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Showing posts with label pop music. Show all posts
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25 November 2025

Newsletter: no na unveil New Single “the one”

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The first-ever global girl group from Indonesia, no na, return with their radiant new single “the one”, out now via 88rising, accompanied by a striking new music video. 

06 November 2025

Newsletter: DEY SAY RETURN WITH “CALLING FOR YOU (RINGBACK)” — AFRICA’S FIRST BOYBAND IN TWO DECADES ARE THE NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK, UNVEILING THE SOUND OF APOP

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Africa’s breakout boyband Dey Say are back with their brand-new single, “Calling For You (Ringback)”, a vibrant, feel-good anthem fusing African and Latin rhythms with global pop energy. The release follows the runaway success of their debut single “Calling For You”, which topped 5FM’s Pop Chart at #1 and landed in Heart FM’s Top 20, cementing their arrival as a cultural force in African pop.
Emerging as the first African boyband in nearly twenty years, Dey Say are rewriting the rules of pop culture with a home-grown yet global sound. Born and raised in Johannesburg, the group — Jo (20), Dre (20), Chad (16), and Elim (19) — represent a new generation of African youth defining their own sound and identity.

29 October 2025

Newsletter: A2O MAY DEFINES “ZALPHA POP” WITH DEBUT ALBUM “PAPARAZZI ARRIVE”

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The next-gen global girl group, A2O MAY, makes a bold return with their first album, “PAPARAZZI ARRIVE” releasing on all digital streaming platforms. The 14-track release not only introduces A2O Entertainment’s original genre, “Zalpha Pop” - a fusion of Gen Z and Gen Alpha influences - but also showcases the group’s versatility through a dynamic mix of pre-debut songs, unit performances, and solo tracks. Earlier this year, the quintet captured international attention as the first Chinese idol group to perform at iHeartRadio’s renowned Wango Tango festival, marking both their U.S. stage debut and a simultaneous American television appearance on KTLA.

12 August 2025

Newsletter: PMG Sets the Stage for P-pop Domination by 2027

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Popolo Music Group (PMG), now recognized as the leading online K-pop and P-pop audition service, is taking an aggressive and unprecedented approach to discovering the next generation of global idols. Through its high-impact recruitment campaign, PMG is not just accepting applications—it is actively going to the source, seeking out hidden talent in both urban and rural areas, and providing them with the opportunity to shine on the world stage.

21 July 2025

Newsletter: Popolo Music Group and Daewon Entertainment Launch AuditionKpop.com

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Popolo Music Group (PMG) and Daewon Entertainment have launched AuditionKpop.com, a groundbreaking global audition platform that allows aspiring P-Pop and K-Pop artists to audition for over 50 music labels and production companies through one unified site. Exceptional applicants will be invited to join PMG’s elite 6-month training program, focusing on singing, dancing, stage presence, and media handling, with the chance to earn a full recording contract under PMG.

19 June 2025

Newsletter:  Addison Rae releases highly anticipated debut album Addison

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Pop superstar, songwriter, actress and cultural phenomenon Addison Rae proudly releases her anxiously awaited debut album, Addison, via Columbia Records. Addison is available now digitally and on multiple physical formats. Fans can choose from black vinyl, limited edition light blue vinyl, tangerine vinyl, Urban Outfitters exclusive magenta vinyl, and CD box set with exclusive t-shirt.

07 May 2025

Newsletter: Rising Girl Group A2O MAY Makes a Power Move with New Single, “BOSS”

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Breakout girl group, A2O MAY, has made history as the first Chinese idol girl group to chart in the U.S. Top 40 Radio with their debut single, “Under My Skin”. The record marks a groundbreaking milestone for the group and for Chinese representation in global pop, signaling a powerful shift in the international music landscape. Now, with this new momentum, the group is ready to level up with the release of their bold new single, “BOSS”, that promises to amplify their fearless energy and global appeal.

30 March 2025

Newsletter: David Archuleta is ready to serve his “Crème Brulée”

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Singer-songwriter David Archuleta returns with his first taste of new music and what is sure to be his most delectable pop confection of a song with his new single, “Crème Brulée.” The sweet and sexy track is the first single off of David’s upcoming EP release out this summer and was written by David, Ryan Nealon & Robyn Dell’Unto and produced by Michael Blum.

08 March 2025

Newsletter: SB19 marks bold new era in P-Pop with genre-defying single “DAM”

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A week after announcing the highly anticipated kickoff of their world tour at the prestigious Philippine Arena, Filipino supergroup SB19 continues to cement their place as a true P-Pop trailblazer with the release of “DAM,” the first official single off their upcoming EP, Simula at Wakas.

02 March 2025

Newsletter: Tate McRae releases highly anticipated third album So Close To What 

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Multi-platinum pop sensation Tate McRae releases her highly anticipated third album So Close To What via RCA Records. It represents the insurmountable moments in life, where the road ahead at times can feel endless and the destination non-existent. It’s an introspective exploration of self-discovery, love, and nostalgia. The album and its songs navigate the raw emotions of healing an old heart and the hesitations that come with falling in love again, the beautiful and sometimes harsh realities of what it means to be a woman and embracing a newfound confidence. Wrapped in irresistible pop production and unfiltered lyricism, So Close To What is written and produced with hitmakers Ryan Tedder, Grant Boutin, Amy Allen, Julia Michaels, and more. Listen HERE

27 February 2025

Newsletter: Yayee: Thailand's Rising Pop Star Taking the World by Storm

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 Yayee, a dynamic and multifaceted artist hailing from Thailand, is rapidly captivating audiences with her infectious pop sound and vibrant stage presence. This exciting new pop singer is embarking on an inspiring musical journey, poised to leave a significant mark on the international music scene.

14 February 2025

Newsletter: Ben&Ben’s new single “Tomorrow With You” arrives just in time for Valentine’s Day

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Ben&Ben celebrates the season of love with the release of their heartwarming new single, “Tomorrow With You,” now available via Sony Music Entertainment

21 November 2024

Newsletter: MBNel keeps the spotlight on his proud Filipino roots with latest single Popstar

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The talent is undeniable, and so is the love for his motherland. Filipino-American rap artist MBNel is back at it with his newest single, Popstar, and just like his last several singles, this latest creation from the prodigy also prominently features Manila in its music video.

04 November 2024

Newsletter: Addison Rae releases highly anticipated single “Aquamarine” with dazzling new video

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Pop superstar, songwriter, actress and cultural phenomenon Addison Rae has released her highly anticipated single “Aquamarine” via Columbia Records with a dazzling new music video available for streaming on all digital platforms today. Listen to the new song here and watch the Sean Price Williams directed video, which was creative directed by Interview Magazine Editor-in-Chief Mel Ottenberg, here.

10 August 2024

Newsletter: ANTI-EDM STARS ISOKNOCK DROP SURPRISE ALBUM 4EVR - THE DEBUT LP FROM THE COUNTERCULTURE ELECTRONIC DUO OF ISOXO AND KNOCK2

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ISOKNOCK - the boundary-pushing duo composed of ISOxo and Knock2 - have just released their surprise debut album, 4EVR, an unexpected drop that exemplifies the pair’s fervent drive to redefine the next decade of dance music. 

16 June 2024

Newsletter: MEGHAN TRAINOR RELEASES SIXTH ALBUM TIMELESS

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It’s finally here! GRAMMY® Award-winning hitmaker Meghan Trainor has released her sixth full-length album, Timeless. The 16-track record is pop perfection, complete with ballads, bops, and everything in between! Listen to Timeless HERE.

25 September 2013

Playback: Treasure – Bruno Mars

9/14/2013 9:24:21 PM

Certainly there’s this one hit that rocked my musical ears (and mind) so far.

I’m talking about Bruno Mars’ latest single titled “Treasure.” Mars wrote the track alongside Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine and Phredley Brown (with three of the latter known as The Smeesingtons). It was the third single off Mars’ 2012 studio album Unorthodox Jukebox.

25 April 2013

Mother, Father, Gentleman!

3:02:52 PM | 4/25/2013

Just a short feature, and allow me to hit by the flows of the mainstream for this short while.


Well, sometimes, I wonder... how on earth do this video reached more than 221 million views within the period of only 12 days. Yes, 12 freaking days; 2 days short of a 2-week-span of time.