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Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Michelle Williams - Break the Dawn (snippet) - listen
The time is drawing close for Michelle to drop a new single. With the popularity of the snippet she leaked earlier, “Stop This Car,” new information has arisen. Michelle’s third album, which will be an R&B record, is called Unexpected and the new single is “Break the Dawn.” I like the track because it’s mellow but it has some power behind it too. I’m interested to see what the rest of this record is going to sound like. I’m sure a full version of “Break the Dawn” will surface within the coming weeks.

Janet Jackson feat. J.D., Busta, Ciara & Fabolous - Feedback (Remix) (full) - listen
I thought we were done with “Feedback?” But anyways, here’s a new remix that the label has been sending out to everyone. It seems as though they’ve adapted the rap verse that Ciara did in the studio for the official remix. They also added Fabolous into the mix. I actually don’t prefer the way the song is arranged, as far as the verses.

Cassie - Thirsty (full) - listen
Here’s a new track that’s supposedly featured on Cassie’s forthcoming album, which was supposedly titled The Return, but reports say that the album is yet to be titled. “Thirsty” is a catchy track, just like everything else I’ve heard from Cassie. It seems as though they are using the same formula that they did on Cassie’s first album - tight, semi-flashy, immaculate production and breathy vocals. I guess so. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. But let’s just hope that she’s got that live performance game together.

Nina Sky - Secrets (full) - listen
Is Nina Sky making a comeback? I thought they were long overdue! This new song, “Secrets” is produced by Ryan Leslie, who is solely responsible for Cassie’s first record, as well as Cheri Dennis’s first single, “I Love You.” Although the song doesn’t impress me, there is something very catchy and hypnotic about it, which is true of a lot of Leslie’s production. More information on Nina Sky as it is released.