N-Dubz - Morning Star (UK)

It's official. I really do love N-Dubz. After cautiously dipping my feet into their musical catalog I can firmly say that they are in fact one of my favorite musical acts on the British charts. Their next single Morning Star is a sentimental pop song that I'm sure will go over well with radio listening audiences even if their hip-hop base isn't exactly taken. Hey, you gotta make music that the people will listen to and buy. Morning Star is out on March 6th.

Nicole Scherzinger - Don't Hold Your Breath

Pussycat Dolls lead singer turned solo hottie, Nicole Scherzinger, is out with the video for her next single, Don't Hold Your Breath. The song originally leaked last spring when it was performed by Keri Hilson and Timbaland. I really enjoyed that version and was disappointed to learn that neither would be using it on their future albums. Nicole's people picked it out of the dustbin and gave it a new spin. I quite like this one as well, I've gotta say.

Flash Republic - Lonely (SA)

I came across Flash Republic during the summer of 2009 when I decided to explore South African music and started checking out some of their radio stations. There has long been a vibrant music scene in that nation that includes pop, hip-hop, and R&B and it's slowly but surely starting to get noticed. Singer Tamara Dey of Flash Republic has got a booming voice that is perfect for a dance music diva. The band make catchy electropop music that is sure to garner them a larger fan base in the years to come. Their album Killer Moves is out now in South Africa.

Lanu feat. Megan Washington - Beautiful Trash (AUS)

Lanu: Beautiful Trash ft. Megan Washington from The Music Network on Vimeo.
Lance Ferguson is Lanu from the band The Bamboos. He's collaborating with Megan Washington, who you may know from my list of favorite albums of 2010. Beautiful Trash is a sweet pop song that packs a punch without having to do a lot. In addition, the animated video is pretty sweet and seems ever appropriate as we approach Valentine's Day.

Zoë Badwi - Accidents Happen (AUS)

Zoë Badwi is poised to become the queen of the dancefloor with her second single Accident Happens. Her first single Freefallin went top 10 in Australia late last year and she gained a significant following. The video for this new song is also pretty good, but apparently someone tried to fire a slingshot at Zoë during filming in Sydney. Luckily no one was hurt and the music, as always, played on.

Firefox AK - Boom Boom Boom (SWE)

I was pretty chuffed when I came across this particular video. On the night of my 21st birthday, I had the pleasure of watching Firefox AK (Andrea Kellerman) perform at the Swedish Embassy in Washington. It was a terrific night and Andrea was a great performer. I even had the pleasure of meeting her after the show. She's been hard at work touring and preparing her next album, Color The Trees. Boom Boom Boom is a magical little pop song that includes all of Firefox AK's ethereal qualities.

Ayo - I'm Gonna Dance (GER)

Ayo is the stage name of singer Joy Ogunmakin. Born in Germany to a Nigerian father and Romanian mother, Ayo released her debut album in 2006 and in 2008 her second album, Gravity At Last, went to #1 on the French charts. She has since gained a large following in Europe and is set to release her third LP this year. The single, I'm Gonna Dance, just oozes cool.