N*E*R*D, the recording project formed by popular production team The Neptunes, are back into the studio giving shape to their fourth album, ‘Nothing’, whose release date is expected for early September.
The funk-loaded ‘Hot ‘N’ Fun’ is the chosen first single and features Canadian star Nelly Furtado, who’s also due for a new English speaking album after her latest fling with the Spanish language.
The video sees Pharrell, Hugo and Haley throwing a wild party somewhere in the desert, perfectly capturing the vibe of a summer that’s nearly here.
While the British press has baptized 2009 as the year of the girls in spite of a new wave of fresh female talent. The autumn is round the corner and the newcomers are giving way to the veterans. From long awaited comebacks (Whitney Houston; Barbra Streisand; Shakira) to high profile follow-ups and breakthrough albums (Leona Lewis; Nelly Furtado –see video above-), this season is shaping itself as the battlefield for another war of the divas. The battle will be even fiercer in Non-English speaking territories where the biggest local stars are prepared to rival their most famous International counterparts for the top of their nation’s charts. After the jump we take a look at some of the most popular contenders around Southern Europe. Read more…
Summer’s already here. Millions are packing their stuff in order to get a well deserved rest in sunny latitudes around the world, the perfect targets of the many contenders for the title of Summer Song 2009. Dozens of dance crazes, Uber cheesy Europop or pseudo reggae numbers will compete against each other to become part of the holiday experience of many. The lucky ones will be inescapable and may turn into global smashes after the season finishes and holidaymakers recall their pleasant memories. Shazam wants to give a glimpse at this year’s candidates, currently breaking the airwaves and clubs in all the usual places. Beginning with the perfect novelty record, Mexican film star Gael Garcia Bernal’s tongue-in-cheek Spanish cover of Cheap Trick’s rock classic “I want you to want me”, as included in the soundtrack of his latest film “Rudo & Cursi”. The film tells the story of two brothers who become big football stars, although Cursi’s real dream is to be a singer. Showcasing his enthusiasm, yet lack of artistic talent through this fake promo for “Quiero Que Me Quieras”, Originally it was just one of the jokes in the screenplay, but thanks to Garcia Bernal’s star power is already hitting radio stations across the Latin World. Read more…
