MINGSTER

One Republic is officially one of my fav bands, and to lookout for. Ryan Tedder, the lead singer is definitely one of the people to watch out for 2008. He has already written some of the biggest hits we have seen the last few months (Apologize, Bleeding Love). And it seems now he is working on Kelly Clarkson's fourth album (after the flop, My December...she definitely needs his 'Midas' touch). Checkout his band's awesome rendition of 'Mercy', originally by Duffy.




Lately, there's alot of old-school, 50's throwback of soul and R&B sound going on thanks to the likes of Amy Winehouse, Duffy and now Estelle. And surprisingly, all hail from the Brit. Even with the emergence of more indie, non-R&B stuff from Sara Bareilles, Yael Naim & Colbie Calliat. Must say, it is a breath of fresh air among the pools of Disney Stars, Hannah Montana's/Miley Cyrus & R&B/Hip-hop/Rap stuff playin on the radio.