Hot Video Alert: Allure feat. Christian Burns - On The Wire

As much as I say I don't dig trance music, after listening to Allure's latest single "On The Wire" I may be on the fence with the this sub entity of the dance music genre.  Then again, it may just be my major crush on English singer/songwriter Christian Burns, who is the featured vocalist on this track.  Christian Burns might not be a household name here in the States but back in 2000, Burns' band BBMak made a splash with their sole hit U.S. single "Back Here," which peaked at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.  Since the band broke up in 2003, Burns has been keeping busy, moving altogether away from pop/rock into the drastically different dance/trance arena.  In recent years Burns has collaborated with big names in the industry, including Benny Benassi, BT, Richard Durand, Armin Van Buuren, David Guetta, Matt Darey, Sebastian Ingrosso, Dirty South and Tiësto (listen to "In The Dark").  In addition to his collaborative work, Burns is also front lining his own electro-rock band called The Bleach Works, with an album due out sometime next year.

"On The Wire" is a new single taken from Allure's (AKA one of Tiësto's pseudonyms) new album Kiss From The Past and it's a hot one.  Boasting hot remixes from David Amo & Julio Navas, Jonas Stenberg, Matthew Nagle, Chris de Seed & Ivan Dulava and Dennis Sheperd, this is a dance package that you've got to get your hands on ASAP.  Check out the stunning Christopher Andrew-directed clip below and download it on U.S. iTunes HERE and Beatport HERE.  Leave it to a sexy Brit to get me hooked on trance.

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HOT Talent Alert! Jay-J, Bradley Say & Christian Burns

While music usually speaks for itself, having a pretty instrument can't hurt. Here are three artists that I've just been introduced to, thanks to ArjanWrites and one of my new favorite blogs, EQ. These guys are as talented as they are attractive. Check them out below!

Jay-J - This Belgian-born electro-pop star got his start on a MTV Belgium reality show called "The Project," which was searching the country for a hot new R&B star. Jay-J went on to win the competition, signing on to a division of R&B superstar, Akon's label, Konvict Muzik. Jay-J's first single, "Body To Body" (released June 12) is a sexually charged electro-pop jam with a super-hot video to boot. his debut album is expected in October. - Via EQ

Check out Jay-J on the web: MySpace

Bradley Say - British singer/songwriter Bradley Say lists among his influences - Girls Aloud, the Sugababes, Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Mika among others and calls his sound "electropopurban." Sounds right up my alley! I just discovered this artists, thanks again to ArjanWrites. Arjan calls his debut single, "Say What," a "hook laden pop song with a fun, '80s electronic edge." I love it. Check out some of his other songs on his MySpace player. Standouts include "Wasted," "Murderer" and "Showdown." Also promising, a new "club/pop/anthem" that Say talks about on his blog called "Alter-Ego." Sounds hot! I'm definitely keeping this guy on my pop-radar. His album, Seeing Red, is due out soon. Americans, you can purchase his debut single "Wasted" on iTunes now! - Via ArjanWrites

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Christian Burns - According to his MySpace bio, British singer/songwriter Christian Burns found his spotlight in the dance music world when he was contacted by the world famous DJ Tiësto to help write and do vocals for his Elements of Life album. Having previously been a member of BBMak as well as his new group, The Bleach Works, dance music wasn't exactly the logical next step. It appears that working with Tiësto changed his mind, collaborating on Tiësto's 2007 single "In The Dark." The singer's vocals are also featured on Tiësto's 2008 albumIn Search of Sunrise 7. 2008 also saw a collaboration with Benny Benassi ("Love and Motion"). His album with The Bleach Works is due out in 2008, as are collaborations with Matt Darey and BT. Check out EQ for a little video of Burns' recent visit to New York. Make sure you listen for "Breakdown," a hot new song from Burns. - via EQ

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