Interview Bits: 12 Random Questions With Shontelle
November 4, 2009 by TJ
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There are several things that made us fall in love with 24-year-old pop singer Shontelle Layne instantly. Last year, her hit single “T-Shirt” showcased her sweet voice and insatiable thirst for Jimmy Choos. Win! She comes from Barbados, and seeing how we’re freakishly in love with another talented Bajan (see here), this was a real [...]
Exclusive: LIGHTS Says Upcoming Tour With Owl City Was “A Long Time Coming”, Talks Possible Collaboration
November 3, 2009 by TJ
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Electro-pop star LIGHTS is enjoying the release of her first ever full length album, The Listening, which hit stores in the beginning of October to critical acclaim, and with the release, she’s been hard at work touring.
The 22-year-old Canadian keytar chick is close to wrapping her first headlining tour which hit cities like Baltimore (see [...]
Exclusive: Mr. Hudson Says He’s The “Street Level” Chris Martin
September 21, 2009 by TJ
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A few years ago, hip hop stars like Jay-Z and Kanye West were scrambling to get Chris Martin to appear on their tracks. Both succeeded with the Coldplay frontman being featured on Jay’s “Beach Chair” from his album, Kingdom Come, and Ye’s “Homecoming” from his smash album Graduation.
Fast forward to now and it seems the [...]
Interview Bits: 8 Questions With KSM
September 16, 2009 by Story Gilmore
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It’s been awhile since the music scene has had an all female band–not one of those prissy, just-stand-there-and-look-cute bands but one that could sing, dance and play their own instruments. Then in walks Walt Disney Records’ KSM.
These girls may just be teens but Shelby (lead vocals & guitar), Katie (guitar & vocals) Shae (lead guitar), [...]
Neon Limelight Interviews: Indie Darling Anjulie Talks VMA Nomination, Songwriting, And Being A Little Bit Crazy
September 13, 2009 by TJ
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Every year an awards show will have a nominee that makes people go, “Who?” For this year’s MTV Video Music Awards, that artist is indie darling Anjulie.
The Canadian singer/songwriter received a nomination for Breakthrough video for her single, “Boom.” One look at the video and you’ll know exactly why she got the nom even without [...]
Interview Bits: 12 Random Questions With Jeremih
September 11, 2009 by TJ
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The success of Jeremih’s debut single, “Birthday Sex,” is sort of a double-edged sword. On one side, the catchy track was hard to forget this summer. The simple two-word chorus made the song so irresistible it was almost an instant chart-topper. On the other side, a breakout song so catchy will almost always overshadow each [...]
Neon Limelight Interviews: Brian Angel Answers Your Day26 Fan Questions
September 2, 2009 by TJ
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Day26’s brand new digital video album, Forever In Your Eyes, is kind of like their gift to their fans. The guys — Willie, Que, Mike, Brian, and Robert — made music videos for six of the songs from their sizzling album, Forever and a Day. How generous!
To keep with the generous theme, Neon Limelight decided [...]
Exclusive: Mr. Hudson On “Amazing” Pal Rihanna: ‘She Wants To Make Her Album Really Important’
September 1, 2009 by TJ
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One of the biggest perks to come with being down with Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music crew is getting to meet some incredible people, says the label’s new crowning British jewel, singer/songwriter/producer Mr. Hudson.
He’s already gotten to meet and work with West and Jay-Z, but he’s certainly not shy about his admiration for another member of [...]
Exclusive: Brian Angel Says Day26 “Is Forever”
September 1, 2009 by TJ
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When Neon Limelight opened up our interview with R&B group Day26 for fans to submit questions, the response was overwhelmingly one note. One question appeared over and over: Are Day26 breaking up?
The group — which was formed on MTV’s popular Diddy-produced series Making The Band 4 and consists of members Willie, Que, Mike, Robert, and [...]
Exclusive: Mr Hudson Talks ‘The Blueprint 3′ Feature, ‘Young Forever’: ‘We Were Just Showing Off For Girls’
August 31, 2009 by TJ
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London-based singer/songwriter Mr. Hudson is already making quite a name for himself as the go-to guy to feature in hip hop. The charming platinum-haired crooner and producer got his big break when Kanye West allowed him to produce multiple tracks on his auto-tune love story 808s & Heartbreak. Hudson also lent his vocals to fan-favorite [...]






