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30 September 2009

"Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne and Swizz Beatz - I Can Transform Ya"

After Taking A Long Time Off, Chris Brown Releases His Newest Song I Can Transform Ya Off Of His Upcoming Album Graffiti


We all know where Chris Brown has been. There needs to be no discussion of that. Via Twitter, CB said that he was going to release the newest song I Can Transform Ya today instead of tomorrow. The song features Lil Wayne and is produced by Swizz Beatz and will be featured on Graffiti.

I am not going to lie, this isn't really that good. For being gone for such a long time, I thought the newest song would be something a lot better than this. I was expecting something that could kill Jay Sean's Down as the current party song. Lil Wayne's part on the song is kind of legit, but Swizz Beatz is just there. Overall, meh.

LISTEN - I Can Transform Ya - Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne & Swizz Beatz


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4 March 2009

Chris Brown, Rihanna Back Together

Even Though The Investigation Is Still Ongoing Into The Charge Of Domestic Violence, Chris Brown And Rihanna Appear To Have Reunited


The Chris Brown-Rihanna saga has now taken an even stranger turn. Apparantly, the couple is back together. Brown was seen jet skiing in Miami, while staying at Diddy's house and was also spotted with member's of Rihanna's entourage. Brown took a lot of heat from other celebrities, especially Usher, because of his apparant lack of remorse and care free attitude while out jet skiing (it must be nice to be a celebrity in this economy). Come on man, you just got arrested for domestic violence and you're out cruising on a jet ski???

Add to that, Brown and Rihanna were spotted getting on a private plane and then flying to Los Angeles, back to the scene of the crime. So if there was any question of whether or not they had gotten back together, them traveling together pretty much sums it up. TMZ got a video of the couple boarding and getting off the plane, here is a link to that.

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21 February 2009

Photo Of Rihanna Leaked, She Releases Statement

After A Photo Of Rihanna Showing Bruises On Her Face Is Leaked, Rihanna Issues A Statement Through Her Spokesperson


So the saga continues in the Chris Brown-Rihanna affair. Okay, well here is the first bit of update. A picture of Rihanna taken after the incident with Chris was leaked to the media a couple of days ago. The picture showed serious bruising on Rihanna's face, which started a wave of backlash all over again at Chris Brown. Here is a link to that photo. Rihanna photo.

Second, Rihanna for the first time in this whole situation actually spoke out through her spokesperson. It wasn't a very long statement, but it was important because it was the first time she has spoken out. In the statement she discussed how she wouldn't comment on the situation because of the police investigation, and she assured her fans she was doing well and appreciated all the support.


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17 February 2009

Update On Chris Brown And Rihanna

Chris Brown Releases A Statement Shedding Some Light On The Situation Regarding Him and Rihanna


So, I promised I would give an update whenever something credible happened in the Chris Brown-Rihanna case, and here is the latest news. Yesterday, Chris released a statement addressing as much as he could about the situation. He said, "Words cannot express how sorry and saddened I am over what transpired." Rumor has it that during the argument, Chris choked and bit RiRi (really Chris? Biting?).

Brown said he couldn't discuss specifics of the case directly because of legal issues, but he did say that he is seeking counseling from others to "[emerge] a better person." In addition to Chris' statement, People magazine interviewed Rihanna's father who confirmed that she did have bruises on her neck when he recently saw her. Here is a link to the People Magazine article on Chris' statement. People Magazine.



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9 February 2009

Chris Brown Faces Legal Troubles

The Grammy Nominated Artist Chris Brown Is Arrested On A Domestic Violence Charge, Sources Close To The Case Reveal That The Victim Is In Fact Rihanna


Probably the biggest news about the Grammy Awards was the fact that neither Chris Brown nor Rihanna showed up. Originally, people believed that the two were involved in a car accident the night before, prompting them to cancel their appearance. However, recent news surfaced that Brown was charged with making criminal threats and posted a $50,000 bail and was shortly released.

Originally, the identity of the victim was withheld since it is a domestic violence case. Despite that, recent rumors have surfaced from people close to the investigation that Rihanna is the alleged victim. The two left Clive Davis' pre-Grammy party the night before, and Chris ended up driving through an upscale Los Angeles neighborhood in his rented Lamborghini with the unidentified woman (RiRi). An argument ensued and escalated prompting a witness to call the police. Chris eventually turned himself into the Los Angeles Police Department.


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5 January 2009

"Chris Brown - Time To Love"

A New Snippet Of Time To Love, A New Song Off Of Chris Brown's Upcoming Album Called Graffiti


Time To Love is a new song off of Chris Brown's upcoming album, Graffiti. Just like his song Forever, Chris teamed up with producer Polow Da Don for the beat of the song. I want to warn you that this is only a snippet of the song. If I can get the entire thing, I will put it up. Also, there is a little internet DJ on it but nothing too big of a deal.

Overall, I think it is a really good song. Just like Forever, I really like when Chris and Polow work together because they can come up with some pretty good stuff. For the beat, I really like the portion during the refrain. I don't think it will be as uptempo of a song as Forever, but definitely not as slow as With You.

LISTEN - Chris Brown - Time To Love


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4 January 2009

"T-Pain feat. Chris Brown - Freeze" (Video)

A Couple Weeks After Releasing The Single, T-Pain Debuts His Video For His Single Freeze Featuring Chris Brown

This song came out a few weeks ago, and I saw different video clips of Chris and T-Pain filming the video, so I have been waiting for the video for a while now. I really like the song, and I think that now the video is out the song will gain more momentum.


T-Pain featuring Chris Brown - Freeze

I really like Freeze, and I think the video is pretty good as well. However, I am beginning to get slightly annoyed with T-Pain using the same video concept three times in a row. He used the green screen for Can't Believe It and Chopped & Screwed, so it is getting a little repetitive. Despite all that, the video is still really cool, and I think the ending is really well done.


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15 October 2008

"Chris Brown ft. Keri Hilson - Superhuman'' (Video)

The Official Video For Superhuman Featuring Keri Hilson Taken From Chris Brown Re-release - Exclusive: The Forever Edition - Has Just Dropped.

The song is mediocre but their voices compliment each other although not as good as Chris's duet with Jordin Sparks. I can predict the song doing well but not having the international impact No Air had. Anyway back to topic. The video was directed by Erik White. It features Keri Hilson as well. They meet each other along the street they exchange numbers and Chris saves her life a few times. All with a bit of body popping and sexy sexy tight outfits (worn in the daytime) thrown in.



Chris Brown ft. Keri Hilson - Superhuman

I do like the chorus though. I think it could potentially grow on me.

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8 September 2008

2008 VMA Winners

Unless You Have Been Living Under A Rock, You Wil Have Noticed The Spectacular Freak Show That Is The MTV VMAs Took Place This Weekend, Here Is A Full Run Down Of The Winners.



Best Female Video : Britney Spears - Piece Of Me
Nominated: Mariah Carey - Touch My Body, Kate Perry - I Kissed A Girl, Rihanna - Take A Bow & Jordin Sparks - No Air

Best Male Video: Chris Brown - With You
Nominated: Flo-Rida - Low, Lil Wayne - Lollipop, T.I - No Matter What & Usher - Love In This Club

Best Hip Hop Video: Lil Wayne - Lollipop

Nominated: Mary J. Blige - Just Fine,
Flo-Rida - Low, Lupe Fiasco - Superstar & Kanye West - Homecoming

Best Pop Video: Britney Spears - Piece Of Me
Nominated: Jonas Brothers - Burnin Up, Danity Kane - Damaged, Tokio Hotel - Ready, Set, Go! & Panic At The Disco - Nine In The Afternoon

Best Dancing In A Video: Pussycat Dolls - When I Grow Up
Nominated: Chris Brown - Forever, Danity Kane - Damaged, Neyo - Closer & Madonna - 4 Minutes

Video Of The Year: Britney Spears - Piece Of Me

Nominated: Chris Brown - Forever, The Ting Tings - Shut Up & Let Me Go,
Pussycat Dolls - When I Grow Up & Jonas Brothers - Burnin Up

Best Art Direction: Gnarls Barkley - Run
Nominated: The White Stripes - Conquest, Pussycat Dolls - When I Grow Up, Kate Perry - I Kissed A Girl & MGMT - Electric Feel Version 2

Best Choreography: Gnarls Barkley - Run
Nominated: Adele - Chasing Pavements, Chris Brown - Kiss Kiss, Chris Brown - Forever & Pussycat Dolls - When I Grow Up

Best Direction: Erykah Badu - Honey

Nominated:
Pussycat Dolls - When I Grow Up, Rihanna - Take A Bow, Linkin Park - Shadow Of Day & Panic At The Disco - Nine In The Afternoon

Best Special Effects: Kanye West Ft T-Pain - Good Life

Nominated: Missy Elliot - Ching A Ling/ Shake Your Pom Pom 3D, Linkin Park
, Coldplay - Violet Hill & Erykah Badu - Honey


How's Mary J. Blige got a hip hop video anyway Kanye deserved to win for Good Life. I liked Erykah Badu's video too. Chris Brown is cheesier now than when he first came out, I can't get with it. Pussycat Dolls...so so. I'm not sure about Britney Spears Piece of Me, Gimme Me More was one hundred times better but I'm glad to see her looking how she did back when she was singing Slave 4 U. Britney is officially back!

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20 August 2008

"Chris Brown - Electric Guitar"

Yet More New Music From Chris Brown... This Time It Is A Track From His New Album. Electric Guitar Is Something Different From Chris & He Is Not Happy That I Have It!


Electric Guitar has got Chris all steamed up, because he intended this track to be included on his new album as a duet between him & his lady friend Rihanna. Whether this is true or just a nice publicity story is unknown, I have my suspicions, simply because the track has been mastered for sound quality & it feels like the vocals are finished already.

The track itself is on-point, I like the production, the fast paced repetitive beat makes Chris really work to keep up & this is not a bad thing as he manages it well. Two things strike me as ironic with this track, the fact that I don't think Chris can play the Electric Guitar, plus that the song was finished without Rihanna & it still sounds perfect.

One member of this couple has more talent than the other, can you guess who?

LISTEN - Chris Brown - Electric Guitar

So That Chris Don't Get Angry With Me,
Visit His Myspace & Say Sorry For Me?
www.myspace.com/chrisbrown

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19 August 2008

"Dre ft. Chris Brown - Hologram"

After Featuring His Collaboration With Chris Brown, Here Is Another! Dre Unleashes Another Top Tune With Hologram.


I have only ever heard two tracks by Dre & I am already a fan, although this might not be as instantly likeable as Flying Solo, it's still got massive potential to be a hit. The production is really fresh, it's 'Electro' vibe is really cool, the lyrics flow brilliantly & the vocals are on-point.

You may just want to make a note of the name Dre, not Dr Dre, or Cool & Dre, just Dre. Because if he can keep pulling tracks like this out of his brain, he has got a big future in the modern music marketplace.

LISTEN - Dre - Hologram

You Nedd To Be Friends With A Cool Dude Like This.
Check Hit Myspace.
www.myspace.com/ddre

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"Chris Brown ft. Dre - Flying Solo"

Here Is A Brand New Chris Brown Track That Needs Some Explaining To Work Out It's Origins, It Is Titled - Flying Solo & Is Red Hot!


Right, stay with me while I fill you in, this track is being plugged as a Chris Brown song, but it may actually be a Dre track. For those who don't know, Dre's real name is Andre Merritt & he is a mad talented songwriter who is after a solo career. To add to the confusion, a leaked clip of this cut went round the net under the title of 'Final Destination'.

Now, if you are still with me we can get to the music. Flying Solo is an excellent song, the production is perfect for a modern R&B track (the strings are an amazing addition), there is a near perfect hook, the verses are well penned & brilliant delivered by both parties. This is an instant smash I hope it is delivered as a Chris Breezy single - he needs more creativity!

LISTEN - Chris Brown - Flying Solo

Y'all All Know Chris, So Hit Up Dre's Myspace Below.
www.myspace.com/ddre

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14 August 2008

"Chris Brown - Glow In The Dark"

Here Is New Track From Chris Brown, Glow In The Dark Is A Beat Driven Ballad With Mysterious Origins.


Glow In The Dark seems to have come from no where, I'm not sure whether it is material that was not included on Exclusive, or maybe it is brand new material from a new album. Either way the track is hot.

It is a change in direction for Chris, it sees him move away from the Schoolboy Pop towards a more adult, contemporary sound. The production is very nice & includes a really cool guitar riff towards the end, reminiscent of a Prince style song. I hope this track wasn't held back from Exclusive, because it is far better than a lot of tracks that made the project.

LISTEN - Chris Brown - Glow In The Dark

For More Chris Breezy. Hit His Myspace.
www.myspace.com/chrisbrown

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5 August 2008

Rihanna & Chris Brown In The Hot Tub

Musics Biggest 'Non-Couple', Rihanna & Chris Brown, Were Spotted Last Week Enjoying A Relaxing Time In A Hot Tub.


While I'm not a fan of paparazzi shots of people going about their business, I know a lot of you go crazy for stuff like this & I find it funny that they won't admit they are a couple. They could make so much money out of this ish!

Both Chris Brown & Rihanna are good lookers, with Riri's style & Chris actual talent, they could easily be the next Jay Z & Beyonce.

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"Ludacris ft. Chris Brown & Sean Garrett - What Them Girls Like"

After A Long Time On Hiatus - Ludacris Finally Returns With What Them Girls Like - A Hot Radio Record Featuring Chris Brown & Song Writer Sean Garrett.


Ludacris is an extremely underrated rapper, his flow on Ciara's new single is hot & even though this track is a little too radio friendly for Hip-Hop Heads, it is still BIG! What Them Girls Like is going to be a hit, full stop. It is Urban Review Approved!

LISTEN - Ludacris - What Them Girls Like

Luda's New Album - Theater Of The Mind - Is Due For An October Release.
For Now You Can Hit The Myspace.
www.myspace.com/ludacris

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14 June 2008

Chris Brown Talks 'Rihanna'

After Months Of Media Speculation Surrounding The Supposed Romance Of R&B Stars - Chris Brown & Rihanna - We Finally Have Word, Straight From The Horse's Mouth.


During a radio interview, Chris Brown was asked the 'Rihanna question' by a phone in listener, this is what he had to say about the situation:

Chris:
"I wouldn't say it's technically dating, I would say it's a very close friendship".


The caller replied:
"Oh so y'all friends with benefits?"

Chris laughs before replying:
"Whatchu know about friends with benefits?

Well, finally we know what... we already knew, I'm just glad he admitted something. I am not one for posting shots of celebrities eating in KFC & prying into their private lives, but it annoyed me that they both denied it when they were asked!

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7 May 2008

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.

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1 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.

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13 April 2008

"Chris Brown - Forever"

Despite My Predictions, It Seems That Chris Brown Is Continuing The Single Releases For His Current Album - Exclusive.


Forever is set to be the next record, lifted from the "Forever Edition" of the album (not too crazy on the name). Still, the track is a nice addition, it's European dance floor feel adds a new dimension to Chris' sound & I'm sure it will be another hit.

My personal favourite from Chris' album is the Kanye West aided - Down, this is rumoured to also be ready for release in the charts, I think this one will be much more successful. As far as the 'Re-Release' thing goes, it annoys the hell out of me, if a record is not ready, or it needs more tracks, don't put it out! It only robs real fans of their money!

LISTEN - Chris Brown - Forever

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Or Chris Himself?
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3 April 2008

"Chris Brown - Take You Down" (Video)

Today Saw the Premier Of Chris Brown's Latest Video, For His New Single - Take You Down.

The 'Prettyboy' R&B star recently toured the US, showcasing tracks from his current album, as you will see, this is the backdrop for the entire video. This choice of video usually spells the end of singles from a record, but Take You Down is a great one to go out on.

A couple of months back I heard Justin Timberlake say that the biggest threat to his R&B crown was Chris Brown. While I don't think that Chris will take the lead yet, with strong, catchy singles & amazing dance routines, he is a serious contender.


Chris Brown - Take You Down

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