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Thursday, May 22, 2008



♫ Usher - Revolver (full) - listen
Here’s a bonus track from Usher’s upcoming release, Here I Stand which will hit stores next Tuesday. I’m loving his vocal delivery on the song, as well as the production, but it’s something about Usher’s material that I’m just not getting. I haven’t really liked much of the writing that I’ve heard on the album. This song is very well put together, and actually fits in well with the rest of the album. If you’re digging, pick up your copy on the 27th.
♫ LL Cool J feat. Lil’ Mo - I Cry (full) - listen
Check out this new track from LL Cool J’s next album, Exit 13, which is set to hit stores July 8th. LL Cool J seems back to be going back to his old sound with this new track, but it’s funny - it sort of reminds me of Ja Rule’s song, of the same title, which also shares the same collaborator, Lil’ Mo, whose last album didn’t do so well. Exit 13 will be LL Cool J’s final album on Def Jam. Did anyone remember Todd Smith?
♫ Janet Jackson - Luv (full) - listen
I guess Def Jam listened up and realized the fans wanted “Luv” as Janet’s official third single, not “Can’t B Good.” I’m glad that Janet is doing this for the next single, it’s just a great song. She recently performed the new single on Ellen (click here to watch the performance). I’m super pleased with this decision. Hopefully this can push Discipline a little more, as well as the announcement of her new tour. Janet will start in Vancouver, Canada on her Rock Witchu tour. Should be interesting.
♫ Nas - N.I.G.G.E.R. (The Slave & The Master) (full) - listen
New music from Nas. The album, which was originally supposed to be called Nigger, has been pushed back several times, and now we’ve learned that it’s no longer the title. Although Nas is spitting real talk on this new track, it’s not grabbing me at all. Nas released a statement earlier this week, but some folks are just not sold. Did Nas really decide to change the title of his album? Or was there a little push from the label?







76 Comments
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1.
Armon
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
iM loViN ThaT nAS rEcoRd……tHe rEaleSt RaPper iN The GaMe………Lil mO sOunDs aMAzinG oN tHat Ll RecORd…….uShEr iS pLAyEd OuT……iM tIrEd Of HiM alrEady aNd Tha aLbUm aInt even dRoPPeD…….JAnEt You HAd yO sHiNe Ya LiGht Is DIM NoW……giVe uP aLrEaDy!!!!
2.
Ricky
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
2ND!
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Finally, Janet getting the boost that she needs…Too bad Discipline didn’t sale..
Usher - I was disappointed with his album…Confessions>>>>>Here I Stand
3.
dee
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
I loooooooooove LUV!! After Rollercoaster.
Usher’s song is dope but lmfao Brian you are certainly some kind of “jeanius” if you can figure out what the hell he is saying to judge the lyrical content rofl.
I love NaS… and that song is the truth.
LL Cool J.. NEXT.
4.
Bri
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
I love Usher and Nas, good music
5.
Nothing But Love
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
Yesssss Janet release “Luv”….thats a good move thats a hawt summer song.
LL and Lil Mo…. The song aounds alright i like Lil mo’s voice.
6.
sunofmoon22
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
Like his previous albums, ushers album is good, but not great, somethin to listen o when you are just chillin or in the goin for a drive, I will most likely buy the album
next Tuesday.
7.
sunofmoon22
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
*listen to*
*in the car goin for a drive*
was typing too fast!
8.
Dame
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
LL still rap why don’t someone tell him to retire.
Usher I am refusing to listen to it.
Janet song sounds good
Nas great song
9.
SHON
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
i love my baby L.L. with his sexy self.
10.
Nothing But Love
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
@ #10 aka JUJU
Please GTFOH with that crap its so annoying… no one cares about your damn website
11.
Eve
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
Usher: I like his vocals on this too…
LL Cool J: Not really feeling but he still FINE AS HELL…even with him pushing 40!
Janet: LUV= HOTNESS
NAS: Lyrical genius… The’ Realest MC!
12.
Lullaby
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
That’s wiser Nas, that’s a wiser way to deliver the message, instead of the other song. Great job!
13.
prettygood
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
She still rocks. I love her music.
14.
MissEnvied
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
Todd Smith can do no wrong in my eyes so of course I like the track w/Mo’.
I’m hella excited Janet decided on Luv to be the next single…I must play that record hundreds of times a day on repeat “I’m just caught in a wreck, I’m a mess”!!!!!!!
15.
H-Town Chic***
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
I’m so glad that “LUV” is going to be a single!!!! That’s gonna be a hot summer song!!!!
16.
Scooby
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
i don’t think it matters about Janet’s sales at this point. She is a legend adn has nothing to prove. I am looking foward to the tour and I have been killing LUV since her Ellen performance. That LL Cool J song is hot! Especially anything with Lil’ Mo on it is the truth! Her last cd Pain and Paper was very underrated!
17.
E=MC2
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
Looove Luv, such a cute fun song.
18.
Rake
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
Nas changed the title of his album…I remember having some cynical reason as to why…I’d thought something about it being a ploy to get back to #1 but I’ve forgotten it now…oh well…
As for Janet and LL, I am amazed how you can talk about absolutely nothing, Brian. Seriously. Not dissing you, but music now is really dismal and the fact that you can pull a sentence out of your butt just to get this stuff on the screen…well, it amazes me. Although, I have no idea what you said about Usher.
19.
Ladyssolady
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
That Nas song is sooo hot! I think I still like the other one better, tho.
20.
Lola AM
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
Usher-I’m disappointed in his album, he took enough time off to get it right.
Janet-I’m normally not a Janet fan, but I actually liked Discipline. Luv was one of the best songs on the cd, so I am glad somebody finally wisened up.
LL-sigh…didn’t even bother to listen, but I still have much respect for him
Nas-I still haven’t opened the last cd I bought of his
21.
Jewel 1
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
Luv!!! One of my favorites on Janet’s Album! Go Janet!
22.
peppychick
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
Usher- Nice. I like.
LL cool J and lil Mo- lil’Mo sings beautifully on this track. I’m not really feeling the rap part, but if I listened again maybe it will grow on me.
Janet- Luv excellent choice it’s going to be Hott on the radio!
Nas- Preach the truth my brotha!
23.
j.a.c.
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
I too am disappointed in Usher’s album. I will buy it for collection sake however. He had more than enough time to get it together.
24.
jason
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
oh pliz!luv aint duin shit for ms janet,it was already rlzd on urban radios and failed 2 make any impact
never letchu go is da only song that can revive janet’s poor album sales,the song can make people go to stores and cop that album,its a smash and i dopnt know why ms janet and def jam are failin 2 c it….
even 2nite is beter than luv,sumtimes artists deserve 2 flop 4 failin 2 get it right in dis industry
there’s no way am copin usher’s album,am done tired of luv in dis club already and the materials that came out so far are wack
25.
Dawo
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
OMG I can not wat to see the Video of Janet”s Luv:)
this is the Perfect Summer Track:)
Good choice JJ
26.
DOB
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
I like the Usher and LL Cool J tracks
Glad Def Jam is going with LUV
*walks right past Nas track*
27.
Andre Le Dale
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
Ok Janet it’s about time!
28.
KEEPSITREAL
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
JANET needs to stop all that phucking, sucking and listen to her fans more often. That feedback was not a choice song for introducing the album. The name of the album is stupid. I do not think love is the summer song……………This Can’t Be Good is a much stronger song. Luv will only go to like 40 on the charts…not thats its a bad song, but people are tired of her damn WHISPER tracks…sing betch.
29.
JamieD
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
Janets LUV is a strong track!
If this does not put her back to #1,
somethin REAL fishy is going on!
30.
JamieD
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
keepsitreal LOL
feedback is classic janet and was the best choice
to introduce the album
**rolls eyes**
31.
Queen Dee
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
The real title of that song doesn’t have the slave and the master in it. Illseed at All Hip Hop says he added it and everyone’s just been running with it since then. It’s on his rumors section.
32.
imjust2crunk
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
Lil Mo is sooooooooooooooooooo UNDERRATED!!!!
33.
LuvsIt
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
SOOO glad Jan is releasing LUV!! That was my shit from day one! Can’t wait for the tour! Ti
34.
sylenna j
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
Lil Mo be SANGING….she is a beast on the vocals…one of my top 5 from the 2000 era.
35.
LuvsIt
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
SOOO glad Jan is releasing LUV!! That was my shit from day one! Can’t wait for the tour! Tix go on sale in 6 days for those part of th fan club! Start transferring funds in those accouns folks! lol
36.
NaijaQT
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
The slave and the Master is an example of why Nas is one of the greatest MC’s of all time! Love the message behind the song!!
Janet single is an instant hit…I always liked the song!
Usher and LL, I’ll have to check back later.
37.
TeTe(didnt feel like loggin in)
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
not feeling the usher track…suprisingly his album turned out OK.not nearly as good as CONFESSIONS but its cool
i wonder why he chose lil mo for this track….
janet jackson,whateva
i cant wait to see the outcome of this nas album…controversy!
38.
Free
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
Janet is doing the damn thing! I dont know why ppl have under-estimated this woman. She is a true artist and great in all she touches…she is moving back to the top where she belongs! GO JJ! Cant wait to see you on tour!
39.
Malcolm
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
NAs’ song is fire, he always comes correct on the lyrical tip :
“You are the slave and the master,
what you looking for?
you the question and the answer”
so true
40.
algie
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
get it janet.i love this song and the routine to it is off the chain. i hear ya ll and lil mo and i like usher’s song as well.he definitely came with it on here i stand
41.
AD
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
@20
Boy are u missin out. Nas is the truth…
42.
Angelica
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
THE HATAS ON MISS JACKSON, BUT THEY CAN BACK DA FUK OFF!!
43.
keystar.
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
Ohhh…I had to comment on this one! Janet: LUV is hotter than fish grease! I will be definitely rockin this one.
44.
tjack25
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
So much of Usher’s album has leaked its unreal. By the time May 27th comes there probably will be no reason to actually BUY the album. So far “Trading Places” has been my favorite track.
Although I do like “Can’t B Good”, it is a better decision to go with “Luv” for the summer.
45.
KNOWN
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
YEESSS JANET, I LUV ‘LUV’ THANK GOD, NO PEOPLE GO BUY THAT CD, ITS GREAT!
46.
Ms.CoNgo
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
Usher- not really feeling this song..but i like the song with Jay-Z and everything else. I think the new Cd will be good.
Nas- he is my favorite MC of all time. With Nas it’s not about the money it’s about making real music. He’s cds just have wonderful melodies they aren’t like a typical hip hop albums. I think he may come hard on this one especially with the messages. Lyrically Nas is a genius hands down. Loves it lol
Janet Jackson- even though she irks me at times and i still haven’t bought that Discipline album. She is a legend and there would not be all these Ciara’s, Beyonce’s the list goes on without her. Btw why do we tell Janet to sit down and retire, while Madonna’s old ass is still making bubble gum music. And Janet is wayy more talented to me than Madonna’s fake and rude ass. Black people let’s stop putting down our own artists. I actually like this Luv song. I will say though i miss JJ…from the “Janet” cd era..early 90’s Poetic Justice Janet lol. I need her to bring that back one time.
LL- i didn’t even listen to the song. sorry
47.
tjack25
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
@46
Thats why I LOVE Nas so much as well. He’s not trying to out “bling” you. Not trying to impress you with his Maybachs, video vixens, or make it rain (Although he did have to do it big in the “Hate Me Now” video). He simply gives you str8 hip-hop music with a message. The reason why hip-hop became hip-hop.
48.
Jessica
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
Usher song sounds ok..
49.
Lola AM
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
@ 44 Usher’s WHOLE album leaked
50.
CelticWorld
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
NAS is da TRUTH. He’s probably the only rapper who will make you think.
The Janet song is fiyah. Some of the songs I heard sound like “fun boy” music. This song is actually one I can rock when I drive. Wassup with all these fewls tellin her to sit down? She still looks hot…
51.
jscene
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
Janet = I love it, good move! That’s a hot cd…
Nas = Interesting?
LL/ Lil Moe = It’s hot.
52.
Tweetie_Bird
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
Thank GAWD Island/Def Jam finally got a clue and decided to release “Luv” as Janet’s next single. IMO, it’s one of the best songs on her new album. It’s a catchy summer jam and a real car-knocker. “Can’t Be Good” was aiight, but a bit too chill for my taste, esp. for this time of year. Plus, judging from Janet’s performance on the Ellen show, “Luv” will be a great song to see her do live on her upcoming tour.
Of course, LL Cool J will always be ma boi … I pretty much dig anything he puts out. Bonus points if he does the music video with his shirt off! (LOL) I’m not a die-hard Nas fan, but hats off to him for stepping outside of the box with this new track. So much hip-hop on the radio rite now is about stippers and clubs, it’s nice to see someone spitting lyrics that actually MEAN something, for a change.
53.
Intrigue216
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
Love the Nas track…
54.
MissMikelah
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
The Usher track is cool, better than the rest of the crap of songs I heard, but it’s missing something. LL & Mo, I like that (Why does LL have to remind us how long he’s been in the game all the time with his album titles? We know already!) Yes i’m loving the Janet single (haven’t heard the entire album, but I like what i’ve heard so I may buy it) NAS track sounds like a intro to the album, He really shoulda stuck to his guns and kept the name, it would have made the impact he was looking for, it’s not going to be the same…he should just come out and say the label made him change it.
55.
i love Ushers New ft. song
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
i LOVE uSHER’S NEW SONG…..
56.
dee
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
@ 54..
He basically did say that… When he stated that everyone knows what the real name of the album is in the statement that he gave.
57.
lil hunnie
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
I’m glad Def jam decided to make “Luv” Janet’s third single. I just hope the video for this song isn’t as bad as rockwitchu that video liked as if everyone was high
58.
Jamie872006
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
I love Janet song luv
LL Cool J yea it does song like Ja Rule.
Usher I just no he will not be able to top Confessions.
59.
Da HotTeSt cHiC iN da GaME
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
USHER ~ Revolver was iight, but I expect more from Ush, since he’s a vet in this music game
LL Cool J ~ Uncle L is not the future of the funk . . . . and he needs to chillllllllllllll, hit da road L . . . . he still can get my head spruuuuuuuungggg!! I love Mr. Smith wit his sexy self, but know when to say when. UGH
JANET ~ I love Discipline and I hop eLuv gives it the boost it need to get some attn
NAS ~ I am the biggest Nas fan, so of course I love his song! Not only because I’m a fan, but also because he spit a hott 16 !
60.
Outagetcha
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
Janet’s song is good. The rest suck. But LL is always fine as hell.
61.
getitright
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
cop that nas get hip to some real music not that bubble gum sh*t y’all normally listen to…
62.
archera
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
Usher’s album is straight fire! Listen to the whole thing on MTV.com on the leak!
63.
the floacist
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
YES, RELEASE THAT LUV SINGLE JANET!!!! I’m caught in a mess I’m a wreck…or whatever she said, lol. I too hope the video is nice, the Rock Wit U music video was wack as hell. They use that song to sell lotion!!! lol. LUV has a lot of potential. I was like WTF @ Can’t B Good.
64.
BadGirl23
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
Yeah JJ, that Luv is the truth yaaaaaay
Usher - This song is catchy
Nas- Fire
LL - Didn’t listen but I like Lil Mo so I’ll have to save it.
65.
Dyvinesun
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
“Luv” was my fav song when i heard it on the album sampler before the release
Nas - I got this on my ipod already classic
LL - I respect him as a legend but come on man does the hip hop really need another album from you. I don’t get why people get on Jay and say he old and dated but LL get a pass? Let some new talent come out.
66.
Bobby
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
Get Um’ Janet! I’ve loved this song ever since you guys first posted it back in January/February && still do. Glad shes releasing it, but IMO it should have been released the same time as Feedback for better sales. That way if someone wasn’t feeling either which or they could have still been pleased with the product.
67.
dounamis
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
I Love it!!!!!! Janet is doing the damn thing!!! This is undeniable RAW TALENT!
Bravo…. Wow… Go on girl wit ur bad self.
One
68.
TRUTHFULLYCUTE08
Thursday, May 22, 2008 /
SORRY USHER I WILL NOT BE BUYING YOUR ALBUM…
LL COOL J GOOD TRY BUT I RATHER HEAR “I NEED LOVE” AND “LOVE YOU BETTER…
JANET JACKSON I HEARD “LUV” B4 FROM HER AND I DO LIKE THIS SONG IT’S CUTE,
NAS IS DEEP SO IT’S HIM
69.
damien84
Friday, May 23, 2008 /
when is B releasing new music these tired ass artist
70.
Sam
Friday, May 23, 2008 /
Janet love it BUT so bubble gum shes 40+ yrs old;.. time to step up game cause CIARA Is 1 2stepping all over her dancing songs and everything.
Usher I like it
Lil mo is back ll … like it
N NAs is ok… I guess its a meaning but hate the N word!
71.
Bouga
Friday, May 23, 2008 /
I like the Nas track…..the LL Cool J is good too, I like Lil’ Mo’s voice.
72.
DH
Friday, May 23, 2008 /
Janet’s “Luv” is my favorite song right now, #1 single material. Every time it comes on the radio, I have to move LOL
73.
Islandchick_Bri
Friday, May 23, 2008 /
Not feelin Revolver
Trading places seems to be the best so far….
LL’s song is ok, though I’d like to hear some new material frm Lil Mo’
Def Jam finally got it right! They should’ve released ‘Luv’ frm the jump, it is by far my fav. song on the album, ‘Cant be good’ is kool but too mellow IMO
74.
Anonymous
Friday, May 23, 2008 /
Check out USHERS SONG WILL WORK FOR LOVE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
75.
Anonymous
Friday, May 23, 2008 /
CHECK OUT WHATS YOUR NAME BY USHER FT. WILL I AM
USHERS ALBUM IS HOT YOU JUST NEED TO LISTEN TO HIS MUSIC, COMING FROM THE RIGHT SOURCE …….(LOVE CL BUT BUT WHEN IT COMES TO MUSIC I ALWAYS HAVE TO GO ELSEWHERE TO HEAR THE HOT STUFF…)
I’M DEFINATELY BUYIN HIS ALBUM AFTER WHAT HEARD SO FAR…..
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