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Two Cents: GT’s Top 10 Performance Clips from 2011
OK. One week down in 2012, and 51 one left to go! We’re continuing our 2011 countdown series with a recap of my top 10 favorite performance clips from last year. The criteria for this list came down to a mixture factors, including the actual performance, the crowd response, production values, and sheer overall entertainment. The only other restriction was that the clip had to be released in the calendar year of 2011, even if the performance is from earlier. Lastly, click through till the end for a bonus pick that didn’t quite fit in my top 10 but shouldn’t be ignored.
Now, starting with my number 10 pick, we have…
10. April Chase – “All You Need to Say” (article)
Ever since first discovering April Chase a couple years ago, they quickly became one of my favorite Pop/Rock bands. The group encompasses radio friendly hooks with a great rock foundation, wrapped up with Carina Valdes’ sweet but gutsy vocals. The only thing the above clip that is missing, was an audience to appreciate the unplugged rendition of “All You Need to Say” from their EP, Still Breathing. It’s always a blessing when a rock group still sounds just as fun and engaging without the benefit of studio polish.
Passport: Ailee Cast in South Korea’s “Dream High 2″ Drama Series
It’s been revealed that the budding KPOP via way of Jersey, Ailee, has joined the cast of Dream High 2 – the follow up to the popular teen drama series in South Korea. The show is notable for casting popular singers and musicians as main characters and the second iteration is set to debut in late January of next year. The R&B/Pop singer has received a ton of interest ever since her appearance on a televised singing competition earlier this year.
Source: AKP
Passport: Ailee Features on Wheesung’s “놈들이 온다 (Here They Come)”
By know, you all should know that Ailee has been working hard oversees, training with K-Pop veteran Wheesung and overall making one heck of an impression. But here’s yet further evidence of her progression in her motherland, with this prominent feature on Wheesung’s latest single “놈들이 온다” (Here They Come). She may be singing back up and guest featuring for now, but we have little doubt on our mind before she’s making huge headlines of her own. Thanks to our sister site, BumpThis for sharing!
Passport: Ailee Destroys the Competition on Korean Music Show
Oof. I’m sure you knew Ailee could sing but have you ever seen her do it on a national television program that was broadcast to millions? Because that’s exactly what happened on a South Korean TV segment called ‘Singer & Trainee’ where she teamed up with veteran R&B singer Wheesung – whom even he was out-sung by her to be quite frank. In fact, she quickly became one of the top searches in Korean search engines after the show aired. Think ‘Singer & Trainee’ as something vaguely similar to the premise of NBC’s The Voice. Anyway, I’m sure we’ll be hearing more from the girl! We were happy to know she was making moves over there, now we’re elated to hear and see it too.
Source: AKP
[edit] We’ve got another clip from the show, this time of Ailee singing Halo… and making it look too easy!
Just ‘Cause: LX Keem’s Fan MV for Decipher x Ailee’s “Catch Me If You Can”
Dumb isn’t the only artist with creative fans that like to whip up their renditions of music videos. You may recall at the top of the year when we shared a little interlude video made by LX Keem set to Decipher & Ailee‘s “Catch Me If You Can“. Well now that De dropped The Sound Effect it’s become a lot easier to remix his last album and that’s precisely what LX did. He’s returned with a full-blown production including a newly completed remix along with a sick accompanying mash-up/machinima music video. Someone needs to book LX for their next audio & visuals.
Ailee Reportedly Signs Deal in Korea
Details are a bit sparse at the moment but word coming out of the Asian peninsula of South Korea is that the very talented Ailee has signed some type of deal over there. She’s been abroad since last year and has been working hard to make inroads into the industry, and it looks like things may be looking up. No details as to what label or in what capacity but no matter a-Tunes extends a HUGE congratulations to her! It’s a well deserved milestone and just the start of great things to come.
Thanks to my beautiful fans and Viewers I am now… SIGNED!!!! woohoo!—
Ailee (@aileeonline) March 25, 2011
Critic’s Corner: Decipher – The Effect
It’s been years since we’ve seen a full-length LP from Philadelphia rapper Decipher. Sure, we’ve seen a couple mixtapes from him along with a plethora of feature spots on other artists’ songs but those aren’t enough to truly gauge how an artist has evolved over time compared to an actual, conceptualized album. But this changed at the top of 2011, when Decipher dropped his long awaited return, The Effect. The MUzO artist did a good job of building anticipation for the album, but does it live up to the hype? We’re gonna find out.
Just ‘Cause: Fan Makes Short Video Interlude to Decipher x Ailee’s “Catch Me If You Can”
I dunno about you, but I really enjoy Decipher x Ailee’s “Catch Me If You Can“, and it looks like I’m definitely not the only one. One of the their fans decided to take it upon themselves and make a short video interlude by completely flipping the song and putting it to some crazy visuals. The man behind the project, LX Keem, did some impressive work. It’d be dope to see an official project together with everyone involved! What do you guys think?
Decipher Releases The Effect Album
Decipher has dropped his latest solo album, The Effect, of which we’ve heard a couple of tracks from so far. The album features Dumbfoundead, Lyricks, DJ Zo, Jay Park, Furis, JL, Andrew Choi, Manifest, Schoolboy DUKE, Ailee and Sam Ock. The album is currently available digitally from Bandcamp and as a CD from his big cartel store. Look for it to be released soon on iTunes and AmazonMP3 as well. You can stream the whole release via the widget below. Start the new year off right with some fresh hip-hop!
Decipher x J. Reyez x DFD x Flowsik x Chan x Johnnyphlo x Jay Park x Ailee Release “Catch Me If You Can” Remix
As promised, the awe-inspiring line up of artists contributed to the remix track has finally been released! Ailee’s amazing introduction really launches you into the track as all emcees’ verses flow right along. It’s a great listen and also makes you want to put the song on repeat. The track is too hot not to snatch up as it’s listed as a free download here.
Lyrics after the break.
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