THE NEW MUSIC REVIEW

Beyonce – Still In Love (Kissing You) (full) – download
Why would Beyonce re-make this song? This is one of my favorite songs from the original motion picture soundtrack “Romeo + Juliet” when Romeo and Juliet meet in the bathroom. I don’t know, Beyonce’s voice sounds great to me, but I don’t really like the fact that she re-did this song, and people are going to think it’s her own. This is going appear on the re-release of the special edition of “B’Day.” There will also be a video for it.

Timbaland feat. M.I.A. – Come Around (full) – download
Love M.I.A., love Timbaland – and I’m glad they worked together. Although this was left off of the United States retail version of “Shock Value,” it apparently is a bonus track on the UK version of the release. Although the beat is not anything particularly spectacular, it really does fit in with the progressive/rock feel that the album pretty much has. Can’t wait until “Shock Value” comes out on the 3rd.

Robin Thicke – S.O.S. Baby (full) – download
Oh yes, I love this. You know how I feel about Robin Thicke’s music, and how I feel about most Neptunes productions. So the two combined really just does something for me. “S.O.S. Baby,” although not a complex song, has a really nice sound to it. I love how Thicke’s voice just floats all over the track, he always sounds so effortless to me. This song really goes hard, I’m digging it. As usual with productions by The Neptunes, the bridge is my favorite part. Although, I will say something seems a tad unfinished about the song – it’s missing a little something. Is there a new album in the works?

Trey Songz – It’s Songz, Snitches (full) – download
As promo for his new album, “Trey Day,” due out sometime this year, Trey has been rap-singing over many popular tracks that have come out over the past year. I don’t know what’s going on with the progression of his album, but the latest single, “Wonder Woman” was really hot. Maybe Trey should think about putting together some kind of mixtape before the album comes out, considering he’s been doing so much stuff like this lately.

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128 Responses to THE NEW MUSIC REVIEW

  1. Mel

    Loving the new beyonce tracks…

    *Mel*

  2. wess boogie

    that Robin Thicke joint is mad old. I was rocking that almost two years ago.It’s dope, though! Everything else is weak.

  3. Temp

    Im quite upset that I cant listen to them while Im at school….I think you should revert back to supload

  4. dru dru

    beyonce did a good job with keeping her stuff secure and hidden. I don’t know how she did it but she did. go B! can’t wait til tuesday…

  5. tutu

    I’m not gonna even lie, that Beyonce song is off the chain. BITCH!

  6. ShayNique

    Trey did recently release a mixtape. You can buy it on his myspace page.

  7. It's ME

    BEYONCE DOES THIS SONG NO JUSTICE……… I’M A FAN BUT SOMEONE SHOULD JUST STOP HER!!!!!!!!!!

  8. ·.·´¯`·)•¤»ஐShannon

    oh man beyonce..its TOOOOOO sloowwwwww, cant deal wit dat slow shit …
    Timbaland & MIA is coool
    I like the beat for Robin Thicke…he’s always cool…never knew the song was THAT old…I like it , its nice
    Im Trey Songz’s fan..so I like it..but its not that great

  9. BRIAN I AGREE THIS SONG WAS RECORDED BY DES’REE AND I LOVED IT, I CANT JUDGE THE SONG UNTIL I HEAR BEY’S VERSION, BUT I HOPE EVERYONE KNOWS THIS IS NOT HER SONG…

  10. Mel

    Beyonce has another track don’t know why thats not posted….(Sounds kinda HOTT)*Mel*

  11. Monique

    I do remember the song that Beyonce sings from the motion picture, “Romeo + Juliet”. It’s a pretty song and I think she did a pretty good job with it. I loooooove the Robin Thicke joint! What I like about Robin is that he doesn’t have to try so “hard” with his singing. He’s a simple yet talented singer. The song is smooth and mellow. I’m feeling it.

  12. NEWORLEANS_FINEST_CANDI

    ANYTHANG BEE TOUCHES IS ALWAYS ON POINT, FROM THE MUSIC, TO HER STYLE, TO JUST HER BEING HER, AND I’M LOVIN IT…….EVERYBODY AINT ABLE

  13. I would love to listen to these songs, but zshare doesn’t work for me too. Brian, please post an alternate link, using supload.

    I’m looking forward to listening to these songs, the reviews sound good.

  14. safiya

    Love the beyonce song – Don’t sleep on the new album

    Robin Thick is hot

  15. Toni

    Beyonce sounds great, not overdone, love it!

  16. juslistenpleez

    Brian people do remakes all the time. Whitney’s biggest hit was a remake. Most of Luther’s biggest hits were remakes. Some of Mary J. Blige’s biggest hits were remakes. This isn’t uncommon.

    I really like the song.

  17. An

    I didn’t see Romeo and Juliet to hear what the original song sounded like, but the song is quite boring and dragged out. I can see it working in a movie with a scene but by itself, it sounds too slow. I can appreciate, though, that her vocals are nice and smooth on it.

    Ummmmm….not feeling the Timbaland song at all.

    Once again, feeling this song by Robin. He is on point and happy people are starting to recognize his talent.

    Passed on Trey.

  18. kia

    Watch her take a writing credit for it. She’s so unoriginal its not even funny anymore.

  19. GP

    I LOVE the Des’ree version from Romeo and Juliet, but I gotta say i like Beyonce’s spin on it. And she might just have a writing credit b/c the majority of her version is different from the origional (except maybe 3 or 4 phrases). That was hot…

  20. Damn, I love Songz, but I really think that the version that Swizzy did was maaaaddd hot, I don’t think that his flow fits it as well :/

    The Timbaland & MIA is a nice chill track, I was expecting something more hype, knowing both of them, but it’s nice nonetheless.

  21. Jasmine

    Why did you switch from supload to zshare. Now I cannot listen the songs till I get home.

  22. keisha

    #18 ummm she will take credit cause she changd the lyrics so there for she takes writing credit……shes allowed to do that so if u dont like shut da fuck up and read a book……many artist redo songs….the fact is beyonce redid it better, sorry deal with it…

  23. keisha

    # 18 u kno u like the spin on it so why the negative comment……so what if she takes writin credit what does that have to do with being unorginal???soooo many artist redo songs …..including whitney houston and mary j so ur comment is makin no sence …….u just gota find summin negative to say to start the train affect……such a dumb ass

  24. bailey

    That kissing you joint from Romeo and Juliet was the heat, immediately after going to the movies and seeing it, I went out and copped the soundtrack just for this song and played the hell out of it-beautiful song!!!!!!!

    I haven’t listend to bey’s version yet, but I must say that I know I will be critical because I love the original version so much.

    Give people more credit, people will know that this song was originally on the romeo and juliet soundtrack, so what she did her version on the song-that’s what artist do all the time-these rap artist stay taking samples from old r&b hits all the time.

  25. Angelica

    Bee is off the chain as usual.. You think the haters have benn hatin on her, wait a couple of more days….

  26. SoSad

    I mean can we be original please?????? Damn please bring back that early 90s r&b. And sorry she’s missin the deep velvet sound DES’REE gives to the songs. Its just too whispy……NEXT. Beyonce (Madea’s voice) Sit your a** down please!

  27. SoSad

    Angel…please report this with the orginal DES’REE track so we can compare effectively. Thanks! Or people look it up on Iunes…Beyonce can’t touch her voice!

  28. juslistenpleez

    #26–You’re looking for the original ’90s?

    You mean the same ’90s that MJB re-recorded “I’m Going Down” and “Sweet Thing?” The same 90s that Xscape recorded “Who Can I Run To” and “Is My Living In Vain?” The same 90s when Whitney recorded “I Will Always Love You” and Mariah recorded “Open Arms?”

    Please. People do remakes. It’s cool to not like Beyonce. She’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but you are reaching with this argument.

  29. Compton_Chick23

    Beyonce please go the fuck away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  30. J

    The original is better it makes your heart ache.

  31. Sharonda

    I use to have the soundtrack to Romeo and Juliet.I kind of like her version

  32. J

    Is it me or does Robin Thicke kinda sound like Micheal on this song?

  33. MELLY MEL

    Beyonce did a good job, not bad at all.

    However, if she does take writing credits, I hope that she says that she CHANGED some of the melodies or ADDED the lyrics. She better not go around saying that she actually WROTE that song cause then people will really tear her down….

  34. ELA

    OMG!!!!!! i’m confused right now… i heard this B song on MissMoney’s myspace a long time ago!

    http://www.myspace.com/djmissmoney

  35. HollaBackgurl

    in actuality brian, this is more of a sample, not a remake,beyonce song sample some elements from desiree songs(in terms of melody),other than that,the lyrics and arrangements are different. bottomline beyonce killed that song,her vocals were on point.after hearing this song, most these R&B female artists need vocal coach asap. Of coz beyonce is entitled to her writing credits for effort(smart girl)

  36. IBDAMNED

    Beyonce is a talented girl, but she CANNOT hold a candle to the original version of KISSING YOU by DES’REE…Des’ree makes your heart ache and you truly feel her love and pain when she sings that song…Beyonce’s version is just too extra with all the runs and adlibs and ish…the fact that Des’Ree was able to keep the song so basic but still have such an amazing impact to the listener is why her joint will always be her joint…good try though…where is my Romeo+Juliet Soundtrack? Hmmmm….

  37. CJ

    Timbaland feat. M.I.A – WACK, some folks aren’t suppose to be artist,timbaland is 1 of those folks, he should just stick to producing.

    Robin Thicke – nice, although this has been out for a min now.

    beyonce – beyonce killed this song, y’all r&b chicks need to step your game up.

    trey songz – love it, but he should stick to singing

  38. It’s just a damn remake, people!! GET OVER IT! This is not a subject of debate! Y’all about to lose y’all damn minds. GTFU!!(ComptonChick, you’re excluded in this.) She sounds great to me, and she does do a beautiful job, but it is time for a break, Ms. Bey.

  39. no school today

    well bee’s song is hot and she only took the hood and melody from the song by desire. the rest of it are her lyrics and she did a damn good job with it.

  40. Dani

    oh no! this Beyonce cover is a tragedy! The original was sooo much better. and, like you, I can’t stand knowing “fans” are gonna think this is hers and that it’s superior to the original which it clearly isn’t. It’s not all that bad but it’s just…not Des’ree.

    and Welcome To Hollywood sounded so ugly without Jay. It literally sounds like someone cut and paste parts together. Not cool. It sounds so empty and half-assed, even if Jay’s rhymes weren’t his best on the original track. *sigh* she should have left these “filler” songs on the cutting room floor and brought “Creole,” and “Back Up” out for the re-release.

  41. I like the Beyonce version but the Des’ree original is my all time shit. That song will make you cry. Her voice is so haunting on that just thinking about it gives me goose bumps. And people do remakes all the time. It’s not that deep people.

  42. missgreen

    Trey has always said that he is a huge rap fan. He has a mixtape out with the 804 Boyz. He’s not as soft as some of these other R&B singers. I can’t wait for the new album.

  43. sOhOLLYWOOD . . .

    I LOVE EVERYTHING BEYONCE DOES . . . SHE IS THE SHIT . . . sOhOLLYWOOD . . .

  44. historymajor

    PLEASE LET IT BE KNOWN THAT “KISSING YOU” is DES’REE’s SONG!!!!

    That song is a classic as she sung it to perfection… so PLEASE show her that respect because I doubt the “prolific songwriter” Knowles will.

    DON”T LET HER STEAL THAT SONG!

  45. Robin Thicke’s joint is hot! I think he still has the #1 spot on the R&B charts on lock since February.

  46. Okay. Kissing You is Des’ree’s song. That has been established. Now, can you guys move on to a subject of importance?

  47. no school today

    historymajor said:
    ——————————————————————————–

    PLEASE LET IT BE KNOWN THAT “KISSING YOU” is DES’REE’s SONG!!!!

    That song is a classic as she sung it to perfection… so PLEASE show her that respect because I doubt the “prolific songwriter” Knowles will.

    DON”T LET HER STEAL THAT SONG!
    _______________________________________________________________________

    if you love the song so damn much, you would know that most of the lyrics are not even the same. bee gets songwriting credits on this cause most of the lyrics are completely different. the shit is not even a cover, she just sampled it. always trying to discredit the girl

  48. no school today

    MJ (RNB) said:
    ——————————————————————————–

    Okay. Kissing You is Des’ree’s song. That has been established. Now, can you guys move on to a subject of importance?

    ___________________________________________________

    my thoughts exactly and technically, it’s just a sample of the song cause most the lyrics are not the same. only the hook is the same.

  49. MrGEORGE

    Ok the original “Kissing You” was one of the greatest songs I have ever heard, no doubt.

    I’m Beyonce’s BIGGEST fan but I’m not sure how I feel about the remake. I would have liked her to stick closer to the original.

    People are ragging she will take credit for this…
    Well copyright law says if you change a work by more than 15% you have a NEW WORK. And she chopped and screwed the hell out of this song, so it’s hers now.
    Not sure that I like it though….

    OMG am I losing my STAN cred???

    LOVE LOVE LOVE the Timbaland/M.I.A. track. They are two of the most creative people in the game

  50. DINAJONES

    very nice song from “b”..her voice is lovely i cant even lie..but the song could of been sped up just a little bit…

    dina

  51. ballisha

    Hey do you guys remember where that B song came from??

    Romeo & Juliet with Leonardo DeCaprio and that other white chick, anyway there was a black lady singing this song in the movie during a party at the castle…I just loved that movie and this song. I can’t believe she re-did it!!!!!

    Thanks B!

  52. freakum baby!!

    so bryan and the rest of the people complaining for that matter, do you have a problem with whitney re-doing i will always love you and people thinking it’s her own?

    just wondering cause it seems like when other artists do the same thing, it’s okay but when it’s beyonce, people have 1mil reasons why something is wrong with it.

  53. kia

    Keisha..Damn its not that serious! Is that really you Beyonce? You took it personal like Beyonce actually knows who you are and that you exist.

  54. cocacola72284

    Amen #53! Preach!

  55. Compton_Chick23

    I’m sorry but there are too many people up in here using different names cause Beyonce is not that serious. She needs to go away!!!! CL must be getting paid for all this publicity. Matthew Knowles is around here somewhere.

  56. Trey Songz bore me. He tries so hard to be hard it doesn’t even make sense.

  57. jlovely

    also..compton chick is someone paying YOU..to be on every single Beyonce post, and you don’t even like her. And she won’t go away..especially if there’s ppl like you continuously having something to say whether it’s negative…or positive. Do you have a personal vendetta against her, that makes you want to reply to everything? You’re just makin urself look suspect..as to why you dislike her so much, but STILL FIND TIME TO POST…how much u don’t like her…skip her posts then.

  58. inlovewithself

    Robin Thicke is cool but Im defitnitely feeling Elliott Yamin’s new cd. He is #3 on Billboard and #1 on top independent albums. His voice is beautiful . I dont like singer whose voices are lighter than mine. Here is a youtube of him singing on Ellen .http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDI65rdbrBI This boy can defitinitely blow. His rendition of DonnyHathaway’s A Song For You off the cd is pure fiyah!

  59. m*a*riam

    bee sounds good!!! she’s good…she gonna be a legend very soon! she can do anything……thats good.
    Timbaland is kool …nyce track!!!

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