Michael Jackson was a force in the music world, defining the eighties. Michael was a true musical genius and visionary – artists that we don’t experience anymore and will probably never again. In fact, I have always used Michael Jackson as a reference point for “GREATNESS” with my discussions with artists.

Michael left us legendary songs along with timeless videos. Billy Jean, Beat It, and Thriller are some of the best directed music videos of all time.

Those videos were mini movies, giving us a narrative to the song that we haven’t seen before. How many videos can you close your eyes and literally replay the whole video in your mind? Each frame had relevance, created for perfection.

Although Michael was a gifted human being, it certainly came with a host of problems. Let us learn of the darkness that can come along with the fame and fortune. As one philosopher said, “How does one live on the inside when everything one wants on the outside is within reach but has left one emptier on the inside than before?”

We all know the famous songs from Michael, with that said, let me leave you with one of my favorite obscure songs with the King of Pop singing the chorus in the track called Somebody’s Watching Me.

My condolences goes out to his family.

Los Angeles/UK girl group Pretty Little Problem are creating a solid buzz for themselves. Jeff Fraso at CAA Booking (Miley Cyrus, Jonas Brothers ,Leona Lewis,) just picked up the act and they just finished performing for Warner Brothers and Interscope. Also, these girls play their own instruments and write their own material. Check out the tracks I Am What I Am and Don’t Wanna Cry No More.
Contact: Roger@bam-ent.com (US) or matt@bam-ent.com (UK)

Taylor Warren following in the foot steps of pop songwriters including Mraz and Mayer has had a busy year. His music was placed on MTV and Animal Planet, opened up for Sugar Ray and has been performing for labels recently. His myspace has been garnering 25k plays a day. Has a Key Club performance on July 14th in Hollywood. Contact: rgisborne@gmail.com

Jonas Brothers “Lines Vines & Trying Times” (247,348)
Black Eyed Peas “End” (147,588)
Eminem “Relapse” (72,470)
Incubus “Monuments & Melodies” (69,680)
Lady Gaga “Fame” (47,059)
Chickenfoot (42,944)
Green Day “21st Century Breakdown” (39,833)
Kings of Leon “Only By The Night” (34,178)
Darius Rucker “Learn To Live” (21,559)

Although still widely popular, Jonas Brothers could have had a better opening weeek as they embark on an arena tour. Could it be their teen fans are growing up?

KOAR favorite Phil Marshall will be opening for American Idol star David Cook in Tulsa, OK on June 23rd at Cain’s Ballroom, there will be a limited VIP ticket buy. Marshall’s track Free is a must listen. Contact:
jesse@zeroagemedia.com