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Saturday, February 23, 2008

Janet Jackson - Let Me Know (full) - listen
With the release of Janet’s Discipline only a couple of days away, already, material that wasn’t on the album. “Let Me Know” is one of those mid-tempo records that was written by Ne-Yo. I think the song is okay, but it’s sort of boring. It is apparent why they left the track off the album. I’m sure that “Let Me Know” will appear as some sort of iTunes bonus, or on an international release or special packaging that will be exclusively sold at some retailer.
Usher - I Can’t Win (full) - listen / Movin’ Mountains (full) - listen
Two new Usher songs have surfaced, and like the bulk of songs that had leaked, I’m not really digging either one of these. I don’t know, none of this stuff is hitting as hard as any of the material on Confessions to me. But maybe that’s the problem - that album was near flawless, and I probably shouldn’t compare the two. Don’t get me wrong, the songs aren’t bad. I guess I just expected a little more from Ush. I guess we’ll see.
Danity Kane - 2 of You (full) - listen
I posted this song about a month ago, when all the information starting coming out that the girls would be on Making the Band 4 this season. I found out later, that Bryan-Michael Cox and Adonis worked on this song, and if my sources serve me correctly, next Monday’s episode will have this song in it. In any event, I love the poppy feel of this song. I think this is definitely the direction the girls need to be taking in order to stay relevant and to become the international stars that Diddy intended them to be.
Day 26 - Silly Love (snippet) - listen
I was sent this snippet a couple of times, but I don’t think it’s for real. I mean, the song may be for real, but I definitely don’t think that this is the version that they’d stick on their debut album, which is due out in March, along with labelmates Danity Kane. I haven’t been impressed with the boys or with Donnie on the show at all, but hopefully, the coming episodes will change my mind. I just haven’t really connected with Day 26 like I did Danity Kane.








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1.
Angelia
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
Really enjoyed listening to Day 26-Silly Love…Sounds like a nice cool summer day song..nice melody. DO YOUR THING…
Danity Kane-2of You…Has a nice pop beat to it…would love to hit the dance floor on this..pop & lockin’.
Diddy has found some nice talent.
2.
S
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
I don’t care for any of the songs. What the hell is up with all these Usher tracks leaking?
3.
Chulo
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
I’m really feeling this new Usher
4.
KNOWN
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
i dih janet, LUV and FEEDBACK and ROLLERCOASTER, i’m getting the cd!!
ok Usher, so what?
i love danity kane, love them, i rock damaged and the first cd all day!
day 26, i hate the name, DONNIE GETS NO SHINE ON THE SERIES, MUSICALLY, AND THIS SONG ISN’T HOT LIKE THAT, I DON’T KNOW ABOUT THEM, THEY CAN SING BUT AREN’T A GROUP YET! I HOPE THE BLOSSOM LIKE D.K. DID!
5.
li
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
Dawn’s voice is crazyyy!!
6.
Crimson Twilight
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
Janet - Its okay, but nothing special
Usher - He so needs a better producer, his beats seriously sound very cheap.
Danity Kane - I agree, they need to stick with that direction. RnB with a pop twist *thumbs up*
Day 26 - This beat has something to it but needs more highlights.
7.
clarkthink
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
I see why people free download music…….who would pay for any of this sh!t
8.
papichuloramiro
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
janettttttttt!
9.
Leonna
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
I’m only feeling that Danity Kane. They’ve impressed me. I still play the hell out of Right Now from their first album.
I like Day 26, but not that song so much. I’ve heard better from them.
Usher….meh.
Janet….not as meh as Usher, but not as good as the song she has out now.
10.
Rbizzle
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
All i can say is that you lot needm your ears cleanin out, either that or you dont know whats good.
The new Usher tracks are pure fire. He’s gonna tear it up when he finally releases his album.
11.
hmm.
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
I kinda like the Movin Mountains joint by Usher..
12.
Nothing But Love
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
Brian, im staring to think your going off your rocker you should have posted Janet’s song “Discipline” that song actually made the album.
13.
Greatestloveofall
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
Usher aint never gonna release a new CD at this rate. He seems to be really taking to married life and fatherhood. Good for him, it’s great to see a black family man.
14.
ok....so
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
Day26…..am I the only one who hates that name???!
they can sing but the need better material., songs like this why Male R&B groups can’t get off the group, no body has found the right formula yet.
Lovin the Janet songs, good work girl, and thanks for leaving JD and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis out of the mix this time, all good producers but just not where you need to be right now. The new producers have brought a fresh new energy to her music. She should have did this earlier maybe around the “all for you” period.
15.
leosag
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
The Janet song is okay. Not as dancey as the others I’ve heard. But I am looking forward to her album.
Usher’s songs are nice. I’m really feeling Moving Mountains.
I can’t really get w/Danity Kane. I was pleasantly surprised to see on the show this week that they all can really sing (some better than others) but I think its bcuz I don’t like Aubrey’s attitude that turns me off from the rest of the band. But they are starting to slowly grow on me…
I’m lovin Day 26’s material. These guys are talented and can maybe, with the right direction and music, bring back that old school feel of Jodeci, Boyz 2 Men and the like. Silly Love is just laid back…I love it!
16.
SAY WHAT:O
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
Dawn’s voice is crazy good she’s gooing to go solo in some years, bet.
Love the song, but annoyed by Aubrie’s lil wack rap or whateva it was, thats a no-no.
Silly Love is okay, its just flat as hell. Yea, this is definitly not the finall project.
They’re not stickying to me as quick as Danity Kane did. THey have to come up wit way better material and stay away from songz having to do with love like the WacK songz i heard from Donnie so far.
Im lovin Janet extremely this time around!!
17.
One Tree Hill
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
I luv danity kane song ”2 of you” it’z hott n crazzy!
18.
BOI_WONDER 585
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
I LIKE DAY 26. THEY’RE ALL CUTE AND Q IS FROM MY HOMETOWN. THEY ALL CAN REALLY SING TOO WHICH MAKES THEM STAND OUT EVEN MORE. THEY’RE THE 2008 112.
BUT FROM LAST WEEK’S EPISODE, Q MAY HAVE A LITTLE BITCHASSNESS IN HIM. LOL
19.
Somer
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
I disagree about Janet leaving Terry & Jimmy out the mix. This song “Let me know” is boring but it sound better than all 3 other singles that made it’s way on to her new CD. Her latest CD, along with the last 2 sound like some bullshit that Ciara left on the studio floor. It sound like some Euro-trash dance music. You can’t even understand what she is saying. At least in this tune, you can understand the lyrics.
The song Feedback sound like the same song she did with that trashy rapper Khia on the last CD. It sound like the only thing that she did was change the lyrics. If it didn’t work for the last CD, why would it work now. What happen to the mature Janet that came out with, Thats the way love goes, Anytime, Any Place, I get lonely, Got till it’s gone (with Q-tip). She need to run back to JImmy & Terry cause her latest producers think she is 18yrs old.
20.
Nef Chocolate Peach
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
@12 Hello! I just keep playing the “Discipline” snippet over and over. I know that song is FIRE!
I’m really proud of Janet’s effort this time. The entire CD sounds like it is well thought out classic Janet. The single “Discipline” reminds me of her sound on Velvet Rope.
I have never had a month feel like its taking as long as this one (anticipating album release)…except the month that I waited for Bar exam results. But tha t wasn’t nearly as much fun!
21.
RKJville3000
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
First…..I agree with Brian this is a (nice) Janet track but it is kind of boring and it almost seems as though they turned her levels ALL THE WAY UP maybe it was me but she sounded loud as hell…
Second…YO! I actually like “I Can’t Win” I can feel him when he’s singing it…maybe it’s about Maneka?
…Second Pt.2….Crank Up the Back on the track and we have a hit here…both these songs sound like tracks off Domestic Abuse 2008 but I like these tracks but I would like to hear some up-tempo less Depressed Wife Beater music…
Third….Always liked this DK joint beat is hot to death and I already have the video for it……
Fourth….This is a nice track it feels really good but BRIAN! Who did they sample for track? I’ve heard that melody before!!! AHH I can’t put my finger on it….overall very nice track…
22.
nasdaaq
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
Janets are dope.
Usher - I don’t like I Can’t Win… Ne-yo wrote that and it sounds like yet another left over from his other albums. Moving Mountains has not been mastered yet (obviously) which is why the beat sounds off.
The rest… boo.
23.
RKJville3000
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
@18 Bitchassness ROTFLMFAO!!!!!!!
Yo I still haven’t used Bitchassness yet and I’m dying!!!!!
24.
phillys_only_passion
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
i like usher’s song….
day 26???– lol its alright
janet- luv it
dk-luv it!
25.
http://www.myspace.com/cuteassinchi
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
I like the new janet o wow she came with it this time around good look ..
26.
msfabolous
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
Usher’s whole album will be leaked….Nevertheless, i will still go out and support him by buying the album…
27.
Noelle Alexandrea Teague
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
&&&& lol i cant win usher hes so humble.. all u can do is hate.. i mean he just got married hes speaken on real ish… like he just had a baby… geez guys… lol
28.
Noelle Alexandrea Teague
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
>> i mean he predicted it…
>>> Usher - I Can’t Win (full) - listen / Movin’ Mountains (full) - listen
Two new Usher songs have surfaced, and like the bulk of songs that had leaked, I’m not really digging either one of these. I don’t know, none of this stuff is hitting as hard as any of the material on Confessions to me. But maybe that’s the problem - that album was near flawless, and I probably shouldn’t compare the two. Don’t get me wrong, the songs aren’t bad. I guess I just expected a little more from Ush. I guess we’ll see.
29.
Noelle Alexandrea Teague
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
>> hes not tryin to hit” hes talkin real shit prob bout his wife how can u not feel… pure hatred.. i mean… disgust
30.
Noelle Alexandrea Teague
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
>>> so he should just give up cuz thats his past confessions he ss till confessing is that wrong?????
31.
Nothing But Love
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
#20
i know rite that song is straight fiyah, Brian’s trippin he should posted that song i cant stop listening to it, the beat is sooooo dope, im definatley gonna get her album when it comes out my minds made up.
*singing*
” I need some discipline tonight baby dont hold back “
32.
Kamau Da Legend
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
Donnie Scantz had to have done the Danity Kane song, I recognize those drums..
33.
Nothing But Love
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
Im kinda feeling Usher’s song movin mountains its ok but i think it will grown on me more.
34.
vogue girl
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
Danity kane record was written by Adonis and Wynter Gordon
35.
a.k.a. new yorker
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
why is aubrey trying sooo hard to sound sexy? ughh i guess it’s ok o dance too but it shall not be on my ipod
frankly none of these songs deserve to be on my ipod.
36.
jessie
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
Well Vogue Girl, since you wanna list all contributors- Donnie Scants and Bryan Cox Produced it and Wynter Gordon and Adonis wrote it
37.
SUPPORT BLACK BLOGS PEOPLE
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
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38.
tha fututre
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
im lovin all the songs and by the way check out this great blog: http://djtriumph.blogspot.com/
and vogue girl is right, “Danity kane record was written by Adonis and Wynter Gordon”
39.
MISS DEE
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
I LOVE USHERS MOVING MOUNTAINN..ITS HOTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT….
40.
Sophia
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
Oh my, that new Janet joint is hot!!! I got a vibe right off the rip.
Of course I’m buying the next D.K. album without question.
I think the fellas is going to surprise us all with a great album like D.K.
Usher: No comment!!!
41.
krystal
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
Love the new songs by everyone. Usher is my fav. The Danity Kane record is nice…good work Adonis, B. Cox, Wynter, Donnie, etc…or whoever lol
42.
bigbumpaa
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
really likin that Silly love song.. hmm good look Day26..
43.
Keli
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
Danity Kane’s new sound is whack…like some reject 80’s tune.
Day 26 actually has talent…Will is the weak link in that group, but they harmonize/blend well. This silly song can’t be a final product
44.
Have Not Thought of a New User Name
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
18.
BOI_WONDER 585
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
I LIKE DAY 26. THEY’RE ALL CUTE AND Q IS FROM MY HOMETOWN. THEY ALL CAN REALLY SING TOO WHICH MAKES THEM STAND OUT EVEN MORE. THEY’RE THE 2008 112.
BUT FROM LAST WEEK’S EPISODE, Q MAY HAVE A LITTLE BITCHASSNESS IN HIM. LOL
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You aint never lied I am a female and when I seen Q do that I was like he a punk. lol
Dawn’s voice annoys me. Aubrey stepped her vocal game up (she still got a long way to go).
45.
http://prima-donna1/blogspot.com
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
I agree with 19!
Janet was soo much better when she worked with Jimmy Jam,
I think alot of artists need to understand that soul plays a part in how great their album is. Confessions by Usher was a great album cus his soul was into it, u could really feel the emotion in his voice and in the songs. But Ushers new stuff sounds dreadful in comparison! I really hope he releases better stuff because this is a great decline from the quality of music he normally brings.
DK have some nice songs, Dawn is the best singer imo but I dont get why that shantal girl is there or Aubrey- they can dance but they cannot sing! Dawn, Aundrea and Dwoods are the only ones with talent.
46.
Aries
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
I couldnt listen to the Movin Mountains track.
The I cant Win sounds pretty good. For some reason it reminds me of that beyonce song “If you let him take me from you”
Danity Kane- Cute song I guess, I thought aubrey’s little flow at the end was kind of random unless i missed the other girls flow somewhere in the song
Day 26- “(Whatever that name means) I really like the song that they are always singing on the show the exclusive one. But they just for some reason dont excite me. I dont really like this song Silly love it sounds like something Omarion would sing
47.
Aries
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
I looked up that exclusive song on you tube and they have some fast beat with it which makes the song completely different in my eyes. It should be a slow ballad
48.
DA NEW NEW BiTCH
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
y’ALL LATE ON THEM 2 USHER SONGz i HEARD THEM EARLiER THiS WEEK ON LOVEBSCOTT.COM ! i LOVE THA SONG MOViN MOUNTAiNz THOUGH! NOT REALLy FEELiN THA DANiTY KANE SONG.. THEy COULD HAVE DiD BETTER
49.
DiamondLatrelle
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
The DK song sounds like Rick James meets J.J Fad (Super Freak meet Supersonic) I Really Like It. Its Excellent. Janet’s song is decent. Usher’s 2 songs are ok. Day 26 (Not A good pick for a name), their song is decent.
50.
MISS LADY
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
I love the Janet track. I’m def coppin Discipline
Usher’s”I Can’t Win” reminds me of Mario’s “If”. Does anybody else hear it in his vocals? I do like it though. “Movin Mountains” is not fire but it MIGHT grow on me.
Danity Kane is hella catchy. Aubrey is killin me tho. She needs to stop thinkin she’s the star of the group cuz she’s not. Get ‘em DAWN!!!
Day 26…… yeah I hate the name but I hated Danity Kane so whatever. The song is whatever too.
51.
ULUVit
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
I cant get w/ Danity Kane..guess I’m not in2 their music.
Movin Mountains is my HEAT.
Day 26….the name is ok. Silly luv is ok…I’ve heard 2 other songs from them..Any Day and Its Over Now…luv any day and its over now….I cant stop replayin that one. The vocals on both is really nice. They’re gonna have a good album. WTF is up w/ Donnie not gettin any shine
52.
msblknasty1
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
now that usher is committed his fan base has gone down he might as well stay at home and whine and dined his wifey and baby + 4 lololol……. janet poleeze yo daze is up give some one else a try enuff of yo fam already lolol
53.
DANIEL
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
these usher songs that have leaked are fire. i don’t know what u people want.
54.
SHAYIZZLE
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
Janet- It was ok, I hope they do put it as a bonus cause its a pretty nice song.
Usher- I cant win is kinda boring. But pretty good lyrics.
Day 26- Need to step their game up real bad.
My favorite was Danity Kane of course that song was hot.
55.
JSCENE
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
I love the Janet song…it’s sexy and breezy, its good for a long ride with the top down with your boo.
Next to the rest…
56.
Claris (Ceejay)
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
Why are they called Day 26?
i guess ima have to wait for all this till bou lotsa months when this series of making the band is showed in the uk:(
57.
StayTalkinShit
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
I like that silly love
58.
QDeezy
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
i actually like the janet song
59.
JADE
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
I can’t believe the feedback for Usher’s song “I can’t win” that song is beautiful. One of his best songs to me. Please whoever is negative about that song, listen to it again and understand the words as u listen and I bet u will love it. Stop hatin on Usher…don’t be so negative towards him. He is a good man ….just support him.
60.
GETLYKBEY
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
All of these songs are average… But Ill be buying the Day26 Album… As for Danity Kane, Janet, and Usher (I’m over it)
61.
hood_shit
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
All that shit was garbage!
62.
sad
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
i love usher’s new song “i cant win”…i think his voice sounds wonderful and i love the tune of the song. i loved it as soon as i heard it!
63.
tdubbs
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
absolutley love the janet song, it really features her vocals and the production is not over baring, i love it, Ne-yo did a good job with this one, can’t wait unit tuesday to get Disiplined………hell yeah im a stan, Janet is definitley here to stay
64.
Sharonda
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
Is it me or music just getting boring?Like people being lazy and putting out shitty, half-work?*sighs*
65.
jasmin
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
USHER FUCKED UP BAD…. He wont be selling out in this album, oh well Chris Brown took that niggas spot anyway…. Thats what happens when u marry a old ass women… Hang it up Usher u made your money…
66.
tia
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
i havent heard the songs but let me tell you the prob wit day 26’s music,diddy is trying to make them too mainstream when ALL of their voices is pure r&b choir boy voices….he needs to give them songs with more soul….they need THE DREAM or TIMBERLAND to hit up some of their singles because diddy is not giving them the right style of music….he cant make them the female danity kane….they have to have their own flavor and as of right now their singles are sounding like some rip-off danity kane male version singles….thats not a good look
although “together” was a very nice song….and that song “if it wasnt for you” that they were doin on the show was hott….but i wish them much luck tho
danity kane just has their flavor already thats why they seem so much better….when in reality day 26 has waaayyy better vocals in the group.
67.
tia
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
ohh and polow da don is the one leaking ushers tracks just to give some 411 on why most of his music is leakin…..and i hope that noone doesnt let him do a nare notha track for them
68.
s
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
Both of Usher’s songs are beautiful. I love them
69.
sexsee
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
Danity kane………………………
70.
jaiden
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
wynter gordon , and adonis actually wrote 2 of you…. she also wrote the other danity kane record..take it further ,with ryan leslie.
71.
taralove
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
i lovvvvvvvvvvvvvvvveeee usher.
I love the feedback record by tasleema and d.emiile
i heard the original version that wynter gordon and adonis wrote…its exactly the same . riffs and all.lol its hot tho !!!!
72.
forestwhitekerismydad
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
ushers song is sweet .hes geting old tho…..
janet is still fly love the hooks.thank you neyo
thank you wynter and adonis for 2 of u.its freaky
73.
C
Saturday, February 23, 2008 /
I happen to like the Janet song.
It is not boring at all.
All of her music is hot.
Much love, Janet…no matter how hard you try, you will always have your haters or those paid to do so.
74.
Fox 912
Sunday, February 24, 2008 /
I’m really loving EVERY song off of Janet’s new album. It’s truly a step up from her recent work. This song alone, which, yes, is a bonus on iTunes (for pre-order only), is better than any song on 20 Y.0. and can match “All Nite (Don’t Stop)” from Damita Jo. It’s just a very Janet song, with simple, classy, sexy production and great vocals. I am GLAD you can really hear her voice on these tracks!
Usher… heard “Moving Mountains” on the radio last night… loved it.
IDK about DK and D26…
75.
J. Lewis (Bitchassness...it's affecting our community)
Sunday, February 24, 2008 /
Usher’s the TRUTH…phuck anybody that ain’t feelin’ his stuff (drunk lol)
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