The 10 Best Debut Albums of 2018

2018 hasn't been just an unforgettable year for some of us, but also for several new artists who had the opportunity to release their debut album. Personally, there wasn't a lot of amazing debut albums; however, these next 10 are the best from the best. Just let me tell you that women are leading it!
I also want to tell you that I chose these 10 albums because of its production, essence, style and if that artists is really giving us something new and fresh in this music industry full of similarities. Rememeber, these 10 best debut albums are according to me; Jus Sayingg!
As I always do, the following list is in date order, it means that, it isn't listed from best to worst or from my favorite to least favorite. I like to ordenate them according their released date. 
So here it is, the 10 best debut albums of 2018 according Jus Sayingg.

Camila Cabello - Camila

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Release date: January 12th, 2018

"I decided to call it by my name, because this is where this chapter in my life ended. it started with somebody else’s story, it ended with me finding my way back to myself." Said Camila Cabello about her self-titled solo debut album. I have to admit that since the start, I knew that Camila was going to have the success that she's having, because she's one of the most charming and popular young singer from our times. "Camila" is an album with 11 carchy latin-tropical tracks, with lyrics about self-love, pain, her hometown, relationships and other life issues. My favorite song was "She Loves Control".

ionnalee - Everyone Afraid to Be Forgotten 

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Release date: February 16th, 2018
The Swedish singer and songwriter ionnalee released her but album as solo artists, after letting aside her electronic music and audio visual project iamamiwhoami. ionnalee came back to bless us with her original and magical style. If you haven't hear about her, let me tell you that "Everyone Afraid to Be Forgotten" is an incredible album where you will find raw and unapologetic lyrics, catchy chorus, stunning synth-pop songs, her beautiful and powerful voice. The album has tracks about her personal insecurities, solitude, love and other deep issues. It could be a complex album if it's the first time that you hear it, but with the time, you'll love it. My favorite song was "Not Human".

Hayley Kiyoko – Expectations 

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Release date: March 30th, 2018

"[Expectations are my biggest strength] because I set such high expectations for myself. But it also is my biggest weakness because I’m constantly let down by myself and other people." Told Hayley Kiyoko about her debut album titled "Expectations" and I have to tell you that it was well received from all her fans and critics, because of her production and great lyrics. This is a synth-pop album and each song has its own personality, so it makes it very chill and ecstatic at the same time. On the other hand, she stands as one of the most important artists for the LGBT community, because with her music she's opening the door for more artists as her. My favorite song was "Sleepover".

Cardi B - Invasion of Privacy

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Release date: April 5th, 2018

This list wouldn't be complete without one of the most successful and popular rappers from all the times, Cardi B with her debut album "Invasion of Privacy". In the streaming era, Cardi B started with one of the best decisiones that she ever could take, release her album just in digital (not in CD format) Carbi B is everywhere: TV, radio, internet, everywhere! I really like her "wild" style and how funny she is, I know that we're talking about her music and not about her personallity, but she embodied her essence in her songs. The truth is  "Invasion of Privacy" is a well produced album and that's why it's in this list. My favorite track was "Ring" featuring Kehlani.

Kali Uchis – Isolation 

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Release date: April 6th, 2018

"Isolation" by Colombian-American singer Kali Uchis, was one of the first albums from 2018 that received widespread acclaim from critics, attaining 87/100. Kali isn't only a great songwriter, but also an amazing singer, she has a beautiful-powerful-soft voice tone that give to the songs an "extra". "Isolation" has songs about how she has reached her goals, love, sexuality, about being bitchy, unapologetic, and ambitious. Believe me, the whole record is a masterpiece and it is just the start, I'm pretty sure she will keep blessing us with her unique style. My favorite song was "Tyrant" featuring Jorja Smith.

 Anne-Marie – Speak Your Mind 

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Release date: April 27th, 2018

British singer Anne-Marie released her debut album titled "Speak Your Mind" and that's a perfect title to describe the concept from the whole record. Anne-Marie could be well known as an amazing song collaborator, but as a solo singer she's even better! She has one of the best vocals and her style is very unique, because she's very sassy and honest with her lyrics; she really sing about what she thinks without any filter. "Speak Your Mind" is a pop album with tropical melodies and that kind of upbeat tracks that all we love. My favorite song was  "Can I Get Your Number".

Jorja Smith – Lost & Found 

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Release date: June 8th, 2018

Another new artists that we thank for her existence, because what Jorja Smith did in her debut album "Lost & Found" is glorious. We're in a great era for the R&B and Jorja is one of the best new exponents of this musical genre. What I really liked from this album was not only her vocals, but also the music style; it feels like the 90s R&B, you know, it's very sensual and ecstatic. "Lost & Found" has songs about selflove, relationships, breakups, solitude, and other personal issues. My favorite song was "On Your Own".

Bebe Rexha – Expectations 

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Release date: June 22nd, 2018

"I think I was kind of like…life is so unexpected, I was just happy, I was sad, I was just growing up and learning that in certain things in life you just never know what’s gonna happen, and that’s what this album is about." Said Bebe Rexha about her debut album "Expectations" and it was well described, because during the album Bebe sings about different life issues. Personally, I noticed a musical evolution if we compare it with the previous EPs that she initialy released. "Expectations" has amazing catchy tracks and I like that it has different rhythms, but at the same time is coherent. My favorite song was "Shining Star".

MNEK – Language 

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Release date: September 7th, 2018

One of the most underrated debut album from the year, yet one of the best. British singer-songwriter MNEK released his long-awaited debut studio album "Language" and what a body of work! The whole album is so brilliant and smarth, the production is on point and the lyrics are very sassy and catchy. One thing that I loved from it, is the way in which the songs are linked among them by great transitions. In this album, he's embracing his sexuality and relationships; it could say that they whole record is about discovering love and all the things that it includes. My favorite track was "Correct".

Ella Mai – Ella Mai 

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Release date: October 12th, 2018

Here it comes another talented British presenting us her eponymous debut album "Ella Mai". This is an R&B album and it is another prove that this music genre is growing in the new young artists, it's starting to become more and more popular again. Ella Mai has created an amazing concept with this album, because she uses her name as an acronym to convey the meaning of the album; each letter from her name is like a chapter. Her fresh sound, beautiful voice and skills as songwriter have made her to release one of the best debut albums of 2018. My favorite track was "Dangerous".

These were the 10 best debut albums of 2018 according to me and I really would like to know what do you think about it. Have you every hear one of these? What's your favorite one? Do you agree with the list? Which othe album was missing according you? Let me know your opinion and don't forget to share this post if you liked it.

Click here to listen to the playlist I made in Spotify with the best songs from this 10 best debut albums of 2018

MTV EMA 2016 / Best & Worst Performances & Winers

The MTV Europe Music Awards ("EMAs" or "EMA") are an event presented by MTV Networks Europe which awards prizes to musicians and performers. As all we know, the 2016 MTV Europe Music Awards were held on Sunday 6th, 2016, at the Ahoy Rotterdam in Rotterdam, Netherlands and there were a lot of amazing (or boring) performances and surprising winners. However, I will make a list of the best and worst performances and also, I will write the winners of each category.

And the winners were...

BEST SONG        

Justin Bieber - "Sorry" -- WINNER

BEST VIDEO

The Weeknd ft. Daft Punk - "Starboy" -- WINNER

BEST FEMALE  

Lady Gaga -- WINNER

BEST MALE          

Shawn Mendes -- WINNER  

BEST LIVE                      

Twenty One Pilots -- WINNER

BEST NEW                  

Zara Larsson -- WINNER

BEST POP            

Fifth Harmony  -- WINNER

BEST ROCK        

Coldplay -- WINNER

BEST ALTERNATIVE                    

Twenty One Pilots -- WINNER 

     

BEST HIP HOP    

Drake -- WINNER

BEST ELECTRONIC                  

Martin Garrix -- WINNER

BEST PUSH            

DNCE -- WINNER

BIGGEST FANS              

Justin Bieber -- WINNER

BEST WORLD STAGE

Martin Garrix - Isle of MTV, Malta (2015) -- WINNER

Global Icon Award

Green Day

Best and worst performances: 

1. Anne-Marie - Alarm (Best): I know that she was just walking, but she sang very good and it is a great song, so for me it was one of the best performances.

2. Bruno Mars – 24K Magic (worst): I mean, it was boring, but I have to admit that he sings great.

3. DNCE - Body Moves/Cake by the Ocean (best): It was one of the best performances, because they were very sassy and they were literally singing over the crowd, it was a great first performance for this new band.

Click here to watch it, because it has not been uploaded on Youtube

4. Martin Garrix and Bebe Rexha - In the Name of Love (best): This acoustic version sounds better than the original version, so it was great.

Click here to watch it, because it has not been uploaded on Youtube

5. Shawn Mendes - Mercy (best): Even when I'm not a fan, I have to admit that it is a great song and his performance was perfect.

Click here to watch it, because it has not been uploaded on Youtube

6. Zara Larsson - Lush Life/Ain't My Fault (best): It was very spectacular, because she sang and danced amazingly perfect. We have to remember that she's a new artist and it was her first time in the EMA.

Click here to watch it, because it has not been uploaded on Youtube

7. Green Day - Bang Bang (best): They showed me that they have the same energy that before.

8. The Weeknd - Starboy (worst): We have to admit that it was boring, even when he sang good it wasn't that spectacular as he thought, because I'm pretty sure that he thought it was going to be a great and amazing performance, but it wasn't.

Click here to watch it, because it has not been uploaded on Youtube

9. Kings of Leon - Waste a Moment (best): This is the first time that I like one of their albums and this song is a good one. Talking about their performance, I think it was a good, because the band sounded amazing and Caleb Followill (the singer) sounds the same as in the song of the album.

Click here to watch it, because it has not been uploaded on Youtube

10. Bebe Rexha - I Got You (best): Even when she started singing very low, she get better and she did a great show and I really liked that giant "u" with eyes.

11. Lukas Graham – You're Not There / 7 Years (best): It was almost an acapella performance and Lukas Forchhammer (the singer) did an amazing show, I think it was one of the most emotional performances of the night. 

12. Afrojack - Hey (featuring Fais and Ty Dolla $ign) (worst): Even when it wasn't that bad, it wasn't one of the best performances of the night. It was boring in some parts and entertaining in other (but mainly boring).

Click here to watch it, because it has not been uploaded on Youtube

13. OneRepublic - Let's Hurt Tonight (best): This has become as one of my favorite bands and Let's Hurt Tonight is one of the best songs from their album. Their live performance was great and the rain in the stage was stunning.

Click here to watch it, because it has not been uploaded on Youtube

14. Green Day - American Idiot (best): It was the last performance of the night and as Green Day won the Global Icon Award, they played one of their most iconic and best songs.

What do you think about it, what was your favorite performance? And, what was the most boring? Do you agree with the winners of the night? Leave all your comments and follow me on Twitter and Facebook (@JusSayinggBlog). Don't forget to visit the other posts in this music blog!

Turn on the weekend with these girls / Charli XCX, Dua Lipa & Bebe Rexha

Charli XCX - After The Afterparty
After The Afterparty is the first single from Charli XCX's upcoming third studio album, which features Atlanta rapper Lil Yachty. The song starts like a ballad pop song with a slow track, but after the chorus the beat drops. As all her songs After The Afterparty is pretty catchy and it has great party vibe. I consider Charli as one of the few singer that always write infectious songs, because are so catchy that even if you don't like it, you will be singing it the whole day. Personally, I liked it and it sounds different from her last songs, but it is pretty fresh and enjoyable.

"'Cause after the afterparty, we're gonna keep it goin'

We're gonna rip it up, the neighbours might complain

'Cause after the afterparty, we're gonna stay 'til mornin'

Then when the time is up, we'll do it all again"

Bebe Rexha - I Got You 

The Albanian American singer, songwriter and record producer Bebe Rexha has released the second single from her upcoming debut album, that will be available the next year. I really like her voice, because it is very unique and different. Talking about her music style, I have to say that it isn't like too original. However, this new song is great and is so catchy, but I noticed that her voice sounds distorted or something like that, nevertheless, I'm pretty sure it could be her next hit.

"I'd do the time for you

Tell a lie for you

Yeah, baby, that's what I'd do

I'd walk the line for you"

Dua Lipa - Room For 2

The young English singer Dua Lipa has released a new song called Room For 2, taken from her upcoming debut album. It is set to be released on February 10th, 2017. This new song is slow ballad, where we can notice her different and beautiful voice. I'm pretty sure that Dua will be very known in the next moths, just wait.

"Up and down, it all comes back around

Push and shove, do you feel better now?

Knock, knock, knock

You'll come tumblin' down"

What was your favorite song? Did you liked Charli XCX's new song? Do you like Bebe Rexha's music? What do you think about Dua Lipa's music style? Leave all your comment here and follow me on Twitter and Facebook (@JusSayinggBlog). Don't forget to read the other posts, where you'll find new songs, videos, album reviews and more! 

New singles by Bastille, Martin Garrix & TDCC

Bastille - Fake It

The English indie rock Bastille has released a new single from their upcoming album called "Wild World". It is the second single and twelfth track from it and it sounds fresh. I have to say that I really like their music and their debut album released in 2013, is amazing that's why I'm excited for their upcoming album. I liked this new song, it sounds different, but at the same time it has their unique style.

"Drive around, night time, nowhere to go

Melt me down, I'm like wax to your jokes

Lost and found, knocking heads, laying low

And there's no point reliving crimes to lose this"

Martin Garrix & Bebe Rexha - In The Name Of Love

The Dutch DJ, record producer and musician Martin Garrix joined forces with the American singer Bebe Rexha in his newest track called "In The Name Of Love". Well, he's a DJ, but this new song is more "comercial", because it sounds like a pop song not like an electronic one, but I liked it.

"Would you let me lead you even when you're blind?

In the darkness, in the middle of the night

In the silence, when there's no one by your side

Would you call in the name of love?"

Two Door Cinema Club - Bad Decisions

"Bad Decisions" is the second single from the upcoming album, “Gameshow” by Two Door Cinema Club. This is the second song that I hear from this band and I really like their music style and with this new song it sounds like "Gameshow" will be an amazing album.

"We've got the time

Gonna work its worth and find the perfect crime

You don't need to know what everybody's thinking

Don't get mad at yourself"

My favorite song is...

It was hard to choose one but "Fake It" by Bastille is great!

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