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Justin Bieber has said that he wants to pull a Justin Timberlake on his next album. So what exactly does that mean? His longtime vocal producer, Kuk Harrell, spoke to MTV News about the early stages of Bieber's next release.
"The only conversation we've had about Justin's album that we're about to do is it's really important that it's the proper transition because we've seen him [with] 'Baby,' now we're watching him grow up," said Harrell, who has also worked with Rihanna on her Talk That Talk record. "And we can't just throw him into the adult game right away. It has to be the proper transition. There's a record in between."
With further details on this next album being kept under wraps, Bieber is busy celebrating the holidays. He's slated to release his video for "All I Want for Christmas," co-starring Mariah Carey, on Wednesday. Harrell worked with Bieber on his Under the Mistletoe LP and says agreeing to do a Christmas album with the teen phenomenon was an easy yes.
"That's why I think this Christmas album was really important because it gave everybody the opportunity to hear him, see him and get used to his voice changing," he said. "That was a huge thing going into this album. We were able to get a running start on where he's at vocally 'cause it's a natural thing. When his proper album comes out, everybody's going to really be looking at that."
What will be noticeably different on this next album, which was teased on his holiday album, is that Bieber's voice will be much deeper. So does Harrell think it'll be changing a lot more for this next record? "I think he's pretty good right now," he said. "It's just a matter of him settling [into] where he is."
Regardless of what magic does end up making the final cut on this album, which Bieber has said may include work from Drake and Kanye West, Harrell notes that the 17-year-old is "always willing to bring a new fire.
"The only conversation we've had about Justin's album that we're about to do is it's really important that it's the proper transition because we've seen him [with] 'Baby,' now we're watching him grow up," said Harrell, who has also worked with Rihanna on her Talk That Talk record. "And we can't just throw him into the adult game right away. It has to be the proper transition. There's a record in between."
With further details on this next album being kept under wraps, Bieber is busy celebrating the holidays. He's slated to release his video for "All I Want for Christmas," co-starring Mariah Carey, on Wednesday. Harrell worked with Bieber on his Under the Mistletoe LP and says agreeing to do a Christmas album with the teen phenomenon was an easy yes.
"That's why I think this Christmas album was really important because it gave everybody the opportunity to hear him, see him and get used to his voice changing," he said. "That was a huge thing going into this album. We were able to get a running start on where he's at vocally 'cause it's a natural thing. When his proper album comes out, everybody's going to really be looking at that."
What will be noticeably different on this next album, which was teased on his holiday album, is that Bieber's voice will be much deeper. So does Harrell think it'll be changing a lot more for this next record? "I think he's pretty good right now," he said. "It's just a matter of him settling [into] where he is."
Regardless of what magic does end up making the final cut on this album, which Bieber has said may include work from Drake and Kanye West, Harrell notes that the 17-year-old is "always willing to bring a new fire.
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After a busy year releasing singles, touring the UK, Festivals, first international show in Paris and press and radio coverage from BBC Introducing Sussex, Music Week, NME and XFM Brighton Indie five piece MUNICH get ready to play their last London show of the year which is already looking to be a busy night.
Munich have also spent the last couple of months at home Writing, recording & producing their new demo material which has really got the music industry talking and tracks which they will be showcasing on the night. You may be able to track a free download a track in December if you're lucky.
The London show takes part on the 15th December at Kings Cross MONTO WATER RATS.
Advance Tickets are £6/ £8 on the door and purchased from Ticket Web.
The Night kicks off at 7pm ' 11.30 with Munich on around 7.30.
To be in with a chance of winning 1000 CDs including rare, signed and promotional copies simply 'like' our Award Winning facebook page here!
Munich have also spent the last couple of months at home Writing, recording & producing their new demo material which has really got the music industry talking and tracks which they will be showcasing on the night. You may be able to track a free download a track in December if you're lucky.
The London show takes part on the 15th December at Kings Cross MONTO WATER RATS.
Advance Tickets are £6/ £8 on the door and purchased from Ticket Web.
The Night kicks off at 7pm ' 11.30 with Munich on around 7.30.
To be in with a chance of winning 1000 CDs including rare, signed and promotional copies simply 'like' our Award Winning facebook page here!
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Electronic Arts' has rounded up top UK music talent to take part in a Celebrity Need for Speed' racing tournament.
In this gaming version of ʻBattle of the Bandsʼ, JLS, Rizzle Kicks, Loick Essien, Labrinth and Starboy Nathan are seen playing Need for Speed': The Run against the clock, in a series of filmed gaming sessions recording their lap times.
So far Loick Essien, Starboy Nathan and Rizzle Kicks have been at the wheel and the Brighton boys are topping the leader board.
This Friday it's the turn of JLS, so tune into the Need for Speed Facebook page to see if they can steel Rizzle Kicks' racing crown.
Video: Loick Essien's Need for Speed Challenge
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJ47yMyagAI
Video: Starboy Nathan's Need for Speed Challenge
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9aK7pnl86s
Video: Rizzle Kicks' Need for Speed Challenge
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAouIXYjBi8
Need for Speed: The Run is available to buy now on Xbox 360®, PC, PlayStation®3, Wii' and Nintendo 3DS. Rated PEGI 7 on Wii and Nintendo 3DS and PEGI 16 on PC, Xbox 360 and PS3. See www.pegi.info for more information.
In this gaming version of ʻBattle of the Bandsʼ, JLS, Rizzle Kicks, Loick Essien, Labrinth and Starboy Nathan are seen playing Need for Speed': The Run against the clock, in a series of filmed gaming sessions recording their lap times.
So far Loick Essien, Starboy Nathan and Rizzle Kicks have been at the wheel and the Brighton boys are topping the leader board.
This Friday it's the turn of JLS, so tune into the Need for Speed Facebook page to see if they can steel Rizzle Kicks' racing crown.
Video: Loick Essien's Need for Speed Challenge
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJ47yMyagAI
Video: Starboy Nathan's Need for Speed Challenge
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9aK7pnl86s
Video: Rizzle Kicks' Need for Speed Challenge
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAouIXYjBi8
Need for Speed: The Run is available to buy now on Xbox 360®, PC, PlayStation®3, Wii' and Nintendo 3DS. Rated PEGI 7 on Wii and Nintendo 3DS and PEGI 16 on PC, Xbox 360 and PS3. See www.pegi.info for more information.
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Nero, one of the biggest names in dance music, release their brand new single Reaching Out on 19th December.
Reaching Out is taken from their #1 album Welcome Reality which recently hit Gold, driven by the hit singles Me & You, Guilt and the Promises (which also reached #1 in the UK single charts).
Reaching Out, released on Chase & Status' label MTA Records, samples a Hall & Oates classic and was Hottest Record In The World on Zane Lowe's Radio 1 show on Wednesday 2nd November. This year has been an incredible year for Nero ' they are the only British dance act of 2011 to have a #1 album and Promises was the first ever UK dubstep #1 single. Nero were recently nominated for Best New Act at the prestigious Q Awards last month.
The band played some of the UK's biggest festivals this summer including Glastonbury, Bestival, Reading and Wireless to name a few, as well selling out their first headline UK tour in October, which included a show-stopping performance at the Electric Ballroom on 18th October. Following their headline dates, Nero have been supporting Tinie Tempah on his Autumn arena tour. Nero recently joined their label managers Chase & Status at the UKF: Bass Culture Event at Alexandra Palace on 25th November.
Nero are Joe Ray and Dan Stephens.
Catch them live on their 'Second Reality' Tour:
Thursday 8th March - Newcastle O2 Academy
Friday 9th March - Leeds O2 Academy
Saturday 10th March - Liverpool University
Tuesday 13th March - Bristol Motion
Thursday 15th March - Leicester O2 Academy
Friday 16th March - Manchester Academy
Saturday 17th March - Southampton Guildhall
Sunday 18th March - Birmingham HMV Institute
Monday 19th March - Glasgow O2 ABC
Wednesday 21st March - Dublin Academy
Thursday 22nd March - Cardiff University Great Hall
Friday 23rd March - Norwich UEA
Saturday 24th March - London O2 Academy Brixton
Reaching Out is taken from their #1 album Welcome Reality which recently hit Gold, driven by the hit singles Me & You, Guilt and the Promises (which also reached #1 in the UK single charts).
Reaching Out, released on Chase & Status' label MTA Records, samples a Hall & Oates classic and was Hottest Record In The World on Zane Lowe's Radio 1 show on Wednesday 2nd November. This year has been an incredible year for Nero ' they are the only British dance act of 2011 to have a #1 album and Promises was the first ever UK dubstep #1 single. Nero were recently nominated for Best New Act at the prestigious Q Awards last month.
The band played some of the UK's biggest festivals this summer including Glastonbury, Bestival, Reading and Wireless to name a few, as well selling out their first headline UK tour in October, which included a show-stopping performance at the Electric Ballroom on 18th October. Following their headline dates, Nero have been supporting Tinie Tempah on his Autumn arena tour. Nero recently joined their label managers Chase & Status at the UKF: Bass Culture Event at Alexandra Palace on 25th November.
Nero are Joe Ray and Dan Stephens.
Catch them live on their 'Second Reality' Tour:
Thursday 8th March - Newcastle O2 Academy
Friday 9th March - Leeds O2 Academy
Saturday 10th March - Liverpool University
Tuesday 13th March - Bristol Motion
Thursday 15th March - Leicester O2 Academy
Friday 16th March - Manchester Academy
Saturday 17th March - Southampton Guildhall
Sunday 18th March - Birmingham HMV Institute
Monday 19th March - Glasgow O2 ABC
Wednesday 21st March - Dublin Academy
Thursday 22nd March - Cardiff University Great Hall
Friday 23rd March - Norwich UEA
Saturday 24th March - London O2 Academy Brixton
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Adele has been using a special phone application to help her speak.
The British singer underwent surgery on her throat a few weeks ago and has been told to rest her voice by doctors.
She loves talking to friends though, so has come up with a novel way to ensure she is still heard. Adele has downloaded a special application on her phone which says anything she types in out loud.
'She's been using the speaking app to buy coffee at Starbucks and to order cabs,' a source explained to British newspaper The Sun.
'It is far easier to communicate using it rather than writing everything down on paper and showing people.'
Adele had a vocal cord haemorrhage which was operated on in Boston, America, in early November. She is still in the city as she recuperates, but has assured fans the surgery was a success.
'I have absolutely no choice but to recuperate properly and fully, or I risk damaging my voice forever,' the star explained.
The 23-year-old singer has previously been forced to cancel shows due to her illness.
It was recently reported she will return to the stage next month on British talent programme The X Factor, where she will apparently sing with one of the finalists.
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Adele has been using a special phone application to help her speak.
The British singer underwent surgery on her throat a few weeks ago and has been told to rest her voice by doctors.
She loves talking to friends though, so has come up with a novel way to ensure she is still heard. Adele has downloaded a special application on her phone which says anything she types in out loud.
'She's been using the speaking app to buy coffee at Starbucks and to order cabs,' a source explained to British newspaper The Sun.
'It is far easier to communicate using it rather than writing everything down on paper and showing people.'
Adele had a vocal cord haemorrhage which was operated on in Boston, America, in early November. She is still in the city as she recuperates, but has assured fans the surgery was a success.
'I have absolutely no choice but to recuperate properly and fully, or I risk damaging my voice forever,' the star explained.
The 23-year-old singer has previously been forced to cancel shows due to her illness.
It was recently reported she will return to the stage next month on British talent programme The X Factor, where she will apparently sing with one of the finalists.
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Bono was 'terrified' the first time he met Alicia Keys.
The U2 star was supporting Alicia yesterday at the premiere of her documentary, Keep a Child Alive with Alicia Keys.
The film follows Alicia and five Americans as they travel to South Africa during last year's soccer World Cup.
It airs on the Showtime channel on December 1, which is World AIDS Day.
Bono first met the songstress in 2001 when they recorded a cover of Marvin Gaye's classic song What's Going On.
'I was terrified the moment I met her. I was shaking in my boots," he said in an interview with USA Today. "I was very moved by her singing of course, but what was interesting was the hard questions afterwards, and I think it's those hard questions that she asks that lead her.'
Alicia started the charity Keep a Child Alive in 2003. It assists those affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa and India.
Bono was full of praise for Alicia and said she has "lioness energy".
He said it takes a great deal of intellectual skill to run your own charity successfully.
"Everyone's got heart, but actually you have to have the head for this," he explained. "You have to be tough and strategic, you have to be demanding, the money has to be spent well. So all these things take a certain intellectual rigor."
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Bono was 'terrified' the first time he met Alicia Keys.
The U2 star was supporting Alicia yesterday at the premiere of her documentary, Keep a Child Alive with Alicia Keys.
The film follows Alicia and five Americans as they travel to South Africa during last year's soccer World Cup.
It airs on the Showtime channel on December 1, which is World AIDS Day.
Bono first met the songstress in 2001 when they recorded a cover of Marvin Gaye's classic song What's Going On.
'I was terrified the moment I met her. I was shaking in my boots," he said in an interview with USA Today. "I was very moved by her singing of course, but what was interesting was the hard questions afterwards, and I think it's those hard questions that she asks that lead her.'
Alicia started the charity Keep a Child Alive in 2003. It assists those affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa and India.
Bono was full of praise for Alicia and said she has "lioness energy".
He said it takes a great deal of intellectual skill to run your own charity successfully.
"Everyone's got heart, but actually you have to have the head for this," he explained. "You have to be tough and strategic, you have to be demanding, the money has to be spent well. So all these things take a certain intellectual rigor."
