Spotlight Artist: Jordan Moser

Jordan Moser - Numb


In short, today's pop scene doesn't allow much growth for the burgeoning college students that so desperately want their music heard. Sometimes it’s the record label's misguided age factor that keeps every "true artist" away from their dream; oftentimes, the "true" in artist is a misnomer.

Surprisingly marketable, Jordan Moser may never necessarily have to worry about that issue. Unlike many who say they do "everything," Moser has found his niche in one set genre and honed the skills that it will take to make himself a household name in the coming years.

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Veracious in all its glory, "Numb", showcases Moser as artistically young and vibrant while creatively expressive. The production is radio ready, the chorus is catchy, and the passion will course through your speakers. And although his lyrics are more reminiscent of Teddy Geiger than they are of John Mayer, with age and experience, he'll be able to balance out all of those factors. Funny thing is--I don't even think this talent knows how much potential he has.

You can contact Jordan Moser @ Myspace to download more of his music.

Waiting on the World to Change - John Mayer (Columbia)

John Mayer - Waiting...


Point blank, America does not deserve John Mayer. No matter how good the music is, it seems like we keep him one step away from having the #1 hit he deserves.

With that said, "Waiting" is the only commercial song of '06 that has any oomph to it. Not only is the production and lyrical content stratospheres away from anything released in the last 10 months, but it’s the most carefree and truthful. Mix in the breakdown and even the sanest person will go crazy with excitement. Sadly, what makes this even worse is that Mayer stays calm throughout the entire 3:21 time frame of the song...wow, I can only smile.

Favorite Girl - Marques Houston (TUG/Universal)

Marques Houston - Favorite Girl


Though going from child star to pseudo porn star (see, Naked) so fast was not the wisest thing for Marques Houston to do, it did set the tone for each subsequent album he released. Finally finding the comfort level within his voice, the Cox-produced "Favorite Girl," sounds warm yet masculine with a surprisingly strong falsetto. I must admit I'm impressed. My only gripe would be for Houston to drop his management company; it's the only way he'll be able to compete with other R&B males commercially.

Come To Me - Diddy ft. Nicole Scherzinger (Bad Boy Records)

Diddy/ft. Nicole - Come To Me


Diddy sure does know how to make comebacks pretty bliss. "Come To Me" is not only one of the better songs of the year, but it may very well be the best that we've had since the newly revived pop scene's comeback. It can be argued that the production or the female lead makes the song, but there's no doubt in the fact that it will go #1 on some chart. I'm impressed, with Bad Boy dropping hits as if its '97 again, this may be a great 3rd and 4th quarter to look forward to.