Wednesday, May 24, 2006

Pop Zone: Kate DeAraugo - Heaven

Australian Idol alumn Kate DeAraugo released "Heaven" as her track from her debut studio album "A Place I've Never Been" on 12 December 2005 under Sony / BMG / 19 Records in Australia. This is a cover song from Canadian rock singer Bryan Adams. This song was written by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance.

Tuesday, May 23, 2006

Single Review: The Pussycat Dolls - Don't Cha (Featuring Busta Rhymes)

"Don't Cha" is a R&B song by American girl group The Pussycat Dolls with American rapper Busta Rhymes. This song was released as their debut single on 26 April 2005 under A&M Records and Interscope Records. This song was written by Anthony Ray with Thomas Callaway and Trevor Smith. The song was a commercial success, peaking at number two on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and number one on the U.S. Hot Dance Club Play and Pop 100 charts. The song reached number-one in fifteen other countries including Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. A music video for the song was directed by Paul Hunter features the group in various activities including jumping on a trampoline and drag racing in Jeeps; additionally choreographed routines were performed at the chorus.

Single Review: Tori Alamaze - Don't Cha

American singer Tori Alamaze released her debut single "Don't Cha" in 2004. Tori was briefly signed to Universal Records as a solo artist. Her first single, "Don't Cha" was written and produced by Cee-Lo Green. After mediocre national success, only peaking at #53 on the Billboard R&B Singles Chart, Tori's label dropped her, and the track was re-recorded by The Pussycat Dolls including a rap from Busta Rhymes. The new version climbed to #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and the Club mix version peaked at #1 on the Hot Dance Music / Club Play chart.