JLS Are Dreaming With Their "Eyes Wide Shut"

UK boyband JLS have collaborated with the King of UK Rap in 2010, Tinie Tempah, premiered the visuals for their new melody single, "Eyes Wide Shut," the official third single lifted from the quartet's latest huge sophomore LP, "Outta This World," which is close to the double platinum certification. The DEEKAY-produced song features the lads teaming up with the Frisky rapper of the moment, Tempah, who allegedly "jumped at the chance" to work with the boyband.
The new tune "Eyes Wide Shut," following hot on the heels of number one songs "The Club Is Alive" and "Love You More," is definitely an midtempo dance track, radio-friendly, which combines the famously smooth vocal harmonies of Marvin, JB, OritsÈ and Aston, and the lyrical stylings of rapper Tempah. And it is due for release on February 13, just in time for Valentine's Day. The track provides another dose of anthemic R&B pop, combining the instantly-recognizable vocals from Tempah.
The Pass Out hitmaker, who does not feature on the album version of the track, also contributes to video, looking rather dapper it a black suit and trademark glasses. GIRLS mob them everywhere they go and they look set to break the U.S., so it's no wonder Tempah wants a piece of the pie. The video for the club track depicts the boy band and rapper in a fictional CGI environment, and is probably the most ambitious yet from the former X Factor runners-up, with an abundance of CGI giving the promo a distinctly futuristic feel. In the promo, the Jack the Lad Swing boys and Mr. Tempah are seen in a futuristic world as The X Factor group run around chase a girl, who seems to disappear as soon as they get close to her, while Tempah plays it cool in a black suit and his trademark glasses.
The video was directed by James Orez, who's done Alicia Keys and Beyoncé and he's obviously bringing a new element to JLS. The video is also a chance for the Beat Again band to show off some of their energetic dance moves. Any fans worried that the JLS boys might be deviating from their winning formula need not worry though - Aston Merrygold is on hand to perform his signature backflip. It goes to show that a video which pays attention to detail serves as a better offering than cheesy choreography in one take, something these sexy lads are consistently known for.

JLS Get Slushy On Their "Love You More" Video

British boyband JLS jointly premièred their latest charity single "Love You More" and its accompanying video. The ballad, which has been unveiled as the 2010 Children In Need charity release, is set to hit stores on November 14, and is currently breaking hearts all over YouTube. It also serves as the second cut taken from their upcoming sophomore album "Outta This World," due later this year. JB said: "Obviously we're very proud of this album. Take That are definitely some of our idols and we're very proud to be associated with them."
So they didn't win X Factor. But they are topping charts and gaining fame like you wouldn't believe. The group seem to reinvent themselves with every single. And now heart throb boy band JLS have unveiled their next single. "Love You More" is actually a nice change from the likes of the band's recent tracks which include "Everybody In Love, Beat Again and The Club Is Alive." "Love You More" stands as their first ballad single. And quite lovely and traditional it is too. It's for children in need and demonstrates some luscious layered harmonies, as well as the dreamiest, most romantic we've heard for a while. Even more of a change is that it's the band's first self written track! Well done boys!
Their latest offering, "Love You More," is not only a sure-fire hit, but also the official charity single for the BBC's Children in Need Appeal for this year and it's an "It's an honor for us to be part of such a fantastic charity" Marvin Humes says. Proceeds from the track will go to Children In Need and will help change the lives of some of the most disadvantaged children in the world. Money raised from the single will go towards helping kids around the country. The song comes with a suitably 'mature' black and white video, it was clever cause it highlights the song's spirit.
After the fun but gimmicky "Club Is Alive," JLS are moving in an entirely different direction on slushy new ballad "Love You More," as a soulful ballad which sees the boys demonstrating their smooth R&B vocals with tender, heartfelt lyrics. It sounds like Westlife, basically. JLS have gone all Backstreet Boys in their new video "Love you More." JLS mope around in a bar looking lovelorn in the brand new video for "Love You More." The boy band look sad as they sit down in a bar wailing that they want to love the object of their affections just a 'little bit more.' The video a bit of a cliched black and white effort, but the song holds up fine. They're finally doing a power ballad type, which seems the most logical step in their career.

JLS Tops UK Singles Chart With "Beat Again"

The British boyband JLS (Jack The Lad Swing) went straight in at the top of the UK Singles Chart on last Sunday with their brand new single "Beat Again." The 4-member R&B band, who were runners-up in the 5th series of ITV reality talent show "The X Factor" last year, coming 2nd to Alexandra Burke, but now they have the biggest-selling #1 debut single this year, has now replaced Gaga's "Just Dance", and Pixie Lott's "Mama Do", and took the #1 spot from Euro-pop band Cascada. "Beat Again" sold over 100,000 copies to be crowned the biggest selling first week, the Official Charts Company said, with only Dizzee Rascal's Bonkers having higher weekly sales in 2009.

JLS appear to be a boyband on the brink of success. Industry insiders are already heralding them as the biggest and most successful launch since Westlife a decade ago. Their single "Beat Again" shot to the top of the charts this week and is shaping up to be one of the hits of the summer. The band's website is the 3rd biggest in the world for a Sony act, trailing only Beyoncé and American Idol's Adam Lambert. George Ergatoudis, head of music at Radio 1, says: "There's definitely room for an exciting new boy band, to strike a balance with all the great new female artists." JLS is due to release their debut album later in the year, and have inked a contract with Epic stateside.