THE NEW MUSIC REVIEW
Thursday, February 21, 2008

Sorry for the delay on some of this music. Things have been pretty weird and we’ve just been trying to work out some kinks. I promise that the slowness is ending now! We’re working things out as best as possible.
Bobby Valentino - Sexy Girl (full) - listen
New music from Bobby Valentino. I have to admit, I’m not the biggest fan of Bobby V., but randomly, Special Occasion had a couple of songs that I really liked. But “Sexy Girl” kind of left me cold. I was trying to get into at the beginning, but it sort of just turned into background music for me. I don’t know, I think I’m very much so more interested in Steph Jones’s project than new music from Bobby Valentino. We’ll see, though.
Sean Garrett feat. Ludacris - Grippin’ (full) - listen
I guess it’s that time for all songwriters and producers, who have knocked out hits for the past couple of years to come out with their own albums! Sean “The Pen” Garrett has been responsible for popping out singles and smashes for artist from Chris Brown to Britney Spears, Nicole Scherzinger to Beyonce and Gwen Stefani. To be honest, I hate the song. Sean Garrett might be good for a guide vocal, but I don’t want to hear him singing on a track. I want him to stick to writing.
Usher feat. Young Jeezy - Love In This Club (full) - listen
Shoot me, I know I’m late! “Love In This Club” has been getting love and spins all over the Atlanta area, on the radio and in the clubs, so I think I’ve been pretty much forced to like it, because at first, I hated it. I love Polow Da Don, but I don’t know what it was about this song that made me feel lukewarm. I think it was the fact that I was so attached to the Rich Harrison-produced, “Dat Girl Right There,” that this song just didn’t hit as hard to me. But it’s definitely grown on me.
Shareefa feat. Jadakiss - On Fire (full) - listen
Who knew that DTP was going to give Shareefa a new album? The new single “On Fire,” is from Shareefa’s upcoming sophomore release, The Secret, which is expected to release the third quarter of ‘08. I don’t know, this doesn’t hit as hard as “I Need A Boss.” Honestly, I hope she doesn’t think she’s going to come back with an asymmetrical cut and do the same thing she did on the first album, Point of No Return. I don’t know, I just don’t see it for Shareefa getting over the sophomore hump.








75 Comments
1.
Too-Life
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
Bobby V came to my school to perform, he’s like half my height. lol
2.
mphsmade
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
AWWW I MISS THE NEW MUSIC REVIEW!!! THANKS, BRIAN!!!!!!!!
3.
cuvagurl08
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
I do like the new usher song…
4.
mrs sands
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
Aww Bobby V. is the cutest mini man you will every see ; )
5.
NOELLE TEAGUE
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
bobby v is soo rude i rememebr 1 time he was like a keys lookin good now she usin proactiv how ridue “rude” is he ” its so sad…
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IT'S MISS TUTU
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
I wish Bobby V. would have choose another song cause he got some hits. i like Shareefa song…. that’s my girl… the other 2 songs no comment….
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NOELLE TEAGUE
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
ushers song is soo nice… he is coming back strong NO MORE REGRETS:)
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Mz Kris
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
I LOVE Ushers song!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Bigg Butt
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
A w yea that Bobby V. is ok but that Usher is that jam man epsically in the club OMG I cant wait til the cd cums out he is goin to make Chris Brown seat back for a minute. SO Usher dont let me down . . . . . . .
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D's girl
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
love ushers song!!!! Great comeback…
11.
Peacekeeper00
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
I like Shareefa, she can sing, her debut was slept on. I look forward to her next album.
12.
Shy
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
I love Usher song. The rest just have to grow on me cause I ain’t feeling them now.
13.
AIJUSWANNASAY
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
THE USHER TRACK, EHH….
NOT FEELIN THE SYNTH’S
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IAMDARKAQUA
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
BRIAN YOU NEED TO POST “MOVING MOUNTAINS” BY USHER….THAT JAM IS FIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIYAH!!! DREAM WROTE THE LYRICS AND TIMBALAND PRODUCED!!
http://www.zshare.net/audio/7876782c3cd01b/
15.
SICKNEY!!
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
Usher got that new BANGA!! I wasn’t feeling his previous work but Love in this club is definitely I can vibe to!
16.
Timi
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
The usher song i do not like! It sounds like the dream singing over a beat made for justin timberlake!…i need something better from usher!
17.
soph
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
does brian have qualifications in judging music?is he the black simon cowell? he is so negative when criticising music.has he produced a hit record?i don’t think thats a particularly pleasant trait that he has, the negativity.
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THE ONE IS BACK
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
Brian, okay so what songs do you like? Keeping it real I can respect that…I feel you on these joints.
the one has spoken…shut the back door…
19.
Yolanda
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
The new Usher had to grow on me as well. Now it’s my JAM!
20.
STLCHICK
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
I like the Bobby Valentino song and I’m loving this Usher. I missed the New Music Review. I was so hype when I saw it. Thanks Brian!
21.
MsShe
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
Bobby V… It was just ok.
Usher… I think I was expecting more from him. This was the first listen for me and I did not feel it at all. It was not bad. But it was no what I had hoped for. Maybe on the next listen it will hit me.
Shareefa… I kind of like it. I mean it is no where near “I Need A Boss”, but is ok.
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SUPPORT BLACK BLOGS PEOPLE
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
VISIT “LETTERS OF SEDUCTION” NOW, AND SUPPORT BLACK OWNED BLOGS
23.
Miss mikelah
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
Bobby V - Ok, may grow on me
Sean Garrett - NO, i wish porducers would just stay in their lane & whats up with the Dream’s “Eh” sound in between…ALL wrong, shoulda sold the song to omarion
Usher - Love it, way better than the last single
Shareefa - Heard this on the radio last night, the girl can sing, just not that crazy about it, good for a R&B mixtape though.
24.
H-Town Chic***
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
I’m loving “Love in this club”, the is hot!!!!! Great comeback Usher!!!
25.
Dame
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
Usher song I love I can’t wait for his new cd
26.
Cherry
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
Usher… Usher…. Usher… YEAH!!!!…Can’t wait 4 his come back… He better bring it!!!… He’s been in the shadows since Confessions… I wonder what Ush is goin be like since his wifie gave birth to his 1’st child…. Is he gona be puttin’ his pants down or flash his six pack like he used too????…. I wonder… Hopefully!!! lol…. His been lookin mature these days!!!!…..
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www.soulfullvibes.com
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
We got the new Alica Keys remix with Luda, come to our site and go to the listen section and here all new exclusives!!!
http://www.soulfullvibes.com
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Latasha
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
I do not like that background music for” Love in The Club”. That organ sound or what ever it is is soooo annoying , but Usher’s song “Moving Mountains” is FIYAH!!!!!! I love that song so much, I can’t stop playing it, honestly. Even though Usher has gotten on my nerves this past year, I gotta give him credit on the that song! He DID THAT!
29.
PrYnCeSs
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
@ Brian….
Can these songs be added to the CL Music Player??!!! Its such a lifesaver through the work day since most streaming media is blocked at work!! So glad you guys incorporated it into the site!! …
30.
Flatbush Vixen
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
Bobby V. - im feeling the song but his sophmore album just wasnt happening like the first was
Usher- uh…im gonna have 2 listen 2 it a few more times because it hasnt really hit me yet, but that beat is offical!
Shareefa - i dont know what 2 say, its aiight but its going no where
31.
IBREEZY
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
DTP tryna come back strong this year, they all up in this music review, Bobby’s track was cool, if he wrote it, he could do better, but I like the fact he is really singing
Sean Garret: ………
Usher: why dont you hurry up an put out an album, GOTDAMN!!!!
Shareefa: It’s cool, but she can do better, I believe in Reefa
32.
alamony
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
Bobby V’s joint is for the ladies.. I can ride to this & maintain my swagger with the ladies
33.
T.Brown
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
I have to disagree with some of the reviews. I like the Bobby V track. It has a nice vibe and is women friendly. The Usher song jams and its getting spins in Atlanta. I have to say Im feeling the Shareefa record. Its different for her, but that doesn’t make it a bad thing. She has a hot voice and her first album was a banger! Dont believe me? Go cop it! Give new artist a fair shot, thats somethings I feel DTP is continuing to do.
34.
Shawn08
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
Usher!!!!! I am loving both singles I have heard! LOVIN IT!
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J. Lewis (Bitchassness...it's affecting our community)
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
Usher- Moving Mountains (snippet)
http://www.sendspace.com/file/o9gcr8
This is the snippet before the full version leaked. I liked how they had the beat on the snippet better. On the full version they added some more drums and it takes away from the melody of the song. I still like the song but feel the way they originally had it in the snippet was better!
36.
carmen
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
shareefa is fire…stop playing..this girl is the real deal regardless to what she comes hard and i personally like that. do yur thing girl..we waiting for ya!!!!!
37.
vondoraun
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
Ushers joint is good…I just think maybe he waited too long winters almost over lol where the uptemp track at…
Bobby V- i didnt check it out yet
The other dude???WHO???
Reefa baby you is hott! I loved the first album I disagree with Brian..maybe he needs to go listen to that album again…lol…This new joint Im feeling it and will be bumpin to it soo…though i dont think its first single material…you movin in the right direction though…Cant wait for the new joint I been keepin watch!
38.
Ali
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
You missed another Usher song recently out - Movin Mountains, its a snippet tho but still i liked it
39.
Latasha
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
if you go here http://www.usherforever.com/main.html , then you can listen to “Moving Mountains” in full. It sound like it not totally finshed, but it’s the first and second verse.
40.
kk
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
don’t really like Usher’s song, I guess 1 day it will grow on me
Bobby’s track is aiight
the others I don’t really about
41.
Latasha
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
Click on the link above and go to the “Usher news” section the song is right at the top.
42.
sugabear906
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
That Usher song is fire! Go Usher when is this album coming out!
43.
WACK MUSIC
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
all these songs kinda suck. They sound like they’ve been all been done before over and over again. The music industry sucks big time right now. When is Kanye, Pharrell, Kanye or Lupe Fiasco coming out with something new?? They’re the only creative ones in this industry right now.
44.
Mr. West Coast!
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
TIMBERLAND DID NOT DO MOVING MOUNTAINS!!!!!!!
TRICKY STEWART DID IT! HE’S THE HOTTEST PRODUCER IN THE GAME HANDS DOWN!!!!!! HE AND DREAM ARE ON FIRE…. I WISH THE BLOGS WOULD STOP GIVING CREDIT TO PEOPLE WHO DID’T DO THE SONGS
45.
Nadia
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
Usher’s got a good one!
Bobby V is so boring
Shareefa can’t sing. Her voice is screechy
I can’t get the Luda track to play
46.
Tony
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
They have been killing that usher song here in atlanta…is aight!
47.
Adrian Clyde
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
Of course Timbaland didn’t make that beat. If he did, you wouldn’t have heard Usher sing, since Timbaland like his beats super loud overproduced to the max.
Sean Garett song wasn’t that bad to me. His voice kind of channels Ray J, but there were times when he sung well. He has potential…as long as he stops rap-singing.
48.
Jamie872006
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
I LOVE USHER’S SONG
49.
LovelyB
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
OKAY OKAY I HAVE A CONFESSION:
LOL
IM ADDICTED TO “LOVE IN THE CLUB” AND I LISTEN TO IT EVERYDAY!!
WOOT WOOT
USHER WE NEED YOUR ALBUM..
ITS ABOUT TO BE 4 YEARS :/
50.
IAMDARKAQUA
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
44.
Mr. West Coast!
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
TIMBERLAND DID NOT DO MOVING MOUNTAINS!!!!!!!
TRICKY STEWART DID IT! HE’S THE HOTTEST PRODUCER IN THE GAME HANDS DOWN!!!!!! HE AND DREAM ARE ON FIRE…. I WISH THE BLOGS WOULD STOP GIVING CREDIT TO PEOPLE WHO DID’T DO THE SONGS
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my bad about the wrong info…that’s what another site had as credit. but i tell you what…THEY PUT THEIR WHOLE FOOT IN THAT SONG…THAT SH*T IS STRAIGHT FIYAH!!!!!!! NO DOUBT!!!
51.
Dyvine
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
Bobby v is straight that usher sound is nice even though Polow biting Tim on the on the production
52.
ALL Y'LL EVIL!!!!!!!!
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
THANX 17 WHO DA HELL IS HIS CLOWN….
BOBBY VALENTINO REAL R&B PEOPLE LIKE THESE YOUNG CATS CAN LEARN FROM OLD BUT NEW SCHOOL ARTIST…AND FOR ALL YOU CLOWNS WHO WANNA HEAR SOME STUPID SHIT LIKE “MY WHITE TEE”, OR SOME DAMN LIP GLOSS, ITS A WRAP WIT ALL THA WACK MUSIC….WE NEED SONGS LIKE BOBBY V’S SURPORTING OUR LADIES LETTING US KNOW HOW BEUAIFUL WE ARE, NO ABOUT SMACKING OUR ASSES AND MAKING US GIVE SOME DAMN HEAD. THANX BOBBY V FOR BRINGING BACK REAL MELODIES WITH REAL MUSIC….
53.
Mike
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
they all wack
ushers jawn is on point though
54.
SPARKLE OF THA HOT SEAT
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
I love Usher’s joint.
Bobby V’s is cool. I can see me getting into this.
I hate that Sean Garrett song. Everytime Greg Street plays it, it angers me….lol.
Shareefa needs to go back into oblivion where she’s been.
55.
nitaLoVe
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
usher’s single is hott it grew on me as well brian but the other two artist maybe underated, nevertheless underated both are pushing the area of serving no purpose bobby has gr8 vocal capability but way too cocky and reefa hmmmm……. okay i never liked “i need a boss” who really needs a boss i mean honestly………..?????
56.
Everybody Be Cool
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
I love that Usher song and I just heard it on the radio earlier
57.
Rabin
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
i am a super Bobby V fan but even i wasnt that sold with the snippet of Sexy Girl. Now that Ive had the chance to hear the full version its growin on me but I felt the same way about Annoymous. I think Bobby is a REAL R&B singer and not on some lip sync will i do gymnastic on stage dude. He comes with the the melodies, the shit Jodeci, babyface, boyz II men, etc. gave us REAL R&B music. I’m so OVER that other mess that folks are callin R&B. that Usher song is good but i dont think he can pull out another confessions- SORRY. Im still on the fence with Shareefa and Sean Garrett needs to try again- LUDA is the truth but even with him on the song … not buyin it!!!
58.
kiki
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
I am feeling BOBBY V..I LIKE!..I CAN RIDE TO THAT ONE!
59.
Nesu
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
wit usherz track I love the hook…the verses are wack…the hook saved the song.
I wanna make love in this club…ay…!!!
the rest are just iight.
60.
SO FRESH
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
MOVIN MOUNTAINS IS DA TRUTH! A #1 IN DA MAKING! I BEEN BUMPING LOVE IN THIS CLUB FOR ALMOST A MONTH NOW SO YEA ITS SOME HEAT!
REEFA BOUT TO COME BACK HARD…LOVE HER RAW VOICE!!!
GARRET CAN WRITE….SONG IS JUST OKAY!
DIDN’T LISTEN TO BOBBY V…DOESN’T REALLY INTEREST ME…BUT I GUESS I MITE TAKE A LIL SNIP OF A LISTEN…
61.
SO FRESH
Thursday, February 21, 2008 /
OK…I LIKE DA BOBBY V SONG ALOT…ITS PRETTY HOT!…DA LYRICS A LITTLE SIMPLE BUT PRODUCTION AND VOCALS ARE HOT!
62.
NetworKing
Friday, February 22, 2008 /
Man Bobby V. make the coldest R&B songs! He got those “get your freak wit ya lady” tracks. Him and Tim and Bob make a really good combo. I’m been supporting Bobby since Pj Butta and Butta’s Bootlegs! Usher’s song is pretty good too.
All the songs you “hate”(such a strong word) I actually like…go figure..I haven’t listend to the other ones yet…
63.
NetworKing
Friday, February 22, 2008 /
Sean Garrett, stick to writing, your voice sucks. Everyone think they a singer now cuz of the T-pain sound now…damn, anyone can be a singer. When will my turn come???
Check me out…
http://myspace.com/mossboss
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Im the only polar bear up in this bitch
Friday, February 22, 2008 /
Not really feelin the Usher song, it has to grow on me
Sean Garrett is aiight, but i agree that he shuld stick to writing.
Bobby V., no.
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Crimson Twilight
Friday, February 22, 2008 /
Sexy Girl aint even on his Album
66.
SOUNDZ LIKE MONEY
Friday, February 22, 2008 /
Sorry I expected more from Usher. Maybe he’ll wise up like when he released that “Pop ya collar” single back in 2000 and didn’t get a good response so he went and did the whole album over (8701). I haven’t heard any of that musical magic from him lately (Same girl, Icebox remix). I am sure he misses L.A. Reid.
Not really a Bobby V fan myself, track is ok. Bobby just doesn’t have that STAR quality, and doesn’t have any of that Star Making material….stop writing your own sh*t and get at NEYO, R Kelly and Dream.
Shareffa, hhmmm, um just mediocre, she needs to find a new Image and sound, because she will never stand out with all the chicks tryin to be Mary J Blige in the game now. I got her last CD and favorites were the singles: I needa Boss, Cry No more, Butterfly and Eye wonder, everything else was just…blah (Mary J wouldn’t have recorded that sh*t when she was getting high)
Sean Garrett my boy, but I agree with Brian on this one, Stick to songwriting,its more profittable and you have more longevity. Recording your own album and touring is just too distracting and you won’t have time to make your songwriting Dough writing for Beyonce,Usher,Fantasia and everyone else you writes for.
Just my opinion…beef or more advice get at me, soundzlikemoney@gmail.com
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SOUNDZ LIKE MONEY
Friday, February 22, 2008 /
oh, and i ain’t tryin to hate or be negative with my reviews either, sorry artists, don’t take it that way. reefa and Bobby V I love your voices just not your material.Step it up. What made Motown what it was back in the day was they had a committee that heard the songs and judge them before they went out in the world, and in some ways these blogs are that committee for you, use them as feed back, learn from your mistakes, go back to the studio and create some magic. becuz if your puttin out something that is nothing less than spectacular you will see those results but if you putting that recycled stale bread beats and mundane melodies (overall medicore) material how can you expect us to get excited and go out to record stores? Especially when you people like Justin Timberlake, Mariah Carey and Alicia Keys who have master the art of coming with them memorable Monsta hits! I am sorry Bobby or Shareefa if you and Mariah, or Usher drop on the same day and that was your first single….E=MC2 all the way baby.(maybe that Ush but still waiting for the official single)
soundzlikemoney@gmail.com
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T ROCKA
Friday, February 22, 2008 /
WHAT ARE U PEOPLE SMOKIN? BOBBY’S JOINT IS NUTS!! IT’S DIFFERENT FROM WHAT U HERE ON THE RADIO THAT’S PROBABLY WHY YALL CAN’T HERE IT CAUSE MUSIC IQ’S THESE DAYS ARE AT AN ALL TIME LOW!! U ONLY LIKE WHAT’S ON THE RADIO OR WHEN U STEP IN THE CLUB..IT’S THE SAME SONG OVER AND OVER MATTER OF FACT THE PLANET ROCK BEAT WITH A DIFFERENT ARTIST, OPEN YOUR MINDS AND GO DO HOMEWORK AND TURN THE RADIO OFF AND LISTEN TO SOME REAL MUSIC AND YOU’LL SEE WHAT BOBBY’V IS TRYINA DO, BRING R&B BACK..WOW..YALL ARE KILLING ME OUT THERE THIS IS WHY R&B IS STRUGGLIN SO BAD, YALL THINK IT NEEDS TO SOUND LIKE A CLUB RAP SONG!!!
69.
T
Friday, February 22, 2008 /
I missed the new music review too. Keep it coming
70.
SOUNDZ LIKE MONEY
Friday, February 22, 2008 /
@ T rocka
Sorry but the songs that play on the radio and in the club are what determine what are Hits so if we don’t hear a song on the radio or in the club then …its not a hit. these artists are in the Record industry that is based on sales, i think they know that. I am sure you favorite artist are happy that you like their album fillers, but the majority is what matters. there is nothing new or innovative about singing about how sexy a girl is. that song is Faarrrrr from bringing back R&B, Artist like Neyo are bring back R&B. Lets hear some music about releationships people and stop with all the Club lovin, and sexy chick cliche’s.
71.
Darkandbeautiful
Friday, February 22, 2008 /
Ushers track is the hotness wow his voice is amazing. Im coping that album.
72.
myra
Friday, February 22, 2008 /
love shareefa song
she’s got me
73.
Deez Nutz
Friday, February 22, 2008 /
Bobby V’s song is the best of the bunch, dude is truly making grown man music. Im never disappointed with his albums. Sean Garret needs to quit tryna be a star and just write for people, but Luda killed it as expected. Usher’s song might have to grow on me its cool, but I don’t think its the smash thats gonna put him back on top. The Polow beat is dope. Shareefa came thru with a banger, her first album is slept on and seems like she’s coming back harder than ever
74.
DatDude
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 /
I’m loving this Reefa Track, who’s the producer is it S.O.S.?
75.
cheezey
Saturday, March 1, 2008 /
shareefa is one of the most underrated R&B artists out right now. her first album was flawless. her talent..message..and passion all come through in her music. people who know real music would appreciate what she’s bringing. not to say this jada track is anything amazing - but i’m looking forward to the 2nd album for sure.