Look At Me Now...

Karmin, “The Little Band with a Big Sound,” continues to gain fame within the YouTube community. Nick and Amy met at Berklee College of Music in Boston, a small town in Old Town, Maine, and in Seward, Nebraska. They then began writing songs together, originally for school projects, before becoming known as Karmin. With a Latin meaning, they chose the name “Carmen” because it means “song” altering the spelling to hint “karma” into the mix. Nick and Amy are becoming very popular within the YouTube community and are well known for their distinct writing style.

With over twenty-five million views in two months, “Look At Me Now” has received some attention on YouTube. Originally a song by Chris Brown ft. Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes, Karmin is known to cover their own version of top hits. Karmin has uploaded over twenty-three cover song videos, ten original song videos, and ten “Random Awesome-ness” videos. According to AJ Rafeal, “Karmin mixes soul and passion into their music with a perfect amount of pop sprinkled on top. Their charisma and charm keeps you glued to your computer screen for hours…”

I think Nick and Amy are a brilliant match. They have a creative style to them and each of their videos are unique and different. Amy also has a unique style to her as well and a voice like no other.  Nicki Minaj? Chris Brown? I think her voice can be inspired by Nicki Minaj and a few others, but she incorporates it into her own style. What about her rapping skills? Yeah, I think she nailed it! Artists like Nick and Amy are on the right track to an even bigger fame with their amount of video views and fan base. Their official website gives you all the news and latest information about them and also gives you information on upcoming appearances, CD downloads, and a link to their store. Check Karmin out here!

All information taken from http://karminmusic.com/ and http://www.youtube.com/user/karmincovers

Last Friday Night...

Katy Perry …or Kathy Beth Terry??? According to KatyPerry.com, “Nobody LIKES Kathy Beth Terry and she wishes she was more popular.” Kathy Beth Terry is an eighth grade girl who is obsessed with the solar system, high school science fairs, Sudoku puzzles, Weenie Babies, Skip It, Pogo Sticks, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, and Hanson. Not your typical “Katy Perry,” but this new video is hilarious! 

It not only brings back memories from your high school/college days, but also relives that retro 80’s look/feel. From one-piece jean jumpers to neon spandex, big hair and jewelry, braces, and big glasses… this music video surely brings back memories to many. Weren’t the 80’s fun? …or just fun on “Friday?” Is Katy Perry, or Kathy Beth Terry, best friends with Rebecca Black now? Katy Perry must have built some sort of relationship with her after receiving the rights to perform “Friday” live in concert and putting Rebecca Black, at blame for the party, in the new music video.

There were also a few other well-known faces to make an appearance in this music video. Where did Kenny G come from? He definitely fits “the look” of the 80’s scene, but plays one mean tenor saxophone. Another familiar face would be Artie from Glee. Who would have fit that part better than him… from the taped glasses to the braces and “nerdy” look, Kathy Beth couldn’t have fell in love with a better nerd.

I think it’s brilliant when artists can step out of character and create a new one to get people talking. Is it a marketing strategy? For people in Kathy Beth’s shoes? Or just for fun? Either way, it was a giant step away from Katy’s sexy, candy land, fantasy dream world. Since Rebecca Black’s “Friday” video was removed from YouTube, I guess there needs to be another song about Friday, that almost everyone can relate to at least once in their lifetime… and I think this video (Last Friday Night… T.G.I.F.) is the perfect fit to take its place.

Lady Gaga Continues to Make History...

Lady Gaga, or Mother Monster, continues to make history. From her music videos to her live performances, album sales, speeches, fighting for equality, dramatic hair and makeup, wardrobe malfunctions, and last but not least her meaningful fashion statements… clearly Gaga was born this way.

She is known as a major force in the music industry selling over eight million records worldwide with digital sales in excess of twenty million. With over 288,000 albums sold its first day, 1.11 million albums sold in the first week, and the fastest-selling album of the year… Gaga deserves to be number one on the Billboard 200. She also just received the Fashion Icon Award at the 2011 CFDA Fashion Awards and was named number seven out of the 100 most powerful women.

Gaga is known to be an inspiration to the lives of many and has a passion in life… to satisfy her fans, or little monsters. Gaga is one artist that I can say is in it because she was born with a gift. A gift to perform… and isn’t an artist that leads you to believe that she is only in it for the money. She is truly an inspiration and a gift to the music industry. Her fans also appreciate her for what she stands for… equality. Not many get her style or wonder why she dresses the way she does, but they also don’t understand her story or the true meaning of her fashion statement that still has everyone talking… the meat dress. 

Say what you want about her, but she is brilliant. From her PR to her marketing team along with promoting her image, she must have one of the best/most clever teams working with her ever… who wouldn’t want to work with Gaga?! I would do anything to be part of her team!