Rita Ora is the BOMB!

I'm loving Rita Ora's new album

Rita Ora is an artist/ musician who's just become number 1 in the UK charts with her debut album, 'Ora', she  has also appeared recently as a judge on the X Factor. I heard her quite a long time ago with her single, 'Hot Right Now'. When I heard it I loved it straightaway and I thought to myself its such a shame this artist hasn't got an album yet or the spotlight they deserve. I'm so glad she's finally getting it. Since then she's released R.I.P featuring Tinie Tempah that has clocked a lot of views on Vevo, How We Do (Party). Even Beyoncé has been addicted to one of her songs and my current addiction is 'Roc the Life'.

She's so good, you've only been shown one eye. For more you have to buy the album :O

Roc the Life!

I love this song, particularly the chorus. If you haven't heard it check it out below. I really do hope it's her next single. Other than that congratulations Rita Ora! :)

'I WAS HERE'~United Nations Humanitarian Day 19/8

What is United Nations Humanitarian Day?

First established back in December 2008, United Nations on August 19th commemorated Humanitarian Day to honor Humanitarian workers who every day around the world work to save people's lives in places where conflict and destitution is commonplace. It is celebrated on August 19th because on this date Humanitarian workers were killed in  2003 in a bombing in Baghdad and since then a day was established to acknowledge the self-sacrifice these people put forth. Its an important day because it highlights an important role Humanitarian plays in the headlines we hear ever day with people dying in developing countries from disasters, famine, war and so forth. 

                                                                     United Nations 

Beyoncé, I Was Here

To promote awareness of this day, celebrities such as Beyoncé, Shakira (who is known for her philanthropy of charity to education), Lady Gaga, (known for setting up the Born This Way foundation~ empowering youth) and so forth. Beyoncé performed at the General Aseembly, United Nations in New York with the song, 'I Was Here'. If you have not seen the video, it is underneath.

                                                                Beyoncé~ I Was Here

The message

I think this was such a clever idea, to use the song, 'I Was Here' and Beyoncé because it raises awareness of the day and the song encourages everyone to get involved no matter how small the action is. I wouldn't have known about Humanitarian Day but being a Beyoncé fan it made me aware of it and really want to do something towards it. Beyoncé as quoted mentioned the day as:
"On August 19th 2012, it is high time we rise together. Do one thing for another human being. Nothing is too small".

The blue tag in the video pop up in places around the world, as a way of representing people who do their part to leave their mark, their good deed to show they were here, they did something for humanity. I love the concept of it, its so inspiring and clever.

I can't make a difference...

In the words of Mother Teresa, "If you can't feed a hundred, then feed just one". The whole point is to do something to make one difference, no matter how tiny it is. If we all pitched in, uniting together to make a big change instead of giving up because we can't make a huge difference by ourselves like we wanted then things will remain the same.

Already 1 Billion people have done something to make a difference and that's just Facebook statistics, imagine people who don't use the social network site.

It's not l8th August 2012 anymore

It doesn't matter. Just because the day is over, doesn't mean there's still something we cannot do. From donating money, to making a video raising awareness we can all get involved, heck even telling a friend about the day your making a difference. I say this because I don't think people realize how many people put their lives on the line. Most of us see the horrible truth on TV and the news about people suffering and we acknowledge its horrible from the safety and comfort of our home but there are people out there who go out there and risk their lives. I'm doing my part, I can't say what it is at the present time because its under development but I want to leave my mark and tell the world too that I was Here.

To learn more visit WHD-IWASHERE.ORG

Drop your pin and start today to do something for Humanity.

TokyoDreamer9

Anything Could Happen!

Ellie Goulding has a new album coming out!!!

For those of you who don't know Ellie Goulding. Ellie Goulding is an artist, responsible for the music hits of Starry Eyed and Guns and Horses. With her new album Halcyon coming out soon, she has released her first single from it called Anything Could Happen. If you haven't heard it, give it a listen. It really is good:

                             The lyric video is composed of fan instagram photos submitted. LOve it!

I just love this song

I've hit the replay button so many times its ridiculous. Cannot wait for her new album, as well as the single Ellie Goulding has released snippets of her new album which I'm excited to seeing. I love the previews, they sound new and freshing. And I just had to share this, the video hasn't received a lot of views and I felt it deserved some promotion :)

Adieu

TokyoDreamer9

Cannot wait for Nicki Minaj new single

Pound the Alarm!

Nicki Minaj's latest single Pound The Alarm will be having a music video release soon, currently being filmed in Nicki's home, Saint James Trinidad and Tobago and from the preview I cannot wait. If you have not heard the song, here is the youtube link. Its currently on the top 40s single chart for the UK. 

                                         I <3 Face Painting! ^^

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HouET3H0vAE

Why do you like Nicki Minaj's music?

Nicki like all the artists I like at the moment always makes such catchy music and her raps are also as addictive. The Beez in the Trap is my personal favourite, when someone has been annoying you its just the perfect song to start playing and telling the world to get lost. I also like her colourful outfits and her attire choices, artists that change their attire choices extravagantly each time they appear are a lot more interesting, its what makes them artists. Both their music and their fashion combined gives them that title. 

Also I love her accent and alter egos particularly in the songs, Moment 4 Life and Roman Holiday in which you hear them. Makes me smile so much these songs. So in conclusion I like Nicki's music because it does what music is supposed to do, make you smile, dance, laugh and shake your fist at the world when it gets you down. 

Lady Gaga comparisons

With regards to the Lady Gaga comparisons that I've noticed on many websites including youtube all I got to say to those people is to chill. People love to compare artists today and say "THAT ARTIST IS A COPYCAT!" "BURN THEM AT THE STAKE" "BUY THEIR ALBUM AND BURN IT!". And I'm like, wowwww, chill.

1. Nicki Minaj is aware of comparisons as people have already asked her in interviews, she replied to this with a response that makes a lot of sense. A lot of the female artists this generation are using wigs, outfits the lot to promote their music. Its not just Lady Gaga using extravagant costumes, Katy Perry, Rihanna etc are just some of the few. 

2. Lady Gaga does pop music whilst Nicki Minaj does rapping, those are two completely different genres of music. So I'm guessing its Nicki's clothes choices. Do not forget Lady Gaga is inspired by older generation artists such as Madonna, David Bowie and fashion, she didn't design all her outfits. She knows where the clothes came from, the designer etc but she has a team that discusses with her what her next clothes are going to be. 

3. There is a difference between copying and inspiration, copying is when you take an idea and claim it as your own. Inspiration is when you take an idea/ concept you like and change it to make it your own. Lady Gaga was inspired by David Bowie in the Just Dance music video when doing the blue lightning bolt across her face, and from all the costumes she has done a lot of artists may have also been inspired from this. This is good because it means people are joining the trend. 

My point is people need to calm down and just enjoy the music. I know people want to prove their how hardcore they are as fans and how much they love the people that inspire them but recently on the news I saw a fan videotaped himself harassing Nicki saying she ripped off Lady Gaga which I just thought was ridiculous. Lady Gaga's message of equality and love everyone sometimes does not get into some thick people's skulls unfortunately. Last time, people were bullying Adele after she beat Lady Gaga to a few off the awards, going onto their twitter to call her names. And its quite sad unfortunately. :(

 I love Lady Gaga and I also love Nicki Minaj. They are two talented females producing music to entertain, if you don't like their music there's over billions of other music to listen to. 

Other than that, cannot wait for Pound The Alarm and Roman Reloaded is available on iTunes and in stores. 

Misha B's New Single~ Home Run

Misha B has a new single and accompanying music video

Misha B for those of you who who don't know what I'm talking about is an artist that was in last year's X Factor, so 2011. Yes 2011. Just remembered its 2012. For me, Misha B was one of the best artists vocally and how she ended up in the bottom two demonstrated the X Factor is sometimes a popularity contest rather a talent contest. I liked how she wasn't scared to try individual, unique looks it made it refreshing for us to watch X Factor. Since then she has released a new single on June 25th 2012 which I only just discovered and having just subscribed to her VEVO Channel.

If you haven't seen the music video, the link for the youtube video is below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaOw35GBPQw

The song is called Home Run

Misha B has really gone for the Home Run with this debut single. And it sounds amazing!!!! I can't describe how but the song is just delicious for the ears and the music video will provide such eye candy with the paint, and background colours. It reminds me of Rihanna's 'Rude Boy' and Nicki Minaj's album cover artwork for 'Roman Reloaded'. I'm surprised it hasn't received a lot of views. Hence why I am blogging about it, it deserves more. It will always be beyond me why people choose to share terrible videos like last month's Hot Problems which thanks to becoming viral has not made those girls infamous and earn some more money to make more atrocious music. Whilst, Misha B has talent and I can see becoming an icon. If you have liked this music video, please share it. Good Artists need promotion, because I'm tired of awful stuff being made viral and this song has not been heard on the radio or received the promotion it needs.

To Misha B :)

Keep going, we need an album and more singles!!!! And I am happy for you. All the best :D

Peace

TokyoDreamer9