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Wednesday, May 28, 2008



♫ John Legend feat. Andre 3000 - Green Light (snippet) - listen
A couple of days ago, our good friends at Rap-Up.com posted a snippet of a new John Legend song from his upcoming third studio album, featuring Andre 3000. I absolutely loved what I heard of the track, and was surprised at the different approach that John is taking this time around. His forthcoming album, due out sometime in September is said to have a different musical sound than his previous two albums. Legend taps friend and collaborator Kanye West, as well as The Neptunes. I can’t wait to hear more material from John. This sounds like it’s gonna be good.
♫ Ciara - Click (full) - listen
Here’s a new song from Ciara. I’m not sure if this is on the new album, but it will appear on the Sex & the City motion picture soundtrack. It sounds like Fergie’s “Glamorous,” produced by Polow Da Don, although it’s written by Rico Love and produced by Salaam Remi. I don’t know, I’m really confused about Ciara’s album right now. It’s a conceptual project, based around 3 seperate disks. It was said that “High Price,” featuring Ludacris, was supposed to be the first single, but later, it was said that it was false. In any event, this new song is pretty cool, nothing to write home about. Ciara’s Fantasy Ride is set to drop at the end of the summer, and Sex & the City will be out this Friday.
♫ Brooke Valentine - Badunkadunk (full) - listen
Check out this new track from Brooke Valentine, “Badunkadunk.” It’s random that this new song has dropped, because after her last project, Physical Education was shelved, I didn’t expect to hear anything else from her, especially since she was dropped from her distribution deal with Virgin Records (even though she is still signed to her independent deal, Subliminal Records). “Badunkadunk” is pretty underwhelming, I’m not too impressed. It’s pretty much a watered down snap R&B record, which I thought we were done with. I think that Brooke can do better than this.
♫ Jordin Sparks & Chris Brown - No Air (Acoustic) (full) - listen
Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown collaborated on the duet “No Air,” which appears on the American Idol winner’s self-titled debut album, in stores now. Upon first hearing the song, I loved it. The chemistry between the two is undeniable. Now comes an acoustic version of the crossover hit. Personally, I’m digging the new version of the song, which has become a popular radio and video favorite. It’s got a great feel to it, and it just gives it a more classic sound. I’m not sure whether or not Jordin plans to rerelease her album (she’s signed to Jive - so there could be a possibility of that) with the new version on it.







111 Comments
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1.
Gareth B
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
Brooke is a waste of time
2.
ND
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
Greenlight is BAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Click sounds like one Fergie tune…..
Didn’t listen to the rest, sorry!
3.
Big M
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
Truly digging the acoustic version of ‘No Air’ - I love the song all over again!
4.
Leelee
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
Brooke hasn’t been out in a min and this is what she comes out with???? smh
5.
OUTSTY
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
click click click FLASSSHH!!
I DIG IT!
6.
notbuyingit
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
@Brian I was told on another website that this was suppose to be on the Sex And The City Soundtrack not her album.
Love John Legends new song, he has never disappointed me yet. I wish those gay rumors would go away.
7.
notbuyingit
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
@Brian I was talking about Ciara but you probably already know that.LOL
8.
.Q.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
Excuse me if I’m wrong or I could just be musically challenged, but the No Air acoustic is the same damn thing as “WITH YOU” CREATIVITY PEOPLE!!!!!!!!
9.
Keonsmommy
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
I”m loving the John Legend song. He never disappoints. If the whole album has this feel it will be great. I can’t wait.
The Ciara track is pretty good too. I also read somewhere that it was for the Sex In The City Soundtrack. It’s nothing spectacular, but it’s alright.
Brooke Valentine. . . NEXT! After all this time she’s gonna put out something like this?? Her sound hasn’t matured at all. Disappointing
I love the new version of No Air. It’s so much more intimate & vulnerable. Love it!
10.
allieyah
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
click does sound like glamorous
all i know i’ll be buying cici’s cd when it comes out
11.
notbuyingit
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
That beat on Brooke’s song is hawt. The song however is garbage. Why does Chris continue to do duets with females that overpower him and prove that he isn’t a good singer? I don’t understand that. Jordin Sparks now Keri Hilson what’s next, he’s going to a duet with Beyonce?! Can he please sit down already.
12.
D
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
JOHN LEGEND…….LOVE IT!!! HOTTT SHYT
CIARA…….BOO!!! SHE GETS ON MY DAMN NERVES
BROOKE…….WTF???
JORDIN…….LOVE IT!!! THE ORIGINAL IS AWESOME AND THIS ONE IS JUST AS FRESH!
13.
knockkey
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
What a different a day make. How come the GOODIES QUEEN can’t get no love in this MUTHER? Keri receive great promote review from you Mr. nonsongwriter leave it to the fans to chose their own opinion. This song is not on FANTASY RIDE . CLICK FLASH is hot , hot. hot. the GOODIES QUEEN sound beautiful with eveybody . 2008 it C- era time /// Let make sure Ciara debut @ PLATINUM first week sales. Buy 5 or more copies of FANTASY RIDE and bring the family to see MAMA I WANT TO SING
14.
SHAN_SHAN
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
brooke velenttine?
hmmm……
…..any other news CL?
15.
nana
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
While I appreciate the new direction John Legend is taking, he may lose is hard core fans. Being one of them, I’m not really feeling Greenlight..sorry John
16.
SHAN_SHAN
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
that no air stuff sounds just like the original… wha d raas? *NEW MUSIC REVIEW*?
17.
emily
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
Mmmmmm, not his fan. By just saw his profile on millionaire&celeb dating site —-”W e a l t h yDater.com”—- last week. It seems he is single
again.
18.
mary-ann
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
i love the ciara track! watch out fergie-LOL!
i thought brooke valentine got DROPPED!?? i like her song. not that bad!
19.
chris
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
GET IT CICI LUVIN DA TRACK AND YEAH ITS FOR SEX AND THE CITY IF U DIDNT KNO PERFECT SONG FOR IT. SHE IMPROVED SO MUCH FROM GOODIES
20.
Ciara - Fantasy Ride (Agosto-Settembre 2008) - Pagina 5 - R&B Junk Forum di Musica: R&B - Hip-Hop - Pop
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
[…] [URL="CONCRETELOOP although it’s written by Rico Love and produced by Salaam Remi. SOURCE __________________ Ultima modifica di FLUORESCENT : Oggi alle ore […]
21.
mary-ann
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
NOT A JOHN LEGEND FAN HE NEEDS MORE LIFE IN HIS SONGS!
22.
Rihanna-wifey
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
leave brian alone! if you could do better, i’d like to visit your blogsite and read your music review!!
the song (click) does kina fit with the movie(sex n the city)!
i applaud ciara for the vocal improvement! funny how much difference 2 albums could make!!!
jordin annoys the FUck outta me! the song is as dry as her man’s elbow!
brooke —-NO NO NO!
J.LEGENED– ????
23.
ClassVixen
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
People are so disrespectful. If you think you can do a better music review then get ya own damn website! At the end of the day you’re still gonna read his blog no matter how much you disapprove of his judgment. DAMN HATERS, jealousy is a disease
24.
JamaicanChick
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
Trust mi mon Jordin Sparks can sing, mi rate her, girl got voice mon
25.
nesia
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
brook give it up
26.
OMAR
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
K. NOT DIGGIN THE CIARA SONG AS MUCH AS I WOULD LOVE TO! I JUS WANNA HEAR THEM BALLADS (if she recorded any)**PROMISE WAS MY CHUNNNEEE** I WANNA HEAR ANOTHER !
27.
Dame(Usher Here I Stand is like Jay z Kingdom Come they grew up but ppl don't understand)
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
Anything with 3000 I love.
I heart Ciara but I am not feeling what she is putting out so far.
I HATE No Air it sound likes Irreplaceable with started Tattoo,With You, and Rihanna Take A Bow.
28.
tankeirot
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
with john legend and three stacks it had to be hottt!!!
29.
Salty
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
NOT A JOHN LEGEND FAN HE NEEDS MORE LIFE IN HIS SONGS!
^^^ Seriously! John Legend’s music is always Dull…..
I’m feeling ciara’s song; can’t wait for her album
Brook valentine’s song is garbage.
30.
kris"e"tina
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
i love how john legend grows with every album, hopefully his true fans can appreciate that and support him with his new material
31.
lali
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
good song for legend
ciara… HIGHT PRICE and now this,
i’m not feeling ciara new album , that’s upset me .
32.
Eve
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
I appreciate John Legend’s talent cuz he’s a real musician and Andre is hot in every way….feeling Green Light.
I LIKES Click…Ciara is doesn’t have a strong voice but something about her voice works with the type of music she does…feeling Click
Brooke….WHO??? Weak track….not feeling Badunkadunk
I like No Air and I love the Acoustic version….why do people expect it to be dramatically different from the original…the only thing they changed is that its now primarily played by guitar….it’s not a remix people.
33.
Dame(Usher Here I Stand is like Jay z Kingdom Come they grew up but ppl don't understand)
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
I agree John Legend falls in the same category as Alicia Keys boring.
34.
carlee
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
She still rocks. I love her music. Just saw her profiile on mililionaire&celeb datiing site “W e a l t h y R o m a n c e. co m” last week. I am wondering what kind of relationship she is looking for on that site.
35.
dale23
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
THAT NEW CIARA “CLICK, FLASH” IS PRETTY HOTT!!!!! AND YALL ALREADY KNOW FANTASY RIDE IZ GON RULE DA CHARTS ‘08-’09!!!!!!!!!
36.
stupidgirl
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
I have the Sex and the City Soundtrack and that Ciara song is NOT on the album…
1. Labels or Love (Fergie)
2. All Dressed In Love (Jennifer Hudson)
3. The Look Of Love -Madison Park vs Lenny B Remix (Nina Simone)
4. New York Girls (Morningwood)
5. All This Beauty (The Weepies)
6. I Like The Way (Kaskade)
7. It’s Amazing (Jem)
8. How Deep Is Your Love (The Bird & The Bee)
9. The Heart Of The Matter (India.Arie)
10. Auld Lang Syne (Mairi Campbell & Dave Francis)
11. Kissing (Bliss)
12. . How Can You Mend A Broken Heart (Al Green featuring Joss Stone)
13. Walk This Way (Run-D.M.C. featuring Steve Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith)
14. Sex and the City Movie Theme (The Pfeifer Broz. Orchestra)
37.
cocoa49
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
ciara, ciara, ciara…..i tried so hard to get into her voice…..i can’t…..i love her as an entertainer, but vocally….nah for me, sorry. now i got into the song she did with 50 but i believe it was the anticiption of seeing the video. it caused a lot of excitement with the rumors, and the half naked scenes with her and 50, but i can not get into now without some good excitement that will generate some interest. she will be around for awhile until some other young female comes along who can sing, dance and have a nice body. right now ciara is the only female displaying some of this.
38.
S.H.E
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
you got that soundtrack listings from wiki-pedia! (there’s only a little difference from that site to mediatake out!) lol!!
the song is cool! i like it alot!
i doubt its on the album probably a bonus track.
39.
denzel
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
i agree with cocoa419!
40.
stupidgirl
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
@38
No stupid…I got that from Amazon.com, but I do have the actual album and it does not have the song on it.
41.
krystal
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
@13 You sound like a huge Ciara fan so let me ask you, do know where i can get the full version of her new song Supernatural? I’m in love with the snippet and Brian hasn’t post it up yet.
42.
MissMikelah
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
John Legen - I really like, wanted to hear more
Ciara - it does sound like Fergie’s song, not crazy about it at all as a single, but a movie soundtrack might work
Jordin & Chris - Over it (I can’t stand that damn song!)
Brooke - the title says enough…wack!
43.
D
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
get it ci. perfect for sex in the city or a movie like that.
44.
notbuyingit
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
I find it interesting how some of y’all say John Legend and Alicia Keys are boring. They are truly talented singers/songwriters and top of that great musicians. If they are so boring, why is that all of sudden black/R&B singers are now trying to get in front of piano. I guess you like the pants sagging, grabbing one’s private, booty shaking, over singing, gyrating in front of children kind of singers. If you do then hey do you, but I prefer people with some actual talent. I’m fan of Alicia and John not a stan there’s a differences.LOL!
45.
Summer_starts_in_24_days
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
That Ci Ci song isn’t on the Sex & the City soundtrack Brian…..
46.
Thunder Thighs
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
John - can do no wrong in my eyes, I love that man!
Ciara - not sure how I feel about it yet. I think it might grow on me, especially since I need a new batch of fun songs to rock to.
Brooke - I didn’t even bother listening to the song based on the title alone. The ONLY song I ever enjoyed from her was “Cover Girl.”
Chris & Jordin - meh… too late, I’m SICK of hearing this song.
47.
Brandon Charles
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
John L-I cannot believe he actually went into the studio and recorded this song. I understand that you want to try new things and switch it up, but this just sounds unbelievable. Never in 2000 years would you expect him to spit a verse like this over a beat like this and not in a good way.
Ciara-I’ve already hated on this song enough for one day to say anything about it. LOL.
Brooke-Well, sorry ladies, but she just set y’all back about 100 years talking about “I don’t want no child support/I just wanna have your baby” and that is where I clicked mute. Terrible, terrible, terrible. I would’ve dropped her, too.
Jordin-It’s a cool version of the song. Nothing to go out and grab if you already have the original though.
48.
PEEPLPAYATTENSHUN
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
*LISTENS TO JOHN LEGEND’S SONG W/ DRE & DOES CUPID SHUFFLE AT DESK*
I LIKE THE SWITCH UP FROM WHAT HE HAS DONE IN THE PAST!
THE CIARA SONG IS COOL, BUT IT MOST DEF SOUNDS LIKE A RIP ON FERGIE’S SONG…IT WORKS I GUESS *SHRUGS*
49.
deV
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
“Im ready to go right now!!!”…. cant stop singing it. RIDICULOUS!!
50.
Dame(Usher Here I Stand is like Jay z's Kingdome Come they grew up and ppl don't understand)
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
@44
There a lot of artist I like that don’t “booty bounce” John Mayer, Jill Scott, Raheem DeVaughn, India and the list goes on but John and Alicia does not do it for me. I have actually cds from both artist
and I listened to them but they just don’t do it for me.
Some of the booty bouncing artist are talented as well.
51.
Jevay
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
Green Light is definitely going to be a favorite of mine…the music, the lyrics…it’s all hott!!
Brooke sit down….
52.
#1
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
honestly ciara is a remake of janet jackson…which is really not working for her, considering that janet has not retired & she’s struggling with her own career..hmm?
Brooke come on now! it seems like her record label has not found “her” yet
John Legend snippet is hotter that the full version of the rest of these songs displayed
lastly jordan sparks, was there really a need? maybe more radio play?grammy? I can’t knock the hustle though….
53.
Ion Care(kids stay in school or others wont r-e-s-p-e, respect you!!!!)
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
boooooooooo all these songs was ass, and who tha hell keep giving brooke whatsherface the time of day for songs WE THE PUBLIC DO NOT CARE ABOUT THIS GIRL, otherwise we would of got her shit the first time around…damnit STOP IT!!!
maybe its me but andre 3000 said maybe 5 words on that song and i dont like it, i usually like john legend people tried to clown me for buying and liking his last cd..it was the shit!!!
54.
Lemarac_qt7
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
I love that Green light.
55.
Javon
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
brian u is stupid as hell how are u confused about ciara’s project its really easy to grasp….if high price is not her fist single its just not wuts confusing about dat…and click will not appear on the album think about the concepts does this song fit in with it..nope its just gon be on the Sex and the City Soundtrack..get yo stuff together..
56.
E=MC2
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
the no air acoustic sounds like the original- its hardly different. I still dont get the hype around Jordin, no air is the only good song ive heard from her.
57.
FeeLitOrGoHome
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
Damn, I feel way too much hate in ppl’s replies…whew! Talk about overwhelming!! Anyway, moving along, moving across…Ciara’s song is hot…feel good song…and Brooke’s song is not bad…just some lyrics in there could easily replaced…but it’s a hot song! Show some love!
58.
Tasia
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
That Ciara song IS NOT on the Sex and The City soundtrack. It’s a generic rip off of Fergie’s “Glamorous Life” and sounds like something Rihanna would sing.
John Legend’s joint is mad hot. I’m curious to see he direction he’ll be taking with this album.
59.
Kelly
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
Ciara needs to quit. She cannot sing at all.
60.
yeah okay
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
WHY EVEN GIVE THE TIME OF THE DAY TO IGGGNNNNORANT SONGS LIKE BADUNKADUNK?? I swear, this site has thousands of readers, that’s how much influence you have, we cant be anti-BET yet promote this. Could we STOP giving free publicity to this kind of fuckery? Thank you.
61.
yeah okay
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
People find Alicia and John BORING, but the SALES speak for themselves, they sell MORE than the vast majority of their counterparts. So yeah, I’d take those “boring” musicians before I’d take any non-singing male and female “singers” who rely SOLELY on their IMAGE to get some shine.
62.
The Real Ciara
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
Thank you for the support fans!
I truly believe that I can’t sing for shit and that I am actually a guy in disguise. I mean, have u seen the size of my boots? Or my Adams apple? They’re huge!!!
Plus, I’m really sorry my new song “Click, Flash” sucks so bad, I keep hiring the worst writers the music industry has ever seen and God bless the people who work the pro-tools to make my voice sound even slightly decent.
Sincerely,
63.
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64.
Jasmin
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
I like that John Legend and andre 3000 ….
65.
Khadijah
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! I am loving that John legend song! And Andre 300 makes it that much better!
By the way… when is OutKast coming out with some new music?? I’m goin thru withdrawals, man.
66.
notbuyingit
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
@60 Well put. I didn’t even think about that. But I do like the beat to the song, but I don’t like the song. They are very anti-BET now that I think about it. Well Concreteloop let’s hear it. Sounding a little hypocritical.
I agree with your #61 as well they call it boring but yet people love it.
@50 If there that talented they wouldn’t need to resort to shaking their behinds. People need to stop supporting this crap. Our children are watching this stuff.
67.
notbuyingit
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
@62 However you are you’re funny, you are just too much. LOL! SMH
68.
DRE-DRE
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
REALLY FEELING JOHN LEGEND HE ALWAYS BRINGS QUALITY MUSIC IT HAS MEANING. I LIKE THAT ITS A HEAD-NODDER AND FOOT TAPPER.
AS FOR MS. VALENTINE, IT BREAKS MY HEART TO HEAR SUCH RUBBISH. DO PEOPLE LISTEN TO WHAT THEY PUT OUT?? SHE SHOULD KNOW FROM PAST FAILURES THAT SHE NEEDS TO CME HARDER. MAYBE GET NEW WRITERS. I DO LIKE THE BEAT HOWEVER. I’LL PROBABLY DOWNLOAD THE INSTRUMENTAL VERSION.
CIARA I’M CONTENT WITH HER SEEMS LIKE I HEARD IT BEFORE BUT…
JORDIN JORDIN JORDIN. I NEED A NEW SONG . NO MATTER HOW MANY VERSIONS SHE PUTS OUT IM STILL OVA IT. SHE’S REALLY MILKING THIS AIR THING. LOVE U BABE BUT I NEED MORE.
69.
Have Not Thought of a New User Name
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
You have to be in a certain mood to listen to John Legend, because at times he can come off boring (and I am a fan). I think the song is catchy I can see it getting stuck in my head, and me singing it.
I think Brooke is a good singer, it’s just that her label is making her sing songs like the ones on the radio and I don’t think that’s her style. But yes the song sucks.
70.
Michael
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
I love Brooke and the track is great in my opinion, plus she actually has talent and can sing… The song, i believe, is just to create a buzz or is something for us to listen to while we wait. It is not the first single to her new album, but she still has a bunch to give
You just gotta wait and have patience cuz she is a great person with great talents. Check out her myspace for all the latest:
http://www.myspace.com/brookevalentine
Thanks…
71.
Have Not Thought of a New User Name
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
Dead at # 62. lol
72.
Kia Carter--Beyonce Does Not Dress For Your Pleasure
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
John Legend….It was just okay, nothing to run and tell people about.
Ciara….Honey, get it together!! Wow, she is so predictable..nothing special. She can’t sing to me at all, all I see is a bootleg Janet. But remember “Who cares about talent nowadays??”
Brooke V…..She IS from my hometown (HOUSTON), but HELL NO. She needs to give it a rest..what a shame to us.
Jordin….I’m not even going to attempt to listen.
73.
Sandy
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
Brooke— i’m sure if dat Brooke song was sung by someone else that’s really popular, like Beyonce, then y’all be bumping and grinding to it. If you dont believe in her then you’ll never like a song, but if you find out how good that girl is, then you’ll be happy to hear anything from her.
Jordin— i dont know about you, but it doesn’t sound too much different from the original, then song was basically already acoustic, just not the beat so much.
74.
Lil CiCi
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
smh… some of u haters ain’t worth shit cuz ciara has been in da game 4 da past almost 5 years and still shittin on u hatin hoez. and da lame comments like “another remake of janet” y’all need to hop off of dat shit and her clit. wtf? now janet is a legend and an icon but don’t be fuckin bitchin all dat nonsense that ain’t got nuthin to do wit ciara. 2008-2009 ciara FANTASY RIDE will hit STORES !!! i love da song big sis!!
75.
Melody
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 /
I have consistently been uninterested in hearing anything that comes out from any mainstream artist, lately. It is not about being jealous or hating on someone. I feel the music industry standard are so flat and predictable. It is like groundhogs day with the reoccurring beats and melodies and lackluster vocal delivery. That energy flows right through the toxicity of BET and MTV and into the minds and souls of OUR community and videos are all about bling song and clubs song. Save our child. I hope the Music Industry can learn to step back from sex sells. Help nourish our child and community with positive images. Much Love
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