♫ THE NEW MUSIC REVIEW ♫
Tuesday, July 8, 2008



♫ Keri Hilson feat. Timbaland - Return the Favor (snippet) - REMOVED
Check out this snippet of Keri Hilson’s “Return the Favor,” which was originally supposed to be the first single from her debut album, In A Perfect World…, which is set to hit stores on September 23rd. I think that they didn’t go with this song because it’s similarities to “The Way I Are,” but I love the song all the same. I’m really excited about Keri’s album. She just shot the video for her first single, “Energy” in LA. It was directed by Melina.
♫ Joe - Beautiful (full) - listen
Here’s some new music from one of my favorite R&B crooners in the game, Joe. “Beautiful” is apparently some new material from his upcoming project. I actually was a huge fan of his last album, Ain’t Nothin’ Like Me, which didn’t really perform well from what I remember. “Beautiful” is a cool track though. I think Joe just needs more of a push from his label in order to get his project out there.
♫ Jordin Sparks feat. Beyond Belief - One Step At A Time (Remix) (full) - listen
I believe “One Step At A Time” is Jordin Sparks’s third single from her album, which has been doing really well since the release of the Chris Brown duet, “No Air.” Jordin has been looking stellar recently as well. This is the official remix for the new single, produced by Kwame.
♫ Karina Pasian - Slow Motion (Spanish Version) (full) - listen
Many have been calling new artist and Def Jam signee Karina Pasian a child prodigy. Not only does she have a beautiful voice, plays piano, and now she’s creating even more of a case by singing in differently languages! I cannot deny it - she has an absolutely beautiful voice. Karina’s debut album, First Love is set to drop August 19th, and she just dropped her second single, “Can’t Find the Words,” and it was the single of the week on iTunes.








76 Comments
1.
nevstarr
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
liking the keri hilson song… not as good as energy tho.
2.
King DJ
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
First Comment Keri is doing her thang!
3.
King DJ
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
Dang I can never be #1
4.
mphsmade
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
the keri song is hot… but kinds sounds like something off of Destiny’s Child “Survivor” album..
5.
BeeKizzle
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
so the spanish version isn’t showing
6.
ShellyLuvMusic
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
ITS OK I GUESS IM MUST BE BORED LOL BUT I LOVE MUSIC
7.
ShellyLuvMusic
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
AN YEAH KERI SONG IS FIRE TO BAD ITS A SNIPPIT
8.
Tony the Tiger
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
I’m feeling Joe’s track….I am soo tired of Jordin Sparks especially that song “No Air”…just stop breathing..Hell…..Keri Hilson need to go ahead and release her album early before her whole album will be leaked b4 Sepetember 23rd….Karina….who is she???
9.
love_
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
love love love Keri Hilson….. I just hope they dont release all her music before it drops.
10.
Sharonda
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
Slightly bored with Keri.I use to like her music, but kind of bored me.
Karina’s song is cute (googled it to listen to it since zshare trippin).She has a nice voice.
Jordin’s vocals are diggable.
Joe is slept on!That’s my dude.
11.
Prince Nana.™
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
I Love Keri Hilson Cant Wait For The Album…
I’m A Fan Of Joe Don’t Care What Anyone Says I’m Feeling The
New Song “Beautiful”… Its About Time I Was Waiting For Something
New From This Guy…
Not Really Feeling Jordin Sparks New Single Its Cute Tho… It Sounds Like
A Song I Heard Before…
12.
yes
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
i love karina, cant wait for her album
she sings “16 at war”
13.
My V-O-T-E matters
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
keris song is nice.
love me some joe
jordan- hate no air, this ones ok though
14.
My Name is Hancock, and I Drink and Stuff.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
Karina ain’t doin nothin singin in Spanish. Let’s see that scrape drop a jawn in Swahili. Then I’ll be impressed.
15.
~*aShLeY*~
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
man i love keri hilson i really hope this girl blows up cuz she has talent unlike man celebrities out there today she can sing, write, and she’s got style not to mention she is frickin gorgeous
16.
Jessica
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
I’m not feelin’ Keri Hilson or her music..
I love Joe.. Can’t wait
I like Jordin Sparks..
I also like Karina..
17.
RaDi0*K00L
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
Brian…
how come u didnt post the new Solange song “ToldYaSo”?
im suprised i havent seen it on CL…
18.
Jeffer
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
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19.
Khia Fan (R-E-S-P-E Respect Me!!)
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
KERI SONG NOT BAD….BUT SHE AINT NEARLY AS TALENTED AS THE OTHER FEMALE SINGERS TIM USED TO WORK WITH, BEFORE HE SOLD OUT TO WHITE CORPORATE AMERICA. THE FINAL NAIL IN THE COFFIN WAS WHEN HE WORKED WIT DOSE CORNY LAMEASS ONE REPUBLIC. HE DIGUSTS ME DESE DAYS PRETENDING TO BE SEXY ON TRACKS WHEN HE A FAT SLOB. TIMBALAND IS A SAD SAD CASE CUZ HIS PRODUCTION QUALITY HAS GONE DOWN, AND NOTHING LIKE WAT HE DID IN THE 90′S.
20.
Tyson
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
Joe is one of the coldest dudes vocally in the Game!. Dude is so so underated! I dont think his label promotes him well at all. Just keep putting out the real R&B Joe!
21.
shawnee
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
GO KERI!!!!!!
22.
Shorty
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
I’m loving the Keri & Joe song. Jordan is ok
23.
Shorty
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
to #19 tim is still doing his thing. That is your opinion…
24.
Pixie
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
Brian’s reviews..ehhhhhhhhh….need work!
25.
Dame(I Just have one thing to say)
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
I am a huge Joe fan and I like this Beautiful but I loooooove the other Beautiful form his My Name Is Joe cd that one is fire. His voice is so beautiful I am so mad he didn’t blow up.
Karina I heard her sing on the radio and I was sold on her from that day I am buying her cd.
26.
ThatGirlLinda (CL for Change)
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
Girl those aren’t reviews they are opinions. Now I’m not really feeling Keri I only see her on here I never see her on Billboard and plus I didn’t feel that energy song either.. I want to her more rnb if I want to listen to pop I’ll stick with B and Rhianna… Although Keri can sing still not interested.. When she was on BET I couldn’t really get her personality.
Joe- love him he always comes with it that last cd was gooddddddddd… RNB at it’s finest.
Jordin- has a great voice I wish it was rnb though
27.
Lady Architect
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
I like the Keri Hilson song, but I am really hoping that her whole album is not produced by Timb cause all his tracks are sounding the same and his voice is getting very annoying on everyone’s tracks.
28.
Richaay
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
Keri’s song is hot!
29.
MS ROCHELLE
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
#4, that Keri Hilson song does sound like some throwback Destiny Child. Not really feeling it and Tim needs to realize that its his production skills that make a track hot not that ghastly singing.
Yo #19, you keep me in stitches, but I have to say that I am a Onerepublic fan (the front man can sing).
Joe–yes, a true vocalist has returned. This man is fan-friggin-tastic. He is so underappreciated. I was praying he would come back and not disappear into oblivion like Carl Thomas.
Jordin Sparks remix is not awful but its not great. I think the original version is better and suits her image and age.
30.
Dame(I Just have one thing to say)
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
@29 I love Carl Thomas too he really disappeared Diddy really let him get away. I still listen to Emotional and his 2nd cd his voice is beautiful too.
31.
nolachick
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
@30 you are so right, but does anybody notice that diddy has recycled all his old artist in for new ones( faith evans= cherri dennis, 112= day 26, total=danity kane, carl thomas= donnie etc.) when the record sales slow down, he just throws them to the back instead of supporting and getting their game back up. joe’s last album was hotttt. i can’t believe no one isn’t feeling him.
32.
MzTrici
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
Only listened to Joe’s (all time favorite R&B male singer), and I loved it.
33.
H-Town Chic***
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
I like Karine song @ war at 16. I far from that age yet I can relate lol. Her vocal aren’t that strong but she seems talented best wishes to her.
34.
Khia Fan (R-E-S-P-E Respect Me!!)
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
JOE ALWAYS BRINGIN THE HEAT!!!!!!!!!
35.
BLISS
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
i love joe!
36.
KEEPIN IT REAL
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
I like jordin’s song!!!
37.
*CALI BABY*
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
Keri Hilson and Karina’s music is just greatness and love their voices.I’m always inspired when finished listening to their songs.
38.
E
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
Brian is the only person in the world looking forward to Keri’s album lol. I think she is so overrated. And why is he saying that Jordin’s album has been doing well since ‘No Air’? It was doing well before that when the first single ‘Tattoo’ blew up.
39.
Khia Fan (R-E-S-P-E Respect Me!!)
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
@38, BRIAN THUNK MISSY GOT 2 HITS OFF OF HER NEW ALBUM (CHING A LING AND SHAKE YOUR POM POM) WEN DEY FLOPPED.
40.
Dame(I Just have one thing to say)
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
Lol at E I agree is their anything that Keri do that Brian doesn’t like? She is in the Nas video but I couldn’t really hear her over Nas rapping.
41.
Nick
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
Im not sure wat 2 say about this Keri Hilson chik-JOES SONG IS BLAZZZZZIN HOTTTT!!!! (as always) hes a great-real true R&B artist/Jordin Sparks is great 2 me as well, the new chik seems very talented, its jst IDK, Alicia Keys type style, it aint gna fly 2 well…BUT shes good-
42.
!watevaisayistrue!
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
#19 and #38 go suck out ya moms yall mad ignorant hatin n shyt yall probably the same ppl working at wendy’s with no life………TIMBALAND:IS THE ONLY PRODUCER THAT IS WORLD WIDE…….AND KERI IS A BREATHE OF FRESH AIR….YALL….stay stuck on beyonce rihanna…….yeah wateva…..beyonce is ight….but needs a change….Rihanna comes out every year with 1 BIG SONG AND THEN SHE’S GONE……how many ppl in the streets know of rihanna before umbrella?……exactly it took her 3 ALBUMS TO GET RECONITION…and keri has had buzz off of no SINGLES AND/OR ALBUMS SO YEAH…….TO HELL WIT BOTH OF YOU………..Its sad that 80% of us black ppl are fucked up and hate and are ignorant….#19 you say that timb sold out cuzz he wanted to try and do sumthing different?……..why cuzz he didnt have naked ass girls talkin bout’ he’d fuck and do drugs???….ITS CALLED GROWTH SOMETHING THAT U NEED TO DO…yeah u need 2 go check the charts boo……one republics song was #1 for like 11 weeks……..ANYWOO……I said what I said and if u dont like oh well…….i dont state opinions……I STATE FACTS…………………………..SMOOCHEZZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
43.
Ashley
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
Keri Hilson… who is she? She cannot outshine beyonce neither is Ashanti.
44.
Khia Fan (R-E-S-P-E Respect Me!!)
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
@42, WOW I SEE THE SHORT BUS DIDNT COME BY UR WAY DIS MORNING!! IM NOT HATIN ON ANYONE!! PLEASE LAY OFF THE CRACK.
BUT……COMPARE THIS TO ANYTHING TIM EVER PRODUCED FOR AALIYAH (RIP) OR TWEET OR NICOLE WRAY OR MISSY IN THE 90′S AND U KNOW WAT I MEAN. HE WAS HOT BACK THEN BUT NOW HIS ASS BE WATERIN DAT SHYYT DOWN.
CLASSIC TIM PRODUCED TRACKS:
ONE IN MILLION
IF YOUR GIRL ONLY KNEW
4 PAGE LETTER
WE NEED A RESOLUTION
MORE THAN A WOMAN
MAKE IT HOT
OOPS (OH MY)
THE RAIN (SUPA DUPA FLY)
SHES A BITCH
ALL N MY GRILL
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW….COMPARE DOSE CLASSICS TO THIS OR EVEN JUSTIN TIMBER-FAKE AND DAT LAMEASS IM BRINGIN SEXYBACK SHYT. TIMBO WAS COOL BACK THEN BUT NOW HE GOOFY AS FUCK, TALKIN ALL DAT “STUCK ON MA ELEVATOR” SHIT.
45.
Khia Fan (R-E-S-P-E Respect Me!!)
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
….AND KANYE IS KILLIN TIMBO RITE NOW AND HAS BEEN 4 THE LAST FOUR YEARS IN PRODUCING TRACKS.
46.
luvs2speakhermind
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
I’m glad there’s more people on here who say that they aren’t feelin’ Keri either, not to bring negativity, it’s just that I thought I was the only one LOL!
Something about her I just do not care for. I don’t find her attractive, she’s light and has light eyes… that’s about it. She can sing, but I’m not too impressed by her voice and her songs are too luke warm for me.
I don’t care for Karina Pastrian either. She sounds like all the girls from my high school in chorus class (I graduated a few months ago)
The Joe song… it bored me. Sorry CL not really feelin’ these tracks.
47.
mofo
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
I am a timb fan, and if you’ve seen Keri in the studio, she is a beast (most of the clutch is). But, sadly - I am getting tired of timb, and I’ve been waiting on Keri stuff for a while but a release in Sept for anyone is a bad idea. As 85 other artists are dropping their material the same month.
48.
CINDERELLA
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
allll for number 42…TIMB is amazing…90% of everything he touches turns to gold…..justin, nelly furtado, madonna, one republic..and now keri!….lets not forget aaliyah, missy is producin shit for other ppl now…but she started and still works wit TIMBALAND!….he did not sell out…he grew ….he is smart..and talented…his album was/ is fire…like every single track is amazing…stop hatin…give respect where its due..and TIMB deserves it!!
49.
Jamie872006
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
Keri Hilson song is good.
Joe is okay.
Karian song it is not working, can’t hear anything.
50.
Sweetp
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
I love Joe song & what he singing . Its R& B music with substance. Ppl like him are not getting their shine like there are suppose to. I like him & I like Avant. Those are some R&B crooners.
51.
CINDERELLA
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
joe is sweet…but he has always kinda bored me……he song grows on you….but it never catches my attention at first….
52.
Dame(I Just have one thing to say)
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
What happen to Donnell Jones? I love his music too
53.
Khia Fan (R-E-S-P-E Respect Me!!)
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
AAAAAAAAAAND TIM NEED 2 STOP WORKIN WIT SO MANY CRACKERS (A FEW LIKE MADONNA IS AIGHT CUZ SHE MA GURL!!) AND NEGLECTING HIS OWN. I CUD CARE LESS WAT YALL SAY CUZ I LOVE MY PEOPLE!!!! STOP DICKRIDING JUSTIN AND ONEREPUBLIC AND ALL DOSE OTHER CORNY ASS YT DUDES.
54.
Pretty4261
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
Loveeeeeeeeeee Joe’s new song!!! Looking forward to his album. Not feeling Keri’s song and Karina’s didn’t open.
55.
Jay
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
Glad to hear some real R&B from Joe.
56.
Ashley
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
I agree with number 46. Keri Hilson is not going to do well regardless of the good songs that she has right now. I’m not really impress with. She does not have the star quality that i have seen so far with the other female RandB singers. But i applaud her for writing great songs.
57.
DAMMIT WEBBIE I AINT YA MOMMA!!!!!! INDEPENDENT MY ASS!!!!!!
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
I don’t see the big hype about Keri Hilson’s music! I will give it to her that she can write songs but that is where it ends!
She has a marketable look and her voice is generic….just like every other chick that is either hot or up and coming now!
That is why I like Jordin Sparks and Karina Pasian! They both are talented young women ( their voices are sick!!!!) that create positive music!
58.
Sanaa
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
Karina is such a talented young lady. I can’t hear the spanish version since I’m at work…but the english version is beautiful! Wonderful melody, great message…good luck to you girl!!!
59.
crunkpoet
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
umm a review is an opinion..i’ve never known a music review to be about facts…
60.
be4real
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
@ 42 you are so on your FACTS. B is okay but it is done for me and rihanna is my gurl but pep help her and 1 republican was the shit for me and many others. i have the cd
61.
I Got Hoes
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
All This Shit Is Wack
62.
let's not lie
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
umm brian you need to start being more critical in your reviews. i don’t get a sense for the song by your review. you can like someone or like a song and still critique it. if the song needs work, be real about it and all of these songs need work. none of them are hits
keri hilson is starting to sound boring to me. pretty voice but i have yet to be wowed
joe -so boring i won’t comment.
jordan’s remix ruins the song. the only positive thing about the song was its beat and she took that away. good job jordan
karina -she can play the piano well but as i stated before, ppl just throw around the word prodigy. let’s be real, she’s not the only female artist who can play the piano and sing (umm alicia,sarah mclachlin, jewel, brooke fraser, etc.) a prodigy is someone like aretha, prodigies are hard to come by. she has talent though
and timb is a talented producer who sometimes has moments of genius. right no (like right right now) he’s fallen off a bit but some of the songs from his last album were pretty chill. i’m still mad he gets credit for ‘apologize” when all he did was add extra drums/beats. the melody, lyrics, and all were already there before him
63.
Truth80
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
Wow, the opinions are strong today on this post. The Keri song, cool song and nice beat but I agree that Tim’s production is becoming tired. It’s hot but getting old. I also thought I was the only one not seeing the big deal with Keri. She is talented but I don’t see star quality. I give her credit for her writing skills though. Joe, I liked the song as soon as it came on. His stuff is always mello but I like hearing this type of R&B, where it’s not so contempary but still a sound that will last. Plus he has a good voice, I know I’ll get killed for this but Chris Brown and Usher’s voices aren’t that great compared to Joe. I know he will never have their marketability but he is still more vocally talented. Not a fan of Jordan so I didn’t listen to the song. Karina’s vocals are impressive on the Spanish version although the translation is not completely accurate. Her vocals sound better on the Spanish version than on the English version. She’s pretty good pronouncing the words too, not perfect but still pretty good.
64.
Kaya
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
I agree, i do not see the big hype about Keri Hilson and so does Solange Knowles. They’re great song writers but can’t deliver as real singers. On the other hand, Solange in my opinion cannot sing. Ooooh Ahhh annoying verses on her new song and sounded horrible doing it. I can’t understand why many of ya’ praising her like that when you know you should be giving credit to Chrisette Michells who actually deserves more promotion than her.
65.
PHILLYPHILLY
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
I LOVE KERI!
So Brian is not alone. I can’t wait 4 her album. I mean if u dont like the song u dont like the song but y does keri someone who just barely released her first single being compared to 2 established superstars?… CUZ SHE’S HOT!
66.
algie
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
joe is so underrated he has always been one of my favorite male singers.
i like the song by jordan sparks
67.
Patience
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
Angela. Great job on this site. What do you think of the O So Krispie video Slumber Party? Catchy song. She can dance, as we saw on the the TLC reality show. She looks quite different, hair, etc.
68.
Toons
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 /
Im really feeling all this new material from Joe. I’m glad he continues to consistently put out good music inspite of the fact that he’s not getting much mainstream love. He’s my favorite R&B male artist. He’s so slept one even though he’s an awesome singer, great writer and his music is of substance.
I think Keri Hilson will do well. She has the entire package to me. A great voice, she writes well and there’s going to be stellar production on her cd, not too mention the fact that she’s sexy. Im anticipating her album.
69.
honey
Wednesday, July 9, 2008 /
I enjoy her performance She is an amazing dancer and singer. I have seen her photo on a celebrity and millionaire dating site named
####C e l e b C u p i d.c o m#####
Seems she is a certified millionaire there.
70.
Deryn
Wednesday, July 9, 2008 /
Joe? loves! Karina.. i hated her song 16 at War. her mature vocals are were too good for that weak ass song that the Dream cooked up for her. if i was ‘into’ pop, i’d buy her CD but i’m not. i’ll just wave the flag and do a thumb’s up. i can’t make myself like Jordin Sparks, no matter how hard i try, sorry.. Keri’s great.
71.
Deryn
Wednesday, July 9, 2008 /
LMAO @ child prodigy though. OHMIGOD she can sing AND play the piano..
72.
Toreanu
Wednesday, July 9, 2008 /
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73.
Ceecollegegal
Wednesday, July 9, 2008 /
Joe is doing his thing.
Jordin Sparks needs to go back to the studio and create a new album.
Karina Pasian is a cute little girl and all but her vocals are not that strong. There are young girls that sing better at my church (on the real real).
74.
invictus_1908
Wednesday, July 9, 2008 /
karina pasian is the ish!!!!! she has a beautiful voice! i can’t wait until her album drops!
75.
mbeasy
Saturday, July 12, 2008 /
LLoyd has the same track same lyrics and sounds like 20 times better whats going on? Lloyds track is called I Need Love ft. The Dream.. check for it alittle weird was that a throw away track for lloyd just to give to simms u be the judge!!!
76.
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Monday, July 14, 2008 /
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