TOP 12 ALBUMS OF 2012

It's the last day of 2012 in history so i decided to highlight which albums i felt where my best albums of 2012. i know i might shock some of you with my selections but.. just but. so here goes, my top 10 albums of 2012.

12. AEROSMITH - Music from another dimension
for their first album since 2004, Tyler and his crew actually did a great job on this album. from LOVE XXX which Tyler absolutely nails to the end of the album, Aerosmith lived up to it's billing for being one of the greatest rock bands of out time.
Fav song - Love XXX

11. The Music of Nashville

If you've never watched the show, well you should and then listen to this album and then you may understand why it is such an amazing album. Infact, it is one of the best country album's i've heard in my lifetime.
Fav song - When the right one comes along

10. FUN - Some Nights

Without saying much, some nights was an incredible album. From songs like "we are young" to "carry on", the band fun established themselves with this amazing piece of art.
Fav song - We are young

9. ONE DIRECTION - TAKE ME HOME

Yea, i'm not a screaming girl fan but i got the album and i listened to it and it was in my opinion a job well done by the boys from Britain
Fav song - Little things

8.  BRUNO MARS - Unorthodox Jukebox


December 6th was the release date and i waited patiently to hear what Bruno had to offer on this album and i wasn't disappointed. An impeccable fusion of great pop and sexy lyrics meant this album is to me his best work and is utterly engaging. (ohh, treasure is an amazing song)
Fav songs - Locked up in heaven, When i was your man


7. FIONA APPLE - The Idler Wheel...

Fiona Fiona, where have you been? Fiona: i've been making an album everyone would be proud of. and that is exactly what she did. Some might argue that this should be the best album of the year because it was that good.
Fav song - Every single night

6. Kanye West and GOOD MUSIC: Cruel Summer

The whole good music crew did an absolutely amazing job on this album, big ups to them
Fav song - Clique

5. JUSTIN BIEBER - Believe

This was the year i believe i totally embraced the Bieber fever and it was largely due to this album. Bieber's unique tone and great lyrics made this album an engaging one. Awesome
Fav. song - Die in your arms

4. JOHN MAYER - Born and Raised

Being a huge Mayer fan, i expected much from this album and i must say he did not disappoint. His SLEEK music style and awesome lyrics made this album one of the most captivating in 2012.
Fav songs - Shadow Days, Queen of California, A face to call home, Love is a Verb

3. Kendrick LAMAR - Good Kid, M.A.A.D City

This was the best hip-hop album of the year 2012 by a mile, Kendrick was awesome in this one. He found a way to appeal to both mainstream and underground hiphop fans everywhere. Little wonder the success it has had.
Fav song - Poetic Justice

2. FRANK OCEAN - Channel Orange

For someone who isn't a huge Ocean fan to have channel orange as my second best album in 2012, that says a lot on how good this album was and still is. from "thinking about you" to every other song on the album, Ocean showed a unique side and took everyone one a journey to his channel. A journey a lot of people are still enjoying.
Fav song - Thinking about you

1. TAYLOR SWIFT - RED

OMG, from the first time i listened to this song, i added Taylor into my list of singers i wanted to see live before i died. RED was an awesome work of art by a brilliant singer. Taylor continued her usual way of telling stories with her lyrics, but this time it was a tale of freedom and release instead of pain and anguish. Songs like State of Grace, to Begin Again, to 22, to Everything has changed ft Ed Sheeran and others made this album my pick for the best album of the year.
Fav songs- State of Grace, Begin again, 22, Red, Treacherous, I knew you were trouble, Everything has changed ft ed sheeran......

Do you agree or you have an album that should have been here? let me know.

NEW TV-SHOWS TO KEEP WATCHING!!

Hello Guys, it's definitely been a while. Since we last spoke a couple of wonderful new shows have come up and while some are here to stay, others have already been cut off. Here is the first part of the new show i'll encourage you to watch or keep watching as the case may be.

1. ARROW
No matter how you look at it, arrow is an excellent new show. Great script and great acting. One thing that stands out with arrow is the pace. It's not draggy but straight to the point and always keeping you guessing on what Oliver's plan is. Definitely one to keep watching

2. ELEMENTARY
The idea of a 21st century sherlock Holmes seemed far-fetched at first but i must say elementary gets it right in every aspect. Jonny Lee Miller makes this show worth the while with his breath-taking performances.

3. LAST RESORT
Before i go on a rant again as to why they cancel some shows, i think i'm justified in saying cancelling this show is a colossal mistake. I've come up with different theories on why it was cancelled like the US govt doesn't want to be seen in that light or someone is so cash strapped they had to cut it. Either way it's still a great new show and one to finish.

4. NASHVILLE
If you can't stand country and don't appreciate good music like i do, this show might be a drag but any genre of music you prefer, you can't fault the drama and acting in this show. Everyone plays their role brilliantly and i can only see it getting better.

5. GO ON
I already highlighted the brilliance of this show earlier on in my blog. Look it up and see why you should watch it

6. THE NEW NORMAL
If you like cheesy and more cheesy spread over fun and craziness, this is one you should be watching. oh the name also adds to the cheesy nature of the show

7. REVOLUTION

This one is a maybe but if you would take my advice, keep watching it. It starts of slow and terrible but it builds into something worth waiting and watching for.

If you haven't watched any of these, i advise you to start off with one. anyone at all (probably last resort or arrow) and tell me what you think.

until next time keep living in an atmosphere for creativity.

X-Factor (TOP 13)- TOP 5 PERFORMANCES

So after the first night of audience voting, here is a run-down on who i think killed thier performances and should go through easily. Here are our top 5 picks of the night

1. Carly Rose Sonenclar
Every time i hear this girl is 13, it is just so unbelievable  She took on Bruno Mars' It will rain and blew the roof off. Simon said we are watching a star in the making and i totally agree. With that performance i think she set the pace for others to follow in the competition. 
Rating: 5/5


2. Fifth HARMONY
I guess the name change really worked a great change in this group. They have embraced their diversity and that was what they showed last night. It was a brilliant rendition of Christina Perri's "a thousand years". Really hope it is not a one off performance and they can keep it up.
Rating: 4.5/5


3. LYRIC 145
When i originally watched it, i thought it was whack, but i watched it again and i watched it again and i watched it again and they were in Simon's words, "bloody fantastic"Big ups to them, i think they are an american revelation and they will go far...
Rating: 4.4/5


4. Beatrice Miller/ Vino Alan

 there was a tie for 4th place as we couldn't decided who was better between Beatrice and Vino. Both did awesome jobs on their songs and delivered with such perfection and emotion. The case could be made for Beatrice that she is young but.. a tie is the best we could come up with.
Rating: 4.2/5


5. Diamond WHITE
So happy she is back. She didn't deserve to be sent off, and she showed why. Not her best, i must say but good enough to make our top 5 or 6 if you may. Singing Whitney Houston's I have nothing again albeit very straight-forward this time she did her best to make it her own.
Rating: 4.0/5

tell us if you agree or disagree with our ratings.


What to watch in October


Whew, september went by quickly... and again it's a new month with new shows and new premieres.
Here's some you should look out for

OCTOBER 2012
Switch (ITV) new witches show premiere (6 episodes)

 Monday, October 1 
Warehouse 13 (Syfy) season 4 fall finale

 Tuesday, October 2 
Hart of Dixie (CW) – season 2 premiere (22 episodes)
Raising Hope (Fox) returning comedy season 3

 Wednesday, October 3 
Supernatural (CW) returning season 8 (24 episodes)

Thursday, October 4 
30 Rock (NBC) returns (13 episodes)
Beauty and the Beast (Showcase) new drama premiere (13 episodes)
Red Dwarf X (Dave) – ‘new’ series (6 episodes)

 Saturday, October 6
Merlin (BBC/Syfy) – returning season 5 (13 episodes)

 Sunday, October 7 
Hell on Wheels (AMC) season 2 finale

 Monday, October 8
 Gossip Girl (CW) – season 6 premiere (11 episodes)

 Wednesday, October 10
Arrow (CW) new drama (13 episodes)
Chicago Fire (NBC) new drama (13 episodes)
Nashville (ABC) new drama

 Thursday, October 11 
Beauty and the Beast (CW) new drama premiere (13 episodes)
The Vampire Diaries (CW) season 4 premiere

 Friday, October 12 
Strike Back (Cinemax) season 1 finale

Sunday, October 14 
The Walking Dead (AMC) – returns with season 3 (16 episodes)

Monday, October 15 
Major Crimes (TNT) season 1 finale
XIII (Canal+) returning spy drama season 2

Tuesday, October 16 
Emily Owens. M. D. First Cut (CW) new drama premiere (13 episodes)

 Wednesday, October 17 
American Horror Story (FX) returns with season 2 (13 episodes)
Hunted (Cinemax) new agent series premiere
Suburgatory (ABC) returns with season 2

 Friday, October 19 
Community (NBC) season 4 premiere (13 episodes)
Nikita (CW) season 3 premiere(22 episodes)
Whitney (NBC) returns (13 episodes)

 Sunday, October 21 
Copper (BBCA) season 1 finale

 Monday, October 22 
Alphas (Syfy) season 2 finale

 Tuesday, October 23 
Don’t Trust the B—- in Apartment 23 (ABC) returns with season 2
Happy Endings (ABC) returning comedy season 3 (22 episodes)

 Friday, October 26 
Touch (Fox) season 2 premiere (13 episodes)

mark your calendar for your favorite show.....

The Amazing Ella


Have you ever heard a cover of a song and wish that was the original version?? Trust me it doesn't get any better than this... check out this performance, if you know the song, u'll be blown away....

the original song

enough said.....

X Factor Fail

Sometimes i wonder how somethings happen on television, how some decisions are made. this one surprises me most. I don't know if i am wrong but this dude deserved to be on the show, they made a huge mistake not putting him through

You see for yourselves and tell me what you think

his first audition

maybe its just me..

Introducing - Adanna DURU


Remember the name, because... just because. Season 3 of the voice has introduced some brilliant singers, and one of them is 15 year old Adanna Duru. The voice didn't give a full video for her audition but she sang enough to get my attention.

Adanna is a Nigerian-American singer-songwriter based in the USA. Brilliant is an expression that perfectly fits this teenage prodigy who has often been compared to the vocal styles of Mary J. Blidge and a host of other female musicians. 

How far would she go on the voice?? Well time will tell, but i believe she is a star in the making.

Take a look at some of her works and tell me what you think..





THE VOICE - BEST OF THE AUDITIONS


So one thing i like about the voice is that even the auditions are available for downloads on iTunes as full songs. I decided to search for some of my favorites and share with you. There is talent in this world i must add. Take a look...

Aquile - Your Song
Beautiful rendition of a beautiful song


Bryan Keith - It will Rain
i love his version as well as the original... he did a great job

Trevin Hunte - Listen
this dude is simply world class, exceptional talent


De'Borah - Hey, soul sister
there is something uplifting about her voice, just listen if you can tell too..


Gracia Harrison - I Want to be a cowboy's sweetheart
oh-di-lay-ee-ay, di-lay-dee-oh, di-lay-eee.....


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