As one of music’s younger artists, AUBURN knows who she is. From touring with KEYSHIA COLE and currently JASON DERULO, she has made a national impact by connecting with her audience.

Auburn feels making popular music doesn’t necessarily make for a pop star. She doesn’t pat herself on the back but sometimes welcomes a little prayer from her fans.

Before she gets into Fuzzy Slippers, Gabby G and The Hook, Auburn describes “The Perfect 2? and not afraid to face the flaws.

SEAN KINGSTON’s “feel good” movement came from years of pain. He candidly talks about his mother’s incarceration, to his dad not being there, this week on New Music Director. Hear where Sean found inspiration; what he promised his mom while she was in jail and how he found motivation in tragedy. With roots that connect from Bob Marley, to live performances in arenas & stadiums around the world, Sean Kingston shows what Letting Go really means in Part 1 of this NMD exclusive.

MIKE POSNER doesn’t see his audience as fans but as friends. That relationship is based on a genuine connection not only as an artist but as one of them. He performed countless shows before most of his audience knew what he looked like … but they knew every word to his songs. The reason MIKE POSNER can’t explain why he connects with his audience is the reason it works. As a performer, he doesn’t credit his success because the energy is IN those attending … he just helps release the energy. His current single “Please Don’t Go” might even be cooler than his last.

This week Pitbull speaks of his two “best friends”, what Celia Cruz has in common with Uncle Luke, the importance of the Corona commercial and why he’s one hip hop artist that respects someone more than Scarface.

Pitbull is currently working on his PLANET PIT album for J Records scheduled for later this year.

Pitbull is currently working on his PLANET PIT album for J Records scheduled for later this year.

One of music’s bright talents lights up the Director’s Chair.   Believing in his music, goals, dreams and fans are the forces that drive JAY SEAN. Currently writing and recording music for his 2011 album, Jay provides a memorable & entertaining NMD visit.

For an artist that always wanted to be perceived as “serious”, his humorous perspective on life and his music is genuine. Stepping on stage at Madison Square Garden, being headhunted by Slim & Baby, connecting with his fans and knowing when to pop a bottle, are road markers along the way for this special young artist.