The Vocal PowerHouse of Our Generation:CHRISTINA AGUILERA
...The thing is, as MANY of you know, CHRISTINA AGUILERA, is, by far, my FAVORITE Female Singer, Performer, Entertainer. So MANY of you 'LIVE' for the Antics of BeYonce Knowles, but Vocally, she doesnt light the Flames that Christina BLOWS everytime she opens her mouth. Christina has been marveled as the quintessential, prowess of Sound for the past TEN YEARS.
To pay Homage to her TEN YEAR career in the music industry, Christina is releasing her November 11, 2008 compilation, KEEPS GETTING BETTER: A DECADE OF HITS
Ive listened to both lead singles from the compilation, DYNAMITE and the title track, KEEPS GETTING BETTER, and I am extremely DISAPPOINTED with both; to say the least. Christina is, indeed, very INNOVATIVE, UNIQUE, CREATIVE and DYNAMIC in her approach to breaking the mold of secular sound and mainstream, appeal tactics. Im just turned off, a bit, by her ability to design herself and her music in such Left Field Territory. What Christina seems to forget, often times, is the FACT that her music still NEEDS to receive, mainstream, radio airplay, as much as it needs to appeal to her grounded, fan-base. I DONT expect her to cater to the likeness of GENIE IN A BOTTLE and WHAT A GIRL WANTS. However, I would LOVE for her to return to the plethora of Stylings and Intimate Ballads that framed the Critical and Commercial Success of her 2002 Smash Hit, STRIPPED.
Right now, Christina is in the production phase of writing and recording her Fourth, Studio LP; which, according to her, is going in the OPPOSITE direction of 2006's, BACK TO BASICS. It took me so LONG to envelop Christina's last album, and even once I did, I could only really FEEL the 2nd Disc; riding alone at night. I dont know. Christina has employed herself to create an entire, Futuristic, ELECTRONIC-Oriented album. If DYNAMITE and KEEPS GETTING BETTER are indicative of that challenge, Im really AFRAID for us, the fans, as well as her career. Her 3rd, Studio, LP, BACK TO BASICS sold fairly well, BUT with her status in the music industry, Christina SHOULD be pushing the SAME number of units as Britney, Alicia and Beyonce, alike. Afterall, these are the LEGENDS and Soon-To-Be, ICONS of our time.Working alongside one of my Favorite, 2007/2008 discovered artists, SIA (Breathe Me), Christina will be in the studio creating a LOT of material for her Summer 2009 album. She has also garnered the production talents of the Legendary, Linda Perry, GoldFrapp and LadyTron to help her create this 'FUTURISTIC' Masterpiece.
I simply want Christina to RETURN to the Formulas that made her a Major Star in the Beginning. Whereas MADONNA has reinvented herself a Million Times Over, PEOPLE and MUSIC arent as Flexible and Forgiving as they once were. I Love and Appreciate ALL blends and musical genres.
I just wish Christina would allow Me to FALL-IN-LOVE with her, All Over Again.
...MEANWHILE...I am Ever-So-Xcited for this Third, Studio LP that is being released by Keyshia Cole, in part of Geffen/InterScope Records, on Tuesday, December 16th. A DIFFERENT ME, the follow up to Keyshia's Platinum-Plus, 2005 and 2007 albums, is filled with a Similar Sound, yet Different Themes than we are use to from the R&B songstress.
Ive been drawn to Keyshia for about 2 years now. I am in Love with the raw essence of her voice, as well as the stripped persona of her individuality. I have watched her evolve into such a beautiful young woman. She presents an aura of class, at this point in her career. She NOW... ALWAYS looks good on Red Carpets, at Media Events, and even walking down Robertson Blvd. here in Los Angeles.
At this point, Im UnSure as to WHY 'Playa Cardz Right' was selected as the LEAD single for the Up and Coming, Highly Anticipated album. However, with a growing Fan-Base that follows her career by buying the albums and watching the Top-Rated, BET showcase, Keyshia will do WELL this Holiday Season. The album is sure to present yet another commercial success for Keyshia's catalogue.
The THIRD Season of KeyShia Cole's BET Reality Series PREMIERES This Tuesday Night.
Check Your Local Listings for Show Time.
An entire Track Listing has NOT been issued. However, I have received these FIVE record titles that are to appear on December 16th's, A DIFFERENT ME.
PLAYA CARDZ RIGHT
TRUST ft. Monica
MAKE ME OVER
YOU COMPLETE ME
HONEY LOVE R.Kelly Remake
*A CHRISTINA AGUILERA/KEYSHIA COLE Duet would actually be a GREAT Idea*
