Album Review: NAO - For All We Know

Album cover

Neo Jessica Joshua, better known as Nao, is a British singer-songwriter from East London. Her sound has been described as soul combined with electronic music, funk and R&B. She has released "For All We Know" as her debut album on July 29th, 2016.

I have to say that I'm a new fan of her music, because the first song that I heard, I heard a few days ago. However, I already knew of her existence, thanks to "Superego" song taken from Disclosure's second album "Caracal". But with "Fool to Love" (the first song that I heard), I noticed that she was a great new singer to listen.

"For All We Know" has 18 tracks, which four are short interludes that decorate the album from beginning to end and it has a great vibe with funk beats. "Get to Know Ya" is the second track, but the first song after the intro, is an electro-R&B/funk crossover, with an electronic guitar sound. Personally, the album is very relaxing, but ecstatic at the same time, her voice is so sweet and powerful. You will find songs mainly about love and breakups. "Adore You" (featuring Abhi//Dijon) is the cheesy song, while "In the Morning" is the strongest song, because of its message that talks about a woman who realized that she doesn't love her lover anymore and she has to let him go. It also has an electronic beat that makes it more dramatic. This track is followed up by "Trophy" (featuring A.K. Paul), I love its message and the guitar sounds great! 

"Bad Blood" is the next song and it was the second song that I heard. I have to admit that with this song she reminded me to AlunaGeorge's music style. However, once I heard the whole album, I realized that NAO's music is truly different, it's not even similar, both are great and unique.

“Dywm” is the eleventh song off NAO’s debut album and it is my favorite one, I love its rhythm and the lyrics are beautiful:

"So you heard it all before

And I haven't even told you

That you’re more than I adore

It's so clear that it's outrageous"

This song is for those who have a crush. While, "Happy" and "We Don't Give A" are like those songs that makes you feel better. 

"For All We Know" is one of the best albums debut of the year and NAO shines in the whole album, because of her voice and her original music style. The whole album is a masterpiece, the songs will touch your heart. Do yourself a favor, listen this album.

NAO - For All We Know: ★★★★★  

I would like to know your opinion about it. Do you like NAO's music style? Did you already listen to this album? What was your favorite song? 

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You Should Listen to... BANKS

Every Wednesday will be day of "You Should Listen to..." as part of the new sections from Jus' Sayingg and today, I decided to talk about BANKS:

Jillian Rose Banks, known simply as Banks, is an American singer and songwriter from Orange County, California. 

About her music: 

Genres: Alternative R&B, trip hop, alternative pop.

Discography: 

Goddess (2014) (Debut album)

The Altar (Upcoming album 2016) 

Her most famous songs: "Waiting Game" "Beggin for Thread" 

I decided to talk about Banks for several reasons, such as, she is pretty talented as songwriter, her tone of voice is unique, she sings songs full of truth, she has a unique music style and because I really like her and I think that you should know her, she worth it.

The first song that I heard was "This Is What It Feels Like", a dark pop ballad with electronic beats and catchy lyrics, this song is so ecstatic. I remember that when she released "Goddess", her debut album, I downloaded in the first day of its release, because I wanted to see if the album was as good as the song and I found unforgetable ballads with beautiful lyrics. 

Cover of her debut album

For those who didn't know, she's about to release her second studio album and I'm very excited, because the three songs that she has released from it, are so different to each other, so it means that "The Altar" (the title of the upcoming album) will have different music genres and messages.

So, if it's the first time you hear about Banks, don't worry! Never is too late to start listening to a new artist, actually, you are in the best moment, because she is about to starting a new era.

I will publish her newest single called "Gemini Feed" that is amazing, take a listen!

Tell me, did you like this new section? Do you already knew Banks? What's your favorite Banks' song? (If you know her) Write all your comments and follow me and visit me daily for more new posts.

Charlie Puth without Selena & Ariana singing live!

Charlie Puth - We Don't Talk Anymore

Charlie Puth has published the official music video for "We Don't Talk Anymore" (feat. Selena Gomez), single taken from his debut album. This song is great, since the first that I heard it, I liked it and the video is perfect for the song. However, I don't know why Selena isn't on it, just her voice.

"I just heard you found the one you've been looking

You've been looking for

I wish I would have known that wasn't me

Cause even after all this time I still wonder"

Ariana Grande - Into You (Lyric Video)

Ariana has published a lyric video of her latest single "Into You", but this time acapella and we can see her singing it! I really like this song and she's so amazing as singer. I don't understand why there are people that don't like her or that say that she can't sing or that everything is autotune and is not! She can sing, she can be a great performer and this song is grande!

"Oh baby, look what you started

The temperature's rising in here

Is this gonna happen?

Been waiting and waiting for you to make a move

Before I make a move"

The music video of the day is...

Personally, I consider Ariana Grande as one of the best artist nowadays and this lyric video is pretty good, because we can see her singing live, at the same time that we read the lyrics of the song, so her video is the winner today.

But tell me, what was your favorite music video? Follow me and visit me daily for more interesting posts.

Top Five Videos: Katy Perry

Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson, known professionally as Katy Perry, is an American singer and songwriter that has published two of the most viewed music videos of the story, I'm talking about "Roar" and "Dark Horse". However, it wasn't the reason that made me choose her today. I decided to present you her top five videos, because she's about to release the music video for her latest single "Rise", taken from her upcoming fifth studio album.

I will chose just five videos, that personally are her best music videos. Furthermore, I will give you some interesting facts about them.

5. Katy Perry - Hot N Cold

This ascended to the top 10 of the Adult Contemporary chart in its 34th week, marking the longest climb to the top 10 by a female artist. 

"You change your mind like a girl changes clothes

Yeah, you PMS like a bitch

I would know

And you overthink, always speak cryptically"

4. Katy Perry - California Gurls (ft. Snoop Dogg)

The song's music video was directed by Mathew Cullen, the founder of Los Angeles-based production company Motion Theory. It is a candy-coated sweet affair featuring a whole lot of confectioneries but not so much of California.

"You could travel the world

But nothing comes close to the golden coast

Once you party with us

You'll be falling in love, oh oh"

3. Katy Perry - Wide Awake

Perry penned the song specifically for her Katy Perry: Part of Me movie. "I was doing this movie and they asked me if I wanted to write an end-title song for the movie," she told MTV News, "and I was like, 'I know exactly what I want to say.'

"Yeah, I was in the dark

I was falling hard

With an open heart

I'm wide awake"

2. Katy Perry - Unconditionally 

"I love this song because not only can it be a romantic, intimate song, but it can be about the type of love that a mother has when she sees her first child, or best friends or partners," Perry added. "It's a transcendent love, it's not just relationship status."

"Come just as you are to me

Don't need apologies

Know that you are worthy

I'll take your bad days with your good"

1. Katy Perry - Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)

The song's music video was filmed in May 2011. Perry created for the clip a nerdy 13-year-old alter-ego named Kathy Beth Terry, who is fond of astronomy and '90s teenage heartthrobs. 

Personally, this is my favorite music video by Katy Perry and the song is also one of my favorite ones. 

"Pictures of last night ended up online

I'm screwed, oh well

It's a blacked out blur, but I'm pretty sure it ruled

Damn"

Hey readers! Tell me, what is your favorite music video by Katy Perry? Remember that you can leave here your comments and follow me on Twitter and Facebook. Share this post if you like it and visit me daily for more interesting information.

Upcoming Album: Young the Giant - Home of the Strange

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"Home of the Strange" is the title from the upcoming third studio album by American rock band that formed in Irvine, California, in 2004. It will be available on August 12th, 2016 and you can pre-order it on iTunes.

Young the Giant already released four tracks from their upcoming album, "Amerika" was released as the lead single followed by "Something to Believe In". However, "Jungle Youth" and "Titus Was Born" were released as promotional singles.

I'm very excited for this album, because even when it will be the first album that I listen from them, I have heard those four songs from it and are amazing, so I think that "Home of the Strange" will be memorable.

Tracklist:

1. Amerika

2. Something to Believe In

3 .Elsewhere

4. Mr. Know-It-All

5. Jungle Youth

6. Titus Was Born

7. Repeat

8. Silvertongue

9. Art Exhibit

10. Nothing's Over

11. Home of the Strange

I would like to know. Are you excited for this album? Do you like Young the Giant's music? Write here your comments about it, share this post and follow me on Twitter and Facebook. Don't forget to visiting me daily!

Pre-order it on iTunes

Album Review: ZHU - Generationwhy

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The Chinese American electronic musician, record producer, and singer ZHU, has released his debut album "Generationwhy". His debut album Generationwhy was released on July 29th, 2016.

I listen to ZHU's music since he released "Automatic", featuring AlunaGeorge as the lead single from the EP "Genesis Series", released in 2015, it was the reason that made me start listening to this talented musician. When I found out that he was working in his debut album, I got really excited, because "Genesis Series" was amazing EP, but it was not enought for me, I wanted more songs. 

So, after this little introduction of how I discovered him, I will begin with the album review.

"Generationwhy" begins with the "Intro (Neon City)", it samples an audio of the American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist Maya Angelou saying a verse of her poem “Still I Rise”. The poesy is included in And Still I Rise, her third volume of poetry. Followed up by "Cold Blooded" (featuring Jaymes Young), a song about an addictive relationship and as all his songs, it has a "dark" sound. In fact, ZHU's music is characterised for its dark sound, neo-noir aesthetic and the synth inspired sounds of the 80’s, that makes it an album very misterious and sexual.

In fact, "sexual" is one of the main characteristics in "Generationwhy", actually, I can say that several songs (or the whole album) would be perfect for a night with your lover, you know what I mean. However, I chose the most sexual songs, that will make you have an unforgetable night. The first one is "In The Morning" (it is my favorite song), followed by "Electrify Me", "Numb" (which has an amazing intro), "Reaching" (featuring Nikola Bedingfield). However, personally "Palm of My Hand" is the king of the sexual songs that you can find in his debut album, it has an acstatic guitar solo and the girl speaking in French, makes it hotter as hell.

But if you are alone (I mean if you don't have a lover), don't worry! There are more songs with a different message, not everything is about love and sex. For instance, "Money" that is about love too!... The truth is that the whole album is about love and sex, but in this song ZHU sings about it in a different way (I guess). While, "Hometown Girl" (featuring Jaymes Young), is like the "saddest" track, because it talks about someone he trusts and love, but for one reason or another, he isn’t with her and has has been trying to fill the void with “get around girls”. On the other hand, the last two tracks are about life and how we live it. The penultimate song called "Good Life" (featuring Adam Schmalholz & Broods), where I found a beautiful verse, that says: 

"You think you hurt me, but I promise I was letting you

They say we're all one, but where have we been headed to

I'd rather die free than have to live inside a petting zoo

I am the journey that I'm getting to"

The album ends with the song that gives the album title, "Generationwhy" that is a good song about live our life without feel ashamed, I loved its beat and it has a great vibe.

To finish, I am pretty sure that ZHU's debut album is one of the best of this music genre released in 2016 and he has made unforgetable tracks with great messages and ecstatic melodies. Well done ZHU.

 ZHU - Generationwhy (Album): ★★★★★  

I would like to know your opinion about it. Do you like ZHU's music style? Did you already listen to this album? What was your favorite song? 

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Electronic videos: Broods & More!

NAO - Girlfriend

Neo Jessica Joshua, better known as Nao, is a British singer-songwriter from East London. Who has published the music video for "Girlfriend", song taken from her debut album "For All We Know", available now! The song talks about NAO’s craving for a man, and her desperation for a love that can “make her fly” and the video is perfect for this R&B song.

"Feels like pretty doesn't know me

Only shows up when I'm lonely

Through the tears of imperfection

The mirror knows"

AlunaGeorge - Mean What I Mean (feat. Leikeli47 and Dreezy)

“Mean What I Mean” is the fourth single from AlunaGeorge’s sophomore album "I Remember". The song and video are pretty good and I'm so excited for this new era of AlunaGeorge.

"Not the time, and I'm not playing

I know you've seen the signs, don't wanna read them

It's not fine, it's not okay

Boy all you gotta do right now is listen"

Broods - Heartlines

The amazing music duo from Nelson, New Zealand Broods, have published the music video for their latest single "Heartlines", from their newest album called "Conscious". This song is amazing, actually, the whole album is great (is one of the best of 2016, according to me) and the music video is perfect for the message of the song. It was co-written by fellow Kiwi musician Ella Yelich O'Connor, aka Lorde. It has been described as “one of perhaps the greatest pop moments of the new album”.

"We could fool the datelines

We could jump the statelines

I don't always play nice

But I wanna feel your heartlines"

Rihanna - Goodnight Gotham

As you know, Rihanna published something like a "music video" for the track "Goodnight Gotham", taken from the deluxe edition of "ANTI". It contains a sample of Florence and the Machine’s “Only If For a Night.” During an interview, Florence revealed some information on how the addition of her song came about:

I was so thrilled, ‘cause I’m such a huge fan. … She’d sent me the song and I said, like 'Of course,’ but we never actually managed to speak. I mean, we’ve met before, but we’ve never managed to speak in person about it … We were both really happy. … It’s one of my favorite songs Ceremonials, and I love it when stuff like that happens. When people reimagine your music, I love it when it has all these different forms."

The music video of the day is...

I think that Broods did an amazing video for "Heartlines", I like the song and the video is perfect.

What about you?! What's your favorite music video from this list? Leave a comment and follow me!

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!

C'mon readers, write your comments about what was your favorite song and follow me on Twitter and Facebook. Don't forget to visit me daily and share it with friends.

New sections for Jus Sayingg

In order to have better content, I decided to select like a "topic" for each week day. Without leaving aside other content such as news, new songs and / or music videos.

So the following list has the "topic" for each day:

Monday - K-pop Zone
On Monday I will post the newest music videos and songs of this musical genre originating in South Korea.

Tuesday – The top five videos of…

I will make a list of the best five music videos from any singer, DJ, band, etc. And also I will write some fun facts about the video number one of the list (the artist will be chosen randomly).

Wednesday – You Should Listen to…

On Wednesday, I will talk about a singer, band, DJ, duo, etc. that aren't very "comercial". Of course, I will give information about his / her / their music, their most famous songs, why you should start listen to his / her / they music and all that kind of stuff.

Thursday – My Collection

As I been doing it these last weeks, I write about the CDs that are part of my collection.

Friday – Live Performance

On Friday, I will search on YouTube a live performace about any artist that I like and I will give you some information about it. 

Saturday – The 10 best songs by…

I will make a list of the ten best songs (according to me) about any artist.

Sunday – Pushing You

With your help, I will talk about a new singer, band, DJ or somebody that makes music, giving you information about the new artist's music style and more information about them. 

But tell me, do you like this idea? Would you like to find information about more topics? Let's keep in touch and follow me on Twitter and Facebook, also share and visit daily this blog.

And the nominees are... MTV VMA 2016!

As every years, MTV has revealed the nominees for the Video Music Awards of this year! Beyoncé is leading this year’s nominees, with eleven nominations! Followed by Adele and her eight nominations. The 2016 MTV Video Music Awards will air live from Madison Square Garden on Sunday, August 28 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

I have to say that I'm not very excited for the awards of this year, because is always like very predictable to know who will win (I think that Beyoncé will win at least five awards #JusSayingg). However, I will write brackets which video should win, according to me. Furthermore, you can start voting for your favorite video.

VIDEO OF THE YEAR

• Adele - “Hello”
• Beyoncé – “Formation” (This video should win)
• Drake – “Hotline Bling”
• Justin Bieber – “Sorry”
• Kanye West – “Famous”

BEST FEMALE VIDEO

• Adele – “Hello”
• Beyoncé – “Hold Up” (This video could win)
• Sia – “Cheap Thrills”
• Ariana Grande – “Into You” (This video should win)
• Rihanna ft. Drake – “Work” (short version)

BEST MALE VIDEO

• Drake – “Hotline Bling” (This video should win)
• Bryson Tiller – “Don’t”
• Calvin Harris ft. Rihanna – “This Is What You Came For”
• Kanye West – “Famous”
• The Weeknd – “Can’t Feel My Face” (This video could win)

BEST COLLABORATION

• Beyoncé ft. Kendrick Lamar – “Freedom” (This video should win)
• Fifth Harmony ft. Ty Dolla $ign – “Work From Home”
• Ariana Grande ft. Lil Wayne – “Let Me Love You”
• Calvin Harris ft. Rihanna – “This Is What You Came For”
• Rihanna ft. Drake – “Work” (short version) (This video could win)

BEST HIP HOP VIDEO

• Drake – “Hotline Bling” (This video should win)
• Desiigner – “Panda”
• Bryson Tiller – “Don’t”
• Chance The Rapper ft. Saba – “Angels”
• 2 Chainz – “Watch Out"

BEST POP VIDEO

• Adele – “Hello”
• Beyoncé – “Formation” (This video should win)
• Justin Bieber – “Sorry” (This video could win)
• Alessia Cara – “Wild Things”
• Ariana Grande – “Into You”

BEST ROCK VIDEO

• All Time Low – “Missing You”
• Coldplay – “Adventure Of A Lifetime”
• Fall Out Boy ft. Demi Lovato – “Irresistible”
• twenty one pilots – “Heathens”
• Panic! At The Disco – “Victorious” (This video should win)

BEST ELECTRONIC VIDEO

• Calvin Harris & Disciples – “How Deep Is Your Love” (This video should win)
• 99 Souls ft. Destiny’s Child & Brandy – “The Girl Is Mine”
• Mike Posner – “I Took A Pill In Ibiza”
• Afrojack – “SummerThing!”
• The Chainsmokers ft. Daya – “Don’t Let Me Down”

BREAKTHROUGH LONG FORM VIDEO

• Florence + The Machine – The Odyssey
• Beyoncé – Lemonade (This video should win)
• Justin Bieber – PURPOSE: The Movement
• Chris Brown – Royalty
• Troye Sivan – Blue Neighbourhood Trilogy

BEST NEW ARTIST

• Bryson Tiller
• Desiigner
• Zara Larsson
• Lukas Graham
• DNCE (I would like that DNCE win this category)

PROFESSIONAL CATEGORIES

BEST ART DIRECTION

• Beyoncé – “Hold Up” (Production Designer: Jason Hougaard) (This video should win)
• Fergie – “M.I.L.F. $” (Production Designer: Alexander Delgado) (This video could win)
• Drake – “Hotline Bling” (Production Designer: Jeremy MacFarlane)
• David Bowie – “Blackstar” (Production Designer: Jan Houllevigue)
• Adele – “Hello” (Production Designer: Colombe Raby)

BEST CHOREOGRAPHY

• Beyoncé – “Formation” (Choreographer: Chris Grant, JaQuel Knight, Dana Foglia) (This choreography should win)
• Missy Elliott ft. Pharrell – “WTF (Where They From)” (Choreographer: Hi-Hat)
• Beyoncé – “Sorry” (Choreographer: Chris Grant, JaQuel Knight, Dana Foglia, Anthony Burrell, Beyoncé Knowles Carter)
• FKA Twigs – “M3LL155X” (Choreographer: FKA Twigs) (But FKA is a great dancer too)
• Florence + The Machine – “Delilah” (Choreographer: Holly Blakey)

BEST DIRECTION

• Beyoncé – “Formation” (Director: Melina Matsoukas) (This video could win)
• Coldplay – “Up&Up” (Director: Vania Heymann, Gal Muggia)
• Adele – “Hello” (Director: Xavier Dolan)
• David Bowie – “Lazarus” (Director: Johan Renck)
• Tame Impala – “The Less I Know The Better” (Director: Canada) (This video should win)

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

• Beyoncé – “Formation” (Cinematographer: Malik Sayeed)
• Adele – “Hello” (Cinematographer: André Turpin) (This video could win)
• David Bowie – “Lazarus” (Cinematographer: Crille Forsberg)
• Alesso – “I Wanna Know” (Cinematographer: Corey Jennings)
• Ariana Grande – “Into You” (Cinematographer: Paul Laufer) (This video should win)

BEST EDITING

• Beyoncé – “Formation” (Editor: Jeff Selis)
• Adele – “Hello” (Editor: Xavier Dolan)
• Fergie – “M.I.L.F. $” (Editor: Vinnie Hobbs)
• David Bowie – “Lazarus” (Editor: Johan Söderberg)
• Ariana Grande – “Into You” (Editor: Hannah Lux Davis) (This video should win)

BEST VISUAL EFFECTS

• Coldplay – “Up&Up” (VFX Editor: Vania Heymann) (This video should win)
• FKA Twigs – “M3LL155X” (VFX Editor: Lewis Saunders, Jihoon Yoo)
• Adele – “Send My Love (To Your New Lover)” (VFX Editor: Sam Sneade)
• The Weeknd – “Can’t Feel My Face” (VFX Editor: Bryan Smaller)
• Zayn – “PILLOWTALK” (VFX Editor: David Smith)

The 2016 MTV Video Music Awards will air live from New York’s Madison Square Garden on Sunday, August 28 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. 

But tell me, are you excited for the VMAs of this year? Who's your favorite music video to win "Video of the Year"? Using the hastag #JusSayingg on Twitter you can answer me to those questions. Don't forget to share this post with friends and to visit me daily for more news.

Vote here!