Alexandra Burke – Start without you

I am starting to think I actually do like Alexandra Burke as a fan. She can sing well. I just wish her Management team would manage her talent better. It is not like she has not good original songs that people enjoy. She is the up-tempo X-Factor winner compared to Leona’s slow motion vibe.

This new single is produced by Red One who has made hits for Lady Gaga, (what was the) Sugababes and many others. It has a nice summery reggae influenced background. So the inclusion of Laza Morgan a Reggaeton artist fits perfectly. Many UK folk will be surprised by this video as it is not what was expected. Not so long ago there were video clips of her dancing in America and driving in ice cream vans. I do wonder if that means they have made two videos for two different audiences. They could have combined the two.

I don’t get how the current sparkly light semi naked man video suits the song.  It would have been nice to have a summery vibe to the video. But I guess men will be pleased to see Alexandra dressed in see-through lace and leotards. As for the men in the video not sure who they appeal too. Maybe its just me as all the men do not look as hot as can be.

Anyway I do like this song. It is definitely catchy and may just be a hit. This song will feature on the re-released version of her album Overcome in November. Start Without You is available to purchase from 5th September.

Alexander Burke – All night long

I really do like the vocal talent and ability that Alexandra Burke has. I was disappointed with the second single though it grew on me. Whenever I see her perform she amazes me at how well she belts out her songs. The concept of her latest video is interesting. She held a competition for 50 of her fans to be in her latest video and they were all given Flip camcorders to shoot scenes in the video. So its a mixture of professional and amateur recordings. The video suits the song. It is very lively and groovy. I like it. I hope she continues to do well and her management team need to work harder.

In the 1st video you get to see her brother and sister who have cameos in the video. Though do to the party vibe you would know that if you did not know who they were. One more thing, Pitt Bull's thrown in rap would have been better suited to a hot remix. What are your thoughts? The single is out now on i-tunes.

The making of the video

The video

X Factor 2009

X Factor 2009 is in full swing. Last week saw the live shows begin and unfortunately Kandy Rain were eliminated. I do feel Danni and Cheryl were part to blame. They slated them on some jealous level. You cannot tell someone off for wearing skimpy clothes when that is your day job. Yes they wanted to move away from the stripper history they had but as judges Cheryl and Danni should have concentrated on the singing.

I absolutely loved Alexandra Burkes performance. She looked amazing and you could tell that they polished her right up. The dress she wore was soooo short but she has the legs and managed it well. Flo-Rida showed up for the event too. Simon was truly impressed.

Cheryl Cole debuts her solo single the same day that Whitney Houston power house vocalist performs. So let’s see if Cheryl will be miming. I do feel miming should be banned on talent shows regardless of how established an act you are.