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Tuesday, May 6, 2008

♫ Usher feat. Pharrell Williams - Flash (full) - listen
I don’t know what it is, but it seems like since “U Don’t Have 2 Call” and “Sweet Lies,” Pharrell has been putting out lackluster tracks for Usher. The thing is, I’m a huge fan of The Neptunes and I think that they had some really great songs together, but all these unreleased tracks that have dropped within the past couple of years, save “Sweet Lies” (which didn’t even appear on the rerelease of Confessions) have sort of rubbed me the wrong way. They need to stop playing around in the studio and lay something solid down!

♫ Cherish - Only One (full) - listen
The homie Bryan-Michael Cox lends a hand on Cherish’s new album, The Truth, which drops next Tuesday. Although I get really annoyed with Cherish’s imaging and styling, I really love these girls voices. Especially on tracks like this (and their current second single, “Amnesia”). In all honesty, I think that the girls are going to put out a solid effort for their sophomore set. They haven’t been getting as much play as they got on the first go-’round. Do you remember how radio spun “Do It To It” and “Unappreciated?”

♫ Ashanti - In These Streets (snippet?) - listen
Check out a new track from Ashanti’s new album, The Declaration, due out June 3rd. I’m glad that they found a single that’s working for Ashanti, because I was a little scared for this album at first. “In These Streets” is a mid-tempo track, that is really similar to some of Ashanti’s older material on her first couple of albums. The official tracklisting popped up over at Rap-Up.com and it seems as though she has a duet with Robin Thicke. Can’t wait to hear what that sounds like.

♫ Nelly - The Bay (full) - listen
Here’s more material from Nelly’s forthcoming release, Brass Knuckes, due out June 24th. The track was produced by E-40’s son Droop-E. The song is pretty interesting, considering that Nelly takes a stab at the Northern Cali flow, channeling the likes of Too $hort and E-40. It seems as though our boy Nelly has a new found love in the Bay Area. I don’t know what it is about Nelly, but I’m not mad at him.

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76.

sheafira

Tuesday, May 6, 2008 /

That track from Ashanti is hot but I still that track from Ashanti is hot but I still won miss to bee her next single that song is hot

77.

sheafira

Tuesday, May 6, 2008 /

That track from Ashanti is hot but I still won miss to bee her next single that song is hot

78.

Antoine

Tuesday, May 6, 2008 /

I am a big fan of Usher for many years but this song that Pharrell has done for him sounds like something Pharrell would sing. All i gotta say is Usher don’t lose ya touch good song but ita not you and what your fans are used to hearing.

79.

UM...I GUESS

Tuesday, May 6, 2008 /

usher…no! simply, no.

cherish…lightweight feeling it, but they need to step their game up. their songs are always lukewarm and have a similar message and musical direction…

ashanti…not a fan of her’s or her voice, so i’ll pass

same goes for her boo nelly…wack!

sorry to those offended♥

80.

LC

Tuesday, May 6, 2008 /

I’m feeling all the songs!!

81.

Antoine

Tuesday, May 6, 2008 /

Ashanti is coming up and she is looking good as well!! She is so under rated she has potential to be uo there with Beyonce. She can sing really well i wish she would dance more!!!

82.

POWER!

Tuesday, May 6, 2008 /

Nelly did good! good look! not much for the others!

83.

Guess who's coming to dinner

Tuesday, May 6, 2008 /

That Usher song is Garbage, complete garbage. utter garbage. And if any of ya’ll like it then you used to eating garbage.

84.

Dyvinesun

Tuesday, May 6, 2008 /

Usher- track put me in the mind of music from Sonic the hedeghog

Nelly- is finished

Ashanti tracks sounds pretty tight

85.

Mz_K

Tuesday, May 6, 2008 /

Anyone who thinks that Usher song is HAWT needs to jump of his dick ASAP or listen to REAL music to develop better taste. That ish was HORRIBLE. I didn’t listen to Ashanti and Nelly cause I’m not into them BUT I listened to the Cherrish song and it was okay. I appreciate their vocals (being one of the FEW ppl out who can actually sing) but that song isn’t anything special. Well arranged tho…

86.

crunkpoet

Tuesday, May 6, 2008 /

usher..that shit is wack…nelly u will always be my boo…..cherish its cute for yall….and ashanti..its ok sounds like something from the album chapter 2..haha!

87.

crunkpoet

Tuesday, May 6, 2008 /

usher..that shit is wack…nelly u will always be my boo…..cherish its cute for yall….and ashanti..its ok sounds like something from the album chapter 2..haha!

88.

Korrenzo

Tuesday, May 6, 2008 /

I like the Ashanti song. She has improved a lot vocally, even though I’ve always enjoyed her albums. She’s singing from her diaphragm now instead of using her head voice all the time. It’s a good look for her cuz it shows that she actually can sing. That’s better for live performances too.

89.

Deanna

Tuesday, May 6, 2008 /

Did Nelly and Ashanti plan their comebacks for the same time?

Anyway love the Cherish song.

90.

trina b

Tuesday, May 6, 2008 /

i’m actually anticipating the new ashanti.

91.

Irish

Tuesday, May 6, 2008 /

You should’ve posted Love Sick by Cherish..That song is hott for real..

92.

peppychick

Tuesday, May 6, 2008 /

Usher- Try again! I thought he was going to bring fire with his new album. So far i have been disappointed.

Cherish- There music is popcorny, but I always like it. It’s good getting ready to go out music.

Ashanti- Never really liked her, but she is getting better. The song is ok.

Nelly- The song is very cliche, good try at imitating.

93.

NuAgenda77

Tuesday, May 6, 2008 /

@ #3

Make up your damn mind!

@#20

Go sit down, Usher ain’t even 30 yet!

94.

Elaine

Tuesday, May 6, 2008 /

listen people…music is not always abourt snappin your fingers or some kind of gimmick…music is all about the instruments ..I dont know whats wrong with most of you people on this siTE..its a damn shame..I’m glad that people are still makin music reguardless of the stupid comments that is comin off this site..USHER/PHARELL…LOVIN YOUR TRACK..MOST OF YÓU PEOPLE ARE GOING TO EAT YOUR WORDS…..

95.

NuAgenda77

Tuesday, May 6, 2008 /

Bay area native here. Nelly’s song is okay. It might do well out here.

96.

Meal J

Tuesday, May 6, 2008 /

OMMMMMMMMMMMMMGGGGGGG, ASHANTI IS SICK FOR THAT, THATS MY BABE SHE SOUNDS SOOOO GOOD, I KNOW THEM HATAZ IS MAD AS HELL RIGHT NOW……I LOVE ASHANTI…..

97.

http://stuffflypeoplelike.wordpress.com/

Tuesday, May 6, 2008 /

Hmph….Usher: a little disappointing…come on Ursh & Pharrell! We believe in you two but let’s try again….

Cherish, Ashanti & Nelly! Great songs! I love ‘em!

98.

JASON

Tuesday, May 6, 2008 /

I liked all the songs i think they all stood out in there own way.

I must say that i am impressed with Ashanti, i really couldn’t stand her but for some reason she is making a huge improvement. I love the music that she’s bringing and i will be coppin’ The declaration in June. June 3rd to be exact!!!

99.

war

Tuesday, May 6, 2008 /

She’s cute, sweet and sexy. Just curious, is she happy? I saw her profile on a celebrity dating site called ‘ric h kis s .c om’. the profile is attractive, classic, hot with many nice photos there.

100.

slim.goodies

Tuesday, May 6, 2008 /

TEAM ASHANTI ALL DA BABY!

101.

scorpiopooh19

Wednesday, May 7, 2008 /

The Usher song suxs I wasnt feeling it
The cherish song was good…i like these girls for some reason
The Ashanti song really didnt appeal to me…I like The Way That I Love You much better…this song sounds like something off her other three albums..and I really didnt like her back in the day…so I was trying to give her a chance…but I just dont know if I can with this one.
Nelly hmm didnt even bother to listen…he just hasnt been the same since his second album.

102.

BigT

Wednesday, May 7, 2008 /

Usher just need to push his album back so he can re-vamp. Only tight song is Movin Mountains!

Cherish song is FIIIRE!! I just hope Brian saving some of those hot ones for Brandy.

Get it NELLY!! That song makes me feel good about hip hop.

103.

YA'LL CAN'T HEAR??

Wednesday, May 7, 2008 /

I mean really listen to that usher track..that’s someone playin around..that ain’t no neptune song/pharrell song w/e the singing dont’ even sound like pharrell…and that Usher voice is a little off….i can’t believe ya’ll really think that’s a real track…that Only One was an actual track..but this?…wow

104.

erock

Wednesday, May 7, 2008 /

Ashanti track is nice to familiar though, and i hate generic r&b tracks. but her vocals on the track have always been decent. live is where she lacks she has no stage presences and tends to sing under the track and attempts to damn many runs and rifts which is not necessary. like the performances she did at the fashion thing in atlanta and her show for R&B Live

105.

erock

Wednesday, May 7, 2008 /

the other songs are below par as well based on other material they have.

106.

Meal J

Wednesday, May 7, 2008 /

ASHANTI DOES NOT RUN AND RIFT ALL OVER THE PLACE U HAVE HER CONFUSED WITH BEYONCE, ASHANTI STICKS WITH WHAT SHES COMFORTABLE WITH AND MAKE IT WORK…..SHE HAS STEPPED HER GAME UP TREMENDOUSLY…..PLEASE JUST GIVE CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE AND STOP TRYNA TEAR HER DOWN SO MUCH…….OH AND BY THE WAY THIS IS JUST MY OPINION WHAT U AND I SAY WONT MAKE OR BREAK HER OR U

107.

Imma B. Honest

Wednesday, May 7, 2008 /

If you could get Cherish between your hands and smash them all together like clay, when you remove your hands, you’ll get Ciara! LOL!

108.

Imma B. Honest

Wednesday, May 7, 2008 /

Ushers song is like “uhhhhh, is this still playing? I forgot what that noise was in the background” It’s so not nothing at all!

109.

Nessa

Wednesday, May 7, 2008 /

WTF? Why is opening Ashanti’s song in the begging? Hmmm.

Anyway the song is hot dats my dog you go shanti!

110.

Nessa

Wednesday, May 7, 2008 /

My bad I meant why is Beyonce opening Ashanti’s song in the beggening?

111.

DIONNA

Wednesday, May 7, 2008 /

DO YA THANG NELLY!!…IM LOVIN IT MAYBE CAUSE IM FROM SAC BUT THAT WAS NICE KEEP IT UP DIRTY ENT.!!

112.

yup

Wednesday, May 7, 2008 /

UHM, CAN I GET THE FULL CIARA TRACK PLEASE

113.

vondoraun

Wednesday, May 7, 2008 /

ASHANTI DON KLLED THAT SHIT AGAIN!!! OH MY GAWD!! HAHAHA! SHE IS REALLY AND TRULY BACK AND BETTER THAN EVA…I REALLY THINK MURDER INC WAS HOLDIN HER DOWN AND TRYNA KEEP HER IN THAT SAME BOX AND REALLY WASNT BEHIND HER DEVELOPMENT AND NOW SHES GROWN INTO THE TRUE ARTIST I ALWAYS KNEW SHE COULD BE…SHE GON BE AROUND FOR A WHILE SO YALL BETTER GET READY!!! OH YEH AND GO COP THAT ALBUM JUNE 3RD!!!!!!!

114.

Suzy Q

Wednesday, May 7, 2008 /

I like Ashanti’s song. No comment on the other crap…

115.

Te Te

Wednesday, May 7, 2008 /

Love ya Nelly!!! Love the song.

I didn’t care about listening to the rest.

116.

B. Hen

Thursday, May 8, 2008 /

I’m an Usher fan — but let’s all hope this track doesn’t make the album. Sounds like something Pharrell dusted off from his “Frontin” days. Throw it back bruh!

Nelly — interesting scrapper, e-40 flow. Good to see him appreciate other regional sounds.

117.

maj

Thursday, May 8, 2008 /

the cherish song is hot but they sound a hot mess live

118.

DivaJonelle

Thursday, May 8, 2008 /

Ashanti needs to stop, please.

119.

Enough said

Thursday, May 8, 2008 /

what is going on with usher i just dont understand
i love cherish cd
Nelly song is hot. I WAS OUT IN THE BAY (Bay Bay)

Ashanti is doing her thing
JUNE 3rd
The Declaration

120.

FooFoo

Thursday, May 8, 2008 /

Ashanti and Nelly the song is HOT!

121.

S.D.

Sunday, May 11, 2008 /

The Nelly song is weird…I’m from the Bay… I’m not used to people singing about us like this. Forreal…the only time I’ve heard somebody speak on a hood they aint from like Nelly doing..is Will Smith with Miami LOL … Droop E killz on beatz.. He fly w/ it

I dont really hear the difference in Ashanti so I dont really like the song… Maybe its jus me.

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