A few weeks ago, I spoke exclusively with Backstreet Boys' Howie D about his forthcoming solo album "Back To Me" that will be released worldwide early next month. Howie and I spoke while he was on the massively successful Backstreet Boys and New Kids On The Block tour this summer.
After scoring massive hits with the Backstreet Boys over the past two decades and selling over 100 million records worldwide, this solo album represents an important artistic milestone in Howie D's career. "Back To Me" sees this talented singer/songwriter combine his sultry and soulful melodies with a myriad of styles to create a compelling collection of songs that bounce from Euro-styled electro-pop to R&B flavored tunes.
In our video interview, Howie spoke very candidly about what it was like to record without the Backstreet Boys, what inspired his songwriting and why Backstreet Boys has been such a successful group for almost twenty years. He has taken over 5 years to compile this solo record, making sure to serve up a sound that would be appreciated by fans and satisfy him creatively as well.
Make sure to learn more about Howie's "Back To Me" on his web site where you can pre-order the album as as well. "Back To Me" will be available in Japan on November 9 and worldwide on November 15.
You may not have heard the name ROBOPOP, but you sure have heard their music. ROBOPOP is the talented production outfit behind songs like Lana Del Rey's "Video Games" and Gym Class Heroes' "Stereo Hearts" (featuring Adam Levine) that they co-produced with Benny Blanco. ROBOPOP is having massive success with both tracks and particularly Lana Del Rey's "Video Games" EP is stirring up a storm around the world.
Another artist ROBOPOP has been writing and producing for New York City vocalist Emily Katter. Her debut single, titled "Heart Explosion," shows off a soulful side of ROBOPOP while still maintaining their distinct pop sensibilities. Rising rapper Hybrid cameos on the track laying down some punchy rhymes that balance neatly with the track's lush, soulful undertones.
ROBOPOP's production savvy shows in the way they meticulously layer the track, most notably with that buzzing bass and that playful video game groove that pops up throughout the song and gives "Heart Explosion" a unique, radio-ready texture.
Emily Katter is currently unsigned but working with ROBOPOP to further develop her sound while looking for distribution partners. "Heart Explosion" is an accomplished debut tune that not only shows off Katter's vocal chops, but also ROBOPOP's ability to change up their sound to fit the artist they're working with.
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