Critic Jonni

Well, I was going to do Lady Antebellum's "Wanted You More" for my new release, as some sources have announced it was to be released this week, however after looking on iTunes and other downloadable sites, this isn't the case. So yet again I am doing another X Factor star for my New Release, but that's okay since Misha B is climbing the charts, I don't blame the British public for buying this single as it is simply quite catchy (after a while).

Misha B, real name Misha Bryan, first found fame on The X Factor UK 2011. That year had a lot of talent and I bet a lot more of those finalists will be popping up here there and everywhere. At the minute we have: Little Mix (Winners), Marcus Collins (Second), Amelia Lily (Third), Misha B (Fourth) and 2 Shoes (Thirteenth). But I bet there will be more to come. I have to admit I didn't think much of Misha B, I believed she didn't have a strong enough voice for the songs she was given, however now, with her own releases; we might get the real Misha B.

Home Run is her first solo single release, it was written by Misha Bryan and MNEK. This is exactly what we wanted, we don't know enough about Misha B as we could, and songs written by the artist who performs it, is so personal that we are able to understand that artist.

This music video is an expected first music video, it isn't WOW, but it's not rubbish either, and it's usually what artists release as their first music video, it's typical because they want a good reaction, rather than trying to push the boat out. As for this music video it's intricately great, and kind of reminds me of a Nicki Minaj music video... I very much doubt Misha B will shake that comparison any time soon; she definitely is a young British Nicki Minaj, and a pretty good answer to be honest...

I like the use of silhouettes at the beginning and at the end, and the neon paint is extremely clever, however I think the colourful images on her face allows the Nicki Minaj comparisons as it is a little over the top, and I really don't see how it links in with the song, although it could be a way to interest the younger audience into buying the single...

Overall a great song that took it's time to grow on me, it's accompanying music video is a bit on the safe side, and is missing a few things, however it's a good first music video and I can see this single performing well on the UK chart. I can also see Misha B becoming an international star sometime in the future; I can't wait to see where her career will take her.

As most of you probably know, I was on holiday last week in Turkey. In our hotel from about 10am our entertainer guy for the hotel would play song after song after song, so people don't fall asleep on the sun beds. My brother (CamCam) was complaining at the fact that it was all dance music songs with no rap songs at all, and very little British artists. This song was played almost every day, and it's easily very catchy, it's a worldwide hit, and probably the only song from these 2 artists that will hit the UK. Don Omar, real name William Riveria, also goes under the name of El Ray, as he does in this video, has been releasing songs since 2003 but this is his first single to chart in the UK. Will he try and chart here again? It's possible but it depends if the song is catchy enough. This song features Lucenzo, real name Luís Oliveira, who has been about since 2008, he seems to be one of these artists that will be around for quite some time, and will be trying his best to become a worldwide hit.

"Danza Kudro" is the most known version of this song... A lot of people believe it is the original but they aren't quite right... There have been 3 versions of this song. The original is sung by Lucenzo Featuring Big Ali and it is called "Vem Dançar Kuduro", the video can be found below on the left side. Then this song was created by Don Omar featuring Lucenzo. Then the song gets developed again... This time by Qwote Featuring Lucenzo and Pitbull this final version was sung in English and released in the UK as "Danza Kuduro (Throw Your Hands Up)" this video can also be found at the bottom, but on the right side. Personally, I prefer this version, I think the reason is because I've heard it so many times. The 3rd version's lyrics seems rushed as if they don't quite fit with the song. And as for the original... I'm not sure I like the inclusion of Big Ali. But what do you guys think? I can understand how people have jumped on to the bandwagon of this amazing song, and have made it that little bit better and more marketable for specific countries. Danza and Kuduro are two types of genre of music hence where the name comes from. This song was written by Don Omar, Lucenzo, Faouze Barkati and Fabrice Toigo.

The music video is your usual up-beat dance music video, it's what you used to expect before the likes of Basshunter and Cascada. And I'm not quite sure if I'm into this music video. I'm sure I could go on to YouTube and find quite a few similar videos, which makes this typical dance music video quite boring.

The video shows Don Omar and Lucenzo as millionaires with girls dancing around them. At one point the girls are dancing to a set of choreography on the beach, the dance is similar to the big choreography shown in the music video of the original song: "Vam Dançar Kuduro".

This video is extremely lacking, it is showing off wealth of some people, and this can be shown as arrogant. The song is extremely catchy, and that is why I may be willing to let the video off. But I don't see how it links in with the song, With inclusions of a big yacht and a mansion and an expensive car... I just don't see the need for it. The original song's music video is definitely my favourite music video, whereas the third music video is more of an adaption of this one.

This is the original music video Lucenzo Featuring Big Ali - Vem Dançar Kuduro

If I were to review this music video I would give it this rating:

This is the 3rd and final version of this song, Qwote Featuring Lucenzo and Pitbull - Danza Kuduro (Throw Your Hands Up)

If I were to review this music video, I would give it this rating:

Hi all, I AM BACK! I've been away from this blog for quite some time due to revision for exams, then straight after that I went on holiday to Turkey. But I am back with plenty of ideas, and ready to get blogging. I come off holiday and I check when my favourite songs are going to be released, I noticed the date for Inna's song "Endless" was this week, but I had to double check on iTunes, and sure enough this single is now ready to buy! But it's not on the iTunes top 100 yet, the reason being is that not enough people in the UK realises she has a new single. Look at when "Sun Is Up" was released, the music video was circling on the music channels for a good 3 months beforehand, and the same goes with the radio. However this video is rarely shown and I have very little faith in hearing it on the radio. I had a few problems with Inna's releasing recently as quite a few singles have popped up on iTunes under the label Roton Romania. However I've managed to understand why. They were purely promotional singles that were released world wide (apparently; I have very little sources to back that up). However she is still under 3beat records and this is her new single... By the looks of things "Club Rocker" got dropped, as 3beat did plan on releasing it, and I'm sure I saw it pop up on a music channel, but clearly they swapped singles, however Club Rocker may be released in the UK in the future.

I am a big Inna fan, her real name is Elena Apostoleanu, I just wish she would do more promotion in the UK, and get those chart topping hits she clearly deserves. "Endless" is her new single, I wasn't sure about the song when I first heard it, but it's grown on me a lot, also I heard the song a lot in Turkey, they are pretty obsessed with Inna, I couldn't go a complete day without hearing one of her songs. Endless was written by Sebastian Barac, Marcel Botezan and Radu Bolfea (also known as Play & Win who are a production group who have also released a few songs and remixes). This is definitely the sort of song that would appeal to the UK; however I'm sure "Club Rocker" would have appealed more, but guess we won't know until they are both release. Will this song chart? It's doubtful, with next to no promotion, and very little music chart play, I don't see it getting very far, but I'm sure her fans will be doing everything they can to get the single all the sales it needs, I am hoping it does get onto the UK top 100 at least.

This music video is quite surprising, at first glance it's one of the videos you put to the side, but it's not until your second watch you realise that there's more behind it than what you think and there is a lot to like about this specific video. It basically sticks up for women and how some relationships can become aggressive, maybe not physically but definitely verbally abusive at times.

Inna shows how something can be done about it, and that sometimes identifying something is wrong is usually the first step. I love how they've portrayed it, it's like Inna is reflecting over the relationship with the male actor (who, yet again I have no clue who he is, he must have a name, but I can't find it on the Internet, this is the second music video of Inna's that I don't know who the guy is, the other one being "Amazing"). They show clips of the good times and the bad times. And at the end she ends the relationship. It's nice to know that she is showing what problems can occur, and that there is ways of getting out of it.

So without being biased I shall decide on my rating, the storyline isn't shown that clearly, but then again I like how it's implicit. The song really shows off her vocals, and it becomes catchy after a while. There isn't a lot going on but there doesn't need to be. So this is the rating I think it deserves and I'm hoping more people will download this song!

The Saturdays have been circling the UK for ages now. They are a five-piece band consisting of Mollie King, Una Healy, Vanessa White, Rochelle Wiseman (now known as Rochelle Humes) and Frankie Sandford. The latter two were both members of S Club Juniors / S Club 8. They have never had a number one, of the 4 four years they have been releasing singles, they never reached the top spot. I thought this song might have had a chance, but guess not. Will they ever get that highest charting position? I think with the right song at the right time, they'll get there.

"30 Days" was written by Steve Mac (who keeps appearing on my blog) and Autumn Rowe (who wrote "Swagger Jagger" amongst other songs). This song set out as a hit, and it looked like it would get a high charting position. On mid-weeks it said it would get to number two, however the song failed to stay up there and by Sunday dropped down to number seven. The song is about counting down the days until you meet the person you really like. And this has been made into a good relatable music video.

The music video is set around speed dating in a cafe. I find it hilarious some of the faces they pull, such as Mollie when she walks in, her shocked face is so funny. I also like the way how some of the girls fend off the guys, such as Una showing her baby bump, and Rochelle showing her engagement ring.

The second half of the music video is where they all get up and start dancing, some of the weird dance moves makes me laugh out loud, but my favourite is when the guy with the brown jacket is dancing and Frankie looks at the camera and makes a weird facial expression as if saying "what is he doing?", makes me laugh every time.

But what makes this video average? Well I don't think there is enough time shown on each girl, I think we see more of Mollie and Frankie more than the other 3, Una and Rochelle look like they have the same hair colour, so they seem easy to mix up, and we don't see much of Vanessa either. But that is all I have to fault it. Obviously they cut out Una as much as possible as her baby bump was showing, and she didn't want it to be seen much.

Overall a great song, that deserved to have got higher in the UK chart. It's accompanying music video is great, but it's missing the wow spark, there's just not enough to make it amazing. Their next single "You Don't Care" is planned to be released in August, and has already received rave reviews. They plan to release it as their first single in America, and it looks like it's going to be their biggest selling single to date. (As of 2013 "You Don't Care" has been cancelled and The Saturdays released "What About Us" instead, this song may just be on their soon to be released album).

Nickelback has made my blog for the second time, but they should be on here more! Tink09 will be happy as she is obsessed with them. But what has the lead singer done with his hair? I preferred it blonde and long! I saw this video a couple of months back, thought wow I love this song, so I waited to see who it was and you should've seen the face I pulled, I was totally surprised at who it was. Nickelback is comprised of 4 members who are Chad Kroeger, Ryan Peake, Mike Kroeger and Daniel Adair. They have been around for ages, but only got credibility in the UK when "How You Remind Me", and then I didn't hear from them until "Rockstar" and that was it, they will be in the UK limelight until the day they die.

"Lullaby" was written by Chad Kroeger as was expected. He has an amazing voice, that I know straight away on the radio, clearly his change of appearance made me unsure of who he was on the music channels. The song is actually about suicide, which is a common problem in the world, especially amongst teenagers/young adults. I hate how the UK, and maybe other countries, just brush it under the carpet, and pretend it's not there. I love it how people rebel and try to make people see that it is happening and that we should try and do something about it, Nickelback is clearly one of these artists, but also another artist called Pink, also tries to make things known.

This music video, is a difficult one. I hadn't actually watched it all the way through so wasn't aware of what happens in the first few scenes. And it actually gave me chills, and there was tears in my eyes. Someone could have warned me! I was sitting hear slightly listening to the Jubilee concert, and totally intent on watching this video, and then I got cold and tears started coming out my eyes. Thank God no one else were about.

This video is both a narrative and performance piece, it's the typical video you expect from Nickelback, and will definitely go amongst their classics. It's about a couple, and the woman is heavily pregnant, but after giving birth, she dies, leaving the guy to take up the responsibilities and bring up the baby by himself. He is thinking of adoption, but when his phone falls out of his pocket revealing a video of the baby's mother talking, and he shows the video to the baby, and it's the thing that makes him confident he could bring up the baby on his own.

Apparently there is a pure performance piece music video that is also shown on the UK music channels, that misses out the narrative altogether, which I feel is totally wrong, this narrative is what makes this video superb, and I cannot fault it.

Overall a great song and a great music video that brought me to tears. Nickelback has stopped promoting in the UK, and are relying on the music channels and the radio stations, but that isn't enough nowadays, and I just hope Nickelback manages to stay afloat, and start promoting in the UK, otherwise we're going to have to say bye to them.