The Evolution of Child/Teen Stars

Some of musics biggest stars started their careers in their teens which makes me feel like an underachiever. But, as with all humans, the journey from teenager to young adult can lead to huge changes both in image and the type of music you create. So here is a little look at how some child stars have evolved since their debut.

Christina Aguilera

Christina has definitely gone through an evolution from angelic, fresh-faced pop sensation to risque r&b vocal superstar. Her music has matured and undergone many changes over the years as has her image but one thing that has remained the same is her voice - an undeniable powerhouse from the 90's to present day.

Selena Gomez

Better known for her on/off again relationship with arrogant popstar Justin Bieber, Selena's music career has gone a little under the radar particularly in the UK.

She isn't the best of singers but that hasn't stopped Selena from selling albums and touring America thanks to her fun and catchy pop hits which have started getting a little bit more risque.

Justin Timberlake

Probably the most successful of all the teen stars, Justin Timberlake has remained sane and out of rehab while maintaining an amazing career in music and film. He made the perfect transition from young boyband member to established solo artist -everyone else needs to take note.

Chris Brown

Chris could have been the biggest thing in R&B right now if it weren't for his behaviour outside of music and the bad boy image he has created for himself.

He can sing, dance and perform and his music is always top quality but the sweet and charming teen who debuted almost ten years ago has gone way off the rails and may never reach his full potential.

Miley Cyrus

One of the biggest musical transformations came from Miley, the Disney sweetheart who twerked into the tabloids last year. When Miley ditched her long brunette locks and embraced her revealing leotards it seemed her music evolved too. 

The once squeaky-clean popstar has now been working with Pharrell and Mike.Will.Made.It to create some slightly more controversial urban sounds.

Rihanna

It's hard to remember there was once a time when Rihanna was a fresh-faced Bajan teen with the world at her feet. Nowadays the superstar is a force to be reckoned with making daring fashion choices and even more daring music.

New Video : Alternate Grown Woman Vid

An alternate video for Beyonce's Grown Woman has been released and it's brilliant. It has a lot of the same clips and ideas as the original but there are more graphics and artsy concepts which make it a bit more appealing to the eye. However, I do miss the cameo Miss Tina makes it the original.

New Music : SZA

Earlier today I stumbled upon a beautiful new track from the sensational SZA and it features another favourite newbie of mine Chance the Rapper.
The song is called Child's Play and offers us another insight into what we can look forward to from her project dropping 8th April. It is another thoughtful and emotive song and probably my favourite from SZA so far.

New Video : Tinashe

I love Tinashe, especially her new single featuring Schoolboy Q 2 On. I've already done an 'Introducing' feature on her and posted her single but now she finally has a video.
For a first video (well, not technically but commercially) she has done pretty well with great outfits, fast-paced scenes and a brief appearance from Schoolboy Q. It was also smart of her to showcase her talents as a dancer giving her female contemporaries something to compete with.

Jay-Z has beef with Drake ?

Jay-Z has dropped a new verse on Jay Electronica's track We Made It and with it has come some controversy over one line in particular.
About 2 minutes into the track, Jay addresses Drake over a comment he made about the many art references Hov uses in his lyrics. This verse isn't particularly insulting and doesn't seem to be the beginnings of a new hip-hop beef; however, that is unless the many blogs and fans reporting that Jay calls Drake 'Mrs Drizzy' is true. If that is the case then I can see why Drake may take offence and fight back in his next verse but it is debatable as many say it sounds like Hov actually says 'Mr Drake'.
I guess only Jay will know.
Decide for yourself below...

New Video : Chris Brown

I have no idea how he does it considering he has been in rehab for weeks and is now in a very real prison cell till late April. But somehow Chris Brown is still able to make videos in the lead up to his album release and this time its for Loyal which features Lil Wayne and Tyga.
Chris always makes great music and fun videos and this one is no different. The dancing is on point and Chris is looking half-way healthy again, now if only he could get his act together outside of the studio...

#WCW : Jennifer Lopez

Not only has this women managed to not age in 15 years but she has always produced high quality timeless music. Admittedly, I miss her R'n'B days where she collaborated with the likes of Ja Rule and LL Cool J but now she is seen more with the mediocre Pitbull.
Ah well, she's J-Lo and she's hot...

New Music : Porsha Williams

Porsha Williams, who is better known for her role in The Real Housewives of Atlanta, has always been open about her love for singing and even auditioned for, and got a role in, Kandi Burruss' play.
She isn't the worst singer and her single, Flatline, isn't a bad song especially for a first attempt but it is always difficult to take a reality star seriously outside of television.
However, the likeable socialite could do well out of this if she gets with the right writers and producers, and what better time seeing as this may be her last season of The Housewives.