The Princess Arrives

I now have renewed faith in Rihanna and Coldplay. The song Princess of China has leaked, and it is amazing. This is one of the best songs from either artists that I have heard in a while. There is no doubt in my mind that it will accumulate massive amounts of success. Even though the quality of the leak is shit, I still love it.

Suicide is Not Something to Love

UK rapper Tinie Tempah has snatched up the song Love Suicide, a song originally performed by Ester Dean. She is featured on his version of the track, but the original demo features none other than Chris Brown. I like this version of the song, but I think I like the version with Chris Breezy more. If this song is released as a single, I think it will grow on me, however I'd advise against releasing it because radio will censor the word suicide, thus ruining the song.

Willow Smith. Fire Hazard.

I'm making this post as I listen to the song for the first time. I know this is an important song in history.

Willow Smith is the future of music. This is know. Nicki Minaj is the music of today. This, too, is know. Together they make a track so hot it might as well be considered a Fireball. And that's exactly what it's named.

Despite talking about being a fireball at a party, which is rather dangerous, Willow and Nicki's song is great. I see this song going big places because, well, it deserves to. Despite the fact that she's only 10, Willow is a bigger name than the bulk of the artists in the biz, and I only see her going up from here.

Who's the Prince?

No, I'm not talking about Prince William. Nor am I talking about the singer Prince who gave us classics such as "When Doves Cry." But recently I've heard a lot of talk about who the next "King of Pop" is now that Michael Jackson is, well, dead.

I've seen Usher's name tossed around, but I don't think he is as big of a figure in the public's eye as MJ was. He remains out of controversy and scandal.  Granted I don't think this is necessary, but I honestly don't feel like he is as recognizable as other artists. He isn't able to produce as string of hits on a single album, he's lucky to get one or two now.

Then there's the people that think Justin Timberlake is the answer. This, I understand. His career has a lot of parallels to MJ's. He got his start when he was young, he was in a boy band, his life is followed by the media. And if he kept things going at this pace he'd be a serious contender. However, he's focused on acting now. It's been 5 years since his last album and there's no news of a new one. If he wants to remain relevant, he need to get in the studio.

Then, we have Chris Brown. His life is definitely captured in tabloids and the public's eye. However, he's just getting started really, but I do see him being popular for at least a couple more years. The biggest difference between the two is Breezy is featured in a lot of songs or features a lot of artists in his songs, which MJ never did. However, that's way you gotta do now, so it might just be him adapting to the times.

Then there are people that thing Just Bieber is the answer. No. Just no. I don't really think we can predict who the next MJ is, but I do think he's alive. And I think he's making music now. But you never know, it could be one of the (plausible) three listed above.

Demi's DEVistation.

Over the past couple of weeks I've become really obsessed with Demi Lovato, and this is another reason why. Her song Who's That Boy? Is slated to be her next single, and it's a much more upbeat than Skyscraper. It features up-and-coming artist Dev, which means it will likely get a lot of radio play.

I'm so proud of Demi for making such a strong come back. Before her whole incident I could have given two shits about her, now I'm a fan.

Blowin' Up: We Found Love

When I first heard of Rihanna in 2005, I would have never guessed that she would still be relevant, but look who I'm talking about now.We Found Love is her first post-Loud song and it's already getting radio play! The song is a fun dance song, and I see it performing really well. I guess Rihanna is leaving one era and jumping right into another.