NEW VIDEO: MELANIE FIONA

Here is a new video from new artist Melanie Fiona entitled "It Kills Me," from her debut album, "The Bridge," released last tuesday in the United States.

I first saw this video Friday on 106 & Park, and was amazed. It was the first time I really listened to this chick's music. I had seen her name tons of times, but never really checked her out. She reminds me of Alicia Keys back in 2001 in a way with her delivery and overall performance on "It Kills Me." The song is a dramatic, piano-driven ballad with some strong soul roots and a hint of Motown influence. Nevertheless, this song is definitely a breath of fresh air, and reaffirms that there is real music out there that has the potential to crossover to the masses.

I doubt this song will reach number one like Ms. Key's "Fallin" from 2001, however it just may help the newcomer recieve some Grammy nominations. She's already toured with Kanye West in Europe back in 2008, and has a major following amongst music critics. BET is already featuring Ms. Fiona on its program "Rising ICONS," so it will be just a matter of time until she has a breakthrough. If Keri Hilson can do so, Melanie should not have a problem doing so cause her vocals are better in addition to being a main contributor creatively to her own music.