Solange Knowles

This week's "Artist Of The Week" is not a super new artist but I feel she has reinvented herself in such a way that she does seem new. She is also proving that her big sister is not the only superstar in the family. So who am I talking about Solange Knowles. Solange was born June 24, 1986 in Houston, Texas she is the little sister of mega super Beyonce but she is definitely doing music on her own terms. Solange who is not only a singer also dabbles in songwriting, acting and modeling. She also is known for her DJ skills. Showing an interest in music recording at an early age, she eventually broke into the music scene at 16. She released her first album called "Solo Star" in 2003. Which has been her most successful album to date. She also released her second album in 2008 called "Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams which peaked at number 9 on the Billboard 200 charts. What got my attention was her song called " Losing You" from her upcoming album set to be released this year. Her more laid back striped down style is what makes her musical style special and unique. Solange makes sure she is making her own mark and footprint on the music world and that she is much much more than the little sister of big sister Beyonce. Trust me this song proves that 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!

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In The Spotlight

This weeks "In The Spotlight comes from an artist that goes by the name Adrienne Verniece with her song "Familiar Places".  I think that she has a very unique voice and tone. Her sound has a great balance of soft and hard elements that kind my of hip hop soul artist Mary J Blige. I think she is an artist worth listening to. Remember you can follow me on twitter @StarsOnTheRise and like my page on facebook!

Throwback Thursday !

It's Thursday! You guys know what that means it's "Throwback Thursdays"! This week video pick has several reason for it being chosen some good and some sad. It come the female girl power group TLC and their very first video for "Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg". TLC is one of the biggest and best selling groups of all time. This year marks the 20 year anniversary since we fell in love with their music. But sadly this month marks 11 years since the untimely death of group member Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes on April 25th. So lets take this time to look back at a fresh face TLC and why they became best selling girl group of all time! I hope you enjoy! Remember you can follow me on twitter @StarsOnTheRise and like my page on facebook just look for the logo!

Sevyn Streeter

This weeks "Artist Of The Week" is a young female who has the potential to multi talent singer and songwriter who goes by the name Sevyn Streeter. Born Amber Sevyen Streeter in Haines City, Florida  on July 7, 1986.  Sevyen Streeter is best known for her time in the girl group TG4. Her big break came at age 10, when she competed in Showtime at the Apollo and tied for first place by singing My Funny Valentine. She received her first record deal at age 15, performing in the girl group TG4, put together by Chris Stokes the man behind the boy bands "Immature" and "B2K". Sevyn built her career on writing music for other artists including Chris Brown, Brandy, Kelly Rowland and Alica Keys. Some of the songs she is responsible for included Chris Browns "Yeah 3X", "Next to You ft Justin Bieber ", "Wet the Bed", and "Strip.  Sevyen Streeter is currently signed to Atlantic Records and is slated to release her debut album in November 2013. What got my initial attention was her feature on Chris Brown's "She Ain't You". But check out her first single "I like It" 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.sevynstreeter.com

In The Spotlight

This weeks "In The Spotlight" comes from an artist that will probably make "Artist Of The Week" on Stars On The Rise but I could not wait to start blogging about this artist. You know who I am talking about if you have been tuning in the current season of "The Voice" it is none other than Vedo. Just take a listen to his rendition of Justin Biber's song "Boyfriend" and tell me what you think. I think he is a great talent an has the potential to have a great music career. Remember you can follow me on twitter @StarsOnTheRise and like my page on facebook just look for the logo!

Throwback Thursday

This week I guess I am in a country type of mood so that's why I taking you back to early Taylor Swift. This is her song called "Tim Mcgraw". This video a great example of the what we have grown to love and enjoy about Taylor Swift music and why she is of the biggest sell artist of her generation. So I hope you enjoy! Remember you can follow me on twitter @StarsOnTheRise and like my page on facebook just look for the logo.

RaeLynn

Once again we are celebrating the return of the show "The Voice" with our pick for "Artist Of The Week" She is a little country spitfire that goes by the name RaeLynn. RaeLynn finished second on Team Blake in the second season of the hit show. That exposure help start the 18 year old budding country music career. Raelynn was born and raised in Baytown, Texas. Even though she grew up on a farm, she comes from a very musical family. Along with her mother and brother, as well as her aunt, uncle and cousins, they were asked to play at many church and local events all through her childhood. RaeLynn's  cousins, Leeland, Jack and Shelly Mooring, have themselves gone on to form the Grammy nominated band, “Leeland.” She is presently recording an album in Nashville with her own songs. With the release scheduled for August, she will tour late summer and into the fall. So take a listen to one of her amazing performances from her time on "The Voice" 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.

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