New Artist Spotlight: Rose-Marie

The current state of music leaves much to be desired. In a market that is inundated with a new wannabe pop star every day, it’s rare finds like Rose-Marie that help us keep the faith in true artistry.

At just 17 years old, Rose-Marie’s voice is like a breath of fresh air and reminds us of Grammy Award winner Adele. With her soulful debut ‘Understand’, Rose-Marie’s captivating style is sure to lure you in.

Check out Rose-Marie’s ‘Understand’ –

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For more info on Rose-Marie, check out www.myspace.com/rosemarie92music

New Details On Susan Boyle’s Sophomore Album; May Collaborate With Lady Gaga

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After she became a worldwide phenomenon, Susan Boyle is getting ready to do it again as she begins working on her highly anticipated sophomore album.

Don’t expect her second album to be filled with cover songs like her debut I Dreamed A Dream. Susan’s second album will include jazz influences as well as sounds from her favorite era, the sixties.

“My next album has to have an element of surprise in it again. I’m hoping to make it better and a bit extra special.”

“I love recording. The recording studio is your own space, it’s your bubble, it’s you and the music and the producer and engineer. That’s when the real craft comes in and that’s how people get to hear what you are really like. It is like my sanctuary.”

And don’t be surprised if theres a collaboration with Lady Gaga.

“I think Lady Gaga is a wonderful artist and completely original and I like her costumes. Love it! Yes, I’d love to do a duet with her, complete with a telephone hat too!”

Susan Boyle’s new album will be released November 19th and is already available for pre-orders on Amazon.com.

Katy Perry Jazzes Up ‘I Kissed A Girl’ For MTV Unplugged

Katy Perry’s MTV Unpluged performance will be available on a CD/DVD pack November 17th. Perry recorded the session back in July.

Katy gave her hit ‘I Kissed A Girl’ a little jazzy makeover.

Check it out –

So, what did you think?

LAURYN HILL TO RETURN TO THE STAGE – AT THE MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL

Lauryn Hill is one of the 1,000 artists booked for the 42nd annual Montreux Jazz festival. The festival runs from July 3-18th. Per Reuters, Hill will play the Stravinski Auditorium on July 11th after a tribute to Nina Simone, which features Dianne Reeves, Lizz Wright and Angelique Kidjo.

Lauryn Hill’s most recent public appearance was in October 2008, when she was with Martha Stewart at booking signing in New Jersey. Prior to the book signing, the last time she was on stage was in August 2007, when she performed for over two hours in Brooklyn’s Crown Heights neighborhood.

She has reportedly been working on a solo album since 2004. I really think she’s way too mysterious and really on the borderline of being a wacko. She needs to get her s**t together. She really does act as if she’s better than everyone. I just wish she would go back to the days when she was in Sister Act 2