Music Video: Tonight - Jessica Sanchez (ft. Ne-Yo)

Right on the heels of her blazing performance of her debut single, Tonight featuring Ne-Yo, on American Idol. Jessica Sanchez releases the official music video of the song. Yes, the single is available now!

To coopt Nicki Minaj's favorite words, "I'm obsessed with this song!" Haha. Sure, Tonight is generic when compared to other mainstream pop music, but Jessica sold this song convincingly. It's fun, young, catchy and hip. I'd stab myself if she released a ballad a la Change Nothing for a single because that will never do her any favors. It's just fascinating to see the young lady, which I was blogging last year here, grew up to be a potential pop star. Enjoy!

American Idol 12: Tonight - Jessica Sanchez (ft. Ne-Yo)

Watch Jessica Sanchez as she debuts her single Tonight featuring the Ne-Yo on the American Idol stage. The song is off her debut album, Me, You & The Music, which is out April 30, 2013.

Tonight wasn't anything groundbreaking, but it's seriously refreshing to have a current sounding performance from an American Idol alum. I love the energy and sass and this girl just has star power! I have a funny feeling that she'll be one of the few that makes the successful transition from the show to current pop music. Jordin Sparks and Kelly Clarkson managed that and Jessica looks primed to potentially make it big in mainstream modern pop.


[HD] Jessica Sanchez & Ne-Yo - Tonight... by IdolxMuzic

Music Video: Jump In - Jessica Sanchez and Apl.de.Ap

I didn't know Jessica Sanchez even had the time to record and shoot a music video for another advertisement - apparently, for SMART Communications - in the Philippines. Here's her new music video Jump In with Black Eyed Peas member Apl.de.Ap, who's also a Filipino.

Not bad. I think the tune is light, young and should appeal to her age group. It's not the greatest song, but Jessica gives life to it. I also like the glossy production of the music video. To be honest, I'm actually hoping for her upcoming album to sound slightly like this with a bit of an edge and some R&B mixed into it. Oh, and can we have details of her record already? Enjoy!

Idol/Glee News: Jessica Sanchez Is Officially Part Of Glee

I'm not sure if I should post this as Glee News or Idol News. Haha. I love how two worlds will soon be colliding in my blog. Haha.

According to Michael Ausiello of TVLine, Jessica Sanchez has been cast for a recurring role on Glee this season:

It’s a done deal: Jessica Sanchez, whose monster pipes and near-perfect pitch carried her all the way to a second-place finish on Season 11 of American Idol, has closed a deal to recur on Glee, TVLine has learned exclusively.

There are no details on what role Glee executive producer Ryan Murphy might have in store for the 16-year-old California native or when she will first appear on screen. (Might she be the much-buzzed-about new love interest for Finn?!)

To me, this is another opportunity for Jessica to diversify her career and pick up more fans. I think this is a great opportunity for her and she will fit in quite nicely on Glee. Plus, with big voiced divas like Amber Riley leaving the show, that choir room in McKinley needs some vocal prowess no?

Music: Fairytale - Jessica Sanchez

Aside from Joshua Ledet, American Idol Season 11 runner-up, Jessica Sanchez, also debuted a new song, Fairytale, which according to her is a little preview of what's in store for her fans in her upcoming debut album set to be released at the end of the year.

Catchy hook. Radio friendly melody. Age appropriate lyrics. Yes, the song is a bit generic and vocally lightweight, but this should play well with the younger demographic - same demo that made David Archuleta's Crush and Jordin Spark' Tattoo certified hits. So, while I was expecting Jessica's sound to be more Urban with a tinge of pop a la Beyonce or Rihanna and not Carly Rae Jepsen or Selena Gomez, I can somewhat see this as a potential hit for her. I just hope she can have the right mix of Urban and Pop on her upcoming album and they can try to take her in Beyonce's route. Enjoy!

American Idol 11: Change Nothing - Jessica Sanchez

Here is Jessica Sanchez's supposed "winning" single had she won American Idol, Change Nothing. I must say, I didn't like the song when she performed it last night, but this one's a grower. Relative to past coronation songs we had from the atrocious No Boundaries to the trite I Love You This Big, this is actually pretty good. The nuances of the song and her vocal range are pretty spectacular. Plus, she even sounds like Beyonce during the verses. Call me crazy, but I can see radio stations playing this.