Artist Of The Week: Natalia Kills

Singer, songwriter, producer, model, actress and short-film director, Natalia Kills, is quite an extraordinary woman. Not that I need to reiterate the fact she's clearly very talented, what makes Kills stand above the rest is one thing and only thing only, and the most important thing above all. The quality of music.

Since introducing herself onto the scene as Natalia Kills, the Bradford-born babe initially released buzz singles 'Zombie' and 'Activate My Heart' before finally releasing her debut effort, 'Perfectionist'. The album itself was a clever mix of dark pop wrapped with clever (sometimes tired) lyrics about money, sex and fame, and catchy hooks. Though the album was good, and by far one of my favourite releases of 2011, the star faced massed criticism. Notably for her apparent similarities to Lady GaGa, the woman who apparently invented everything "out there" to some of her Little Monsters, which overshadowed much of the singers career. With a new era kicked off in full swing, we can hope that the GaGa comparisons can finally stop. Dubbing her sophomore release as 'Trouble', the Cherrytree songstress teased us with 'Controversy' before unleashing the first single, 'Problem'. A storming rock-inspired cut, laced in clever lyrics like "You got the cure, underneath your shirt…Don’t you wanna save this dirty little damsel?". With each listen, the song only gets better and better, and the accompanying visual just puts the cherry on top. Second single 'Saturday Night' sees the star opting for a more pop-friendly sound, especially in comparison to 'Problem'. The song glides through electronic verses as the star gives us major Lana Del Rey realness in the vocal delivery, but before you know it the drums kick in and Natalias belting vocals come into full effect. Singing lyrics, “Momma you’re beautiful tonight, movie star hair and that black eye. You can’t even notice it when you smile so hard through a heartfelt lie", this is without a doubt her most emotional, personal offering to date which she pulls off immensely. Hot off the release of 'Saturday Night', it couldn't be a more perfect time than to crown Natalia Kills as 'Artist of the Week'. The track is by far her most exciting release to date and if that's any inkling as to what her second album has in store, we're in for another great pop album from the ever great and exciting, Natalia Kills.