(If you're anything like me, music is an integral aspect to the writing process. It helps set the mood, gets adrenaline pumping, and soothes writer's block.)
Quite possibly one of the most underrated artists on the contemporary music landscape is Detroit born-and-raised singer, Porcelain Black (Alaina Beaton). After enjoying indie success with her alternative metal-rock band, Porcelain and the Tramps, Alaina signed with RedOne (responsible for Lady Gaga's "Just Dance", "Poker Face", and "Bad Romance") and, together, they began laboring on a highly anticipated album, to be entitled
Mannequin Factory. This process began in 2009. To this date, there still has been no proper release, unfortunately. Despite Porcelain enjoying significant success this past summer with a European tour and her single, "One Woman Army", reaching #1 on the France music charts, RedOne's management refused to properly release her record. Since then, Porcelain has left RedOne's production company in hopes of navigating the music landscape on her own.
Regardless of the split, about 80% of the material that was to be on her debut album leaked in early January of 2015. Fans were elated.
Porcelain is a singer to whom I constantly return, especially during the intensity of creative projects. She describes her musical identity and fashion style as a cross between Marilyn Manson and Britney Spears. I can dig it.
Her most infectious song to date is entitled, "Stealing Candy from a Baby". The track features a gritty electronic dubstep beat with powerful industrial-meets-pop vocals.
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