Downsizing of the big stars?

Already voiced out from the billboard commenter, this year of 2008, couples of big names trying hard to score the billboard chart top slot but come in a big flash and ended wounded or die trying. Let me list a couple down here.


Mariah Carey E=MC2
No 1 single “ Touch My Body” and No 1 album with satisfying sales result as this year’s 6th bestselling album up to date and certified as platinum.
Follow up 2 singles failed to reach the top 20.

Madonna/ Hard Candy
No 1 album and sold more than 3 millions and lead single “4 minutes” a no 3 on billboard while it’s a worldwide no 1
2nd single “Give it to me” failed to enter top 50.

Usher/ Here I Stand
No 1 album with No 1 single “Love In The Club”
Follow up singles failed to perform as the lead. Album sales had not match even half of expectations.

Janet Jackson/ Discipline
No 1 album in the debut week.
All four singles failed to make it into the top 10, making her label ceases all promotional activities. Album sales are poor still.

Does this sound corny? Or you do agree? The superstars are too hold on to their signature tunes, while those making the highlights are newcomers with a fresh breath of sounds like Leona Lewis, Katy Perry, T.I., Jonas Brothers, etc. Admit it, the waves of a new generations had come over on them. However, I am pretty sure the public stills welcome their comebacks. Hail to Britney and Pink!......

David Archuleta(US) vs Leon Jackson(UK)

The lastest rival to be produced by Simon Cornwell.David is the famous runner-up of the america idol while the latter is the 2007 winner of Britain's X-factor. FYI, both competitions also a creation by Simon Cwell. Leon jackson will be the latest instalments from the success of previous X-Factor winners just like Shayne Wards & Leona Lewis.

David's first solo single, Crush, the lead from his self-titled album for release in November 08, is heating up in the net and the radiowaves, had made its debut at no. 2. He is sounded more pop/soul/r&B, similar to Jesse McCartney.

Leon Jackson released 2 solo singles, When you believe (cover of Mariah & Whitney duet, a Xmas no.1 of 2007) & Don't Call this love (no.3). The latter become his lead single from his debut album, right now. Just similar to Leona Lewis's Bleeding love, first step into the industry as a recording artist, with some sounds of adult pop comtemporary, modern jazz, and soul.

Their similarity are their baby face looking (Image) and big voice singing skills which happens to be conquering the pop world from both side of the world. With their releases on Oct and Nov, they will become the pop icon in 2009.

Girl Group In Return

The long awaited members of Destiny’s Child are back. Michelle Willams had released 2 gospel album under her solo name had achieve a small success in gospel region. This new 3rd solo act of her had moving away into the territory of contemporary R&B. First single “We Break The Dawn”, already a no 1 hits on the dance chart, closely follows by the second single, “The Greatest”. Get back to you soon with a review, after I digest the album……

The famous DC member, Beyonce also returning with her third solo act, rumors to be the final from her, in end of year...... Kelly Rowland also releasing her Ms Kelly:Diva Deluxe, add wit 3 new tracks, ft "Daylight"

Pussycat Dolls, PCD, already hot on heels with their comeback single “When I Grow Up” will release “The Doll Domination” next month. But now you can hear their new-found 2nd generations, Girlicious, their preview of her album on the playlist in posted area. Founded from PCD’s reality show, the four members of Natalie Mejia, Nichole Cordova, Chrystina Sayers, and Tiffanie Anderson. Carrying mix of PCD elements but sounded more bumblegum pop as like Hilary Duffy, Miley Cyrus in a horny versions.

In 2005, P.Diddy formed Danity Kane in the MTV reality show, Making the Band 3. Danity Kane had returned to release their second studio album Welcome to the Dollhouse which debuted at #1 on the main charts, making them to be the first girl group in history to have both there debut and sophomore album make it onto the US Billboard top 200 charts at #1 in the first week of release. Already a hit in my playlist, “Damaged”, is now followed by the 2nd single from the album “Bad Girl”Another one just in, the Sugababes are also returning with their stunning new single "GIRLS" from their up-coming album in October 08. A rockier, up-tempo and yet still suga-soulfully taste....

Return of the NKOTB,

New Kids On The Block is another returning act from the late 80’s to 90’s. (Presuming everyone knew this) Hot on heels, after their waning popularity in 94, and couples attempts of reunion, this time they had make it with the first single SUMMERTIME.

They actually remind me that the times I was in my schooling times. The first English album I ever brought. “Step by Step” was a hit back in the days, and having me humming the song all the time. Fairly had much recognizes in them, their return had turned me back into their history and what they are famous for. Another sign to shows that I am riding on the moving timeline, and its traveling faster each year.

Now mature in a manhood version of NKOTB, are not weak as a pop act. Being the pioneer of the boy band, they certainly can create a new pathway for mature boybands’ comeback.

THE BLOCK is out now featuring singles "Summertime", "Single ft Ne-Yo"

Joger's Music Blog begins now

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