Source - Kanye West's Blog
You Ready For Some Fire Right? Here Is The Killer New Single From Young Jeezy.
Put On is a club banger that is sure to be grabbing the limelight on urban radio very soon. The track features Mr Kanye West, as well as being produced by the man himself, he also chose to use an 'autotuner' for the song, but to be fair, it sounds slick.
I have never been an 'album fan' of Jeezy, but I am really feeling this track, as well as his various collaborations over the years. He is a guy that always seems to grab critical acclaim as well as love from fellow artists. While Put On feels very radio friendly, I love it!
LISTEN - Young Jeezy ft. Kanye West - Put On
07 May 2008
"Young Jeezy ft. Kanye West - Put On"
"Usher - Flash"
I'm Sure A Lot Of You Guys Are Just As Hyped As I Am About Usher's New Album - Here I Stand. Here Is A New Track That Didn't Make The Cut.
Flash is a bit of an oddity, the production, courtesy of Pharrell, is very mellow & not really fitting to an Usher track IMO. Still, it's a pretty nice cut, Usher times his vocals well with the beat, while not really coming through with the lyrics.
I can see why this track was dropped from the final track listing, but if this was the worst track on the album, then the finished article should sound amazing!. Here I Stand is due for release on the 27th of May.
LISTEN - Usher - Flash
"Cherish - Amnesia" (Video)
As R&B Quartet Cherish Ready The Release Of Their Sophomore Album - The Truth. The Video For The Second Single - Amnesia - Has Surfaced.
The track is really solid, it's not up there with Killa, but still offers some radio potential, without loosing the quality harmonies. I think there are much better tracks on The Truth, but I'm not against Amnesia being released as a single.
I am surprised that Cherish are not more successful by now, there seems to be a hole in the market for that Destiny's Child sound, but I'm not so sure that Cherish can bring it. Also, I don't think that they have been promoted to their potential either, I don't like seeing artists being crammed down your throat, but I have never even seen these girls out of the USA.
Mariah Carey Covers Vibe Magazine
Here Is The Latest Cover Of Vibe Magazine, This Issue Features Apparent Newly-wed - Mariah Carey.
Mariah always looks effortlessly flawless, I really can't remember seeing a bad shot of her in the last decade! While some may criticise Mariah for being a 'Barbie Doll', I can't imagine her not being that way, it's the reason people love her, may her diva image live long & prosper.
Chris Brown Covers Ebony Magazine
Rising Superstar Chris Brown Is Featured In The Latest Issue Of Ebony Magazine.
Chris has come a long way in the past 3 years, from that 16 year old kid singing - Run It! Through to an annoyingly good looking teen idol. I have never been a massive Chris Brown fan, but his music is undeniably catchy & I'm sure he is not going away any time soon.
06 May 2008
"Mariah Carey - Bye Bye" (Video)
Here Is The Official Video For Mariah Carey's New Single - Bye Bye.
The video features 'suspect lover' Nick Cannon, if rumours are to be believed, the couple recently tied the knot without anyone knowing. Or, if you not an idiot, it's just a publicity stunt to sell records... (I hope this doesn't come back to bite me in the ass!)
I really like Bye Bye far more than when I originally heard it, obviously a personal track, it's just a shame that Mariah didn't smash her vocals all the way through. I get a little bored of her opening up on the bridge.
The video itself is something a little different from Mariah, it's a little less glitzy & a just a little deeper. I really respect the fact that she spliced in pictures of people who are special to her, rather than just shots of Tupac & Aaliyah flying around the place.
02 May 2008
Remember This? - "The Brand New Heavies - Dream On Dreamer"
Remember This? Focuses On Tunes From The Past That You Just Might Have Forgotten About.
This week I have chosen another British R&B track from the 90s, in the form of The Brand New Heavies with Dream On Dreamer. Technically speaking, The Heavies are more of a Jazz band, but that didn't stop them reaching the UK top 20 in 1994 with this R&B jam.
I remember loving this song when I was a child, before I even new who made it, I could always spot talent. Ha! Wicked Memories.
"Maroon 5 ft. Rihanna - If I Never See Your Face Again"
R&B Beauty Rihanna Has Teamed Up With Pop/Rockers Maroon 5.
If I Never See Your Face Again is a remake of a Maroon 5 track that is present on their album, the track will feature on a re-release of their album, plus the re-released version of Rihanna's Good Girl Gone Bad.
While this is not really my sort of song, Maroon 5 are a guilty pleasure of mine, & with the added verse from Rihanna, it makes for one hell of a catchy tune. I can see this being a real good collaboration for both parties.
LISTEN - Maroon 5 ft. Rihanna - If I Never See Your Face Again
"Lil Mama - L.I.F.E." (Video)
L.I.F.E. Is The Brand New Single From The 'Voice Of The Young People' - Lil Mama.
This song shows a massive diversity for the 18 year old star. Gone are the childish lyrics of Lip Gloss & the club sound of Shawty Get Loose & welcomed is much deeper, thought provoking lyrics & grown rapping skill of Lil Mama.
The video adds well & gives even more feeling to an already heart heavy song, it sombre without feeling depressing. L.I.F.E. is the first track from Lil Mama that has made me feel as though she can live up to the hype.
01 May 2008
"Chris Brown - Forever" (Video)
Here Is The Official Video To Chris Brown's Latest Single - Forever.
The track is lifted from the re-released version of his smash hit album - Exclusive, I am feeling the track as it attempt to move Chris into another direction, rather than the usual 'Teen R&B' that he produces.
The video is a little 'meh', while the choreography is on-point as ever, it feels forced, like they didn't really know what they were going for. It serves a purpose, but for a track that is not very strong to start with, maybe they should have shelled out some moolah for the video.
"Busta Rhymes ft. Linkin Park - We Made It" (Video)
Oddly, The Official Video For Busta Rhymes' New Single - We Made It, Has Leaked At The Same Time As The Song. They Seem To Have Kept This One Well Under Wraps!
As expressed before, I love this song, I'm aware that it is just another Pop crossover with no real roots in anything, but it is so addictive to me. I like the vocals, the lyrics, the message & the overall feel of the song.
Busta Rhymes ft. Linkin Park - We Made It
The video itself leaves a little to be desired, it's not all that, but it's not a shambles either. I think it matches well with the track but again, seems to have no moves towards Busta or Linkin Park, just somewhere in the middle.
30 April 2008
"Busta Rhymes ft. Linkin Park - We Made It"
H-What Is This? & How Did It Slip Under My Musical Radar For A Whole Day?
We Made This is the huge new song from Busta Rhymes' new album - Blessed. It features 'Rock Band' Linkin Park, who are once again spreading their versatile wings into the region of Hip-Hop. The track has been produced by Mike Shinoda (from Linkin Park), as well as Cool & Dre & the legendary Timbaland.
We Made It is a fusion of rap & rock, & unless Rihanna gets her Umbrella out again, it sounds like a guaranteed number #1 single. I really admire Busta's diversity & innovation as an artist, her always manages to remain fresh without selling out his routes.
LISTEN - Busta Rhymes ft. Linkin Park - We Made It
29 April 2008
"Rihanna - Take A Bow" (Video)
Here Is The Official Video For Rihanna's New Single - Take A Bow.
I really like this song at the moment, but I think it will have that 5 minute effect that Rihanna seems to have, it's not a classic, but it's all right. I'm not sure it warranted a re-release of her album, which to be fair, was already pretty solid.
Rihanna - Take A Bow
The video is very standard, it makes me feel that Def-Jam were going for the 'Irriplacable' feel for both video & song, but not really pulling it off, mainly because that was a great song, & this isn't. Still, I ain't hating, Rihanna looks absolutely gorgeous, she is becoming a real style icon for young girls, & I love her hair.
"The-Dream ft. Young Jeezy - I Love Your Girl" (Video)
Why Is The Man Not A Superstar By Now? The-Dream Continues The Single Releases From His Brilliant Début Album - Love Me All Summer / Hate Me All Winter (Love/Hate).
Here is the official video for I Love Your Girl, which is definitely not the hottest track from The 'American' Dream but is still hot, nice production & an added verse from Young Jeezy make for a wicked slow jam. Personally I'm still awaiting the release of the mad hot track - She Needs My Love.
The-Dream - I Love Your Girl
If you haven't yet grabbed The-Dream's album, do it, now! Excellent contemporary R&B tracks, with something added attitude & massively enjoyable. He remains my hot pick for 2008!
28 April 2008
"Ne-Yo - Closer" (Video)
If You Haven't Heard It By Now, Where You Been? Ne-Yo Is Back (Like He Ever Left?), With His Brand New Single - Closer.
Since originally hearing & reviewing this track, I have grown to like it even more than I did originally, this new club/dance feel that Ne-Yo is pushing seems like a real good look. Closer has a real polished feel to it, without losing that musical creativity that Ne-Yo can bring to the table.
The video continues this streak, with something a little more 'conceptual' than we are usually used to from the king of R&B radio tunes. I like the concept, the choreography & the overall 'feel' of the video. This really seems to be shaping up to be - The Year Of The Gentleman.
Ne-Yo - Closer
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