Anyone who knows me, knows that I am not a huge Rihanna fan...but every now and then she manages to record a song that I can't get out of my head... this year it's BBHMM.
Rihanna premiered the video to her single at the stroke of midnight on July 2nd, and the plot is...interesting. The concept, which Riri said came to her eight months ago, involves the singer getting revenge on a trifling accountant. As a result of her trying to get her money back she kidnaps his wife with the help of her accomplices, and proceeds to torture the woman until her thieving husband pays what he owes.
Uhh...check out the picture above.. Crazy! It gives me the old school Carrie vibe. If you're a fan of horror movies then you know exactly what I'm talking about...ha! Classic.
The scenario (minus the kidnapping and torture) is reminiscent to the lawsuit the singer filed against her accountant Peter Gounis and the firm Brendon LLP. They foolishly gave her the green light to purchase a $7 million home despite the fact her account was in the red...how, we don't know.
All in all, she was left bankrupt. Eventually she won the case and fired her thieving ass money advisers. But honestly, why does ONE person need a $7 million home? How much shit do you have?! Jeez...
Anyhow check out the video below. What do you guys think?
In the video directed by Mr. Benny Boom the Chicago native showcases her versatility as an artist and proves that she is capable of being a triple threat as a great rapper, singer, and dancer.
In her video Tink channels Aaliyah's subtle sexy aura while going through all of the reasons why her guy is worth her time. The choreography was inspired by a few on her free style moves, which is pretty cool. The vibe is chill and relaxed... Timberland did his thing as usual!
This song is a great BBQ jam. Get hip! I should have the words down packed by the end of the day ;) Check out the video below.
By now I'm sure you've all heard her catchy tunes Nobody Love & Should Have Been Us and watched her perform on both the Billboard Music Awards, and the BET Awards. Needless to say, she is phenomenal. I've been obsessed with this girl since 2012, and I'm so excited that the rest of the world is seeing her for the star that she is. Not only is she undeniable talented, but she's beautiful and seems down to earth. We're definitely friends in my head.
I've watched a couple of her live shows via YouTube and she sounds absolutely AMAZING. I actually prefer to listen to the acoustic version of all of her songs, probably because the first song of hers that I heard (Eyelashes) was performed live. Plus, she mix and mastered the first EP (Homemade Songs By Torie Kelly) herself, and I didn't like any of the beats...sorry Torie. BUT, her new album was mix and mastered by professionals and it's amazing! The amount of soul that runs through her voice is incredible.
Would you believe me if I told you that Simon Cowell said her voice was "almost annoying"? Well look at her now Simon... uh huh!
As of late the music business has been very sus. When I say sus I mean they sign untalented artists that produce pure garbage BUT Torie Kelly is a breath of fresh air. She works some serious magic with that guitar.
Her single Nobody Love should be considered her breakout hit. After releasing two EPs (Foreward, and Handmade Songs by Torie Kelli) she managed to build up her fan base. She gained one million subscribers on YouTube, 661,000 Facebook likes and 443,000 Twitter followers.
The best thing about Torie is -- she writes her own music, which we all know is a rare commodity these days...rare indeed.
I guarantee that once you hear her material you will become a die-hard fan. I cannot stress enough how undeniably talented this girl is. I've been thinking about who I can compare her to, but no one comes to mind. She's in lane all her own. If you're into REAL music and talent she definitely deserves a slot in your iTunes.
Welcome to the world of Torie Kelly! Check out some fun facts below.
1. She's a social media star. Her cover of Frank Ocean's Thinking Bout You went viral on YouTube and her Vine activity has gained her more than 62 million loops. Shout out to Angie Girland her awesome beat boxing skills.
2. She is far from a music newbie. The 22 year old, singer-songwriter has been performing since she was 3-years-old. She knows how to play a variety of instruments, guitar (of course), piano, and drums.
3. She was a contestant in two singing competitions. She participated in Season 9 of American Idol. Unfortunately, she didn't make it to the top 24 but she beat out country artist Hunter Hayes for the win on America's Most Talented Kids in 2004.
4. This isn't her first record deal. She's now signed with Capital Records, and being managed by Scooter Braun - the man behind Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, and Carley Rae Jepsen - Torie signed her first record deal at the tender age of 12.
Her new album Unbreakable Smile dropped on June 23rd and is now available on iTunes. She has managed to land one of the top 3 slots in this weeks highest album sales; her album sold 75,000 copies. Congratulations Torie!!
Check out the video to her new singles Nobody Love and Should Have Been Us below and enjoy a couple of my favorite acoustic versions of some her older songs.
Tour Dates! 7/03/2015 - Paradise Rock Club - Boston, MA, United States 7/05/2015 - Wireless Festival - London, United Kingdom 9/19/2015 - MGM Resorts Village - Las Vegas, NV, United States
