Top Dawg Entertainment. 
He states that this label has looked out for him thus far, allowing him to concentrate on being completely creative without having to worry about the business end of the music industry. He also mentions in the interview, his debut album and the fact that he has not chosen a title as of yet. Soon after that interview, Top Dawg Entertainment and Interscope Records-Aftermath released Kendrick Lamar’s debut album called Good kid, MAAd city. This album is currently experiencing major success in 2013, with songs like Swimming Pools and Poetic Justice from this album.

   



References:

http://liafaronemanagement.blogspot.com

https://twitter.com/ladygaga/status/235739162827956225


http://rapgenius.com/Kendrick-lamar-swimming-pools-drank-lyrics#note-1168725

http://www.topdawgmusic.com/index.html


http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.19218/title.kendrick-lamar-speaks-on-top-dawg-entertainments-deal-with-interscope-records