Pixie Lott has revealed the name of her sophomore album, Young Foolish Happy, set for release November 7th. Cute. But the cover art for it leaves much to be desired, even though I think her freckles are adorbs. It’s just that the image she used is very blah. Like they took a picture without her being 100% ready. Maybe it’s just me?
In any case, I’m still quite excited for the album (even though it won’t get an American release, I’m sure). Le sigh.
It’s getting closer, and I can’t wait! Here’s the latest from the Daily Star:
MY first album Turn It Up is getting re-packaged for an American audience.
The next step for me is to release a single in the US so I’m currently writing songs with a more American sound and in March I’ll be promoting in LA.
The album will be half what is out now – the singles like Cry Me Out – and the rest will be new.
In January I wrote seven new songs with one of my favourite writers, Toby Gad, and I also wrote a duet with the singer from Plain White T’s, Tom Higgenson. Hey There Delilah is one of my favourite songs.
Pixie’s been tweeting a lot lately about working with Toby Gad. He’s worked with a lot of artists I already like, so I like this move. And while I already adore Turn It Up, I do think it’s good move to record some new songs for the US release. Consumers can be really fickle over here!
In other news, Pixie’s also been writing with Joe Jonas. I hope the rabid JoBro fanbase leaves her alone. She’s awesome wrapped up in fabulous.
Lastly, Pixie’s been confirmed to provide support Rihanna at her Metro Radio Arena Show in Newscastle. This in no way means she’s the designated Rated R tour opener, but that pairing would be awesome, right? When Rih-Rih does her US tour (and she better!), I would absolutely love for Pixie to get that support slot so she can be properly introduced to American audiences. I think Rih’s fans would dig her music. I know I already do!
Actually, for my own selfish reasons, I’d like to see Pixie do a small intimate club tour a la Joss Stone. You really get to know the musician before they blow up and you can’t get within 500 ft of them ever again!
So, that’s the Pixie news for now! March can’t come soon enough!
I don’t know about y’all, but I’ve always been a fan of Kelis. Just like Melanie Fiona, my cousin turned me onto Kelis. I’m talking way, way, waaaaayyy back in the day. Kelis has always brought a unique style flavor to everything she does and it’s refreshing to see! “Caught Out There” was just so different from everything else that was on TV at the time.
Mainstream caught up to the rest of us when “Milkshake” came out, then promptly forgot about her! Big mistake! Kelis doesn’t feel the need to always been in the news or at events, but when she comes with new material you best listen! (Why did everyone sleep on “Bossy”? I loved that track!)
Anyway, she has recently inked a deal with Will.I.Am, of the Black Eyed Peas, and Interscope. Say what you want about BEP (personally, I love them), but Will knows how to do the producer/label boss deal. If he signed Kelis, you can bet that the album is going to be promoted like it deserves and hopefully this will be a stable home for her. Lord knows she needs it!
Kelis’ lead single for her as-yet-untitled album is called “Acapella”. You can take a listen on her official website.
