A Bright Future: Melanie Fiona

Melanie Fiona is a talent who definitely has a bright future within music, her debut album is due out here in the UK later on this month and will definitely be worth checking out. But in the meantime, Melanie Fiona’s mixtape has surfaced after what seems like an incredibly long wait and should definitely wet your tastebuds enough to check out the album. The mixtape is said to give the album a different dimension and it definitely does that, as the mixtape is free, you can check it out below alongside the covers and tracklisting. It is definitely worth checking out. Melanie Fiona should be a name on everybody’s lips, her album is sounding incredible, this should give it a whole different feel.

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Remembering: Michael Jackson

Since Michael Jackson’s shocking passing tributes have been bubbling to the surface from a whole host of artists within music, some better than others. I’m not going to inundate you with a lot in this post, so I’m just keeping it short and sweet, Dwele has done his own tribute to Michael Jackson and you can view it below, this has to be one fo the best so far, very unique tribute to a unique artist.

Dwele’s Tribute To Michael Jackson

After A Long Wait: Maxwell

Maxwell’s new album, BLACKsummers’night, is out now for those who still do not know. For those who do know of this amazing album being out, you will have probably already bought it by now and know that it has to be one of the best albums released this year, one of the most eagerly awaited releases anyway. ‘Pretty Wings’ pretty much sold the album to me, the song has been my favourite since I heard the snippet a while back, for ages I was waiting for the full version and then we finally got the video and wow, Maxwell definitely delivered the goods that we so needed back in music, he has been missed.

Here is a performance of the amazing ‘Pretty Wings’ that Maxwell recently did on TV in the USA. Thanks to Jennifer for the heads up on this amazing performance.

Maxwell – Pretty Wings (Live On David Letterman)

Future Star: Melanie Fiona

As mentioned previously, this is an artist to definitely watch out for within music. Melanie Fiona’s album is due out later this month here in the UK and is definitely worth checking out. She has the potential to become a huge star within music. She also has a mixtape surfacing anytime soon, which should give you a whole new insight into her material.

Here is a performance that she did over the past week.

Melanie Fiona – Give It To Me Right (Live On GMTV)

Talented: LeToya

LeToya is releasing her eagerly awaited new album pretty soon and it should definitely be worth checking out, her last album was actually pretty good.

Here is her latest video for you to take a look at.

LeToya – She Ain’t Got...

Talented: Joe

Joe is an artist who has been around within music for numerous years now and a very talented artist he is too. His new album, 'Signature', is due out this coming week and will no doubt be amazing. He remains one of those few artists who consistently puts out amazing album after amazing album. His new project should be worth checking out.

Here is his latest video for you to check out.

Joe – Majic

His Memory Remains: Michael Jackson

Yesterday was Michael Jackson’s public memorial and it proved difficult for many people to hold back their sadness of Michael being taken long before his time, the whole memorial was great and brought together a variety of people who Michael had connected with on some level throughout his life, the most poignant tributes of the night came from not only Michael’s family. Michael’s daughter, Paris, who put on a brave face with her siblings in her attempt to pay tribute to her father, broke down in tears. I’m sure everyone who was watching at that point cried even more. Michael was very proud of his children and now we can see why, they are absolutely adorable.

A whole host of performances were delivered on the day from the likes of John Mayer, Usher (who broke down in tears), Jennifer Hudson, Stevie Wonder, amongst many other wonderful names.

The whole event from yesterday was very emotional, so I shall let a few video’s of the event do the talking and highlight what a wonderful talent Michael Jackson truly was, his memory will forever live on. R.I.P, Michael. Gone, but definitely never forgotten. We will always remember you and your contributions to music.

Brooke Shields Speech

Usher – Gone Too Soon

Jermaine Jackson – Smile

John Mayer – Human Nature

Stevie Wonder – Never Dreamed You’d Leave In Summer/ They Won’t Go When I Go

Michael Jackson’s Brothers Speech

In Remembrance: July 7th 2005

As most people will already know, today here in the UK is a very important day – as is September 11th in the USA. Back on July 7th 2005 terrorists ripped through London with a series of attacks on innocent people. A lot of people were very left injured and suffered physical scars, alongside obvious mental scars. But 52 people sadly weren’t so lucky to survive the attacks, still to this very day their memories remain. Today in the UK a special memorial service took place in Hyde Park in London, where a lasting tribute to the victims was unveiled. Prince Charles was there to pay tribute to those who were taken on that day, as well many other people - most importantly the families of people affected on this day four years ago were there to pay tribute and honour those who tragically didn't survive.

The memorial consists of 52 steel pillars all engraved with the date of the attacks, the time it took place and the location in London where the attack took place. Each steel pillar symbolises one of the victims taken upon that day four years ago, as well as a plaque with the names of each victim upon it.

Most people remember where they were when events unfolded back then and to this very day, it is still very hard to imagine that people could actually cause such devastation.

This post pays tribute to everyone who was affected on this very day four years ago, as well the families of those who were tragically lost.

Remembering: Michael Jackson

It truly is hard to understand that Michael Jackson has been taken from us, even now. I don’t think people will ever begin to come to terms with this loss, he meant so much to music and a lot of people would be lying if they said they weren’t influenced in some way by his music and presence within music. He really had that much of an impact, so I will keep this post short and sweet. R.I.P. Michael, you are a talent gone too soon – but we will never allow for you to be forgotten. For me, it was like the world has been in slow motion since we heard the news.

Today, Michael’s public memorial will be taking place in Los Angeles, where endless fans are crowding to say their final goodbyes. A lot of fans will also be paying tribute to the King of Pop in various other countries around the world.

Here is a video of Usher remembering his idol, Michael Jackson. You can definitely hear the sadness in his voice, such a sad moment in music, as well as a sad moment for every fan of his around the world.

Usher Talks About Michael Jackson Passing Away

Future Stars: Indigo Brown

I’m surprised a lot hasn’t been posted on these girls already here, as I’ve been a fan of them for a while now.

But for those who still do not know who these girls are, here is a bit of information on them for you. Indigo Brown are a British duo who have often been compared to another British duo, Floetry. But it’s time to state that these girls definitely bring their own thing to the pot and ok, there will be comparisons, but they are not trying to emulate Floetry’s style or anything, they are doing their own thing. These girls are definitely worth keeping your eyes on.

Here is a video of them addressing the comparisons which they receive to Floetry, followed by a live performance that they recently did, which should give you a little insight into how promising their music is.

Indigo Brown On Floetry

Indigo Brown – Dear Diary (Live)

Legend: George Harrison

With his greatest hits CD not long since released, this is a very fitting post to a member of the legendary Beatles and a very underrated songwriter, writing so many great hits within his career as a member of one of the most famous British groups and as a solo artist afterwards. George Harrison’s music will live on always.

Here is one of his hits, one of my favourites too. This could have easily been a Beatles hit as well.

George Harrison – When We Was Fab

SITE UPDATE!!

UPDATE: With the news that the very talented Michael Jackson has sadly passed away, a tribute post has been posted below this message. Please feel free to post any comments on the post, any nasty comments on Michael will not be tolerated and deleted.

Other than that, Sexy Never Left will be taking a short break and returning on July 6th. Until then, have a great couple of weeks and enjoy all that has been posted upon the site so far. More will be coming on Sexy Never Left soon.

In Tribute To: Michael Jackson

Sadly as everyone is hearing now or they heard the news last night (as it's early morning here) of Michael Jackson's sad passing, it really showcased exactly how many fans this artist truly has. Michael Jackson, who was only 50 years old, led a very turbulent life in full view of the world, to many critical comments on his personal life. But it was his music that made him who he was and hopefully that will outshine anything bad that has previously been written about him in the media, etc.

Now is the time to pay respect to one of music's greatest talents, a talent who has to have influenced someone at any given point in their life, a talent whose music has at some point played a major role in many individuals lives while growing up. Michael Jackson will be forever remember for the legend and star that he is, also an accomplished actor who showed his potential in the amazing movie, 'The Wiz'. A film you just have to see at some point.

On hearing this awful news (it is still pretty hard to comprehend that Michael has gone), a lot of his fans are still in shock and religiously playing his music along with numerous radio stations around the world. Michael's legacy in music and all that he has done will forever be remembered with great fondness. The King of Pop will forever live on through his music and his many fans.

Sexy Never Left sends our condolences and best wishes to the Jackson family, their many friends and the millions of fans of Michael Jackson out there.

To pay tribute to a legend within music, here are a few of Michael's videos from over the years.

Michael Jackson - Thriller

Michael Jackson - Remember The Time

Michael Jackson - Blood On The Dancefloor

Michael Jackson - Stranger In Moscow

Promising Future: Melanie Fiona

As previously mentioned, Melanie Fiona is a singer/songwriter to keep your eyes on. The release of her debut album is due out here in the UK next month and will apparently be released in August within the USA. From everything that has been heard so far, this is definitely an album to check out. Melanie has the potential to be a huge star within music.

Anyway, I shall let her new remix video do the talking, followed by two freestyles she took part in which showcase her talent also.

Melanie Fiona – Give It To Me Right (Paul Emmanuel Remix)

Melanie Fiona – Unplugged In The Staircase (‘Give It To Me Right’) (Volume 1)

Melanie Fiona – Unplugged In The Staircase (Volume 2)

Spotlight: Ginuwine

For those of you who do not know, Ginuwine’s new album is due to hit stores next week and it should be a great release going on what’s been heard so far. I’ve been a fan of Ginuwine’s for many years now and although it could never be anything like his releases back in the day (he collaborated with the old Timbaland and as most of us know, Timbaland’s style has changed a lot over the years since Aaliyah tragically passed away). It is definitely a step in the right direction for Ginuwine though and should hopefully put him back on the musical map again, especially after a few wrote him off saying that he has passed it. He has no way near passed it.

Anyway, I shall let Ginuwine talk of his new project due out next week.

Ginuwine – AllThat’sFab Interview (Part One)

Ginuwine – AllThat’sFab Interview (Part Two)