Glee Season 4: Call Me Maybe Sneak Peek

You know how the remaining glee club members fight for that lead part on New Directions? Of course, sing the most overplayed song of the year, Call Me Maybe. Haha.

I like Glee when it's not too preachy and not too serious, so this is good in my book. I just hope they didn't include Unique in this number. I mean, his voice is too loud for my liking and they need to focus more on the original cast, especially Tina. Give that girl a break. Seriously.

Glee Season 4: Americano / Dance Again Sneak Peek

Here's Kate Hudson performing a Lady Gaga / Jennifer Lopez mash-up, Americano / Dance Again just to show the NYADA newbies, which includes Rachel Berry how it's done.

Not crazy with the recording, to be honest, but this performance is quite impressive. Plus, the production looks stunning. I'm a fan. Enjoy!

X Factor US: 15 Best Performances of Season 1

Just like what I did a day before The Voice Season 3 premiere, I give you X Factor US Season 1's best performances. But unlike The Voice, this show in a matter one season got to produce a couple of mildly successful alums.

Chris Rene, 3rd place finisher, had his single, Young Homie, which got a decent radio airplay a few months back in the US and a Platinum certification in New Zealand. It even went as high as #26 in the Billboard US Pop Songs. He's now set to release his debut album this coming October. Rachel Crowe, who got a shock boot at 5th, has signed a recording deal with Columbia Records and also a TV deal with Nickelodeon for her own TV show.

But it's Marcus Canty, 4th place finisher, who's actually getting some real nice push recently. His first single, Won’t Make A Fool Out of You, got featured in a film Think Like A Man and his second single, In & Out, has gone Top 40 on Urban proving that he's making a lot more noise on the radio than the winner. As for Melanie Amaro, we'll that's another story. Haha.

You see, I actually enjoyed The Voice better than last season's X Factor, but I must admit that the show got the best chance of having commercial success. So, for all the problems X Factor has had previously, I got to give them - especially LA Reid - credit for finding a relevant Urban artist. I don't think American Idol has even tried to since Season 3.

Anyway, enough of that. Here's a definitive list of the best performances last season.

The Voice 3: Blind Auditions Part 2

We’re back for another day of blind auditions and I can't wait to finish. Haha. I kid. Now, we're down to just one hour of this swiveling musical chairs and while the talent felt a bit lightweight in this episode, it was such a kind gesture of good faith from The Voice producers to the viewing public. Haha. Two hours is too much, don't you think?

Oh, and are they forcing these contestants to have some sort of sob package before they audition? Robbery. Injuries. Racism. Virus. These backstories are getting out of hand. Haha. What's next? Alien abduction?

Anyway, let’s see how the contestants this episode,

The Voice 3: Blind Auditions Part 1

Oh yeah, everybody. I’m still writing this thing. Haha.

Yes, The Voice is back! Can you believe that show is on its’ third season already in 2 years? Haha. I hope everyone enjoyed the relatively short break - it's only been 4 months - but it’s time to once again dive down our quest to find a new winner. No, I will not say the "next star" because the show has yet to produce one. But, either way, the show is back!

Like always, Season 3 opened with the four superstars - Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine,  Cee Lo Green and Blake Shelton - singing together this time with The Rollingstone's Start Me Up. For some reason, I didn't like it.

But, how did the contestants do?

Let’s go!

The Voice: 20 Best Performances of Season 2

The Voice Season 3 will premiere today and it's crazy to think that in just two years, it already has two going on three seasons under it's belt. The Voice has yet to produce even a slightly successful artist coming out of the show to give them some cred, but I digress since Adam Levine mentioned that they don't need to produce a star - umm, so what's the point of the show then? Self promotion?

Anyway, here's a definitive list of stand out performances last season and hoping that this season will generate a couple more. So, without further ado, here they are:

Glee Music 4: The New Rachel (Episode 1)

.. and this part of the blog is back. I know I somehow ditched the show after it's hiatus last time, but I'll try my best to keep up with everything this season. Unless, the show frustrates me yet again. Haha. I'm kidding.

Americano / Dance Again

I didn't expect much from Kate Hudson's recording, but I'm pleasantly surprised by this. It's certainly not the best, but she sounds solid for the most part especially in the Americano bits. Not a fan of the mash up though. 6.5/10 

Call Me Maybe

It's just a matter of time for Glee to cover this song no? Haha. The song itself is fun and upbeat, but I'm just tired of this song. Plus, the last few bars sound a bit messy. 5/10

Chasing Pavements

WOW. This sounds really good. Marley - a new character - has this gorgeous soothing tone to her voice that compliments the song perfectly. I like her dynamics and the liberties she took with the melody. Very nice. 8/10

It's Time

 For some reason, this may probably be one of Blaine's strongest solos ever. I think the smoother laid-back quality of Darren's voice gives the tune an interesting twist. This actually reminds me of his Cough Syrup rendition. 7.5/10

Never Say Never

Jake Puckerman - yes, Puck's half brother - is joining New Directions and I'm really impressed. A rich voice that has so much strength, emotion and control. Plus, his falsetto is lovely. Finally! A male lead that I can get behind. 8/10

New York State of Mind

So, Marley is the new Rachel? This duet by Marley and Rachel is, arguably, the strongest recording in this episode. As usual, Rachel sounds phenomenal, but I think Marley holds her own in this song as well. Oh, and I like how their voices are totally different from each other. Beautiful. 9/10