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Jared Evan Interview
Filed under: Alternative, Pop, We Got Next, Interviews
What do you get when you cross Mos Def, El-P and the Roots with The Beatles, Led Zep and Radiohead? Well, you get one of the most versatile and unconventional up-and-comers to hit the scene in a good, long while. Incorporating these disparate influences (and many more) into his distinctive, genre-defying sound, singer/songwriter/emcee/producer Jared Evan is one of those rare recording artists who can do it …
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Mike Posner Interview
Filed under: Pop, Producer, We Got Next, Interviews
For most college graduates, especially in today’s economic climate, finding work and making the transition into “real life” is an uncertain prospect. Not so for singer/songwriter/producer Mike Posner, who spent his senior year at Duke University juggling the academic grind and the hectic life of an up-and-coming musician. Needless to say, he had no doubt about his post-graduation plans – after receiving that diploma, Posner was …
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I.Y.A.Z. Interview
Filed under: Pop, R&B, We Got Next, Interviews
Next time you’re cleaning out your MySpace inbox and come across a message from a musical megastar like, say, Sean Kingston, don’t just roll your eyes and click ‘delete,’ assuming it was sent by an impostor – that message just might be your ticket to the big leagues! Such was the case for I.Y.A.Z. Smith; though the British Virgin Islands-bred singer was skeptical when the Caribbean-pop …
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Jaicko Interview
Filed under: Pop, R&B, We Got Next, Interviews
Situated just east of the Caribbean Sea, the island of Barbados is well-know for its scenic beaches, its immaculate – and, in recent years, its uncanny knack for churning out pop/R&B talent. Since Rihanna opened the floodgates earlier this decade, the nation has produced a steady stream of promising artists, including “T-Shirt” singer Shontelle and Jive signee Livvi Franc. The latest rising star to emerge from …
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Jason Derulo Interview
Filed under: Pop, R&B, We Got Next, Interviews
We in the Booth pride ourselves on spotlighting emerging talents before they reach the big-time, and 19-year-old singer/songwriter Jason Derulo is a prime example of our knack for early adoption. When we first featured the Miami up-and-comer way back in August of ‘08, we had no doubt that his commitment to his craft would take him to the top of the game, and the overwhelmingly positive …
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Ciara Interview
Filed under: Industry Heavyweights, Pop, R&B, Interviews
With a set of pipes more powerful than a locomotive, able to leap to the top of the Billboard charts in a single bound, it’s Super C! Ciara‘s third studio album may not have arrived on store shelves with “speeding bullet” swiftness, but, considering how difficult it is to find a functioning phone booth these days, the delays are understandable—now, the wait is finally over, and, …
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Josh Xantus Interview
Filed under: Pop, R&B, We Got Next, Interviews
If you’re of school age and reading this site, it’s a fair bet that you do not consider classical pieces by the likes of Mozart and Chopin to be the height of musical excitement. Those with aspirations of pop stardom, however, would do well to heed the story of NYC up-and-comer Josh Xantus; forced by his mother to begin an education in classical piano at age …
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Shontelle Interview
Filed under: Pop, R&B, We Got Next, Interviews
Just a few years ago, the vast majority of American listeners would have been hard-pressed to name even one popular recording artist who hailed from the Island-nation of Barbados. This, of course, changed with the success of Saint Michael native Rihanna, who stepped onto the international stage with 2005’s Music of the Sun and went on to score five Billboard Hot 100 number one singles and …
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Lee Carr Interview
Filed under: Pop, R&B, We Got Next, Interviews
Aspiring artists who have spent years on the grind often find that big breaks come at times when they are least expected. Take R&B rising star Lee Carr, for example; though signing with the now-defunct Russel Simmons Music Group didn’t give him the momentum he needed to quit his day job at LensCrafters, the singer/songwriter’s true ticket to success arrived when a Jive Records limo pulled …
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Dondria Interview
Filed under: Pop, R&B, We Got Next, Interviews
The Internet has long shouldered more than its fair share of the blame for the less-than-ideal state of the music industry today. Its days as a scapegoat, however, look to be coming to an end, as the top dogs become more aware of its endless potential for the discovery and promotion of up-and-coming talent. A prime example of the web’s ability to bring a rising star …
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