Moderate singles and a failed comeback on international television: the long-hoped end of Madonna was conjured unapologetically on all media platforms. It is a tough time to defend her, but with her newest record she reminds us that it is not easy to diminish her. As an female artist who evolves pop culture for more than three decades now, detractors should choose more wisely who they try to shut down.
Genesis is the act of creation in religious writing. Berlin-based artist K.ZIA used her recently released debut record for the creation of her own universe. Embracing Congolese and Martinique-an roots, she moves between groovy Afro-Beat and smooth RnB through the voice of two different personas on the album. NBHAP author Liv Toerkell caught up with the artist to find out more about her artistic expression.
The British-Canadian singer-songwriter and producer Rochelle Jordan has fought for her place in the spotlight, and it looks good on her. Her new album "THROUGH THE WALL" is a true celebration of her uprising; a blend of house, UK garage, soul and contemporary R&B that holds triumphant weight. With Alice Vyvyan-Jones, Jordan shares insights about her new album, and the importance of women, self-determination & boundary setting in the music industry.
US pop big player JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE has big plans for 2013, that much is for sure. In sprng he released his latest album The 20/20 Experience – and on September the 30th a second part of the album will be released. The record will feature more material from the singers last studio sessions. And today Mr. TIMBERLAKE is already sharing a first song from it with us. The funky Take Back The Night is just the right material for the upcoming weekend. Listen to the new song right here.
