Album Review: Corinne Bailey Rae - The Sea

Corinne Bailey Rae - The Sea

3 1/2 out of 5 stars

If you're looking for the sunny, optimistic girl who once belted, "Girl, put your records on..." you won't find her in The Sea. Bailey Rae's sophomore effort is a true reflection of her personal turmoil, namely the sudden death of her husband in 2008. This time around, the singer/songwriter has crafted an album that is not only lyrically emotional, but also an intricate weave of rock, jazz and varied instrumentation. Though the album is tinged with moments of sadness, there are a few upbeat ones as well. "Closer" "Paris Nights/New York Mornings" and "The Blackest Lily" are raucous, full-band celebrations. The Sea is a much more intimate look at a another side of the pop singer.

Artists to Watch: Ke$ha

Who: Kesha Rose Sebert "aka" Ke$ha

What she's workin' with: #1 single, "Tik Tok", collaborations with Flo-Rida, Paris Hilton, Katy Perry, and Britney Spears, penned songs for pop singer, Miley Cyrus.

Fun Fact: Before Ke$ha ever made it big in the industry, she broke into Prince's Beverly Hills home because she wanted to give him her demo tape. Once discovered, she was thrown out. She was later quoted as saying, "It was harmless at the time, but looking back, it was pretty psychotic".

Check out the video that made Ke$ha famous, right here!

Lollapalooza Nears, Rumor-Mill in Full Effect!

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Summer is our favorite season. The days are longer, the nights are warmer, and there are plenty of concerts to enjoy! One of our favorites is Lollapallooza, an annual music festival that was founded by Jane's Addiction frontman, Perry Farrell in 1997.

Over the years, Lollapallooza has featured a wide range of bands, and has helped popularize Alt-Rock bands such as The Smashing Pumpkins, Pearl Jam, and The Red Hot Chili Peppers.

We're definitely looking forward to Lollapallooza 2010, and a certain rumor has us feeling giddier than schoolgirls. Sources are reporting that Lady Gaga is in negotiations to perform as one of the headlining acts at Lollapallooza! Lady Gaga!! We can't wait to discover the final lineup, and find out if Lady Gaga will be taking the stage in Chicago this August!

For More information on Lollapallooza, check out the official Lollapallooza website.

Lifehouse to Tour with Daughtry, Drop New Album This March!

Here's a treat for Alt-Rock fans: Lifehouse has announced that they will be touring with Daughtry this summer! Tickets go on sale next month, just in time for the release of their new album, Smoke & Mirrors (March 2nd).

According to Live Daily, the key to the songwriting process for the forthcoming album was chemistry, said Wade, of Lifehouse, who worked with Jude Cole, Kevin Rudolf, Daughtry and Richard Marx on the album.

We're eager to hear what these collabos sound like on Smoke & Mirrors -- should be a good mix of pop and rock. If you can't wait to hear what the boys of Lifehouse have in store, you can pre-order your copy of Smoke & Mirrors right here.

Paradise Found! Market America World Conference 2010

We're all still buzzing about the 2010 Market America World Conference which took place a few weeks ago in Miami, Fl. Us music lovers are especially pleased with the crowning moment of the star-studded event-- the moment when Alejandro Sanz took center stage and sang his smash-hit single, "Looking for Paradise". There couldn't have been a better way to tie together the theme that continues to unify the Market America family. That weekend, it was evident that paradise was unfolding before our very eyes. Check out some of our photos from the show.

Alejandro Sanz Live in Concert!

We have some exciting news for those attending the 2010 ma World Conference in Miami, FL. Alejandro Sanz will be performing his hit single, “Looking for Paradise” in a live concert on Saturday, January 30, 2010.

We feel privileged to host this concert, because it will be his only performance in the United States until July 2010!!

Alejandro Sanz has a special connection with Market America. Check out this exclusive video where Alejandro Sanz and Alicia Keys give us an inside look at the creative process behind this hit single that has already topped #1 on the Latin Billboard Charts!

Are you attending the LIVE streaming webcast on January 30, 2010? RSVP to the event -- everyone's invited!

Highlights from Hope for Haiti Telethon

Last night's "Hope for Haiti" telethon brought a slew of musicians together, and raised over $9.4 million for non-profit organizations such as the Canadian Red Cross Society, Care Canada, Free the Children, Oxfam Canada, Oxfam Quebec, Plan Canada, Save the Children Canada, UNICEF Canada and World Vision Canada. Watch some of the performances from the telethon here.

MTV to Host Haitian Relief Telethon

MTV and George Clooney have teamed up to present a telethon to rally support and raise money for Haiti. Earlier this week, the island suffered a devastating 7.0 earthquake that left the country in a state of emergency.

On Friday night, January 22, the Oscar-winning actor, along with a roster of celebrities and musicians, will appear in a bi-coastal telethon and fundraiser on all MTV Networks channels. All proceeds will go toward relief efforts in Haiti.

According to the Washington Post, "Early estimates indicate that nearly three million people - almost a third of Haiti's population - may need aid, making this one of the great humanitarian emergencies in the history of the Americas."

If you'd like to make a donation, pre-telethon, click here.

DJ Earworm's Top 2009 an Internet Smash!

With equally clever combinations in 2008 and 2007, we would expect no less of DJ Earworm in 2009. Check out the latest Internet sensation, a mashup of the hottest pop hits of the year. What a great way to ring in 2010!

And The Next, Big Conquer Entertainment Star Is...

You voted, and the results are in! The winner of the Conquer Entertainment compilation album contest is: Six Minutes In ! Congratulations, gentlemen; and thanks to all participants. We look forward to unveiling Conquer Entertainment's first, ever compilation album at ma World Conference 2010!