Nicole Scherzingers' covers Adele's "Rolling in the Deep" with mixed results.

The newly appointed X-Factor (USA) co-host Nicole Scherzinger decided to show all just why she deserves to be upgraded to a coveted place on the judging panel- if reports that Cheryl Cole has been given the boot are to be believed- by giving a solid performance of Adele's Billboard number 1 hit Rolling in the deep.

Nicole's vocals are solid throughout but take a dip in quality when attempting the higher belts of the chorus. Though the singer does manage to hit the notes, unfortunately there's a tradeoff in the decline of the vocal quality and her voice becomes harsh, pushed and unpleasantly overbearing.

However, that's a minor quibble, and overall Nicole managed to give a great performance of an exceptional song!

Thoughts, Diva devotees?

Ben Folds cover Ke$ha's "Sleazy"

The former Ben Folds Five frontman has released a brilliant, shall we say "alternative" version of Ke$ha's2010 club track Sleazy in aid of the victims of the Japan tsunami. Hipsters will scoff and no doubt take pot shots at Ke$ha's version, while simultaneously declaring their love for Ben's, but they need to get over themselves and get into Ke$ha coz the gurl is fly!

Donate and download the album from which this cover comes from here

Ke$ha's version featuring Andre 3000

Amber Riley Covers Adele's "Someone Like you"

As Adele's popularity soars worldwide its unsurprising  singers have been clambering to cover the vocalist's classy tunes to show their respect. John Legend gave us his, not so great, cover of Rolling in the deep a few weeks back and now Glee's Amber Riley gives it a try by covering the already classic Someone like you. 

Amber's voice doesn't have the full bodied tone, or maturity of Adele's voice, and as such it doesn't carry the weight of the song as effectively. However, it's still a good, if lighter, cover that deserves praise for being in tune and better than John Legend's attempt. I'm sure it won't be too long now before Ms Riley is giving us a mastered version of an Adele's song- via the Glee series- for us to give a proper assessment of her voice.

Thoughts?

Ellie Goulding covers Sweet desposition

Ellie Goulding finds the perfect cover for her soft, impish voice. Watch as the electro-folk singer gives us her rendition of The Temper Traps'  

Sweet Disposition. Musical Panacea!

Rihanna's Rudeboy vs Usher's OMG

Another random find on Youtube. Three talented teens- credited as Joelle,Sophia and Kris- and a piano manage to seamlessly and cleverly merge Usher's OMG and Rihanna's Rudeboy. The result is something a little special.



Take a little time to listen and visit Kris' Youtube channel here