Tuesday 18 October 2016

[New Music] Lady Gaga - "A-YO"


New Gaga, and it's another Mark Ronson produced cut. Welcome A-YO!

Song number 3 from Joanne is noticeably less try-hard than Perfect Illusion and Million Reasons, being bouncy and breezy. It still sports the rustic production and vocals of all of Joanne's releases thus far, but it's hardly single material.

Sunday 16 October 2016

Beyonce Does It Like No Other @ TIDAL X:1015 Concert



Tidal may not be doing so well financially, but that isn't stopping it working it's roster of stars to brilliant effect. Yesterday marked another concert organised by the streaming site to promote itself, and top of the bill was its crown jewel, Beyonce.

And the Texan Diva was on FIRE!

Tuesday 11 October 2016

[Q&A] What happened to Leona Lewis' career


Everyone has an email address, me included. And since it's out there for all to hit me up on (heeeeey!), it's inevitable that I get questions sent to me regarding Divas. I'll be posting my answers to some of these questions under the new heading of Q&A.

Sometimes they'll be in-depth. Sometimes they'll be flippant. But one thing they'll always be is posted with the mailer's consent.

If you want to ask me a question for this segment, you can do so @Divadevotee on Twitter, or via email [divadevotee@gmail.com].

Question:
Leona Lewis is undoubtedly very talented yet very underrated. At one point (during her debut) she was the next big thing (she was compared to Whitney, Mariah and Celine) and many people speculated that she would eventually be legendary; now that seems quite unlikely. What went wrong in her career and please do you think she can get back to reigning on the charts? Thank you!

Friday 7 October 2016

[Free For All Friday]


This Gif is life. Struggle is real.

Monday 3 October 2016

[Music Videos] Solange – "Don’t Touch My Hair" / "Cranes In The Sky"



Solange came through last week with her third ("proper") LP, A Seat at the Table.

Already generating acclaim wherever it goes, it's a body of work that ultimately celebrates the Diva's blackness. A risky topic, it was always going to be controversial for those with thin skin. Solange makes it clear early on that this collection isn't for them and remains unbothered by their precious fweelins'. This singer-songwriter is seeking to uplift her community, without concern for those who might find the message uncomfortable. However, away from the lyrical content, it's surprisingly a chill listen, laced with mid-tempos and gorgeous harmonies.

Friday 30 September 2016

Gaga Confirms Super Bowl 2017 Halftime Show


Despite the NFL denying she was in the running, Lady Gaga has today confirmed her appointment as the Super Bowl halftime act via her Twitter.

An entertainer through and through, there's little doubt Gaga will put on a show that will leave us gagging. However, it'll be interesting to see if/how she bends and moulds her often controversial style to fit the show's conservative viewership.

[Music Video] Kimbra - "Sweet Relief"


Kimbra keeps on marching to her own beat with new single Sweet Relief.

Funky and filled with Prince influence, this latest track has debuted with little fanfare and even less information. The only thing I can ascertain is that it was made with Redinho. We don't even know if this marks the start of the campaign for the Diva's third album.