For many of you the name Jade Nova doesn't reside in your memory but for those of us who love social media her name symbolizes "The Voice" so badly needed on the music scene today. Since Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, and Mariah Carey, the music industry has not had a voice that left an indelible impression on listeners everywhere. Jade has that voice that has her fans aka #NovaCanes mesmerized by her sugary vocal range.
It Strikes My Mind discovered this talented singer on Facebook in 2012 via her You Tube cover of Rihanna's hit song "Diamond" (a rendition that brought her in over 12 000 000 views sending it viral) shared by Wes from @Aconnectiontv. From here on I remained a fan and want to see her climb the musical ladder to great success. The diva is also known for her hit monologues impersonating Beyonce as Keyonce Knowles and others. Jade has been creating buzz since her "Diamond" video causing The Grammy Pre Show team, Kempire Radio, Rolling StonesMagazine, and other media outlets to look in her direction.
Today is a special #ShowOut moment for her as she releases her DEBUT SINGLE #ShowOut on iTunes today at 1PM. The #NovaCanes joined with her team to wish her all the very best. Please download her new single here: >> https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/show-out-single/id675089680
As you know I have been promoting Trini Trent aka The Lava Lizard who brilliantly runs The website http://thelavalizard.com/ and You Tube channel "Trini Trent TV" since the inception of this blog. Why? I endorse his truthful and intelligent blogging. Quite recently he has skillfully written some of the most thought-provoking articles relating to the music industry that allow for critical thinking. His latest video entitled "How to Promote R&B Music" has struck a chord with this blog since we tend to feature some of those same artists chronicled in this video. If you are an R&B artist or aspiring to become one you may want to listen to his forceful message. Most artists are not business savvy yet they refuse to train their minds so that they can effectively engage in the marketing of their product. I guarantee you that your approach to the music biz will never be the same after you listen to the hard core truth.
Written by Clairon Haynes #WINNER >> #JayceesQueenShow2013 #AntiguaCarnival2013 #GOAB #NewMedia1Antigua Last month Hit Songs reported the winner of Miss Carival 2013 held in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Well who said lightening doesn't strike twice in the same place! The talentedLESLASSA ARMOUR SHELLINFORD – MISS DOMINICA has done it again by taking the 2013 JCI crown last evening Friday August 3 in Antigua & Barbuda. Congrats to all the countries that participated.
"JCI Antigua (formally known as Antigua Junior
Chamber) produces the Annual Jaycees Caribbean Queen Show now in its
50th year. The pageant is held under the theme "Integrating the
Caribbean Through Pageantry". It celebrates the national queens
of the region together on one stage to express the rich culture and
heritage of their homeland as well as their individuality in talent,
gown, public speaking, physical fitness and poise" ~ SOURCE >> http://www.jayceesqueenshow.net/
JAYCEES QUEEN SHOW 2013 FINAL RESULTS: 2nd Runner Up - Miss Anguilla 1st Runner Up - Miss Antigua & Barbuda Miss Jaycees Queen 2013 - Miss Dominica
Best Swimwear - Miss Dominica Best Performing Talent - Miss Dominica Best Evening Wear - Miss Antigua & Barbuda Best Interview - Miss Dominica Miss Congenial - Miss Barbados Most Photogenic - Miss Dominica
The slang word dupemean (n.) "a person who is easily deceived or fooled; gullible. A person who unquestioningly or unwittingly serves a cause or another ..." You might be wondering why the usage ofgroup anddupein the same sentence. During the course of the article you will figure out why.
Many of us can name renown artists and the popular music groups that propelled them into stardom. Did I hear someone sayMichael Jackson,Beyonce,Diana Ross,Bobby Brown,Kandi Barus,T-Boz, and the list goes on. All artists mentioned have all started with a music group. The Legendary Jackson 5 birth MichaelJackson,
The Supremegave life to Diana Ross,
TLCproduced T-Boz,
Destiny's Child launched Bryonce's career.
Music groups serves the following purposes:
1.Providing nurturing and boosting the confidence level of a budding artist.
2.Provides a blend of varying vocal range into a perfect harmony. R&B group "Bot To Men" came to mind.
3.Its cheaper to split the cost among group members instead of one person carrying the burden.
4.Groups are easier to market than a solo artist since the fans can identify with different personalities.
All of these groups started out successful but had one thing in common. There was always one member of the group who had a hidden calculated agenda to outshine the rest and send them deep into the valley of oblivion. Yes I said it, no tea no shade. Books (autobiographies), movies, interviews, have all been used as the platform in which this truth is/was told throughout the centuries.
Is alleged (in a TV documentary) thatMichael Jacksonfelt that the Jackson 5 were keeping him back from creating the global brand he envisioned for himself. With this in mind the other 4 brothers were left to fen for themselves.But the truth isJermaine Jacksonwas the one who left the group and remained withMotown(his father-in-law at the timeBerry Gordy record company). This is said to be what punched the hole in the Jackson 5 bucket and never stopped the leaks.Listen the turmoil.
EVEN AS THE JACKSON'S TRIED TO REGROUP POST MJ'S DEATH THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE JACKSON 5 SPLIT PREVAILED!!!!
The cameras did role and candidly showed us who the real brothers are!!
Rumour swirled that there was also trouble inThe Supremescamp forcingDiana Rossto go solo. Listen to the video below.
TLC also had its share of the problems associated with music groups too. In fact Lisa aka "Left Eye"wanted to leave the group and did so permanently after she met her early death in a car accident. TLC never regrouped successfully following this incidence.
R&B"Escape"consisted of Kandi, Tiny, Tameka, andLaTocha went down similar road
My favourite boy group of all times "Boys To Men" could not compete with the rise in the hip hip dominance so the group slowly faded. Listen to their biggest global hits. This legendary R&B group is said to be the only one of the bunch I've mentioned that remained loyal to each other and was forced out of the mainstream music because their brand no longer appealed to the market. However, they continued to perform across Europe for their fans and recently took up residency in Vagas where they perform their of music.
Finally,"Destiny's Child" has been known to have one of the most underhand split of them all. Beyonce is the child of destiny who left Kelly and Mechelle without real footing in the music biz. What else do we expect when you have your father as the manager of the group? Love me some B but I feel so bad for the other two who have lived in her shadow for the rest of their lives. The price you pay for being the elbow and the feet to launch the real star!
So here's the real question. Does it make sense to start out your music careers using groups as your launching pads? Be careful that you don't get left behind musically!!! Exercise wisdom and common sense and play the game safe without getting duped!!!
Kandi Reminisces About Writing for TLC and Destiny's Child
Written by @hitsongss This blog initiated in May 2013 as an experiment. I had no idea what to expect in the world of music/pop culture blogging. I knew I love writing, music, and sharing people's work. Where these passions would lead me, only the heavens knew. My first post was Rihanna "Diamond" and "Stay" singles since these songs connect and resonate with me. I tweeted the posts and noticed different counties started visiting. Wow, I was surprised to learn people really cared for what I was blogging about. This week I celebrated 10 000 page views and has officially become certified by Google, site owner of this blogged. Three months already and major progress thus far. Thanks to Almighty God for His wisdom and vision and to you dear loyal readers who have contributed. Special thanks to Trent aka @TheLavaLizard who has been my source of inspiration in the capacity of in dept and honest blogging. His website TheLavaLizard.com has provided me timely and frequent updates re. the music industry and a forum through which I can engage in active debate regarding music industry issues. Jane Coles@JaneColes2 has visited this site and regularly tweet to her audience. She also retweets me. Thanks Jane I love and adore you. Many music artists, record companies, and youtubers have visited and retweet and allowed me to post their work. Thanks for showing gratitude and for believing in my vision especially for young artists. A special shout out to @aconnectiontv, #MJFAM, Bomani, Tamisha Nicholls, Keith Currency and New Starz group, Hance John, other Vincy Artists, all my 8 000 and some Twitter followers from my various accounts who support: @jaysondogphresh, Duane Stukins @stuke000 @Indi_Redd pradia | #NUMB3RS @pradiaaa @iamtherealtaj, #CRANKDATGETOUT Erin Bowman, F.T.X / C2W²º¹3® @akafizzy J€§§€ €MJA¥ RA¥ @JesseRadford09 MarQuis Trill Ⓜ @6BillionPeople Paper.li authors #PSY tweeters Facebook tweeters Lady Gaga News Nicki Minaj Fans/Stans Rihanna Navy
