ARTISTS OF THE WEEK
July 1, 2008
Genre: Pop
Katy Perry has a hit on her hands with “I Kissed a Girl”. The track from her second album, “One of the Boys” is an addictively poppy sound packed with hooks and catchy lyrics. After being featured on an episode of the TV show “Gossip Girl”, the song quickly shot up the charts to the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart.
June 24, 2008
Genre: Rock
“Violet Hill” is a fuzzy guitar rocker that is anthemic, forceful and smart. The politically charged track has been described by lead singer Chris Martin, as having a “chalky, pastel feeling”. The album, which takes it’s name from a Frida Kahlo painting, has reached the top of the UK charts.
June 17, 2008
Genre: Rap
Born in New Orleans as Dwayne Michael Carter, Lil Wayne first hit the scene as part of Cash Money supergroup Hot Boys, with whom he recorded two albums before launching his solo career.
His latest album “Tha Carter III” was one of the most hotly anticipated hip-hop records of the year and was originally meant to be released in 2007. After several delays, it’s out and available now.
June 10, 2008
Genre: Rap
Born in New Orleans, Lil Wayne first hit the scene as part of Cash Money supergroup Hot Boys, with whom he recorded two albums before launching his solo career.
“Money On My Mind” was never officially released as a single but it was hugely popular with hip hop audiences and received a lot of radio play. In typical Lil Wayne style, the track is all money, drugs and “bitches"
