Månad: september 2011

Ms. Dynamite Turns Neva Soft with Labrinth

Ms. Dynamite returns to the charts with ‘Neva Soft.’
Ms. Dynamite returns to the charts with ‘Neva Soft.’

CHART SPOTLIGHT. ‘Neva Soft’ is the latest single from Ms. Dynamite. Entering No.33 on this week’s UK singles tally, the track is produced by Labrinth. He has already a successful string of hits, haven collaborated with Tinie Tempah on ‘Pass Out’ and ‘Frisky.’

I’m really keen on getting more info on the upcoming third studio album from Ms. Dynamite, which follows A Little Deeper and Judgement Days. The new single is her eighth top 40 hit in her career.

Née Niomi Arleen McLean-Daley in 1981, this 30 year-old singer grew up listening to reggae and hip hop music. Chances are that she would end up a school teacher or social worker, which was part of her list of dream jobs (after musician).

‘Neva Soft’ follows ‘Lights On’ which peaked at No.4 at the end of December last year. It was actually predicted to bow at No.2 behind Matt Cardle’s ‘When We Collide’ – a track previously covered by WelcheMusic. Ms. Dynamite was credited as a featured rapper on ‘Lights On,’ which was Katy B’s second single from her debut album.

According to This Is London, Ms. Dynamite is one of the most respected artists in the UK. Throughout her career the singer has won three MOBO’s, two Brit Awards and the NSPCC received a £20,000 donation after her winning the Mercury Music Prize.


3am interviewed her earlier on the naughty single name of Ms Dynamite’s “conjures up all sorts of sordid thoughts in our innocent minds.”

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ESC Winner Carola to Crown The Voice

The originals Adam Levin, Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green and Blake Shelton
ESC Winner Carola to Crown The Voice

CHART REFLECTION. We covered the super diva Carola Häggkvist after her performance at ‘Sommarkrysset’ earlier this summer. According to Aftonbladet, the singer will join the celebrity judges of ‘The Voice.’ These sources have not been officially confirmed by TV4. The panel will consist of merited Swedish artists Magnus Uggla, Ola Salo (of The Ark) and rapper Petter.

‘The Voice’ is a Dutch format owned by Talpa. Earlier this autumn, TV3 introduced a similar format dubbed ‘True Talent.’ The purpose of the show is that it’s primarily the voice that matters and not the physical appearance. WelcheMusic favorite Danny Sacuedo is one of the celebrities in ‘True Talent.’

Christina Aguilera, Maroon 5’s Adam Levin, Cee Lo Green and Blake Shelton form the panel of judges in the US. In the UK, Adele was rumored to become one of the celebrities.

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Den svenska björnstammen’s Vart jag mig i världen vänder Tops Swedish Tally

Vart jag mig i världen vänder with Den svenska björnstammen new No.1
Den svenska björnstammen tops the Swedish singles tally

CHART SPOTLIGHT. Den svenska björnstammen gets its major breakthrough this week as they ascend to the top of the singles tally with ‘Vart jag mig i världen vänder.’ The group consists of seven guys recording melodic electropop with African influences. WelcheMusic really loves it and is amazed as to see a No.1 group with a name translating into The Swedish Bear Tribe.

‘Vart jag mig i världen vänder’ (Wherever I turn in the world) bowed at No.58 at the end of July. The track has then climbed to 39-22-9-2, only to knock Don Omar & Lucenzo’s ‘Danza kudoro’ off the top spot.

The group hails from Norrköping and was one of the finalists in the music competition Metro on Stage in 2010. Signed by the record label Pop Records, their music is distributed via Universal Music. Last year, they launched the EP Dansmusik including five tracks. It was followed by the other EP Classics.

In an interview in Devotion Magazine from 2010, the group said that ‘they get inspiration from Kanye West’s Christian stuff. And some niche, obscure things. We’re so many in our group, but we’re foremost inspired by people we meet. Euro disco clubs are also a great source for information.’

Listen to Den svenska björnstammen via Spotify:

 

Mohombi Returns with Maraca

 

Mohombi
Mohombi

CHART SPOTLIGHT. Look out for ‘Maraca’ which premiers tomorrow via iTunes and Spotify. It follows Mohombi’s platinum selling single ‘Coconut Tree’ and is a brand new song produced by none other than RedOne. Mohombi is currently recording new material with the help from artists such as Taio Cruz, Pitbull, Nayer and Flo-Rida. Mohombi is currently one of the featured artist on the Elvis Crespo revival ‘Suave (Kiss Me)’ with Pitbull and Nayer.

 


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