Rebecca Ferguson Makes U.S. Debut with New York Showcase!
On Tuesday, Rebecca Ferguson made her way to the U.S. to perform at her very first New York showcase at the Edison Ballroom. The 25-year-old singer-songwriter rose to fame after being a finalist on the UK’s X Factor where she finished in second place. Her fellow contestants One Direction and Cher Lloyd have all already...
Rita Ora Makes U.S. Concert Debut at S.O.B’s in New York City!
On Wednesday, rising star Rita Ora made her first proper U.S. concert debut at S.O.B’s in New York City. With a live band backing, the 21-year-old blonde Brit performed a half hour set and wowed the sold-out crowd. I’ve had my doubts about the Roc Nation songstress but her energetic and bubbly personality won me...
Album Review: Nicki Minaj ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’ + Giveaway!
When I think of Nicki Minaj I think of a intelligent and talented woman, exploding with energy and wit, determined to mark her spot in our musical landscape. When I reviewed her debut album, Pink Friday, I was a bit harsh and judgmental. If I had the opportunity, I would go back and tweak a...
Album Review: Lana Del Rey ‘Born To Die’
Lana Del Rey seems to be the artist on everyone’s mind this week. The 25-year-old singer-songwriter’s debut album Born To Die is undeniably one of the most anticipated debut albums in recent memory and just about everyone has something to say about it. Whether you are overly obsessed or have already dismissed her, this is...
Jon ALi Presents: The Top 50 Singles of 2011
Let me start off by saying that ranking singles from an amazing year in music is no easy task. I’ve literally spent hours going back and forth with the positioning of these songs. The truth is, I love every single one of these songs and no ranking should question that fact. Since there were so...
Jon ALi Presents: The Best Music Videos of 2011
Not only was 2011 an amazing year for music but it also has been a memorable year for the music video. As always, I’ve put together a video compilation of my Top 10 favorites of the year. Though we’ve definitely had some duds throughout the year, all these videos stood out to me. I think...
Jon ALi Presents: The Top 40 Albums of 2011!
Though many may disagree: 2011 was one amazing year for music. It was an even better year for pop music. We received major releases from some of the biggest artist in the game and were introduced to a flock of newcomers ready to spice things up. This year instead of driving myself nuts collecting votes...
Album Review: Rihanna ‘Talk That Talk’
Rihanna, the singer who simply seems to be doing everything right has just released her sixth studio album “Talk That Talk” this week and its absolutely everything. Yes, shes released an album every single year since ’05 (except in 2008, when Good Girls Gone Bad was re-released instead), but her impact has only gotten stronger...
Album Review: Drake ‘Take Care’
Since the release of his debut album, Thank Me Later, in 2010 Drake has been catapulted to the top of the rap game. He has had to overcome being best known as the kid in the wheelchair from the popular TV series Degrassi, and the fact that he doesn’t exactly have “street credentials.” However, he...
Album Review: Florence + The Machine ‘Ceremonials’
Ceremonials is the perfect title for the sophomore album from Florence + the Machine; after listening to the album I feel as though I have been baptized into the church of Florence Welch. Mind you, this is a church I would be delighted to attend and to keep returning to with my hands held high...
Album Review: Kelly Clarkson ‘Stronger’
It’s hard to believe that Kelly Clarkson was crowned the first American Idol nine years ago. Since then, Kelly has become the most successful Idol contestant worldwide. The now 29-year-old singer-songwriter has two Grammy Awards, three MTV Video Music Awards, Platinum albums, and endless amount of hits to her name. Basically, she is EVERYTHING. Stronger...
