Showing posts with label Jazmine Sullivan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jazmine Sullivan. Show all posts

Sunday, February 8, 2009

Jonas Trio & Stevie Wonder, Hot Mess Katy Perry, & Best New Artist Adele


The Jonas Brothers just took to the stage with the great Stevie Wonder to perform my favorite Stevie Wonder jam, Superstition. Not gonna hate on those impeccably well-dressed boys, it was pretty cool.

Coldplay is having a good night, taking Song of the Year for
Viva la Vida and Best Rock Album.

Katy Perry performed her #1 hit
I Kissed a Girl, and she looked like she had too much sugar. Breasts everywhere, never staying on melody, Katy Perry is always a little bit of a hot mess. She needs to find her center and relax.

And, my favorite Grammy, Best New Artist, was awarded to newcomer Adele. She beat out contemporaries Duffy, Jazmine Sullivan, Lady Antebellum, and The Jonas Brothers (they're still considered new?). Congrats, A!

Thursday, December 18, 2008

Another Skip Across the Pond - Beyoncé Performs on X-Factor

It would seem that going to the UK to sing on X-Factor is becoming the standard these days. Beyoncé snagged the finale, though, so tough noogies for the artists who didn't make it on the show in time. Check out yet another performance of If I Were a Boy:



As tired as I am of seeing her perform this song and Single Ladies, I have to say this is one of the best I've seen. I liked the late-80s/early 90s rock arrangement, Beyoncé's vocals were on point, and I actually found her band engaging for once. Another check in the 'Success' column, B can sit comfortably next to Leona and look down upon Mariah and Britney of the 'Hot Mess' column. Beyoncé also performed a duet with this year's winner Alexandra Burke. Have a look at Listen below:



Props to Alexandra -- that girl was emotional and she still handled business. Lovely, overall. That was probably the best Beyoncé ever sounded singing that song; every performance I'd seen prior was underwhelming. Alexandra really reminds me of Jazmine Sullivan. Like a lot. They look alike and their voices are similar as well. While that's not the worst thing in the world -- Jazmine is up for five Grammys next year and generally awesome -- it limits Alexandra's crossover potential. One thing Americans can't stand is a look-alike. (Leona's haters still brand her a Mariah wannabe). I don't think she'll see the type of worldwide success Leona enjoys but she's definitely talented.