THE NEW MUSIC REVIEW
Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Mary J. Blige feat. Ludacris - Grown Woman (full) - listen
The Mary J. Blige album, Growing Pains, due out next Tuesday has pretty much leaked in its entirety. I’ve liked everything I’ve heard so far, including this track. “Grown Woman” is an up tempo jam, which Mary seems to be having a lot of fun with these days. In the song, she pretty much calls out labels the whole time, which many artist seem to be turning to these days. I think this song could definitely be single material for her - it’s very radio friendly. Especially with Ludacris on it. Growing Pains is sure to win Mary some new fans.
The Dream - Nikki (full) - listen
“Nikki” is one of my favorite songs from the Dream’s debut, Love/Hate, which hit stores yesterday. I don’t know what it is about the material on his album, I just like the progression of the whole album, and it goes through several different movements. “Nikki” reminds me of a Prince song - especially lyrically. I think that’s what’s got me hooked on listening to this album. Although his voice does get to me sometimes, I definitely think he’s made his point as far as composition of records. Shout out to him for putting me in his thank you’s. I definitely apprecaite it.
Timbaland feat. Keri Hilson & Nicole Scherzinger - Scream (full) - listen
“Scream,” taken from Timbaland’s most recently effort, Shock Value is supposedly the 5th and last single from the album. “Scream” was among my favorites on Shock Value. Timbaland has really been milking this album for all it was worth. Despite mixed reviews from critics, it seems as though he’s still going hard, and apparently, he’s already started working on another album. Should be interesting. It’s been a great past couple years for him. Also, Keri let me know that they’re shooting a video for the song on the 18th. It should be quite interesting!
Bow Wow & Omarion feat. Cassidy & Soulja Boy - Girlfriend (Remix) (full) - listen
Faceoff was released on Tuesday. Not really into the remix too much, but then again, I can’t say that I was completely into the song to begin with. I filed through the album, but didn’t really listen to the whole thing. I guess because I wasn’t impressed by the bulk of the material that had leaked from the album. This song is just all over the place for me. It just goes in too many directions and then turns out to be completely anticlimactic at the end. But I’ll probably give the album another listen.








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1.
Greg Parker
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
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I really like that Scream joint too. Not my favorite on the album, but I like to bump it in the car.
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2.
Dame
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
Mary can’t wait till next week.
I have The Dream cd he gave u a shout out Brian! The cd is interesting to say the least. It has a flow at the start but then it breaks up. It has a Prince vibe to me. Nikki is a good song but else where the lyrics fall off and sound childish to me. Neyo is the best songwriter/ artist at the moment.
3.
Spelman Girl
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
i might need to go and get that dream album…omg am i in the top 10?
4.
Nothing But Love
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
Timbaland should have released Hello ft Kerri Hilson as the 5th song coz that joint is dope.
5.
D-san
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
I Like “Niki” I just replace it with my Fiance’ Miki’s name. Timbaland has had a really big year. Everybody’s coming to him to try and revive/start a career. I need to start making beats!
6.
BIGVON
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
you should’ve posted the timbaland joint on MaRy’s album..ROSES..A MARY CLASSIC….DREAM got bangers too….NEYO iz not tha hottest songwriter in the biz….sorry….not as long as kelz and other talented dudes r in the industry..neyo sound has almost no originality……all boring and sound tha same…all of it…name one song that dont sound like something else he did…
7.
BEAUTY Q.T.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
MJB - This song is kind of catchy…
Timbaland - It’s ok….I’ve heard better music from Timbaland.
The Dream - Can’t download/hear tha damn song!!!
Bow Wow/Omarion - There wasn’t a need for a remix…no comment.
8.
PrYnCeSs
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
Scream is the bidness!!! I loved this song since the album dropped!!!
9.
sADbutTruE88
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
lus anything mary does not a fan of luda simply bcus the way he raps like a damn cartoon charactor but mary always getm $15 cum payday her and brandy, benie sigle, alica, the game, luaryn, jill, and jayonce
10.
sADbutTruE88
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
soulja boy is wackkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk snoop confirmed it when he diss him on the radio crank that what the fuc
11.
IM ON MY GROWN WOMEN BITCH!
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
GO AHEAD MARY! THATS MY GIRL!
12.
mitchell
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
nikki is the ish…big ups to The Dream. I agree his voice can be a little annoying at times, but the bulk of the album is pretty hot, I can’t even hate…
13.
Black_Doll
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
AL MUSICS ARE COOL TODAY!!
14.
Black_Doll
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
OUPS XCEPT FOR OMARION, BOW KOW, SOULJAFAG & CASSY-DEE. HUUUM ME DONT LIKE.
15.
a.k.a. new yorker
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
“i’ve been making love to nikki” no one wants your unattractive ass anyway.very unrealistic song…for him. however it’s kind of catchy. unfortunately i might like it
16.
Marquette
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
I LOVE Nikki that and Falsetto are my favorite tracks from his cd which isn’t a bad cd…NOT GREAT but decent enough to listen to more than once…imo
17.
donb
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
the dream cd is the ShYt, his voice is whatever but the production is hot. . yall need to listen to playing n her hair and purpke kisses
18.
missmedontcha
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
My cousin who lives in Mississippi called and told me that Soulja Boy’s Mom died in a car accident yesterday morning…does anybody have any info about that?
19.
datdcdopeboi
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
SCREAM IS MY FAV SONG NEXT TO MISCOMMUNICATION ON TIM’S CD AND KERI AND NICOLE GIVE IT A GOOD LOOK TOO. TIM’S GOT A GRAMMY NOMINATION TOO SO BIG UPS TO HIM…
20.
Dame
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
@ 6 Neyo songs may sound alike because he works with Stargate and their production sound the same. Rihanna, Chris Brown, Jordin Sparks all have songs produced by Stargate that sound like Irreplaceable. As far as lyrics Neyo holds it down.
21.
MsShe
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
MJB…. Can’t wait!
22.
Bouga
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
So, Timbaland worked with Keri a lot on his album eh?
Mary’s song is ok, although it’s not really very impressive; maybeit will grow on me. the Dream joint is also cool. I like Falsetto more. And the one that features R. Kelly.
23.
Lala
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
Scream is my joint!!! I bump it all the time.
24.
Sarah
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
Scream goes hard.
25.
blackisbeautiful
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
thanx Brian for the update!!!
Yeah so the results came through that “Scream”is the next single..I had vote for this song anyways..lol..this is good for Keri and it should be damn good for Nicole because she needs this promotion
Good for Mary she doing it way big!.her album is sparkig some buzz so that’s good
Not a fan of the Dream but I guess he doin it
Bow Wow and Omarion??? uh no comment.lol
26.
Soul Train Line
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
i’m definitely gonna cop mary’s album.can’t wait.i listened to bow wow and omarion’s face off album on myspace….all i’ma say is that Good thang 4 them they got legions of screaming lil’ girls that’ll buy just about anything they put there names on. Some of the beats are nice but…..my opinion.
27.
Fidel
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
All i got to say is The Dream is swagger jackin Prince. Its not just because “Nikki” song its the whole album. Ex. “Purple Kisses”, “Fast Car”, “Nikki”
28.
tbyrdswifey
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
“Grown woman” definitely has a swagger to it. One of those songs that will grow on you after a few listens. I love the beat.
29.
Allen_J
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
To me Dream comes off as hella R Kellish. You know how kells will sing about anything. i . e . planet s and sex. or whatever Plus he sounds too much like a kid to me to talk about what he talks about
30.
tam
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
GOOOOOOOOOOOOO MARYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!! LISTEN TO THE WORDS DIVA WITH ATTITUDE LOVES IT
31.
O N E I L : l i N e O
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
Luv Luda but not on this song. This song just annoys the $#!+ out of me.
32.
M-Saw
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
THE DREAM GOES HARD! SHE NEED MY LUV, FALSETTO, NIKKI, FAST CAR, AND PURPLE KISS… HE IS THE BEST SONG WRITER NE-YO NEEDS TO TAKE LESSONS FROM THE-DREAM, R.KELLY, ALICIA KEYS, CIARA AND MORE…. ALL HE TALKS ABOUT IS LOVE. HE NEEDS TO SWITCH IT UP!
33.
foxxy380*RIP PIMP C
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
Mary, “Grown Woman”…Love It. Now that’s my type of ish. Dayum I must’ve heard her whole ablum by now. Tthanks to CL! I’m still buying it on Dec 18.
34.
CRUNKPOET
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
THE DREAM’S CD IS HOT…..NIKKI IS ALL RIGHT BUT THERE ARE SOME BETTER SONGS ON IT!
35.
sexydiva
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
There will o ly be one Prince . I wish these artiist stop riding his shit !!! Damn, can Prince live?
I didn’t listen to the rest of those songs …
36.
Nonya_Bizness
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
I love Scream! The Dream sounds more like Kells than Prince, but if he was trying to get a Prince feel, he didnt make the cut.
37.
leosag
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
Mary-Love it! Get ya Grown Woman on gurl!
The Dream-against my better judgment I listened to this bullshit. I don’t understand what the big deal is about him. He can write music but singing it is another story. This whole I’m relying on electronics to help my singing voice is wack! Its not even like him and T-Pain-in-the-ass are using like in the Computer Love days. Nope, they like I can’t sing so let me disguise it and people buy into this bs. Bananas!
Timbaland-HOT, Loved it. Though for some reason, though the voice was good, Keri Hilson gets on my nerves. I don’t know why she just does. Nicole too but more so Keri.
Bow Wow/Omarion remix- I like Cassidy’s part for the play on words but everything else gets the Charlie Brown School teacher voice. Terrible.
38.
kayauna
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
@ 27, I agree. Brian, the song reminds you of a Prince song b/c Prince has a song called Darling Nikki.
39.
Tysha
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
U’ll definently have to give the album “Face Off” another listen!!! I’m lovin it, even through like the first half of the CD was leaked already…
40.
M-Saw
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
TO ME THE ONLY SONG THAT HAS PRINCE ON IT IS “FAST CAR”… THE REST SOUND LIKE SOMETHIN OUT THE EARLY 80′S, WHICH IS THE DIRECTION HE WANTED TO GO
41.
Have Not Thought of a New User Name
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
Mary: I heard Mary’s entire album last week in the radio and I wasn’t impressed. However, I will still buy it cause I love the new Mary plus I think alot of the songs will grow on me.
The Dream: I really think he is overrated. I liked the shawty is a 10 song but that’s it. Umbrella and Bed irritated me to death.
Timberland: I have never been a huge fan of him or his production but I like this song. I don’t like Nicole as a solo artist and I still don’t see the hype about Keri.
Bow Wow/Omarion remix: Normally I don’t pay these kids attention but I like Cassidy and he was the best part of the song.
Side note: Did anybody see Bow Wow on 106&Park dancing like nothing wrong with him.
42.
briana
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
mary j–that’s good stuff
dream–all his sounds kinda sound the same to me..kinda like t-pain
timbo–hot stuff
girlfriend remix–lmao @ soulja boy’s verse
43.
Nathandevonte
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
LOVE MARY J!!!!!!!!!!
LOVE THE-DREAMS!!!!!!!!!!!
44.
EBZ01
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
Like the MJB & Luda song……….
The Timbo song minus Nicole….that is all.
45.
REBEL
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
Yeah Mary’s whole Cd is Very Well Produces. Damn that woman can make some balleds….Can’t wait til Tuesday,
The-Dream! One of my New Fave Artists! Cd is tight as hell! I’ve ben playing it non-stop all last week and this week, Went and purchased it Tuesday…I hope he stays around. I’m diggin his style. Saw the Brian shout out lol.
Timbaland my Fav producer EVER! I don’t think I liked Scream tho. I’m gonna listen again since everyone says they like it….
46.
ChokLitFactory
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
I like Nikki too, was that produced by Timbaland? That’s a good look being mentioned in the linear notes Brian!
Sad to see they are releasing Miscommunication, that’s a star turn for Keri, would have been a good look for her.
47.
ChokLitFactory
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
Sorry to see they are NOT releasing Miscommunication…
Mary goes hard with this song, nice beat.
Keri’s voice is great, I love it!
No commet for Bow (the liar) and O…can’t get into them. But I still love, “Let me hold you”
48.
BRIAN
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
#38, I’m a huge prince fan and that’s not why the dream reminds of him. thanks, though.
49.
MURDA
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
grown woman is one of the few good tracks on the album. the album as a whole is GARBAGE. but i really really like grown woman.
50.
JEM- cause I'm truly outrages
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
HEEYYY! My name’s Nikki so that’s my joint now!! Just like “Darling Nikki” was my joint even though I was much too young for it to be when I first heard it… whtev tho.
51.
Leek
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
I REMEMBER HEARING A SNIPPET OF MARY J’S SONG DURING THE CREDITS ON THE SHOW “ENTOURAGE”. SOUNDS HOT!!
52.
Krayzee Joey
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
i love that timbo track!! for those of u that didnt know keri hilson THERE U GO !!! lol i luv it
53.
Adrian Clyde
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
“Scream” is pretty bland, actually. It’s one of those songs that you wouldn’t turn off, but won’t ever get excited about hearing.
54.
Nadia
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
Prince does have that song Darling Nikki
55.
blackisbeautiful
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
I want to know how A Dream has some similarities to Prince???His style is more like Kells then anything…Prince I’m going to pass just because the name of his song is “Nikki” doesn’t mean he tryna be like Prince..I’m a huge Prince stan like Brian..lol..but I still don’t see it with him..more like Kells than Prince
56.
Marysfan
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
OMG MARY I CANT WAIT!!!!!!!!!!! BEEN REMINISCIN SINCE I HEARD ABOUT THS NU ALBUM!!!!!!!!
57.
CT
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 /
I only like this song because my name is Nikki : )
58.
Intrigue216
Thursday, December 13, 2007 /
Mary’s song is nice, can’t wait for the album next week and also her tour. Missed the last concert and was so upset.
I like the Dream’s song as well as Timbaland.
As for the new “couple” Bow Wow and Omarion, I couldn’t get past Cassidy’s verse so that tells you what I think of the song.
59.
Aqua
Thursday, December 13, 2007 /
ii HEARD GROWN WOMAN ON THE RADiiO A LiiL WHiiLE AGO AND ii BEEN BUMPiiN iiT EVA SiiNCE, MARY ALWAYZ COME BACK ON SUM OTHA SHYT AND STAY ON TOP LUV iiT OR HATE iiT. ii C Y THAT RADiiO CHiiCK (WHATZ HER NAME…iiZ iiT MiiZZ JONEZ OR SUMTHiiN) HATE ON HER SO HARD. N-E-WHO, AFTER SHAWTY iiZ DA SHYT, THE DREAM HAS NOWHERE 2 GO BUT UP, AS FAR AS CONTENT GOEZ. ii COULD BUMP NiiKKii iiN THE CAR, iiM JUS PLEASANTLY SURPRiiSED THERE WAZ NO “UMBRELLA - ESQUE” EHZ OR ELLAZ iiN THERE. TiiMBALANDZ MUSiiC JUS AGREEZ WiiT MA SOUL 4 SUM REASON LOL ii WiiSH ii COULD WALK iiN A CLUB AND HEAR THROW iiT ON ME iiNSTEAD OF SHYT TALKiiN BOUT BENDiiN ME OVA OR SEEiiN SUM NYGGA DAT AiiNT EVEN GOT A BANK ACCOUNT SCREAMiiN OUT BOUT A FEMALE BEiiN BROKE…BUT ii DiiGRESS. AS FAR AS THE REMiiX GOEZ ii CAN STOMACH THAT BETTA THAN THE ORiiGiiNAL
60.
Kenzykenken
Thursday, December 13, 2007 /
Living a lie- The dream ft Rihanna is the shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!!
love mary
i just dont like bow wow
tim the man, i dont like that song, maybe it will grow on me
nikki- needs to grow on me
61.
kyandi
Thursday, December 13, 2007 /
i love grown woman, rihanna needs 2 take notes and cover up because a grown woman knows how 2 look sexy and clasy with clothes on(mary j, ciara, and alicia)
62.
KIYAZ
Thursday, December 13, 2007 /
I just have one question: Why do they keep putting Nicole’s name every where? WE CAN’T F***ING PRONOUNCE IT, HELL SHE PROBABLY SAYING IT WRONG!!!
63.
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Thursday, December 13, 2007 /
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64.
Christina
Thursday, December 13, 2007 /
Have yall heard that Dream track “Purple Kisses”??? its my favorite!!!! I heard it on http://www.FRESHOPOLY.com !!!! The album is hot I’m gonna LOVE it all WINTER…LOL…
65.
Anjel the 1
Thursday, December 13, 2007 /
I love Mary!! Cant wait to cop that album!!
66.
hood_shit
Thursday, December 13, 2007 /
Mary is a BEAST yo! I was tryna find this song back when they played it on the ending credits of the “Entourage” episode she appeared on!
Although, “Falsetto” is my fave track on The Dream’s album, “Nikki” is a banger. Dream aka R&B Kanye!
Sorry, but Tim irks the shit out of me. And there are way too many chicks who do what Keri does for her to be successful.
The original “Girlfriend” was bullshit! The remix DID NOT change my mind!
67.
Tash
Thursday, December 13, 2007 /
After hearing that DREAM…LOVES IT…. I want and bought the CD today at Lunch…..the whole CD is whats up though after listening…COP that COP that son….lol
68.
Ms. Douglas
Thursday, December 13, 2007 /
Ok, whom ever did the music review is definitly in need of some Prince records. “Nikki” sounds nothing like Prince, in fact, the “Fast Car” record is more of a Prince replica. PLease listen to that again. Terrible comparison with that “Nikki” track.
Love this website anyhow, very positive.
69.
Natasha-Lynn
Thursday, December 13, 2007 /
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Good to hear “Scream” getting some play… i had that on my myspace back in June and i got so much feedback on it. It’s a HOT track!!! BUT, when are we gonna start CREDITING KERI HILSON for her work?!? She is SUCH A GREAT SINGER!!!
Dream…that track is HOT!!! my new myspace song maybe??? lol.
70.
Softest Place On Earth
Thursday, December 13, 2007 /
That Dream cd is hot, it’s for the grown n’ sexy
The Face Off cd is more along the lines for teenage girls. The original Girlfriend will do me just fine.
Mary going hard.
Been bumpin the Timbo track.
71.
Im the only polar bear up in this bitch
Thursday, December 13, 2007 /
Bow wow & Omarion featuring Cassidy and Soulja boi???? Damn, that combo aint even rite.
72.
JSCENE
Thursday, December 13, 2007 /
NOT FEELING MARY’S JOINT ON THIS ONE…
LOVE THE TIMBALAND TRACK….
THAT’S IT
73.
donna
Friday, December 14, 2007 /
All the songs are hot, my fav is the girlfriend remix. Soulja boy didn’t do it any justice, Bow Wow’s and Cassidy’s part was hot!
74.
Black People Can't be Racist, Without Power: So FIGHT for Black People, without the fear of being called Racist.
Friday, December 14, 2007 /
Be vigilant and diligent to protect the freedom and justice of Black people. Let no one ever tell you that you are being ‘racist’ when you fight for the advancement of your people. Racism is defined as Prejudice + Power. Black people don’t have the Power to be prejudiced, nor to exercise prejudices: so no one can EVER tell you that you are racist. White people made up that word, in part, to describe their actions, their power, and their prejudice. Furthermore, being that we are behind on so many measurements for progress, we can’t afford but to Stand for superiority, not just equality: herein, always aim for higher than for what position you’ll be ok with setting into.
So, it’s clear that fighting for the betterment of Black people is NOT racist, but KEEP IN MIND, that you’re not hateful either. Hate derives from being hurt and raped for so many years, that the only expressions of emotion that are left is hate. Yet, these are not words of hate for white people. These words are to remind you that celebrating the advancement of Black people is a worthy cause, and can even be done creatively, lyrically, and intellectually.
As a people, we should begin to use MUSIC as one of our mediums to stir INSPIRATION and INFORMATION throughout our communities. Using the money that we do have, and the leaders we do have, LET US create our own interactive mediums (websites, IPTV channels, etc) that will create a greater good for us as a people, instead of merely being consumers to swell the pockets of an ethnicity of people who have no intentions of helping us, but only have intentions of using us as PAWNS and puppets, and prostitutes, to gain more access to cash and power.
So instead of pumping out music, and posting songs that merely serve to entertain and fill our minds with FLUFF, each of us should commit to writing, performing, marketing, and buying music that serves to both INFORM AND INSPIRE its listeners to do more and better, and aim HIGHER!
These goals are higher than anything than you can likely imagine. This is more than merely going to college. This is more than getting your Doctorate. This is more than being a committed mother or father to your children, or even marrying one person and staying married throughout life. Those are starting points. The objective is to make collective advancements that will increase our abilities to achieve as a PEOPLE!
Be vigilant. Open your eyes. Read more, plan accordingly, and then and most importantly, BEGIN TO ACCOMPLISH more. Use your abilities. Create a network. Do more for the advancement of your people. Don’t just be satisfied with getting rich, and dieing trying.
What will you do to decrease the number of AIDS victims in the Black community this year?
What will you do to increase the number of philanthropic and visionary Black millionaires in your community this year?
Even this year, What will you do to become more informed on how to advance, and how will you prepare others for advancement as you climb higher?
Get rich! Yes. But die trying to help all other Black people to get rich too! Commit yourself to these purposes b/c if you don’t, no one else will.
75.
KDL
Friday, December 14, 2007 /
OKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK ummmmm bow wow and omarion…didnt need to do that madness…that beat is not attractive! Lovin the MARY J…im still stuck on JUST FINE THO!!! And The Dream..the voice….is umm……hella annoying at times lol but thats a kool song…..
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