At the age of 22, Pop singer, Kaci Bettaglia is already a veteran in the music business. After singing in competitions and booking her own gigs at the age of 12, she eventually caught the eye of Mike Curb, of Curb Records.. She made a splash with her major label debut, Nobody’s Girl  in 2002. The album had two major Teen  Pop singles all around the world, “Paradise” and a cover version of The Partridge Family’s “I Think I Love You” .

The second single doesn’t disappoint either. Right before turning 21, Kaci and her writing team got togethe and wrote a song about what it would be like going to the bar on your 21st birthday. The end result was a song called “Body Shots” featuring Ludacris . It is a sexy twist on how to celebrate at the bar that all the ladies will love.

Kaci Betaglia Featuring Ludacris

“Body Shots”

Curb/Reprise Records

Kaci Battaglia

“Crazy Possesive”

Curb/Reprise Records

Kaci (AKA Kaci Battaglia now)

“I Think I Love You”

From Not Anybody’s Girl

Curb/Reprise Records

Nelly

St. Louis Rap star, Nelly is getting ready to return to the music world once again after a long absence of two years. Some may even argue that it was even longer than that, or at least it feels like it. His previous album, Brass Knuckles was pushed back and delayed  so many times, that when the album was finally released in 2008 it only made a short splash on the scene with the digital single, “Party People” featuring Fergie. The album eventually came out quietly, selling only 80,000 copies its first week and soon dropping off the chart. With all that said, this means Nelly has not been able to have a big hit since the ones on his Sweat/Suit double album of 2004.

Since then however the music industry has undergone some very dramatic changes. in today’s market place, so the question is, can Nelly do it again? Well it certainly looks like he is working to answer the question the best way possible.  Nelly, the man who brought us all the songs like “Hot In Herre”, “Dilemma” and “Over And Over” is in the process of earning his spot back at the top of Hip Hop and Pop music.

He is doing this with, Nelly 5.o . his 5th studio album, (6th if you count 2004’s Sweat and Suit as separate projects) The new album was recorded all through 2009 and part of early this year. Despite originally intending to release it  at the beginning of 2010, it was delayed due to the fatal shooting of Nelly’s cousin, Michael Johnson in Missouri.

As of now Nelly 5.0  is due in stores on September 21st of this year from Derrty/Universal Motown Records Group. All tragedies aside Nelly is expected to do what he does best, creating fun loving Pop/Rap that you can dance to with just a little edge to his flavor. Last year when Nelly began mentioning details for Nelly 5.0 he mentioned that confirmed tracks for the album include “1000 Stacks” featuring The Notorious B.I.G. and Diddy. as well as “Angel Eyes” featuring Akon. Production on the album will be from the likes of The Neptunes, Polow Da Don, Jermaine Dupri, J.R. Rottem, Play -N Skills, Rico Love, Dr. Luke and others.  The first single has been confirmed to be “Tippin’ In The Club”, A hot dance track in only the way Nelly could do it. Take a listen to some of the songs from the album!

Nelly

“Tippin’ In The Club”

From Nelly 5.0

Derrty/Universal Motown Records Group

Nelly Featuring The Notorious B.I.G. & Diddy

“1000 Stacks”

From Nelly 5.0

Derrty/Universal Motown Records Group

Tyler Ward

These days if the success of Justin Bieber, Charice and Esmee Denters have taught the music industry anything, its that YouTube is your friend. That concept is not lost on singer/song writer, Tyler Ward. Like Bieber before him, Tyler has began making a name for himself singing covers of various different musicians who are featured on Pop radio. The cool thing about Tyler is the fact that he takes the time re arrange the record and even produce some singer song writer versions of Hip Hop/R&B songs. One of the most impressive is a singer/songwrieter mix of Eminem and Rihanna’s current hit single, “Love The Way You Lie” It shows Tyler’s imagination as a producer and shows his understanding of Pop music sensability, while at the same showing respect for all styles and sounds of Pop music . Take a listen to Tyler’s version of “Love The Way You Lie” If you like what you hear, Check Tyler out on YouTube and ITunes for more covers and even his original music!
Tyler Ward Featuring Megan Nicole and Eppic

“Love The Way You Lie”

(Originally performed by Eminem Featuring Rihanna)

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Click Here For Tyler’s Web Site

As you may have seen on promo posters around your local movie theatre, Walt Disney Pictures is finally getting ready to release a sequel to their 1982 breakthrough film Tron. The new film, Tron Legacy continues the tradition of breakthrough computer animation in Disney 3-D and Imax, unlike anything ever seen on the  big screen before. Disney bringing Tron back is perfect to add to the collection of countless 3-D animated films from all the major film studios. Adding to Tron Legacy’s futuristic vibe will be the soundtrack composed entirely by French, House music duo Daft Punk. Daft Punk came to fame by producing some of the music that is often considered to be essential in the House Music era of the late 1990s and early 2000s.. Two of those biggest hits include, “Around The World” from 1997 and possibly their biggest hit, “One More Time”  from 2000!  Multiple sources indicate that Daft Punk has recorded over 24 trackss for Tron Legacy ’s score. In addition to Daft Punk’s contribution, Journey’s music will also be featured in the film, just as it had been in the original 1982 film.

Tron Legacy

(Teaser Trailer Featuring Daft Punk’s Theme Music)

Walt Disney Pictures

Tron Legacy

Official Trailer

Walt Disney Pictures

Tron

(1982 Trailer)

Walt Disney Pictures

Daft Punk

“Around The World”

From Homework

1997 Virgin Records

Daft Punk
“One More Time”

From Discovery

2000 Virgin Records

The New York Post is reporting that Simon Cowell’s departure from American Idol is not the only major change that is occuring for the show. It is reported that Idol’s executive producer, Simon Fuller is reaching out to new labels to distribute American Idol  artists signed through 19 Entertainment. It appears that upon the the completion of Idol’s  ninth season marked the end of 19’s contract with Sony Music Entertainment who would distribute Idol artists through its various different labels. (RCA Records, J. Records , RCA Music Group, Jive Records, Jive Label Group,, RCA/Jive Label Grroup, Arista Nashville)

While it is no secret that not every Idol winner is commerciallu successful, a new deal with Simon Fuller and a new distributing label can still be seen as a very profitable investment in a failing music industry . examples of this can be found in Carrie Underwood’s 11.5 million Sold (Arista Nashville), Kelly Clarkson’s 10 Million sold (RCA Records) and  Chris Daughtry becoming a top seller behind Miley Cyrus with 3 million of his debut. (RCA Recordss) Even many of the lesser selling  artists still achive traction with platinum status, both Jordin Sparks (Jive Records) and David Cook (RCA Records)  both managed to sell over one million albums with their share of hit records in their own rights.

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Justin Bieber on CSI

Clizbeats featured artist and Pop phenomenon, Justin Bieber is getting ready for prime time by appearing as “Jason McCann” on the season opener of CSI in September. “Jason” is a troubled teen foreced to make a tough decision about his only brother. CBS says that Justin’s role will also play out later on in the season as well. Although this is Justin’s biggest role in the acting world, he is not quite as much of a rookie as most might think. Justin first appeared as himself in the Nickelodeon TV film, School Gyrls directed by Nick Cannon. Justin also was a guest star on Keke Palmer’s TV show  for Nickelodeon, True Jackson VP .  

E! News Now

Justin Bieber On CSI

School Gyrls

(Nickeodeon Movie)

(2009/released late in 2010)

(featuring Justin Bieber)

Justin Bieber on “True Jackson VP”

(Nickelodeon)

Ry Cuming

New York, NY — Ry Cuming’s self-titled debut album is out today via Bellasonic/Jive Records. The Australian pro-surfer turned musician is making quite the splash on the web this week with full-album streams available on AOL Spinner (http://music.aol.com/new-releases-full-cds/#/1) MSN Listening Booth (http://music.msn.com/music/listeningbooth/) Windows Media Guide (http://www.windowsmedia.com/MediaGuide/US/Music) and CBS’ TheStreetDate.com (http://streetdate.radio.com/2010/07/19/ry-cuming-self-titled/). The set-up track from the album, “Always Remember Me,” is also featured on Myspace’s New Music Tuesday playlist (http://www.myspace.com/music/featured-playlists).

Produced by John Alagia (John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Ben Folds Five, Brett Dennen) Ry Cuming features 11 tracks that perfectly encompass Ry’s signature style – an effortless combination of tumbling falsetto melodies and rocking choruses set to a captivating musical narrative. Maroon 5’s Jesse Carmichael contributes his beautiful piano work to the album as well; Sara Bareilles lends her vocal talent to the track,“Always Remember Me.”

“Always Remember Me” is set to premiere on VEVO this Thursday, July 22nd. Ry hits the road in support of his debut full-length on July 30th. The national tour includes dates with Maroon 5 and Justin Nozuka – a full tour date listing is below.

Ry Cuming is available now on iTunes (buy link) and Amazon (buy link).

“Ry Cuming makes pop with a solid does of soul….[that] manages to paint a vivid picture that could evoke California love or heartache—depending on how you look at it.” – ArtistDirect (link to interview)

“Ry’s music is a special blend of soul and pop; think Jack Johnson and Marvin Gaye giving birth to a child who was then raised by Jeff Buckley. The Aussie crooner’s tunes like “Always Remember Me” and “Some Kind Of Love” are soft, sentimental and full of longing; while tunes like “Tearing Me Apart” is angst that’s been funkdefied.” –Idolator (link to feature)

Summer/Fall Tour Dates (More Being Added):
* w/ Maroon 5
# w/Justin Nozuka

July 30 | SPAC | Saratoga Springs, NY *

July 31 | Meadowbrook | Gilford, NH *

Aug 1 | Mohegan Sun | Uncasville, CT *

Aug 4 | Molson Canadian Ampitheatre | Toronto, Canada *

Aug 6 | Downtown Rochester | Rochester, NY

Aug 7 | Otsiningo Parl | Binghamton, NY

Aug 9 |The Bitter End | New York, NY

Aug 18 |Webster Hall | New York, NY #

Aug 19 | Royale | Boston, MA #

Aug 20 | Theatre of Living Arts | Philadelphia, PA #

Aug 21 | State Theatre Falls  | Church, VA #

Aug 22 | Rams Head Tavern | Annapolis, Maryland #

Aug 24 | Altar Bar | Pittsburgh, PA #

Aug 26 | Park West  | Chicago, IL #

Aug 27 | The Majestic | Madison, WI #

Aug 28 | Cedar Cultural Center | Minneapolis, MN #

Aug 30 | Bluebird Theatre | Denver, CO #

Aug 31 | Penn State Greater Allegheny | Mckeesport, PA

Sep 2 | House Of Blues | Dallas, TX #

Sep 3 | House of Blues | Houston, TX #

Sep 4 | La Zona Rosa | Austin, TX #

Sep 7 | Belly Up Tavern | Solana Beach, CA #

Sep 8 | House of Blues | Anaheim, CA #

Sep 9 | El Rey Theatre | Los Angeles, CA #

Sep 10 | Great American Music Hall | San Francisco, CA #

Sep 12 | Aladdin Theatre | Portland, OR #

Sep 13 | Chop Suey  | Seattle, WA #

Sep 22 | Augustana College | Sioux Falls, SD#

Oct 21 | Superpages.com Center | Dallas, TX   *

Oct 22 | The Woodlands | Houston, TX*

Oct 27 2010 | UIC Pavilion | Chicago, IL *

Kelly Rowland

By Melanie Yvette Martin (New Clizbeats.com Writer)

A tad bit curvier, a lot more confident and absolutely in control, Kelly Rowland announces her title as “Commander in Chief” with her third solo album and hit single “Commander”.

But don’t call this a comeback. Don’t even call it a new and improved Kelly. There was nothing wrong with her from the beginning. Let us remember, she is only one-third of what many consider to only be the most successful female groups of all time.

Ms. Kelly has seemingly just come into her own. Her new sound of heavy dance, upbeat techno, vegas-esque style, can be considered out of the ordinary if you must reminisce upon her previous solo projects. But the truth is, it actually works for her. Her voice fits the tone and she seems to actually be enjoying the music she is making.

“From here on out, I’ll be your commander” is what she salutes in a tight, patent leather body suit, leaving not much to the imagination when she, well, turns around. Where she got that booty, nobody knows. Where she got the audacity to take back control of her career after a much needed divorce between her and former manager, Matthew Knowles-we’ll just have to find out.

The journey can be taken with her when her third solo album debuts this later this year. And the trip is actually worthwhile as she proclaims her stance as a “Grown Woman”, writen by Ne-Yo and acknowledges the truth about blind love in the “Rose Colored Glasses”, produced by Dr. Luke, most famous for his work on Katy Perry’s “I kissed a girl” and Miley Cyrus “Party in the USA”.

My only concern is will everyone “get it”? As we allowed Michelle to tap into her Gospel voice, Beyonce to smoothly end her relationship with blasé R&B, and even decided with Solange that she was, in fact, amazing, we never really got the chance to give Kelly a shot. While her solo debut “Simply Deep” sold over 2 million copies worldwide, something happened along the yellow bricked road of her career, as her follow up album, Ms. Kelly, kept getting shelved and eventually needed a re-release in 2008, after its 2007 debut.

However, despite a roller coaster ridden in the shadow of Beyonces’ solo success and an obvious struggle to make her mark in the industry alone, Rowland seems to have landed firmly in her skin and in her voice. Her sound does more than take you into a new direction, but into a new world.

Her latest ensemble, set to release later this year, and her first single “Commander”, forces her to step out of her comfort zone, add attitude and demand her best, and only best, to be shown. She gave us a sneak peak of her new sound with her number one hit, “When Love takes over”, a proven successful collaboration with famous French DJ, David Guetta.

Does she have a bit of work to do? Of course, but who doesn’t? I mean at least she can really sing. Half the artist nowadays couldn’t hold a note if their life depended on it. Her dancing is still a bit outdated and she sort of seems to be waddling in and out of finding her “look”. Although as she has seemed to change her image what feels like every five minutes, in reality, her new style of music is forward, futuristic and full of life…

Enough said. Buy the album. Or at least indulge in the club, and let the martini loosen you up a bit as you sweat your perm out while screaming at the top of your lungs “when love takes over, yeah!”. As a broke recent college grad, I prefer the latter, but you won’t go wrong dropping a few bucks for the full Vegas-esque experience.

I get it, Kelly. Always have and always will.

Kelly Rowland Featuring David Guetta

“Commander”

From Kelly Rowland

Universal Motown Records Group

Kelly Rowland

“Rose Colored Glasses”

From Kelly Rowland

Universal Motown Records Group

Kelly Rowland

“Grown Woman”

From Kelly Rowland

Universal Motown Records Group

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David Guetta Featuring Kelly Rowland

“When Love Takes Over”

From One Love

Gum Productions Inc./Capitol Records/EMI

Kelly Rowland

“Stole”

From Simply Deep

Music World Music/Columbia Records

Kelly Rowland Featuring Eve

“Like This”

From Ms. Kelly

Music World Music/Columbia Records

Kelly Rowland Featuring Travie McCoy of Gym Class Heroes

“Daylight”

From Ms. Kelly

Music World Music/Columbia Records

Bruno Mars "Just The Way You Are" Elektra Records

Elektra recording artist Bruno Mars will unveil the first single “Just The Way You Are” via his newly launched BRUNOMARS.COM site today, July 19^th.  The single will arrive at all DSPs on July 20^th, with his forthcoming hugely anticipated Elektra debut album slated to arrive later this year.

In the meantime, Mars has lined up his biggest US tour schedule to date.  The Hawaiian-born artist will support Maroon 5 on the fall leg of their 2010 “Hands All Over” Tour, joining a bill that also includes One Republic.  The dates begin October 6^th at Santa Barbara, California’s Santa Barbara Bowl and then continue through an October 19^th show at Tulsa, Oklahoma’s BOK Center (see attached itinerary).  Tickets for all shows are now on sale to the general public –please check local listings for ticket availability.

Also just announced, Bruno Mars will perform at the Bowery Ballroom on August 25^th, which will mark his first solo-performance debut in NYC.

What’s more, Bruno will join K’naan for a very special one-night-only concert, set for Wednesday, August 4^th at West Hollywood, California’s House of Blues.  The two artists recently collaborated on the international #1 smash, “Wavin’ Flag,” which served as the anthem of the FIFA World Cup tournament in South Africa.  The track was written and produced by Mars and Philip Lawrence, two members of the hit making production trio The Smeezingtons.

Though best known for his soulful vocal turns and co-production skills on Rebel Rock Entertainment/Grand Hustle/Atlantic recording artist B.o.B’s #1 hit single, “Nothin’ On You (Feat. Bruno Mars)” and Decaydance/Fueled By Ramen recording artist Travie McCoy’s top 5 smash, “Billionaire (Feat. Bruno Mars),” Mars recently released his own debut EP, “IT’S BETTER IF YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND,” which peaked at #1 on the iTunes Pop chart.  Among the deeply personal, purposefully simple collection’s highlights is “The Other Side,” which sees Mars joined by both B.o.B and the one and only Cee Lo Green (whose hugely anticipated new Elektra solo album, “LADY KILLER,” is slated for release later this year).  All four tracks on “IT’S BETTER IF YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND” were produced and written by Mars in collaboration with his Smeezingtons partners, Philip Lawrence and Ari Levine.

“It’s hard to put myself in a box,” says Mars of the EP’s contents.  “I just write songs that I strongly believe in and that are coming from inside.  There’s no tricks.  It’s honesty with big melodies.  And I’m singing the s*** out of them.”

A buoyant live performer, Mars will join Travie McCoy for multiple upcoming TV performances of their collaborative hit, “Billionaire.”  The duo will team up for VH1’s Do Something Awards, slated for July 19^th, as well as a visit to TBS’ Lopez Tonight with an as-yet-unscheduled air date (check local listings).  Mars will take the stage again with Travie McCoy to perform “Billionaire” at the 2010 Teen Choice Awards hosted by Katy Perry, airing on Fox August 9^th. Bruno’s hit singles with B.o.B and Travie McCoy are both nominated as well. “Nothin’ on You” is up for the Choice Music: Single award and “Billionaire” is nominated for the Choice Summer: Single award.

Bruno has already received a wide array of national media attention for his role as featured vocalist on both “Nothin’ On You” and “Billionaire.”  He appeared alongside B.o.B on a number of recent TV shows, including BET’s 106 & Park, the nationally syndicated The Ellen DeGeneres Show, ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and TBS’ Lopez Tonight, while additionally joining Travie McCoy for performances on ABC’s The View and NBC’s The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.

Mars is also confirmed to be a featured new artist on VH1’s You Oughta Know beginning at the end of August. Emerging artists among the likes of John Legend, Regina Spektor and Kings of Leon have been featured on the prestigious VH1 program in the past.

The scion of a Honolulu-based musical family, Bruno Mars grew up surrounded by a wide array of diverse sounds, spanning reggae, R&B, folk, and 1950s-era rock ‘n’ roll.  Upon graduation from high school Mars headed to Los Angeles where he teamed up with Philip Lawrence and Ari Levine as The Smeezingtons.  The three quickly became one of the most in-demand production/songwriting teams in modern music, with a streak of major hits including Flo Rida’s “Right Round,” Brandy’s “Long Distance,” and K’naan’s aforementioned “Wavin’ Flag.”

It wasn’t long before Mars also lent his signature vocals to a pair of Smeezingtons-penned and produced hits:  B.o.B’s RIAA platinum-certified #1 sensation, “Nothin’ On You,” and “Billionaire,” the debut solo single from Gym Class Heroes frontman Travie McCoy.  The latter track recently exploded into the top 5 on Billboard’s “Hot 100,” where it remains bulleted for its airplay and sales gains this week.

“Billionaire” is also an unqualified multi-format radio blockbuster, hitting the top 5 at CHR/Pop and the top 10 at Rhythmic outlets nationwide. The song was recently RIAA platinum-certified at 1.6 million in sales. What’s more, the “Billionaire” music video is scoring at both VH1, MTV, BET, Teen Nick, and Fuse (where it was recently the network’s #1 most played clip).

For more information, please visit www.brunomars.com or www.elektra.com.

Bruno Mars

“Just The Way You Are”

Elektra Records

Lopez Tonight on TBS

In case you missed it our friends Vonnegutt made their national television debut on Lopez Tonight on TBS! The guys performed their new single with Big Boi, “Follow Us.” Take a look

Big Boi Featuring Vonnegutt

“Follow Us”

Live on Lopez Tonight

TBS