tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41599231447996452142024-02-20T18:36:15.259-08:00FnF.FM RadioFnF.FM is an online radio. 24X7 full times popular music. You can listen us anytime from anywhere. We have audience from all around the world!Arifur Rahmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14950653686789739208noreply@blogger.comBlogger201125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159923144799645214.post-21071314814354533402023-08-12T10:23:00.010-07:002023-08-12T10:26:51.125-07:00The Comprehensive Scoop on Taylor Swift's Re-recordings: What We've Uncovered So Far<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1ZKpp57Wk7pBxGs8lHdVNgvt-g2Lyp4adMnkgmLCDwKvI4rGuDp27hOanq0T0Knhi6tvZnHJQFi_SLM-jnh6F0-zN7yAXvY7el5BqnJrTooCgAA096t0Ro3qOZ1XN3KdO5XF2xtv37mUqBabLEoLSI-lRp7deIP__w_DYW6DKc2W87TdUFbBwNX-7OZY/s1392/IMG_4253.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Comprehensive Scoop on Taylor Swift's Re-recordings: What We've Uncovered So Far" border="0" data-original-height="884" data-original-width="1392" height="406" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1ZKpp57Wk7pBxGs8lHdVNgvt-g2Lyp4adMnkgmLCDwKvI4rGuDp27hOanq0T0Knhi6tvZnHJQFi_SLM-jnh6F0-zN7yAXvY7el5BqnJrTooCgAA096t0Ro3qOZ1XN3KdO5XF2xtv37mUqBabLEoLSI-lRp7deIP__w_DYW6DKc2W87TdUFbBwNX-7OZY/w640-h406/IMG_4253.jpeg" title="The Comprehensive Scoop on Taylor Swift's Re-recordings: What We've Uncovered So Far" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>In the dynamic world of music, <a href="https://www.fnf.fm/2017/02/taylor-swift.html">Taylor Swift</a>'s re-recordings have been a subject of intense curiosity and anticipation. With her mission to regain control over her master recordings, Swift has embarked on a monumental journey to re-record her earlier catalog. Let's delve into the intriguing developments surrounding this musical endeavor.</div><div><br /></div><div>Having learned from her well-publicized disputes over ownership, Swift's re-recordings are a strategic move to reclaim her artistic legacy. The process involves meticulously recreating her beloved hits, ensuring fans can relive the magic while supporting her artistic autonomy.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh35fAuTV2llz1iBvLaUEr-qpc1gvP8CRRLFBY5As4zHXQiYdTwAL7aKMfLf0D2zKhdCIgxbwPOh9UslsBdxfjKLMREgIFx463lLA_bxR-bSHsLdD573VVqv14NKPRFh0FGXLJgYVdasZ9PPM7-LVH7dMEh5OJS6BIZhwo7TtcLnCe512C2D-46eYLUnwo/s1365/IMG_4254.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Comprehensive Scoop on Taylor Swift's Re-recordings: What We've Uncovered So Far" border="0" data-original-height="867" data-original-width="1365" height="406" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh35fAuTV2llz1iBvLaUEr-qpc1gvP8CRRLFBY5As4zHXQiYdTwAL7aKMfLf0D2zKhdCIgxbwPOh9UslsBdxfjKLMREgIFx463lLA_bxR-bSHsLdD573VVqv14NKPRFh0FGXLJgYVdasZ9PPM7-LVH7dMEh5OJS6BIZhwo7TtcLnCe512C2D-46eYLUnwo/w640-h406/IMG_4254.png" title="The Comprehensive Scoop on Taylor Swift's Re-recordings: What We've Uncovered So Far" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Through this strategic maneuver, Swift aims to mitigate the impact of her original master recordings being sold without her consent. By offering fans new renditions, she hopes to reshape the narrative of her musical history and empower fellow artists to take control of their creations.</div><div><br /></div><div>The re-recording project extends beyond a mere artistic venture; it's a stance against the challenges artists often face in the music industry. Swift's dedication to this endeavor is underscored by her meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that each re-recorded track captures the essence and sentiment of the originals.</div><div><br /></div><div>As we eagerly await the release of Taylor Swift's re-recordings, the music industry and fans alike are poised to witness an artist's remarkable journey of reclamation, resilience, and reimagined musical brilliance.</div><div>Source: <a href="https://plus.staravis.com/2023/08/taylor-swifts-re-recordings.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">StarAvis</a></div><!--Go to www.addthis.com/dashboard to customize your tools-->
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<span style="font-size: large;">Justin Drew Bieber (/ˈbiːbər/; born March 1, 1994) is a Canadian singer-songwriter and actor. Encountered at 13 years old by talent manager Scooter Braun after he had watched the boy's YouTube cover song videos, Bieber was signed to RBMG Records in 2008. Bieber then released his debut EP, My World, in late 2009. It was certified Platinum in the United States. With the EP, Bieber became the first artist to have seven songs from a debut record chart on the US Billboard Hot 100. Bieber released his first studio album, My World 2.0, in 2010. It debuted at number one in several countries, was certified triple Platinum in the US, and contained his single "Baby", which debuted at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 and sold 12 million units.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Following his debut album and promotional tours, he released his 3D biopic-concert film Justin Bieber: Never Say Never and his second studio album, Under the Mistletoe (2011), which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. His third studio album, Believe (2012) generated the single "Boyfriend", which reached number one in Canada. His fourth studio album Purpose was released in 2015, spawning three number one singles: "What Do You Mean?", "Sorry", and "Love Yourself". Bieber has not released a studio album following Purpose, but has since been featured on several successful collaborations, including "Cold Water", "Let Me Love You", "Despacito (Remix)", "I'm the One" and "I Don't Care". His US album and singles sales total 44.7 million. He has sold an estimated 150 million records, making him one of the world's best-selling music artists, and became the second person to reach 100 million followers on Twitter in August 2017 after Katy Perry.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bieber has won numerous awards throughout his career, including an American Music Award for Artist of the Year in 2010 and 2012, a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording for the song "Where Are Ü Now", and a Latin Grammy Award. He has been listed three times by Forbes magazine among the top ten most powerful celebrities in the world, in 2011, 2012, and 2013. In 2016, Bieber became the first artist to surpass 10 billion total video views on Vevo.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Madonna Louise Ciccone (/tʃɪˈkoʊni/, Italian: [tʃikˈkoːne]; born August 16, 1958) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. Referred to as the "Queen of Pop" since the 1980s, Madonna is known for pushing the boundaries of songwriting in mainstream popular music and for the imagery she uses onstage and in music videos. She has frequently reinvented her music and image while maintaining autonomy within the recording industry. Although having sparked controversy, her works have been praised by music critics. Madonna is often cited as an influence by other artists.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Born and raised in Michigan, Madonna moved to New York City in 1978 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing as a drummer, guitarist, and vocalist in the rock bands Breakfast Club and Emmy, Madonna signed with Sire Records in 1982 and released her eponymous debut album the next year. She followed it with a series of successful albums, including global bestsellers Like a Virgin (1984) and True Blue (1986) as well as Grammy Award winners Ray of Light (1998) and Confessions on a Dance Floor (2005). Many of her songs have reached the top of record charts worldwide, including "Like a Virgin", "La Isla Bonita", "Like a Prayer", "Vogue", "Take a Bow", "Frozen", "Music", "Hung Up", and "4 Minutes".</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Madonna's popularity was further enhanced by her roles in films such as Desperately Seeking Susan (1985), Dick Tracy (1990), A League of Their Own (1992), and Evita (1996). While Evita earned her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress, many of her other films received poor reviews. As a businesswoman, Madonna founded an entertainment company called Maverick (including the label Maverick Records) in 1992. Her other ventures include fashion design, children's books, health clubs, and filmmaking. She contributes to various charities, having founded Ray of Light Foundation in 1998 and Raising Malawi in 2006.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Having sold more than 300 million records worldwide, Madonna is noted as the best-selling female recording artist of all time by Guinness World Records. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) listed her as the second highest-certified female artist in the U.S., with 64.5 million album units. According to Billboard, Madonna is the most successful solo artist in its Hot 100 chart history. She is also the highest-grossing solo touring artist of all time, accumulating U.S. $1.4 billion from her concert tickets. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in her first year of eligibility, Madonna topped VH1's countdown of 100 Greatest Women in Music. Additionally, Rolling Stone listed her among the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time and the 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Elvis Aaron Presley[a] (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977), also known mononymously as Elvis, was an American singer and actor. Regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, he is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King".</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, and relocated to Memphis, Tennessee, with his family when he was 13 years old. His music career began there in 1954, recording at Sun Records with producer Sam Phillips, who wanted to bring the sound of African-American music to a wider audience. Presley, on rhythm acoustic guitar, and accompanied by lead guitarist Scotty Moore and bassist Bill Black, was a pioneer of rockabilly, an uptempo, backbeat-driven fusion of country music and rhythm and blues. In 1955, drummer D. J. Fontana joined to complete the lineup of Presley's classic quartet and RCA Victor acquired his contract in a deal arranged by Colonel Tom Parker, who would manage him for more than two decades. Presley's first RCA single, "Heartbreak Hotel", was released in January 1956 and became a number-one hit in the United States. With a series of successful network television appearances and chart-topping records, he became the leading figure of the newly popular sound of rock and roll. His energized interpretations of songs and sexually provocative performance style, combined with a singularly potent mix of influences across color lines during a transformative era in race relations, made him enormously popular—and controversial.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In November 1956, Presley made his film debut in Love Me Tender. Drafted into military service in 1958, Presley relaunched his recording career two years later with some of his most commercially successful work. He held few concerts however, and guided by Parker, proceeded to devote much of the 1960s to making Hollywood films and soundtrack albums, most of them critically derided. In 1968, following a seven-year break from live performances, he returned to the stage in the acclaimed television comeback special Elvis, which led to an extended Las Vegas concert residency and a string of highly profitable tours. In 1973, Presley gave the first concert by a solo artist to be broadcast around the world, Aloha from Hawaii. Years of prescription drug abuse severely compromised his health, and he died suddenly in 1977 at his Graceland estate at the age of 42.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Presley is the best-selling solo artist in the history of recorded music. He was commercially successful in many genres, including pop, country, blues, and gospel. He won three competitive Grammys, received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award at age 36, and has been inducted into multiple music halls of fame.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara; 5 September 1946 – 24 November 1991) was a British singer, songwriter, record producer, and lead vocalist of the rock band Queen. Regarded as one of the greatest lead singers in the history of rock music, he was known for his flamboyant stage persona and four-octave vocal range. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Born in 1946 in Zanzibar to Parsi parents from India, he attended English-style boarding schools in India from the age of eight and returned to Zanzibar after secondary school. In 1964, his family fled the Zanzibar Revolution, moving to Middlesex, England. Having studied and written music for years, he formed Queen in 1970 with guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor. Mercury wrote numerous hits for Queen, including "Killer Queen", "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Somebody to Love", "We Are the Champions", "Don't Stop Me Now", and "Crazy Little Thing Called Love". He also led a solo career and served as a producer and guest musician for other artists. Mercury died in 1991 at age 45 due to complications from AIDS. He confirmed the day before his death that he had contracted the disease, having been diagnosed in 1987. In 1992, a tribute concert was held at Wembley Stadium.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As a member of Queen, Mercury was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001, the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2003, and the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2004. In 1990, he and the other Queen members were awarded the Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music, and one year after his death Mercury was awarded it individually. In 2005, Queen were awarded an Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Song Collection from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers, and Authors. In 2002, Mercury ranked number 58 in the BBC's poll of the 100 Greatest Britons.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016) was an American singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, dancer, actor, and filmmaker. With a career spanning four decades, Prince was known for his eclectic work and flamboyant stage appearances. He was also a multi-instrumentalist and regarded as a guitar virtuoso. Prince was also known for his very wide and extensive vocal range, in particular his far reaching falsetto and high pitched screams. His innovative music integrated a wide variety of styles, including funk, rock, R&B, new wave, soul, psychedelia, and pop.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Prince developed an interest in music as a young child and wrote his first song, "Funk Machine", at the age of seven. He signed a recording contract with Warner Bros. Records at the age of 17 and released his debut album For You in 1978. His 1979 album Prince went platinum, and his next three albums—Dirty Mind (1980), Controversy (1981), and 1999 (1982)—continued his success, prominently showcasing his explicit lyrics as well as blending of funk, dance, and rock music. In 1984, he began referring to his backup band as The Revolution and released Purple Rain, the soundtrack album to his successful film debut of the same name. It quickly became his most critically and commercially successful release, spending 24 consecutive weeks atop the Billboard 200 and selling 25 million copies worldwide. The film itself grossed more than $68 million at the box office in the United States and over $80 million worldwide, thus making a large profit on its $7.2 million budget. The film also won an Oscar for Best Original Song Score, the last to receive the award. After releasing the albums Around the World in a Day (1985) and Parade (1986), The Revolution disbanded, and Prince released the double album Sign o' the Times (1987) as a solo artist. He released three more solo albums before debuting The New Power Generation band in 1991.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In 1993, in the midst of a contractual dispute with Warner Bros., he changed his stage name to an unpronounceable symbol (Logo. Hollow circle above downward arrow crossed with a curlicued horn-shaped symbol and then a short bar), also known as the "Love Symbol," and began releasing new albums at a faster rate in order to sooner meet a contractually required quota and so release himself from further obligations to the record label. He released five records between 1994 and 1996 before he signed with Arista Records in 1998. In 2000, he began referring to himself as "Prince" again. He released 16 albums after that, including the platinum-selling Musicology (2004). His final album, Hit n Run Phase Two, was first released on the Tidal streaming service in 2015. Four months later, at the age of 57, Prince died of an accidental fentanyl overdose at his Paisley Park home and recording studio in Chanhassen, Minnesota.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Prince pioneered the late 1970s Minneapolis sound, a funk rock subgenre drawing from synth-pop and new wave. He sold over 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. He won seven Grammy Awards, seven Brit Awards, six American Music Awards, four MTV Video Music Awards, an Academy Award (for Best Original Song Score for the 1984 film Purple Rain) and a Golden Globe Award. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame in 2004 and 2016 respectively. Rolling Stone ranked Prince at No. 27 on their list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter (/biːˈjɒnseɪ/ bee-YON-say; born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter and actress. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Beyoncé performed in various singing and dancing competitions as a child. She rose to fame in the late 1990s as the lead singer of Destiny's Child, one of the best-selling girl groups in history. Their hiatus saw the release of her first solo album, Dangerously in Love (2003), which debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart and earned her five Grammy Awards. The album also featured the US Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles "Crazy in Love" and "Baby Boy".</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Following the disbandment of Destiny's Child in 2006, she released her second solo album, B'Day, which contained her fourth solo number-one song in the US, "Irreplaceable". Beyoncé also continued her acting career with starring roles in The Pink Panther (2006), Dreamgirls (2006), and Obsessed (2009). Her marriage to rapper Jay-Z and her portrayal of Etta James in Cadillac Records (2008) influenced her third album, I Am... Sasha Fierce (2008), which saw the introduction of her alter-ego, Sasha Fierce, and earned a record-setting six Grammy Awards in 2010, including Song of the Year for "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)". After splitting from her manager and father Mathew Knowles in 2010, she released 4 in 2011, which explored a mellower tone and was influenced by 1970s funk, 1980s pop, and 1990s soul. Her critically acclaimed eponymous album, released in 2013 with no prior announcement, was even more experimental in its production and exploration of darker themes. Lemonade (2016), one of her most personal and political work to date, received widespread critical acclaim and became the best-selling album of 2016. In 2018, she released Everything Is Love, a collaborative album with her husband, Jay-Z, as The Carters.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Throughout her career, Beyoncé has sold over 100 million records worldwide as a solo artist and a further 60 million records with Destiny's Child, making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time. The Recording Industry Association of America recognized Beyoncé as the Top Certified Artist in America during the 2000s decade. In 2009, Billboard named her the Top Radio Songs Artist of the Decade and the Top Female Artist of the 2000s decade. Among numerous awards and accolades, Beyoncé has won 23 Grammy Awards and is the most nominated woman in the award's history. She is the most awarded artist at the MTV Video Music Awards, with 24 wins, including the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. In 2014, she became the highest-paid black musician in history and was listed among Time's 100 most influential people in the world for a second year in a row. Forbes ranked her as the most powerful female in entertainment on their 2015 and 2017 lists, and in 2016, she occupied the sixth place for Time's Person of the Year. With the release of Lemonade, Beyoncé became the first and only musical act in Billboard chart history to debut at number one with their first six solo studio albums.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">George Michael (born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou; 25 June 1963 – 25 December 2016) was an English singer, songwriter, record producer, and philanthropist who rose to fame as a member of the music duo Wham! and later embarked on a solo career. Michael has sold over 115 million records worldwide making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. He achieved seven number one songs on the UK Singles Chart and eight number one songs on the US Billboard Hot 100. He was widely known for his success in the 1980s and 1990s, including Wham! singles such as "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" and "Last Christmas" and solo singles such as "Careless Whisper" and "Faith".</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Michael formed the duo Wham! with Andrew Ridgeley in 1981. The band's first two albums, Fantastic (1983) and Make It Big (1984), reached number one on the UK Albums Chart and the US Billboard 200. Michael's first solo single "Careless Whisper" reached number one in over 20 countries, including the UK and US. Michael's debut solo album Faith was released in 1987, topping the UK Albums Chart, and staying at number one on the Billboard 200 for 12 weeks. Four singles from the album, "Faith", "Father Figure", "One More Try", and "Monkey" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. It won Album of the Year at the 31st Grammy Awards. Three years after the release of Faith, Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1 (1990) was released which included the Billboard Hot 100 number one "Praying for Time". "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me", a 1991 duet with Elton John, was also a transatlantic number one.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Michael, who came out as gay in 1998, was an active LGBT rights campaigner and HIV/AIDS charity fundraiser. Michael's personal life and legal troubles made headlines during the late 1990s and 2000s, as he was arrested for public lewdness in 1998 and was arrested for multiple drug-related offenses after that time. The 2005 documentary A Different Story covered his career and personal life. Michael's first tour since 1991, the 25 Live tour, spanned three tours over the course of three years; 2006, 2007, and 2008. Six years later, he performed his final concert at London's Earls Court in 2012. In the early hours of 25 December 2016, Michael was found dead at his home in Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire aged 53. A coroner's report attributed his death to natural causes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Michael won various music awards including two Grammy Awards, three Brit Awards, three American Music Awards, four MTV Video Music Awards and six Ivor Novello Awards. In 2004, the Radio Academy named Michael the most played artist on British radio during the period 1984–2004.[6] In 2008, he was ranked 40th on Billboard's list of the Greatest Hot 100 Artists of All Time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American singer, songwriter, and dancer. Dubbed the "King of Pop", he is regarded as one of the most significant entertainers and cultural figures of the 20th century. Jackson's contributions to music, dance, and fashion, along with his publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The eighth child of the Jackson family, Michael made his professional debut in 1964 with his elder brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon as a member of the Jackson 5. He began his solo career in 1971 while at Motown Records, and in the early 1980s, became a dominant figure in popular music. His music videos, including those for "Beat It", "Billie Jean", and "Thriller" from his 1982 album Thriller, are credited with breaking racial barriers and transforming the medium into an art form and promotional tool. Their popularity helped bring the television channel MTV to fame. Bad (1987) was the first album to produce five US Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles.[nb 1] He continued to innovate throughout the 1990s with videos such as "Black or White" and "Scream", and forged a reputation as a touring artist. Through stage and video performances, Jackson popularized complicated dance techniques such as the robot and the moonwalk, to which he gave the name. His sound and style have influenced artists of various genres.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Jackson is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with estimated sales of over 350 million records worldwide; Thriller is the best-selling album of all time, with estimated sales of 66 million copies worldwide. His other albums, including Off the Wall (1979), Bad (1987), Dangerous (1991), and HIStory (1995), also rank among the world's best-selling. He won hundreds of awards (more than any other artist in the history of popular music), has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, and is the only pop or rock artist to have been inducted into the Dance Hall of Fame. His other achievements include Guinness world records (including the Most Successful Entertainer of All Time), 15 Grammy Awards (including the Legend and Lifetime Achievement awards), 26 American Music Awards (more than any other artist), and 13 number-one US singles (more than any other male artist in the Hot 100 era). Jackson was the first artist to have a top ten single in the Billboard Hot 100 in five different decades. In 2016, his estate earned $825 million, the highest yearly amount for a celebrity ever recorded by Forbes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the late 1980s, Jackson became a figure of controversy for his changing appearance, relationships, behavior and lifestyle. In 1993, he was accused of sexually abusing the child of a family friend. The accusation was settled out of court. In 2005, he was tried and acquitted of further child sexual abuse allegations and several other charges. In 2009, while preparing for a series of comeback concerts, This Is It, Jackson died from an overdose of sedatives administered by his personal physician, Conrad Murray. Jackson's fans around the world expressed their grief, and his public memorial service was broadcast live. The 2019 documentary Leaving Neverland details additional child sexual abuse allegations, which led to an international backlash against Jackson and drew criticism from Jackson fans and associates.</span><br />
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Jon Harris is a hip hop recording artist, record producer, and entrepreneur from New York. He was born in Manhattan, NY, but lived in the Cortlandt Manor, NY for most of his life since a young age. Harris started making music during grade school, continued through college, and founded his first music company after he graduated.
Jon actually started making music in 7th grade when he was introduced to Fruity Loops Studio. He would make beats using the program or take beats from established artist and freestyle over them using his sister’s karaoke machine. He would to record them to cassettes in 7th and 8th grade while attending Copper Beech Middle School in Shub Oak, NY.
Jon started making digital recording projects under the name “J-Holla” in 9th grade at Walter Panas High School. He recalled this project, being the first of many, he gave out to everyone who wanted it for free; being about 10 people. It wasn’t even a day later that he counted all 10 CDs in a garbage somewhere around the school. He stated this experience taught him 2 things; to pay more attention to a person’s actions rather than their verbal review because people will tell you something not to hurt your feelings and really hate it. Second was that he was not good and needed to get better if he were to make it.
Harris said there were many times that he wanted to quit thinking he wasn’t good and will never be good enough but he persisted making music in high school not to break into the industry but actually because of a girl. “If I’m being honest a lot of the time in high school I didn’t make music to become famous because I thought it couldn’t happen with my talent where it was. I consistently made music actually so this girl I was obsessed with. Briana Dini, she is the reason I’m here now. I made music just because with every CD I made it ensured we would speak. We would fall out of contact I’d give her a CD and we would talk for months, and that was the cycle.” Jon also state on the subject that although he was very happy and wouldn’t change it, that he was aware how he watered down his content to make sure it didn’t upset her. Now he doesn’t care if he upsets anyone. “I make music for myself and feel my fan base support me based on my decision making.
Throughout high school and college Jon listen, researched, and studied about all of his favorite artist trying to pick out pieces of their history and what made them successful. He wanted to craft his product around their success and at the same time make his music his own. He says he’s been a die-hard Eminem fan since he really started paying attention to music around 2001, listening to Eminem’s entire catalogue including “Infinite” which was Eminem’s first album that most people don’t know about. Jon heard every Eminem song that was released, even underground songs such as “Any Man” from ruckus records, and scary movie where he partnered with fellow Detroit rapper Royce da 5’9. He took inspiration from Kanye West on the production aspect of his music, production of the entire song not just the instrumental. JAY-Z inspired his character as a rapper and his approach to stardom. Then later he was introduced to J. Cole which he says quickly moved up to 2nd place of admiration for his genuine personality and his ability to show how human he is.
During his tenure as a student at Pace University, studying Business Management, Jon started working on a move that would later be the foundation of his career. Trying to make a demo for major record companies Jon upgraded his equipment from a cheap radioshack mic to a higher quality but still affordable microphone to record. This would ensure he had better quality but eventually broke so he recorded most of his work on his laptop mic. Getting shunned by every label, refusing to even listen he decided to take his fate into his own hands and make it happen himself. He recorded more tracks and combined them to make his first major mixtape, “Destiny’s Calling”. This mixtape was made to represent his talent not only as a music artist but as a writer, producer, and engineer as Jon made this project entirely himself without anyone’s help.
During the production of Destiny’s Calling Jon focused on starting a company. This company would be the opposite of the traditional record label. His company would right every wrong conventional record labels and create to be the norm for the music industry. He felt they ignored his demo because he didn’t already have a large fan base an vowed that an artist can be signed by his company no matter where they are in their career. He won’t focus on the money and how lucrative an act could be but more on their talent and what they make.
After releasing the mixtape Jon started working on building up his company’s brand. During this time he changed his name from “J-Holla” to “Jon Harris”. He felt the name “J-Holla” seemed immature and too many people used the name and gave it a certain image. Trying to figure out what name he should go by he figured to use the nickname he’s been called his whole life. Jon said in an interview ““I kind of felt I grew out of the name. To me “J Holla” sounded a bit immature and also there were so many j hollas on the internet. It was hard and continued to be difficult to distinguish myself from all of them. I chose Jon Harris because that’s the best represents me and like Kanye west said, I don’t want a “rapper” name because that might box me in. I’m not just a rapper; I can potentially give you something different”.
Destiny’s Calling 2 was released on October 31, 2017. This was the second installation to his Destiny’s Calling Series. He felt the need to make this mixtape to showcase where his abilities were at during this period. He upgraded his equipment to more professional equipment and put together a small studio. This mixtape used a larger budge regarding the sounds and plug-ins he purchased for the production. He wanted to continue his self-reliance theme although he did admit he produced every song on the mixtape except for one. DC2 feature several local acts including, Al Boogz, Amanda Barreto, Heather LaRose, Money Mike Dolan, & Mike Harris. Aside from the featured rap verses Jon is credited to writing every song. Along with self-dependency, Jon also wanted to change people’s train of though. He said “people tend to be very stuck in their ways. When they have a thought about something it’s difficult to change their minds by arguing. What I’m doing is painting a picture of several sides of some of these situations to give a different perspective.” The last major theme of the mixtape is progression, Jon deliberately added a track “reflections” to show work from his very first project. This is to give the audience an idea of how far he has come. Also tribute the journey the people who has been with him since and how far they’ve come.
Shortly after DC2 was released Jon decided to rebrand his company. He changed the name from Black Widow Entertainment to Living Life Our Way Entertainment. He said there was another company Black Widow Music that was causing some confusion and wanted his company to be the only of its kind. He also though the new name better represented the ideals of the company. He said “I came up with the name because all my life people have been telling me what I should do. ‘I should pursue music because it’s not realistic.’ ‘I should get into this this field or that field’. If I listened to them and it didn’t work out and I was miserable, I would only have myself to blame and that’s not fair. So I refuse to live my life their way, they can do that. I’ll live MY life MY way”.<!-- Go to www.addthis.com/dashboard to customize your tools -->
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Arifur Rahmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14950653686789739208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159923144799645214.post-59549063247084743882018-04-18T15:31:00.001-07:002018-04-18T15:31:33.854-07:00Jet Jurgensmeyer<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;">From comedy to drama, award-nominated young actor Jet Jurgensmeyer has brought dynamic characters to life in film and television, quickly solidifying him as “one to watch" in the entertainment industry. With multiple exciting projects slated for release this year, Jet is not slowing down anytime soon.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">First, he can be seen starring opposite Valerie Azlynn and Jackée Harry in the indie feature film “Cupid’s Proxy” (Simba Entertainment) set to premiere on VOD nationwide September 12, 2017. Next, Jet can be seen starring as fan-favorite Stinky Peterson in the film reprise of the popular 90s/00s television series, “Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie,” premiering November 23, 2017. The two-part TV film will serve as the definitive finale of the series, answering all unanswered questions, including the whereabouts of Arnold's missing parents. Following that release, Jet will appear in the 20th Century Fox film, “Ferdinand,” releasing in theaters nationwide on December 15, 2017. The film follows Ferdinand (played by John Cena), a bull with a big heart, who is mistaken for a dangerous beast and is captured and taken from his home. Determined to return to his family, he rallies a misfit team on the ultimate adventure. Jet will voice the role of Young Guapo, the counterpart to the adult character, played by former NFL Superbowl Champion and MVP, Peyton Manning.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Additional recent film credits for Jet include starring in Nickelodeon’s “Legends of the Hidden Temple,” Disney’s “Adventures in Babysitting,” appearing in the Oscar-nominated, Clint Eastwood film “American Sniper,” Universal’s “The Little Rascals Save the Day” as Spanky, PureFlix Cinema’s “Woodlawn,” and Freestyle Digital Media’s “Redemption Road.” On the television front, Jet boasts an extensive list of credits including “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” [CBS], “Hot in Cleveland” [TV Land], “Marry Me” [NBC], “Grey’s Anatomy” [ABC], “Austin & Ally” [The Disney Channel] and “Black-ish” [ABC]. He has also lent his voice to several animated projects over the years, including series regular roles for both Nickelodeon’s “Shimmer and Shine” and “Bubble Guppies,” as well as Amazon’s “Stinky & Dirt.” He has also been featured in several episodes of Disney’s “Special Agent Oso” and “Pickle and Peanut.” Jet has garnered six nominations from the Young Artists Awards, the most recent being in 2016 for Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actor (13 and Under) for his work in “Woodlawn” and Best Performance in a Voice-Over Role – Young Actor (11 and Under) for his work in “Bubble Guppies.”</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, Jet has been entertaining audiences since he could walk. His parents owned a restaurant that hosted live music and dinner shows, and some of his first steps were across their stage with a microphone in hand. He and his family currently split their time between Tennessee, Missouri, and California. When not acting, he loves to hang out on his family’s farm, ride horses, go fishing and spend time outdoors. He is also active in sports, playing soccer, basketball, and golf, as well as perfecting his skills in Kenpo Karate, where he holds a purple belt. He also spends a lot of time playing his guitar and writing and recording music. You can check out some of his most popular covers on his YouTube channel.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">On the charity front, Jet has become an avid supporter of The Ryan Seacrest Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring today’s youth through entertainment and education focused initiatives. One of RSF’s first initiatives was to build broadcast media centers, named Seacrest Studios, within pediatric hospitals for patients to explore the creative realms of radio, television and new media. Jet consistently visits these studios across the country and has raised over $10,000 towards building more of them.</span><br />
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Arifur Rahmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14950653686789739208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159923144799645214.post-22770082033177510812018-04-02T12:25:00.001-07:002018-04-02T12:25:04.395-07:00Independent artist Corey Hendriks releases new single, “Artifact.” <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Santa Cruz, CA. 2018 - Singer-songwriter Corey Hendriks has decided to pursue his music career as a solo artist. Look for the release of his new single Artifact on April 3rd, 2018. After his L.A band On The Surface broke up, Hendriks decided to go solo. Corey realizes he's an artist who believes in staying true to who he is at his core. He knows who he is as an artist. Hendriks loves the rock, rock-country genre as well as a little rock-pop. Corey Hendriks has recently been playing with the band Jive Machine at venues up and down the West Coast. Jive Machine has a lot planned including two tours coming up during summer 2018. Hendriks will remain as part of the band even though he's releasing his single. Currently, he's enjoying both playing with the band and pursuing his solo career.<br />
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Hendriks fans relate him to artists like John Mellencamp and Bruce Springsteen with a dash of David Bowie. It's no surprise that his upcoming single Artifact reflects an obvious homage to the 80's. Hendriks was inspired to write and produce his single about a forbidden love affair he previously had. Nothing like love went wrong to inspire an artist to pour their heart out. Hendriks wrote the video, filmed and directed it all (except for 10-15 seconds of royalty-free footage) as well. Marcus Rein helped him record vocals and mixed and mastered Artifact at his studio in Santa Cruz CA.<br />
Hendriks' single will initially be available for purchase on CD Baby and Band Camp before making its' way to other distribution avenues. A 5 song EP is planned for release later in 2018.<br />
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For more on Corey Hendriks, visit his social media pages:<br />
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/corey.hendriks?ref=br_rs<br />
IG: corey_hendriks_official<br />
Photo Credit: Rosemary Blazevic<br />
Source: MG Agency CA<br />
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Arifur Rahmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14950653686789739208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159923144799645214.post-84040442846891200252018-04-01T15:07:00.000-07:002018-04-01T15:07:25.306-07:00Addy C<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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beauty pageants, and has won many titles, since age 4. Addy dreams of becoming
a pop star one day. Addy has a big following at Karaoke nights in the Canton,
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<span style="font-size: large;">“When words fail, music speaks”. Music is a very important part in our life. Some songs pave a new path for a different kind of music and they bring a new look or change to the music industry.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is a list of such songs that revolutionized the music industry:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Smells Like Teen Spirit</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">“Smells like Teen Spirit” was released in 1991 by the American rock band, Nirvana. This song is a part of the album, Nevermind and is the lead single from the album. The song was written by Kurt Cobain and directed by Samuel Bayer. This song was a major hit and is one song that changed music direction. People started embracing Grunge only because of this song by Nirvana and this song has definitely played its way in making a change in the music industry.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Heartbreak Hotel</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">“Heartbreak Hotel” by Elvis Presley was released in 1956 and was one of the best songs of that time. It was written by Mae Boren Axton and Elvis Presley. The song hit the top song charts in US and was the most streaming song of that period. This song paved the way for rock music and it did create a path in the music industry. All his songs changed created a impact within the music industry.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Get Up, Stand Up</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">“Get up, Stand up” by Bob Marley and Wailers was released in 1973 and is a part of the album, Burnin’. This song was considered as a cry for Rastafarians and to take a step to stop oppression. This was the last song performed by Bob Marley and it created a remark in the industry. It showed how songs can create impact on the people and how it can change their life. This is one song that cannot slip away from this list.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>I want to hold your hand</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">“I want to hold your hand” by Beatles was released in 1964 and is a part of the album, Meet the Beatles. This song went on top on all song charts in America and was a hit on radio as well. This song made rock music more popular and it changed the music industry in a way. This was Beatles first hit song in history and they made a mark for themselves.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Rapper’s Delight</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">“Rapper’s Delight” by Sugarhill Gang was released in 1979 and it is the first popular rap song in the United States and around the world. This song paved the way for Hip-Hop music and it did great in the industry. This song made way for many more rap songs and it is one of the songs that started the rap trend and it made a change in music direction as well. Even this song influenced many people to start rapping and create interest in that field.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There is no right answer to this, just subjectivity.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, for me and me alone:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">a song that is:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">simple</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">clear</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">emotion barely restrained</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">restrained</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">courageous in some way</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">"Saudade"</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">not longer than it needs to be</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">not shorter than it needs to be</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">fascinating structurally</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">memorable lyrics</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">sincere in some way (i.e. sincerely foolish, sincerely honest, etc.)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">smart lyrics</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">lyrics that are not cute or trite</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">an elevation of the mundane</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">not more complex than they need to be</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">original in some way</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">surprises (unexpected meaning, music change, lyrics, etc.)</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I think these qualities describe many famous songs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">- <b>Marco North</b>, the sax player from the greatest surf punk band in NYC</span></div>
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Ivar, a musician, and songwriter has been a member of several bands but works independently today.<br />
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He was born in Iceland on a small volcanic island in the year when the Beatles released their first album. When he was ten years old, he and his family moved to escape the volcanic eruption.<br />
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At the same age, he learned his first guitar chords. That was the beginning of his musical career. Ivar and his friends founded their first band when he was about thirteen years old. They named the band “Make It” and often played at school dances. He and his friends would rehearse in the basement of his parents' house. Many musicians rehearsed with them there. The best known of them was the Icelandic musician, Bjork.<br />
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As a teenager, Ivar studied both the classical guitar and the electric guitar. He later took some private classical piano lessons. For a while afterward, he taught students to play the keyboard and guitar. Ivar went on to graduate from university with a B.Ed. degree. A schoolteacher, he has taught music education at public primary schools for several years.<br />
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Music is Ivar’s life and passion. He is a songwriter, a singer, and a guitar and keyboard player. The musical genre he plays could probably be classified as indie pop music. In addition, he enjoys listening to all kinds of music. Some of the musicians he appreciates include Bach, Paco de Lucia, Santana, U2, Bryan Ferry, Coldplay, and Adele. More than anything else, he enjoys producing music and playing for those who enjoy his music.<br />
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The Official Website: <a href="http://ivar0707.com/" target="_blank">http://ivar0707.com</a><br />
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Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) was an American singer, actress, producer, and model. In 2009, Guinness World Records cited her as the most awarded female act of all time. Houston is one of pop music's best-selling music artists of all-time, with an estimated 170–200 million records sold worldwide. She released seven studio albums and two soundtrack albums, all of which have diamond, multi-platinum, platinum or gold certification. Houston's crossover appeal on the popular music charts, as well as her prominence on MTV, starting with her video for "How Will I Know", influenced several African American women artists who follow in her footsteps.<br />
Houston is the only artist to chart seven consecutive No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 hits. She is the second artist behind Elton John and the only woman to have two number-one Billboard 200 Album awards (formerly "Top Pop Albums") on the Billboard magazine year-end charts. Houston's debut album, Whitney Houston (1985), became the best-selling debut album by a woman in history. Rolling Stone named it the best album of 1986, and ranked it at number 254 on the magazine's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. Her second studio album, Whitney (1987), became the first album by a woman to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 albums chart.<br />
Houston's first acting role was as the star of the feature film The Bodyguard (1992). The film's original soundtrack won the 1994 Grammy Award for Album of the Year. Its lead single, "I Will Always Love You", won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year and became the best-selling single by a woman in music history. With the album, Houston became the first act (solo or group, male or female) to sell more than a million copies of an album within a single week period under Nielsen SoundScan system. The album makes her the top female act in the top 10 list of the best-selling albums of all time, at number four. Houston continued to star in movies and contribute to their soundtracks, including the films Waiting to Exhale (1995) and The Preacher's Wife (1996). The Preacher's Wife soundtrack became the best-selling gospel album in history.<br />
On February 11, 2012, Houston was found dead in her guest room at the Beverly Hilton, in Beverly Hills, California. The official coroner's report showed that she had accidentally drowned in the bathtub, with heart disease and cocaine use listed as contributing factors.News of her death coincided with the 2012 Grammy Awards and featured prominently in American and international media<br />
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Onika Tanya Maraj (born December 8, 1982), known professionally as Nicki Minaj, is a Trinidadian-born American rapper, singer, and songwriter. Born in Saint James, Trinidad and Tobago and raised in South Jamaica, Queens, New York, Minaj earned public attention after releasing three mixtapes between 2007 and 2009. She has been signed to Young Money Entertainment since 2009.<br />
Minaj's first and second studio albums, Pink Friday (2010) and Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded (2012), both peaked at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 and produced the successful singles "Super Bass" and "Starships", respectively. In 2010, Minaj became the first female solo artist to have seven singles simultaneously charting on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Her third studio album, The Pinkprint (2014), was preceded by its second single, "Anaconda", which peaked at number two on the Hot 100 and is her highest-charting single in the U.S. to date. Minaj made her film debut in the 2012 animated film Ice Age: Continental Drift, followed by supporting roles in The Other Woman (2014) and Barbershop: The Next Cut (2016). In 2013, she was a judge on the twelfth season of American Idol.<br />
Minaj was the first female artist included on MTV's Annual Hottest MC List, with a The New York Times editor saying that some consider her to be "the most influential female rapper of all time". In 2016, Minaj was included on the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world. Her rapping is distinctive for its fast flow and the use of alter egos and accents, primarily British cockney. Early in her career, Minaj was known for her colorful costumes and wigs. According to Billboard, Minaj has the most Hot 100 entries in history amongst female rappers, and also ties for the second-most entries amongst women of all genres. Minaj has received ten Grammy nominations throughout her career, and has won six American Music Awards, eleven BET Awards, three MTV Video Music Awards, four Billboard Music Awards, and was the recipient of Billboard's Women in Music 2011 Rising Star award. She has further endorsed Adidas, MAC Cosmetics and Pepsi. She has sold 20 million singles as a lead artist, and 60 million singles as a featured artist worldwide.<br />
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Ariana Grande-Butera (born June 26, 1993), known professionally as Ariana Grande, is an American singer and actress. She began her career in the Broadway musical 13, before landing the role of Cat Valentine on the Nickelodeon television series Victorious in 2009. The show ended after four seasons, and Grande starred on the spinoff, Sam & Cat, which ended in 2014. She has also appeared in other theatre, television and film roles, and has lent her voice to animated television and films.<br />
Grande's music career began with the soundtrack Music from Victorious (2011). She signed a recording contract with Republic Records and released her debut studio album, Yours Truly in 2013, which debuted at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200. The album's lead single, "The Way", debuted in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, with critics comparing her wide vocal range to Mariah Carey's range.<br />
Grande's second studio album, My Everything (2014), debuted at No. 1 in the US and charted in the top 10 in various other countries. With the singles "Problem", "Break Free", "Bang Bang" and "Love Me Harder" from that album, she spent 34 continuous weeks in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 and had the most top 10 singles of any artist in 2014. In 2015, Grande promoted My Everything with her first world tour, The Honeymoon Tour, and guest-starred in the Fox comedy horror television series, Scream Queens. She also released the single "Focus", which debuted at No. 7 in the US, and a holiday EP album, Christmas & Chill, and she was heard on several collaborative projects. In 2016, she released her third studio album, Dangerous Woman, as well as several songs from the album. The title track debuted at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, making Grande the first person in the history of that chart to have the lead single from each of her first three albums debut in the top 10. The album debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200. As of October 2016, Grande's music videos had been viewed a total of more than 6 billion times online.<br />
Grande's accolades include three American Music Awards, the Music Business Association's Breakthrough Artist of the Year, an MTV Video Music Award, three MTV Europe Music Awards and four Grammy Award nominations. All three of her albums have been certified platinum or better by the RIAA. In 2016, Time named Grande one of the 100 most influential people in the world on the annual Time 100 list. Grande has a large following on social media, including the 4th most followed Instagram account.<br />
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Miley Ray Cyrus (born Destiny Hope Cyrus; November 23, 1992) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Born and raised in Franklin, Tennessee, a suburb of Nashville, she held minor roles in the television series Doc and the film Big Fish in her childhood. Cyrus became a teen idol for her portrayal of the starring character Miley Stewart in the Disney Channel television series Hannah Montana in 2006; her father Billy Ray Cyrus additionally starred in the show. Cyrus subsequently signed a recording contract with Hollywood Records; her debut studio album Meet Miley Cyrus (2007) was certified triple-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for exceeding three million shipments. Cyrus released her second album Breakout and launched her film career as a voice actress in the animated film Bolt in 2008.<br />
Cyrus starred in the feature film Hannah Montana: The Movie, and began cultivating a maturing image with her EP The Time of Our Lives in 2009. In 2010, she released her third album Can't Be Tamed, which stands as the lowest-selling record of her career, and starred in the coming-of-age film The Last Song. Cyrus focused on her acting career with several television and film appearances in 2011 and 2012. Her sexually explicit behavior generated widespread controversy while promoting her fourth album Bangerz (2013), her first under her recording contract with RCA Records. Cyrus' independently-released fifth studio album Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz (2015) deviated from her traditional pop style for more psychedelic experimentation. In 2016, she was a coach for the eleventh season of the singing competition series The Voice.<br />
With Bangerz, Cyrus achieved her third number-one album on the U.S. Billboard 200, and fifth overall including Hannah Montana soundtrack albums. She has logged seven top 10 entries on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 with "See You Again", "7 Things", "The Climb", "Party in the U.S.A.", "Can't Be Tamed", "We Can't Stop" and the chart-topping "Wrecking Ball". Cyrus has earned numerous awards and nominations, as Billboard ranked her as the fourth best-selling female artist of 2009. Cyrus was ranked number thirteen on Forbes' Celebrity 100 in 2010, and in 2013 was declared "Artist of the Year" by MTV. She has been included on the Time 100 list of most influential people in 2008 and 2014.<br />
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Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016) was an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. He was a musical innovator who was known for his eclectic work, flamboyant stage presence, extravagant dress and makeup, and wide vocal range. His music integrates a wide variety of styles, including funk, rock, R&B, new wave, soul, psychedelia, and pop. He has sold over 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling artists of all time. He won seven Grammy Awards, an American Music Award, a Golden Globe Award, and an Academy Award for the film Purple Rain. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, his first year of eligibility. Rolling Stone ranked Prince at number 27 on its list of 100 Greatest Artists, "the most influential artists of the rock & roll era".<br />
Prince was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and developed an interest in music as a young child. He signed a recording contract with Warner Bros. at the age of 18, and released his debut album For You in 1978. His 1979 album Prince went platinum, and his next three records—Dirty Mind (1980), Controversy (1981), and 1999 (1982)—continued his success, showcasing Prince's prominently sexual lyrics and blending of funk, dance, and rock music. In 1984, he began referring to his backup band as the Revolution and released Purple Rain, which served as the soundtrack to his eponymous 1984 film debut and was met with widespread acclaim. After releasing the albums Around the World in a Day (1985) and Parade (1986), The Revolution disbanded, and Prince released the double album Sign o' the Times (1987) as a solo artist. He released three more solo albums before debuting the New Power Generation band in 1991.<br />
In 1993, while in a contractual dispute with Warner Bros., he changed his stage name to Prince logo.svg, an unpronounceable symbol also known as the "Love Symbol", and began releasing new albums at a faster pace to remove himself from contractual obligations. He released five records between 1994 and 1996 before signing with Arista Records in 1998. In 2000, he began referring to himself as "Prince" again. He released 16 albums after that, including the platinum-selling Musicology (2004). His final album, Hit n Run Phase Two, was first released on the Tidal streaming service on December 12, 2015. Prince died from a fentanyl overdose at his Paisley Park recording studio and home in Chanhassen, Minnesota, on April 21, 2016, at the age of 57.<br />
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Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman, May 24, 1941) is an American songwriter, singer, artist, and writer. He has been influential in popular music and culture for more than five decades. Much of his most celebrated work dates from the 1960s, when his songs chronicled social unrest. Early songs such as "Blowin' in the Wind" and "The Times They Are a-Changin'" became anthems for the American civil rights and anti-war movements. Leaving behind his initial base in the American folk music revival, his six-minute single "Like a Rolling Stone", recorded in 1965, enlarged the range of popular music.<br />
Dylan's lyrics incorporate a wide range of political, social, philosophical, and literary influences. They defied existing pop music conventions and appealed to the burgeoning counterculture. Initially inspired by the performances of Little Richard and the songwriting of Woody Guthrie, Robert Johnson, and Hank Williams, Dylan has amplified and personalized musical genres. His recording career, spanning more than 50 years, has explored the traditions in American song—from folk, blues, and country to gospel, rock and roll, and rockabilly to English, Scottish, and Irish folk music, embracing even jazz and the Great American Songbook. Dylan performs with guitar, keyboards, and harmonica. Backed by a changing lineup of musicians, he has toured steadily since the late 1980s on what has been dubbed the Never Ending Tour. His accomplishments as a recording artist and performer have been central to his career, but songwriting is considered his greatest contribution.<br />
Since 1994, Dylan has published seven books of drawings and paintings, and his work has been exhibited in major art galleries. As a musician, Dylan has sold more than 100 million records, making him one of the best-selling artists of all time. He has also received numerous awards including eleven Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and an Academy Award. Dylan has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Minnesota Music Hall of Fame, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, and Songwriters Hall of Fame. The Pulitzer Prize jury in 2008 awarded him a special citation for "his profound impact on popular music and American culture, marked by lyrical compositions of extraordinary poetic power." In May 2012, Dylan received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama. In 2016, he received the Nobel Prize in Literature "for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition"<br />
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Mariah Carey (born March 27, 1969 or 1970) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. In 1990, she rose to fame with the release of "Vision of Love" from her eponymous debut album. The album produced four chart-topping singles in the US and began what would become a string of commercially successful albums which solidified the singer as Columbia's highest selling act. Carey and Boyz II Men spent a record sixteen weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 in 1995–1996 with "One Sweet Day", which remains the longest-running number-one song in US chart history. Following a contentious divorce from Sony Music head Tommy Mottola, Carey adopted a new image and traversed towards hip hop with the release of Butterfly (1997). In 1998, she was honored as the world's best-selling recording artist of the 1990s at the World Music Awards and subsequently named the best-selling female artist of the millennium in 2000.<br />
Carey parted with Columbia in 2000, and signed a record-breaking $100 million recording contract with Virgin Records America. In the weeks prior to the release of her film Glitter and its accompanying soundtrack in 2001, she suffered a physical and emotional breakdown and was hospitalized for severe exhaustion. The project was poorly received and led to a general decline in the singer's career. Carey's recording contract was bought out for $50 million by Virgin and she signed a multi-million dollar deal with Island Records the following year. After a relatively unsuccessful period, she returned to the top of music charts with The Emancipation of Mimi (2005). The album became the best-selling album in the US and the second best-seller worldwide in 2005 and produced "We Belong Together", which became her most successful single of the 2000s, and was later named "Song of the Decade" by Billboard. Carey once again ventured into film with a well-received supporting role in Precious (2009), and was awarded the "Breakthrough Performance Award" at the Palm Springs International Film Festival.<br />
Throughout her career, Carey has sold more than 200 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time. According to the RIAA, she is the third-best-selling female artist in the United States, with 63.5 million certified albums. With the release of "Touch My Body" (2008), Carey gained her 18th number-one single in the United States, more than any other solo artist. In 2012, the singer was ranked second on VH1's list of the "100 Greatest Women in Music". Aside from her commercial accomplishments, Carey has won 5 Grammy Awards, 19 World Music Awards, 11 American Music Awards, and 14 Billboard Music Awards and has been consistently credited with inspiring a generation of singers. Referred to as the "songbird supreme" by Guinness World Records, she is famed for her five-octave vocal range, power, melismatic style and signature use of the whistle register.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03760754386803554094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159923144799645214.post-50722747730870167722017-05-22T18:27:00.000-07:002017-05-22T18:27:01.126-07:00Top Five Album and Music Cover Art Illustration Ideas<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It is said that art is the illustration of the mind, and most illustrators can do that on anything, anywhere. The illustrations on walls on the streets tell it all. We have all seen various cartoons and comic illustrations that pass heavy messages than any other thing. According to</span><a href="http://ilustra.co.uk/" style="text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">iLustra</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> website experts, musicians ought to embrace this option and let the experts do it for them. Whether they are making hard copy CDs and DVDs or selling their music online, there is always an option to make a cover for their song or album. This is the time to leave behind the habit of making a picture of themselves with a plain background. Therefore, below we present various illustration idea they can embrace.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 17pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The minimalistic option</span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The world is today campaigning on moving to minimalistic ideas, from fashion accessories to cars we drive. Why not try this option for your cover illustration? If you are wondering what this minimalistic idea is, let me explain. Apart from filling your cover with all kinds of designs brought together by an artist, you can opt to go for a simple background cover and a minimal design running from one corner of the cover. Alternatively, it could also run from the center to the edges without filling the whole space. Ask the designer to come up with various options and then select one.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 17pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Consider using the thumbnail option</span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">With people gathering most of their information from the Internet, It is crucial for you to understand that people are not so interested in reviewing your cover illustrations. So, apart from making it attractive, consider using thumbnails and make them tiny, not to bother filling the screens ahead of them. One that ‘behaves’ and sticks to the corner makes the best option. A combination of an illustrator and an IT expert will make a perfect thumbnail for your album cover.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 17pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Do not use your name on the cover</span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">People like it simple nowadays. It is the new norm and trust me; the trend is more influential than anything else in the world. If you ask me, omitting your name will make the cover look neat, irrespective of any other idea you choose. The fans already know all your names, and they came looking for your new album, right? So why remind them again. That is rhetorical, and they do not seem to get along well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 17pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Use inspirational artwork</span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">By now your fans already know you well and look into anything you do admiringly. So, why not try and give them an inspiration in the form of illustration? For your information, all you need is to tell an illustrator what you have in mind and let them do the rest for you. The most reputable illustrator will go wild to come up with a unique idea for you to choose. Whether you love nature or any other thing, be sure you will get it with ease.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">People can easily get the lyrics from your website, which is also a way of increasing the web traffic anyways. In simple terms; you don’t need to print your lyrics on the album cover. It may end up looking like a college handout which people don’t like. Let your illustration of choice remain neat all the way.</span></span><!-- Go to www.addthis.com/dashboard to customize your tools -->
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Arifur Rahmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14950653686789739208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159923144799645214.post-8572016254524321842017-05-21T14:34:00.000-07:002017-05-21T14:34:09.859-07:00Shakira<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll (born 2 February 1977) is a Colombian singer, songwriter, dancer, and record producer. Born and raised in Barranquilla, she began performing in school, demonstrating Latin American, Arabic, and rock and roll influences and belly dancing abilities. Shakira's first studio albums, Magia and Peligro, failed to attain commercial success in the 1990s; however, she rose to prominence in Latin America with her major-label debut, Pies Descalzos (1996), and her fourth album, Dónde Están los Ladrones? (1998).<br />
Shakira entered the English-language market with her fifth album, Laundry Service. Its lead single, "Whenever, Wherever", became the best-selling single of 2002. Her success was solidified with her sixth and seventh albums Fijación Oral, Vol. 1 and Oral Fixation, Vol. 2 (2005), the latter of which spawned one of the best-selling songs of the 21st century, "Hips Don't Lie". Shakira's eighth and ninth albums, She Wolf (2009) and Sale el Sol (2010), received critical praise. Her official song for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)", became the biggest-selling World Cup song of all time. With over 1.2 billion views, it is one of the most-watched music videos on YouTube. Shakira served as a coach on the fourth and sixth seasons of the American version of The Voice in 2013 and 2014, respectively. Her tenth album, Shakira (2014), is preceded by its lead single, "Can't Remember to Forget You".<br />
Shakira has won many awards, including five MTV Video Music Awards, two Grammy Awards, eight Latin Grammy Awards, seven Billboard Music Awards, 28 Billboard Latin Music Awards and has been Golden Globe-nominated. She has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and has sold between 70 and 125 million records worldwide (depending on the source), making her one of the best selling Latin artists of all time. She carries out well-known philanthropic activities through charity work most notably through her Pies Descalzos Foundation. In 2014, she was listed as the 58th most powerful woman in the world by Forbes.<br />
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