Beautiful People, a positive message song projected to you by way of announcement making synths. In times of economic uncertainty and recession, it gave everyone a much needed lift.
In a very left field manner from Chris Brown’s usual formula-which has gained him top ten hits in the US with ‘Gimme That’ & ‘Poppin’, the Benny Benassi production combined uptempo electro house & R&B to create a luscious sounding dance floor smash.
‘Beautiful People’ is a stand-out track amongst average pop music which has recently adopted the uptempo electro house signature. In the Billboard dance charts, it reached No 1 and went on to be a top ten hit around the world including Australia & New Zealand.
Chris Brown was nominated for best male artist & best album in the Soul/R&B category at the American Music Awards 2011 after successfully releasing his fourth album titled F.A.M.E (Fans Are My Everything). Other accolades include winning album of the Year at the 2011 Soul Train Music Awards. ‘Look At Me Now’ the second single from the album has also earned Chris Brown three nominations for the 2011 Grammy’s.
It’s just over a year since Rebecca Ferguson introduced herself to the world on the UK’s X Factor. The painfully shy single mother, and eventual runner up of the competition, produced the show’s most memorable performance of the season during her audition, a fact that’s bolstered by the video’s 2.9 million plus views on Youtube.
Her debut single ‘Nothing’s Real But Love’ is passionate yet displays the control that only a great singer can muster. The subject is one close to Rebecca’s heart; “People used to say to me, ‘Being rich doesn’t make you happy.’ And I’d think, I’ve got no electricity. Tell that to my empty fridge. But now I’m doing okay I realise they were right. It doesn’t matter what you’ve got, as long as you’ve got love. I know that sounds cheesy, but that’s everything.”
To celebrate the release of Rebecca Ferguson’s debut single “Nothing’s Real But Love”, Shazam are giving you the chance to win a signed copy of Rebecca’s forth coming album, “Heaven”, out 5th December.
To stand a chance of winning a signed copy of the album, simply email competition@shazamteam.com with the answer to this simple question. Remember to include your name and contact details.
Which of the following songs did Rebecca Ferguson sing in her first X Factor audition
A) Bills Bills Bills – Destiny’s Child
B) A Change Is Gonna Come – Sam Cooke
C) Nina Simone – Feeling Good
Terms And Conditions: 1. Closing date for the competition is the 3rd Dec 2011 12:00 GMT. Any entries after this point will be void. 2. The winners will be notified by email on 5th Dec 2011. 3. Five winners will win a signed copy of Rebecca Ferguson’s album ‘Heaven’. 4. There’s no cash alternative to the prize. 5. The decision of Shazam Entertainment is final. 6. Employees of Shazam Entertainment are not eligible to enter this competition. 7. Prizes are non-exchangeable.
Here is this week’s In The Loop. All the weeks musical chatter delivered in one easily digestible chunk. Justin Bieber takes paternity test to prove his is not the father of a fan’s baby (RollingStone)
One Direction sign US recording deal with columbia (Capital)
Nicole Scherzinger and Lewis Hamilton‘s reunion in a LA car park (Skyliving)
Rebecca Ferguson came by the Shazam studio for an exclusive performance of ‘Nothing’s Real But Love’ from her brand new album ‘Heaven’. The album does not pander to fashion; it’s not a hybrid of every current hip music genre, shaken around a bit and mixed into an amorphous lump. This is soul; raw emotion pours out of every fibre of every note making her pop rivals sound predictable and ordinary.
Created over the last 11 months, the album is highly accomplished and timeless piece of work. From the sweet pared back piano led ‘Teach Me How To Be Loved’ to the 100 miles a minute ‘Backtrack’ with its fierce drum beats, to the big band sound of ‘Fairytale’, Rebecca’s voice soars effortlessly. And if ‘Shoulder To Shoulder’ doesn’t make you cry then there must be androids amongst us.
On her single ‘Nothing’s Real But Love’ Rebecca states “No money, no car, can beat love” as what’s really important in life.
Incredibly humble, but with an eye trained firmly on the future, her potential is vast. She comments “I am very proud of this album. It wasn’t easy to write and I poured that much of myself into it that if people don’t like it, it’ll be hard; but I’ll take that on the chin. As long as people can say ‘I believed what she was saying, that’s the ultimate.”
Watch the exclusive Shazam Session below.
You can follow Rebecca Ferguson on Twitter Get ‘Nothing’s Real But Love’ from iTunes & Pre-order Heaven from Amazon
Fancy winning a signed copy of Rebecca Ferguson’s debut album ‘Heaven’? Click here to stand a chance by answering the set question.
As Cheryl Cole looks for something new, Rihanna looks as if she is going back to the old. Could we be seeing a Nicholas (Nick) Minaj? Here is this week’s In The Loop
Lady Gaga fends off Justin Bieber & Adele to win 4 MTV Europe awards (Metro)
Conrad Murray convicted of killing Michael Jackson (Telegraph)
Nicki Minaj To record album as her gay male alter ego (NME)
Taylor Swift reclaims top prize at CMA Awards (Billboard)
Loick Essien is back with ‘Me Without You’, The follow up single to his debut smash ‘How We Roll’. Loick was in our studio and explained ‘Me Without You’ by saying “There’s nothing worse than ending a relationship with someone you don’t want to break up with. This song is about trying to rebuild your life when it feels like you can’t go on without them. Everyone has felt like that at some point and it’s something we can all relate to”. Watch the exclusive shazam session above
‘Me Without You is Now’ available from iTunes & Amazon You can follow Loick Essien on Twitter
What has made XL records come out and deny Adele rumour’s? Is Ri Ri feeling up to doing any shows & Just What will Drakes album sound like? Here is this week’s In The Loop.
Rihanna Cancels gig after being rushed to hospital (Rolling Stone)
Kim Kardashian Releases Official statement about her split with Kris Humphies (3am)
DJ Khaled and Meek Mill Assure Fans Rick Ross Is ‘Doing Great’ (Vibe)
This week we launch a new feature, ‘In The Loop’. We trawl the internet for the hottest news stories so you don’t have to. From the latest Twitter feud, to the hottest release news, we cut swathes through the web’s lies, hype and gossip and give you what you need to know in an instant.
Kelly Rowland Appearance. The UK X Factor judge is seen living it up in Beyoncé’s new video for ‘Party’. (The Metro)
Amy Winehouse tells Doctors “I don’t want to die” just hours before her death. (Metro)
Professor Green set for his first number 1 with ‘Read All About It’.(Official Charts Company)
REM play down suggestions of a Michael Stipe solo album. (NME)
Chris Martin admits drink & drugs had been a problem for Coldplay.(Evening Standard)
Nas fronts cover Of November’s issue Of XXL. (XXL Mag)
Jay-Z removes UK Version ‘Otis’ from Youtube (Allhiphop)
Dubstep superstar, Skrillex, teams up with reaming members of The Doors to cover Miles Davis. (fact)
