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!

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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!