The X-factor is having an impact

While in Germany every year, more or less talented singers / -Innen American Idol's legs for a small abstrampeln little fame, show us the British repeatedly why as the Brit Awards considerably more shine, Gloria and international celebrities embody as the rightly ridiculed Echo award. Because you can not even make yourself as an American artist usually bother to stop by and greets the German fans like a video message. "The X-Factor" enthusiastic since 2004 the British masses. The creative mind behind none other than a judge-loathing and talent scout Simon Cowell. At the latest winner of Season 3 (2006) Leona Lewis The format has also prevailed internationally and takes place in many countries offshoot - 2010 also with us. The end of 2008 entert the young singer Alexandra Burke with her interpretation of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" the top of the UK charts. She goes successfully from the Season 5 produced (at their first attempt in 2005 it was the finals is not permitted) and breaks with her winning song numerous sales records, can thereby even the debut single from colleague Lewis behind. The world can come.

For the production of their debut album "Overcome" is one proven success guarantors as Stargate, RedOne and Ne-Yo aside. The latter, it can not take its supple vocals on "Good night, good morning" to contribute. To promote the appropriate disk you still relies on the well club- as radio-friendly "21st century techno future-pop" track with US rapper Flo Rida: "Bad boys". With success. Jahresbestleistung in the UK. Following the publication in October 2009, the number has now reached with some delay and the local climes. A second Leona Lewis still grows here, as the musical approaches Although located on both sides in the R & B field, but on the other hand, the uptempo numbers Burke preferred. The rousing "All Night Long" is mentioned here as an example. "Broken Heals", "Nothing but a girl" or "Dumb" go even one step further and pumps with massive beats and electric elements by Boxmembran. Nevertheless, she has the necessary vocal qualities (and patrons) to assert itself in the wider international stage. She tries to unnecessarily times as "Duffy" -liebäugelnder Retro Soul Artist (Bury me, You Broke My Heart) - trends and market opportunities to remain seemingly open and at any time can be opened up, but also succeeded as a soulful ballad singer (They do not know, The Silence) - befitting accompanied by piano and / or synthesizer. The mix of professionalism and existing talent keeps the balance and makes "Overcome" to an all-round feel-good package of a promising newcomer.

4 stars Good - a little room for improvement may / must remain.

Playing tips: "All Night Long", "Dumb" and "Gotta go"