Rapper Kid Cudi changes up genres and forms the alternative rock group WZRD with his producer cohort Dot Da Genius. WZRD is a way for Kid Cudi to “subconsciously change people’s perspectives of music and genres”. The self-titled album has debuted at #1 on iTunes chart and will be sure to keep die-hard fans as well as gain new ones.
In rap, Nicki Minaj once again releases a new single for fans with Roman Reloaded. The track features (of course) Lil Wayne and is a more “straightforward” rapping from Nicki Minaj then on her previous released songs. ATLien B.O.B is feeling So Good about his new song which is produced by Ryan Tedder. So Good is a crossover, club-friendly tune that will help gain B.O.B the momentum need for his upcoming album.
British R&B songstress Estelle continues her trend of releasing an album every four years with All Of Me. Known for being a dual singing and rapping threat, Estelle looks to continue the success of across the pond musicians in America and she should have no problem with a guest list that has Rick Ross, Chris Brown and Trey Songz.
Electro-pop group Far East Movement comes up with an “infectious, irresistible” anthem titled Live My Life. In what may seem like an odd pairing, Live My Life has Far East Movement getting a hook courtesy of Justin Bieber that makes this song an ultimate dance floor anthem. Being hailed by many E-zines as one of the Best Albums of 2011,M83 found a hit with Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming. Reaching the Top 20 of Billboards album chart helped prove what M83 first described about this album, saying “very, very, very epic”. He was right.
Craig Morgan isn’t steering towards country music’s pop leanings on his latest effort This Ole Boy. With the title song a current radio hit, Craig Morgan keeps his “boots planted in the soil” and gives the fans what they expect from him. Carrie Underwood might have one of her biggest hits ever with her new single Good Girl. On the track, Carrie Underwoodshows off her powerful vocals with “sassy” lyrics over and up-tempo beat. Good Girl has smashed its way into the #1 spot on iTunes Country songs in less than 4 days. Lyle Lovett brings a new album that is a collection of covers in Release Me. Since signing with his label 27 years ago, Lyle Lovett has taken on many styles in that time and Release Meis a collection of those styles that finds Lyle at ease and is sure to please everyone.
Chris Isaak goes Beyond The Sun where he pays tribute to Memphis’ Sun Studio artists such as Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Jerry Lee Lewis. Beyond The Sun is a double-disc of classic songs executed faithfully in Chris Isaak’s style.
