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Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Solange Knowles - God Given Name (full) - listen
I think that Solange’s new music is a lot more insightful than people think it’s going to be. It’s no wonder why Geffen is so excited to release her new project, Soul Angel & the Hadley Street Dreams this August. Musically, I think Solange is taking a lot of risks that I just didn’t expect from her. I’m hoping that she gets the attention that she needs this go ’round. I like the fact that she’s doing something so completely different than what her sister is doing.

Brandy - Maximum Risk (full) - listen
Another new Brandy track that’s leaked, that pretty much has the same feel as the track “Honey” that we posted yesterday. Like I said yesterday, I really don’t see this tracks going on Brandy’s new release. Even though I like them, these songs just seem a little album-filler-ish to me. I know that Brandy is going into the studio with a lot of great writers and producers, so I can’t wait to hear the finish project.

Donnie J. - Spank Me (snippet) - listen
Seems as though more material is leaking from Bad Boy’s solo artist, Donnie J. I can’t take any song seriously called “Spank Me.” Although I like the production (I like most of the songs that I’ve heard from Seven), the song is called “Spank Me!” And from what I’ve gathered from the lyrics, it’s actually about spanking! Apparently, the name of Donnie’s new album is Come Into My World. How pop star of him…

Busta Rhymes feat. Teddy Riley - Lights, Camera, Action (full) - listen
When I first heard the intro to this, I thought that it was going to be the same premise of Lupe Fiasco’s “Superstar” (which to me, was a back-packer’s version of “Hollywood” by Jay-Z), but it turned out to be not that at all. Is Busta working on a new album? His last album was successful, so I’m excited to see what Busta will come up with this time around. He’s been doing a lot of remixes as of late.

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1.

Bilie88188

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

I like that Solange is doing her own thing. its cool.

2.

atlroyalty05

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

I am so happy you all posted this song Its my jam its not going on the album but she is working with maximun risk(producers of this song) on the new album I keep hearing that its supposed to be a hot album. I just cant wait till she drops it.

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Oscar

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

first luv spank me

4.

OBAMA GIRL

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

they all suck!

5.

VirgoDoll

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

I’m liking Solange this time around. Different.

6.

Shelby

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

Donnie should title the song “Smack Me” because that is what he needs for calling it “Spank Me”…………do ya’ll really like him, he always seemed like the odd one out of all of them (not because he is white)…….because you can see that Diddy is going to make him more pop than the traditional Bad Boy R&B (aka Justin Timberlake II) plus I find it to be a HUGE turn off that he has highlights….well I just find him in general to be a turn off……..anywayz I luv BRANDY

7.

VirgoDoll

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

Opps I have more to say…Pass on Donnie, Brandy sounds like this could have been on the last album. Busta should’ve left Teddy where he was.

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NOT A BEYONCE STAN

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

Solo’s making grown folks music!!! LOVES it!!!

9.

WTF

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

Can’t wait to c how Donnie is gona turn out wen he makes his debut!!!….I hope Solange’s songs r dope, she looks promising!!

10.

IAMDARKAQUA

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

WOW SOLANGE MIGHT GET ALITTLE BIT OF MY MONEY IF SHE KEEPS THIS UP….

11.

Inspired 1

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

Wow, Solange’s sound is different, but in some “unexplainable” (if thats a word) way I like it….I like her, I wish that everyone that is or was associated with Beyonce gets to step from out of her shadow and do their own thing. (ie Michelle, Kelly, LeToya, Solange) They are very talented but unfortunately will always be compared to Beyonce. I’m looking forward to hearing more from Solange.

I’m excited about Brandy. I hope that she is able to deal with, and move past the tragedy she experienced. I want nothing but the best for her. Because I grew up listening to her music I feel like she’s my big sister. I think her past album Afrodesiac was straight fire but was slept on and wasn’t very successfully commercially. I like “Should I Go” from that album. We’ll see what happends this time around.

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ummmm

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

people didnt wanna believe it…but solange is more talented than beyonce,musically….by a long shot…and she wrote all her music…and beyonce’s

13.

solo huh

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

sounds kinda jill scottish to me..it nice though

14.

Miss Tutu

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

I Love that busta song it go! Brandy whole cd is goin to be leak in a minute. Solange’s ummmmmm let me think??? NO doesnt work for me. donnie either! BUM THE BUSTA THO!

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mzsticnmove

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

WOW. IM SOIMPRESSED BY SOLANGES SONG! LOVE IT! IT’S MUSIC…people don’t make music anymore. The words and the feel of the song just got me in a zone. Im impressed! I’ll buy the album.

16.

Brooky

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

This is the first song by Solange that I could actually play all the way through.This is a damn good song from beginning to end, production and lyrics.

17.

DJ Mutha

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

Solange…Please go away…and leave us alone.. I mean really, come on

DJ Mutha

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Inspired 1

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

*Side note Solange writes for a lot of other artists as well including Beyonce, Kelly, and Michelle. So she will always have a future in the music industry at least behind the scenes.

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KB

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

That Solange song is STRSIGHT FIYA!!! Damn I never thought I’d say that LMAO!!!

Brandy-Not really feelin it.

Donnie-Damn when is Justin and Robin comin back out LOL!

Busta-Naw man give us another Touch It or Where My Eyes Can See!

20.

dd

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

I agree that Solange is more talented than Bey, from a musical standpoint. Solo is a great writer and I can’t wait to cop her album and Brandy’s too, she is one of my favs! Her albums have not disappointed me yet.

As far as Donnie, I am trying really hard to give him a shot but he is just corny to me. Not trying to compare him to Justin, but @ least JT has a lil swag about him. Donnie just acts like he is “proud to be in the service” and is just going along with whatever is thrown @ him. I hope he does well though.

21.

Peacekeeper00

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

Brandy’s song is ok…along with Busta…Solange, not feeling her “image”. She is trying to be deep but I don’t believe her.

22.

KB

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

You mean to tell me of all of these cats SOLANGE HAD THE BEST SONG! WOW! GO SOLANGE!

23.

Tiffy

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

I’m looking forward to Solange’s album I like her sound its definitely different from what I expected and I can’t wait for Brandy either!!!! Donnie…..well Donnie’s just wack to me and I’m not feelin’ the Busta song

24.

CONEY ISLAND BABEEY

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

Solange is def getting some of the bill money when her cd drops.

Original sounding joints is what’s needed in tyred ass R&B today. Let’s hope it gets played on black radio.

25.

Ladyssolady

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

Can’t believe I’m saying this, but I LOVE Solange’s song!!! Just mellow out…. I like when she says ‘I’m not a sister, I’m my god-given name’…you can take that any kind of way and it’ll still be a hot line.

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Have Not Thought of a New User Name

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

I give it to Salange for trying.

That Brandy song sounds like a reject from the last album.

I never was into Donnie.

Pass on Busta.

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OMON IMO

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

Solange…I wish you the best. Girl’s time has been way overdue. Donnie..WOrd of advice: Get your ass outta Bad Boy before you become a no hit wonder. Busta..keep it coming. As for Brandy, well I know she gone make it. Girl don go thru too much, she deserves a lil’ something on her end. Done.

28.

blackisbeautiful

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

Wow I don’t like Solange vocals on that song but man that song is fyah!!! I give her props for doing something different from her sister!

That Brandy song is hot too

Donnie not so much

Busta song is okay not strong enough like the other songs he has had

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Bobbito

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

That Solange song gave me GOOOOSEBUMPS!

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Miss mikelah

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

Solange’s song sounds more like an intro, but i’m not mad at her swag! Cool with me though. That Donnie song was in one of the episodes I think…its Wack. I wonder what he’s gonna sound like live in concert??? Brandy, sound like a continuation of her last album. Busta its not your fault, you were doing him a favor by letting Teddy produce that song, it sounds like he was listening to Roc-a-fella tunes from 4 years ago when dame & Jay were cool…Teddy step ya game up or back down!

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circa-81

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

Doesn’t sound like Solange has a voice at all. I do like the track though, but I wouldn’t look forward to her singing this live. Basically she has a deal because of her sis. Hopefully, the youngin’ is successful though.

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chocolate_krys

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

Solanges song is wack to me… I REALLY wanted to like it. I guess I will stick to giving my props to only one Knowles sister.

33.

peekaboo

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

wow! solange sounds good

34.

Missdiva

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

SOLANGE SONG IS ACTUALLY PRETTY DECENT,WOULD LOVE TO HEAR SOMETHING ELSE FROM HER TO SEE IF I WANNA PURCHASE HER ALBUM!

I LIKE THIS ONE BY BRANDY BETTER THAN THE LAST 1 POSTED

35.

MIMI

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

LOL@ THE ATTENTION SHE NEEDS…I CAUGHT THAT
LMBAO!

36.

tha future

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

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37.

tha future

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

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38.

KNOWN

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

EACH SONG IS HOT, SOLANGE IS DOING HER, BRANDY IS FOREVER A FAVORITE OF MY, DONNIE IS BRINGING IT, I’M GETTING THAT CD AND I GET EVERYTHING BUSTA RELEASES AND LOVES IT!

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tha future

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

that solange song does sound like jill scottish in a good way, im really feelin it, and that brandy song is pretty dope 2.

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PRISTINE

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

will definitely be picking up that ‘Soul Angel & The Hadley Street Dreams’ record in august.

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a.k.a. new yorker

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

i said it once and i’ll say it again. solange kills bee musically. bee can’t even write ONE song (bootylicious is not what i would call a song). solange can write music. her sister is a better singer (that’s undeniable- bee has a killer voice) but seriously ppl who aren’t into the mainstream will embrace solange b/c in indie circles, writing and playing instruments are huge positives. writing a song actually takes intelligence. and i see that she wrote all of the meaningful songs for herself haha she gave the trash songs to dc3

not feeling anything else on here
donnie can’t sing to me and just has no talent. his performance sucked on the reunion
busta bored me
brandy’s great at harmonizing but i don’t like the song

42.

nameless

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

this isnt new brandy…well its new to us but these are songs that didnt make the last album…the only new song has been dig this…but i do enjoy it nontheless

43.

Greatestloveofall

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

AIGHT THIS THE 2ND TIME TODAY I READ BOUT THIS DONNIE J. I DIDNT SEE AN EPISODE OF MAKING THE BAND, BUT DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMN, I NEED ME SUM FINE AZZ WHITE CHOCOLATE LYK HIM. GOT ME SWOONING JUS LOOKIN AT HIM.

44.

Abhor_

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

SOLANGE IS BAD….I LOVE HER!

45.

CHERRY

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

LMAO @ GREATESTLOVEOFALL I totally agree wit you!!!!!!!

46.

pam

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

Solanges song (are we all listening to the same song cos Im confused here?) is as instantly forgetable/BORING and the only risk she took is opening her mouth

Everyone else had a good reason to put a track…

47.

7

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

Brandy killed that song.

48.

DALLAS

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

solange song is so dope

49.

Elle

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

Solange is fooling some of you, eh? She’s about as deep as a puddle (Did you forget she wrote Kelly’s “Stole”?? lol huh?)… Solange was cackling like a country ghetto hen, with silky extensions to her butt, fake lashes, and lip glass for days when she was dating Wayne, all up under him at his birthday party with a typical pack of “fly girls” also weaved and clueless…all ghetto fabulous when the screw came on, winding and grinding and checking her blackberry in public like she was/is really somebody… That is Solange. Young, immature, and dying for attention… She was not some indie princess, some deep space cadet and she IS not. She’s just a young girl trying to be famous BECAUSE HER SISTER IS but knowing she’d be crazy to do any sort of music EVEN REMOTELY COMPARABLE TO HER SISTER’S. That’s all… Indie princesses and off-kilter cadets don’t do “Bring it On 3″

50.

Walter

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

did somebody say solonge wrote all of beyonces songs???? LMFAO if this were true then Solonge would be one of The best songwriters of all time. I mean come on now. Solonge has writen like 3 songs total in beyonces career and she didnt FULLY write any of them. GET ME BODIED was written by like 6 people not only solange.stop tryna bring bee down cuz her sis aint as hot at her

I like this style that solange got. It aint a “new” style cuz that last album didnt count it was just corney shit sounded like a disney record. But if these are only Bonus Tracks then the album must be amazing. cant wait to listen

51.

carmen

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

Soloange!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Kill em’!

52.

stewart

stewart

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

I’m really feelin’ tha Solange joint! “D That’s that SHIT !!! I can’t wait to cop this album!

53.

solizzay

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

i love solange. i think both her and her sister are very talented, quit comparing the two.

54.

clarkthink

clarkthink

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

Go head Solange, do you…..Big up to all your HATERS.!!!!!

…..and Brandy baby I’m give you a pass….I assume this is some leftover bullsh!t :-)

55.

VibrantVirgo

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

Solange is very different.I see she’s taking a different approach in the music industry..The song is nice…I like it.I like how she said.”I promise I’m not high”….LMAO..Come on Brandy….u need a hot joint to put ya name back out,but the song is cool.Didnt care to listen to the rest!

56.

bigbumpaa

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

SOLANGE IS ON HOTTTTTTT!!!! LOVE IT!!!

57.

LAMEPPKEN

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

Brandy is just killin’ it with all of these new songs………I guess she’s giving us something to hold us over until that album drops…….I just can’t wait b/c I know it’s gonna be 1 of the best albums released this yr…..for some reason each yr she drops her albums are always considered 1 of the best that came out……..B-Rocka’s back on her grind and do ur thang BRAN……….B-Rocka till I die!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

58.

See

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

Solange is a great writer and her songs are sounding original, but her voice is lacking something….I can’t put my finger on it. She always talking about smoking on that Jamaican Christmas tree too..she must be a weedhead. Donnie Donnie Donnie :smh: I watched making the band and he was just happy one of the producers wanted to work with him he didn’t care who, and Seven is turning him into a straight weirdo. That freaky weird crap only works for Prince. I think that the songs he was working on before Seven sounded like money making songs. You know Diddy will drop him if he don’t sell, hell Di8ddy was acting like he was going to drop him on the show. But on the show you could tell Donnie was just looking for someone to tell him what to do instead of saying this is what I want and how I want it like DK did. And Diddy and the producers actually asked him what he wanted!!!!

59.

Dame

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

BrandyI can’t get with it but I am waiting on her new cd I am sure it will be good.

Solange now that sounds deep the beat and mood is so mellow reminds me of something from the seventies she did sound high.

Donnie that mess sounds stupid Love Dr. is much better

60.

Lori

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

I’m really feelin’ Solange’s sound, I am in love with Champane Chronic Nightcap. I’m also excited about Brandy’s new project, even if the new song as fillerish they have a nice groove to them! Not feeling Donnie to much, his music is lacking soul and feeling. Not to excited about Busta, I personally prefer the old sound when he used to scream and be all crazy like on Put your hands where my eyes can see and Dangerous.

61.

awlaysalady

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

God I like Donnie’s track the best go figure…..
Busta don’t ya mean Boy oh Boy dumb ass
Brandy should know better
and solange sounds like a more corney version of beyonce

62.

SHAYIZZLE

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

lol @ Donnie’s Spank me

63.

Mark

Mark

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

Solange - her song does sound a lot like Jill Scott, but it feels like it’s missing something but I think she is starting to find her own voice and identity in the music game….Job well done Ms. Knowles!

Brandy - the song sounds unfinished and I’m sure this is not a song for her CD….this is just something she was playing around with in the studio…but the beat is kinda hot, but not the song!

Don’t care about the rest! …lol

www.myspace.com/marcusindc

64.

JSCENE

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

It all stinks to high heaven…..and brandy you no betta! Stop it with the synthesized voice machine and bring us a r&b ballad….

Solange, no hope. She’s trying so hard to be different that it sounds stupid….no one will be able to relate, but if you can, oh well, great. What category is this music suppose to even be?…..

65.

AnthonyCharles

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

Come On BRANDY!!!!!! That song right there is PURE HEAT. THE MUSIC AND EVERYTHING.

66.

lameppken

lameppken

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

WE NEED U BRAN……COME ON

67.

LMAO@J.Holiday

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

Uhh, do you know anything about Lupe? Superstar is nothing like Hollywood. There is an actual premise to the song. Brian, I respect your posts on music but sometimes you give out blanket statements which kind of makes your credibility iffy. Listen to “The Cool” (off of F&L)…then listen to “Superstar”..

Jay-Z’s “Holllywood” was plain wacksauce.

68.

my2cents

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

@12 i don’t think you’re right when you said that she wrote bey’s songs. because of destiny childs songs were written by BEYONCE and SOLANGE. but if you can prove me wring i’ll shut up. anyways i’m feelin both of solange’s new songs. daddy need to get behind her like he do for beyonce.

69.

How YOU doin??

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

bustas song made me fall asleep.

70.

ladytroublesome

ladytroublesome

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

-Solange’s song is nice, I like that.
-No ma’am Brandy.
-Donnie is a freak.
-Lights, Camera, Action..It’s alright.

71.

Josh

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

I think Donnie goes by “Donnie Klang” now and not “Donnie J” but no matter what you call him some of these clips of his have not been that great. I’m still not really feeling his first single… But “Dr. Love” is HOTTTTTTT!!! If you guys haven’t heard it try to find it on YouTube.

72.

Ms.Madison

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

Busta is always a good look for me, it ’s his voice especially when he does the low tempo as he does here, T.Riley still doing his thing. However, I’m not sure about the Solangae track I like pieces of it but I’m loving the fact that she is actually being heard for her and not for her sibling. I am a fan of a few of the leaked tracks from Brandy it’s just not believable to me of her adlibs about the dope boy. Brandy is not really “hood to me ” and I believe that why her and monica are different Monica could pull that adlib off and it be believable, not Brandy but either way I am definitely waiting on her album to drop although I’m anticipating Monica’s too. Good look Solange, she is creating a fan.

73.

notbuyingit

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

y’all leave solo alone she doing her thing and it sad that most you won’t give her a chance because of beyonce. i could see y’all getting upset if she trying to be like her sister but she’s not. she sound a lot better then some of these chart-topping heifers out here i.e. ciara, rihanna, ashanti. and come on beyonce’s songs and lyrics aren’t always that great, in fact, the really good songs she has are always singles. i mean “freakum dress”,”get me bodied” come on. now i do like beyonce but i think she is overrated. step a side beyonce and let your sister take center stage for a change. that includes kelly and michelle–well scracth michelle LOLOLO!!!!!

74.

Just Jenn

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

Feelin’ Solange.

75.

Just Jenn

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 /

oh yeah & co-sign #67 on the lupe/jay-z comparison comment.

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