Tank – Come Back to Me (full) – download
If this was the direction in which Tank’s album was going to go, I would have suggested that this song be placed on the album. But Tank’s new album, “Sex, Love & Pain,” which, according to SoundScan and billboard.com debuted at #2 it’s first week (and #1 on the R&B/Hip Hop Album charts), is very ballad-heavy, besides the 2-year-old “I Like Them Girls,” produced by Timbaland, which appears at the end of the album as a bonus track. I like this track, but I can definitely see why it was left off the album. I think Tank needs to release another album soon.
Mario – Why (snippet) – download
Mario has got a voice on him. And I’m glad that this snippet has leaked, because besides “Go!” (produced by The Neptunes) and “Crying Out For Me” (produced by Polow Da Don), I haven’t been impressed with much from the album, especially the new single, “How Do I Breathe.” This snippet, reportedly produced by The Underdogs, who have been sitting pretty since producing the Dreamgirls soundtrack, virtually in its entirety, is a good look for Mario. I’m hoping that this new album can erase the bad taste the last one left in my mouth.
Cherish – Keep It Fresh (full) – download
While out of town on vacation, I heard this song on the radio, and absolutely cringed. I don’t wish bad fortune on anyone, but I thought for sure that Cherish wasn’t going to have a second album and would remain just a two-hit wonder (surprisingly their title track song, “Unappreciatied” was very successful on radio). I guess the reason this song bothers me so much is it’s so typical Atlanta and typical Cherish. It’s radio friendly, but it just doesn’t do anything for me. I really think they need to go back to the drawing board if they want to stick around much longer.
Rihanna – Rehab (full) – download
The more I listen to Rihanna’s new album, “Good Girl Gone Bad,” (due out next week, on June 5th) strangely, the more I like it. “Rehab,” which has been getting a lot of love online is one of my favorite songs. Admittedly, Rihanna is not a vocalist, but the way her voice rides this song doesn’t bother me at all. I can appreciate what Rihanna is trying to get accomplished with this album. She doesn’t want to be pigeon-holed. And I think she’s doing a pretty good job of not sticking in anybody’s box.
Mario is definitely serious about it!!! & he gets all my Luv from the beginning 2 the end.
I just have 1 question 4 the souljah though … “Why”
His voice!!! I’m feeling this whole vibe right here on this cut & he know what he did …..
Seriously, Mario
Tank is tank and he cool wit me 2
@ H-Town Chic, I love his album.Some songs are are ummm but I think all albums have their points.I just wish they could of seperated Sex,Love,& Pain as the intro as it suppose to be instead of combining it because it didn’t make no sense lol.Just preview the album and if you likey I say buy
MARIO ALL DAY. I knew he was gonna come back hard like this. That man got a groove on him outta this world! You shoulda put up the whole song tho cuz now I’m feining for some Mario. I see some hits for Mario and his Turning Point album was on point; especially I think some people forget he was real young when he put that out too. He’s fire now for sure.
60. H-Town Chic*** said:
@ Chante’ is Jill Scott album out?
>>>>>>> No girl, but it’s coming out this year, titled “The Real Thing”. I don’t know when.
I had ‘Rehab’ on my iPod for a while now, & I am truthfully addicted to that song. I’m impressed with Rihanna’s CD.
y’all need to post the new jill scott song,”hate on me”. now thats a vocal talent. rihanna is just hot beats and image, no vocal talent at all.you can only go so far using sex appeal
I heard that Jill’s new album comes out later this year.I’m pretty excited because her voice is amazing.
a music review were i actually like all the songs!
im glad people have stopped sleeping on TANK.he deserved all this back when “Maybe I Deserve” and “Cake and Ice Cream” was out.and lets not forget “One Man”
Mario-he’s matured so much since Braid My Hair. and Brian,i actually liked Crying Out For Me.i used to listen to it over and over
Cherish-it is just like any other ATL thing but i like it and i still love their first album
Rihanna-i love Rihanna regardless of what style she switches to.and i dont think her voice is as bad as people try to make it out to be
@tete
her voice has gotten better that’s for sure so no, it’s not as bad as people say it is. there’s a big difference between her high school vid for that singing competition and her singing now
personally, i think her new album sucks. will it blow up the charts? hell yes it will. but that’s not a surprise. mainstream music nowadays is trash and people actually eat it up, i even do that at times b/c i can’t lie and act like i don’t have old riri tracks on my ipod. i do. but at least i know the songs are bad and don’t go around saying they are good. i think we should be honest with ourselves
Rihanna – Her songs turn out to be so addictive, nomatter how much i hate it when i first hear it! I hated pon de replay, now i love it, same for sos unfaithful and umbrella, and shut up and drive, but nowwwwwww “Rehab” OMG that is sickkk! I loved it the moment i heard it and especially when the beat first kicks in, I’m like omg.
wow, Riri’s album is very promising. Good to see that some artists out there who actually listen to the shit they put on their album. You listen to some albums and its hard to believe that they heard that nonsense befor releasing the album.
oh, #4, Chelly, babygirl, Rihanna’s voice isn’t nearly as annoying as that big forehead of urs.
Cherish needs to get away from that ATL sound if they want to be taken seriously. Their first album is good, but too much crunk and snap on it. Try other avenues of music. Mix it up with some rock, soul, and pop. A lot of artists do that.
@69
you say “we should be honest with ourselves”but thats just it,everybody has different views on music so not everyone is going to think she sucks and not everybody is going to like it…in my opinion there is nothing wrong with listening to her music.i guess its one of those things people will never agree on,like the whole “2pac bandwagon”i liked his music but unlike others i wasnt one who thought he was JESUS resurrected
lmao@72 that was harsh
How was everybody’s weekend?! I went on a trip, if anyone cares to know lol, but I’m bizack!
I don’t like Rihanna either but I think this album is pretty decent from what I’ve heard, and her fans would love it. She isn’t the best, and she doesn’t have to be(yeah I said it)! So what if she can’t sing all that well? I’m tired of those coment too, so go ‘head and do the damn thing rihanna. I agree, I think her fanbase will keep her around for a lil bit.
I’ve been waiting for tank’s album for about a minute now, but I haven’t heard anything about it, but I know it’s out. I’ll get it tomorrow. “Love. Sex. Pain”, is it?? good.
Chrish is good, but I don’t like them. Although, I think they are underated. Mario is alright.
@#62 THANKS FOR OPINION BUT I WILL MOST DEF CHECK IT OUT!!!!
@ CHANTE’ IS THIS THE SAME ALBUM THAT’S GONNA HAVE THE SINGLE “WE NEED YOU” (I THINK THAT’S WHAT ITS CALLED) I LOVE THAT SONG!!!!!!!!I ONLY HEARD IT A FEW TIMES. IT’S BEAUTIFUL!!! AND LET ME KNOW IF i HAVE THE RIGHT TITLE TOO (JUST IS CASE I LOST YOU I’M TALKING ABOUT JILL SCOTT).
Rihanna is just awesome! She has continued to prove everybody wrong about her and has risen above people’s expectations of her! I love all her songs so far! Way to go Rihanna!
As for the rest (esp. Cherish).. blah
I am looking to Rihanna cd.
Mario ìs great to me I played Turning Point the other day
I been looking 4ward to Go 4 a while
who so ever does not like rihanna sucks for you
you are idiots ok dont like it bite it
care to have a argument visit my page at http://www.myspace.com/jamaicangirlrenee rehab is off the hook some people have no taste in music
Rihanna is doing big things yall. I heard all the tracks on her new album on youtube and she is destined to have her album debut at number one. Im not mad at her for trying something new and integrating R&B, reggae, and pop-rock. More people should try it.
I like that Rhianna song. With everybody else pushing their albums back, it seems that Rhianna’s album might be the only decent thing to come out this summer. SAD…anyway, I sincerly hope that is not Jill Scott’s new song that Chante posted. I’ve been waiting forever and a half for some new Jill and that ish was not the business. It sounds like a desperate attempt to be contemporary. Not feeling it at all.
Rihanna “Rehab” = Justin Timberlake “What Goes Around” .. I swear if those arent the same songs lol, I still dig it though
agree with #21 i love that song by Mario too (KRYPTONITE)..the beat is sick!!
I’m actually feelin Rihanna’s “REHAB”..nice ridin song
No Comment on the rest
I can listen to the new music right now
but based on the comments above I’m going to go get Tank’s new album. Never been a fan but for the last week his name has been in everybody’s mouth so I must hear for myself.
Cherrish can sing their butts off but their songs are always so childish. That sounded stupid since they are so young LOL
I loved Rhianna’s first cd ( all my friends talked about me for buying it) but the second one sucked. she will not get my 10.81 @ BestBuy this time b/c the umbrella song erks me!
…Mario is the certifiable truth! Mario = Certified, bona fide, prime rib baby. His heart, soul & passion are all up in this album “GO”… I can’t wait 2 get my handz on his stuff; so hot & beautiful is he…
He & T.I. were so very cool on the tube {BET} the other day … big things wuz-a poppin… them my boiz right there
Hey L.A. Mario’s casting here in June … aaaaaaaaaooooowwwwwwww
Damn can’t stop listening to “Rehab” the beat, lyrics and Rihann’s voice makes it addictive. Big Ups to Justin Timberlake on the lyrics and Timberland on the track. Ya’ll better watch out for Rihanna, she has a HOTT CD. One of the best this year so far.
Rihanna is really doing the damn thing on this track and the entire album in general. Definitely something to pick up June 5.
She is impressing me with her growth and selection of songs. Very well put together. Her voice and and sound is somewhat unique and I appreciate that. I wish half of you would too, instead of wishing she sounded like everybody else.
She is here to stay…deal with it already.
Keep on doing the damn thing Rihanna! Jamaica loves you.
Not a big fan of Rhianna, but I do like that she’s not being pigeon holed as a typical R&B artist, I wish more R&B artists did that…do something different for a change.
I do like Rehab and I’ve heard the entire cd it’s okay nothing I’d buy though.
Wrong for moving my comment.
(cough) PAYOLA!!(cough) PAYOLA!! (coughs gets worse) Rhi (cough) ana..PAY (cough..cough..cough)…YOLA!! EH! EH! EH! Under my Umbrella! Ain’t no way I’m gonna buy crappy music like that especially with a girl that sings through her nose. EH! EH! EH! ~SMH~ Jill Scott compared to this sh**. What in world is going on with music? You mean to tell me this the best that music has to offer this year. Mariah, Usher, Alicia Keys, Whitney the crack head please come back I BEEEGGGGGG OF YOU! Stealing a line from VH1…SAVE THE MUSIC!!!
I luv mario new music.
I WILL BEGIN TO LIKE MUSIC AGAIN IF CHERISH GET THE SAME ATTENTION AS RIHANNA.!!!!!
RIHANNA IS FAKE AND SHE IS FORCED TO HAVE THIS ROCK LOOK AND TO SING POPROCK AS WELL, SEEMS AS IF SHE IS GOIN TO DO ANYTHING TO STAY IN DIS GAME.
I WONDER IF WE R GOIN TO GET A HIPHOP ALBUM FROM HER NEXT.
I agree wit #72.
Tank…NO
Mario…Yes
Cherish…Hell No
Rihanna…Hell to tha naw
Mario is the artist to watch because he’s straight rocking it; up & down, in & out; he’s putting it down the right way. He has some passionate fire burning on it and no one can touch it. Mario is melting the ChocolaitCherrie over here :wink,wink: I just have to speak on his realness because you don’t find his type of swagger too often these days, especially in r&b. He’s taking it to the full spectrum and he’s not perpetrating; that’s why I have loved Mario since he first came out because he came real with it even at age 15 and he is not stopping. Mario is starting to remind of the Stratosphere! And his How Do I Breathe Remix joint with Cassidy is serious!! That’s a good look.
That’s tight
Damn people be hating on Rihanna so much. I guess that bitch really made it.
Yes, I love Mario’s song where he says What is going on, everytime he tries to tongue and she’s screaming. He said he wants to tongue!! OOh Mario!! My friend said he made her mouth water when he said that. Looks like he has really grown up with his mannish self!! Alright then Mario!!
Ooh this is just too much for me. Wow Mario wow!! I love the rock edge on this and those drums got it going on. Somebody give the drummer some please. This song has an effect. It might be because he is singing from his stomach. When I was watching a documentary on ‘Pac, I think one of the guys said that Tupac brought it from his stomach, and I think Mario sings from deep within also.
oMq i LoVE REHaB.
iT RoqSz.
…Heyyyyyyyyyyy, the more I listen 2 this phenomenal track snip of Mario’s
the more I hear some of The MiJac up in theeeere; reminiscent of the timez kickin it up @ the ranch … Mario reminds me of Everlast tho; hez a boxer … brang it MARIO 
J’marie @>
Rihanna can’t sing.. she can carry a key. She sounds like kereoke night everytime she performs live. When her cuteness and novelty have simmered, poeple are going to start focusing on the real issue: the lack of a voice and stage performance that can move people. A lot of people here just seem to be going with the flow. Whatever some “smart” person says is talent all of the parrots eat it up. Yes she might be successful now, but you see them one, you see them all “wannabes” who sell a few albums and in time before you know it disappear. I do not believe Rihanna has what it takes to survive a decade! Lack lustre in voice, lack lustre in performance– she is a novelty a thing being manipulated. She better study her books real hard.
and she is being pigeonholed if u all can’t see that. Or yall can’t see whats going on.