♫ THE NEW MUSIC REVIEW ♫

♫ 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.

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104 Responses to ♫ THE NEW MUSIC REVIEW ♫

  1. lalala

    I don’t like Ciara’s song. Michelle Williams’ songs sounds better and I’m not even a fan of hers.

  2. Necole Bitchie

    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. 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

    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

    I can’t wait for ciara’s album; & I’m feeling the snippet.

  6. M-Saw

    Ciara song is Hott FIRE! Da vocals have really improved. I luv da voice. The rest is trash!

  7. TAC

    That Mariah song ain’t cuttin it…it sounds like “We Belong Together”

  8. knockkey

    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

    i love the ciara snippet

    the mariah song is ok

    and brian needs 2 learn have 2 give better reviews

  10. 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

    Baby when you touch me…….when you kiss me……..supernatural. Luv it hott song!!

  12. “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

    I have not been compelled to hear anything Mariah is singing about this time around…

  14. Imma B. Honest

    ok…I luv Ciara song!

  15. Ashley

    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. I like that Sterling Simms joint

  17. li

    I like the Thunderkatz, breath of fresh air.

  18. Mutada al sader

    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. 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

    I like that Sterling simmns song.

  21. Scorpiopooh19

    I love mariah’s carey song Love Story…its one f my many favorites on the cd.

  22. 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

    I like the ciara and sterlin simms songs

  24. My comments are important

    The MC song was cool too always rockin wit MC

  25. ms kiki

    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

    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

    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

    i like Ciaras song but the girl cant sing! point, blank, period, she just makes hits!

  29. TRUTH12

    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

    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

    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

    “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

    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

    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

    @ 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

    Ciara still can’t sing

  37. Nothing But Love

    @ KYANDI

    Stop the damn lies, your one her biggest stans.

  38. Dame

    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

    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

    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

    Hey # 10..I heard the remix yesterday..Not bad..Of course Jay hooked it up…

  42. 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

    LIKE CICI, MARIAH AND THE STERLING, NOT LIKING THE CATS.

  44. Giggles loves Mariahs new album

    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

    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

    Talisa J

    Bitch why dont you get a life and stop actin like your on her payroll, go get a job bitch

  47. DANI

    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

    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

    #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

    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

    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

    * music

  53. Nothing But Love

    Talisa J

    Yeah the TRUTH about ciara is she shit!!!

  54. Nothing But Love

    *she’s*

  55. Eve

    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

    I love “Love Story”. That is one of my favorite tracks on her new cd.

  57. UM...I GUESS

    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

    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

    Love Story is the shit , M.C. and Rocco are my 2 favs cd’s …… 4now……

  60. Jan

    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.

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