Nadia Hearts Music

Press pictures are almost a science. What should the artist communicate with a set of press pictures: Power? Sex? Talent? Well when it comes to the legendary photographer Ellen von Unwerth it’s all about being sensual and sassy. This talented photographer has shot pictures with some of the leading ladies from todays pop scene. I like her work quite a lot! So let’s have a look.

High contrast Britney photo. Maybe it’s not so impressive – but remember this is a photo from the “Blackout” era where Britney was cutting her hair of and losing her children. So not that bad, eh?

Ellen’s photos are often filled with over the top props. It works so well with Christina Aguileras personality. Looks like a lot of fun!

Wow, can you believe this is “girl next door” aka Leona Lewis? That’s the Ellen effect people!

Aaaand here’s the latest work from Ellen. It’s the amazing Rihanna press photos. They mark a whole new level of bad behavior from our favorite RihRih.

So the point is: If you’re a pop star and want to look like a SUPERSTAR call Ellen von Unwerth.

A full concert with Beyoncé. 90 minutes of hits! This is the special Las Vegas show she put together. Pretty amazing.

Second part of the show….

Gotta love Mr World Premiere for uploading this.

Robyn is in the STUDIO, y’all! The last time she released an album (in 2005!!!), it became the soundtrack to my life for a year or so. I’m excited to hear new stuff from her.

Here’s one of my fave Robyn songs, “Bum Like You”. There’s the original version and the dancey version. This minimalistic piano version I found is the best of both worlds.

I like this song so much, that I tried to learn to play it on guitar…and failed. Guitars are tricky little bastards.

It’s time for a Nadia Hearts Music competition again! I feel like spoiling my readers, and you could be the lucky one who get’s to rock out to Rihannas new album “Rated R”.

All you have to do?

Come up with a better title for Rihannas new album, because “Rated R” is so boring and uninspiring.

Write your suggestion in a comment, and I’ll draw a winner next week, and send the album right away. Now put your creative hat on!

A: Maaaan, did you read that post on Nadia Hearts Music?
B: Yeah, I guess she didn’t like the story line in the Timbaland video. He was so sad, when he found out.
A: But we gotta do something! How can we make Nadia Hearts Music love this video?
B: Well, we could edit out the scenes with the cheesy vampire story.
A: Of course. But we have to do something extra special too. What does she like?
B: She likes pancakes.
A: No I mean artist wise, you fool!
B: Well it says here “Rihanna, Lady Gaga, LeToya, Ryan Leslie and Natasja”… But isn’t she like in love with Nelly Furtado?
A: Yeah, she is! Brilliant. I’ll call Nelly right away and make it happen. It doesn’t matter what Nelly Furtado sings, or if she has any relevance to this song – she HAS TO BE IN IT.

I was a little quick to judge Alicia Keys’ new single, because of the whole leather jacket dra-muh. Here’s the video for “Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart” in high quality and full length.

And surprise, surprise: There’s a scene where Alicia is standing with a piano. We get it! You’re a talented pianist. Now sing your new single, so I can decide whether I like it or not.

OK, seriously. I’m still not feeling it! What is wrong with me? I am a big Alicia Keys fan and I’m not feeling her new single. I’m calling the doctor…

Can you BELIEVE Rihannas Billboard position? After giving a detailed interview about the Chris Brown smack down, releasing the juiciest press pictures ever AND promoting her ass off, Rihanna is ONLY NUMBER 19 on The Billboard Hot 100!

I don’t get it… OK, maybe I do. Have you heard her performing “Russian Roulette” live? PAINFUL. The song is obviously not optimized for live performance.

The note at 01:16 – ouch!

The good stuff: Timbaland is back with a good beat, fun chorus and a charismatic French singer named SoShy. I like the effortless vibe of the song.The vampire theme is timed perfectly with the ongoing “New Moon”-craze.

The baaad stuff: This video is horrendous. It’s like a cheap attempt to make a new “Thriller”. The boring intro, the utterly boring middle part and the predictable outro ruins everything. I need an edited version without the story line STAT.

From Sade’s official website:

The highly anticipated new body of work from SADE Soldier Of Love, will be released WORLDWIDE on February 8, 2010.

Now enjoy one of Sades best songs – “No Ordinary Love” from 1992!
This is seriously my favourite song of all time. It’s timeless.

And the video… Breathtaking.

Lady Gaga is a true out of this world superstar. She just keeps raising the bar on how original, innovative, cuh-raa-zee, fresh and beautiful her performances can get. Last nights AMA show was no exception. Lady G showcased “Bad Romance” and “Speechless” from her new album “The Fame Monster”, which is OUT TODAY. Go on iTunes and get it. It’s epic.

Now enjoy… She is dancing, breaking bottles, wearing a scary hat and her voice STILL sounds like a studio recording. Rihanna take notes…

Video via MWP and images from Lady Gaga net. 

Never mind “Russian Roulette” and “Wait Your Turn” – the real HIT SONG on the Rihanna album is “Hard”. It’s produced by the The Dream and Tricky Stewart, and you can tell, because the tracks is sizzlin from start to finish.

Here’s a fan made video with the song in good quality. Let’s take a listen…

00:07 - “Yeah, yeah, yeah” is a cute lil’ intro
00:30 – You can already hear Young Jeezy going “YIRH” with his raspy voice.
00:39 – Rihanna really sounds like a cartoon character
00:45 – But that’s what we love about her
01:07 – Here’s the chorus we are ALL going to sing along to the next three months
01:29 – Nice little exotic Barbados “Brrrrrrreeeah” detail
01:59 – Ok enough with the silly effects Mr Producer!
02:10 – Fan mail from 27 million – really?
02:52 – YOUNG JEEZY KILLS IT!
03:25 – “Cardiac arrest – cardiac a’wrist” – amazing
03:35 – Best part of the song

Thanks for all your recent comments guys and girls. I’m always interested in your opinion and fun feedback, so keep it up.

You can say what you want about Beyoncé. But the girl can SING. It’s just a pleasure to listen to this down tempo version of “Sweet Dreams”. from her recent intimate Las Vegas concert.

If you like this, you’ll be thrilled to hear that the whole concert will be out on DVD. I gotta get my hands on it.

You probably know I LOVE everything from Basement Jaxx, and this video and song proves why. “My Turn” feat. Lightspeed Champion is the fourth single from their latest album “Scars”.

Honestly the song is completely outshined by the video. The beautiful animation based video is made by Tomek Ducki, check out his work HERE. WOW.

I actually think they made this video for me, I mean – dancing bears!? Watch them get their groove on at 01:34. Loves.

Why are amazing music videos so rare and often made by alternative artists? We need more originality in mainstream music. I demand it!

Rainy weather is just perfect for Fiona Apple. I would love a new album from her, but until then let’s have a listen to “O’ Sailor”, one of her best songs. It’s so… Fiona.

Rihaaaanna performed her new material for the first time a couple of days ago, and here’s the full concert, thanks to MrWorldPremiere. 
It’s nice to see her do her thing live and all, but girl, you gotta practice singing “Russian Roulette” some more!  We can’t have you sounding like a wailing cat…

Here’s the setlist
Mad House
Wait Your Turn
Russian Roulette
Don’t Stop The Music
Take A Bow
Disturbia
Hard feat. Young Jeezy
SOS
Unfaithful
Live Your Life
Run This Town feat. Jay-Z
Umbrella feat. Jay-Z