The 2008 V Festival on 16th and 17th August yet again failed to dissapoint with an amazing lineup. The Prodigy got the whole crowd jumping insanely to a loud Saturday headline set that included hits 'Firestarter', 'Poison' and 'Voodoo People'. Lostprophets created an exhilerating moshpit to final two songs 'Last Train Home' and 'Burn Burn'. Sunday headliners Chemical Brothers formed a sea of trance madness as fans went wild to their booming beats and amazing light show. Other highlights included an energetic Robyn, a crowd pleasing Kings Of Leon, and fresh new band Noah And The Whale making Summer happiness in the Virgin Union Tent.
Chart Update
Katy Perry makes her 2nd week at number one on the singles chart with controversial sexuality referencing 'I Kissed A Girl'. She continues with the great success she has already had in America with her debut. Only seven new entries on the singles chart this week with hip-hop rappers Madcon- 'Beggin'' being the highest new entry at number 7. The Script, who have been described as a cross between U2 and Timbaland, move into the number one spot of the album chart from first week sales.
This week I bring you...
Song Of The Week:
Kings Of Leon- Sex On Fire
www.myspace.com/kingsofleon
Rock
The popularity of this first single taken from their forthcoming fourth album, has lead to both Vernon Kay and Nihal on Radio1 making it their Record Of The Week. A steady guitar riff is followed by a chanting chorus, along with striking guitar notes as drums thump and smash. One thing's for sure is that this is another single made for live audiences to sing along to, proven by their V Festival performance (below). Kings Of Leon are known for always making brilliant albums and the next is more than likely to follow suit. The fourth album 'Only By The Night' is released 22nd September, whilst single 'Sex On Fire' is already out to buy and download.
New Artist:
Jazmine Sullivan
www.myspace.com/jazminesullivan
R&B/Soul
Fans are quick to compare the rolling soulful sound of Jazmine's voice to that of Lauryn Hill, which can be seen on several of her myspace comments. This 21 year old Philadelphian of USA is the hottest new singer to the R&B/Soul genre and is nothing short of famous backing. 'Need U Bad' is Jazmine's debut single released on J Records featuring Missy Elliot and Lamb on producing duties. Pepa from Salt-N-Pepa gives a raggae chant at the beginning, leading to Jazmine pouring her heart out on to the song about a love interest she can't live without. The beginning of the Jazmine Sullivan story was finding her voice through the children's choir at church, leading on to several other events including a performance with Stevie Wonder. She describes her outlook on music as "confident, fearless of being honest in songwriting and musically not afraid to try different things." 'Need U Bad' was released in America way back on 20th May, whilst her debut album 'Fearless' is released later this year.
Recent uploads to my iTunes:
Robyn- Cobrastyle
Little Jackie - LOL (iTunes single of the week)
Santogold- Santogold
Pendulum- In Silico
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