Music & Commentary Weekly Wrap-Up for 4.18.2013
New Kids On The Block (Music Community’s Boston Bombing Reaction)
On Monday afternoon we reported to you that Joey McIntyre of New Kids On The Block narrowly escaped the blasts of the Boston bombing, crossing the finish line only 5 minutes before the explosions occurred. He tweeted his fans letting them know he was safe shortly after.” Joey’s New Kids band mates hit Twitter soon after, reacting to the news. Our county’s collective reaction soon followed. Click here for a hand full of tweets and media appearances from key figures in the Pop music community that we collected.
Skylar Grey
Singer/Songwriter Skylar Grey has announced that her new Don’t Look Down album will be released on July 9th. It will be the first full-length album to come out Producer Alex Da Kid’s KIDinaKORNER/Interscope Records imprint. Alex Da Kid and Eminem are serving as executive producers. Click here for more on what to expect from the new album, as well as her new song “Final Warning.”
Logic
Maryland rapper Logic has been signed to Def Jam Records by label EVP of A&R No I,D. The deal will include his current imprint Visionary Music Group. Prior to his major label signing, Logic made a name for himself by releasing three mixtapes. The most recent tape Undeniable featured the singles “The Spotlight” and “All I Do.” Together the two music videos have accumulated more than 7 million views. Click here for more specific on Logic’s touring and samples of music.
The Great Gatsby
Interscope Records has released an album sampler for The Great Gatsby soundtrack. 30 second previews of 12 different tracks were provided. Stand out clips include Will I Am’s “Bang Bang,” Young And Beautiful” by Lana Del Rey, “Love Is Blindness” By Jack White , “Hearts A Mess” by Gotye, and more. Click here to check it out.
The Wanted
It was recently announced that The Wanted boy band member Nathan Sykes has taken an unforeseen hiatus for throat surgery. The News comes on the heals of The E! Network announcing the group’s Ryan Seacrest produced reality show, The Wanted Life. Click here for more on Nathan’s condition, and click here for his band mates’ reaction.
Luke James
N.A.R.S. Records/ Island Def Jam recording artist Luke James was personally chosen by 17-time Grammy Award winner Beyoncé as the opening performer on her Mrs. Carter Show World Tour in Europe. Beginning April 24th in Paris, France through May 29th in Stockholm, Sweden, with the exception of Oslo, Norway. Luke will take the stage to deliver his dynamic presence and signature soulful sound for what is sure to be a spectacular performance. Check Out tour dates over at Clizbeats.com! Click Here >>
Jason Derulo
Beluga Heights/Warner Bros. superstar, Jason Derulo has returned with a brand new single! The Dr. Luke produced track, "The Other Side" is the first single from his forthcoming third studio album, due in September. Jason has been working at this new material for over a year, and this is the first new music we have heard from him since breaking one of his vertebrae in January 2012. Check out Jason's new single, as well as some behind the scenes video about the song here Click Here >>
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