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Wednesday, April 23, 2008



♫ Ciara - Supernatural (snippet) - listen
A new Ciara snippet has leaked from her upcoming album, Fantasy Ride. Even though the first single is supposedly called “High Price,” and features Ludacris, who made an appearance of Ciara’s first album, 2004’s Goodies, “Supernatural” leaked earlier today. From what I can tell of the snippet, “Supernatural” is a mid-tempo track that finds Ciara pretty much in the same place vocally as on Evolution. Although it’s nothing groundbreaking or Earth-shattering, I’m hoping that Ciara puts out a good product this time around.
♫ Sterling Simms - Stuck On Stupid (full) - listen
I really wanted good things for Sterling Simms - after hearing on “Dig A Hole” on Jay-Z’s Kingdom Come, and even though I hated his first single, “Jump Off,” featuring Sean Paul of the Youngbloodz, I loved his second single, “Nasty Girl,” but it didn’t do to well on radio or on the charts. And after more material leaked, I didn’t see any hints of cohesion on Sterling’s album. I think he just sort of got lost in translation. Shame, too, ’cause we need some dudes to hit hard in R&B.
♫ Thunderkatz - Anything (full) - listen
You may remember last year, we did an artist spotlight on the group Thunderkatz, who recently were signed to Irv Gotti’s The Inc. label. The group, which is actually a band (many people have made comparisons to The Blackeyed Peas, however, the Thunderkatz actually play instruments), is gearing up to release their album soon and will have a single hitting the airwaves within the coming months. I’m eager to see what they came up with.
♫ Mariah Carey - Love Story (full) - listen
Mariah has set “Love Story” to the third single from her album, E=MC². The video is being shot soon, and features Nick Cannon, who is also in the video for her scond single, “Bye Bye.” It looks like she’s going for a story the same way she did on Mimi with “It’s Like That” and “We Belong Together.” Fair enough too, because to me, this Jermaine Dupri-produced track sounds like “We Belong Together” part 7. I’m not mad at Mimi, though. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.








104 Comments
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1.
lalala
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
I don’t like Ciara’s song. Michelle Williams’ songs sounds better and I’m not even a fan of hers.
2.
Necole Bitchie
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
I don’t think I’m feeling this Sterling Simms song. I saw him perform in Atanta next week and he did a great job..just not loving this one
3.
[L.Liyah]
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
This time around im anxious to hear Ciara’s new album…I think shes improved on singing ALOT. I know someone whos heard “High Price” already and they said it is HOT and it is a HIT….
4.
Vera1
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
I’m really loving Ciara’s song. It’s a nice tune.. I will certainly get her album.
So are the rumors true about Mariah and Nick, umm interesting. lol
5.
MS.DYME
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
I can’t wait for ciara’s album; & I’m feeling the snippet.
6.
M-Saw
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
Ciara song is Hott FIRE! Da vocals have really improved. I luv da voice. The rest is trash!
7.
TAC
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
That Mariah song ain’t cuttin it…it sounds like “We Belong Together”
8.
knockkey
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
Ciara did the damn thang again, that hot, i ‘m buying 5 copies of fantasy ride . Ciara shouted out concrete loop in philly
9.
kyandi
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
i love the ciara snippet
the mariah song is ok
and brian needs 2 learn have 2 give better reviews
10.
J. Lewis (My dick is like ginger ale)
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
Yeah I been reading rumors that Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey got a love thang going on lol
That’s some Stella Got Her Groove Back type stuff…I guess ‘Migrate’ will probably be the fourth single. I know the fans want her to step back from the club tracks for a while.
Can’t wait to hear the ‘Bye Bye’ remix with Jay-Z
11.
Ara
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
Baby when you touch me…….when you kiss me……..supernatural. Luv it hott song!!
12.
RKJville3000
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
“Supernatural”: Ehhh not bad. I can see where she was going. Reminds me of the “Oops Oh My” premise. Hot. Fantasy Ride better be produced right. That means NO JAZZY PHAE! For that title I will only accept the following:
1. Timbo
2. Polow
3. Neptunes (Do they still call themselves that?)
4. The Clutch
5. Corey Bold
…all u need.
“Anything”: Was listening and just forgot what the song was about. Not good. Ummmm from what I remember it sounded like one of those 6:00 am MTV videos that they don’t want to show when people are actually alive. Kind of annoying, redundant. But I think it was a good song, I just don’t remember.
“Love Story”: No.
13.
Imma B. Honest
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
I have not been compelled to hear anything Mariah is singing about this time around…
14.
Imma B. Honest
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
ok…I luv Ciara song!
15.
Ashley
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
Lovin that Ciara album..Cant wait 4 “fantasy ride” when it comes out…Mariah has always been my girl…so im hettin her ish 2..the rest. just didnt bother 2 listen.
16.
J. Lewis (My dick is like ginger ale)
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
I like that Sterling Simms joint
17.
li
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
I like the Thunderkatz, breath of fresh air.
18.
Mutada al sader
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
Ciara song sounds promissing..
Liked nasty girl, but sterling simms just seems to miss..this is another track produced by Oak the poor mans BMC..same sound as mario’s last album, he cant sing half as good as mario so this falls flat
19.
IncubusRocks
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
From the snippet, Ciara’s song sounds like it could be a smooth banga! I need to hear the whole song beforecast it as an album filler.
20.
Ayanna
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
I like that Sterling simmns song.
21.
Scorpiopooh19
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
I love mariah’s carey song Love Story…its one f my many favorites on the cd.
22.
IncubusRocks
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
And no offense but aint a music reviews supposed have a review on the songs, ciara and mc are the only ones whose songs were talked about in the post.
23.
My comments are important
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
I like the ciara and sterlin simms songs
24.
My comments are important
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
The MC song was cool too always rockin wit MC
25.
ms kiki
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
what do you people do stay up all night waiting for them to put new stuff up here. Its crazy thought for sure i was going to be first this is making me upset i wanna be first.
oh and the music review well lets be honest.
26.
TRUTHFULLYCUTE08
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
Ciara “SuperNatural”- I Like It You Go Ciara w/ Your New Boob Job, UPGRADE, lol
Sterling Simms “Stuck On Stupid”- It’s Aight Not Too Crazy About It, Need Better Producers.
Thunderkatz “Anything”-It’s A Cool Song Especially The Words, Yea They Remind Me of The Black Eye Peas Just A Mini Version.
Mariah Carey “Love Story”- Not Crazy About This Song And I Think One Of The Best Mariah Songs Is “Breakdown” ft Bone Thugz N Harmony And I’m Listening To It Right Now !!!
27.
Za
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
Love the Ciara track. Her vocals sound improved. It’s got a smooth vibe to it.
Mimi …that’s one long story that I didn’t need to hear lol. Still lub Mariah though
28.
flatbush vixen
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
i like Ciaras song but the girl cant sing! point, blank, period, she just makes hits!
29.
TRUTH12
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
The Ciara song was ok, waiting for something better from her.
Mariah, I like Love Story but her single choices have sucked this time around. Bye Bye-the most safe second single on the whole album. What about I Stay In Love, now that’s a hit.
Didn’t listen to the rest.
30.
SO FRESH
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
Sterling is da only song i’m feelin…think he has improved vocally….he just needs betta production….good song…
Mariah “Love Story” ain’t one of my faves….”I Stay in Love” would be a bigger hit and thats more similar to WBT than this to me…but “Migrate” has to be a single…
31.
NMusiqNSoul
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
So far Mariah’s album sounds like a TEOM Part II. Artistically speaking it doesn’t impress me. But it brings the hits and gets the job done I guess.
32.
kyandi
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
“Her first singe is FUCKING crazy. I’ve never heard anything like it. She and the rapper she with killed the shit. It’s really different from anything that’s ever been on a radio. That shit is going straight to #1. She played some tracks for us at her album cover photoshoot. She def coming hard. Lookwise, bodywise and everything. I’ve never been a huge Ciara fan, but her new shit is hot. U know how u hear a song for the first time and u just know its going to be huge? Like it don’t have to grow on you or nothing. Just instant hit? That’s how her first single is.”
this is from blog that has heard ciara’s first single “high price”
33.
vee
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
ha! mariah is playing her fans. she just releases the same type of music over and over again. i don’t agree with the “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” b/c if everyone followed that no artist would have growth. look at coldplay and how they’ve evolved. or erykah or even bee (i hate her music but at least she’s experimenting). mariah is sooo stagnant and her fans actually pay their money time and time again to hear someone not develop. lol
didn’t care about any of these songs
34.
mark
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
Ciara sounds good, we getting more grown lyrics thats fine with me. She better do a grown video if you get me.
Shes one of the only female artists I like, she has her own flavor
35.
YEAH OKAY
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
@ 32 KYANDI, I hope this is true. People hype things up, sometimes the artist’s own payroll and then when you hear or see what they were talking about you end up being highly disappointed.
36.
Nothing But Love
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
Ciara still can’t sing
37.
Nothing But Love
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
@ KYANDI
Stop the damn lies, your one her biggest stans.
38.
Dame
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
Get it Ciara that song is fire. I can’t wait for the cd.
Sterling Simms song is ok I wanted more from him.
39.
Talisa J
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
FlatBUTT Vixen, and Nothing but CUM are some hatin’ azz dykes! Do you not hear Ciara’s voice? It’s sooooo smooth and melodious. A person with no vocal talent couldn’t pull that off, so STFU and die. Up here still hatin’ and it’s ‘08. Outdated azz hoez, go find ya selves a damn life!
40.
MISS LADY
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
Ciara - LUV IT!!!
Sterling - Coo
Thunderkatz - Need to hear it more. Why do they KINDA remind me of Gym Class Heroes? Not just cuz the front man is black in both bands. The hip hop vibe with a rock undertone is similar. I like their diirection but I need to hear more material. Shocked they’re signed to Murda Inc. I didn’t see that coming
Mariah - Predictable but still nice….. did Mariah say Aye Bay Bay?
41.
MSPENCE
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
Hey # 10..I heard the remix yesterday..Not bad..Of course Jay hooked it up…
42.
jscene
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
I love the Cici song…
The mimi song i like too - I just want to say i love JD’s voice on a track
43.
SHON
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
LIKE CICI, MARIAH AND THE STERLING, NOT LIKING THE CATS.
44.
Giggles loves Mariahs new album
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
Love story is one of my faves on the e=mc2 album but its way too safe, stay in love is a much better song, or im that chick or lovin you long time. The best option for release imo is either stay in love or wish you well. Bye Bye is a good option because a lot of people can relate to that song and its great.
Ciara is boring to me, she can dance but thats it, im never impressed with the vocals and when she performs live she just talks and not sings. Plus her music pretty much songs like the same thing over and over.
45.
MIKEY-ROCS
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
MARIAH AND NICK CANNON–U JUST END UP WITH ANYBODY NOW-A-DAYS
BUT I LIKE MARIAHS SONG I REALLY DO
STERLING IM NOT REALLY FEELING
THUNDAKATS-IM REALLY NOT SURE
CIARA- I DONT REALLY LIKE THAT SONG
46.
Nothing But Love
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
Talisa J
Bitch why dont you get a life and stop actin like your on her payroll, go get a job bitch
47.
DANI
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
Ciara is just a solid artist. A good solid artist with solid albums and not that much controversy.
People hate on her because she is no way near the typical model of a black woman, no boobs, no ass… but where she lacks in those departments Ciara by far makes up for it in talent.
You got people talking about you Ciara, you’re doing something right.
xxxxxxxxxx
48.
I TALK,YOU LISTEN
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
ya’ll need to stop hating on Mariah ya’ll know ya’ll like her song. Predictable? how about consistant!?! something i can’t use to describe Ciara or any of the artists metioned.
If it ain’t broke don’t fix it, she found what works for her and has stuck with it. Now if she would have been doing some techno, rock or some crunk or something different ya’ll would be hating and saying she need to stick to ” we belong together -esce” songs….*yawn* hatas its really getting old, Mimi has already sold over 600,000 in her first week. There is nothing else to prove. Ciara last album was wack, and besides a moderately successful first single promise, the CD flopped, yeah it went platinum, off the strength of the anticipation, but her CD sold over 3 million and #1 single goodies, #2 one two step and the top 5 hit Oh. where the hits on the second effort. Sterling simms, please, dude has an identity problem he doesn’t want artist he wants to imitate…my advice is to stick songwriting homie. I liked Nasty girl, even though its wasn’t a hit, it was refreshing, he should have stood his ground and stayed in sound to stand out, now he just sound like everything else out.
49.
Talisa J
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
#44 and Nothing But Cum, grow the fuck up! Ciara is the TRUTH! You hate on her because she’s on top of your favorite flops and you yourselves are no where in life. So why don’t you hop off the damn computer and get a damn job.
An #48, I wish you would grow a damn brain and discuss the song at hand. Lame azz bitch lookin’ at past situations, lmfaoooo, fuckin’ duck!
50.
i'm gonna tell da truth
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
brian get the whole Ciara song and post it ASAP, this sounds like a hit to me. Sure she’s not the best singer but the nusic and her delivery is good. Find the whole song and post it ASAP. LOLOLOL
You haters be killing me with Mariah. Y’all say the song is garbage, yet let someone who shall stay nameless (y’all know exactly who i’m talking about ) song this you would be giving this “girl” props all day long. This is a good song and y’all know it.
51.
Ms.Couture
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
I love that mariah carey song and the ciara joint but i do hope she came with a more diffrent sound this time aorund even thou i liked her last album!!
52.
i'm gonna tell da truth
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
* music
53.
Nothing But Love
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
Talisa J
Yeah the TRUTH about ciara is she shit!!!
54.
Nothing But Love
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
*she’s*
55.
Eve
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
Ciara’s song is ok. thunderkatz cool…Luv the Sterling Simms and the Mariah joint is good too. Mariah w/Nick Cannon seems desperate to me…but that’s just my ignorant opinion….Nick?
56.
Teegh
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
I love “Love Story”. That is one of my favorite tracks on her new cd.
57.
UM...I GUESS
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
honestly…im not really feeling ne of them! the state of music in general is startng to frustrate me!! i seriously wish i could flash back to the 70s, 80s, AND 90s. (and im only 19 mind you)
smdh.
58.
Jodeci
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
Dont really care to much for the ciara song its ok nothing new tho
I VOTE YES TO MARIAH LOVE STORY !
Thats one of the best songs on the album besides
I’LL Be Luvin U Long Time and Last Kiss
59.
Streeter
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
Love Story is the shit , M.C. and Rocco are my 2 favs cd’s …… 4now……
60.
Jan
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
I think I like the Ciara cut and I love Mariah but I’m not feeling the radio hits she’s been putting out lately. Not sure about the others.
61.
babygirl
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
I’m really feeling “love story.” MC has a variety of great songs on this CD.
62.
i'm gonna tell da truth
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
BRIAN WHERE’S THE CIARA SONG!!! LOLOLOL i’m just kidding but where have i heard that music from can someone tell me?
63.
Dame
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
The Mariah Bye Bye remix with Jay-z is fire I just listen to it on You Tube
64.
Kia Carter--Call Me When Rihanna Can Sing..In That Case I Wont Wait
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
EWWWW Ciara’s song is HORRIFIC!! WTF is she trying to do??Yuck.
65.
Truth
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
blaah… CL Can we get a post on Malcom X’s grandson. He was released from prison and is on the cover of Giant mag….
66.
Claris (Ceejay)
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
ciara sounding better each album, mariah is just gon do even better with this album.
67.
Latasha
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
I’m lovin’ Ciara’s track and I absolutely love Mariah’s joint!!! JD is the man!! I like ThunderKatz song too… very positive!! He remember me of Common in certain parts of the song… just his voice.
68.
David Washington
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
Same place vocally as the Evolution. Yeah, your on crack rocks, thats all that needs to be said.
69.
E
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
Mariah’s song is GREAT, along with her whole album.
70.
mystery
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
i already have ciara’s song on repeat, mariah just needs to let it go i like her n she will always b one of the best but her performances have been bad lately …. her voice is gone
71.
junior
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
Ciara is jsut ok her shit sounds the same all the time, nothing great.
streling jsut ok he need to really come outta the box if he wants to make a impact on music the dude is talented but so is the dude singing on my block so he gotta come with fire.
72.
Lil CiCi
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
OMG! MY BIG SIS IS KILLIN IT WIT DEM VOCALS. DA SONG IS SO BEAUTIFUL AND IT GOT A NICE R&B TO IT. CICI IS GONNA TEAR IT UP DIS YEAR. AND 4 THA HATIN ASS BITCHES WHO STILL SAY SHE CAN’T SING I BET Y’ALL CAN’T FUCKIN SING SO GET OFF OFF CICI’S CLIT AND GET A FUCKIN LIFE!
73.
a.k.a. new yorker
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
@57. me too!
oh and only lazy ppl say “if it ain’t broke down fix it”. visionaries try to do different things. i’ve never heard ppl actually promote ppl not evolving or growing as artists. that’s like saying that a good actor shouldn’t continue to study their craft b/c they’re already good and there’s no point in getting better. that’s like saying that a student who gets an B on an exam shouldn’t strive to get an A b/c they’re already in a good position to pass. no wonder why america has so many lazy ppl
74.
MARC
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
I’M ONLY 19 too, and i like the old school music better than this garbage that’s on the radio and tv.
75.
nick
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 /
Why is it that people can’t sing when they can sell over millons of records, it just so ridiculous that there are thousands of people with different ranges and styles but just because she’s not belting and huffing in every breath doesn’t mean she can’t sing!! And with that being said for an example what if i said bey can’t sing because i know 5 girls at my church off the top that will blow her away in every scale she think she can hit. Why because our other talented stars get dogged because they don’t sound just like her. I can’t even use Mc because i’ve seen and heard her go church as a really soulful singer, but i can’t really say that about any of the younger and up coming r&b/ POP singer/ songwriter! Go U tube total, kut klose, swv, monkensteff (he’s mine), something for the people, 702, tlc, xscape, blaque, these girl groups had great quality radio music that had good concepts and writing really simple and sleek and not too fancy !! I promise you’ll be like bring the 90’s back! lol
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