JamesG
04-18-2012, 03:47 PM
Rihanna
by Stella McCartney
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I can't remember when Rihanna and I first met, but I think it was near a dance floor and one of her tracks was playing. The thing I remember was her being a normal person, not what you'd expect of a young woman about to take over the world. She's one of the coolest, hottest, most talented, most liked, most listened to, most followed, most impressive artists at work today, but she does it in her own stride.
She works hard, very hard. She gives to her fans, friends and foundation not just herself but her energy and spirit.
Rihanna, 24, goes out of her way to support the people she believes in. She is one of the few people I know in that world of fame and celebrity who aren't all about themselves. She'll give a real part of herself to an ordinary person she may meet, and that's rare.
This is the beginning for Rihanna she has so much more to do and to give. She is just getting going, so watch out. She's the Barbados ambassador for youth and culture, and she's coming to a town near you.
Raphael Saadiq
by Elton John
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Raphael Saadiq has been on my radar since the first Tony! Toni! Tonι! album, Who? I became a huge fan of the band.
When Raphael, 45, began a solo career making albums and producing for a host of major artists, I kept a keen eye on whatever he did, hoping that one day our paths would cross musically. With the release of The Way I See It, I was blown away. It became my album of the year a soul record of the highest quality. I phoned him to congratulate him and asked if he would consider playing at my annual AIDS Foundation Oscar party. He agreed, and his performance was brilliant.
Immaculately dressed (a Saadiq trademark) and moving like the soul stars of old, he confirmed that great black music is alive and well and not just a string of hip-hop monotony. This year he played on my new record, The Diving Board.
He contributed so much to the music, and we had a ball! His presence is already massive. It will only increase and rightfully so.
Adele
by Pink
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Turn on any radio station in the world and you will probably hear Adele. Go to Mars right now and I'm pretty sure if there is life on that planet, they're playing Adele. And for good reason.
There are a few artists in my life who I can think back and remember where I was when I first heard them. When you're so utterly moved by something that you know you'll never be the same again.
When I first heard Adele, I was on tour, alone in a hotel room in London, watching her sing from a rooftop on YouTube a song called "Hometown Glory." I thought, Who is this creature? This voice! Her tone! Why is the entire world not watching this video?
I'm always so happy when the world catches on to something great. Especially when it's authentic talent, great songwriting and a unique package. I am so relieved that Adele possesses the kind of beauty that she does, that she's crass and funny and that she sings live and incredibly.
Her success renews hope in me that the world I live in has good taste that we still occasionally come back to what's simple, and simply amazing. I can't wait to hear what she does next.
http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/completelist/0,29569,2111975,00.html
by Stella McCartney
http://img.timeinc.net/time/2012/t100/a_t100_rihanna.jpg
I can't remember when Rihanna and I first met, but I think it was near a dance floor and one of her tracks was playing. The thing I remember was her being a normal person, not what you'd expect of a young woman about to take over the world. She's one of the coolest, hottest, most talented, most liked, most listened to, most followed, most impressive artists at work today, but she does it in her own stride.
She works hard, very hard. She gives to her fans, friends and foundation not just herself but her energy and spirit.
Rihanna, 24, goes out of her way to support the people she believes in. She is one of the few people I know in that world of fame and celebrity who aren't all about themselves. She'll give a real part of herself to an ordinary person she may meet, and that's rare.
This is the beginning for Rihanna she has so much more to do and to give. She is just getting going, so watch out. She's the Barbados ambassador for youth and culture, and she's coming to a town near you.
Raphael Saadiq
by Elton John
http://img.timeinc.net/time/2012/t100/t100_saadiq.jpg
Raphael Saadiq has been on my radar since the first Tony! Toni! Tonι! album, Who? I became a huge fan of the band.
When Raphael, 45, began a solo career making albums and producing for a host of major artists, I kept a keen eye on whatever he did, hoping that one day our paths would cross musically. With the release of The Way I See It, I was blown away. It became my album of the year a soul record of the highest quality. I phoned him to congratulate him and asked if he would consider playing at my annual AIDS Foundation Oscar party. He agreed, and his performance was brilliant.
Immaculately dressed (a Saadiq trademark) and moving like the soul stars of old, he confirmed that great black music is alive and well and not just a string of hip-hop monotony. This year he played on my new record, The Diving Board.
He contributed so much to the music, and we had a ball! His presence is already massive. It will only increase and rightfully so.
Adele
by Pink
http://img.timeinc.net/time/2012/t100/a_t100_adeleadkins.jpg
Turn on any radio station in the world and you will probably hear Adele. Go to Mars right now and I'm pretty sure if there is life on that planet, they're playing Adele. And for good reason.
There are a few artists in my life who I can think back and remember where I was when I first heard them. When you're so utterly moved by something that you know you'll never be the same again.
When I first heard Adele, I was on tour, alone in a hotel room in London, watching her sing from a rooftop on YouTube a song called "Hometown Glory." I thought, Who is this creature? This voice! Her tone! Why is the entire world not watching this video?
I'm always so happy when the world catches on to something great. Especially when it's authentic talent, great songwriting and a unique package. I am so relieved that Adele possesses the kind of beauty that she does, that she's crass and funny and that she sings live and incredibly.
Her success renews hope in me that the world I live in has good taste that we still occasionally come back to what's simple, and simply amazing. I can't wait to hear what she does next.
http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/completelist/0,29569,2111975,00.html