Artist Of The Years!

Happy Monday!! To all of my lovely "Stars On The Rise" followers I hope you week is going great so far. As I promised yesterday I would reveal my "Artist Of The Year". As you know I normally pick an artist that I have blogged about in the past year but this time I am doing things a little bit different. I have been so busy working on other exciting project that I look forward to sharing with you in 2015. That I have not been able to spend as much time with my "Stars On The Rise" peeps but trust me I think that my pick for "Artist Of The Year" will be A+ approved by you guys. This years pick is an R&B diva on the rise who is making her mark on the music world in a big way and I see her doing even more in 2015. I was so blown away by her first single "2 On" I pre ordered her whole album off of iTunes with out hearing another song. I think these days that is very rare with any artist. It is none other that Tinashe. Her debut album debut album "Aquarius" did not disappoint. Her melodic vocal range, dance ability and dress style remind me a lot of the late Aaliyah but she is truly has her on voice and story she wants to tell in her music. Tinashe was born February 6, 1993 in Los Angeles, California. Her name means "God Is With Us" in her father's native language, Shona, from Zimbabwe. She began her entertainment career at the age of 3. Tinashe wears many hats that include modeling, acting, dancing, singing and songwriting. Tinashe acting roles include the Tom Hanks film "Polar Express" and a role on the sitcom "Two and Half Men. I think it is clear her music is what is going to make her a mega super star. So take a listen and tell me what you think. Remember you can follow me on Twitter @StarsOnTheRise or like my page on Facebook just look for the logo! I look forward to bring more amazing artist in 2015 and much more.

Happy Holidays!!!

Hello to my wonderful "Stars On The Rise" followers! I hope you are doing well! Can you believe we are just days from Christmas and to help get you in the holiday spirit I am share one of my new favorite holiday songs and it just so happens to come from last years "Artist Of Year" Ariana Grande. The song is called "Santa Tell Me". It is a happy fun song that I think will do the trick to get you in that holiday state of mind. I hope love it as much as I do! Make sure all of of you stay tuned on Monday I will be announcing this years "Artist Of The Year". I think this years choice will be a great way to close out the year. So Happy Holidays!! Remember you can like my page on Facebook and follow me on Twitter!

Throwback Thursday!

Happy Thursday! I hope you guys are having an amazing week so far! School is back in session for a lot of you and this weekend we will be celebrating the end of all the summer fun we had. So this week's "Throwback" video pick is one of my favorite summer jams that celebrates the beginning of summer. But i felt it would be a great song to reminisce about all that summer fun. It is none other than the DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Price (Will Smith) with the hit song "Summertime" I hope you enjoy and that it brings back all of those great summer memories. Remember you can follow me on Twitter @StarsOnTheRise and like my page on Facebook just look for the logo!

Throwback Thursday!

Happy Throwback Thursday! Once again I am taking you guys on a ride back into the past with another "throwback" video pick! This week I was feeling like a little girl power and what has more girl power than a female girl group. That why we are going back in time to listen to the 90's girl group Xscape. This was one of my favorite girl groups back in the day and even through the group is no longer together and has move on to bigger and better things. I still love turning up my radio when I hear one of their songs come on. So take a listen to one of my favorite songs "Just Kickin It". I hope you enjoy. Remember you can follow me on Twitter @StarsOnTheRise and like my page on Facebook just look for the logo!

Lorde

Hello to all of my wonderful and loyal "Stars On The Rise" followers we have made it half way through the work week! So you guys know what that means! Time to pick another "Artist Of The Week"! This weeks artist is someone that I think we are all familiar with but in my opinion she is just that great of a musical artist with a very bright music career ahead of her and I could not pass up the chance to write about her. If you have not guessed who I am talking about or you have been living under a rock for the past years. I am talking about Lorde! Ella Marjia Lani Yelich-O'-Connor aka Lorde was born on November 7, 1996 in Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand. Lorde discovered her love for singing at the age of 5 when she followed a friend into her drama group. It seem it was her destiny to become a singer and songwriter being born to parents who are poets. At the age of 13 she was signed to Universal Music Group and in 2013 her debut commercial release called "The Love Club EP" which included the hit song "Royals". Since then she has won countless awards which include 2 Grammy awards and she has become a household name. What I love about Lorde is her very unique voice and sound. She sounds like anyone else and that is what makes her a very special and rare talent. When you hear a Lorde song you know it! I also love the fact she is comfortable with who she is as a person and an artist. I also love that her music is not set or focused on being trendy but to have a purpose. So take a listen and tell me what you think! Remember you can follow me on Twitter @StarsOnTheRise or like my page on Facebook just look for the logo!

                                                                     http://lorde.co/
                                                   https://www.facebook.com/lordemusic

In The Spotlight!

Happy Happy Happy Friday! The weekend is here and it is time to kick back and listen to some good music and relax. So let's getting that music party started with another "In The Spotlight" artist of the week. This weeks spotlight artist is a very talented vocalist who voice just blew me away who goes by the name Maddi Jane. I think she is an amazing talent who has a very bright musical career a head of her. Hearing voices like hers makes my musical heart happy. So I strongly recommend you take a listen and tell me what you think! Remember you can follow me on Twitter @StarsOnTheRise and like my page on Facebook just look for the logo!

Throwback Thursday!

Happy Happy Thursday! I hope all of my loyal "Stars On The Rise" followers are doing fine. It is time to take a blast to the past with another throwback video pick. This weeks video come from a female that I would love to hear new music from because I was such a huge fan of her music and vocal ability. It is none other than Tracie Spencer with her song "Tender Kisses" I loved this song and feel this is the song that put her on the map. I hope you enjoy! Remember you can follow me on Twitter @StarsOnTheRise or like my page on Facebook just look for the logo!

Charli XCX

Hello to all of my lovely "Stars On The Rise" followers.Once again it is that time in the week I pick another "Artist Of The Week" So this week I have another import from across the pond who is a talented singer and songwriter who is also featured on Iggy Azalea's hit song "Fancy". It is none other that Charli XCX. Charli XCX born Charlotte Emma Altchison was born on August 2, 1992 in Stevenage, England. She started writings songs when she was just 14 years old. In 2007,Charli began recording her debut album on a loan granted by her parents. In early 2008, she began posting songs from the album, as well as numerous other demos, on her official My Space This caught the attention of a man called Chaz, who was running numerous illegal warehouse raves in London, which became her first paying jobs. In 2008 she released two singles under the label under Orgy Music who also released her debut album. The song that got the worlds attention about this talented female artist was her feature on Iggy Azalea's song "Fancy" which reached the number-one spot on the Billboard Hot 100, holding the spot for seven consecutive weeks. Charli XCX is still holding America's attention with her song "Boom Clap" which is featured on the sound track to the movie "The Fault In Our Stars". I can't wait to see what her third studio album has to offer, which is set to be released in September, 2014. So take a listen and tell me what you think. Remember you can follow me on Twitter @StarsOnTheRise and like my page on Facebook just look for the logo!

                                                        http://www.charlixcxmusic.com/
                                                https://www.facebook.com/charlixcxmusic

In The Spotlight

Happy Friday to all of my loyal Stars On The Rise followers. Another long and busy work week has come to an end. Before you guys get all of the fun and exciting weekend fun started. We need to put another artist in the musical "spotlight". This weeks artist is Tim Turner a Los Angeles singer and songwriter and TV director. I think his has this great soulful and laid back style with his music that I really love. I see great things for Tim Turner and his musical destiny. Take a listen to his song "No More Love" and tell me what you think. Remember you can follow me on Twitter @StarsOnTheRise and like my page on Facebook just look for the logo!

Throwback Thursday!

Hello and happy Thursday! The weekend is just around the corner and I know everyone of you have a fun and exciting weekend planned. So lets kick it off with another throwback video pick! This weeks video come from the lovely Deborah Cox with her hit song "Nobody's Supposed to Be Here". This song brings back such great memories and I was was completely in love with her vocal style and range. Lets not forget that this song held the record for longest-running number one single on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles. So lets take a look back at this great song and great artist. I hope you enjoy! Remember you can follow me on Twitter @StarsOnTheRise and like my page on Facebook just look for the logo!

Caro Emerald

Hello and happy Wednesday to all of my "Star On The Rise" loyal followers. I hope you have had a great week so far. I bet you guys have been wondering where I have been and what I have been up to? I just needed a little R & R so that I can be at my best when bringing the musical treasures that come my way. I happy to say that I am back and very excited about this weeks "Artist Of The Week"! This weeks "Artist Of The Week" in an artist that I feel is very special and unique and she goes by the name Caro Emerald. Born Caroline Esmeralda van der Leeuw is a Dutch pop and jazz singer. She was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands on April 26, 1981. Caro Emerald made her debut in 2009 with her song "Back It Up" and here next single "A Night Like This" reached number 1 on the Netherlands music chart. Her debut album "Deleted Scenes From The Cutting Room Floor" set a new all-time Dutch chart record on 20 August 2010, spending its 30th week at number one on the country's albums chart, beating the previous record set by Micheal Jackson's "Thriller" by one week. The album became the biggest selling album of 2010 in the Netherlands and has sold over 300,000 copies so far. In total more than a million copies have been sold. What caught my attention about Caro Emerald was her song "I Belong To You". She is definitely an artist that who is a true musical artist. I love how she put a contemporary spin on the jazz sound. I think her music takes things back to the basics of what real music without all of tool and gimmicks that are used now. I love how her voice is the focus and what catches your attention. So take a listen and tell me what you think. Remember you can follow me on Twitter @StarsOnTheRise and like my page on Facebook just look for the logo!

                                                            http://www.caroemerald.com/
                                                https://www.facebook.com/CaroEmeraldOfficial

Dr. Maya Angelou

Hello to all of my loyal Stars On The Rise followers I hope you are all having a fun and exciting weekend after a long and stressful workweek. Today I am bringing you another very special post from the normal Artist of The Week post. This weeks post is to celebrate and remember a person that the world lost earlier this week Dr. Maya Angelou.

She was a woman that I admired and grew up looking up to. Dr. Maya Angelou was a very talent and strong female who really showed that there is no limit to what you can do and achieve in life when you but in the hard work and determination. Dr. Maya Angelou was a woman who wore many hats by being an accomplished author, actress and poet. One of my favorite books I Know Why The Cage Bird Sings is still one of my favorites that I enjoy reading to this day. I can also remembering having to recite her poem Still I Rise for a school program in elementary school. Dr. Maya Angelou has achieved so much in her time in the spotlight. Dr. Angelou has served on two presidential committees, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Arts in 2000, the Lincoln Medal in 2008, and has received 3 Grammy Awards.  Dr. Maya Angelou has also received over 50 honorary degrees and is Reynolds Professor of American Studies at Wake Forest University. Like so many people around the world I was saddened by the new of Dr. Maya Angelou’s passing. She might have left this earth but her achievement and legacy will always live on. Dr. Maya Angelou was a great example of making your time on this plant count and stand for something. If her death has taught us anything make your time on earth count and leave a mark that you can be proud of. Dr. Maya Angelou you will truly be missed. Remember you can follow me on Twitter @StarsOnTheRise or like my page on Facebook just look for the logo!

                                                       April 4, 1928 - May 28, 2014

Christina Grimmie

Hello to all of my loyal and wonderful Stars On The Rise followers. I hope you are having an amazing weekend after a very busy week. I am bringing you a special Saturday edition of Artist Of The Week. As you guys know I am a huge fan of hit talent competition The Voice. I have posted about many of the talented artist who have been on the show. So it should come to know surprise that I am doing it once again with the finale next Monday. This weeks Artist Of The Week is none other than the lovely and very talented Christina Grimmie. Christina Grimmie has been one of my favorites young artist long before she was turning chair on The Voice. At the age of just 20 years old she is a singer, songwriter and YouTube sensation. Her first claim to fame came from her singing covers on songs by artist that include Miley Cyrus, Christina Aguilera and Justin Bieber on YouTube that gained her a fan base that mirrors any music superstar. Since first appearing on this season of the voice she has proven to be more than just another artist singing covers on the internet, but the making of the next big music superstar. Christina Grimmie not only does she has an amazing vocal range. She is an artist that is willing to take risk and in my opinion that is a key component to have a long lasting and successful career. She is an artist who is willing to keep pushing the boundaries of her creativity to become the best music artist that she can be. That is one of the things that I love about her and her talent.  After next weeks season finale I see huge things for Christina Grimmie music career. I think she has that ‘It” factor that will make her a household name. So I say good luck next week Christina Grimmie! And for the rest of you if you have any doubts take a listen and tell me what you think. Remember you can follow me on Twitter @StarsOnTheRise and like my page on Facebook just look for the logo!

                                     http://www.christinagrimmieofficial.com/ 

                                    https://www.facebook.com/christinagrimmie 

What I Have Learned About What Makes A Successful Business Plans

Hello to all of my loyal Stars On The Rise followers. I hope you have had a great week and are doing some serious relaxing during your weekend break. Once again I am bringing you another special blog post. This one is what I have learned about developing a successful business plan. I think we can all agree that any good business plan starts with an idea. The next step is have faith in that idea and getting over that fear and doubt to start putting the work in need to make that idea a reality.

I have done a lot of research from different experts that included Andrea Cockerton who believes that it is important to ask investor for money before they run out of money. Chuck Blakeman who believes it is not the business plan itself that is important, but the blood, sweat and tears to put into that business. I also found guidance from a former student of the college I am currently attending FullSail University Jayson Whitmore who believes you should sell yourself through your business plan. I have found all of these experts’ views to helpful to me when building my own business plan. I think all three will help anyone’s business plan in to an actual business.

What I have learned that it is very important to show your passion and love for your business idea. It is also important to work hard and put all to make that business idea a reality. If you really want your business idea to stand out from everyone else’s and not just put a bunch of number and facts in front of a potential investor.

I am currently working on my own business plan for an artist management company because you all know how much I helping new talent. I feel that the areas that investors will look at most will be my marketing budget and for this reason I think I need to look at increasing the amount of money I am spending to market my business. I hope that some this post was helpful to any of my followers who might be thinking of starting their own business.

Remember you can follow me on Twitter @StarsOnTheRise or like my page on Facebook just look for the logo!

Throwback Thursday!

Happy Throwback Thursday! We are one day closer to the weekend which puts a smile on my face. But it is time to take a little trip to the past with another "Throwback" video pick! This weeks video comes from an R&B artist that we have not heard from in years. back in the day he was considered a vocal prodigy and was also discovered by the same person who discover last weeks "Throwback" video pick Mr Quincy Jones. Have you guys figured it out yet? It is none other than Tevin Campbell. He was discovered as a young boy who had this big voice. So lets go back in time to one of his biggest hits "Can We Talk" it is one of my favorites I hope it is one of yours. So I hope you enjoy! Remember you can follow me on twitter @StarsOnThe Rise and like my page on Facebook just look for the logo!

Serena Ryder

Hello everyone and happy Wednesday! Let's all jump for joy the work week is half way over, but I think we all all know we have to get some important business out of the way. So before we start making all of those exciting weekend plans let pick another "Artist Of The Week"! This weeks artist that comes from Canada and she is a female that I think is very special and is doing music on her own terms. Her name Serena Ryder she was born in Toronto, she grew up in Millbrook,Ontario. Ryder first gained national recognition with her ballad "Weak in the Knees" in 2007. An accomplished songwriter and musician, she also possesses a three-octave vocal range. She grew up listening to old Beatles and Leonard Cohen record as a child, which I found to a clear inspiration for her sound with a slight folk twist. Serena in my opinion has this old soul type quality but she knows how to put a current modern feel that will connect with many ages and musical taste. So take a listen and tell me what you think. Remember you can follow on me on Twitter @StarsOnTheRise and like my page on Facebook just look for the logo!

                                                    http://serenaryder.com/
                                           https://www.facebook.com/SerenaRyder
                                    

Throwback Thursday!

Happy Thursday! I think you guys know what that means it is time for another "Throwback" video pick! This week I have been in a mood for voices that just make you say WOW! So that is why this weeks blast from the past come from a female who got the legedary Quincy Jones attention back in the 90's. It is none other that Tamia with the song that put her on the map with her amazing vocal range "Move On My Heart". I hope you enjoy! Remember you can follow me on Twitter @StarsOnTheRise and like my page on Facebook just look for the logo!

Sabrina Antoinette

Hello and happy Wednesday! I hope you have had a great week so far. Now it is time to get down to business and pick a brand new "Artist Of The Week'. This weeks artist hit kind of close to home for me because she is a fellow Texas native and her name is Sabrina Antoinette. If you are a Chris Brown fan you might have heard her on is song called Trumpet Lights’ off the ‘Fortune’ album. I really don't have any words for this female artist but that I love her. I love her musical style and vocal ability. I think she is one of those artist that just have that "It' factor. I truly see her having amazing future in the music industry. She comes across as the type of artist that her musical gifts flow from her effortlessly. So take a listen and tell me what you think. Remember you can follow me on Twitter at Citizenry's or like my page on Facebook just look for the logo!

                                      http://www.sabrinaantoinette.com/
                                https://www.facebook.com/IamSabrinaLive 

The Importance Of A Business Plan

Hello to all of my loyal Stars On The Rise followers. I hope you have had a great week and an even more amazing weekend. Once again I am stepping away from my normal music artist focused post to bring you an informative post. This week’s focus is the business plan.

Everyone has their own views and opinion on a business plan and how just important and beneficial a business plan is. So I have researched tow experts who study and view many business plans and offer their very valued opinion of the business plan.

Andrea Cockerton

Andrea  Cockerton is an independent pitch expert from the United Kingdom. She has worked with over 350 entrepreneurs in her career. Most of her knowledge and expertise is in the field of  “venture funding and business critical ideas”. Andrea Cockerton is also a member of the MIT Enterprise Forum board and in 2009 she co-founded her own business called Brick Handbag.

Andrea Cockerton believes that it is important to ask an investor for money before they run out of money. She feels if you wait to late ask for money it could put your business plan at risk of not funded. She also finds it important to have a talented team to execute your business plan and to have a groundbreaking idea.

I found all of her point to be helpful and could be key in having a successful business idea and plan. Her ideas put a person with a business idea in the mindset of being confident in your business plan and making it a reality. Her ideas also show the importance of being prepare, organized and a great team around you to make your business plan to work.

Chuck Blakeman

Chuck Blakeman began his career in the U.S Army. He started and grew five small businesses, including one sold to the largest consumer fulfillment company in America. Chuck is the author of “Making Money is Killing Your Business” which was named as the number 1 rated business book of 2010 by the National Federation of Independent Business.

Chuck Blakeman who is a business success mentor has a very interesting viewpoint when it comes to business plans. He does not believe in the business plan. He believes that a business plan is a waste of time. Chuck Blakeman believes the success of a business cannot be foretold. He feels that you should “Implement now, perfect as you go”.

I found all of his points to be eye opening to anyone starting a business. I feel his point of view takes the need to have everything completely perfect when started a business. His ideas put the focus on putting the blood, sweat and tears that you need to start a business. He makes it OK for a person starting a business feel that it is OK if I make a mistake I can learn as I go. To some this method may seem a little more risky, but this idea could also make someone who was to scared to start their dream business a little less afraid to try.

I hope that you guys found this topic and helpful if you are planning on starting your own business. I hope one of these methods will be helpful to someone wanting to start their dream business idea. Remember you can follow me on Twitter @StarsOnTheRise and like my page on Facebook just look for the logo!

Throwback Thursday!

It is once again "Throwback Thursday" and I am in the mood to go back in time to artist that was a great example of blending genres of both R&B and Hip Hop in the 1990's. He had every singing his song and getting in the mood to party with one simple phrase "This Is How We Do It". have you figured it out yet? It is Montell Jordan with his party anthem This Is How We Do It. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do? Remember you can follow me on Twitter @StarsOnTheRise and like my page on Facebook! Just look for the logo!

W3 The Future

Hello and happy Wednesday! I know it has been a while since I have made a post but I promise I will get back to being more consistent with my post. With that being said lets get down to the business of pick our next Artist Of The Week! This weeks Artist Of The Week comes from a group called W3 The Future (WTF). They are the first group to be signed to Lil Wayne's Young Money record label. This group is made up of three young men named 3siXT, DG, and Edge One. This is a group that I feel this group will get a lot of attention for their ability to combined genres of pop, hip hop and R&B. Their sound seems to be uptempo and fun. I think that this will help them to gain a fan base and a following. I look forward to hearing more from them and watching their sound grow and mature. So take a listen and tell me what you think. Remember you can follow me on Twitter @StarsOnTheRise and like my page on Facebook just look for the logo!

                                                        www.w3thefuture.com/‎
                                            https://www.facebook.com/W3TheFuture

Curtis Fields

Hello to all of my loyal Stars On The Rise followers! I hope you are having an amazing weekend and are ready to start another productive workweek. Once again I am faced with the task of picking another Artist Of The Week! I truly love each and everyone of the artist that I place on my blog. Each one brings something different and special to the table, but this week’s addition brings something very special and unique to the table. His name is Curtis Fields and he is a true example of how with the right mind set and a true love for the constant changing world of technology you can find your place in music history.

Curtis Fields was born in Little Rock, Arkansas and from a very early age realized he had a love and passion for music. He grew up sing in the church sing gospel music with his fathers traveling ministry. When Curtis started his professional music career when he was able to perform with artist that include John Legend and Eric Roberson. His First single Black Cherry reach number 2 on the Jazz/Funk category on CD Baby's Top 5. Curtis Fields caught his break in the music industry in 2012 when he appeared for the New Skool Rules auditions in Atlanta, Georgia. His audition caught the eye of Ray Daniels from Raydar Management who told Fields that he would have him signed within two months. This opportunity opened Curtis up to amazing chance; within five week of his audition he had offers from five different record major record labels. On June 30, 2013 Curtis was able to perform his song Opposites Attract at the 2013 BET Awards.  His performance included him strumming a guitar on an iPhone 5 and was called one of the 9 Most Memorable Moments of the awards by Yahoo! Music.

What I love about Curtis Fields is that he is an incredible singing, songwriter and musician. But the thing that completely had me stunned was his ability to take a piece of technology like the iPhone 5 and use it as a tool to create and play amazing music. I feel that this is what will help set him apart from so many other music artist and take him very far in the music industry. So take a listen and tell me what you think. Remember you can follow me on Twitter @StarsOnTheRise and like my page on Facebook just look for the logo!