In The Spotlight

To keep with the theme of music with a message this weeks "In The Spotlight" comes from a MC called O Sin singing " Young From Da Slums" He is getting out a strong message about Black Men and their future. So take a listen and tell me what you think.

K'naan

This week's artist is a singer, rapper and poet with a message that goes by the name K'naan. K'naan is a Canadian but born in Mogadishu, Somalia. He got his start back in 2001 doing spoken word engagement for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in 1999. By 2005 he had released his debut album called "The Dusty Foot Philosopher". This album earned him critical acclaim. In 2006 it earned him a Juno award for best rap recording of the year. He became mainstream at the 2008 BET awards. What brought this unique artist to my attention was his song that features Nelly Furtado called "Is Anybody There?" I think this song proves great music can have a message. So take a listen and tell me what you think.

                                                              knaanmusic.ning.com

In The Spotlight

This weeks "In The Spotlight" comes from a 10 year old young MC that goes by the name of TRA ICE. He reminds me of Bow Wow when he still had the "Lil" in the front of his name so take listen and tell me what you think.

Kimbra

This weeks artist is a female with a unique take on pop music goes by the name of Kimbra. She is a singer songwriter who puts different style and genres together that you would not think would work together. To make some very interesting music that I feel is worth listening to. From New Zealand and now based in Melbourne. I think she is about to take the U.S by Storm. What I got my attention was her song "Settle Down" so take a listen and tell me what you think.

                                                        http://www.kimbramusic.com/

In The Spotlight

This week's "In The Spotlight" comes from Alja Jackson singing her song "Prettiest Girl" I think she has real potential to become a great pop star. So take a listen and tell me what you think.

New Look

This week's artist comes from the Canada they go by the name of New Look. This Canadian band is putting a unique spin on pop music, Their song "Nap On A Bow" is what caught my attention and drew me in to want to know and hear more so take a listen and tell me what you think.

                                                          http://newlookmusic.com/

In The Spotlight

This weeks "In The Spotlight" comes from Cillian Farrell. I think there is some great freestyle talent. So tell me what you think.

Melanie Fiona

This weeks artist is a female who is taking the R&B world by storm. Her name is Melanie Fiona. She was born and raise in Toronto, Canada. Her debut album "The Bridge" was released in 2009 and her single "Give It To Me Right" reach number 20 on the Canadian Billboard Charts. She is now signed to Jay-Z label Roc Nation. What caught my attention is her current song "4 am" This song showcase what a true R&B song should be. So take a listen and tell me what you think.

                                                           http://melaniefiona.com/

In The Spotlight

This week's "In The Spotlight" artist comes from a 9 year old who what to take on the world of hip hip. His name is "Young Tally" with his original song called "Watch Me'. I think the hip hop world needs to move over for the next big thing. So take a listen and tell me what you think.