Less Than Jake is an American band that started in the early 1990s. Genre-wise, they make a mix of ska, pop, and punk. Amusingly, the origin of the band’s name isn’t 100 percent clear. Supposedly, Less Than Jake called itself thus because the initial band members joked about them mattering less than a pet by…
Formed in 2010 out of Baltimore, Maryland is an American hardcore punk band known as Turnstile. As Turnstile, this five-man band released their first EP (Pressure to Succeed) in 2011 and then their second EP (Step 2 Rhythm) in 2013. Both EP’s were done through Reaper Records before the band recorded and released their first…
Dido is an English singer-songwriter whose career started in the mid-1990s. However, she didn’t become well-known until the late 1990s and early 2000s. First, Dido released her debut album, No Angel, which went on to sell millions of copies. Second, some of her vocals were featured in Eminem’s “Stan” in 2000. A combo so influential…
Country music in the late 80’s was a dynamic scene, featuring a fabulous mixture of grizzled veterans and new blood. Rising stars such as Randy Travis and Dwight Yoakam shared time on the charts with stalwarts such as Haggard and Milsap. It is important to note that this was country music “BG”, or Before Garth….
Besides being one of the fastest-growing musicians globally, Koe Wetzel seems to have mastered the art of personal branding. He’s among the few American singers who need no introduction. Wetzel’s releases cover a plethora of genres, but unlike some artists, he knows how to choose the best fit for every song. His commitment to please…
During the 2000s Ashanti was widely considered to be “the princess of hip-hop and R&B”. She has a string of popular songs as a solo artist, and she was also well known for collaborations with her then label mate, Ja Rule. Even though it’s been a little more than seven years since the release of…
Manuel Turizo is a Colombian singer well-known in Latin America and beyond. He is classified as a reggaeton artist. However, he has taken inspiration from pop, trap, and vallenato, which is a kind of Colombian folk music from the country’s Caribbean coast for the most part. Turizo released “Una Lady Como Tú” in 2016. That…
The latest article on the top ten Keri Hilson songs looks at some of the best songs from the Georgia born singer and actress who rose to prominence after appearing in Timbaland’s music video for the song, “The Way I Are.” She was signed to Timbaland’s record label Mosley Music in 2006 and became popular…
Donny Osmond is an American singer, dancer, actor, and television host who has been performing since 1963. He has released over 50 studio albums and has sold over 45 million records worldwide. Osmond is known for his hits like “Puppy Love” and “Soldier of Love.” Osmond has had many successful songs throughout his career, but…