True Talent Shines Through

Hey y'all,
               Hope your new year is going well so far!? Been following my advice in the last blog no doubt?! hehe, yes, I'm a part-time agony aunt.
I was in the car the other day and was listening to a radio interview with Jessie J. She was talking about her struggle to get where she is, but also her success as a songwriter - she co-wrote Miley Cyrus' 'Part in the USA'  - and she's only 22. To date, she's written over 150 songs - really inspirational (I have to confess, the ink has run dry lately) Some of you may not be a fan of Jessie's first single 'Do it like a dude' (I LOVE it) but her next single 'Price Tag' is more toned down and has a great meaning to it - I can relate to it so much, as it voices my opinions so accurately. Check it out!
For me artists should be able to sing properly, but also write their own songs, and perform effectively too - these are the artists who get my money. I am a huge believer in artists writing their own songs, as music is about telling a story, and you can only do that if you've written the song yourself. I have big respect for Adele as she writes DEEP and is a great singer. She may not create pop stompers but she really sells the emotion.
On the other hand, I have no respect for Cheryl Cole as an 'artist' as she doesn't write her own songs, can't sing, but scrapes by in the performing stakes. She swans up to the recording studio, lays down some vocals and then vanishes off in her private jet to LA whilst the producers save the day with auto tune. Cheryl has been extremely lucky to be where she is - in theory she should still be a waitress in Newcastle. I'm probably just traditional, and not in touch with the modern way of music, but i love raw, spontaneous music from the heart. It seems these days, you no longer need to be able to sing to have a Number 1 just the right personality and a mainstream pop song - it's sad really. Like Jessie J says, music shouldn't be about money, it's a way of expression.
I love Alexandra Burke too, as she, in my opinion, is the best female vocalist in the UK.

Jessie J can write, sing and perform! I love the story behind her, it's really humbling.

Share your thoughts on this topic!

All for now people.

Adele's new album '21' is out on the 24th - support real music, forget Cheryl bloody Cole!

Peace and Love

xXx :)