Throw Back Thursday!

Stars On The Rise is introducing a new weekly post called "Throw Back Thursday!" Stars On The Rise is all about discovering and shining a light on who might be the next big in music. But like the say you don't know where you are going with out remember where you have been. So every week I will pick successful artist first ever music video. Just to prove every great artist had to start somewhere. In honor of Super Bowl weekend our first "Throw Back Video" comes from Beyonce. As we all know the Queen B will be performing this years halftime show. So hear is Beyonce in her very first music video with her former group "Destiny's Child" called "No No No" So I hope you enjoy! As always you can like me on Facebook and follow me on Twitter @StarsOnTheRise! 

Asher Monroe

This weeks "Artist Of The Week" multi talented young man who not only sing. He can dance, act and once played a little chipped tea cup in a little musical production called "Beauty & The Beast he goes by the name Asher Monroe. Asher Monroe Book aka Asher Monroe was born in Arlington, Virgina in 1988. He got his start in show business at the age of seven playing the roll of tiny teacup "Chip" in a national tour of the musical "Beauty & The Beast. He continued to work and from 2000 to 2002 he attend Professional Performing Arts School in New York. In 2011 Asher Monroe signed on solo as the flagship artist to a new music label called D Empire. When Monroe's first solo music video for “Like I Do” hit YouTube, it racked up more than 1.6 million views, half of them within the first 24 hours alone. Passing the million view mark days after the January 2012 release, his second music video "Hello Baby" led to features on the Huffington Post, Forbes. The August 2012 release of his first official radio single "Here With You" (a co-write with Grammy-winning producer Ryan Tedder) debuted on MTV Buzzworthy, landed Monroe the title as one of MTV's Top 10 Artists to Watch.  Asher Monroe's debut album is set to be released in 2013 but till then you can enjoy the song that caught my attention called "Here We Go". So take a listen and tell me what you think. As always you can follow me on twitter @StarsOnTheRise and facebook at Ona Crayton just look for the "Stars On The Rise" logo.

                                                                www.ashermonroe.com

In The Spotlight

This weeks "In The Spotlight comes from a duo Chelsea Lee and Adam Swink singing an original song called "Wake Up". I think they have a great vocal blend that could make them successful. So take a listen and tell me what you think. Remember you can follow me on twitter @StarsOnTheRise  and facebook Ona Crayton just look for the logo!

Alex Clare

This weeks artist is someone you may not recognize when you see him but his song you may have heard everywhere. This artist goes by the name Alex Clare he was born in 1985 in Southwark, London England. I feel he is an artist who's voice is bigger than he is. He has a musical style and influences that you may not expect growing listening to Jazz music growing up and loving artist like Stevie Wonder. Alex Clare is a talented singer song writer who signed his record deal with Island Records in the UK in 2011. His debut album was called "The Lateness Of The Hour" his break out hit from that album is called "Too Close" I have a feeling he will go far in the music industry. So take a listen and tell me what you think. As always you can follow me on twitter @StarsOnTheRise and Facebook under Ona Crayton just look for the Stars On The Rise Logo.

                                                                  www.alexclare.com

In The Spotlight

 

This weeks "In The Spotlight" is from an artist who goes by the name Anna Zoe. She is sing her song called "Someday" I think she puts a refreshing spin on alternative rock sound. I think if you were not a fan of alternative rock she will make you a believer If I were to describe as being able to add a girly flare to the genre. So take a listen and tell me what you think.  Remember to follow me on twitter @StarsOnTheRise and Facebook under Ona Crayton just look for the logo.

Alyssa Bernal

This weeks artist is someone I found on the Billboard Indie charts late last year. She goes by the name of Alyssa Bernal. She is a funk, pop and soul artist from San Antonio, Texas. She was born December 22, 1989. She is not currently signed to any major label at the moment but with a voice like hers I feel she will find a label very soon. Alyssa has a very playful but soulful sound. I think she offers the type of music that can make you feel happy. The song that I heard that really got me on the Alyssa train was her song called " Cali Cali Cali" So take a listen and tell me what you think. Once again you can follow me on twitter @StarsOnTheRise or facebook under Ona Crayton just look for the "Stars On The Rises" logo. Remember I would love to here your thoughts or suggestions on artist I should look into that you may think could be "Stars On The Rise".

                                                             http://alyssa-bernal.org/

In The Spotlight

Look out Nashville I think we have a new country diva on the horizon. Her name is Christen Sawyer she is singing Faith Hills " When The Lights Go Down" I think she has a really great voice. I think she has a slight soulful edge. You can really tell she is connecting to what she is sing. So keep your eyes peeled because this artist was once "In The Spotlight"!

Austin Mahone

This first artist of the week is someone that people are calling the second coming of Justin Bieber. he goes by the name Austin Mahone. Austin Mahone who was born April 4, 1996 first starting gaining attention in 2011 when he started posting his viral videos of his performances on YouTube. His video covering Justin Bieber's "Mistletoe" which became so popular it became more popular than Justin Bieber's version. By August of 2012 Austin had announced he was signed to Chase/Universal Republic Records. Mahone's first single "11:11" charted at #19 on the Billboard Heatseekers Songs chart. His second single "Say Somethin'" did better than that of the first one and charted at #34 on the Billboard Pop Song chart In September 2011, Mahone debuted at #38 on the Billboard Social 50 chart, the youngest to appear on the list. I think that this young man will have all of the young girls screaming. So take a listen and tell me what you think. You can now follow me on twitter @starsontherise and on facebook Ona Crayton just look for the new "Stars On The Rise" logo. I look forward to hearing from you. I want to her your views on music and what you would like to see more of on my blog or even an artist I should check out for "Artist Of The Week" or "In The Spotlight"

                                                            www.austinmahone.com

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to all of my "Stars On The Rise" viewer. I hope you all had a great holiday and a great start to the new year. I look forward to bring you artist that I feel have what it takes to be a "Star On The Rise. I all so look forward to bring you new and exciting ways to connect with to the music a discover in fun and exciting ways so stay tuned!