? Joseph Neese, A&R Editor
It's easy to understand how Leona Lewis became the fastest-selling UK debut artist ever. With the release of "Bleeding Love," she's landed stateside. The song, a well-delivered, addictive R&B ballad co-written by Jesse McCartney, topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in just six weeks.
? Matt DeLuca, Asst. News Editor
The indie band Vampire Weekend has serious lyrical quality and a bag full of pop, African, and classical musical influences. Their debut album references Darjeeling tea and has a song about the serial comma. Because grammar is hardcore now, right?
? Julia Wilson, Business Assistant
Gimme, gimme more. While her life may be in shambles, Britney Spears' album is anything but the flop some critics expected. In "Piece of Me," Spears talks about her personal issues; "Hot as Ice" is a fun dance beat. Watch out Miley Cyrus, Britney's back.
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