ceo - illuminata (SWE)

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ceo is Eric Berglund. He's a producer/singer from Gothernburg, Sweden who is also a member of the electronic duo the Tough Alliance. The guys have released quite a few records, but Eric decided to go solo for a while and that's when ceo was born. His debut album White Magic came out this summer and the single lluminata is another great example of how Swedes excel at this thing we call pop.

Shy'm - Prendre l'air (FRA)

Prendre l'air (get some air) is the album title track and latest single from French pop & R&B star Shy'm (pronounced sh-eye-m). The 25 year old was born in Paris to an Antillean father and French mother and began performing at a young age. In 2006 she released her first album Mes Fantasies (My Fantasies) which went platinum in France. Prendre l'air is her thrid album after 2008's Reflets.

Human Life - Wherever We Are

Human Life is an electro/house outfit that consists of musicians Josh, Rachael, and Matt. They have released their single Wherever We Are which includes some delicious remixes and have been touring around Europe this fall. The video for the track features the story of two young women who fall in and out of love. Don't you love when a music video actually tells an engaging story? Plus, Rachael's vocals sound absolutely lovely.

Fugative feat. Mz Bratt & Wiley - Go Hard (UK)

Go Hard is the latest single from English rapper Fugative. That's the stage name of 16 year old Harry Byart. I feel like this kid could appeal to a bunch of different audiences considering he does what some might call hip-pop. If only he just got the right amount of media attention; especially with this latest track where he teams up with MZ Bratt (who's verse is pretty amazing) and grime legend Wiley. Go Hard is out on January 3rd.

Crush - Your Illusion (FRA)

Crush is the brainchild of musicians and songwriters Nicolas and Pierre who met the beautiful and talented Sophie to make superb electro-pop. Your Illusion is their first proper single release and is a full-frontal dancefloor stomper.

Fe-nix - Red Light (UK)

Here's more girl band love from Parlez-vous. It's a Sin City inspired video and stars former Blue member, Lee Ryan. Red Light is out in the UK on January 24th.

Wonderland - Not A Love Song (UK/IRE)

There appear to be a bevvy of new girl bands coming out in the near future to fill the slots that have been made vacant by acts like Girls Aloud & The Sugababes. Wonderland are a quintet of Irish & British gals who are being managed by X Factor judge Louis Walsh. Walsh has been the man behind some of the biggest pop groups of the past 15 years so Wonderland have a good start it seems. Not A Love Song has an almost country music twang that is pleasing to my urban dwelling ears.

Diddy-Dirty Money feat. Swizz Beatz - Ass On The Floor

I'm not sure why a video was released for Ass On The Floor seeing as it's not currently scheduled to be released as a single. Well it sure as hell should be because the track is rather good. The banging drums, Dirty Money's vocals, and Swizz's overall production just work. Last Train to Paris is out today at all good retailers.

Sheryfa Luna - Yemma (FRA)

21 year old Sheryfa Luna was the winner of Popstars in France back in 2007. It's a sort of Idol talent show, in case you were wondering. She's since released three albums and the latest one features the single Yemma. It's a sweet song about a mother-child relationship that I heard on French radio last week and instantly fell in love. The guitars are especially nice alongside Sheryfa's angelic voice.

Frankmusik - The Fear Inside (UK)

The very talented Frankmusik first came to my attention in 2008 when he released some singles from his debut album Complete Me. He was touted by the press to be one of the new faces to watch in 2009. Unfortunately, things didn't catch fire as many may have thought would for Frankmusik. That didn't quell his desire to make and release fantastic electro-pop and evidenced by his new single Fear Inside. Here's hoping that 2011 will be the year when the world really takes notice.

Scarlett Belle - Loverboy (AUS)

Scarlett Belle are the latest girl group from Australia and one of the few duos that have debuted on the pop scene (R.I.P. Mini Viva). I enjoyed their first single Closure this summer and Loverboy is their latest offering. My one complaint? Ease up on the auto-tune, ladies! It's still a solid track without the robotics.