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Thursday, August 9, 2007

Joe - My Love (full) - listen
I was very impressed with the bulk of the material that Joe had on his latest album, Ain’t Nothin’ Like Me. I had been waiting on the album since last summer when he’d released “Where You At” (featuring Papoose) to radio, as well as the few songs (”Go Hard” written/produced by Bryan-Michael Cox) had leaked. From what I know, this will be the third single that Joe will release from the album, but it just seems like it hasn’t been talked about much. “My Love” is a nice slow jam, also written and produced by the homies Bryan-Michael Cox, Kendrick Dean and Johnta Austin.
Trey Songz - Grub On (Live) (full) - listen
I’ve been e-mailed this song more than a few times, so I had to post it. First of all, I was just wondering what this song was about immediately after reading the title. “Grub On?” Are you serious? I knew that it wasn’t about to be about food. I just knew it. But low and behold, there I was, scratching my head about 30 seconds into the moment that I hit “play.” I have a couple of questions for Trey after this one.
Amerie - Crush (full) - listen
“Crush” is said to have been confirmed as Amerie’s 4th single in the UK. Thank God for it being in the UK and not over here in the States, because she seriously needs to be pushing “That’s What U R” over here. In all honesty though, I do not hate this song. It’s light and airy and makes me think of times past, for some reason. It just feels very early ’90’s, maybe even on the cusp of ’80’s. I’m surprised because most of the material from Amerie’s Because I Love It really just annoyed me.
Keri Hilson - After Love (full) - listen
This song isn’t actually “new,” but I’m sure there are some fans out there that would like to hear the version of “After Love” with just Keri, and no Diddy. So it may be new to some. This is actually one of my favorite songs from Diddy’s much-stretched (hey, he’s had a lot of singles) album, Press Play and the collaboration he did with Keri is one of the best on the album. Keri’s voice just rides the Danjahandz track immaculately. She really just sounds great to me. I can’t wait for her debut album, In A Perfect World.








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1.
Ms. Truth
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
sitting down to listen in a few
2.
Anjel the 1
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
What’s up Brian? I am glad you did this post!! Joe album is hot! I am glad he is back on the scene!
3.
late
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
I feel bad for Amerie…i think she needs a hit BADLY, i fear she’ll get dropped otherwise…
4.
L.Renee
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
Man, I wish Amerie was doing better over here in the US.
I love her CD, and I wish I could just go in my local Best Buy and get it, but no such luck…
But I like Crush, its one of my favorites on the album.
5.
SEXYLADYRAY
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
Thanks for the music!!, I love Joe!!
6.
Ms. Truth
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
I have Joe’s album and the songs are ok. Tank album is on constant replay. Back to Joe he needs better promotion. what a waste of a talented man.
7.
CREAMY
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
I DON’T CARE ‘BOUT WHAT PEOPLE SAY, I WILL CONTINUE 2 LOVE AMERIE REGARDLESS, EVEN THOUGH IT’S HARD WITHOUT RICH HARRISON…
BUT SHE HAS HER OWN FLAVOR SO SHE SHOULDN’T HAVE 2 RELY ON ANYONE. PLUS ACCORDING TO PEEPS IN THE U.K., SHE’S FAMOUS AS SH*T OVER THERE NOW
AND WHEN IS KERI GONNA FINALLY COME OUT WITH HER ALBUM??? I’M WAITINGGGGG……. SHE HAS THE SMOOTHEST, SWEETEST, MOST EFFORTLESS VOICE
LOVE BOTH MA GIRLS WITH THESE JOINTZ….
8.
Ms. Truth
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
Trey song is sooooo stupid. grow the hell up and mature your lyrics and beats.
9.
Three
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
I love you Super Donut!
3
10.
Chelle
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
I like the Joy and Trey Songz. Amerie is okay too.
11.
Liquorstore84
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
Amerie and Keri, 2 beautiful woman id smash!
12.
BJ
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
Weak!!!!! All of it it’s too bad you don’t have to have talent to be an artist these days
13.
itsmesnitches
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
I love the Keri record and Trey Songz has been killing it Trey day looks like its going to be the shit this song is on the R.Kelly tip but its cool
14.
Miss Erin
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
I think for Amerie to do better here in the States she is going to have to work with the people that she did on her first album…All I Have is still my ish! I don’t know if I’m even really feeling “That’s What U R” that much either…At least she is getting some shine in the UK though…
15.
Kasali
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
Amerie irritates the hell out of me…I love her look….beautiful….she appears very humble but the songs are such TRASH!!!!… over in the UK they eat her up…they love her…they liken her to the greats….I mean come on!!!
16.
REBEL
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
If you put ONE MORE Trey Songz song I’m gonna DIE! lol
17.
late
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
I think Amerie needs to get back with Rich Harrison…i understand that she wanted 2 try new things musically, but at the same time, look at Janet Jackson…she’s tried other producers, but has still kept with her original team of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and for MOST of her career, it’s worked.
Ultimately, i think the chemestry she had with him on the 1st cd especially, and on the 2nd one as well was hot, and when i think of Rich Harrison as a producer, i think of Amerie as his muse, even tho he did stuff for Beyonce, Mary J Blige, Missy etc
No offence to Joe, but the cover of his latest cd was not great…they should never do closeups of him like that.
I’ve always liked “After Love” ever since i bought “Press Play” in October of ‘06, and i love this version just as much…Diddy really should have released this song as the final single
18.
get_me_bodied
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
AMERIE IS MY GIRL!
19.
LocalCeleb
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
Trey is similar to R. Kelly not only the sound… but his topics… R.Kelly is known for outrageous topics… I can see R. Kelly doing something like this…
20.
Dame
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
My Love is the best song on Joe cd I luv Joe but that cd is wack. Trey where is his cd SMH. Amerie needs a new team.
21.
Young HTown Diva
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
@ 19, i agree.
but lol @ the breakdown on “Grub On”
22.
Liquorstore84
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
Trey sound a fuggin mess, skinny ass bird
23.
Starnonymous
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
I, like you Brian, am not feeling Amerie’s album. Even if she pushes “That’s What U R” here in the states, she’s going to flop because the rest of the album is just that awful. “That’s What U R” is NOT hot enough to carry that mess…
I love Trey Songz…he can do no wrong in my book.
I love this Joe track…
I’m feeling the Keri only version of “After Love”
24.
Talkin_Now
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
# 19 Trey does really sound like Kelly, and Angel he’s not talking about food the lyrics are a little deeper than that. He’s talking about eating something but it aint food. And any way is it just me or does Trey Songs look like that little boy off of Boone Docks with the corn rows?
25.
JoRo
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
Is Trey Songz becoming some sort of R Kelly tribute act? Y’know, just in case R Kelly goes to prison. Even he sounds bored singing that lame song. Can’t blame him. I like Keri, very talented girl. *Pass* on Amerie.
26.
LilMamaKatz
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
What the heck happened 2 Trey? lol
Joe song was nice. so was Amerie’s. i liked it alot.
Keri was iight.
27.
diva.dna
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
I am in love with keri hilson
28.
It Must be my SWAG!
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
I totally LOVE the Keri Hilson track…. and am glad to hear it without Diddy. But I always wondered who he was talking to on the phone…. hmmm. Maybe it was Kim…
29.
compton_chick23
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
Loved Keri’s and Amerie’s songs.
People actin mad foolish towards the Amerie song. There is nothing wrong with the song or the album.
Can’t wait for Keri’s album. Thanks for getting rid of Diddy.
30.
KONFUSD
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
I am SO sick of y’all bashing Amerie (Brian). She’s putting in work most of her tracks are hot, especially Blow, R&B Girl, Take Control, Hate2LoveU & Crunk Di Di. Maybe she’s not doing too well here in the states, but that doesn’t mean she’s a flop. STOP HATIN’! Damn…
31.
Tammy
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
Trey I love you cause you represent Va ,but ummmmm your’e not R.Kelly . This song is horrible I know you can do so much better.
Kerri has a nice voice but I dont see the hype. Really nothing diffrent .
32.
It Must be my SWAG!
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
Just listened to the other songs… I didn’t like that Amerie or retarded ass Trey Songz. But Joe’s was aight… I may have to check out his cd.
33.
Arshanae
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
Everything is aight.
34.
bohemiandiva
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
JOE’S SONG IS REAL R&B!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IT’S WHAT HAS BEEN MISSING ON THE RADIO AND IN THE MEDIA! THANK HEAVENS!
TREY IS MY BOY, BUT HE IS MOS DEF SOUNDING A LITTLE” R.KELLY” ISH WITH THAT GRUB SONG- NOT A GOOD LOOK
KERRI- WHY ARE WE EVEN TALKING ABOUT HER? OKAY VOICE-NOTHING TO WRITE HOME ABOUT.
35.
compton_chick23
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
R. Kelly produced “Grub On” and he’s featured on the song.
36.
stylejunkie
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
I can’t wait for Trey’s new album (it comes out on my b-day, Oct.2) His last one was the hotness.
I didn’t hear Amerie’s new album in enterity but there were some songs that I really liked.
That’s What U R
Crazy Wonderful (has a 90’s feel, my favorite off the album)
Losing You
Hate To Love You
Crush is just okay. I had to get used to it.
But honestly, the album isn’t horrible but I don’t think some ppl will like it because it has a very “different” sound than most R&B that is out now. I applaud her for being different, I’m a loyal fan and all, but she may want to go back in the studio and “re-think” some things before this cd is released in the US. lol.
37.
crys
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
LOLOL @ Trey Songs. That’s sounds so bad!
“…is there I can a doggie bag i can take home…” WHAT!??!
trey done lost his cool points.
38.
crys
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
@35
i was thinkin this sounds like some shit R-UH would pull. didn’t quite work out this time.
39.
PrincessMel
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
I love Joe’s new album i’m just sorry he didn’t get a lot of promotion.
40.
Sulli
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
Im feeling Joe these days I find that song to very enjoyable
Ameria is a beautiful girl but man she just needs the right producers and the right marketing team bc its just not working.
Why does this Trey song remind of some type of r. kelly type shit hes to talented to singing about that crap
Keri is gonna be huge I love her man shes the realest she has a very easy breezy voice that u can enjoy even on a recording of Grub On
41.
starchild17
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
Amerie needs to fire somebody for bad promo…I think it’s a damn shame that she has been pushed under the rug with her new release, “Because I Love It” since it hasn’t seen the light of day in America (unless you got it online, like I did) One of my top plays this summer…hopefully she’ll get some airplay with this track
I like Joe…don’t listen to his music much but I’ve heard good things about his latest, so I might check it out
Can’t wait for Keri Hilson’s debut!!! If she gets it right, she’ll be huge!
42.
LikeThatYall
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
Amerie and Joe sound great.
Keri Hilson is already overrated and played-out. She’s just another flash in the pan!
Trey Songz-NEXT.
43.
CLEARMINDED
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
Joe is the man and will always be the man. Just a fabulous voice and nobody can take that pure talent away from him.
I’ve given up on Amerie. She should be doing easy grooving songs that require no vocal prowess like she did when she came out when I really liked her. There’s nothing worse than somebody not knowing their lane musically. She’s not going to be a mega powerhouse vocal star so she should work what she does best.
Skipped Trey and Keri. I was interested in Keri until I saw two horrible performances of hers online. She sounded so wack live and had no presence. Better behind the scenes musically, but she’s pretty so she looks good in guest video performances. More hype than substance.
44.
chellysikkwiddit
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
the others are okay but i fell in love with afterlove 820580 months ago when i heard it and eventho i dislike diddys music and voice i actually like the version he did with keri..better than this one..! i know weird.
45.
JamrockKid
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
That Trey song is a hot mess!!!! Aint nobody wanna hear that right now! We do not need a R.Kelly #2!!!! I mean no offense R Kelly is a legend but look @ his latest album, ppl getting tired of the same old stuff over and over. The same production over and over!!!
I really hope Amerie gets a hit real soon.
Keri Hilson is my girl though!
46.
blindangel
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
ooh, trey. what r doing? i love trey songz but this song is stupid. I thought i was listening to r.kelly for a minute
47.
Jay-Mack-Da-Fellas
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
I agree Amerie’s new songs ain’t cuttin it but That’s what you are reminds me of a 90’s Love!
48.
J-rod
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
I have the unreleased Amerie Cd and I think the most solid song on her cd is Paint Me Over….it’s catchy, cleverly written and enjoyable. I believe it would be a great single for Amerie
49.
Angela
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
Amerie is beautiful but her music is alright at best…she needs to find her own style..Joe is classic he will always be around and this song is hot…I like Keri Hilson as a writer her songs have been so so to me though and the reason why Grub on sounds like an kellz song is cause kells produced it….most of the songs that kellz does sound like his stuff like that MH in da club song ya can’t help it….I like the song its simple but ya get the point lol…. I hope someone finds the studio version though not the live one soemone ripped from a listening party Trey did in Detrioit
50.
Mr.Juice
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
“Grub On” sounds like something R.Kelly would sing! Did he write this?
51.
Angela
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
yes kellz produced the song…Trey wrote the lyrics though
52.
hassan
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
first of all someone said that JOE’s cd was wack?? smack yourself for that comment!!! second. Tank’s album is on constant replay compared to JOE?? smack yourself!!! JOE is very consistent, its just that he’s being slept on compared to the bigger pop artists. Amerie could do better! Trey Songz i always felt that he was annoying
53.
Have Not Thought Of a User Name
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
@ 31. Tammy
U took the words right out of my mouth. Keri voice is okay, but I am not seeing the hype either.
54.
julieisadime
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
I love me some Joe, with his fine black ass!
55.
hood_shit
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
JOE freaked that….
TREY should be hit in the throat… obviously listening to too much Kels…
AMERIE can SIT DOWN…
KERI, although being force-feed down my throat by the obvious, has a great voice…
56.
MIzzchelle
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
Joe- Talented. He has had better singles out, I still like this one though.
Trey Songz- Good voice the song, I kinda like it. Agree very R.Kellyish.
Amerie- I agree with Brain a very late 80’s , early 90’s vibe, but not in a good way. I felt like there was something missing.
Keri- HMMMMM her voice is ok. Nothing really special, but I’ll keep my ears peeled to hear what else she has instore.
57.
New Yorker
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
love that after love song. thank god diddy’s off the track, now i can replace the version i have.
i think joe’s song is good but i don’t personally like it
trey annoys me. all he thinks about is sex. he can’t be that sexually frustrated b/c he has SOME groupies
this amerie track won’t do well but i still like the girl. i think she’s an intelligent and talented person who can’t get a break
58.
QueenChocolate
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
Joe song is nice n smooth.
Amerie song is boring..shame as i do like her. Still play the first album.
Trey songz was only good for his first single…now he’s boring and tru wat some1 said all he talk bout is him sex. Nasty yout!
Keri…who???
59.
Keisha
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
I dont understand, ‘Because I Love It has been two years in the making’, & for that amount of time i was expecting big things, but she continues to dissapoint. There are two decent tracks on the whole of the album, ‘thats what U R’ &’Somebody Up There’. This girl needs help!!!
60.
Whytry?
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
I used to play After Love to death. I love that song!
61.
Urban-Flava-Muzik-Blogspot
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
Yo.. Joe’s album “Ain’t Nothin’ Like Me” iz off da hain foe real!!!.. I’m diggin’ his CD and I listen to it all da time.. LOL
Da song “My Love” iz tight.. I like it.. But not as a single!.. Dat ain’t a good choice!.. Sorry.. But das whut I think!
62.
Trouble
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
I love Joe’s album, he is such a talented man. And, gasp!, he can actually sing unlike most of these nasally whiny boys that try and call themselves R& B singers these days.
That Amarie track reminds me of something that Madonna would have passed on in the 80s, and I’m not a Madonna fan so… I think she really needs to go back to the easy breezy stuff that she did on her first album (and like Thats What U R) because all this new stuff does is highlight the fact that her voice isn’t that strong.
I didn’t even bother listening to Trey Songs - not a fan
And I don’t see what the big deal about Keri Hilson is, her voice is just ok, just like that song. But I guess after all the waterdowned craptastic R&B out there she might seem like a savior to some…
63.
rachel marie
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
Sorry but Trey sound like trash live. R kelly shoulda had this track.
64.
PrincessMel
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
Treys “Grub on” is Ft. R.Kelly for what I know….
65.
PrincessMel
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
BTW that is my Joe song…oooooooooooooooh yeah…I love that song..That album should have went platinum.
66.
Shinique
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
Who looped the Keri joint? …Nice job on it. I thought it would be a real version tho.
67.
Brianisgay
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
Brian how da fuck can you call Amerie’s and Trey Songz music bad when yo bitch ass stays licking Chris Brown’s balls praising his wack music???? What a fucking lame ass.
And quit nut hugging Keri Hilson’s music just because shes supposidly your best friend cause her music sucks worse than anyones. “Hands and Feet?” Dumb ass trick.
68.
Dame
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
Hassan I said Joe cd was wack IMO. I luv Joe and I own all his music this cd just didn’t do it for me sorry.
69.
lisa
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
trey songz sounds like shit in a bucket on this song. flat, flat, flat. is this a demo??? this is terrible.
70.
Adrian Clyde
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
lmao @ 67.
I didn’t listen to Joe’s song, but I didn’t need to, because his past work was awesome.
Trey - R. Kelly much? Great voice, however, but the subject is pretty thin.
Amerie - Though she is my favorite singer, I am not biased. “Crush” is just another great song from her great album (and it’s not even the best one). I don’t see how people can say that she can’t sing and that she doesn’t have her own “style”. Do they have functioning ears???
I can see if you said Amerie’s album doesn’t appeal to you, to say it’s bad makes you look like an idiot. Her album is by no means awful (however, if you’re expecting smooth R&B and hip-hop, this is NOT the album for you! this album is pop through-and-through, but GOOD pop), and if you knew anything about her music, you’d know that she has has a VERY consistent style (90s influence, gogo, etc.). Before you people criticize someone, actually KNOW what you’re talking about. Also, she’s a great live singer. She can do the high thing, the low thing, and when she needs to, she can belt something out.
Keri - She’s okay. My friend used to play this song all the time, and I actually thought it was Rihanna at first. I still don’t have an actual opinion on her voice, though.
71.
Yngjess
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
I love Keri but this song seems a lil empty w/out diddy on it just needed somethin else…and what in the hell was Trey thinkin I know he a lil freaky but thats just doin too much come on now Get our grub on oooh yea I want a dude to say that..yea right….
72.
sha sha85
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
BRIAN I KNOW WHAT U TALKIN ABOUT!!
Somebody WTF is on Trey’s biscuit???!!! i only got thru a min of this song and just started lookin confused as hell. i’m still scratchin my head from this one………………………..
since he’s talkin about food, let me go make a song about my favorite drink: GREY GOOSE! lol
73.
mo
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
trey what in the world!!!!! was the end about the strawberry syrup that serious? be my IHOP? i hop on top of u??? here’s a tip? doggiebag i can take home? no salads? grubbin nubs huh? i know that is exactly do after the club in va but i would rather hear about the REAL IHOP, wafflehouse, 24hour mcdonalds/hardees than him licking syrup. whoever said he looks like riley from the boondocks is tellin the truth
74.
sensasian
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
hahaha TREY! what are you doinn man? you got THAT much time in the studio to be makin full length songs about how you need some food in yur system? “cus IHOPs open till the early mournin” lol oh my. i love you trey nonetheless cus you reppin that VA but man.. haha do your thing then
75.
Chris Styles
Thursday, August 9, 2007 /
Love Trey to death but this is definitely an R. Kelly type song! Not original at all!
Joe’s whole album is Fiyah!
Amerie song is aiight.
Love Kerri also…ever since she sang the hook on that Lloyd Banks song!
Oh yeah and y the hell did they take the download option off of superload!?! I’m pissed as hell about that !
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