Who will be the breakout popstar in 2012? EDITED LIST
So, this year we had some surprising breakout singer and some not so surprising.
- Adele had her big breakout in 2011 breaking records left and right.
-Nicki Minaj finally had her big smash with super bass
-Dev finally had her hit song after being part of the Like a G6 mega smash.
-European singer Alexandra Stan had one of the most unpexcted hits in the US with Mr. Saxobeat
-Jessie J had a pretty good year and enjoyed some success WW.
Some youtube sensations got signed, some girls went viral and now are more than youtube sensations. But who will be the next big thing in 2012? Let's check our options and discuss who has the most chances to be the next big thing...or the next one hit wonder
Lets start with Lana de Rey. The most obvious choice. Sold out shows in the UK and Australia, Video Games became a hit in several countries. Will Lana conquer the US, or will the US ignore her? Well, even if the US doesn't warm up to her is a given the girl will be the one to look for.
Rachel Crow: Who can forget that shocking elimination on the X factor where some judge failed to save this talented little girl? Well, Rachel will have the last laugh being approached by Nickelodeon and Disney people already. Expect big thing from this teenager.
Iggy Azalea: After Kreyshawn had a "hit" with Gucci, Gucci..can Iggy Azalea get officially signed? She is a rapper/songwriter. The girl is fierce and would some attention for her lyrics and looks.
Karmin: They became an overnight Youtube sensation after they posted their cover or Look at me Now. They're officially signed to Epic Records now. Their first single "crash your party" is not as good as I thought it would be. Their youtube cover>> but they're surely talented. All they need is the right single and I think they have a chance.
Little Mix: Winners of the XF UK 2011. These girls already have a #1 single in the UK with their winner's song Cannonball. Their music will be urban pop. I see really big thing for these girls. Simon Cowell will surely work his magic and bring them to the US.
Cher Lloyd: A #1 single in the uk and a #4 album. Already signed to LA Reid's Epic Records and set to release her first single soon in the US. As LA himself said it.. Cher Loyd, watch out for this girl. Her album is pretty solid. Pure catchy, pop music.
Rebecca Ferguson: 2nd place on UKXF 2010. Branded as the "first credible singer to come out from the X factor". Rebecca released her first album Heaven in early december getting praise from the critics. Her album is flawless and for the people that think that the first singles is usually the best ones they're wrong. Every single song is flawless and so soulful. Suposedly she already has a record deal in the US.
(Her music video is NOT available in the US)
Misha B: 4th place on XFUK 2011. Currently unsigned. Will surely get signed once the UKXF tour ends. I have a feeling this girl can slay the US. She sings, she raps perfectly and has a cool image. Look out for Miss Misha B.
Azealia Banks: Now signed to Universal. This girl has mad potential
Melanie Amaro: First winner of the XFUSA. Just got a 5 million record deal in result of her winning XF. Gurl has talent but she surely needs to act more her age. Hopefully, her sound will be fresh RnB pop and will not be gospel/old fashioned music.
Ariana Grande: Actress from Nickelodeon's Victorious. Just released her first single "Put your hearts up". Haven't released her MV yet. Nice catchy song. Can see teenagers loving and buying this.
Victoria Justice: I see a lot of potential on this girl. She has the looks, the voice, the fashion. This song could've done well if it was a proper single. Her debut album is expected in 2012.
Cheryl Cole: Already a big star in the UK. Part of Uk's biggest girlband Girls Aloud. 2 #1 singles and 2 #1 albums on the UK. She was a judge on the UKXF. Currently working on her US debut album. First US album is expected to come out sometime this year.
Nicole Scherzinger: Our beloved Nicole has been trying to break out in the US for quite a while now. She had a mderate hit back in the spring with her song "right there". Nicole's had a pretty successful solo career in the UK...will she finally make in the US this year? Her debut album has no release date yet.
Nicola Roberts: She is also a member of UK's girls aloud. She released her 1st album in the UK last fall. She did not have success as a solo singer but she released one of the best pop albums in 2011. Will she get signed in the US?
The Saturdays: It was announced they managed to get a record deal in the US. But with one of the members being pregnant and failing to have a big hit in the UK, do they have a chance?
Wynter Gordon: Not sure if she has an actual record deal. her music is great and she's so underrated. She released an album or EP and it was great. This girl really deserves it tbh.
Neon Hitch: Currently featured on Gym Class Heroes latest hit "ass back home". Will she get any attention afterwards?? Debut album will be released early 2011.
Sabi: Featured on Cobra Starship's mash "You make me feel good" and featured on G*dney's track "Drop Dead" from FF.She's in the studio with Benny Blanco, Klas (from the Teady Bears), Diplo, Ammo, Cirkut, The Cataracs and The Co-Stars working on her debut album, which she says will incorporate her love for pop, alternative rock, and urban music, inspired by artists like Lauryn Hill, Bat For Lashes, Florence + the Machine and Lykke Li.
Inna: These year we had a lot of european singers/DJs randomly getting hits. Stereo love, Hello, Mr. Saxobeat, Take over control all of them had decent success in the US. It makes me wonder when will Inna? Yeah..meaningless music but surely catchy as hell. Can she be the next european getting a random hit in the US?
Haley Reinhart: 3rd place on AI 2011. Currently signed to Insterscope Records. Album and single are expected to come out early this year. Haley has a great voice, she's stunning and is amazingly talented, right J.Lo? Can't wait for this girl.
Dia Frampton: 2nd place of the first season of the american version of "The voice". The girl is so talented is sad she is being ignored.
Eva Simmons Will she ever release her debut album? I've been waiting since that Silly Boy song. She had a hot being fetured on Afrojack's single "Take over control"
NEW ADDITIONS:
Rita Ora
Signed to Roc nation, single expected soon. Demo sung by Bonnie Mckee, the song is called party and ******** and just pop perfection. Expect a big hit from this chick soon.
Havana Brown
Signed to Universal Records, song goes for adds in the upcoming weeks.
Emeli Sande
I guess you can see her as the UK's Ester Dean. She penned songs for several artists, now she launches her solo career.
Ellie Goulding
Already a hit in the UK, Ellie tries to conquer the US. Lights goes for adds on pop on 1/24.
Kimbra
Featured on the WW smash Somebody that I used to know. Will she get some attention afterwards?
Shanell
Nicki's not the only lady on YMCM shanell is another singer from Young Money. Her first single So good features Drake and Lil Wayne
Tulisa
She's part of urban Uk group N Dubz. She was Cheryl Cole's replacement on UKXF. Single will be a club banger expected soon.
Alexandra Burke
Winner of the XFUK on 2008. 3 #1 in the UK. Will she smash the world with elephant? Im expecting her to come to the US, this song is a banger. It'll be released on march.
A 2nd chance for this chicks? Already tried and failed. Will they get a 2nd(or a 47476575 Kat?) chance and rebound?
Sky Ferreira: This song released late 2010 had everything to be a hit. It failed. Now she's going on a different direction.
Natalia Kills: One of the most hyped artists last year and failed to get any kind of success. She's talented and some of her songs were good tbh.
Kat Deluna: This one is a sad case. Girl is actually talented and if some of her songs were released by any other female singer, they could've been hits. She released like 29378343 singles this year but all of them flopped. She is expected to release a new album.
Rye Rye: released a single featuring Robyn, it did nothing on the charts :,(
Robyn: She always get amazing reviews and the critic's praise. The US just doesnt warm up to her. I hope she'll get a it. She deserves it.
So girls... We know Lana is gonna be big for sure but who else has a chance? Lets discuss and did i miss anybody?
Im putting my bets on
Rachel Crow
Cher Lloyd
EDIT: Melanie Amaro has been signed to Epic Records, Azaelia Banks has been signed to Universal as well. Iggy Azalea has been offered deals from Def Jam and Interscope.
But my bets are on: Little Mix, Cher Lloyd, Rebecca, Lana and of course Cheryl
And definitely not gonna make it are: Sky, Kat, Natalia, Nayer, Neon, Karmin, Azealia, Iggy and I don't say this because I love Cheryl but Nicole isn't gonna make it, never, she tried it a lot of times didn't happen, never gonna happen
But my bets are on: Little Mix, Cher Lloyd, Rebecca, Lana and of course Cheryl
And definitely not gonna make it are: Sky, Kat, Natalia, Nayer, Neon, Karmyn, Azealia, Iggy and I don't say this because I love Cheryl but Nicole isn't gonna make it, never, she tried it a lot of times didn't happen, never gonna happen
LOL, girlie that's the point. They're unknown and trying to make it. But I spot no lies on ur post tbh.
Cheryl, Little Mix will be big stars in 2012. I can see that Karmin song being a top 10 hit! Hopefully not though. I want all of Epic's focus being on Avril
LOL, girlie that's the point. They're unknown and trying to make it. But I spot no lies on ur post tbh.
oh and 1d fosho as well
The song of Nayer Sky & Natalia already tried and failed, Kat is just a hit, Neon, Karmyn, Azealia, Iggy doesn't have a great image to make it and 1D I don't know is 50/100, I'm afraid
Cheryl, Little Mix will be big stars in 2012. I can see that Karmin song being a top 10 hit! Hopefully not though. I want all of Epic's focus being on Avril
LOL. You bitch!! ahaha I think Karmin has a chance. But that song they released didnt seem like a hit tbh.
OMG foreelz? Lana will smash with or without him. Azealia does need him tho what did he say?
All Azealia said was that Kanye emailed her, but the fact that she didn't say anything else is kind of exciting. And Kanye was practically jizzing his pants over the Born to Die video.
I want a Kanye collaboration with Azealia and if he doesn't collaborate with Lana, at least let him produce a track. I love his production.
The song of Nayer Sky & Natalia already tried and failed, Kat is just a hit, Neon, Karmyn, Azealia, Iggy doesn't have a great image to make it and 1D I don't know is 50/100, I'm afraid
girl...if the JoBros made it. 1d will have no problem. Whats their US label tho?
I'm really into iggy right now..