♫ THE NEW MUSIC REVIEW ♫

♫ Michelle Wiliams – The Greatest (full) – listen
“The Greatest” is a new track from Michelle’s upcoming third solo album, Unexpected. So far, I have been digging all of the music that I’ve heard from Michelle, aside from that fan-made clip of “Hello Heartbreak.” What I’m really impressed with, is that the single, “We Break the Dawn” is very representative of the rest of the material on the album. Even though it seems as though Michelle is giving us a lot of midtempos, it is staying in the same lane of music.

♫ Brooke Valentine – Friday Night (full) – listen
Here’s some new music from Brooke Valentine, with the same track that has been used by Le’Che Martin of Making the Band, as well as Amerie on her last album, Because I Love It… This track has really gotten around. This song is definitely from some old sessions from Brooke Valentine’s shelved second album, Physical Education. I love Amerie’s version of the song, penned by The Clutch, as well as Le’Che Martin’s, so I guess that’s why Brooke’s isn’t doing anything for me.

♫ Ne-Yo – Not Perfect (full) – listen
For some reason, this song instantly became background music to me. I have been really anticipating Ne-Yo’s new release, Year of the Gentlemen, but I haven’t really been digging much of the new material that I’ve heard, other than the current single, “Closer,” which has been tearing up the charts in the UK, but isn’t being received as well in the US. I just expected this to be bigger for him. “Not Perfect” really just sort of bored me to tears. Hopefully this is just some album filler.

♫ Day26 – Can’t Be Me (full) – listen
Day26 certainly cut a lot of tracks in that short span of time that didn’t make the album! It seems as though with all this bonus material, they could have released a second album by now! I’m glad they finally released new video for their current single, “Since You’ve Been Gone.” “Can’t Be Me” could have been a good song for the album, but it feels like there are some \holes in it. It’s just slightly underdeveloped.

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98 Responses to ♫ THE NEW MUSIC REVIEW ♫

  1. Khia Fan (R-E-S-P-E Respect Me!!)

    MICHELLE’S IS AIGHT, BUT MARIAH’S ALREADY DUN DAT SOUND!

    MA GURL BROOKE V IS SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SLEPT ON! SHE MO TALENTED DEN RIHANNA AND CIARA BUT DESE HATERS WANNA HATE ON HER. SHE IS REAL TALENT AND SHE SHUDA GONE FAR IN HER CAREER. DATS A MUTHAFUCKIN DAMN SHAME. I LUV HER MUSIC!

    GAY26 NEED A SIT DOWN. DEY AINT ORIGINAL, AND THERES ONLY 2 HOT MEMBERS CUZ THE OTHERS IS UGLY AND ONE IS FAT.

  2. Jazz

    THERE ALL PRETTY LAME TO ME….

  3. Ne-yo umm ….hmmm it sounds like all of his other stuff..kind of boring!!

    Brooke Valentine…hmm

    Day 26 is lame they always look like they took a bath in baby oil or something… just greasy

    Michelle Wiliams uh seems like i’ve heard this song before….

  4. Kisha

    I think the Ne-yo song is ok

    @#1 what does someones size and looks have to do with their singing ability?

  5. Greg_Arious

    Michelles music sux.

  6. Exclusive

    @#5 u mean number 2

  7. #1

    michelle-pretty cool, she knows how to stay in her lane

    Brooke-she’s always missing that 1 ingrediant to just set it off

    Neyo-loved it, grown & sexy

    Day 26-good radio play

  8. STLCHICK

    I like Ne-Yo but I’m really looking 4ward 2 Michelle’s album. Brooke Valentine NEXT! I’m not hating I’m just not a fan.

  9. STLCHICK

    Day 26 bores me. So does DK by the way. So does Cassie. Bad Boy is a wrap for me. It’s all boring! The only Day 26 song I like is “Together” and honestly Jagged Edge, Dru Hill, hell even B2K back in the day could’ve sang that song just as good if not even better than them. Idk.

  10. H-Town Chic***

    @ #9 I’m with you!. I’ve been done with Bad Boy!!!

    Not feeling Michelle…

  11. Dame(I have just HAVE ONE THING TO SAY)

    Michelle sounds like Brandy when she first came out nice song she is doing her thing. The sounds like it could be a CB song

    I heart Neyo and I really listen to lyrics with him because he can write his ass off but the beat dosen’t match at times.

    Brooke snooze

    Day 26 I love them their cd is very slept on it is great for a debut cd I need to get out there and promote because Diddy isn’t. The song is cool and they blend well together

  12. p-dot

    @1 i agree with #4. What does looks have to do with anything? I mean sometimes people do want something to look at, but have you noticed that half of the “fine” singers sound like crap? Dru Hill, Boyz 2 Men, Jagged Edge, Case, to Donnel Jones aren’t the best looking people. But by closing your eyes and listening to them sing… will make your panties drop faster than Kim Kardash with a black man (off topic). But you have those people whom dont care about what musical talent means. Im not the biggest fan of Day26 but i support them because all of them can sing, not just two of them out the group but each one has their own unique sound.

  13. KEEPSITREAL

    Michelle……sounds like Tboz singing on Helium, I wish her luck and much success and some Ensure. I am sorry, but she just looks so sickly to me.

    Brooke Valentine………give it up gurl. Song is whack, no melody and highly forgettable, they need to push back this album waaaaaay back to the mid 90′s, then she might be relevant.

    Neyo….Boy gots talent, however has a face for radio. Should just stick to writing, his head sorta looks like the Toxic Avenger.

    Day 26………I WILL not even bother with that nonsense, Classless act. No respect for any of them, they might have made a good show, but totally affected their marketability or anyone to take them serious, they will be dropped before the album goes Plastic.

  14. Khia Fan (R-E-S-P-E Respect Me!!)

    MICHELLE AINT NEVA GONE BE THE PERFORMER AND SINGER BEYONCE IS, OR HAV A GREAT VOICE LIKE KELLY OR INVENTORTIVE LIKE SOLANGE!!!!!!!!!! SHE SOUND LIKE KEYSHIA COLE MAMA FRANKIE LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111

  15. Ya Boi

    I like Michelle!!! She has a great personality!!! The song is nice…mellow

  16. NUDARKAQUA

    MICHELLE PERFORMING…AND SHE SOUNDS GOOD AND LOOKS HOT!!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DALwZfBDX60

  17. Gabrielle Isra

    Nothing unique …

  18. okay......

    michelle is THE TEA…………………..the rest……………meh

  19. kitty

    Day 26 I love them their cd is very slept on it is great for a debut cd I need to get out there and promote because Diddy isn’t. The song is cool and they blend well together

    ^^^^^^^ i agree there cd is very slepted on you can let it play from start to finish

  20. TJ

    Michelle’s song is really nice! She may not be to some people’s taste, but everything I have heard, I liked. I will be there next month on the 12th to get her album. Also, her song, “We Break the Dawn” is the number 1 dance song in the Country. So, her fans are obviously out there, and she will be just fine with this album.. Haters will hate, but Michelle is gonna shine!

  21. do

    @#1 fauk you kepp ciaara’s name out yo mouth

  22. yo

    Yep to #20!!! Michelle just told did a new myspace blog!! Her single We Break The Dawn is number ONE on billboard dance radio!!! Keep risin’ Shelly!!!!! The Greatest is beautiful!!

  23. cj

    luv dat day26 joint, dey just need a lot more promotion!!!! Diddy is da worst manager ever

  24. lena

    I Like michelle she is coming into her own I think. She does have a very different sound that sets her apart from a lot of artists.

  25. barbiechick

    the greatest sounds like it could have been a brandy track

  26. TonyP2210

    lovin the michelle track havent heard the rest of them

  27. The Greatest is a great track,DAMN IT I WISH SOMEBODY ELSE WAS SINGIN IT…michelle has a horrible voice,i dont get how people can bash ashanti and rihanna but act like michelle’s voice is the greatest thing since slice bread.lmao.wow,ok

    brooke v is underrated,wont say much more than that…..i still bump her “Cover Girl” track,that song is beautiful.

  28. ~Michelle’s song sounds like Irreplaceable..the Beat a little bit. But I’ve been really feeling her songs nowadays. She’s definitely stepping her game up.

    ~My girl Brooke V. is reppin Houston, so I got to love her. However, the song aint the hottest, I like that she tried something different but no.But she can actually sing so, I give her credit for that.

    ~ Ne-Yo’s song kind of dragged on to me. It seemed very boring I didn’t listen to all of it. I’m surprised because I usually like of his songs.

    ~Day 26 is a wannabe every other man group that came out and was successful. I dont see them getting big. Most of the beats seem so similar to me.

  29. and that Ne-Yo song sounds good.what i’ve heard from the new album,i LOVE… especially “LOVE MIGRAINE”,i can listen to that song ALLLL DAY..

  30. xtina

    brooke valentine…that beat is off the amerie album and amerie’s song is better so it makes hate this song

  31. xtina

    btw the amerie song is called hate to love you

  32. wat

    FUCK ALL ‘YA DAT HATIN ON DAY 26… CAN U SING BETTER THAN THEM? IF SO WHERE IS YOUR FIRST SINGLE… ????

  33. huh

    Brooke Trying To Stand Up After She Lost Her Girl Fight, Someone Should Beat Her Again. Diddy Stop Eating Assie *!#*! With Chopsticks And Promote Your Artist… Why Is There A Huge Gap Between Projects? Neyo Need To Switch Some Things Up But He Def Can Write. Yeah Chelle Is Like The Old Brandy At Times And Thats Not A Good Thing. Its Not Good To Hold Back Unless Youve Gave Your All Or You Are New.

  34. Diabolical

    Love Michelle and Ne-Yo … I think Brooke needs a new team or something cause she never quite gets it. Day 26 is just boring.

  35. Kylend

    Michelle is da BEST! Michelle album UnExpected will be out Aug.12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    GO GET IT ! I believe is the second single…….. I LOUV IT!
    MAKE SURE Aug.12 u go get Unexpected! Also to the people who keep on coparing Michelle to Beyonce, Beyonce & Michelle are two different people! Again Michelle album UnExpected will be out August 12,2008 GO GET IT

  36. Corey

    I really think all are WHACK!!! One of the weakest Music Review CL has presented im sorry!!!! OH Brooke Yea shoulda just stayed a one hit wonder!

  37. drake

    I love Michelles SONG.
    Its da bomb ish

  38. David Washington

    I don’t know why yall hatin; but, Michelle’s “The Greatest” is the shit, and i’ll definitely be picking up her album, and be a #1 fan of hers. I didn’t listen to the other tracks BTW

  39. D A R I U S the Songwriter

    Michelle Williams- I think Michelle is really bringin’ it this time around. I’ve likd everything I’ve heard from her so far.

    Brooke Valentine- (Sigh), poor Brooke. She’s so lost. It’s somethin’ that just feels so wrong about this song. Honestly, Brooke lost me at that mess of a song, “Ghettolicious”.

    Ne-yo- He definitely gave me well need nap. Lol, but seriously, it’s somethin’ about his writing that’s just so monotonous. He’s very talented, and definitely stays true to his writing style. But, damn Ne-yo, change it up just a lil’ bit. I can almost predict every harmony. “No Perfect” isn’t bad, but, I agree with Brian, it’s a little boring.

    Day 26- I like the track, alot. I would actually prefer this song over a few songs on the album. It definitely needs to be finished but, other than that, I like it.

  40. D A R I U S the Songwriter

    LMAO at the comment left by #33.

    “Brooke trying to stand up after she lost her Girlfight, someone should beat her up again…”, lol

  41. Dopeboi

    Loooovvvvveeeee the Brooke track.

  42. KEVY*kEVY*KELVIN

    Day 26 its aiight 5/10
    NE-YO another ok tune 6/10

    Does anyone really buy Michele music,?

  43. Take That

    All of this shiit sucks! This new music needs to be thrown in the garabage! Terrible. So not feeling it.

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  45. sexsee

    Day 26 is album is a beast.. You can listen to every song. By the way Diddy is not their manager. Day 26 has been getting promo, but it is haters like some of the people on here that holds them back. All of these guys can sing, and do ding. I can’t say the same for some of those groups that were out in the past.

  46. TR!LLA

    BROOKE THAT SHIT IS GARBAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    WTF?
    AND AMERIE RIPPED DAT SHIT ON “HATE2LOVEU” SO U CANT EVEN COMPARE.
    GIVE UP GIRL!

  47. SO FRESH

    Michelle track is so hot!!! love the smooth mellow love song! she’s so da underdog that is bout to shine!

    Others are ok…i’m rooting for brooke jus like i am michelle!

  48. SO FRESH

    Michelle track is so hot!!! love the smooth mellow love song! she’s so da underdog that is bout to shine!

    Others are ok…i’m rooting for brooke jus like i am michelle!

  49. dani

    why is everybody hating on day26? this cd is GREAT! i wish them much succes

  50. Bay Area Mami

    Love, Day 26 they album is the greatest it has quality & u can listen 2 thier cd from start 2 finish w/o skipping any tracks. Most slpet on album of 08

  51. LiyahPearl

    I like the Neyo song, it has a nice groove, but Neyo’s song’s aren’t aren’t instant bangers, you need to be up under someone who you love to get into that kind of groove, but I like it, and maybe I need to check out that Americ song that eveyone is talking about.

  52. Toons

    Wow! That Day 26 is the business! That def could’ve made the album. All that needs to change is the beat. It could’ve knocked a little harder. I live off of their cd. Im surprised they let Mike sing lead in this song. On the cd he’s usually singing the bridges. They harmonize so well. Def a download for my iPOD. Who Produced it??

    The Ne-Yo song is so dry. A song should capture you in the first couple of seconds. This did not. As a writer, her should know that.

  53. unknow08

    I DON’T UNDERSTAND WHY PEOPLE DON’T LIKE DAY26. I MEAN WHY? SO MANY PEOPLE HAVE COMPLAIN ABOUT MUSIC TODAY NOT BEING LIKE IT USE TO BE, AND NOW THAT THEY ARE GOOD SINGERS, PEOPLE WANT TO CRITIZES. I MEAN I JUST DON’T UNDERSTAND! THESE GUYS CAN SING. I MEAN THEY MAY COME OFF AS A LITTLE COCKY, BUT THEY ARE REALLY GOOD SINGERS. YOU WANT GOOD MUSIC, THEY ARE GOOD,AND YOU CRITIZES.WHY?

  54. m,

    Didn’t think Michelle was corny enough to bite T-Pain, guess I was wrong.

  55. smilez

    mann brian,, have u heard the new neyo songs “set it off” and “nobody”? those songs r firrreeee!! i cant WAIT for year of the gentleman

  56. celeb designers

    If I’m going to vote, I will go for Michelle. (all stars) :D and Ne-Yo would be Next!

  57. All Dimez Iz Whores.

    Michelle song iz aiight to me. Lol @ KHIA FAN!!

    Brooke iz boring.. nothing special about this song. but she’s a pretty girl though..

    Brian I agree with everything that u said about Ne-Yo song. I too hope that it’z just an album filler….

    Unfortunately that Day 26 song also became a background music 4 me.
    Sorry. I didn’t really dig any of these songs. lol

  58. musicwithin

    Michelle is awesome!! I can’t wait for the world to give her a try..and to khia fan is te word you were trying to use Innovative??!!! Spell check before you hate, Thats all I’m out!

  59. musicwithin

    the* see it works

  60. fkitty

    OMG, she looks so pretty. I saw her profile on m’illionaire d’ating s’ite “M e e t i n g W e a l t h y.c o m last week. What kind of relationship is she looking for on that site? Just curious.
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