Demi Lovato Rises like a Skyscraper


CHART REFLECTION. The former Disney Channel actress, now full-time pop singer Demi Lovato returns with “Skyscraper,” a ballad that deals with her recent challenges in life. The single will also pave way for her third album to be released this fall.

Quits Her Own Series

Only a few months ago, Demi Lovato was treated for physical and emotional issues. This turn in life subsequently led Demi Lovato to quit her own series, Sonny with a Chance. The show follows the talented Midwestern girl Sonny, who won a nationwide talent search thus moving to L.A. and star in a popular television series. The series follows her new personal and private life.

Née Demetria Lovato, the 18-year old chanteuse reigns from Dallas, Texas. She got her breakthrough in the Disney production Camp Rock with The Jonas Brothers. Lovato quickly became a Disney star alongside Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez and aforementioned Jonas Brothers and she quickly found fame with the duet “This Is Me” with Joe Jonas.

Help from Beyoncé’s Producer

Demi Lovato released her debut album Don’t Forget in September 2008. It peaked at No.2 in the US and was followed by her first chart-topper – Here We Go Again, which was released in July 2009.

Her third set is expected to bow sometime in the fall and carry the title of the new single Skyscraper. Produced and co-written by Toby Gad, the German producer who also produced Beyoncé’s “If I Were a Boy” and Fergie’s “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” the single was released digitally via iTunes only yesterday.

Chinese Wing Puts an Original Touch to Single Ladies


CHART REFLECTION. If you thought that Liza Minnelli’s rendition of Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies” in Sex and the City 2 was original, wait ‘til you here this one. Wing Han Tsang, (曾詠韓), has grown a worldwide fan-base with her special offbeat style. Originally from Hong Kong, Wing is now residing in New Zealand and began her career by entertaining patients at nursing homes and hospitals in the Auckland area. Further to receiving a grant from Manukau City Council, she issued her debut set “Musical Memories of Les Misèrables and The Phantom of the Opera.”

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Wing Web-site is the Hub

Nurturing her music career, Wing’s fanbase has been retained via her web-site. Wing also sells her music via iTunes, CD Baby and of course Spotify where WelcheMusic found these tracks.  The singer even had a South Park episode named after her in March 2005. To date, she has released eleven CDs.

Beyoncé Releases the New Album

Currently releasing her latest album 4, Set for release on June 24, Beyoncé made a rave performance on the Billboard Awards show with “Run the World (Girls).” A second single – “Best Thing I Ever Had” – has already been released. We look forward to “I Was Here” – an entirely new ballad written by Diane Warren and produced by Ryan Tedder (of “Bleeding Love” and OneRepublic fame)!

Her original “Single Ladies” was issued in October 2008 as a double lead A-single together with “If I Were a Boy.” It finally reached the No.1 spot in the US, on par with Diana Ross and Paula Abdul at the list of women with most Hot 100 chart-toppers.

Dance Routine from the ‘60s

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The accompanying music video was actually inspired by the 1969 Bob Fosse dance routine Mexican Breakfast which was seen on the Ed Sullivan show. Critics have compared the track to Aretha Franklin’s “Respect” and Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive” as female empowerment songs. The track has also been included on many a TV shows, e.g. Cougar Town, CSI: Miami and Glee. In Sweden, “Single Ladies” peaked at No.40.

Countdown to Colbie Caillat’s All of You

Colbie Caillat’s “I Do” has already charted. 

CHART SPOTLIGHT. This July sees the release of the new Colbie Caillat set All of You. The 25-year old singer songwriter hails from Malibu, California and got her breakthrough hit with “Bubbly” in 2007. It’s her biggest hit to date and the only track to reach the US top ten.

Grammy Duet with Jason Mraz

WelcheMusic has already covered the duet with Jason Mraz. Issued in 2009, “Lucky” received a Grammy nominee. It was included on Mraz’ set We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things. Commercially, the track peaked at No.48 on the Hot 100.

Lead Single “I Do” Already Chart Hit

Already, lead single “I Do” has charted.  An upbeat folk pop song, the track has peaked at No.23 on the Billboard Hot 100. The track was produced by Greg Wells (of Mika, Katy Perry and OneRepublic fame). Expect it to be followed by “Brighter than the Sun.” Two of the tracks on All of You was penned by pop songwriter Ryan Tedder. He’s the front man of OneRepublic and his writing credits includes “Bleeding Love” for Leona Lewis and “Halo” for Beyoncé. In addition, the album track “What If” was originally featured in the movie Letters to Juliet, featuring Amanda Seyfried and Vanessa Redgrave.

You can pre-order All of You at Amazon. The set contains 14 songs and was initially slated for release early May. Last year, Colbie Caillat performed at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo in honor of winner Liu Xiaobo.

Listen to Colbie Caillat (via Spotify):

Beyoncé Impacts with Run the World (Girls)


CHART SPOTLIGHT. She’s back and  “Run the World (Girls)” debuts at No.18 on Sunday’s UK singles chart. Beyoncé hasn’t charted (in the UK) since “Video Phone” peaked at No.58 in November 2009. The track was well received since its debut on radio last Thursday.

“Run the World (Girls)” samples Major Lazer’s “Pon De Floor” and is produced by Switch, Beyoncé and Shea Taylor.

Depeche Mode Collaborates with Stargate

The track will headline a forthcoming release this June. Beyoncé has split professionally from her father as her manager.

WelcheMusic is still disappointed that “Broken-Hearted Girl” wasn’t given more promotional push – the excellent ballad from I Am…Sasha Fierce.

Most popular tracks via Last.fm:

  1. Halo
  2. Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)
  3. Sweet Dreams
  4. Irreplaceable
  5. If I Were a Boy

Biggest hits in Sweden:

  • If I Were a Boy (No.1)
  • Crazy in Love (4)
  • Halo (8)
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