THE NEW MUSIC REVIEW
Monday, July 31, 2006

*** UPDATE LINKS ***
NOTE: Yousendit.com links were dying too fast and SpeedyShare links were not dying as quickly. I wasn’t aware to the fact that it was making people wait for downloads and then just completely not showing up. I have put up alternate links, and am moving to a different uploading site for the next music reviews.
Kelis - 80’s Joint (full) - download/alternative
Finally, something from Kelis that I haven’t been completely disappointed in. I love the groove of this song, very nice. Even though Kelis’s voice doesn’t deliver a stellar performance, I really dig this song. I can really get into it. I hope she has more stuff on her album like this. I don’t really know what the words are, or what the song is about, but it just has a really funky flavor and feel.
Danity Kane - Right Now (full) - download/alternative
I had a feeling that Danity Kane tracks would be leaking like crazy this week. I really do like this song though. It’s really mellow and chill but at the same time, there’s a lot of intensity in it. The drums sound like Timbaland, but that’s off the record, because something about it is a little different than other Timbaland productions. I really do dig this song though. Like I said, Diddy pumped money into this project. Lots of A-Listers.
Rihanna - We Ride (full) - download/alternative
Rihanna’s third single from, “A Girl Like Me” is “We Ride.” This song is pretty fun and it reminds of the summer for some reason. Not big on Rihanna’s voice, but there’s something about this song that’s just fun. As you know, Rihanna recently went platinum with this album, before the release of the third single. It’s a good song to close the summer out with and a huge change from “Unfaithful.”
Tamia - Happy (full) - download/alternative
Tamia’s album “Between Friends” knocks so hard that I decided that I needed to post more tracks from it. As I said before in the post about Tamia’s album, “Between Friends” was only released in South Africa. “Happy” is one of my favorite songs on the album, so I just thought I’d share. Hope you guys enjoy.








78 Comments
1.
IllustriousShay
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
For some reason, I’m looking forward to Danity Kane’s album. From hearing the few songs they recorded on the MTB episodes, they sound decent.
I will always love Tamia, her voice is so melodic!!
We Ride is one of my fave Rihanna songs. I am so happy that she went platinum…she was working really hard for that.
2.
bonifant
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
yALL this speedyshare thing….grrrrrrrrrrrrrr
3.
mizzlizz
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
omg speedyshare sucks…it takes sooo long…please go back to the old one…i forgot the name.
4.
Dolla Bell
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
Ilove rihanna song and that tamia song is hot 2!!!
5.
what cha know
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
yeah speedyshare sucks…they have a hr download limit…now i gots 2 wait…
6.
Shanti
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
i couldn’t get the Kelis track to download.
7.
blackbarbie85
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
speedy share is shut
8.
Monica
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
SPEEDY SHARE IS THE WORST. PLEASE DO NOT EVER USE IT AGAIN! PLEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSE!
9.
Alyssa
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
Speedy share is bad business!!
10.
Alyssa
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
CAN YOU PLEASE GO BACK YOUSENDIT, PLEASE!!!!!!!
11.
Shay
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
Oh No!Not Speedyshare!
12.
kya
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
is speedyshare not speedy or is it just me?
13.
sweetnstuf25
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
FINALLY!!! it took 1hr to download but well worth it.
kelis, danity kane, tamia is fire!!! can’t wait for the cd’s!!!
14.
princess T
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
danity kane might just have a hot album
15.
princess T
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
speedyshare is making this music review wack
16.
Cameron783
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
That Kelis is some FEEL GOOD MUSIC 4REAL!
Danity Kane needs a name makeover, and so far I like the ballad that they have I guess its called ride for you or ride with you.
Tamia has always been bad, and slept on.
17.
dand
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
DK sounds ok…but something is just missing…I don’t know what it is.
I know I should support Rihanna, since I’m from the Caribbean too…but her voice…sorry it just irks me…nevertheless I am glad her album has gone platinum…
Tamia…that woman got talent…period.
Kelis? no comment
18.
IllustriousShay
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
LOL….ya’ll should just go to limewire or bearshare and DL the songs from there. It should only take like two minutes if you don’t have dial-up.
19.
TajScott
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
speedyshare is sum retarded i cant even download the songs to my computer just listen then when i come back on the site i have to wait like a whole other 20 minutes
20.
TaNeesha
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
um can we please get another page for the downloads speedyshare sucks worser than wendy williams
21.
afro jamaicano
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
@ first i said im gonna go get the kelis album i don’t care etc etc, but after hearing some of these songs i might hav to rethink my decision. i believe she shude have continued to get her beats from pharrell, b/c i didnt like “till the wheels fall off” and some of the other songs i’ve herd from her new cd. i only hope that the rest of the cd will be better….
22.
Lovin
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
I am lovin the site…but can you guys please upload too something else. It will not allow you too downloadd the tracks.
23.
Jason
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
Ditto everybody else’s comments about speedyshare!
24.
Bobbito
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
Speedyshare is effin lame
How it’s gon be called speedy
and I gotta wait?
25.
JHC
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
The Danity Kane song is produced by Timbaland, they showed him in the studio making the beat on one of the Making the Band episodes..This is one of the best songs I’ve heard from them so far..
26.
mphsmade
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
i cant download them…whats up?
27.
kat25
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
I love “We Ride” by Rihanna… I actually heard that song this morinig on the radio and I was like ” oh this shit is hot” and then I listened closer just to find out that it’s my favorite artist Ri Ri!!! Yeah that’s the shit right there!!!
DK, I’m starting to like that name…But yeah something is missing from this group, wish em the best though!
Kelis, well she’s bossy, different, and all that, and she completely loses me! I can certainly appreciate her individuality, but that alone doesn’t make me go into a store and purchse someone’s CD for $14.99… Not with these gas prices!!!
Tamia, well I have always wondered why Tamia just does not seem to connect with people enough to have a solid fan base, quite puzzling, she has the look, the voice, the whole package but for some reason she just can’t connect… I think it has something to do with the what the fuck are you factor… Look at people like C. MIllian, Tamia, and Mya, all with so called “good hair”, and bodies to kill for, are they too unaccessible to the average African American Female? Can we just not relate to them? I really want to know what it is about these three that just does not appeal to the masses??? Is it just that they have fucked up song choices, somebody help me on this one!
28.
complexsimplicity
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
i love all the songs posted,the kelis track is from the step up soundtrack, not her album, but i still hope she has songs like this on it. and tamia needs to hurry up and release this album over here in the U.S.
29.
Mr. Miagee
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
Non of the songs are working for me anymore.
Oh well I bet they are great though.
30.
OHSNAPS
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
YEAH IT SUCCKS CUZ WE THA LATE PPL CANT GET THA SONGS NOW GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
31.
Chellybop
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
I’m glad Tamia is back, I really liked her song “Stranger In My house” she has a nice voice.
32.
asbury
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
I’m with # 26.
33.
natalia
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
bonifant said:
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yALL this speedyshare thing….grrrrrrrrrrrrrr
FOR REAL. B what happened to yousendit?
34.
thatgirl
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
okay Im kind of pissed off when I first logged on and tried to dwonload the songs it said I had to wait like 10 minutes so I come back and aint shit poppin what’s really good?
35.
Brad
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
The pages aren’t even opening up. Grrr!
36.
afro jamaicano
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
here are some uploadin sites u might like to use:
sendspace.com (has no limit on times a song can be downloaded just on the # of days it’lll store the song)
fileden.com (u register buh u can keep all ur files on there forever)
multiply.com (of the 3 this one is the best, u sign ^ for an account and can upload fotos,blogs, etc etc. also u make playlists and people can download music from past posts)
37.
jeanius
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
i can’t wait for the kelis album to drop and tamia needs to release her album outside of africa.
38.
Babygurl
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
hey Brian, when ur uploading songs, you should use a site called uploaded.to i think the adresses is http://uploaded.to it has a counter to see how many downloads there has been, and you only have to wait like 5 seconds to have your download.
39.
brownsugah305
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
I cannot hear the songs I am gonna see if I can find them elsewhere.
40.
alien8d
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
Yeah…speedy share sucks…I can NOT get my Danity Kane fix this way…argh.
the people have spoken. =)
41.
Gin
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
none of the d/ls work for me
42.
ILLUSTRiOUS
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
OMG use “FileGone”… Please.
I has NO WAIT TIME.
43.
jenali
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
I’m loving that new Kelis track. It has a great funky feel to it and its perfect for her voice. I normally don’t like Kelis songs but this one is hot.
44.
Nikki
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
Danity Kane’s Right Now is produced by Timbaland ,he also did their song Want it on the album. I don’t think Right Now has been mastered, or is fully finished.
45.
NetworKing
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
ok we all agree speedy share sucks! I havent been able to download any songs!
46.
NetworKing
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
I haven’t been able to download any songs for the pst 3 music reviews!! I’m mad! :o(
47.
Crystal
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
YOUSENDIT!!! PRETTY PLEASE! I can never get these to download!
48.
Johnson1112
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
Bryan PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE stop using speedyshare, there are SOOOO many other upload sites, or is that you don’t want us to “have” the track???
Because whenever I go to speedyshare it just shows up as a song and not a download that I can keep to say…put on my iPod
PLEASE PLEASE quit speedyshare
49.
Ebz
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
Yes. Speeyshare suck. Please go back to Yousendit. It seems like im having the same problem as along of others on this site..it either takes forever to dl or it never downloads.
50.
Ebz
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
Correction: I am having the same problem as the other 40plus folks before me. PLEASE stop this madness. Still luv ya tho.
51.
a-nat
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
i know i’m late as all wit my comment since i was able to download these tracks around 5 pm……but first i will say…brian…i live for these reviews but like everyone else said, this speedyshare thing is horrible…..and i know you’re reading this so some sort of response would be great! maybe yousendit doesn’t like having leaked songs being uploaded and maybe they’re prohibiting that privilige…it could be a number of things…but we’d all still like to know…
second i downloaded and listened to kelis, rhianna, and tamia first and then downloaded DK. the truth is…after i listened to DK’s song, i totally forgot about the others. this song actually moved me…which mainstream r&b hasn’t done in years…timbaland is really doing his thing this year (and yes that is his production, probably with some assistance from his new protege Danja and writing from either Jim Beanz or Keri Hilson or both). but Tim’s been doin it with Justin, Nelly Furtado, D.O.E. and now we got Danity Kane, JC Chasez, and Fergie on the way….it’s funny how he can turn these mostly pop acts into some of the most creative sounding people…but back to DK…..this song gives me chills…it’s the chord structure, the harmonies, the drums, everything….and even the subject matter…although typical….the writers flipped it so dopely (my word)!!!
i was really scared at first watching the show and hearing the scott storch songs…and that’s probly cuz i hate SS songs…they’re so basic….but after hearing the BMC tracks and the Rodney tracj…and now THIS TRACK….i’m sooooooooooooo ready for this album….and i’m really hopin that they can stick around for a second album….aiight i’m done…
52.
aairysofly
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
yo dat kelis song is different so im feelin it
DK is comin kinda strong wit dis song i like it
Tamia is always on point! shit wuz fiya
RIHANNA! im mos def. lovin that song. u can jus listen and feel good to it! LOVE IT!
53.
thatgirl
Monday, July 31, 2006 /
Danity Kane…..That song gone have to grow on me I like all the other ones better………Rihanna……definetly feeling that song I can ride to that………Tamia…..uh no!
54.
what cha know
Tuesday, August 1, 2006 /
thanks 4 the updated lyrics. Loving the Kelis song…but I’m i’m sucker 4 that 80s sound. Also like the Tamia song, the part with her daughter is too cute.
55.
gansta rock
Tuesday, August 1, 2006 /
FINALLY!
Brian that Rihanna track is smooth. I love that song, very summery and cool. She will hit big with this one too.
56.
chillin in NY
Tuesday, August 1, 2006 /
i try to like kelis’s song, but i just can’t get pass her voice. it’s awful and she never gets called out on it, because she has that whole “alternative” thing going for herself, but her music is just no there. & I’m not saying that because it’s “different” becuase I listen to all types of music, but everything I’ve heard off of her upcoming album has been quite dissapointing. On a positive not however she looks great w/ the new haircut!
57.
mphsmade
Tuesday, August 1, 2006 /
im definately feeling this Danity Kane song…HOT!!!
58.
Brad
Tuesday, August 1, 2006 /
ABSOLUTELY LOVVVE RiHANNA! I loved this song every since I heard it when I previewed her album before it came out. We Riiiiiiiiiiiiide. ;D
59.
charlz
Tuesday, August 1, 2006 /
DANITY KANE THATS ALL I NEED THEYRE GUNNA BE ON FIAAA WEN DEY VID COMES OUT ALSO I KANT WAIT OOH CAN U POST THE SONG ” PRESS PAUSE” ND “WANT IT” I NEED THOSE
60.
DEE
Tuesday, August 1, 2006 /
THAT DANITY KANE JOINT IS TIGHT. IT WAS PRODUCED BY TIMBALAND & PROBABLY HIS CO-PRODUCER, DANJA. IT WAS WRITTEN BY KERI HILSON. I KNOW CAUSE THAT IS HER VOICE IN THE INTRO. SHE KEEPIN’ IT SEXY AS SHE IS.I HOPE THEY SHOW THEM WORKING WITH TIM & KERI ON THE SHOW
THAT RIHANNA JOINT IS TIGHT TOO. THEM HI-HATS ARE SO SICK. I GOOTA GOOD GROOVE TOO
61.
ProfaneFemme
Tuesday, August 1, 2006 /
i am really feeling Danity Kane. Thanks for the upload.
a suggestion try using zshare.net
62.
prittieboy
Tuesday, August 1, 2006 /
Thanks Brian.. The Interlude with Tamia and her daughter, was so cute.. Def. better than the duet with Tweet and her daughter.
63.
daredd1
Tuesday, August 1, 2006 /
yayyyy Tamia..I was waiting for her..some real talent..I guess all hope is not lost in the music worls after all
64.
N/A
Tuesday, August 1, 2006 /
Can’t download the songs but don’t know what’s up.
@ 27, you ain’t lying about the gas prices and they keep climbing. I feel like I’m a big truck driver with my v6 costing me a grip (> $55). About Tamia, her factor is she doesn’t sex it up and unfortunately “sex sells” I don’t think it has anything to do with her “what is she look” b/c A.Keys had no problem, if anything it helped her. Tamia is a great singer and can outblow most singers out now but what she may be lacking could be good PR and marketing. I hope she doesn’t change her image but her reps need to increase their efforts by 110%
65.
howdidiknow
Tuesday, August 1, 2006 /
Thank you Brian, I was also having problems downloading.
66.
Dayevid DeJuan
Tuesday, August 1, 2006 /
Um I ReaLLy like Danity Kane and That Hold Me Down Track I’m pretty sure is Rodney Jerkins but SOmething about Andrea’s voice and Wanita’s voice in this song is annoying
67.
keta
Tuesday, August 1, 2006 /
Tamia song is ok………Kelis I like it
68.
hot1
Tuesday, August 1, 2006 /
I usually have negative things to say about Rihanna’s music, but I actually gave this new album a try and We ride is definitely a song I fell in love with…Great choice of singles Rihanna!
69.
Morgy
Tuesday, August 1, 2006 /
I am feeling DK… I thougt I wouldn’t, but between all of the stuff they leaked and the songs on the show, I’m seriously fittin’ to buy the album. Pleasntly surprised. Puffy did goog by getting all acclaimed producers on the album!
70.
Miss Hipstah
Tuesday, August 1, 2006 /
You know, I got an email about the Step Up soundtrack, saw there was a Kelis track on it and thought “Damn, I need that track right now.”
Thank you so much for making my day.
71.
Nefer
Tuesday, August 1, 2006 /
I’m loving the Rihanna song, it tells a story.
72.
ne'
Tuesday, August 1, 2006 /
i LOVE THE DK TRACK
73.
Imconceited
Tuesday, August 1, 2006 /
I like Tamia’s song. She is seriously slept on all the time. People need to realize that there are more female artists out in the world beside Beyonce wide ass; Ashanti no talent having ass; Rihanna big forehead ass and all these other no talent nobodies with contracts. Can we please stop looking at the big asses and nice faces and find some real talent.
74.
Craig
Wednesday, August 2, 2006 /
Rihanna’s Album, I was definately excited for…and I love her choice of singles. SOS was the SHIT, Then Unfaithful….great. and now We Ride, I like it. It’s sad but I like it… I bet her next single will be her song with Sean Paul.
DK…I’m loving it, they’re stepping it up. I love the official version of Show Stoppers, and ONE SHOT was what really opened my eyes. This could be hot stuff they’re about to bring. And now Right now… I love it. Its like, usually I’ll listen to the song for a bit and then go to the next one but… I listened to it straight through. I’m excited for this release.
Kelis I am growing a fond hatred for, even if I’d listened to the song in its entirety I doubt my opinion would have chnaged.
The Tamia, I didn’t listen to but I’m glad she’s doing her thing..wherever she’s doing it.
75.
ezra
Wednesday, August 2, 2006 /
The tamia CD is so damn hot it is crazy. “Too Grown For That”, “Happy”, and “The Way I Love You” are incredible Darkchild tracks…can we start a petition to get a record company to release this in the U.S.?
76.
Mrs.81
Wednesday, August 2, 2006 /
I am absolutley in love with the Danity Kane song. I’m playin that song out already. BUt i can’t wait for their album…it looks like they’ll be alright
77.
Ray
Sunday, August 6, 2006 /
The new Kelis track is produced by none other than hitman Raphael Saadiq.
78.
tre
Friday, August 11, 2006 /
im a dude n i aint relle into da r n b music but it jus sumtin bout dk dat i jus like i been playin da song 4 who knows how long