Wyclef ft. Shakira Jean — The Border
I love myself some Shakira. This Timbaland produced track is rumored to be a left-over from previous recording sessions, but I can’t help but think otherwise. It’s so different from anything that Wyclef or Shakira has released and it has a very current sound. Unfortunately it’s tagged, but be sure to check out the community over the next few days for the untagged version. Also, be on the lookout for Shakira’s album to drop later this year! Link1/Link2

Kesha — Backstabber
You may recognize Kesha (aka Ke$ha) as the guest singer on Flo-Rida’s hit single “Right Round.” Many of you probably don’t know that she’s done background vocals for a lot of today’s pop artists including Britney Spears and The Veronicas (she even co-wrote their song “This Love”). She’s teamed up with noted producers Dr. Luke and Max Martin for her debut album that doesn’t quite have a release date yet. Backstabber hasn’t been confirmed as a single, but I think it would be a good move. It’s fun, kinda quirky, and I really like the production. With two of her songs already being featured on The Hills, it’ll be interesting to see whether she can hold her own and stay relevant as a solo act. Link1/Link2

CONTINUE READING

This week’s spotlight singer is Morissa! She is doing her rendition of Alicia Keys’ “Superwoman” and she has that voice that takes you to church. I like the way she makes it her own on certain parts. You better work it girl! If you like what you heard, visit her Youtube channel or Myspace page.

I don’t know if I picked him because he was so entertaining with the split screen or it was his talent. It might have a little of both and also his arrangement of Jazmine Sullivan’s “I Need You Bad”. Bruce is a good talent and very creative and the harmonies that he did for his background vocals were on point. Don’t really know if I’m a fan of his Jamaican accent but the rest is good. If you like what you heard, check out his Youtube and Myspace page.

Love muffins when I first heard this girl’s voice it almost knocked me down, that’s how strong it is. It kind of gives you an old gospel feel like we do it down south. For those of you that don’t know, some good old hand clapping and toe tapping sanging. Yes I said sanging, because she is just that good. When Rachel Dupard gets older and she becomes more experienced in her music, she will be a force to be reckoned with. If you like what you heard please visit and support her Youtube channel.

Love muffins I came across some of the best harmony I have heard in a while. Take me higher lord, they did a cover of Hezekiah Walker’s song “Grateful” Unfortunately I wasn’t able to find the name of the woman in this video with the amazing voice. The guy in the white shirt is Greg and this is coming from his YouTube channel and the other one has his name on his shirt, Daze. Nevertheless these three are incredible, make sure you check out Greg’s YouTube channel and Myspace if you like what you just heard.

Rebecca beautifully sung Katy Perry’s newest single “Hot n Cold” while she played the piano. I loved that she made the song her own and did not sing it like the artist. To hear more from Rebecca, visit her official YouTube channel or her Myspace page.