YouTube’s Got Talent
Now that the 2009 season of Britain’s Got Talent has come to an end, it’s time to hit YouTube for the maximum exposure and minimum drama kind of talent show. If you’re a brand, here’s your chance to reach out to these up and coming social musicians who could definitely do with some sponsorship arrangements.
| 1. DAVID CHOI | Genre: Pop/Acoustic | |
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The first one on the list is the romantic comedian whose talent landed him a perma-gig at Warner Chappell Music. David comes from a musical family though he claims he has had no formal training on the guitar. He began uploading videos of himself in 2006, and in three years he has acquired 119,000 subscribers, making him a YouTube superstar by social networking standards. YouTube | Twitter Website: http://www.davidchoimusic.com/ |
| 2. KINA GRANNIS | Genre: Acoustic/Folk | |
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The beautiful Kina wows with her acoustic guitar and songwriting skills. Her curly-ness is also the winner of the Doritos Crash the Super Bowl contest and the face behind the Gotta Digg! hit. She actively plays live gigs around the U.S. and makes weekly videos for her 74,000 subscribers.
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| 3. ZEE AVI | Genre: Acoustic/Folk/Retro-Jazz | |
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Fellow Bornean Zee Avi’s lyrical honey is so sweet that she has gone from gigs in Malaysia to a record contract in LA. With almost 25,000 subscribers, she’s got a throwback appeal the likes of female vocalists from the era of P. Ramlee, which is something the Malaysian public has been aching for in current times. Be sure to listen to her Honey Bee track!
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| 4. SINGINDORK888 | Genre: Rock | |
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SinginDork888 (also known as Afraid of Everest) has covered popular rock songs impressively and written some of his own. 27,000 subscribers wait eagerly for his releases as the singer-songwriter of passion serenades the ladies with his rich voice and helps other aspiring guitarists follow in his footsteps. You’ll never guess what he does for his day job… the Singin Dork’ is a pharmacist! What an inspiration to all the closet singers of the world! YouTube |
| 5. LANA MCKISSACK | Genre: Jazz/Pop | |
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Watching breezy videos of her hair flapping while she works the camera will make the lads loosen their collars and lasses imitating her moves. Lana is a playful songstress who can cover Disney hits and jazz classics with equal comfort. She already has 6,000 subscribers and it is only a matter of time before the list grows. YouTube | Twitter |
| 6. JANE LUI | Genre: Acoustic (Piano/Guitar) | |
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A newcomer on YouTube, Jane first impressed with Firefly on her guitar. Her primary instrument is her voice, seconded only by the graceful playing on her piano and rhythmic pluck action to accompany her silky vocals. Her album Barkentine is available on iTunes. YouTube | Twitter Website: http://www.janelui.com |
| 7. ZACK KIM | Genre: Experimental | |
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This South Korean whose hometown include Seoul and Kuala Lumpur can play two guitars simultaneously using a technique called “Free Hands.” With 55,000 subscribers, he’s definitely one of my favorite recent YouTube finds. Between serving in the Korean military, making YouTube videos and playing on Korean T.V., he’s just too cool to ignore!
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| 8. JENNIFER CHUNG | Genre: Soul | |
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20 year-old American Idol rejectee has proven her critics wrong by acquiring 70,000+ subscribers on YouTube on her own. Jennifer does not need to be a reality TV contestant as her melodic propensities have already made her a YouTube starlet in her own right and she can now manage her musical career on her own terms. Be sure to hear some of her ‘bedroom’ covers and originals alike. |
| 9. MIA ROSE | Genre: Acoustic | |
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Here’s a British-born Portuguese lass who croons for her 194,300 subscribers. As an all-time Top 5 subscribed musician on YouTube, she has been featured on Rolling Stone, The Sun, and The Age. If she’s making news, you’ll have to at least find out why! YouTube Website: http://www.miarosemusic.com |
| 10. THEBATHROOMGIRL | Genre: Acoustic | |
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Last but not least, this British-born Malaysian-Chinese lass started making videos of herself singing in the bathroom. With 13,000 subscribers, she has left her bathroom and ventured onto bigger rooms to collaborate with other musicians. If you like watching someone with a funky sense of fashion to go with a beautiful feminine voice, this girl definitely has the quirky factor to keep you coming back for more. YouTube |
That wraps up my list of featured artists on YouTube. Happy listening!
