Saturday Night Dance Party, Michael Jackson Demo: David Guetta with Chris Brown, R. Kelly, Cheryl Cole, Heatwave

DAILY MUSIC TRIVIA QUESTION:   Cheryl Cole was almost a judge on the US version of the X-Factor, who replaced her?  Yesterday: "It's All Over Now"

"YOU ARE MY WORLD"  R. KELLY   

Robert wrote this song for Michael Jackson and here's the unbelievable demo version updated and released on R. Kelly's new CD, "Write Me Back".  As you may recall, R. Kelly wrote Michael's #1 hit, "You Are Not Alone", the video starred his wife, Lisa Marie Presley.  One unique distinction with "You Are My World" is that Robert actually sounds like he's emulating Jackson's voice.   Rumor has it that he wanted to give MJ a feel for the song in Michael's key.   It sounds like this could have fit on Dangerous or Invincible.   I could totally see MJ adding some signature ad-libs and having a big hit with this jam!  This version is Updated, not the one heard on the internet last year.

"I CAN ONLY IMAGINE"    DAVID GUETTA with Lil Wayne & Chris Brown

Watching this video you wonder if this is a preview of a new summer blockbuster Sci-Fi movie.  David Guetta's record company broke the bank with this ultra-expensive music video reminiscent of Tron and Promethus.  So many special effects, Holograms, 3-D images, a skateboard ramp, and six different sets all fit into a four minute dance track.  The trio of David, Chris, and Wayne also performed this song at the 54th Grammy Awards.    "Nothing But The Beat", Guetta's platinum CD has now reached SIX singles hitting the charts!

"BOOGIE NIGHTS"   HEATWAVE

Heatwave is no One Hit Wonder, in fact, they have 2 massively huge singles and they've scored a number of smaller hits.   You have the wedding song, the ultimate love theme, "Always And Forever", later covered by Luther Vandross.    Then you have their funk/disco party jam, "Boogie Nights".   From the oriental chimes and beats in the introduction leading to the slow chant of "boogie nights, ooh, ooh, ooh", till the beat drops, "Boogie Nights" is a timeless dance party jam. Heatwave also scored big with "The Groove Line", a prerequisite at many house parties.

"SEXY DEN A MUTHA"  CHERYL

Cheryl Cole was a member of the best girl group (Girls Aloud) out of England since the Spice Girls.   Cheryl was voted the World's Sexiest Woman in 2010 and this video shares some reasons why.  Since leaving Girls Aloud and going solo, she's released 3 CDs, and dropped her last name.   Like Madonna and Rihanna, she's just CHERYL now.  Unlike Madonna and Rihanna, I'm not sure her talent would last long on Simon Cowell's TV show, The X-Factor, a show she's been a judge for in England.   This dance track is the highlight of Cheryl's new CD, which isn't saying much :)  The lyrics are too "urban" for Cheryl but that club beat is slamming, reminiscent of Rihanna's "We Found Love".

Which Celebrity Sat Next To Me? Jay-Z, Fergie, R Kelly, Melky Sedeck

"BIG GIRLS DON'T CRY (Extended)"       FERGIE

I've got the greatest Fergie story!    So I'm in the 2nd row for Christina Aguilera & Justin Timberlake's big tour in 2003.    I'm sitting right by the stage and the 4 prime seats to the left of me are vacant for the opening act and Christina.   The opening act was the Black Eyed Peas.   They hadn't hit it big yet and their first big hit currently on the charts was "Where Is The Love" featuring Justin.    Near the end of Christina's set, 3 guys and a short girl with big MC Hammer hip hop pants sit next to us in the 2nd row.    They looked so familiar  :)   I'm sure you can guess, who I got to meet that night!

"YOU MUST LOVE ME"             JAY-Z

From Jay-Z's second CD, In My Lifetime Vol. 1, a hardcore autobiographical track from one of the most intelligent MC's of all-time.   Jay doesn't pull any punches here, documenting his childhood mistakes, check out the opening line to his mom:  "Since my date of birth  brought you nothing but hurt."    Kelly Price is a guest vocalist and takes the song to church with her appeals for forgiveness.    This isn't the GQ, High Roller, Beyonce-marrying Jay-Z, this is the raw MC with intense Brooklyn street rhymes written right after his friend, Biggy, died.   Even if you're not into rap, you've got to appreciate the open, bold intensity of this track.

"BURN IT UP"  (Ft. Wysin and Yandell)           R.KELLY

Robert (R.) Kelly is one of the most underrated superstars in R&B.   Yes, he's famous for many chart topping hits but he's mainly known for his mega-hit "I Believe I Can Fly", his soap opera epic "Trapped In The Closet" and his bizarre criminal accusations.  But at the heart of the matter, R. Kelly is a brilliant, creative producer and performer extraordinaire.    Robert is a classic throwback R&B artist, at the same time he's written some of the most beautiful gospel-tinged epics, and he's not afraid to be creative and mix it up with new genres.   Here he does an amazing song combining hip hop with hardcore reggaeton!   

"BROOKLYN"    MELKY SEDECK

From the HBO Film, Disappearing Act, starring Wesley Snipes and Sanaa Latham, comes this dramatic piano ballad.    Even though the lyrics are heartbreaking, Melky's performance is hopeful and inspiring.     Melky is Wyclef Jean's sister so I'm surprised she didn't become a big star.