Luther Vandross: R&B Favorite

Luther Ronzoni Vandross (April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005) was an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, and record producer. During his career, Vandross sold over twenty-five million albums.

Vandross first hit was entitled "This Close to You" in 1977. And from then on, he released so many songs that inspired people not only in America but the rest of the world. His songs are more of a R&B and Soul.

Vandross had diabetes, a disease that ran in his family, as well as hypertension. On April 16, 2003, just four days before his 52nd birthday, Vandross suffered a stroke in his home in Manhattan.

He appeared briefly on videotape at the 2004 Grammys to accept his Song of the Year award, where he said, "Whenever I say goodbye it's never for long because I believe in the power of love". Other than an appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show, he was never seen in public again. Vandross died on July 1, 2005 at John F. Kennedy Medical Center in Edison, New Jersey at the age of 54. The cause of his death was never publicly released.

His funeral was in New York City on July 8, 2005.[12] After two days of viewing, Vandross was laid to rest in George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus, New Jersey.

The Songs Of Luther Vandross

Don't You Remember




This Time I'm Right




Dance With My Father Again




A House Is Not A Home




I'd Rather

Lady Gaga: The Fast-Rising International Star

We hear her songs in the radio, see her videos in MTV or Myx. She is a talk of the town nowadays. Her songs are kinda fast that is why when someone hears her song, they can't help but to dance. Introducing, the fast-rising international star Lady Gaga.

Lady Gaga's real name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta. She was born in Yonkers, New York, to Italian American parents on March 28, 1986.

Gaga was originally signed to Def Jam when she was 19 years old; it happened after the record executive L. A. Reid heard her singing down the hallway from his office. However Gaga states Reid never met with her. "I used to wait outside his office for hours, hoping he'd take meetings with me about my songs, but it never happened." Reid dropped Gaga from the label after three months. Akon recognized that Gaga also had vocal talent, he signed her to a joint deal with his own label, Kon Live Distribution, and then she started to work on her own new material for her debut album.

Gaga released her debut album The Fame in 2008, which she explained was "about how anyone can feel famous". To date, the album has spawned the international number one hit singles "Just Dance" (nominated for Best Dance Recording at the 51st Grammy Awards) and "Poker Face". She was announced by BBC as one of the rising stars of 2009 and emerged into media prominence the same year. Gaga has been influenced by glam rockers such as David Bowie and Queen as well as pop singers like Michael Jackson and Madonna.

The Grooving' Songs Of Lady Gaga

Poker Face



Just Dance



Love Game



More to come from Lady Gaga... that's for sure!

Welcome To My International Music Zone!

Music is really my passion. I really love listening to music whatever genre may it be. But of course, I still base it on what I feel at a particular moment. So, this blog thread will feature all the international artists that I like and idolized! Their songs will be featured and profiles will be discussed as well. I Love It!