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Here Is A Brand New Track From R&B Legend "Lauryn Hill".

It is called "Lose Myself" & is taken from the soundtrack to the new movie "Surfs Up", it has an up tempo beat & randomly arranged, almost Gospel like vocals. It's not a bad track but nothing on her previous material, you can certainly tell it's just a soundtrack.

I can't wait for Lauryn's new album to drop, we have waited years now, I can forgive her, as long as it is as good as "Misseducation".

Tell Me What You Think Of "Lose Myself"?

LISTEN: "Lauryn Hill - Lose Myself"

Rip - Loving The Black Light

Here Is A Brand New Track From The "Black Eyed Peas", But You Will Have To Wait A Little Longer For A Full Comeback.

This is a charity single in aid of "Save Darfur" (Very Good Cause), it is a cover / adaptation from "John Lennon".

This is a very welcome return for B.E.P, I cannot wait for a new album to emerge, as this single goes, it is a nicely produced, well performed track, let's hope it does well. Listen To It Below...

"Black Eyed Peas - Power To The People"

Tell Me What You Think Of It, Charity Smash Or Poor Effort?

This Is The Brand New Single & The Eagerly Awaited Return Of "T.I.".

His new single "Big Things Poppin'" is the first single off of his new album "T.I vs T.I.P", which will be available July 3rd.

I'm never quite sure about T.I's rapping ability, I am more a fan of hits beats, some of which are Epic & only seem to get better with time.

Tell Me What You Think Of This Video, Leave A Comment...

Here Is The New Video From The Glamorous "Fergie-Ferg", It Is Taken From Here Current Album; "The Dutchess" & Is Called "Big Girls Don't Cry".

If my sources are correct, this song was apparently 'stolen' by Fergie from an upcoming "Bad Boy Entertainment" artist "Jordan McCoy", she allegedly gave Fergie permission to record the song, but not to put it on her album, nor to release it as a single.

It is a good single, & not a bad song on the whole, a good chorus, memorable enough to at least give her a top 10 hit. After the calamity that was "London Bridge" I though that Fergie's album would be nasty, tacky crap, but maybe I was wrong.

Anyway, Give The Video A Look & Leave A Comment, Let Me Know What You Think Of It?

Here Is The Brand New Video From "50 Cent" Taken From His New Album "Curtis".

50 is well & truly back on the rampage, & although I think his rhymes as pretty crap you have to give him credit, he is one of the highest earning men in entertainment today. I think he is talented, but he moves in the wrong direction, rather than using his talent wisely, most of his material is just whack.

This track just sounds like the all the other crappy singles (i.e. Candy Shop), if you want to see some of 50's real skills, check out a track called; "Disco Inferno".

Check Out His New Video & Let Me Know What You Think Of It, No Talent?
Or Deservedly On Top?

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Here Is The Brand New, High Quality Version Of "Kanye West's" New Single.

It is set to drop on the 18th of September & is taken from his new album "Graduation".
While the track has hot production, courtesy of "DJ Troop", I'm not really feeling it, which is a shame, as I was looking forward to his new album for months now.

I wanted another "Goldigger" or "All Falls Down", but instead it seems almost mediocre.

Give It A Listen & Tell What What You Think?

"Kanye West - Can't Tell Me Nothing"

No Your Right, It's Not Very Urban At All, But...

I have heard a rumour re-emerge, that "Michael Jackson" may appear on the Finale of this years American Idol, this would be fantastic to see as it would be the kick start he needs if he is to make a comeback.

Another, more realistic rumour that I have heard is that the UK winner of X-Factor "Leona Lewis" will appear onstage, to get he noticed in the US. I don't think she will have a problem, the range & pure electricity of her voice will make her a world wide superstar, I think she is the next "Whitney Houston".

Anyway, as we are down to the last 3 on this year Idol, it may be worth keeping your eyes & ears open, just in case we do see MJ.

Tell Me What You Think?

Is It Too Late For A Jaclson Comeback, Or Is He Still The King?

After Listening To Timbaland's Current Smash Hit Album "Shock Value" Over & Over Again, I Have Been Looking Into "Keri Hilson".

Keri is featured on 3 tracks (4 including the UK bonus tracks), & her vocal ability is hugely apparent, she has also written tracks for Timbo, aswell as many other well known artists. In that respect she is already a hit maker.

Most people will know her from the huge "Xzibit" hit "Hey Now", which was produced by "Timbaland", in which she sung the rhythmic chorus.

She has a planned album release for 2007, official release date unknown, which will be her debut. It will be titled "In A Perfect World" & will apparently feature among others, "Snoop Dogg" & "The Game", it will also have a huge production team, including Timbo & one of my favourite new producers "Bangladesh".

I can't wait to hear it, I think Timbo has done extremely well for her so far & I hope he continues to support her through "Mosley Music". In my predictions, her material is going to be hot, & hopefully she will become a huge star.

As You May Have Heard, & As I Have Mentioned Before, Kelis & Nas Have An Upcoming Reality Show Coming Up.

Here is a short clip of the show, it's not much, but it gives the feeling that the show will focus more on the life of Kelis. Many people have pointed out that MTV shows bring bad luck for celeb couples, i.e. Nick & Jessica (The Newlyweds), but I don't think that will be the case with Kelis & Nas.

I can't wait for the show to air in the UK, there is a truth that people don't seem to see about Kelis. I think she is one of the best female recording artists in the WORLD, her talent as a producer is unique, plus her raspy vocals are a fantastic, she is most definately one of my favourite artists at the moment. Plus, her attitude & personality are both huge, I think this show will be a hit & will do good for both of them.

Check out my review of her current album here.
(I am feeling that I should have given it 5 stars now... I Absolutely Love It)

Source - Timbotheking

According To An Interview With Nelly Furtado, She & Timbaland Have A 'Rock Band' Planned.

I use the word 'rock' in the lightest form possible, while Timbo can produce hot rhythms & beats for rock bands, he is not a rocker, Furtado agrees, admitting to Billboard.com:
"I don't think it'd be, like, a real rock band. It'd be more like our version of alternative, so it wouldn't necessarily be like heavy and guitar-driven. It would be left field, and not necessarily pop"
She continues, saying:
"We keep arguing over names. I want these really weird, subversive names, and (Timbaland) wants these mysterious, like, 'Lord of the Rings' kind of names. We can't decide."

Whatever they do decide on calling the band, I think it really might work, I can't see it being a mega selling success & I don't think they should continue calling it 'rock'. But, I feel it will have a cult following & really hope it goes ahead, I would love to hear some material.

Below is Timbaland appearing on the cover of the May issue of Remix Magazine.


What Do You Think Of Their Planned 'Rock' Band? Let Me Know...