Following Kris Allen's victory in "American Idol" season eight, there are many talks on the street about what kind of album he should be recording, and several powerhouse producers have come out, offering their thought on that matter. Lauren Christy says he has the look and voice to become a great pop singer, while Howard Benson advices him to make "a real active rock record."
"Kris is a heartthrob for the girls and has the looks and voice to carry a great pop career," Lauren who is the member of production team The Matrix tells MTV. "You could liken him to Nick Lachey or Adam Levine from Maroon 5."
Lauren is also intrigued by the idea of Kris going country. However, for what the 23-year-old singer should not do for his first post-Idol effort, Lauren claims that he "needs to avoid trying to be rock and songs that are too rangy for him."
Contrary to Lauren's last statement, Howard who has produced Chris Daughtry's album notes that Kris indeed has some pop-rock vibes. "When Jason Mraz writes a great pop song, he writes a smash," the producer explains. "Kris I like a lot, but he might have the hardest job. It's easy for him to make a passive record. You need a real active rock record."
Elsewhere, Kris Allen tells Access Hollywood that he will not make country album despite the fact that he sang with Keith Urban during the Idol finale on May 20. "That's not my cup of music and not the feeling that I want in my album," he confesses, adding that he respects Keith and enjoys performing with him.
Additionally, Kris explains to Billboard that the only thing he wants to do "is just be respected in the music industry." He adds, "Whether that means selling albums or winning Grammys or just people liking my music, that's all I really want to do."
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Finally, a Kris Allen article without a single mention of Lambert.. refreshing..
I see some pop/rock heading to SA!Cant wait bro
kris ALLEN is a awesome singger and so KRIS just do your thing
I think Kris Allen's music should be a rock/pop hybrid. No hard rock or anything but no dance/soul pop either. Either would veer too far away from the persona he established on the show. Let him be the laid-back guy in jeans who clings to his guitar. People like that.
I only have eyes for Kris! I expect amazing things from you just like we got from last year's Idol. Please go see David Cook and get his advice about everything because he seemed to really stand up for himself and be true to himself. I want you to do the same despite what people are saying or trying to get you to do. Do YOU, Kris, because that's what we fell in love with. Oh, and Do Beautiful Moon! PLEASEEEEEEEEEEE!
I will always be 4 kris whoowo!!!!!!!!!!!!!
adam also is good but sOme of the high notes i can't understand and its to wide the voice sorry guys...
i like kris i am avid supporter sinse he audition and watching live here in philippines i waiting for his album i love to hear again his APPOLOGIZED song his very sweet and down to earth i love you kris allen congrats' again.
Congratulations Kris! I love your style and voice, will definitely buy your album. I have downloaded lots of your song. Adam doesn't have a tremendous talent, he can sing high notes and dress outrageously but that's about it. At the times he sang Born to Be Alive and what's that other song, I could not understand a word because he was shrieking. Even Gene Simmons of Kiss said (in his blog) that Adam's voice doesn't have 'rock quality' but he will be good in broadway. I wish Adam well because he seems like a nice guy.
Kris I have to confess I would probably buy anything you sang! Good luck making your album, I have alreay bought it on iTunes :D
i lv kris he was amazin n defo should ave been the winning.Adam was alrite but every time he sang it was like somethin outa a musical stick 2 the stage kido
Kris..follow your heart.Sing what you love.
Kris never said he didn't match the tremendous talent of Adam. He said he thought they BOTH deserved the title..soooo not the same thing. They are both extremely talented just different. Why all the hating? They're friends, why can't we all follow their lead?
Kris Your Awecome!!!
Kris is AWESOME!!!
Kris congratulations! although i'm a BIG fan of ADAM LAMBERT i think you're a god person and u improved a lot. Do what you think you can and find your passion.I do see you doing something like jason mraz but at the end of the day its you.do something which compliments your voice. all the best! all the best to adam to. rock on adam!
I am a kiwi fun in new zealand we love kiss. He so simple he has the talent and charisma and charm to people thats what he won. Not every body has that kind of appeal to people we want him to see making movies. I gona be hit.... We will buy his songs. WE can wait for his album to come.Just image 99,999 voted..if he will make a movie and release his first album..the producer is so lucky to have him..The american fun knows who they want.
Kris is in the heart of all the tweens and twits that will stay up all night texting a vote for him. He is very, very good on a light and simple level. Adam is more on the level of Prince, Freddy Mercury and Robert Plant. Not everybody can or should get that.
America, you got this one so wrong. Kris is a very cute and talented, but even he admitted, he doesn't match a tremendous talent of Adam. Nobody did so far in American Idol, and in any Idol in the World. (Lana, from London, UK)
Sorry Kris we are lovers of Adam. Although you were okay you needed a boast to win because adam doesn't need the title. The amazing/ talented versatile singer is the best male on idol ever! YES HE SHOULD GO FOR IT WITH KISS AND SING ALSO WITH QUEEN. His album would be a great hit here in New Zealan