Challenge #3: They sang WHAT?!?! The Vote

Challenge #3: They sang WHAT?!?! Nic's Entry

Okay, so I really really liked Chris's entry, and may in fact vote for that one myself.  But here's my entry.  Enjoy!

Challenge #3: They sang WHAT?!?! Chris's Entry

Challenge 3 asks you to come up with the best example of an artist singing something totally out of their genre. Liberace Death Metal? Slayer Nursery Rhymes? Stuff like that is out here.
Actually, just don't bother, because I've got the grand daddy of "Holy Shit, WHO is singing WHAT?!?!" Ladies and Gentlemen, Aretha Franklin is about to kick your ass in a way you're not expecting.

Challenge #2: Best "Watch and See" Artist: The Vote

Challenge #2: Best "Wait and See" Artist: Chris's Entry

I'm still waiting for this guy to go from YouTube sensation to millionaire pop music icon. He's got a few albums out, but I've never seen him on any mainstream media outlets.... Geeks, stand up, and recognize the awesome that is RONALD JENKEES!!!!

Challenge #2: Best "Wait and See" Artist: Nic's Entry

This is a tough one...I listen to a lot of "Up and Coming" artists, but as of late it seems they are all becoming more and more famous.  I submit for your approval Lissie.  Lissie grew up in Rock Island, IL, an hour away from my hometown.  She's a hippy-folk-rock ingénue who has an amazing album and can cover anything from Lady Gaga to Lionel Richie.  This particular video was actually taken by me at The Mercy Lounge in Nashville.  Here's Lissie with my favorite by her, "When I'm Alone".

Challenge #2 : Best "Wait and See" Artist : Marie's Entry

My challenge is to find an up and coming artist who you think has so much potential that they will soon be "world recognized". My artist is Selah Sue, a singer-songwriter from Belgium. She has just released her first full album on March 7th. I got to see a rare performance at Perez Hilton's One Night in Austin SXSW Party! It was just her and her guitar on that stage and I found that she steals your breath and then amazes you with her voice and ability to rap in raggae-style. She is being compared to artist such as Lauryn Hill and Erikah Badu, but honestly, I feel she has the potential to surpass their greatness! So take a listen and tell me what you think!