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Playing for Change is a multimedia music project that seeks to bring together musicians from around the world. Their efforts have also resulted in the creation of a separate non-profit organization called the Playing For Change Foundation which builds music schools for children around the world.
The group has come out with a second album - playing for change 2 - and it's founder Mark Johnson spent 10 months travelling to over 25 countries to connect nearly 150 musicians. Let's see what Hossan Leong has to say about the album.
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Well, Katy B is Kathleen "Katie" Brien, a british singer songwriter from South London and she has a degree in Popular Music from Goldsmiths, University of London. So in this day and age where academic qualifications seem to count for so much, will it count for anything in the music world?
Shan Wee checks out her debut album On a Mission.
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A rapper and a DJ got together to form this group simply known as LMFAO. What is interesting is that they are the son and grandson of Motown record label founder Berry Gordy which acutally makes them uncle and nephew...Well, their music is really all about partying and their music style is often referred to as "party rock". Guess what, their album is titled "Sorry for Party Rocking"
So should we be sorry or do we party on with these guys?
Let's find out from Shan Wee.
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This punk rock band calls Singapore home though none of them are actually Singaporean. They all met while studying at international schools in Singapore and decided that since they met here, they would stay here. That was some 10 years ago and today, the band consisting of members from Japan and Australia, are still going strong. We check out their lastest album titled "I've Got A Rad Feeling about This".
Rosalyn Lee has the review.
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You may not know this, but US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is a fan of American Idol. And in 2008, this musician showed up at an event where she was being honoured and sang one of Clinton's favorite songs, "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face".
David Cook is who we speak of and he was the winner of the 7th season of American Idol.
This is his second album since winning and it's titled This Loud Morning.
Let's see what Rosalyn Lee thinks of it.
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Lupe Fiasco is a fairly new face in the rap scene. While some rappers are more into bling bling and pouring champagne, Lupe Fiasco is a more intellectual artist covering issues like social equality. So how will he fair?
Shan Wee weighs in.
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PJ Harvey has been a solo artist since 1993 and this is her 8th album "Let England Shaketh". Known for her eccentric personality, how would she fare this time?
Shan Wee tells us more.
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Lady Gaga's second album, Born This Way, is released and is fabulous in true "Gaga" style. Lady G says that this album is a marriage of electronic music with epic rock and roll, pop and really sledgehammering dance moves.
So, does she deliver?
Yasminne Cheng finds out.
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Jennifer Lopez is back with her 7th studio album titled "Love?"
Conceived during the pregnancy of her twins, it's supposed to be her most personable album to date and takes on a confessional tone for most of the album where she shares her experiences with love. So how will she fare?
Yasminne Cheng finds out.
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He's quite a controversial character, most notable for his recent brush with the law. Well, the 23-year-old has since made a comeback to the music scene and has released a third album. Can hip-hop's bad boy knock our socks off Rolling Papers?
Shan Wee weighs in.
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Their very first album "A Fever You Cant Sweat Out" was such sweet success, it went Platinum. So can remaining frontman Brendon and drummer Spencer sweat it out on their own without those young veins?
Shan Wee has the lowdown on their third album Vices and Virtues.
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This band got their name from the Back to the Future movie and have sold an estimated 8 million records worldwide and have also won a Brit Award. So will their fifth album make the cut with listeners?
Philip Chew with his take on "Above The Noise".
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Thomas DeCarlo Callaway better known as Cee-Lo Green is an American singer-songwriter, rapper and record producer. He's also known as part of the hip hop group Goodie Mob. This summer, he will be joining Rihanna on the North American leg of her Loud Tour. But these days, he's focusing more on his solo career with his lastest album being titled "the Lady Killer". Philip Chew has the review.
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The lead singer of Tokio Hotel is known for his wacky hairdo and heavy make-up, yet the German boyband has legions of female fans around the globe.
Releasing their first English album in 2007, the boys have finally compiled their greatest hits in the last four years into an album, "Best Of".
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Having survived bad marriages, public meltdowns and even rehab stints, pop superstar Britney Spears is back to what she does best - making music.
After a two-year hiatus, the mother-of-two released her seventh album, "Femme Fatale" and kicked off her summer tour. But does the 29-year old still have what it takes to seduce the audience? Reviewer Yasmine Cheng weighs in.
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To imagine the kind of music "Neon Trees" make, think alternative rock, cranked-up guitars and electronic pulses.The four-member band from Utah were first invited to open for "The Killers" in 2008, and since then their fan base has grown by leaps and bounds.
The first single "Animal" from their debut album clawed its way to number one on the Alternative Rock Chart.
Rosalyn Lee checks out their latest album "Habits". |
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After getting their much needed break of around four years, The Strokes is back with their new album "Angles", it's first single being "Under Cover of Darkness". The recording process was no walk in the park though, the experiencing many hurdles such as with band member Albert Hammond, Jr.'s having to miss recording sessions due to his breakup with model Agyness Deyn.
Rosalyn Lee gives us her take on the album. |
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English rock band Oasis shocked the world when lead singer and guitarist Noel Gallagher decided to call it quits in 2009. Apparently the ongoing feud between brothers Noel and Liam came to a head, forcing one to abandon ship.Well, the three remaining members then decided to begin a new chapter by forming "Beady Eye".
Rosalyn Lee gives her take on their new collaboration titled "Different Gear, Still Speeding". |
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The Canadian pop punk princess is finally back after a four year hiatus with her new album Goodbye Lullaby which features the hit single "What the Hell". Avril, who just had a divorce from Deryck Whibley in 2010 is most well known for songs like "Girlfriend" and "Complicated", both of which are worldwide singles.
Yasminne Cheng gives us the lowdown of Avril's much anticipated album plus her review of it. |
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Australian pop-starlet Lenka has quite an impressive resume. Aside from singing and song-writing, she's done TV presenting and even acting! The beautiful brunette once trained with Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett at the Australian Theater For Young People.
But looks like it's singing that's keeping her busy these days. Yasminne Cheng checks out her second alblum - "TWO".
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Her quirky fashion sense has often been compared to pop superstar Lady Gaga. Rapper Nicki Minaj is always flaunting her killer curves in eye-catching tights and "barely-there" dresses.
But this dynamo from Trinadad has talent beyond her crazy ensembles. Her singles "Massive Attack" and "Your Love" are already hot on the airwaves.
So is her debut album "Pink Friday" a big winner? Shan Wee finds out.
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She came from nowhere to sweep the Critics' Choice at the 2011 Brit Awards. Her current single "Price Tag" even stopped Lady Gaga's latest release from reaching number one. Her name may not ring a bell now but Jessie J could be Britain's answer to Pink.
The 22-year-old Londoner first earned her stripes writing tracks for Chris Brown and Miley Cyrus. Now she's returning herself the favour with a debut album - "Who You Are". Shan Wee with the review.
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