ATRL's Next TOP MEMBER Cycle 8 | EP4: The Group Entries!
ATRL's Next topmember Cycle 8
EPISODE 4: ARTIST PROMOTION
WHAT TO DO WITH THE ENTRIES: I want each of you to PM me which team you think gave the best entry and the worst entry. You cannot say your team!
I would like the two names into me by
Friday October 19, 2012
@ 9 PM US Central Time
THE ENTRIES
ETHAN & EDGEOFADDICTION
LOTUS
The Brand New Album by Christina Aguilera
Release Date: November 13, 2012
Tracklisting
1. "Lotus Intro"
2. "Army of Me"
3. "Red Hot Kinda Love"
4. "Make the World Move" (featuring Cee Lo Green)
5. "Let's Find Out"
6. "Your Body"
7. "Let There Be Love"
8. "Sing for Me"
9. "Blank Page"
10. "Cease Fire"
11. "Around the World"
12. "Circles"
13. "Best of Me"
14. "Just a Fool" (featuring Blake Shelton)
15. "Empty Words"
16. "Shut Up"
17. "Light Up the Sky"
18. "Your Body (Remix)"
"The lotus is the unbreakable flower; it stands the test of time. Through the roughest roads and conditions, it thrives."
- Christina Aguilera
It has already been huge year for the "voice of our generation," Christina Aguilera, with her coaching gig on the Emmy-nominated TV show "The Voice" and recent #1 hit single "Moves Like Jagger" with Maroon 5, but she is showing no signs of slowing down. Aguilera is now gearing up to release her seventh full length studio album, Lotus, this fall.
Aguilera worked with many hit writers and producers on the album, from Max Martin (P!nk, Katy Perry) and Alex Da Kid (Nicki Minaj, Eminem) to Sia (Rihanna, Guetta), to create an album she describes as "the culmination of everything that I have going on in my life" and "very genuine to myself."
The multiplatinum selling artist will drop the highly anticipated "Lotus," featuring the smash lead single, "Your Body", on November 13th.
Singles
Lead Single:
"Your Body" became Aguilera's 15th Top 40 single in it's week of release.
COLLIN & TEAM ZUNE XD
The war is coming, have you heard? You might want to start prepping.
Gather your colored weaves, rush-release remixes and annual album releases.
You and your fave are going to need them.
The queen of pop has finally decided to grace us with her 2nd album.
She's picked up a new shield of vocal ability to block all the lessors,
a sword of beauty to stab your eyes in wonder and some poison darts
ready to euthanize other competitors with her massive electro beats.
Ke$ha recently has gone auto-tune removing surgery to her vocal cords.
In the process, she has picked up a set of pipes ready to blow away your fave.
Many faves have already come to terms with their career to die young.
Some are even planning 69 cent discounts for Black Friday release.
Oop! It looks like one basic has begun her preparation!
Hopefully Bruno Mars has some leftover grenades from 2010.
Other pop girls will be gasping for breath and may become supernatural after this jam.
Ke$ha is threatening all with her catastrophic impact.
Meteorologists are predicting hurricane-force winds and peasantry slayage.
Like, what kind of queen-like shining, stunning, dazzling beauty? RIP lessors.
Ke$ha is waving goodbye to her glittery drunk girl era and beginning a new slay-ra.
No adjectives are found English language to describe Ke$ha's new warrior-princess look.
It's far too original to be tagged - yet not in a "bionic" sense.
Her new video for Die Young is set to debut soon, check out flawless photos here.
Kanye won't be arguing when this video wins and sweeps the competiton.
Though Ke$ha is going in many new directions this era, expect traditional K$ as well.
She plans to sing more, but rap too - we won't need a re-release to see some rap.
A good example is this rough demo album track that leaked online last year.
Ke$ha isn't the kind of girl to abandon others for soon-to-be-rehashed DJs.
Expect to see collabs with her old pals, Dr. Luke, Cirkut, Greg Kurstin, Max
Martin, Kool Kojak and Ammo. Also look forward to some new work with Wayne Coyne of
The Flaming Lips, Iggy Pop and even Black Eyed Peas frontman, will.i.am.
Warrior will drop in December, just in time for X-Mas. So get your copy, duh.
Otherwise, expect to Die Young
BOYONCE & HUGAMARI
Release Date: Oct. 22, 2012
From six-time Grammy award winner Taylor Swift comes "Red" - the highly anticipated follow up to 2010's quadruple platinum "Speak Now". As the youngest ever AOTY Grammy recipient and with 22 million records sold worldwide, Taylor Swift is a force to be reckoned with and she shows no signs of slowing down with the emotionally introspective and multi-genre encompassing "Red".
Hear The Singles
1st Single:
We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together Youtube // Buy on iTunes (iTunes Peak: #1)
Part of T. Swizzle’s charm is the way she makes her songs sound genuine and conversational and “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” is no exception, even including a scrap of spoken-word dialogue about how the relationship in the song is “exhausting.” - Newsday
Quote:
"Taylor Swift often comes under some heat for her lyrics, which can sometimes veer into the junior notebook doodle arena, but the girl is growing up. In an ode to a new romance, Swift paints a vivid picture of a first date following a rough breakup in ‘Begin Again’ — and she sounds like a young woman ... Swift’s country-tinged, soft ballad, which she teased on ‘Good Morning America’ as part of a massive roll out, will appeal to both of her core demographics: country fans and young pop fans." - Popcrush
Quote:
“With just a few weeks until Taylor Swift releases her hotly anticipated new album, Red, the singer stoked the flames a bit more by streaming the record’s earworm of a title track ... with banjos flying, strings swelling and guitars wailing, Swift keeps her lyrics simple but effective[.]” - Rolling Stone
Quote:
"Importantly, it sounds like a real for-radio tune, a distinctly slicker Taylor for a world finally waking up to the fact she’s more than just ‘that cute country-pop girl’. I Knew You Were Trouble is Taylor going up against Disney-pop’s best, and more than holding her own." - Music City Post
Quote:
“’State of Grace’ — the opening track on Red — feels like something of a game-changer for Swift, a big-time, grown-up rock anthem that feels like it’s wrapping its arms around the top row of the cheap seats. ... She’s creating moments of intimacy within the booming sonics of the song, and showing a flare for dynamics we didn’t know she had in her." - The Detroit News
Track Listing
Standard edition:
1."State of Grace" - 4:55
2."Red" - Taylor Swift - 3:43
3."Treacherous"
4."I Knew You Were Trouble" - Swift, Max Martin, Shellback - 3:39
5."All Too Well"
6."22"
7."I Almost Do"
8."We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" - Swift, Martin, Shellback, Martin, Shellback, Dann Huff - 3:11
9."Stay Stay Stay"
10."The Last Time" (featuring Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol)
11."Holy Ground" Jeff Bhasker
12."Sad Beautiful Tragic"
13."The Lucky One"
14."Everything Has Changed" (featuring Ed Sheeran) - Swift, Sheeran
15."Starlight"
16."Begin Again" - Swift, Huff, Nathan Chapman - 3:57
Deluxe edition (Disc 2)
1. "The Moment I Knew"
2. "Come Back... Be Here"
3. "Girl at Home"
4. "Treacherous" (Original Demo Recording)
5. "Red" (Original Demo Recording)
6. "State of Grace" (Acoustic Version)
You heard her! What are you waiting for? Pre-order the album now:
"Unapologetic" is the upcoming seventh album by Rihanna. It is scheduled to be released to the public on November 19, 2012. The album's lead single "Diamonds" premiered on September 26 and has held a steady high position on the charts since then. In addition to releasing the album, Rihanna will embark on the Diamonds World Tour in March of 2013.
To enhance the relationship between Rihanna and the navy, she has created an interactive gaming experience on the website www.rihanna7.com where you can win special prizes! In addition to rewards, fans will be given weekly trivia questions and if answered correctly, they will be given access to exclusive announcements about "Unapologetic".
When you hold me, I’m alive
Rihanna is currently hosting a promotion deal where if you pre-order the album within two weeks, you will have a chance to meet and greet Rihanna. Only 50 people will get to win this special contest and if that wasn't enough already, 3 lucky navy members will get to hang out with Rihanna for the day and get an early viewing of the "Diamonds" music video! You definitely do not want to miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity so make sure you pre-order the album! As a bonus, check out our promotional video below.
We’re like diamonds in the sky
Promotional video:
ENERGY & THESEENSCENE
NICKI MINAJ - PINK FRIDAY: ROMAN RELOADED
[THE RE-UP]
Noteworthy. Iconic. Creative. Kind. Inspiring.
The Queen of Hip Hop has given Barbz all around the world another reason to rejoice this holiday season. Nicki is going to re-release her Platinum certified album "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded" on November 19th. She's calling it "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded [The Re-Up]"
In case you don't know who she is, Nicki Minaj has had her name in the rap game for quite a while now, releasing three mixtapes: "Playtime is Over", "Sucka Free", and "Beam Me Up Scotty". Nicki is also a member of Lil Wayne's record label and rap group "Young Money". and her verse on the track "BedRock" skyrocketed Nicki into becoming one of the most popular new artists on the music scene. After dozens of features with artists including Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera, Usher & Trey Songz, just to name a few, Nicki put out her debut album "Pink Friday" which hit #1 on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified PLATINUM by the RIAA. Two years after her debut album, she returned with "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded". The hit album features the popular tracks "Starships", "Beez in the Trap", and "Pound the Alarm."
Album & Mixtape Catalog
And now she is back with the highly anticipated re-release: "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded [The Re-Up]". While details are scarce about the album at this time, we do know that it is a 3 Disc set and is going to have several new tracks included. One new track has recently been released: "The Boys" featuring Cassie.
Nicki Minaj - Stan Testimonials
"Onika is the epitome of flawlessness, to be honest. She is running her own empire. Three mixtapes, two albums, countless singles, not to mention the ad campaigns with Pepsi, MAC, and Adidas! She toured with Britney Spears, and she's a judge on American Idol. When will your fave?"
"Miss Minaj is FIERCE, hunty! The lessors will stay pressed while Nicki and ha Barbz stay laughin' at the top!"
"Despite certain irrelevants' attempts at dragging ha, Nicki has stayed on POINT."
Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded [The Re-Up]
Singles & Videos
Roman in Moscow - Promotional Single
Released December 2nd, 2011
Buy the song on iTunes.
Stupid Hoe - Promotional Single
Released December 20th, 2011
Watch the video here.
Purchase the song on iTunes.
Roman Reloaded f/ Lil Wayne - Promotional Single
Released February 23rd, 2012
Purchase the song on iTunes.
Starships - 1st Single
Released February 14th, 2012
Watch the video here.
Buy the song on iTunes.
Right By My Side f/ Chris Brown - 2nd Single
Released March 27th, 2012
Watch the video here.
Buy the song on iTunes.
Beez In The Trap f/ 2 Chainz - 3rd Single
Released April 24th, 2012
Watch the video here.
Buy the song on iTunes.
Pound The Alarm - 4th Single
Released July 2nd, 2012
Watch the video here.
Buy the song on iTunes.
I Am Your Leader f/ Cam'Ron, Rick Ross - 5th (Unofficial) Single
Released August 24th, 2012
Watch the video here.
Buy the song on iTunes.
The Boys f/ Cassie - 1st Re-Up Single
Released September 13th, 2012
Buy the song on iTunes.
Buy Pink Friday on iTunes!
Buy Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded on iTunes!
Add Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded [The Re-Up] to your Amazon wish list!
So if you're confused about what to get your loved ones for the holidays this year, don't be a Stupid Hoe, Hoe, Hoe! Head out to your local retailer and pick up "PINK FRIDAY: ROMAN RELOADED [THE RE-UP]" on NOVEMBER 19TH!
She's picked up a new shield of vocal ability to block all the lessors,
a sword of beauty to stab your eyes in wonder and some poison darts
ready to euthanize other competitors with her massive electro beats.
Like, I can't take it, that Rihanna one is off the chain. Brilliant work, you two. Especially since there is very little information about that album out at this time.
Like, I can't take it, that Rihanna one is off the chain. Brilliant work, you two. Especially since there is very little information about that album out at this time.
This. There can be no denying that the Rihanna thread is stunning. The graphics are just...
Tracklisting
I think... 
I'm going to have to reach to vote for the worst one.
