After A Relatively Quiet Period From The Serial Hit-Maker Sean Paul, He Returns To The Scene With What Is Rumored To Be His New Single Pepperpot.

From the offset, this slow-jam obviously lacks the strength of Sean's usual beat bangers, I'm certainly not feeling it. I like a lot of Sean's album tracks, most of his catchy singles, but not his mellow tracks, it lacks the very thing that SP produces so well; energy.

Another, smaller negative, is that title, it just annoys the hell out of me for some reason. Let's hope SP can step up his game for the future. Still, it may grow on me, or it may be pulled as the first single from a new album, I hope so. Check out the link below & make up your own minds, remember to let me know what you think?

LISTEN: Sean Paul - Pepperpot

Diddy's Ladies Are Back, The Gorgeous Girls Of Danity Kane Are Working On Their New, As Yet Untitled Album.

2 Of U is a track that has been put out as a 'preview', it is still unclear whether or not it will be the lead single. The song itself is really not good, while the production is solid, the lyrical value is crap; "Give It To Me 4 Times", WTF? Not feeling it, though it might grow on me.

It really annoys me that Danity Kane are so poor, from watching Making The Band it was obvious that all the girls have good vocals & the huge potential of the group was really exciting. I don't think the group are moving in the right direction, they need some Destiny's Child style R&B, not some Pussycat Doll reject pop records.

LISTEN: "Danity Kane - 2 Of U"

As Most Will Already Know, The King Of Pop; Michael Jackson Is Set To Re-Release The Best Selling Album Of All Time, This Time Entitled; Thriller 25.

The album will contain some original recordings, as well as brand new remixes, here is Billie Jean which features production from Kanye West. This sounds real hot, but whether it's better than the original I'm not sure.

I can't wait for this album to drop, I have had my eye on this one for months. Check out the track below & let me know what you think?

LISTEN: Michael Jackson ft. Kanye West - Billie Jean

This One Is For The UK, It's Got A Very Specific Taste, But I Can't Get Enough Of It.

Although Drum & Base/Garage music gets very little airplay, it has a huge underground following in the UK & I know this is a very sought after tune. It took me a while to find a copy. TS7 have killed it with Smile, this track is an amazing example of a very energetic genre of music.

This will not be a favorite of regular readers but I thought I would post it to get it some exposure. By the way it is ripped from a compilation CD so it mixes at the end, but it's the best I got at the minute. If you want to check out more of TS7's music, click Here

LISTEN: TS7 ft. Tonia - Smile

Hmm Yeah, How Do You Pronounce That? Anyway, Puakenikeni Is A New Track That Has Leaked From The Serially Delayed; Her Name Is Nicole.

Rumored to be the next single, it has some very hot production from Akon & features an act called Brick & Lace. I think the track is OK but it won't catch the world on fire, whatever is holding up Nicole's album, it better get sorted soon, because she needs another; Whatever U Like.

Check out the track & let me know what you think, & what you make of the album delays, have you lost interest in Nicole?

LISTEN: "Nicole Scherzinger ft. Brick & Lace - Puakenikeni"

One Of The Most Highly Anticipated Albums Of The Hip-Hop Year Has Been Leaked To The Net In The Form Of Lupe Fiasco's; The Cool.

With the huge success of his current single Superstar, this was always going to be an interesting one. But I am disappointed to see that it has received a large majority of bad reviews since it's leak.

Still, Lupe has a lot to say & I for one will be interested to hear him speak, if your included in this group, you can grab the album below. Loving the cover by the way.

After A Minute Out Of The Limelight, Janet Jackson Makes A Return To The Music Scene With Her First Single To Be Lifted From A New, Currently Untitled Album.

Feedback is a Dark Child produced track with a huge dance rhythm & nice arrangement. It has a hot hook & some very overdubbed vocals, but still hits the spot, Janet is obviously making a return to the mainstream pop world.

Nothing too special from the 41 year old star, but it's still pretty solid. I think her album will be worth a listen, but won't make a dent on the likes of Mariah or Whitney when they drop their new records.

LISTEN: Janet Jackson - Feedback

Scream Is Set To Be The Fourth World Release From Timbaland's Masterpiece Album; Shock Value.

If you have not ever heard this track, you will have to give it a few listens but if you are not hooked in the end, maybe you should be listening to a different genre of music. Scream has slick production, a catchy hook & some sexy vocals from both Keri Hilson & the gorgeous Nicole Scherzinger.

Although not my first choice from Shock Value it's still solid. I can't wait for a video to be shot, Damn! That is going to be hot. For now, check out the album version of the track below, I'm thinking th radio edit won't include Timbo's sleazy set at the end.

LISTEN: Timbaland ft. Keri Hilson & Nicole Scherzinger - Scream

Homecoming Is Reported To Be Kanye's 3rd UK Single, While The US Will Be Getting Flashing Lights As Theirs.

While this is a solid enough track, I really feel there is so much better to come from Graduation, I'm really not sure why this one was chosen Still, I won't hate on it because it is a good track, even if Chris Martin is on it.

Here's hoping that this one disappears real quick, so he can release Champion. Check out Homecoming below, if you don't already have the album.

LISTEN: Kanye West ft. Chris Martin - Homecoming

Finally, Just Short Of It's Official US Release, Here Is One Of The Most Highly Anticipated Records Of The Year.

Love Me All Summer, Hate Me All Winter is the full title of The-Dream's first album, this guy is hot! He is a producer, writer & singer, he has already been responsible for two of the biggest joints of the year, he wrote Rihanna's Umbrella & J. Holidays's Bed.

I have been excited about this album for such a long time & I haven't been disappointed, I don't want to say too much about the album until I have had a lot of listens. I will be doing a full review pretty soon, for now all I will say is you will want to listen to She Needs My Love, an instant favorite & a HUGE track!

1. Shawty Is Da sh*t (ft. Fabolous)
2. I Luv Your Girl
3. Fast Car
4. She Needs My Love
5. Falsetto
6. Playin' In Her Hair
7. Purple Kisses
8. Ditch That
9. Nikki
10. Luv Songs
11. Livin' A Lie (ft. Rihanna)


The-Dream - Love Hate


Heard The Album?
Love To Know What You Think...

As Kelly Rowland Makes The Final Preparations For The Re-Release Of Her Ill-Fated Album Ms Kelly, Here Is The Return Single.

Daylight is a high-tempo 'R&B-Pop' record which features Travis McCoy of the Gym Class Heroes. When I first heard rumors of this track I was pretty excited, I imagined a 'Club-Banger' with some 'Fire Production'.

Instead we are left with a middle of the road record which is leaves you unfulfilled & disappointed, Kelly is deeper than this, her original album contained some top tracks, solid production & heart-felt input from the R&B star. The poor sales IMO were due to the poor PR & lack of effort from the record company.

I heard rumors that Kelly was thinking of quiting the music scene, I'm afraid to say, if she can't pull something out to match former band mate Beyonce then that might soon be a reality. I hope that does not happen.

LISTEN: "Kelly Rowland ft. Travis McCoy - Daylight"

Yeah, Your Right, I'm Very Behind On This Tune. I Heard This Snoop Dogg Track A Few Weeks Back & Thought Nothing Of It. But Now I've Seen The Error Of My Ways & Realised What I Missed.

If you haven't heard Sexual Eruption (Sensual Seduction [Radio Edit]) then you might not even believe this is Snoop, this is really an R&B tune. I think this is a good look for the 'Doggfather', big respect to him for trying something very different, I did not see this one coming.

I think this is a real good look for Snoop, already a legendary Hip-Hop artist, he is now showing his diversity & I hope this track does well for him. On a note - apparently this new sound was produced by the auto-tune technique that T-Pain is famous for. Check t Out Below & Please Let Me Know What You Think?

LISTEN: "Snoop Dogg - Sexual Eruption"

Here Is The Brand New Retail Version Of "Wyclef Jean's" New Album, With The Longest Title In The World; "The Carnival II: Memoirs of an Immigrant".

Already, the album has received high acclaim from reviewers who got an early copy & from my first listen it appears very solid & could turn out to be great. Once I have had a few listens I will give my full opinion, for now, you can download the album below.

Rising Superstar "Leona Lewis" Dropped By "Radio 1's" Live Lounge Last Week, She Performed Her Recent Number #1, As Well As This Cover Of "Snow Patrol's" "Run".

Although her debut album is not everything it could or should have been, I still have massive support for Leona, she has the best voice I have heard in such a long time & I believe she has the potential to one day match "Mariah" or even "Whitney".

This track is amazingly performed, she makes it seem effortless, her pitch & tone are perfection & the emotion put into a track that was not even wrote by or for her is great. She really makes it her own, I still can't believe that people could hate on someone so talented.

Check It Out, I'd Love To Know What You Think?

LISTEN: "Leona Lewis - Run" (Radio 1's Live Lounge)

Here Is The Rumored Second Single From "Mary J Blige's" Soon To Be Released Album; "Growing Pains".

"Work That" is an up-tempo, beat driven track with a positive, empowering feel to it, a real good look for Mary. I hope her album follows this line, although Mary makes some of her best tracks when she is 'down', it is great to hear a more upbeat sound from her.

Growing Pains is set for a December 18th release (US), I can't wait to hear the whole album, I'm feeling a masterpiece coming on! Check Out The Track Below & Let Me Know What You Think?

LISTEN: "Mary J Blige - Work That"

Here Is A Group You Don't Often See Posted On My Site, "Maroon 5" have hooked up with the 'Queen Of Hip-Hop Soul' "Mary J Blige".

"Wake Up Call" is a track that has already been released some time ago, so it is a little strange that now they would decide to make a remixed version. Still, with production from the UK's "Mark Ronson" & the fact that the original vocals have been re-recorded, shows a degree of 'effort' has been put into the song.

The only issue with the track is that Mary completely kills it, she out shines the original vocals completely, so much that they feel unnecessary. However, I am a fan of the song & it shows that Mary is not afraid to step out of the box & still be an incredible talent.

LISTEN: "Maroon 5 ft. Mary J Blige - Wake Up Call (Mark Ronson Remix)"

Just Short Of It's November 12th Release Date, "Leona Lewis'" Debut Album Has Leaked.

"Spirit" has so far received a poor reception from critics & music reviewers, but so far I have been quite impressed, so I think it may be people hating on the whole "X-Factor" thing. Still I will give it a listen & give my opinion in a review.

For now, check out Leona's Spirit below & let me know your thoughts. As always, grab a retail copy of the album if you like it!

1. Bleeding Love
2. Whatever It Takes
3. Homeless
4. Better In Time
5. Yesterday
6. Take A Bow
7. I Will Be
8. Angel
9. Here I Am
10. I'm You
11. The Best You Never Had
12. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
13. Footprints In The Sand
14. A Moment Like This - UK Bonus Track

"Leona Lewis - Spirit"


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If You Are A Regular Reader, You Will Remember Me Featuring "M.I.A's" Current Album; "Kala".

For those who don't know, M.I.A is a UK Grime & Hip-Hop artist who has been making waves over the past few years, she is not mainstream or commercial & thus does not make it into the charts. Still, she is one of the most inventive, creative artists I have ever heard, she is good friends with "Timbaland" & as a result, gets the hottest producers on her records.

"Paper Planes" will be her 3rd single to be lifted from one of the 'illest' albums of the year ( a personal pick from 2007). I know Paper Planes is a firm fan favorite from the album, although I'm quite surprised she decided to use it as a single, still none of the tracks are exactly commercial.

Just a note, you may have seen at this years "EMAs" there was an award that was voted for by musicians, there was a small VT with a lot of well known faces making their opinion know. To my amazement, "Nicole Scherzinger" suggested M.I.A should win the award, which totally changed my opinion of the former "Pussycat Doll".

LISTEN: "M.I.A - Paper Planes"

While "Miss Keys" s Currently Enjoying Huge Success With Her Current Smash Single; "No One", She Is Already Prepping The Release Of Her Next Track.

"Like You'll Never See Me Again" is a slow jam from Alicia, set to be the next singe from her soon to be released album; "As I Am". The "Timbo" produced track is sort of what you would expect from Alicia, it seems to have a longevity to it IMO, not an instant classic, but I'm thinking it will be a grower.

Apparently, the video has already been shot for this track & with her album due on the 13th(US) of November, it all seems to be moving quite fast for the R&B star. Although Timbaland has always been my favorite producer, & I would never doubt a single move he makes, this track is a very welcome change from his normal 'club bangers'.

EDIT - THIS IS APPARENTLY NOT PRODUCED BY TIMBO... MY SOURCES WERE WRONG FOR ONCE - IT IS ACTUALLY PRODUCED BY ALICIA HERSELF & HER PARTNER KERRY BROTHERS. THANKS TO 'DODGYC' FOR LETTING ME KNOW

LISTEN: "Alicia Keys - Like You'll Never See Me Again"

Yup! Yet Another "Chris Brown" Leak, This One Is Produced By & Features "Kanye West".

"Down" is a very catchy track with an extremely hot hook & beat, although it's not as 'immediate' as "Kiss Kiss" I'm definitely checking for this one, I think it's hot. Not a big Chris Brown fan, but this album might actually be worth a listen, very commercial, but I like it.

Just a thought, the hook on this track follows the same vocal arrangement as the "4 Non-Blondes" 1993 smash hit "What's Up", if you need a reminder of the lyrics click here. You can sing the lyrics over this track's hook, they match almost perfectly.

LISTEN: "Chris Brown ft. Kanye West - Down"