Some exciting tweets from some exciting people.
The one of a kind Ms. Sophia Somajo took to her twitter to respond to all the questions my friends and I have been hounding her with, regarding the release of her new album. It does seem like both the video for her single (“Wristcutters, inc”) as well as her album (“I dug deep and ended up in China”) have been put on hold indefinitely. The bad news = more waiting. The good news = a “broader and better” release, which the brilliant tunes of Ms. SoSo very much deserve.
Not this is interesting. The Jackie boyz are a songwriting/production duo who previously worked with Madonna on the song “Revolver.” The good news = Madonna’s album is definitely in early stages. The bad new = IS THIS GOING TO BE ANOTHER HARD CANDY? Is she going for the urban/hip-hop vibe again? That will NOT be acceptable. At this point, both her fans and naysayers are fully expecting a return to the dance floor. The gay euro-pop dance floor to be specific. While I actually quite liked Hard Candy, many mistakes were made with it. A repeat of that era will not be tolerated.
Simon Curtis dropped his second album on iTunes earlier this week, and it did remarkably well. At one point on the Canadian pop charts, it was at #12 and surpassed both Britney Spears and Kylie Minogue. This guy still has no management or major record deal. His first album “8-bit heart” was released for free on his website over a year ago, and carved out quite a devoted internet following for him. I’m glad to see him officially releasing his work and tasting some of the success he’s worked really hard for. However, I’ve only listened to the album once and have to say I was a touch let down. While it’s definitely a very good pop/dance record, it’s much of the same. Many of the songs seems to blend together quite a bit and there aren’t really any “game-changers” on it. One thing that is missing, as with most pop albums being released lately, is a great ballad. Something to really showcase Simon’s amazing voice would have been nice.
Chris Crocker has decided he wants to be a pop star. After living as a girl for the last three years, he has butched himself up and decided that music is his #1 passion. Whether this is a good thing, or the beginning of the end of the world, has yet to be seen. His last two tracks have sold pretty well, all things considered. I’m still strangely addicted to his latest song “Second to None.”
Every song I’ve heard from Queen of Hearts I’ve heard so far I have loved. Can’t wait for more. Check out this free remix of her song “Where Are You Now.” Here is her video for “Last Day of Summer” - a track she did with Johan Agebjorn & Ercola.
