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Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Leona Lewis - Misses Glass (full) - listen
Here’s a new Leona Lewis track from the reworked version of her debut album, Spirit, which is being prepared for US release. The original version of Leona’s album is very ballad heavy, so they’ve added a couple of tracks to the set for its American release. I really have grown a liking for Leona, even though the album did get a little boring after a little while - I’m glad she’s adding some more tracks.

Michelle Williams - Unexpected (snippet) - listen
After Michelle’s single leaked yesterday, and the new promo photos - here’s another snippet leaked from Michelle’s third solo album. The snippet is the title track from her album, Unexpected. I actually really have been digging everything I’ve heard from Michelle. In the past, I would have never expected people to be going up for Michelle’s material moreso than Kelly’s, but it seems as though Ms. Williams is really getting love in the streets this time around. I’m excited for the new album, which is due out soon.

Jay-Z - Ain’t I (full) - listen
A while back, we posted some new Jay-Z material that was said to be from a new album, supposedly titled The Blueprint 3. The track, “Ain’t I” is produced by Timbaland and actually is some old work that has resurfaced and featured on some mixtapes. The version that we posted before had DJ’s shouting all over it, so I just decided to post this up for those of you who wanted the song without all the DJ adlibs, shouts, etc. I actually really dig this song, but I’m still bumping American Gangster, so I’m not expecting any new Jay-Z material

Day 26 - Just Should’ve Told You (full) - listen
The boys from Making the Band 4, Day 26 dropped their album last week and we’ll find out soon just how well they faired on the charts and their first week sales. In any event, “Just Should’ve Told You” is a bonus track from the album that wasn’t included on its original release. It definitely would have fit in with the rest of the album. I actually think I would have preferred this song over some of the other tracks that were included in the debut album, which is in stores now.

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76.

TRAILBLAZER

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

Leona’s song hurt my ears. I respect the “different” sound that she’s going for, but it hurts the song instead of helping it…

I always liked Michelle’s unique voice. I felt that her voice added an interesting twist to DC…

Jay Z is still bragging about his swagger. It’s entertaing but it’s getting boring….WE BELIEVE YOOOOU PLZ STOP TRYING TO CONVINCE US… WE KNOOOOW

I didn’t even bother to listen to Day 26…

77.

IncubusRocks

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

Wow I thought I would only be anticipating Ciara’s album, but I see that I have to add miss Michelle to the list! I am loving her sound, definetly fun and a bit quirky. Plus I like seing the sistas mix it up, im tired of the non singin gwens, fergies, nelly’s, and britney’s rulin the pop airwaves.

79.

Well Deserved

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

This track from Jay isn’t new so please stop saying that he’s played or bragging etc. It’s not his fault that DJ’s and producers put out music his worked on with them. He’s never played, but needed in rap to keep other rappers stepping their game up.

This track was in hot demand to be posted in full so he’s still relevant.

80.

Nick

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

man MICHELLE bettr work it out–she is NOT PLAYIN!!! I hope she comes hard wth a HOT VIDEO & show, she was NOT a back-up, I LUV THM ALL (poor KELLY) HER ALBUM is realllly good as well…LORD, lets pray/hahaha, its all good/WORK MICHELLE, get em baby ….

81.

Trimolo

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

Michelle always has and always will sound like SHYT…OMG…can’t understand half the lyrics….she must have been real strong on Papa Knowles head to even be doing music….

Day 26…I guess you’d better have a good CD when all your promotion money went to Diddy and the producers and you basically let Puff treat you like shyt to get there…no Bad Boy groups compare to 112….

Jigga…always hot…hot..hot….

Leona WHO???? Bitch go back across the water….

82.

Who Ain't?

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

Who ain’t bragging on themselves in rap? Kanye’s the biggest diva and Weezy’s the runner up (there are plenty more). This is an old track, but music needs Jay that’s why they continuously put his stuff out there. Jay lives in the studio - he’s a lyrical beast. He actually has more thought provoking raps, but radio plays the cross-overs while the rap heads play Moment Of Clarity, Beach Chair, Can I Live, etc.

83.

stoopidman

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

LEONA LEWIS’ NOSE IS HUGE AS FUCK!

84.

datswassup!!

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

@Trimolo and all the other haterz u should stop drinkin that haterade coz it aint gona do you no justice ok!!!…For your info Leona is a UK singer who happened to have a song that reached no.1 in the States…. Her album is coming out soon…Mayb u should go and cop the album as soon as it comes out and c how talented she is instead of judging her 4 no apparant reason other then that you go back and jump in the water and stay there while she stays here in the States making great music that actually has meaning!!!!!!….Go Leona!!!

Michelle… can’t wait 4 wat she has to offer!!

Day26 I’m actually impressed!!!!

85.

ND

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

MICHELLE IS BRINGING THOSE TRACKS THAT RELATE TO MY SITUATION!!!

LIKE MY OWN PERSONAL SOUNDTRACK!!! LYRICALLY AND VOCALLY IM FEELING HER!!!

WORK!

86.

keepingitreal

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

@ 67

Michelle is the last person on Earth Beyonce fans are worried about as a matter of fact Beyonce fans not worried at all because she is the one on top and the one all these other chicks have to beat except for mariah mary and alicia. You got that backwards Michelle Kelly Rihanna Ashanti Mya etc stans are the ones running scared and praying that Beyonce doesnt release anything soon because they know their favorite artist will be forgotten if she does. It’s people like you who make these other female artists look bad.LMAO

Michelle is boring to me and I was actually feeling Kelly stuff more Daylight is the shit. Try again Michelle.

Day 26 hate the name but love the group. Song is pretty good

Jay is the greatest of course nothing else is new.

87.

dee

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

BRIAN…. “Just Should’ve Told You” is not a bonus track! It IS on the album……

I”m extremely excited about Day 26 right now. It’s been in my cd player for an entire week and “Just Should’ve Told you ” is my favorite! Love #4 “Sillly Love” too. Everyone should go out and get this cd….you WILL be pleased!!!!!!!

88.

Keeping it "realer"

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

@86:I disagree i think beyonce and her fans are on the look out for anybody that can cause beyonce’s name to get out of the limelight even for a second! going from talentless 4headed rihanna to michelle
But i agree that beyonce and her people underestimate michelle’s capacity an i think
that is exactely what will fuck them and their idol up
not worrying about people they think are too miserable compare to beyonce

89.

hannah

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

michelle really took time to record her album
kelly on the other end is >>>>>

90.

unkown08

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

i really think people should give Day26 their credit becuase unlike most artist they can really sing and they are ver, very good at what they do. I just don’t see why so many people hate them or want even give their music a chance. So what you dont’t like Diddy or don’t like what Bad Boy stands for, don’t put it on them. They san sing and their album is good!!!!

91.

algie

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

get it michelle.jay always brings it.

92.

ABOUT MICHELLE????

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

I listened to this song over and over again and you all must be young people who don’t get out, because this song is whack…it sounds like what is already out there or already has been done, I would love to see how she performs live singing this song. I saw her in the color purple and she could not do what the Brd/way cast did with her role.Like is said its for you young people.

93.

Todd E

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

If Michelle can pull off this new sound, i’ll be very happy for her, but for some strange reason, these songs still don’t feel like “her”. They sound like songs you would expect from Jordin Sparks, or maybe even Mandy Moore.

94.

wire addict

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

Michelle’s song is horrible!!! Some of yall need your ears checked. My goodness. Beyonce, come back!!!! We need new songs, Beyonce–please save us from this wack r& B (but i like the day 26 song.)

Day 26 bitin Dru Hill’s style.

95.

Xpert2007

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

After reviewing this post, I decided to do a little research on Leona. NOW I AM A FAN. YOU GUYS SHOULD YOUTUBE THIS GIRL >>>>>SHE’S ON THE SAME LEVEL AS WHITNEY AND MARIAH CAREY (NO JOKE) >>>>>>>>AMAZING SINGER

96.

Tamika

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

Michelle & Day 26 songs are the best to me. Day 26 is HOTT. Folks are sleeping on them. I wish Michelle all the luck; but, Miss Beyonce seem to “leak” her songs when Kelly & Michelle are trying to promote their music. SOO grimey.

97.

TRAILBLAZER

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

I heard Day 26 sing live and i wasn’t impressed… I don’t know what else to say…just my opinion

As far as Jay goes, I from an era where Jay really took time to rhyme about shit…not brag thru a whole song about shit. I figured that he would be more creative nowadays since he is considered GOAT or whateva the hell. Im not hatin on his hustle but I just expected more from him on the “Aint I” song. I have more than my share of Jay Z cds so as a fan I can honestly say that Im tired of hearing him brag thru out a whole song instead of being creative.

Yeah Weezy and Kanye brag but I expect more from Jay. For all of those who just discovered Jay in 2000 I don’t expect for u to understand. Of course at the end of the day Im sure he don’t care what I or anyone else on here have to say, including those who think he can do no wrong. The dude can literally fart on a track and ppl will still say that’s its hot. SMH. No wonder Bush was elected twice…

98.

MUSICISMYGIRLFRIEND

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

Ok unexpected totally threw me off. I love it. Its bouncy and very new wave. I LOVE It. Guess the joke is definitely on us MICHELLE

99.

perez

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

Michelle loving the new sound.

Jay-Z that’s what’s up.

Day 26- I wasn’t even checking for ya, but i like this.

The rest is irrelevant.

100.

hell2no

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

@keeping it real, Its always seems to be the Beyonce stans that start up sh*t, the stans are always comparing something with Beyonce and it’s scary at times. It’s as if the stans have been programed to hate. I like Beyonce but you stans push it to the limit where even her fans just get sick of seeing you guys act like 5 year olds at playgroud. There’s no need to be putting down artists as if their not selling records, all the people you’ve listed there I’ve purchased their albums. From mariah mary alicia Michelle Kelly Rihanna Ashanti and Mya. I love them all. Stop being closed minded.

101.

keepingitreal

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

# 88 please you are keeping it biased and not keeping it real since you sound like you dont like Beyonce. Like I said Beyonce fans not worried about no Michelle and certainly no Rihanna or any of these other mediocre chicks. She has something about her that puts her over them. “Stage Presence” Say what you want but you cant deny that Beyonce is an amazing performer and like the only one out there who can sing and dance BOTH at the same time. Mariah can sing but can’t dance, Ciara can dance but cant sing, see the pattern most of them can only do one or the other. Beyonce made 27 million in one year off of sold out world tours around the world and Michelle and none of these other chicks are even close to anything she has ever done so like I said Beyonce fans are the most secure fans. It’s always stans of other female artists who are always begging Beyonce to take a break so their favorite artist can shine. So who are the ones scared? You know you bad when people think you have to be out of the picture in order for others to get some shine. That’s sad that these fans dont even have faith in their favorite artists because if they did then they wouldnt be worrying about when Beyonce releasing something. I rest my case. I wish Michelle the best of luck just like everybody else because she will need it.

102.

JStreet

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

Elle Wrote: #3 and #57

Lines like that (#3’s quote) from Jay Z are NOT hot…in fact, it’s why he’s so horrible now…These are just “big words” and only an idiot would think this line was hot merely because he sorta rhymed two “big words”…that’s weak…and it’s all he does now, which is why he’s a bottom feeder these days when it comes to sales…

WOW Elle…you call me an idiot because of my preference. LOL…lame…who said a 5 letter word was big? You did. Lame ASS

103.

keepingitreal

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

#100 you and others are taking my comments a little too much to heart. I call things how I see it and just speaking the truth. BTW Last time I checked it’s the Beyonce haters who keep Beyonce name in they mouth. You claim you tired of her and all this other BS but be the first ones to bring her name up on every post. PLease go back and read again it was a Beyonce hater who brought up Beyonce by saying he/she was sick of her and Beyonce not even in this topic.LMAO See some of you make yourselves look stupid so how did Beyonce stans bring her up when if you read you could clearly see it’s a Beyonce hater who brought her name up. SMH Dont’ even bother replying to me because my position wont change and men lie women lie numbers dont so all this hoopla doesnt change the numbers. Tell your favorite artist to step their game up and stop blaming Beyonce and her fans for everything and put as much energy as you put into Beyonce and her fans in to your favorite artist.

104.

Dev

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

Ok, is Michelle using the same producer on all tracks? Everything i’ve heard sounds the same!

Although i’m not feeling day 26’s vocal style, i like some of the suff thats out (mostly production)

Really can’t be bothered with anything Jay-z does these days.

As i’ve said before, Leona is really boring! we had her forced down our throats in the U.K for the past year, she makes music for the Oprah generation… the only decent thing she did was bleeding love. I always wonder why Simon never promoted any of his other artists overseas?

105.

Meka

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 /

Luv Day 26

and the Jay Z track is fire of course “Can’t leave rap alone the game needs me” enough said to the naysayers

106.

yes

Wednesday, April 2, 2008 /

michelle….no

day 26…cool

the rest aint interested in

107.

Keeping it "realer"

Wednesday, April 2, 2008 /

@101
Hey beyoncé? she is not blocking anyone from shining…. with or without her my girl alicia would have sold them 7 and some mille the first week,she was there when j.hud outsang her and outacted her both at the same time, she was there when people gave a grammy to rihanna when rihanna shouldnt even have a grammy for that garbage she call music!she was there when she got booted off “the cat in a hot roof cast” and replaced she was there when j.hud took that oscar home with her.

I’m a big beyonce fan just because i dont go around calling people anything or arguing like a 2 years old doesnt mean i dont deserve the statut of fan ! but beyonce is getting overworked the fact that chicks like rihanna and mariah are selling should tell you something! they are lazy behind and beyonce is doing all the show don’t you see that she is tired?? my sister say that us her fans will drive her to the wall and i think its true we are building her up to believe she is superwoman and can do everything but she aint!
i love the girl and her hustle but that dont mean she has to die trying?
I think we just on two different wagons

108.

Lola

Wednesday, April 2, 2008 /

Just Should’ve Told You is a exclusive bonus track that you can only get from Day 26 cd purchased from Target. I wasn’t really feeling their album, but since so many have said how great it is, I will give another listen

110.

kelly

Wednesday, April 2, 2008 /

He is cool. I love him. I saw him on “w e a l t h yR o m a n c e.c om” last week. what is he looking for on that site? Just curious.

111.

kelly

Wednesday, April 2, 2008 /

He looks good. Is he singlle now? I saw her on “w e a l t h yR o m a n c e.c om” last week. Just curious.

112.

jessie

Wednesday, April 2, 2008 /

OMG, he looks so handsome. \ I saw h i m on “w e a l t h yR o m a n c e.c om” yesterday. aybe he is alone now.

113.

Giggles

Wednesday, April 2, 2008 /

Why Bey is even being mentioned on a post about Michelle is senseless to me! This is about Michelles music, why do Bey stans think Bey relates to everything?

I wish Michelle the best of luck with her new album, however Im not a fan of her voice, I bought her first album and with the exception of a few songs it was pretty darn bad. I hope shes had more vocal training and gives a good album.

Day26- I REALLY want to hear their new album, they better release it in the UK!!!

Leona- has been forced down our throats for a year, yes she can sing but shes boring and you need personality if you want to be a star. Mariah, Whitney had personality and great voices thats why they are legendery. I can see LL’s record label pushing her in one direction and she wont have the guts to say no. Her music is for my little sisters generation (shes 9 years old).

114.

Nothing But Love

Wednesday, April 2, 2008 /

@KEEPINGITREAL

Well it seems your worrying about michelle thats why you’ve written so many posts.

115.

hell2no

Wednesday, April 2, 2008 /

@ nothing but love, I agree. And I’m not even going to reply to the nonsense she just spewed, like I said she sounds like a programmed drone.

116.

MSPENCE

Wednesday, April 2, 2008 /

In aggreement with G.O.A.T….Jay- Z is a living legend..only ‘youngins” who don’t understand a genius lyricist say he’s played out..They’re probably at home playing Dem Franchise Boys or listening to Kids Bop..rap edition

117.

Nothing But Love

Wednesday, April 2, 2008 /

@HELL2NO

There programmed haters thats what they are, anyone whos name aint beyonce they hate on, smh

118.

Nathalie

Wednesday, April 2, 2008 /

Michelle’s song is amazing. Can’t wait for the full audio.

119.

Deon

Wednesday, April 2, 2008 /

The Michelle track is HOT lie Fire! She’s gonna smash the charts this year!!!!
GO MICHELLE but I hope the CD comes out much sooner than August!

120.

Sara T.

Wednesday, April 2, 2008 /

I like all of Michelles new material! I am gonna support her! We all should….shes so under rated and I hope she goes number 1! I cant wait to hear the song she has with Busta Rhymes!!!!!

121.

i'm just here for the free food

Wednesday, April 2, 2008 /

i heard the jay-z song like 2 months ago…

i’m excited about michelle’s album though…

122.

Aries

Wednesday, April 2, 2008 /

I know this comment has nothing to do with the music, but after reading some of the other comments I feel I need to say it

I think that it is sad that some people have taken this whole fan and stan thing to the extreme. I mean really. I really dont think people know the difference or have simply forgotten the definition of what a fan is.

Some of the things people are saying is COMPLETELY crazy. That someones fans are going to try to sabatoge other peoples career by not supporting other people or that some ones fans are on the look out for new talent cuz they dont want someone else to take that persons spot. WHAT?

what happened to a fan just being someone who Liked/Loved your music. Who was eager and excited when their artist came out with a new song or did a performance.

How did it become that if You are a fan of A’s music, that forbids you to be a fan of B’s music. I understand the “stans” and how their crazy and delusional, but I really think some people have lost focus on what the two words actually mean,

Sorry for making this so long

123.

TANYA

Wednesday, April 2, 2008 /

I’M SO GLAD THERE ARE OTHER PEOPLE FEELING DAY 26 LIKE ME! THAT WHOLE CD IS FIRE!! I’M MAD THOUGH, I GOT MINE AT TARGET AND THIS SONG IS NOT ON MINE!

124.

starrynight

Wednesday, April 2, 2008 /

Now you know ya’ll my peoples and I respect the opinions that ya’ll have when it comes to the music reveiws cause for one some of ya’ll are straight fools and have me buggin at work. But the Leona Lewis (although not a fan) I actually like that song. I love uptempos and this is a sick joint.

The Jay-z track- like someone said before, didn’t he retire?

Day 26- I like them, and the song is cool.

125.

starrynight

Wednesday, April 2, 2008 /

Because of #51 (Kitty) I am going to do something I haven’t done in a LONG time which is go out and but a cd. Even though cd’s are played out I will just up load it to my ipod. After listening to kitty….I am going to purchase day 26 cd this week.

126.

darkandbeautiful

Wednesday, April 2, 2008 /

Dayyum those boys from Day 26 sound sexy. From what I have heard so far they have a great album. Definitely modern day boy-band RnB. Diddy better not mess them up.

127.

darkandbeautiful

Wednesday, April 2, 2008 /

Diddy’s artists always have good songs.

128.

Wake Up

Wednesday, April 2, 2008 /

The Beyonce leaks are CLEARLY the work of haters. She already put out a statement when about the first leak and probably doesn’t want to keep repeating herself to knuckleheads. Why would she want to kill any of those girls’ careers when her Daddy’s making money off of each of them? Think people.

Also, it’s truly sad that after 10+ years people can’t except that Beyonce is the “greatest at what she does” (Monique quote). I’m glad she continues to shut the haters down by putting out hot music.

They really need to start getting in producers’ asses FINANCIALLY for these leaks though. It would stop then.

129.

Wake Up

Wednesday, April 2, 2008 /

I love Jay’s song and I think it’s okay to defend an artist you like as long as you’re not waiting for them outside their homes, etc. This is the internet. Like the haters come off as internet thugs, but I doubt if anyone’s slitting their wrists over hate comments.

130.

DW~

Wednesday, April 2, 2008 /

I love Jay-Z. American Gangster is where itz at! And I absolutely LOVE MICHELLE!

131.

Danara

Thursday, April 3, 2008 /

Day26 Should have put that song on their album too! I like this one as well as all the other ones on their CD which is REALLY good

132.

SweetThang729

Thursday, April 3, 2008 /

I think ppl are feeling Michelle more this time around b/c she’s showed that she is strong. With or Without the knowles’ camp.

She’s not always on a Beyonce promo and she doesn’t feel the need to bring any of their names up during interviews…Not to mention her stepping out and doing “Color Purple” in Chicago was MAJOR gave ppl the chance to know and see her without the overshadowing.

I think it’s clearly time for Michelle to shine.

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