Poptweetz Zero of 2010 No5 - Mutya Buena

You should remember Mutya from her Sugababes days.  2010 was a disappointing year for the singer.  She released some music to very little fanfare - and she allegedly squabbled with the current Sugababes members and took them to court in an attempt to re-claim the brand.  It was very messy and it is with regret that Mutya has made my 'Zero' list.  She has a truly great voice (and through surgery, she is now the owner of new perky buttocks!)

Poptweetz Hero of 2010 No5 - Sophie Ellis Bextor

Sophie Ellis Bextor has given us so many fantastic singles over the years.  It was criminal that 'Heartbreak Make Me A Dancer' wasn't the huge hit that it deserved to be.  2010 was tough year for many artists - but I hope Sophie has a massively successful 2011 as I'm desperate for a brand new album. 

Poptweetz Zero of 2010 No6 - Talentless X-Factor Contestants

It's not funny. It's not clever. BTW- you can actually buy this T-shirt of Wagner........ good grief, the world has gone mad!

Poptweetz Hero of 2010 No6 - Gabriella Cilmi

I really feel that 'On A Mission' should have been a much bigger hit.  It's a modern disco masterpiece.  Another fantastic track from 'Ten' (the album) is 'Superhot' - it would have made a great choice for the follow-up single. 

Gabriella is a fiesty one.  Whenever I've read interviews, she never shys from giving her opinions on other artists, no matter how uncomplimentary they may be.  I have to admire her attitude in an industry that's often populated by media-trained, personality free dummies.

Poptweetz Hero of 2010 No7 - Kelis

I remember the early days when Kelis sang 'I Hate You So Much", otherwise known as the 'shouty song'.  Kelis has now re-invented herself as a dance siren.  'Acapella' is second favourite dance song of all time - therefore Kelis deserves a place in my chart.

Poptweetz Zero of 2010 No7 - Christina Aguilera

Oh Christina, how we love you.  That voice is the real deal.....but Bionic was bloody awful.  Let's just forget it ever happened.

ADELE 'Rolling In The Deep'

Adele's debut album was an absolute treat. It's rare to find such a young singer with so much soul - and a voice which sounds well beyond her age. The new single 'Rolling In the Deep' is another fine song from the songstress. Full to the brim with emotion, it's a good sign that the new album will deliver to our expectations.

The Rules - Part 2

Continuing my rules to create a perfect pop star: (see Part1 here: http://newpoptweetz.blogspot.com/2010/10/rules-part-1.html )

4. Hire a kick-ass Video Producer

Nobody wants to see a video of somebody stood on a stage, motionless - or perhaps swaying side to side. The buying public want bloody amazing dance routines, some partial nudity and hot people! We want special effects - and it's even better if someone can muster up something new that's never been done before. Look at Bjorks videos - always weird, but always fabulous.  Britney has done some fantastic videos.  That's what the public want, so you gotta give it to 'em.

5. Be a good Guest

There is nothing worse that watching an arrogant and ungrateful popstar being interviewed on TV - UNLESS THEY ARE FUNNY.  You have to be entertaining.

...more soon.

Poptweetz Zero of 2010 No8 - Prolific Producers

There are many named producers I could choose for number 8 in my list.  However, I will let you use your imagination to guess who I am referring to.  I'm tired of producers who churn out music that sounds identical to their other tracks.  There are so many popular producers who appear to put very little effort into producing music that is both original and interesting.  We don't need anymore Gaga-lite artists.... We already have Gaga.

Poptweetz Hero of 2010 No8 - Robyn

Robyn is a 'one in a million' artist.  By the end of 2010, she will have released a trilogy of fantastic albums under the title - 'Body Talk'.  Both artistic and inspiring, it's always a pleasure to see what she will come up with next.  She's so respected in the music industry.  You may remember her mid-nineties hits 'Show Me Love' and 'Do you Know What It Takes'.  Back then, it seemed that she was very much a product of managers and producers.  The same cannot be said now - Robyn is very much in control creatively and she's delivering some of the best pop songs I've heard in years.