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JODECI - Get On Up (Instant Flava Remix) Get On Up (CD Single) (1996)

Lots of new albums have been coming out. Spread the word and share your opinions here. TIMBALAND - SHOCK VALUE Sadly, this is Timbaland's "Born To Reign." He partially abandons his signature sound for new, weirder sound that is no doubt the product of all the hits he's created today's popular acts. Long gone are the Aaliyah, Missy 'Misdemeanor' Elliot, Ginuwine, Playa, Nicole Wray, Tweet, and even Bubba Sparxxx cameos. Timbaland R-N-B/Pop singers Justin Timberlake, Nelly Furtado, and Nicole Scherzinger, Hip-Hop and Rap artists Missy Elliot, Dr. Dre, Tony Yayo, 50 Cent, a handful of new artists, and crappy rock groups like THe Hives and Fall Out Boy. I've always been a big fan of Timbaland as a producer and as an emcee. His first solo album and the Timbaland + Magoo albums are amoungst my favs. This album however, doesn't continue that tradition. He still drops raps in his true style, but he also does some of that weird singing u hear on current hits like Omarion's "Ice Box" and the Pussycat Dolls "Wait A Minute." All of the beats are creative and unique, but that dosen't make them all what long-time Timbaland fans will wanna here. I can say this tho'...i am liking the album more with each listen. Here's my fav songs...Give It To Me, Oh Timbaland, Release, The Way I Are, Kill Yourself, Boardmeeting. MARQUES HOUSTON - VETERAN He's back with a new one. This album, for the most part, shuns the Hip-Hop influence that has filled his albums since he broke in2 the biz in 1992. The R-N-B sound is full. The album opens with a weak song called "Like This" featuring Young Joc (whatever happened 2 the 'Radio Edit w/o Rap). The production is crappy dirty south stuff, but after u get thru' this one, the album is pretty flawless. "Always & Forever" is a slower steady R-N-B love song. Classic in every way. "Favorite Girl" has a retro edge 2 it as well, tho' it's more upbeat. This is the 1st single off the album that only got moderate attention. "Circle" is the touching 2nd single that is getting alot of sucess (and with an amazing video i might add). Just a heart touching song that talks about the one that go away. This song makes me think about the same girl i thought about when he dropped "All Because of You." "Wonderful" is a breezy, more modern song about the girl in his life. "Exclusively" is a headnodder...yet still slow. "How You Just Gonna" is a sexy and sweet R-N-B groove song. "Hold N' Back" features Mya and Shawnna. The track is laid back, and with the exception of Shawnna being on the track, the song is great. "Kimberly" is about the "freak" in every woman..ha ha. "So Right For Me" had touches of R-N-B from today and yesterday. "Miss Being Your Man" is another heartwrencher about that lost love. If u catch the limited edition version of this album at Target, u'll also get the more upbeat track "Excited." This is one of the best R-N-B albums released since the 2000's. This might be his best album, tho' his 1st solo disc is probably still me fav. MUSIQ SOULCHILD - LUVAMUSIQ Another great album. Definitely better than his last, the more experimental SoulStar. "B.U.D.D.Y" is the hit 1st single with a throwback Hip-Hop influence mixed in with Musiq's charm. "Ms.Philadelphia" is a steady tribute 2 a girl. "Teachme" has that vibe that made fans fall in love with him back in 2000. That sweet, soul-infested sound and harmonies. Great song. "Betterman" speeds it up....just feel-good music about that "good" girl in your life. I honestly could spell the whole album out, but let me just say this album is amazing. His signature style is laced thru' out the whole album. Neo-soul, old school R-N-B, and a dash of Hip-Hop. This is probably one of the top 3 albums of 2007. The Best Buy version of the album has 3 bonus tracks that are a lil' weaker than the actual album...but the standard Musiq holds for his music is so high, u still wanna cop this version if u can. Circuit City's version also has a bonus track. I gotta head 2 work...but later 2nite i'll post reviews of the new Joss Stone, Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce, and Lloyd.

TIMBALAND feat. KERI HILSON + D.O.E. - The Way I Are Shock Value (2007)

The thing that i think is funny is that he calls his movie career his "chick on the side" and he's had so much success with it. But after seeing this post, it made me think. All these years, even now, i don't think about him as a movie star. I still think of him as just an emcee. The only time i think about him being a movie star is the week b4 he drops a movie and i'm patiently waiting for it 2 come out. Then, after the high of seeing the new movie, i kinda forget about the movie star thing again cuz i'm listening 2 his music in the car on the way home.

TIMBALAND + MAGOO - Boardmeeting Shock Value (2007)

Off the top of my head, it's being shot on April 15th in Brooklyn. I thought i waz gonna get 2 go but now i won't be able 2. I just can't swing a trip like that during that week....maybe next time.

Even more amazing is that a Hip-Hop artist who has never turned their back on Hip-Hop can acheive that status. 2 me, it's the perfect example of what a talented, hardworking, postive-thinking person can achieve.

Yeah, it sounds like some 5 year old stuck in the 80's came up with those titles.

SNOW - Informer (Ben Liebrand Trance Mix) Uhh In You (Import CD Single) (1993)

Yeah, back when this waz new, i'm pretty sure someone confirmed that they just took voice over samples and laided them on the mixtape. I remember i waz about confirm an order 4 it when i found out what it really waz and backed out just in time. Besides, look at the artists and songs on it. It's loaded with garbage and stuff FP would never support.

"Boom! Shake The Land" is definitely the wackest title they could have ever came up with if this waz 4 serious. It's a good laugh tho.'

MILA J + MARQUES HOUSTON - Good Lookin' Out (CD Promo) (2006) Man, how did they not drop this album...T.U.G. shelves yet another promising album. Just ask Young Rome and Jhene.

Yeah, i heard a new track that is probably from that album on the radio about 2 weeks ago. It sounded like a Neptunes-produced track. It waz actually pretty boring compared 2 most of Usher's stuff. However, it waz still good 2 hear it on the radio. His remix on Omarion's "Ice Box" is sick. I love that joint. Can't wait 2 find the single or promo.

TLC - Unpretty (Amber Mix) Unpretty (Import CD Single) (1999)

I can't say i have a story like that. Most songs i like now i liked the same amount back when they dropped.

Yeah, that struck me as kinda surprising. I wish him the best tho.' I still can't believe he let Chilli get away tho.'

"this is why i'm hot, this is why i'm hot this is why, this is why, this is why i'm hot i'm hot cuz i'm fly, u ain't cuz u not this is why, this is why, this is why i'm hot" Move over Rakim.

This could be the 1st collaboration between 50 Cent and K. Smith...ghostwritten by Eminem's ghostwriter. :hmm:

Would anybody be able 2 send me an MP3 of "Rookie of The Year?" For some reason, everytime i download it, it cuts off at about a minute and 30 seconds. I planned on downloading it 2 finally get all my KS joints off the computer (cuz it's about 2 explode in slow motion) but i don't wanna make a CD without this joint on it. If anyone can help me out, let me know!

Love that joint TopDawg!! JJ+FP - Live Capital Radio Session (Bootleg) (1987)

LITTLE BROTHER - All For You The Minstrel Show (2005) Y'all know what's up next....LITTLE BROTHER + DJ JAZZY JEFF "Watch Me"

I waz avoiding this track becuz i don't like 2 hear 2 much of an album b4 i get the album...but this track just got dropped in my lap, so i peeped it out. I gotta say, i think this is the weakest track i've heard so far (the only one i'd consider "weak"). It doesn't tarnish the original, but that's only becuz it's no where near the level of the 1st one. Peedi is okay...but he's not on the level of FP or the artists appearing on TROTM. Kinda disappointing if u ask me. I'd give it a 6 outta 10 on a generous day.

USHER: Preparing for Marriage Posted Mar 29th 2007 2:00PM by Karu F. Daniels Filed under: Entertainment Newswire By Karu F. Daniels, AOL Black Voices Ladies (and Gentlemen), Usher is officially off the market. The platinum-plated R&B heart-throb (legally known as Usher Raymond) confirmed last night that he will be getting married this year. "I'm engaged now," the 28-year-old multiple Grammy Award winner revealed, hinting that he could be walking down the aisle with his longtime 38-year-old girlfriend Tameka Foster -- before the end of this year. MTV reports that "rumors of Usher's pending nuptials have been floating around for a little over a month. Photos of Usher and Foster - with a rock on her finger - have also made the rounds, but on Wednesday night, he confirmed the information publicly for the first time."

Sorry...i get sensitive. :chuks:

DJ JAZZY JEFF - Bossynova The Return of The Magnificent EP (2007)