M.O - Ex At The Party

M.O are a three-piece RnB girl group who have strong vocals and give fantastic live performances. The ladies have just released their new song 'Ex At The Party'.

The song talks about when you are at a party with friends in common that you and your ex share and when the ex brings a new partner, don't expect me to friendly.
The track showcases the amazing vocals of all three members.

'Ex At The Party' has been released just a few months after their single 'Choose Sides feat. AJ Tracey (British rapper).

Myles and Nadine in the jungle

On Sunday 17th November, new celebrities will be entering the I'm a Celebrity jungle and they have chosen two great singers to enter this year.

Myles Stephenson

Myles is a member of The X Factor winning RnB group Rak-Su. He has toured the UK with the group and now he is preparing to enter the Australian jungle for this year's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here UK.

Many Rak-Su fans are hoping the exposure that Myles gets will help boost the groups music sales and get them back into the charts although Myles has admitted he would leave the group if other opportunities come his way after his stint in the jungle.

Nadine Coyle

She is best know as a member of Girls Aloud but over the last couple of years has enjoyed performing as a solo artists and releasing fantastic upbeat tracks.
Her singles 'Go To Work' and 'Fool For Love' have been positively received by fans (especially at Pride in Mas Palomas).

The jungle could be just what Nadine need to be seen not only by her loyal fans but potential new fans.
Her career has always been compared to her bandmate Cheryl and now Nadine is ready to show what she has to offer!

You Go Girl!

Missy Elliott - Iconology

Missy Elliott is a name that has graced the music industry for quite a while. Over the last few years it has been very quiet from the RnB Queen but now she is back with her new EP 'Iconology'.

The lead single from the EP is 'Throw It Back' which has a fantastic music video and with this EP, Missy has shown she is not ready to hang up her mic just yet!



If you don't know Missy Elliott, here are some of her well know hits:







As well as songs she has featured on:

In Real Life - She Do

Ever since In Real Life were put together, social media has been going crazy! Now it's the time the fans have been waiting for, a full album of songs. The album is called 'She Do' and the guys have just released a single also with the same name and a music video.




The album also features all the fantastic singles the group have released including 'Eyes Closed', 'Tattoo (How Bout You)', 'How Badly', Crazy AF', 'Hurt For Long' and many more.

With promotion tours and staying in contact with fans, could the album be the tipping point to world domination for In Real Life?
Only time will tell!

Nadine VS Cheryl

Whether you miss Girls Aloud or not, most fans are happy when ever there is any news about any of the ladies but it is Nadine Coyle and Cheryl who are still keeping the music alive.

Nadine Coyle

Nadine has been busy with festival season where she has performed at a few Pride events (including Maspalomas, Spain) as well as being on television programmes like Celebrity Juice and Sunday Breakfast and making her acting debut in the BBC comedy 'Soft Border Patrol'.
There are also rumours that she will star in 'Derry Girls'.

She has just recently released her new single 'Fool For Love' where she has again worked with the Girls Aloud Producer/songwriter Brian Higgins who also worked with Nadine for her comeback single 'Go To Work' and her EP 'Nadine'

Cheryl

Cheryl has also been busy on our TV screens as she was a dance captain on the BBC dance show 'The Greatest Dancer'.
In March she released a message on social media saying new music will be out soon. She then posted again in May with the phrase "did I say March, I meant May' which is why we love Cheryl so much as she doesn't take life too serious and is not afraid to take a dig at herself.

'Let You' is the new single which finally got its release on the 31st May. She released a fantastic music video with dance choreography that everybody wanted and it is a great track to release after the comeback track 'Love Made Me Do It'. Cheryl has worked with her Girls Aloud bandmate Nicola Roberts on the track.

Now we are hoping for music from Kimberly Walsh, Sarah Harding and Nicola Roberts or even a Girls Aloud reunion!

The Rise of Austria

When people think about music from Austria, most will think about Mozart. It is very difficult to think of artists from Austria, a small country in Europe, being able to break into the international music scene but 2019 has already surprised us and with the following artists, we think Austria will finally be on the map again as a music industry to developing and introducing the world with amazing artists.


1. Wurst (Conchita Wurst)

It was in 2014 when Austria chose Conchita Wurst to represent them at the Eurovision Song Contest. Known as the 'Bearded Lady', Conchita fought through the negativity written in the Austrian media and of course everything changed when she won the competition with the song 'Rise Like a Phoenix'.

After releasing 2 albums (Conchita and From Vienna With Love), 2019 brought a major change to Conchita and who is now known as Wurst. It is probably the biggest reinvention since Madonna and as well as a change in style of music, Wurst has a new look with shorter hair and switches between black and blonde hair.

'Trash All the Glam' was the first single to be released by Wurst and nothing was revealed in the video as Wurst was in a full-bodied latex bodysuit.

It was after the 'Trash All the Glam' video when the real shock came.

Wurst released the song 'Hit Me' an up-tempo track (soon to be an international hit in our opinion) and in the video Wurst has short blonde hair and a blonde beard.

The song was also performed at the Austrian Amadeus Awards live for the first time.

The 3rd and most recent single to be released from Wurst is 'See Me Now'

2019 will see Wurst release an album called 'Truth Over Magnitude' which will feature the three singles.


2. Brofaction

Brofaction are a duo made up of 2 brothers (Nico and Laurin) and they have been working on their music for quite a few years.
Laurin was a contestant on The Voice Kids Germany and it was then after the release of their second single  'Back At The Playground' where people really started to pay attention. The song is a feel good track and they released a fun music video to go with it.

The brothers then spent a couple of years touring as well as releasing a charity single whilst Nico continued his Psychology university degree and Laurin finished his last year at school.

In 2018 the brothers flew to the US to work with songwriters to write songs for their debut album. Some of the songwriters they worked with have written songs for Lady Gaga and Justin Timberlake.

'Message To The World' is the name of the album which got its release this year. The single 'My Mind's Made Up' was promoted with a music video to start the promotional campaign for the album.

The album features a 2019 version of 'Back At The Playground' and there are also a couple of stand out tracks including 'I Ain't Giving Up On You', 'Feels Right', 'Man of No Words', 'Message To The World' and 'Love Is Magic'.

The guys performed the album track 'My Mind's Made Up' on Austrian TV and there are many more performances coming up in 2019.

3. Nathan Trent

Nathan Trent is another artist who was chosen to represent Austrian in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2017 with his song 'Running On Air' which he later released in Spanish and Italien.

Since taking part in Eurovision, Nathan has released a few singles as well as performing (acting and single) live at one of Vienna's biggest events Lifeball.

His singles have included 'Secrets' feat. J-Mox (which he also released in Spanish) as well as 'Legacy' and he features on J-Mox single 'Over You'.

Nathan has recently had his music featured on radio and television in the UK and Spain which we think are the first steps to finally breaking into the international music market.


4. Cesar Sampson

Cesar Sampson has quite a lot of experience when it comes to the Eurovision Song Contest as he sang backing vocals for Bulgaria in 2016 and 2017 before finally getting the chance to represent Austria in 2018 where he finished in 3rd place.

The song 'Nobody But You' was the song he used for the competition and it went on to enter quite a few charts in Europe.

Cesar has recently been in Spain where he attended the Eurovision pre-party in Madrid as well as being on the radio there.

His latest single 'Stone Cold' is now available on Spotify and iTunes.

Rak-Su - Rome EP

It's been a crazy time for Rak-Su since switching record labels moving from Syco Music to RCA. Many fans were worried that they were about to split but then they released their new EP called 'Rome'.
The EP offers 4 amazing tracks and to make things even better, the guys have been very busy recording music videos for the tracks.

1. Into It

The song 'Into It' was released as a main single and was the first video the group released.


2. Thunder

3. Stick Around

4. Blood Ties

If this EP isn't enough to get everyone excited, Rak-Su will be supporting Olly Murs on his 'You Know I Know Tour' which starts in May 2019!

You can get tickets to the tour now and you can check out the Rome EP on iTunes, Apple Music, Amazon and Spotify now!

Rak what? Rak-Su.

Bahar is back!

Ever since German girlband Monrose split up, we have made sure to follow all 3 ladies solo projects and we are so happy to announce that Bahar is back with new music.

On the 1st February 2019 her vocals can be heard on the Traumfrequenz single 'Ohne Dich' (eng. Without You). This single mixes Bahar's stunning German Pop vocals with German Rap/HipHop.

For her German speaking fans, this was a moment everyone had been waiting for but what about her fans that don't speak German?

For her fans who prefer English songs, Bahar released her solo single 'What Eyes Cannot See' on the 8th February 2019. 

The song is a beautiful ballad and showcases Bahar's angelic vocals and really moves the listener!

We are happy to see Bahar making a comeback and would recommend you check out both tracks on Spotify, Apple Music and iTunes now!
We think 2019 might just be Bahar's year and we will definitely be supporting her!

2018 Top 20 (5-1)

We have finally reached the top 5 and here is how our 2018 Top 20 (5-1) looks:

5. Kelly Rowland - Kelly

It's been a while since Kelly Rowland last released a song. She has been busy as a coach on The Voice Australia and promoting a new fitness clothing range. Kelly's new single is called 'Kelly' and and it is the perfect song for fans.
The song is a more Hiphop/RnB track and we are hoping for more songs from her!

Go Kelly Go!




4. Cher Lloyd - None Of My Business

Cher Lloyd has been of the radar for a while but she has been busy being a new mom. To get back into the limelight and to start up her career, Cher released a new song called 'None Of My Business' and it is the perfect comeback. 

The track describes a woman discussing her ex and his new girlfriend but saying it isn't any of her business.

Now signed to Universal, we can't wait to hear near music in 2019.

 

3. Union J feat. Ironik - Dancing

Many fans had been worried about what the future would hold for the lads from Union J. During 2018 they released three songs and it is their song 'Dancing' featuring Ironik which enters our chart. Union J are signed to RU Listening LTD and everything seems to be moving very well. Although Josh Cuthbert announced he wants to leave the group, JJ and Jaymi are continuing Union J and fans are waiting to see what happens in 2019.

2. Lunafall - Addicted

Lunafall is a band from Birmingham and ever since we came across their music, we want to hear more. The song 'Addicted' makes you want to get up and dance as soon as it starts and it will be a song which will be stuck in your head for a long time.

The group are currently working on new songs and are preparing tour dates.

1. Nadine Coyle - September Song

What a year 2018 was for Nadine Coyle. After she released her hit 'Go To Work' in 2017, fans and social media went crazy when Nadine announced she would be releasing her EP. The stand-out track is a cover of Jonas Blue's 'September Song' and we feel Nadine has done a great job with the track which we think is the style of music Nadine should be releasing.

Most of 2018 saw Nadine touring around the UK at some of the Pride concerts and it has been announced that new music should be released in 2019 by the Virgin EMI signed artist!

2018 Top 20 (10 - 6)

Finally entering the Top 10 of our 2018 Top 20 chart and here are the places from 10 to 6:

10. Michelle Williams - Fearless

What a year 2018 was for Michelle Williams. The Destiny's Child singer announced she had a TV show on the Opera Winfrey Network called 'Chad Loves Michelle' which documented Michelle's struggles with depression as well as looking at her live with her fiancé Chad. Sadly after some episodes of the show were broadcast, the couple decided to end their relationship.

One positive Michelle can take from 2018 is her amazing new single 'Fearless'. Anyone going through struggles will find help listening to Michelle's stunning vocals on such a powerful song.
This track could is what fans have been waiting for from Michelle and we hope there is more music in 2019 coming from such a fantastic singer!

9. Claire Richards - On My Own

 After all the success Claire Richards has had with her group Steps, it was obvious that she would also love to showcase her stunning vocals and boy we are glad she did. Her debut single 'On My Own' was the perfect way to kick off her solo journey and it has already had almost 600,000 streams on Spotify.
The song is the lead single from her up coming album 'My Wildest Dreams' and Claire toured around the UK in December to give fans a chance to hear some songs from the album.

Claire will be very busy in 2019 with the promotion of her solo music as well as preparing to get back with her band mates to work on new music!

8. Laeko - Champion

Laeko is a French beatmaker/DJ/Producer who has released some great uptempo tracks for his fans. His song 'Champion' could easily be a track for boxers to walk out to as they make their way to the ring but is also a great track to keep you motivated at the gym, played in a club or to get festival goers up and dancing.

we can't wait to see what Laeko does in 2019 and all the other French DJ's (including DJ Snake and David Guetta) should be worried because there is a new kid in town hungry to make his mark in the music industry!

7. Cheryl - Love Made Me Do It

When Cheryl announced she was making a comeback, social media went crazy. Her song 'Love Made Me Do It' (written by her Girls Aloud band mate Nicola Roberts) entered the official chart at number 19 in the UK. Cheryl had to put up with lots of negativity sent her way about how low the track entered the charts and her performance on The X Factor.
The music industry has changed since Cheryl last released a song 4 years ago and the song has been a success.
2019 will continue to be busy for Cheryl as there are plans for new single releases and she is also a dance captain on The Greatest Dancer.

It's nice to have you back Cheryl!

6. George Shelley - Technicolour

George Shelley's 2018 was full of ups and downs but he still managed to release a great single for his fans. The song 'Technicolour' released as his official debut single has more of a rock/dance feeling to it and he also got to perform it live at London Pride. Before performing the track he admitted to the audience that he had recently come out and was nervous about what people would think.

George als worked on a BBC3 documentary about how he grieved about his sister who sadly passed away in 2017. The feedback from viewers was amazing and many mentioned how George's documentary helped them.

We really hope that we get to see (and hear) more from George in 2019 whether it is with new music, acting or presenting.

2018 Top 20 (15 - 11)

We continue our 2018 Top 20 singles with the tracks taking places 15 to 11:

15. Daniel Schuhmacher - Venus or Mars

Although his main audience is in Germany, the German singer Daniel Schuhmacher tends to record his music in English.
His song 'Venus Or Mars' was released towards the end of 2018 but with this track being an up-tempo dance track which will be perfect for the clubs, could also help break the international music markets in 2019.

We are excited to see what Daniel will achieve in 2019.





14. Nathan Trent - Secrets

It's been quite a busy year for Nathan Trent as he has released 3 songs and was a big part of the Life Ball in Vienna, Austria. 

When Nathan released his single 'Secrets', fans were pleasantly surprised by what they heard. The track is easy-listening pop which will get stuck in your head from the very first listen. This song also has a Spanish version which was recorded by Nathan.

We are sure there are lots of great things coming from Nathan Trent in 2019.

13. Danny Dearden & The Holografik - Take On The World

Danny Dearden used to be know as the guy from The X Factor UK but 2018 has really helped him start to pave his own successful music journey. 2018 saw Danny release four songs (Sleeping With The Moon, Take On The World, It's Wrong and Us 4 Life).
We could have chosen any of his fantastic singles to put in the chart be we decided on 'Take On The World' which he released with The Holografik. The song is a mid-tempo track with elements of dance/pop and was also featured on the BBC Introducing in the West Midlands.

There are lots more great projects coming from Danny Dearden in 2019 so make sure you follow him on his social media profiles and on Spotify.

12. Kevin Sundl - Jedes Mal Im Sommer

Kevin Sundl has been working on his music for a few years now and having released songs on English and German, it was only a matter of time before a future potential international hit would be found.
The song 'Jedes Mal Im Sommer' (Every Summer) mixes German and English and is one of those songs that gets you dancing whilst on a beach or near a lake in the summer.

through out 2018, Kevin has been touring and promoting his music in Austria and Germany and it looks like 2019 will also be busy for him.

11. Louisa feat. 2 Chainz - Yes

If you read everything in the media, you would say that 2018 wasn't the best year for Louisa. Her single 'Yes' didn't impact the Top 40 and she was released from her contract with Simon Cowell's label Syco Music.

Louisa's fans should not be worried though! She has signed a deal with Ministry of Sound and she has featured on two other songs.

We think Louisa will surprise a lot of people in 2019 and we will be hear waiting for her!

2018 Top 20 Songs (20 - 16)

What a year 2018 was for the music fans with some great tracks released. Here is our first post from our 2018 Top 20 songs places 20 to 16:

20. Ronan Parke - No Love (Like First Love)

Ronan Parke started his music career as a young 12 year old finishing runner-up on Britain's Got Talent. Now at the age of 20, Ronan has released a new album 'Found My Way' with a more mature sound including the song 'No Love (Like First Love). The song is a mid-tempo dance/pop track and it has entered charts in Brazil.

The song is a perfect way for Ronan to remind everyone why we love his stunning vocals and to showcase what's to come in 2019.

19. Dinah Jane feat. Ty Dolla Sign - Bottled Up

Dinah Jane is best know as being 1/5 of Fifth Harmony. 2018 has been an exciting year as all members of the band released solo music but when Dinah announced she was ready to release her first solo track, excitement grew.
The track is very different to the other member's tracks and it is a more RnB/pop track which will get you on the dance floor.

More music and an album is expected for 2019.

18. Sheldon Riley - Fire

Sheldon Riley is best known for being on The Voice Australia as part of Team Boy George where he finished in 3rd place. His blind audition song was a cover of Culture Club's 'Do You Really Want To Hurt Me' which stole the hearts of everyone in Australia and online.
After The Voice finished, Sheldon released his debut single 'Fire' which was co-written by Australian singer Alfie Arcuri.

Sheldon has a very unique sound and it will be interesting to see how his music journey in 2019 will continue.

17. Jesse McCartney - Wasted

Jesse McCartney has been in the industry since he was a child. Not only is he a fantastic singer but also an amazing songwriter.
In 2018 he released his track 'Wasted' which shows why he is still relevant in the music industry today and why he has entered our Top 20.

As well as music, Jesse is also an actor so 2019 will more than likely be another very busy year and we have our fingers crossed for another full length album!

16. Aston Merrygold - Bon Appetit

It's been very busy for Aston Merrygold lately. Since he left Strictly Come Dancing last year, he has had a baby but what we were happy about was the new music. 'Bon Appetit' is a perfect RnB track and it really showcases the stunning vocals which the fans love.

Aston finished 2018 by winning the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special and released a new song called 'Poison Ivy'.
We can't wait for new music from Aston in 2019!