It’s been quite some time since we heard from Kelly Clarkson, and it’s great to hear that her latest single will be out on Jan 19 in the US! Titled “My Life Would Suck Without You,” it would serve as a prelude to her 4th album which is due on March 17 next year!
Monthly Archives: December 2008
Lee Hom’s new song (and album)
I am seldom impressed by male vocalists or artistes in general (as you can probably tell from my posts here), but it is really difficult not to be wow-ed by Wang Lee Hom. Firstly, he plays a lot of instruments (and with a certain level of competency), and then he writes his own songs. Recently, he even directs his own music videos, in addition to acting once in a while in films (most recently in Lee Ang’s Lust. Caution).
So he’s finally releasing his album after delaying it because of his Music-Man Tour I guess, and according to g-music.com.tw, it will be released on 26th December! Below is a 120sec clip of his latest song, 心跳, or heartbeat.
Favourite Concerts of 2008
Alright I didn’t really watch enough concerts, or rather, pop concerts to have a list of top 10 favourites.
1) A*mei Zhang Hui Mei: Star Tour
An encore concert from the Taiwanese diva A*mei! The concert included songs that were previously not sung on her first leg of the tour, and also included a cover of Alicia Key’s “If I Ain’t Got You”, and her latest Japanese single! An amazing concert that got the crowd on their feet and singing along from beginning to the end!
2) Kylie Minouge: X2008
Touted as the tour of the year, the latest concert tour by Kylie does not disappoint a bit! Love the stage design and the incredible use of light and stage effects, not to mention the new arrangements of some songs, like Slow and I Believe in You!
3) Lee Hom: Music-Man Tour
Alright, the very talented Lee Hom definitely pulled off an amazing show in his alter-ego, Music Man.
It’s not very often that we have a big acts coming to our local shores, but 2008 was definitely the year! We had Rihanna, Kanye West, The Police, Pussycat Dolls just to name a few.
10 Favourite Performances of 2008
Continuing with my top 10 favourite series, this time on performances! Once again, in no strict order:
1) Mariah Carey: Fly Like A Bird
2) Mariah Carey: I Stay In Love
3) Beyonce: Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)
4) Kanye West: Love Lockdown
5) Kylie: Wow
6) Britney: Womanizer
7) Christina Aguilera: Medley of Hits
8) Pussycat Dolls: When I Grow Up
9) Various Artistes: Just Stand Up
10) Leona Lewis: Run
10 Favourite Songs of 2008
Ok it’s actually quite difficult to choose only 10 favourite songs, especially when there are so much great music every year. After much deliberation, these are my top 10 (in random order):
1) Mariah Carey: I Stay In Love
2) Beyonce: Halo
3) Kylie Minogue: Wow
4) Elva Hsiao: Impulse (Chong Dong)
5) Estelle: American Boy
6) Kanye West: Love Lockdown
7) Jennifer Hudson: If This Isn’t Love
8) Rihanna: Disturbia
9) Leona Lewis: Bleeding Love
10) Katy Perry: Hot n Cold
10 Favourite Albums of 2008
It’s the time of the year once again to rate my favourite albums! Compared to last year, I didn’t buy as much albums though…
1) Mariah Carey: E=MC2
It has been quite a year for Mariah Carey, getting married, pregnant(?) etc. and even calling off her pre-planned tour. Sighz. Anyway, it’s her music that still remains consistently amazing and distinctly Mimi!
2) Beyonce: I am … Sasha Fierce
Another number 1 for the amazing Beyonce! An album of potential hits!
3) Kanye West: 808s and Heartbreak
Who can deny the talent of Mr. West? On this album, he continues to re-invent himself and churn out such amazing tunes, and rhythms. If there’s someone the music industry needs, it will be Kanye West!
other favourites:
4) Estelle: Shine
5) Elva Hsiao: 3-faced Elva
6) Utada Hikaru: Heart Station
7) Kylie Minogue: X
8) Jennifer Hudson: Jennifer Hudson
9) Robin Thicke: Something Else
10) Leona Lewis: Spirit
Grammy Nominations!
Alright I was hoping that Mariah woud be able to get nominated (and win) in the big awards this time round, but she isn’t nominated in any category, except if you count ”I Understand”, which is nominated with many other people in ”Best Gospel Performance”. ! I thought maybe Bye Bye would make it through, but I guess there were better works that were more impressive… And I am not sure whether the Grammy people are making a mockery of her by asking her to perform for the Grammy concert…
Anyway, as Billboard.com has mentioned, Lil Wayne and Coldplay lead the nominations with 8 nominations each. Alright I’m not really into rap and rock music, but I think Coldplay will probably win the most awards… Leona Lewis’s Bleeding Love is up for Record of the Year, Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, and her album Spirit for Best Pop Vocal Album. Guess we’ll be able to hear her perform live next year! And Alicia Keys for Best Female R&B Performance? I don’t really think she’s a great singer, but if the Grammy people think so…
Oh yes! Jennifer Hudson is nominated in Best Female R&B Performance (“Spotlight”), Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals (with Fantasia for I’m His Only Woman), Best R&B Album, and Best R&B Song.
Kylie Minogue’s X is nominated by Best Electronic/ Dance Album, Josh Groban’s Noel is up for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
