Discovered AJ Rafael when I was looking for christmas songs on youtube, another young talent I must say.
Currently studying in Berklee College of Music and his first single “I Just Want You” is out on iTunes already.
Pretty cute song ! Especially when it’s played with Ukulele !
I Just Want You – AJ Rafael
Theres something I gotta say to you
But im so afraid of what you’ll doo
Ohhhh
I’ll just admit this to you now
That Im stuck on you like glue somehow
Don’t wanna feel so cold inside
I wanna feel the warmth that I feel with you all the time
Surrounding me just like the wind
Cuz youre the one who makes me sing
Help me find myself like how I found you oh
I need you so we can live happily too ohh
I just want you
I wanna go out with you tonight
A picnic with candlelight
I might just hold you tight
Tell me you wanna be my queen
If not its ok a princess seems just my type I promise I’ll be there tonight
I’ll keep you warm in winter’s white
And in the summer walks on beach sound nice
I want you now to talk with on the phone for hours at a time
Baby I just want you to be mine all mine
I wanna be ur valentine ur Christmas wish ur pickup line
I wanna be the one who knows about ur friends and foes and the tv shows you love
Look above the stars spell out ur name with an exclamation point at the end of the day ur the one who makes me say
I liked his collaboration with Jane Lui and Gerald Ko “Do you hear what I hear” as well, beautiful voices !
So here’s an additional video for this week’s Artist of the Week ! Merry Christmas !!
Just a quick one since I’m taking a short break from school work and came across this brilliant music video from Meeting Of Important People !
As you can see in the video, everything was built out of cardboard ! Apparently the entire set took 2 weeks (8 hours a day) to build with an average of 5 volunteers working on it. (By the way, the set was taken back for recycling after the shoot.) The entire stop animation took about 3 weeks to complete.
I like how they put together everything and “Brittney Lane Don’t Care” is a great song from the indie-rock/pop band ! Very quirky with the nonsensical lyrics, yet so appealing !
A creative and visually intricate video that proves great directors don’t need to do just films !
Meeting of Important People – Brittney Lane Don’t Care
that kid/ joe klein
born in 1989
studied in northside
the college of the king’s design
landed a gold mine
he’s buried ‘neath a crossroad sign
i really don’t mind
it’s happened since the dawn of time
brittney lane don’t care
brittney lane don’t care
and it’s all on a dare
and the reins are hers
the cure ain’t taking
i’ll tell you what you oughta do
why give it all up
if no-one’s giving up for you?
brittney lane don’t care
brittney lane don’t care
and it’s all on a dare
and the reins are hers
allison don’t care
allison don’t care
and the wind’s in her hair
like at valley fair
anyway you gotta’ be free
you’re holding onto bottles
loves a girl he just met
but i don’t think he will for long
that kid/ right there
he’s the one who should be scared
that kid/ right there
he’s the one who’s got the stare
brittney lane don’t care
brittney lane don’t care
and it’s all on a dare
and the reins are hers
allison don’t care
sebastian don’t care
stephanie don’t care
blah blah blah don’t care
I was chatting with the boyfriend yesterday about how Imogen Heap‘s “Hide and Seek” is a really good song, legendary in fact ! It’s so good that the song has tons of covers and Jason Derulo has a remix version of it, well in a way it’s considered remix to me, called “Whatcha Say”.
Despite being a ’88 baby, he’s doing really well in his songwriting-singing career ! Typical Pop/R&B/Hip Hop music that is always high in demand in the market. I thought his remix version of “Hide and Seek” was not too bad but I prefer the original by Imogen Heap of course ! What do you think ? (It’s #10 on the billboard chart by the way!)
Whatcha say – Jason Derulo
wha- wha- what did she say
Mmmm whatcha say,
Mmm that you only meant well?
well of course you did
Mmmm whatcha say,
Mmmm that it’s all for the best?
of course it is
I was so wrong for so long
only tryin to please myself (myself)
girl, i was caught up in her lust
when i dont really want no one else
so, no i know i should of treated you better
but me and you were meant to last forever
so let me in (let me in) give me another chance (another chance)
to really be your man
cause when the roof cave in and the truth came out
i just didnt know what to do
but when i become a star we’ll be living so large
i’ll do anything for you
so tell me girl
Mmmm whatcha say,
Mmm that you only meant well?
well of course you did
Mmmm whatcha say, (whatcha say)
Mmmm that it’s all for the best?
of course it is
Mmmm whatcha say,
Mmm that you only meant well?
well of course you did
Mmmm whatcha say, (whatcha say)
wha- wha- wha- wha- what did she say
how, could i live with myself
knowing that i let our love go (love go)
and ooh, when i do with one chance
i just gotta let you know
i know what i did wasnt clever
but me and you we’re meant to be together
so let me in (let me in) give me another chance (another chance)
to really be your man
cause when the roof cave in and the truth came out
i just didnt know what to do
but when i become a star we’ll be living so large
i’ll do anything for you
so tell me girl
Mmmm whatcha say,
Mmm that you only meant well?
well of course you did
Mmmm whatcha say, (whatcha say, whatcha say)
Mmmm that it’s all for the best?
of course it is
Mmmm whatcha say,
Mmm that you only meant well?
well of course you did
Mmmm whatcha say, (whatcha say, whatcha say)
wha- wha- wha- wha- what did she say
girl, tell me whatcha said (said)
i dont want you to leave me
though you caught me cheatin
tell me, tell me whatcha said (said)
i really need you in my life
cus things aint right, girl
tell me, tell me whatcha said (said)
i dont want you to leave me
though you caught me cheatin
tell me, tell me whatcha said (said)
i really need you in my life
cus things aint right
Cause when the roof cave in and the truth came out
i just didnt know what to do
but when i become a star we’ll be living so large
i’ll do anything for you
so baby watcha say!
Mmmm whatcha say,
Mmm that you only meant well?
well of course you did
Mmmm whatcha say, (whatcha say, whatcha say)
Mmmm that it’s all for the best?
of course it is
Mmmm whatcha say,
Mmm that you only meant well?
well of course you did
Mmmm whatcha say, (whatcha say, whatcha say)
wha- wha- wha- wha- what did she say
This NY-based band, The Sunstreak is not exactly a new band – they have been around since 2005 and technically this is not their debut album BUT the first album under a major label. Their new album “Once Upon A Lie” features the single “Until I Met You” will be available on 16th October.
Their music style is quite similar to Lifehouse and Jimmy Eat World which is more inclined to rock/pop. I think their songs are pretty catchy too !
One thing I liked about the band is their passion in music, “Don’t let anyone tell you that you’re wasting your time. Take it from us, if you are struggling, you’re probably doing something right. And never give up and always be thankful. Just to be given the chance to play music is a great thrill and honor.” This was from one of their interviews when asked to give advice to bands who are hoping to be signed and make a living out of music career.
Enjoy their song ! I really like the lyrics =)
I once believed that there was no one for me, until I met you,
But I couldn't see how happy I could be, until I met you,
Until I met you,
Met you
Standing alone, no one to call my own, until I met you,
All on my own, and I was colder than stone, until I met you,
Yeah, yeah
Until I met you my world was empty,
Until I met you the sky was grey,
And everything I thought that I believe in
I can feel it all slip away
That was up until the day,
Until the day I met you
I'm fighting this battle with you by my side
I know that I need you
And I've got nothing to hide
I'll stand by you always
I'll want more to ride
I'm here in this moment
I'm shedding my pride
Until I met you my world was empty,
Until I met you the sky was grey,
And everything I thought that I believe in,
I can feel it all slip away
Until I met you my world was empty,
Until I met you the sky was grey,
And everything I thought that I believe in,
I can feel it all slip away
Until the day I met you
Met you
Until I met you my world was empty,
Until I met you the sky was grey,
And everything I thought that I believe in,
I can feel it all slip away
Until I met you my world was empty,
Until I met you the sky was grey,
And everything I thought that I believe in,
I can feel it all slip away
That was up until the day,
Until the day I met you
This is brilliant ! How they put together a history of pop songs by using just 4 chords.
Discovered 
Just a quick one since I’m taking a short break from school work and came across this brilliant music video from 
I was chatting with the boyfriend yesterday about how 
This NY-based band, 