I first came across Laura Izibor when I was working on some movie soundtracks and her song “Mmm…”, and she’s since gone on to release an album hear in the States after much international critical acclaim. She’s an Irish born singer/songwriter/producer who’s yet to break through majorly in the here in the US.

Her voice is of that quality of Chrisette Michele’s — either you like it or you don’t. I don’t mind her at all, but she’s almost a mix of Oleta Adams, Anita Baker, Chrisette and Avril Lavigne vocally to me, if that makes any sense. Random, I know. However, her latest video for her single “Stay” features a pretty nice clip that illustrates the ups and downs of a relationship (mostly the downs) and features actor Rob Bacon (“Finding Forrester”).

I like how the clip shows that there is constant upheaval, day till night, and in the end, breaking up is easier to do than staying together. What do you think about Laura? Share your thoughts.

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I’ve posted about Jully Black before, as she is one of my favorite North of the Border R&B artists. Her last album Revival was THROUGHLY enjoyable. Much better than most American R&B albums that came out that year (2007) actually.

Well, she’s back with a new album called The Black Book and this single “Running” is the first video to be released for it.

It’s a much more laid-back affair than her last album’s singles, like “Seven Day Fool”. However, her voice is strong and though highly stylized this time around, Jully looks great. She’s that artist that people know but not really, as she’s worked with a lot of people here in the US as well. This video may not establish her US presence anymore, but it’s a good attempt nonetheless. “Running” the song itself is a decent affair, but I much prefer Jully when she’s uptempo and/or more ferocious.

What do you guys think of “Running”? Check out her website and also follow her on Twitter!

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Us Americans may remember k-os from his medium hit “Superstarr Pt. Zero” but he’s a successful hip-hop artist in his native Canada, and so is his co-star on this joint Saukrates. They also get Nelly Furtado in for good measure.

On this joint “I Wish I Knew Natalie Portman”, which samples Phantom Planet’s “California” (better known as the theme song from TV show The O.C.), k-os and Sauktrates get their Western American on with their Lil X directed video. It’s all outlaws and Dukes of Hazzard and pretty ladies, but I like the song. k-os then goes into a different song at about 3:15 and loses me, but the visuals are still hot LOL!

Where has Lil X been!?

k-os’ latest album Yes! drops tomorrow stateside, so pick it up if you’re looking for something different.

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