PATTI LABELLE COVERS SAM SMITH'S "STAY WITH ME" [VIDEO]

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AUNTIE PATTI, AUNTIE PATTI SANGGG!!!

You are truly one in a million if Patti Labelle covers one of your songs. The ICONIC sanging soulful songstress covered UK rising artist Sam Smith's most popular song "Stay With Me". Ms. Labelle knows she's one bad mama jama when she turns a song into her own. 

As if "Stay With Me" wasn't soulful enough, Patti collectively with her background singers and the help from the audience gave a special meaning to the phrase A TIMELESS CLASSIC. 

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LaTroy Watson Covers Shontelle's "Impossible" [Audio]

Hey Everyone, Check Out This Short Cover I Did Of Shontelle's "Impossible". I Was Bored Saturday Night And Started Fooling Around On Soundcloud. I Would Really Love Your Feedback On How You Think I Did And What I Need To Do. 

Singing Has Always Been A Dream Of Mine, But Got Discouraged To Pursue It Based On The Fact, I Didn't Feel I Was Ready, I Still Feel That Way. Music Is A Passion Of Mine And Without It I Don't Think I'd Want To Live. 

Here It Is: 

Ariana Grande Covers Mariah Carey's "Emotions"

Hold Up ... SHE HITS MARIAH CAREY NOTES?!

Okay, so while everyone's talking about new pop artist Ariana Grande's voice being similar to pop diva Mariah Carey on her debut single "The Way" feat. Mac Miller, I had to do research myself to see what the whole hype was about. With doing much research i've learned 3 things from Ariana Grande: 

1. Ariana was on Nickoledeon's 'Victorious' as a supporting character.

2. Ariana can do multiple music artist impressions.

3. Ariana is dating Mac Miller. 

No wonder why this girl is making her way to the charts, she has a hot single and the girl can SANG!!! I mean although she can hit Mariah Carey notes and sorta-sounds like her on her debut single, Ariana Grande doesn't have the soul of MC but i'm pretty sure this girl will be around for some years. 

Due to the immense severity of vocal resemblances to Mariah Carey, a while back before dropping her debut single "The Way", Ariana stepped in the studio to pen one of Mariah Carey's earlier classics "Emotions"; which is a pop tune with extremely high notes, I didn't think no other artist or person can execute the song as gracefully Mariah did the song until Ariana took her try. 

Listen To Ariana Grande Cover "Emotions":

Check Out The Video Of Ariana Grande Recording "Emotions" & Her Debut Video For "The Way" feat. Mac Miller. 

Boyce Avenue Feat. Fifth Harmony "Mirrors" Cover

Danity Kane WATCH OUT! 

Looks as if Simon Cowell's has just filled the void for an all American girl group since the departure of Bad Boy's Danity Kane.  The five harmonizers in which Simon Cowell signed after being the top 3 finalist on The X-Factor are now overnight sensations as well as becoming known for their amazing covers on YouTube. 

This time boy band Boyce Avenue teams up with Fifth Harmony as they lend their voices to cover Justin Timberlake's most recent and popular mid-tempo ballad "Mirrors". All of them collectively sound line Angels from the Heavens above! It's a tie between who actually done the song justice! Just listen and you'll hear! 

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Beautiful Covers: Vin Diesel "Stay" & Tamia "Locked Out Of Heaven"

Just when we thought Vin Diesel sounded so sexy by just saying one word, he draws us in with his singing, I mean it may be monotone, but hey what can you say, this man has a way of melodic words. Of course, Vin Diesel isn't trying his luck in venturing off with a music career, this is something he did allegedly for all the ladies on Valentine's Day. Check out Vin Diesel performing Rihanna feat. Mikky Ekko's "Stay". 

Continue after the jump to check out RnB sensation Tamia cover Bruno Mars fan favorite "Locked Out Of Heaven".

Remarkable Gospel Singing

I don't know what took me so long to edit this video, but I did say I was going to share it with you all. Here's a video from last semester that my friend Aglaelle and I did randomly, we were bored and decided to sing a little. We both have such beautiful voices but I really admire Aglaelle's even more, I can't wait until we both hit the studio and record a duet. 

In this video we decided to sing some Gospel songs ("I Love The Lord" - Whitney Houston & "I Give Myself Away" - William McDowell) and close out with "Silent Night" most famously by Mariah Carey; this video was definitely recorded in December; excuse us for being in the holiday moment. How cute are our harmonies and voices though? We could be a group right? Or would you like to see us do a duet? 

Elisha Ward - Love and War (Tamar Braxton Music Video Cover)

I've been watching a lot of videos on YouTube recently and I came across this incredible young woman who decided to take on the challenging Tamar Braxton song "Love and War" but not only did she do her cover of the song but also made a music video for her version which absolutely blew my mind. I mean the greatest talent now a days are found on YouTube and not only are inspiring singers are just uploading covers of them singing their favorite song but they are taking five steps up and even creating music videos for their covers, talk about having the X-FACTOR! 

I really LOVE Elisha Ward's cover of "Love and War" and her music video for it. The concept of the video was just compelling and caused a tear or two to shed from my eyes. Elisha is such a beautiful curvy woman and I loved how she put pieces of clothing together to create an outfit that showed off her curves as well as made her look chic and runway ready! I'm so obsessed with this music video, just everything from the background band, to her strong unique voice, this woman has ought to be signed ASAP! 

If you want to know what i'm talking about then just experience Elisha Ward's "Love and War" story!

Undiscovered Talent

So I bet you didn't know I sang. Well, not professionally...YET! But I do have aspirations of becoming a singer. I've been singing since I was 6yrs old; I discovered my love for singing during my sixth birthday party, Batman Themed and I ditched all my friends and family and had gone in my room to watch Disney's The Little Mermaid. "Part Of Your World" came on and I just remember singing the song so beautifully that I felt a connection with my voice and my spirit (goosebumps). Ever since then I've been singing!

I've did the whole reality tv talent competition shows (American Idol & The X-Factor) but I just wasn't quite lucky enough to make it to Hollywood. I guess it wasn't my time yet; but I still sing so I guess I'll get discovered when I will. Though, the music industry sucks right about now. For a while now, pop singer and X-Factor judge Demi Lovato's new single "Give Your Heart A Break" has been playing constantly in my mind and I just connected so well with the lyrics I just had to sing it. The only thing about this song...it's a tough song to perfect!!!

This weekend, I sat in my room and over and over practiced the song until I got the keys and pitch right, not to perfection yet, but I'm getting there. I thought i'd share with you guys a little of what I sang. I recorded a video and did what millions of others do...UPLOADED TO YOUTUBE BABY!!!!

Check It Out! I Hope You All Enjoy :-D!

I Cover Taylor Swift's "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together"

So one of my favorite songs right now is Taylor Swift's new single "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" off of her upcoming new album RED. I fell in love with the song ever since she performed it at the MTV VMA's. The song's chorus is pretty much so catchy as to you can't never ever forget it and you'll find yourself singing it in the most random places, like i've done in the public bathroom and elevator. 

I decided to just record the chorus part clearly that's my favorite. I hope you all like my chorus cover of Taylor Swift's brand new spanking song. Make sure you guys purchase the single on iTunes too! 

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Check Out My Friend Luis Cover Of Chris Brown's "Don't Judge Me"

My friend Luis, created his own cover of Chris Brown's popular song "Don't Judge Me" off his new album FORTUNE. Luis is an inspiring singer/songwriter and for months I've begged him to send me a sample of him singing something and he finally decided to it. I asked him when did he record the small snippet cover and he informed me earlier yesterday, with a small mic and his laptop. He did a great job on creating his own sound and dubbing his background vocals. I would have never guessed he recorded it in the premises of his room. 

GREAT JOB LUIS, CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR MORE !!!!  

Listen To His Cover Below!

Are Fan Clubs Still Active?

Britney Spears 1999 Controversy Rolling Stone Cover

Are Fan Clubs still in existence? Now a days we have so many fans that FAN/STAN out on social networks, camp outside arena's for concert tickets or show appearances and even also getting a face portrait tattoo of their favorite artists. Fans will do the extreme just to be face to face with their favorite entertainer. I ask this question because back before illegal downloading became popular before the millennium, there were Fan Clubs. 

Danity Kane's Shannon Bex "Damaged" Country Cover

Anyone remember Danity Kane member Shannon Bex? Well, it looks like the girls have branched off doing well in their own solo ventures. Shannon Bex who is now married and is pursing a solo career in the genre of Country is set to release her self titled EP very soon. Meanwhile, she's started a YouTube Channel where she's posting videos of the journey to creating her EP along the way singing country covers of songs that are favorites.

In this particular video Shannon was asked to cover her once top selling female pop group Danity Kane's "Damaged" off their second album Welcome To The Dollhouse. Though in the beginning of the video Shannon states she's over the whole Danity Kane era then performs the fan favorite song acoustically in a country version which sounded so beautiful. hannon has always been a country singer and if you payed attention to MTV's Making the Band, you could see Shannon vocally auditioning a country song; which I don't blame her because country singing is definitely one of her strong attributes. 

Deep down inside I pray to the heavens above Danity Kane will resurface to put out some more albums and take the music industry by storm...but until then we have their individual projects which I'm still trying to get used too. Take a look at Shannon perform her country version of "Damaged".

How do you feel about Danity Kane's individual careers?

I Cover Beyonce's I Miss You [Preview]

I recently covered one of my favorite songs from Beyonce, a song off her latest album 4 titled "I Miss You" written and produced by the extraordinaire Frank Ocean. When I heard the album I instantly fell in love with the beat and then gradually listened to the lyrics of the song towards the end knowing for sure I truly can relate to it. 

There is always that person that comes in your life that you will always miss incredibly whether they are just in the bathroom or around the corner to the store and question whether that person shares the same feeling for you. Isn't it crazy what love can make you feel? I hope you enjoy the short preview of the video. The full one will be coming soon; so be on the lookout for it :-)! Enjoy!  

Chrystian - Thinking About You (Frank Ocean Cover)

Don't we all love us some Chrystian? Here he is singing a cover of Frank Ocean's "Thinking About You". The funny thing is, this is the second cover I heard of the song and I haven't heard the original song yet! Hearing these covers makes me not want to go back but move forward with hearing more covers, but Chrystian's version is my favorite so far. Check it out! 

Adele - Someone Like You (Cover)

So as usual, I like to post videos of myself doing cover songs of my favorite songs from my favorite artists. One day I was really feeling like Adele and decided to cover her latest single "Someone Like You". This is a nice ballad song I thought i'd touch on. I uploaded one video via FaceBook and later (days/weeks later) on YouTube. Check both videos out, let me know what you think. Don't forget to Follow Me On Twitter @LaTroyWatson Add Me On FaceBook LaTroy Watson and on YouTube RichKidBobby !  

Bobbi Christina - Someone Like You (Cover)

Over the weekend the blogosphere went on a musical frenzy when RnB Legendary Songstress Whitney Houston and Bad Boy Heart-Throb Bobby Brown's daughter Bobbi Christina Brown did an impromptu cover of Adele's latest classic "Someone Like You" on YouTube. Beautiful teen Bobbi Christina has such a beautiful voice and it is said she wants to follow in her mother's footsteps of becoming a singer. I love Bobbi's voice and cover. I hope she does go on to become a great singer. Her career will be phenomenal! Take a look at the video: 

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A Cover Snippet Of Alicia Keys "Dragon Days"

In Case You Forgot I Do Enjoy Singing :-) 

Jsun Covers (I Miss You) - Beyonce

Last night on YouTube, I came across one of the most talented male singers I've ever heard on YouTube. This soulful singer goes by the name Jsun. I think he also models, but I mostly know him for his videos and covers on YouTube. He is just amazing. His voice is so melodic and chilling. Last night, I was so happy he covered one of my favorite songs by Beyonce. The song is called "I Miss You" and it is off of her fourth album '4' which is in stores now. I was searching for covers of the song and seriously I wasn't pleased until I came across Jsun's cover. The video is incredible and you can tell he was putting all his emotions in the song. I love it. Take a look. 

Chrystian Sings Tamia's "Officially Missing You"

WOW, this guy has came a long way and he's still grinding hard on his journey to becoming the world's greatest entertainer. I haven't fully met Chrystian, but I remember seeing him perform on BET's 106 and Park's "Wild Out Wednesday" competition. He performed an up-tempo song that was so hot!!! This 19yr old well, at the time he had to be 16, but he can dance and sing his ASS off! After seeing him deliver on the stage, I knew he was going to be something big. Don't compare him to Chris Brown or any other r&b artist out there, Chrystian has his own swag and his voice is remarkably beautiful; never heard before ANYWHERE! 

The Columbus,Ohio native recently did sat down with one of his producers and did an acoustic version of Tamia's hit song "Officially Missing You" on YouTube. This is one of my favorite songs from Tamia and I believed he nailed the song note to note exactly how Tamia sung it. But in his own way as if he came up with the song. I loved this video and I think you will enjoy it. Check the video after the jump.

Joelle James Covers Beyonce's "1+1"

YouTube sensation and singer Joelle James has covered Beyonce's song "1+1". Shall I say, every time I hear Joelle cover a song from an artist she gives me goosebumps. Joelle James' voice is so powerful. This girl needs a recording contract asap! Take a look at Joelle James singing this powerful ballad. =)