PINK - BLOW ME (ONE LAST KISS)

The latest album title from PINK sums up the singers persona perfectly.  Blow Me (One Last Kiss), gives you attitude, innuendo, and just enough sweetness that balances this ever relevant singer.  NEW PINK

I must admit, for years Pink was a bit of an enigma to me.  I grew up consuming music by Tina Turner, Cher, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Whitney, & Mariah - all strong women who made their mark (or continued to) in the era when music became a visual medium.   When Pink burst on the scene in 2001 with "Get The Party Started", it was a smash hit around the world.  The single was a song to be heard endlessly on the radio.   For some reason though, her records never made it into my collection.   I'd hear the singles, love them, but not make them mine.  It might be that her popularity prevented me from feeling the need to buy the tunes, because I could hear them anytime I wanted by turning on the radio... but of course then I would only hear the official singles, and not the gems that are oftentimes hidden on great artist's albums.  It was her live performance of Glitter in the Air at the 2010 Grammys that took my breath away.   A dazzling spectacle that saw her twirling and spinning through the air ala Cirque du Soleil, in the best shape of her life, flawlessly hitting her marks.  Pink had arrived.

This is just part of why Pink deserves my, and your attention.   She is a talented song writer, singer, & performer.PINK - AS SEEN ON HER WEBSITE - CLICK TO VISIT   She brings so much power and edge to her work, but can also romance you with her voice - not an easy range to cover.  What keeps this entertainer relevant and modern is her no nonsense, non-pretentious attitude and personality.   While her rebellious persona feels authentic, there is a level of manners and respect that comes through.  She is not so much rebel without a cause, but rebel without a pause - because she speaks from the hip and doesn't play the celebrity soul selling game to tabloids and / or reality shows.

One part Joan Jett, one part Janis Joplin,  Pink has a unique style all her own.   She is sexy enough to grab your attention, and talented enough to keep it.  If I had daughters, I'd hope they would listen to her music - and more importantly - take her message to heart. So What, Stupid Girls, & especially  F**kin Perfect are anthems to young ladies to believe in themselves and urge them not to validate feelings of insecurity projected on you from others.  All of these song help prove she is the most authentic "girl power" singer of her generation, Pink is the real deal.   

Click images to listen or shop.  Watch her performance of Glitter in the Air at the 2010 Grammys below: