Album Updates

Kanye West (TBA)

The album art for Kanyes next album has been released. The album includes lead single Power, a really cool song, although it does sound like it should be on the soundtrack for the Batman films.

Natasha Bedingfield- Strip Me

2007 saw the release of Natashas 2nd album N.B, which was a minor hit for the star here in the U.K. After this the Brit travelled across the pond to crack the music secene and hasn't really been seen since. She released a reworked version of N.B, Pocketful of Sunshine for the U.S Market which spawned three hits including the transatalnatic smash Love Like This ft. Sean Kingston. This year sees the release of Natshas 3rd/4th L.P, (i can't figure it out myself) Strip Me. Lead single Touch has been having some major promotion in America, and although the hook has a killer hook, the muddled verses make the song difficult to enjoy verging on ridiculous. We get it Tash, you've seen Crash! Her sudden neglegance of the U.K hasn't gone unnoticed either!

Strip Me will be released later in 2010.

The Black Eyed Peas- The Beginning

The B.E.Ps served up a smash with The E.N.D released last year. Hands up i did think that it was their cheeky way to break up, but they have proved me wrong with the announcment of their next album The Beginning. Will.i.am has been all over Cheryl Coles album so it will be great to see more of his own music again. Speaking about the album he commented the record "symbolizes growth, new beginnings and starts, fresh new perspective."

JoJo- All I Want Is Everything

JoJo's time away from the charts can only be described as EPIC! The songstress released her second album in 2006 but her last hit 'Anything' still manages to get me singing along. All I Want Is Everything is a project that has been in the works since 2008. Since then the star has changed labels due to lack of attention for the star and reworked the album in the process to keep the sound fresh. With 21 confirmed recorded songs hopefully the final package due for release this summer will feature the creme de la creme of the recordings, and the albumw ill have been worth the wait!

Kelly Rowland (TBA)

Suprise Suprise Kelly Rowland is mugging me off again, making me report wrong information and leaving me with egg on my face. Her album has been pushed back again with a release date set at November 2nd. Honestly i am becoming sceptical about this project, when i heard Commander i honestly thought this was Rowlands time to shine, but sicne then it has all gone down hill for the former Destinys Child member.

Olly Murs (TBA)

Simon Cowell has reportedly given The X Factor alumni the thumbs up on his debut album. This is good signs that the album will follow the lead of Please don't Let Me Go which is already generating buzz on the music scene.

News: Estelle New Single & Kelly Rowland Album Update

Estelle has released images from the video of her latest single Fall In Love, one of which i have for you. It seems like a cool summery song but she had better hurry up with this one because summer is slipping away fast this year. You can listen to the track below. The song is lifted from Estelles 3rd album All Of Me and follows single Freak which scored a disappointing( if not embarrassing) chart position of 103!

Kelly Rowland, who this year released dance floor smash Commander, has announced her highly anticipated new album will be released on the 26th October. The album originally expected to be called Kelly Rowland currently has no name as poor reaction to the title made Kelly's team scrap their original choice. Now the decision has been left to the fans. This is as a wise move as this is essentially a make or break record from the former member of Destiny's Child. The album is known to include songs Rose Coloured Glasses, Grown Woman and Shake Them Haters Off.

The Wanted- All Time Low

British boy band The Wanted have jumped to number 1 on the iTunes download chart on the first day of it being officially available.

They have left comments on twitter saying:

"['All Time Low'] number 1 on iTunes right now!

"AHHH #1 I TOLD YOU WE COULD DO IT! haha (sic).

"How was everyone's weekend? Ours was superb - great gigs and iTunes no.1! Now very excited for this week's shopping centre tour."

"My god that's sooo good!!! Thank you to all the friends and family. It means so much to us!ssooooo much!"

I really like this song, and I'm impressed that they have reached the top spot on iTunes chart on thier first day. To be honest I expected them to flop but it looks like its good news for the boys!

Video Premiere Robyn- Hang With Me

Robyn - Hang With Me official video from Robyn on Vimeo.

Here you have the new video for Robyns single Hang With Me from Body Talk Pt 2. I think this is a great video as it features snippets of Robyn's life, including a trip to Brighton, my current home.

Jamelia signs New Record Deal

R'n'B songstress Jamelia, famous for hits such as Superstar, Thank You, and Beware of the Dog has signed to a new record label, with plans to shoot the video for her new single once the deal had been signed.

Jamelia, who left EMI in 2007 has been working on music for her fourth studio L.P for some time. Commenting on the recent contract, Jamelia said:

"Obviously this is really really exciting for me, let the games begin!"

I have been a fan of Jamelia for years but i never think she is given enough recognition for her music. Her third album Walk With Me didn't achieve as much as its predessessor however i think she challenged herself more which was nice see.I can't wait to hear new material from her.

The U.K Charts 25/07/10

There has been a little shift around with the charts as Yolanda Be Cool has climbed to the top spot with We No Speak Americano. This is such a good club song and deserves to be number one. Eliza Doolittle is moving up the top ten with Pack Up gaining the number eight postion. It looks like JLS might be saying goodbye to the top 10 by next week as their god awful single Club is Alive falls to number 9.

1. (2) Yolanda Be Cool and D Cup: 'We No Speak Americano'
2. (3) Eminem & Rihanna: 'I Love The Way You Lie'
3. (1) B.o.B ft. Hayley Williams: 'Airplanes'
4. (4) Katy Perry ft. Snoop Dogg: 'California Gurls'
5. (8) Eliza Doolittle: 'Pack Up'
6. (6) Mark Ronson & The Business Intl: 'Bang Bang Bang'
7. (5) Professor Green ft. Lily Allen: 'Just Be Good To Green'
8. (9) Enrique Iglesias ft. Pitbull: 'I Like It'
9.(7) JLS: 'The Club Is Alive'
10.(10) 3OH!3 ft. Ke$ha: 'My First Kiss'




There is little movement on the album chart with Eminem sticking at the top spot for his third week at number one(Non-consectutive thanks to one Miss Minogue). Professor Green has entered the chart at number 2 with his debut album Alive Til I'm Dead. to be honest nothing else of interest has happened in the album chart.

1. (1) Eminem: 'Recovery'
2. (-) Professor Green: 'Alive Til I'm Dead'
3. (4) Plan B: 'The Defamation Of Strickland Banks'
4. (2) Kylie Minogue: 'Aphrodite'
5. (3) Eliza Doolittle: 'Eliza Doolittle'
6. (5) Lady Gaga: 'The Fame Monster'
7. (6) Mumford & Sons: 'Sigh No More'
8. (7) Alicia Keys: 'The Element Of Freedom'
9. (-) Earth, Wind & Fire: 'The Greatest Hits'
10(13) Florence and the Machine: 'Lungs'




So there is nothing official about this chart, but i have decided to include my own top ten of songs im listening to at the moment...top five being the songs i am rinsing!

1. Katy Perry: 'Teenage Dream'
2. Robyn: 'Hang With Me'
3. Professor Green: 'Kids That Love to Dance'
4. Mark Ronson ft. Q-Tip & MNDR: 'Bang Bang Bang'
5. Kylie Minogue: 'Too Much'
6. Eminem ft. Rihanna: 'I Love The Way You Lie'
7. The Hoosiers: 'Choices'
8. Olly Murs: 'Please Don't Let Me Go'
9. Kanye West: 'Power'
10. The Wanted: 'All Time Low'

Professor Green-Billionaire Live Lounge

Billionaire by Travie McCoy, rewritten and performed by Professor Green.

"...if you could buy class, i'd buy Katie Price a bunch of it!"

Such a good take on the song! x

Professor Green-Kids That Love To Dance ft Emeli Sande

Third single from possibly the chaviest rapper, but for some reason i love him!

Video Premiere: Olly Murs- Please Don't Let Me Go

Here you have the new video for Olly Murs song Please Don't Let Me Go. You don't really expect much from the X Factor alumni who didn't win, some do make attempts to have a career, usually releasing a string of cover versions (cough* Jedward*cough) so its nice to see that Olly has come out with an original song that really defines his style.

It is a mixture of Jason Mraz and Will Young, which isn't a bad thing readers. I like the video too, it doesn't look as low budget as expected, so I'm guessing Syco are injecting a bit of dosh into this project.

Katy Perry-Teenage Dream (First Listen)

The title track from Perrys newest record Teenage Dream has surfaced. It doesnt have the same kick to it that Waking up in Vegas has but its a good number to add to the catalouge. I think its a great song after just one listen. Check it out below :)

TDKP by dlweb

Robyn- Body Talk Pt 2

OUT SEPTEMBER 6TH

1. IN MY EYES
2. INCLUDE ME OUT
3. HANG WITH ME
4. LOVE KILLS
5. WE DANCE TO THE BEAT
6. CRIMINAL INTENT
7. U SHOULD KNOW BETTER feat. SNOOP DOGG
8. INDESTRUCTIBLE (acoustic version)

Video Premiere: T.I ft Keri Hilson- Got Your Back

I have been a big fan of Keri Hilson for some time now and she always manages to team up with brilliant people. Heres her latest with T.I. I just wish she would do more solo songs that showcase what she can do. I loved her recent song 'I Like' which reached #1 in Germany and has been steadily rising the chart here in the U.K. Below i have posted her song with Bei Maejor- Gamez, to be released soon.

Video Premiere: Christina Aguilera- You Lost Me

Here you have the new video for Christina Aguilera's new song You Lost Me. This is such a nice song, but i think it might not do as well as it deserves. I would love to be wrong. Clearly one of her best songs it really shows off Aguilera vocals.

Katy Perry-Teenage Dream (I hope)

Well now i am dubiously posting this one...this is apparently the image for Katy Perry's new album...but i have lost all faith in this particular story!

The second single lifted from Teenage Dream is expected to get its video premiere in the 1st week of August. I like the cover as it channels the 'dreamy' side of the teenage dream, and im sure it will appeal to a fair few teenagers...but this is image is a bit "seen it all before" as it is just like the scene from California Gurls!

Sincerest Apologies

Dear Reader (s?)

I have messed up not once, but twice in recent posts so I apologise profoundly, but I am here to make amends. First of all i posted my favourite blonde Swede Robyn's newest track Hang With Me. Now other than Annie Mac's annoying introduction, the song is brilliant, and the more i listen to it, the more i become obsessed. The problem lies in the blurb i posted underneath the song...the song does not feature on her current album Body Talk Prt 1, rather it is the lead single for the next installment of the Body Talk series, Body Talk Prt 2 to be released 6th September.

I rushed through my Katy Perry post yesterday which is foolish, showing you her album cover. WRONG. This was the sleeve to her next single Teenage Dream from the album TEENAGE DREAM. So I'm sure you can all now see where the mix up happened.

Anyway there is little point dwelling on my mistakes, more importantly what I'm going to do to make it up to you. First up i have the image of Katy Perry's single without the annoying tags all over it.










Secondly i have an image taken from the set of Eminem and Rihanna's new video, Love The Way You Lie, which you could argue is proof that i do get blogs right! From the looks of this photo there is going to be a lot of fire in the video (torched house in the back)I do have to say i am LOVING Rihanna red crop, as old news as it is she is looking goood these days. Can't wait for the video to be released now.
I will do my best to make sure that i have fully researched my shizz before i get post happy! x

Cheryl Cole on the Mend?

As we are all aware Cheryl Cole has had to pull out of X Factor Bootcamp after contracting malaria in Tanzania and chundering everywhere! Nicole Scherzinger kindly stepped in to cover for the poor love whilst she has been in hospital. Coles dear friend, one Simon Cowell has reported that she is now on the mend and eager to get back to work. The X Factor chief commented:

"The worst is over. The texts are getting increasingly feisty so she's on the mend. It was serious and she was ill - we didn't realize how ill. But judging by the text messages I've had, she is definitely looking forward to getting back to work. I think our job is to make sure she doesn't come back too quickly because I think she's bored out of her mind and going crazy."

This is great news for all the Cheryl fans, and I personally can't wait for her to get back to work not least because she is in desperate need of a new photoshoot. Images of her a drying up fast with all this media attention hence the old-skool pic above!

Keisha Buchanan Update

After being ousted from The Sugababes last September, Keisha Buchanan, founder of the band has been working on solo material. The track 'Fearless' surfaced a while ago, and below there is a video of her discussing her upcoming plans, her relationship with Jay Z's label Roc Nation and the direction of her new record.



Some of us have never quite got over her departure from The Sugababes (namely me) so I'm pleased to see that Ms. Buchanan should be attacking or airwaves again soon.

Katy Perry-Teenage Dream

Katy Perry is set to release her follow up album to 2008's 'One of the Boys'. Teenage Dream is hitting the shelves on August 24th. The first image of the album cover has been released, annoyingly the only one available is covered in promotion but at least we can all get an idea of what it looks like. The confirmed track listing is below.

1. "Teenage Dream"
2. "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)"
3. "California Gurls" (featuring Snoop Dogg)
4. "Firework"
5. "Peacock"
6. "Who Am I Living For?"
7. "The One That Got Away"
8. "E.T."
9. "Circle The Drain"
10. "Pearl"
11. "Hummingbird Heartbeat"
12. "Not Like The Movies"

Perry has said the albums sounds is

"‘Love Fool’ by the Cardigans meets ‘Into the Groove’ by Madonna but a little more meat on the bones lyrically"

If California Gurls is anything to go by then this album will be a stonker.

Robyn- Hang With Me

Here you have the 2nd single from Robyn's album Body Talk Prt 1, Hang With Me. Its released 6th September. Robyn is smashing them out at the moment, i love this song!

Bruno Mars- Just The Way You Are

Just as a cheeky treat, here's the first single from Bruno Mars. Bruno has written for B.o.B, Travie McCoy and The Sugababes and his first solo effort doesn't disappoint.

Video Preview: Christina Aguilera- You Lost Me

Here you have a sneak peak of the video for Christina Aguilera's second Single from Bionic, 'You Lost Me' Such a beautiful song, written by Sia.

Video Premiere: Wynter Gordon- Dirty Talk

This track from Wynter Gordon has been floating around for some time now, so I'm pleased it finally has a video. However the Hogwarts-meets-Garden of Eden video is a bit of a let down. For a song that says "climax,hot wax, S&M on the floor, i like it hardcore", you would expect a filthy love-fest, unfortunately this song doesn't do exactly what it says on the tin! Boo!

Lady Gaga 3rd Album Update

Lady Gaga tweeted this image of herself in the studio with producer Fernando Garibay this week. The pair have been working on Gaga's new record which is slated for release at the beginning of 2011. Garibay who worked with Gaga on 'Paparazzi' and 'Dance in the Dark', is also famed for working with Britney Spears, The Sugababes and The Pussycat Dolls. The star has commented that her third studio album is her best work yet and will be 'Iconic'.

Digital Spy reporting on the delay to her album commented:

"The record will be delayed until next year because she wants to spend more time doing interviews and appearances. She also wants to complete the 'Monster Ball' tour and have a rest"

Gaga has showcased 'You & I', a confirmed track for the next album, which shows the star moving in a rockier direction. If Gaga is confident about this album, then i guess her Little Monsters are in for a treat in the New Year.

Ciara- Basic Instinct Pushed To October

Basic Instinct, Ciara's 4th L.P has been pushed back, yet again, now with the release date set at October 5th. Originally intended for an August 24th release, the move hardly installs confidence into the project.

The lead single 'Ride' featuring Ludacris is currently climbing the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 5. This comes after a shakey start with MTV only showing the video after 9pm. Although admittedly not my favourite release from the singer, I do really like the track. The records other songs include 'Basic Instincts (You Got Me)' and 'Gimmie Dat', both suggesting the album should be a good'un!

Check out 'Gimmie Dat' below, which has been confirmed as the albums second single. It's very similar to Fantasy Ride's 'Work', however lacks the punch that 'Work' had.

Video News: Eminem ft. Rihanna- Love The Way You Lie

The director of the video for Eminem and Rihannas latest duet 'Love The Way You Lie' has confirmed the video shoot will begin Tuesday 20th July. The track has already climbed to #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #3 on the U.K top 40. Director Joseph Kahn commented on his Twitter:

"Emergency music video. Gonna write and turn in a treatment in three hours to shoot asap"

I'm really looking forward to this video, it's a brilliant track and hopefully the video will follow suit. Eminem has also reportedly begun filming for the next single 'No Love' featuring Lil Wayne; taken from his Number 1 album Recovery.

The Script -Science and Faith

The Script have unveilved their new single 'For The First Time' to be realeased on the 5th September, with their 2nd LP, Science and Faith following the week after. After the first listen it seems like a good song, but if its anything like the bands previous material it should be grower. Personally i am really looking forward to their new album.

Their debut album 'The Script' hit number one in 2008, going 4 X Platinum.

Olly Murs- Please Don't Let Me Go (Acoustic)

For those of you who remember Olly Murs from X-Factor, here's an acoustic version of his new single Please Don't Let Me Go, released 29th August.

I love this song...but i do think the introduction is needlessly cringey!

Christina Aguilera- Bionic

It seems Christina Aguilera has become the latest artist to be at war with her label. Bionic; Aguileras fourth studio album has proven to be her lowest selling L.P to date, despite reaching number one in the U.K.

The album, released earlier this year sees Xtina exploring new areas with her music, collaborating with artists stretching from M.I.A to Tricky Stewart (Umbrella). However critics have slammed Aguilera for trying too hard. A source has said, Christina “wants to compete with her peers, but there is a disconnect because, over the years, she’s been a mother and a wife, not a rocker.”

Despite the low sales i think this album rivals her 2002 multi-Platinum selling album Stripped. Like Stripped it is a diverse album with some questionable moments, but the gems on the record far out weigh the skippable tracks. Highlights include Woohoo, You Lost Me and Prima Donna. The rest of the album is pretty dam good too, so check it out yourself and let me know what you think.

The U.K Charts 18/07/10

This week B.o.B has risen to the top of the charts, knocking JLS from the top spot...thankfully. Ronson and Professor Green are the highest new entries this week, with Yolanda Be Cool, Eliza Doolittle and Eminem & Rihanna all climbing their way up the top 10.

1. (3) B.o.B ft. Hayley Williams: 'Airplanes'
2. (5) Yolanda Be Cool & D Cup: 'We No Speak Americano'
3. (4) Eminem & Rihanna: 'I Love The Way You Lie'
4. (2) Katy Perry ft. Snoop Dogg: 'California Gurls'
5. (-) Professor Green ft. Lily Allen: 'Just Be Good To Green'
6. (-) Mark Ronson & The Business Intl: 'Bang Bang Bang'
7. (1) JLS: 'The Club Is Alive'
8. (12) Eliza Doolittle: 'Pack Up'9. (6) Enrique Iglesias ft. Pitbull: 'I Like It'
10. (7) 30H!3 ft. Ke$ha: 'My First Kiss'

Over on the album charts Eminem has reclaimed the top spot, knocking Kylie into second place. Eliza Doolittle's self titled debut album is the highest new entry at number 3.

1. (2) Eminem: ‘Recovery’

2. (1) Kylie Minogue: ‘Aphrodite’
3. (-) Eliza Doolittle: 'Eliza Doolittle'
4. (3) Plan B: ‘The Defamation Of Strickland Banks’
5. (7) Lady GaGa: ‘The Fame Monster’
6. (9) Mumford & Sons: ‘Sigh No More’
7. (5) Alicia Keys: ‘The Element Of Freedom’
8. (-) Bombay Bicycle Club: 'Flaws'
9. (4) Scissor Sisters: ‘Night Work’
10. (8) Oasis: ‘Time Flies... 1994-2009’

Mark Ronson & The Business Intl- Record Collection

Here you have the artwork for Ronsons third album to be released on the 27th September 2010.

It has been three years since the release of his 2007 album Version. 'Bang Bang Bang' serves as the albums lead single, check the video out below.

Mark Ronson & The Business Intl - Bang Bang Bang ft. Q-Tip & MNDR

Introducing 'That Broken Record'

Greetings!

This is the first post of That Broken Record, a blog created purely to discuss the world of music. This blog is intended to be a hybrid of all my favourite music and entertainment blogs and websites. I will talk about new music, forthcoming albums, career highs and lows and how things are looking over on the U.K Top 40, as well as looking at how the music scene compares globally. International stars familiar with the top of the worldwide charts will be firmly blogged on, but never forgetting the U.Ks top talents. Please bare with me in the early day, whilst I find my feet in the world of blogging and try and make my site the best it can be. Any suggestions welcome.

Thank You for reading

Ian