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Tuesday, September 30, 2008



♫ 50 Cent - 50 For President (full) - listen
Sorry for being late with this! We’ve been going through this server change, and I’ve been out of town, but I’m back on schedule. Anyway, I knew 50 was up to no good when I saw those videos of him mocking Kanye West’s “Love Lockdown” again, so it looks like they’re gonna have another showdown. Didn’t 50 learn anything the last time around? “50 For President” isn’t really anything spectacular. In all honesty, it sounds like something else he’s done before, but I’m sure this isn’t the material 50’s got up his sleeve for this “comeback.” Wasn’t he retiring?
♫ John Legend feat. Estelle - No Other Love (full) - listen
Although not my favorite to leak from the material from John’s new album, Evolver, I’m still digging the Estelle-assisted “No Other Love.” I like that John is really trying something different and stepping out of his box, because in this day and age, you don’t want to be pigeon-holed into being one type of artist. I think John recognized that and showed that he can do more than just sit behind a piano and sing, ’cause that’s definitely his comfort zone. Evolver drops on October 28th.
♫ Johnta Austin - Come Talk to Me (full) - listen
I’m not sure whether or not Johnta Austin is still recording music and attempting to become an artist, but here’s some new material from his debut album, Ocean Drive, which was supposed to come out some time ago. Are these songs new that he’s been recording? Or are these just songs from the session that we’ve never heard? In any event, this doesn’t really sound like Johnta’s best to me, nor Darkchild’s either (supposedly, that’s who the song is produced by). I don’t know, I think Johnta may be one of those writers who is better served behind the scenes.
♫ Cherish - Bump Like Some Speakers (full) - listen
Check out this new or unreleased Cherish. I’m not sure if the girls are working on their third LP, because this really sounds like something was was left off from the sessions from their last album, The Truth, which isn’t very relevant right now. I really thought the girls would have been able to get a little shine on with their single, “Amnesia,” but it didn’t really work out for them. In any event, no matter what these girls are singing about, they sound good. They hold great harmonies.








42 Comments
1.
AREUREGISTERED2VOTE?
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
50 DOES THE SAME THING EVER TIME HE’S ABOUT TO DROP…PICKS A “BEEF” TO PROMOTE HIS PROJECT. FAT JOE WAS THE ONLY FOOL TO GET ALL PERSONAL AND HEATED WIT 50….EVERYBODY ELSE KNOWS ITS JUST A PUBLICITY STUNT TO SELL RECORDS
BUT THAT SH*T IS GETTING OLD…REAL OLD. THAT’S WHY G-UNIT CD DIDN’T SELL…THE MARKETING FORMULA IS GETTTING OLD !!!
2.
chokl8queen
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
oo well 2ndd .. lol
well all i have to say is that i LOVEE cherishhhh
3.
dukesman2000
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
“You made Magic Stick now you make Magic Wand, ever thing sounds the same,” —– Sheek Louche.
4.
Dame( Taking Up a collection to see Jay-z at the HOB in Houston)
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
Whatever 50 sit your hating self down
Johnta will his cd EVER come out
5.
akakimmz
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
50 cent and his high school drama sickens me.
& wasn’t he supposed to quit rapping after Kanye’s CD slaughtered his?
i wish he’d hold true to that statement.
6.
MISIDATCHICK
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
50 = PLAYED.
LOVE ESTELLE & JOHN
DIDN’T WASTE WRIST ENERGY CLICKING ON JONTA OR CHERISH.
7.
lovely
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
Wow I love the John Legend song, amazing!
8.
tia
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
i like the cherish song…….that is all….i wish i would click on that fif song…for what?? he is not a lyricist,just a shit talker and a name dropper…i cant stand him.
9.
*Sigh*
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
50 cent is an idiot. And it’s made even more obvious by this ridiculous track he leaked! Does he think high @ss gas prices & a weak economy is a joke? I guess when you’re worth millions it’s a little hard to understand the plight of the average American. F*ckin retard!
I don’t like John Legend’s voice, it’s so annoying. It’s almost as if he straining so hard to sing. Absolutely horrible. Estelle was aight, the song is weak overall.
Johnta song is straight garbage. The beat is hawt, but the lyrics sound like everything else that’s on the radio. Has Johnta ever released an album? I swear I think the only promotion he receives is on the CL.
Cherish, on a positive note their vocals have improves drastically, the song is weak. They are definitely gonna have to come harder than this. People were barely buying albums before, and now w/ a Depression coming our way, if artists expect folks to spend their $$ on their CD then they’re gonna have to put out a product thats worthy of purchase.
And ain’t none of these tracks hittin it!
10.
prettygirl84
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
I want 50 Cent to have a seat, he is sooooo 3 summers ago. Ignorant ass.
Love John Legend, never disappoints me and I can’t wait for that album.
Johnta Austin, he iight.
I want Cherish to sit down too.
11.
Black British Girl
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
- 50 cent sounds so DATED…oh my gosh, what a terribly boring song…oh this cannot be his comback single…Im all for the idea of sticking to a formula but come on….this type of song is targetted towards his fans in the suburbs who live vicariously through him…..PLEASE GO AWAY AND RETIRE WITH ALL THE MILLIONS YOU KEEP REMINDED EVERYBODY THAT YOU HAVE MADE….NOW!!
- John Legend saw him perform last Friday, I get the impression that he is jumping on the success of Estelle which is interesting considering when she signed with him everybody paid attention to her for this reason. Estelle’s presence is nice on here…the section is similar to another reggae song by pressure called Love and Affection…. Youtube it….This song is nice…nothing spectacular
- Johnta Austin has ALWAYS BORED ME…I recognise his skill and talent in writing and making beautiful music for OTHER PEOPLE….PASS
-Cherish, although I like their voices and some of their song, but I feel they came into the game too late….they would have had a lot more success between 1999- 2002… thats very specific I know but I just feel they are overlooked because nobody reallyc ares for girl groups, particular those are related…
12.
What?
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
What is this garbage? Hated it!
13.
Tiffany
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
Brian please do not ever apologize for anything associated with 25 cents.
14.
mfactor00
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
And let the 50 hate begin.
15.
Tiffany
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
Love John Legend and Cherish’s harmonies. Check this girl’s obama song out: http://www.myspace.com/londonnicoleworld
16.
memememe
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
John’s voice annoys me… Its like he’s becoming too “affected” w/ the nasal enunciations… but its a cute likoo reggae song… THIS is what Mariah’s Cruise Control should have sounded like… a real reggae song instead of that Pseudo-reggae thing she did.
17.
Maliq
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
I like that new 50 joint, dope chorus too.. its just a promotional song for his new mixtape tho, not album material.. imma pick up Before I Self Destruct when it drops.
and why cant all those songwriters just keep writing, lol
john legend’s record is ight, like his single wit andre 3k tho…
18.
Mimzy
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
Something told me that “No Other Love” would sounds like Estelle’s track “Come Over”. An when I listened to it, there goes that same reggae background….. Come on John, it’s not a bad song, but I’m kinda dissapointed.
19.
Keri Hilson's Release Date
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
- That 50 Cent song is just a freestyle but since Brian is way up Yeezy’s you know what he shouldn’t even have bothered posting it up if he was going to give a biased review. Didn’t even bother writing what the song was about, just spewed hatred. It’s sickening.
- John Legend is a glorifed lounge bar piano player who sometimes sings.He gives a great live show but that’s about it. His collabo with Estelle from her last album was far better than this.
- Good luck Cherish! That is all.
20.
krissy
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
I love the john legend song… he never disappoints me at all whatsoever, i’m looking forward to his album dropping end of october and robin thicke today (yes!)
21.
Nothing But Love
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
I think its time for 50 to retire hes played out now..
22.
nick
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
CHERISH is the TRUTH, they are so under-rated! they write their own music & everythng, I mean those girls r good, they last album was FIRE! 50 cent sux, he so played out, John Legend is nice, he gta do bettr than tht last crappy album,
23.
chantel
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
That 50 shit is straight garbage just like him.
24.
Jazz
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
THERE’S NO HOPE FOR THAT JOHNTA AUSTIN PROJECT, SO WHY DO YOU GUYS FEEL THE NEED TO CONTINUE POSTING HIS STUFF. LIKE REALLY.
25.
Gumaro
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
LOVE LOVE LOVE Johnta, dont think this is his best offering tho. I loved the one that got away, that was original and very out of the box. IMO. And Cherish, I love everything you do! Standouts on your last album were Superstar and Only One…damn those songs were HAWRD!
MUCH LOVE AND ALWAYS NO HATEEEEE!
26.
awo
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
Brian, you are just like all those lunatics from other sites now…i know you have your oppinions and your favorites but gosh allow people to judge for themselves…. you do a great job by posting all these new songs for free but stop destroying peoples careers because you have a personal hatred for them…this is a public site that Angel created and, i dont think she created it to insult people she did to help black artists…..cut it out brian..NOT cool…
27.
dale23
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
So far, CIARA and 50 CENT are releasing their albums on Dec. 9th…
…and as it’s looking so far…
I see CIARA picking up where Kanye left off and whoopin’ dat ass on the Billboard 200 Album Charts that week!!!
28.
dale23
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
AGREEING with #26….
You DO tend to put wayyy too much of your negative opinion in on the posts (CONVENIENTLY AND INCONSISTENTLY,)…too much to the point that you end up forcing a pre-opinion into the minds of everyone reading…That makes readers look harder for the flaws that you mentioned in the first place. THAT’S NOT COOL.
For example…of all the new Ciara leaks that came out at once, you selectively posted the demos that weren’t all that good, conveniently left out the actual good leaks, and BASHED the hell out of them.
29.
JALAN
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
yeah i do believe Cherish may be a lil underrated but the only girl group i am feeling is Danity Kane sorry
30.
Malik
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 /
“50 cent is trash, last time he try’d to hype and album Kanye Vs 50. We all kno who won. i rest my case.
John Legend, is good, i think he is one of those underated R&b artist and still produces good tracks (Andre 3k and Him) time to time and is sussuful today.”
31.
SoulSurvivor1981
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 /
50 cent…clearly it’s mix tape song and it’s corny! Is this what you call “Creating a Buzz” for your album??? Wait, he’s tried to start a few beefs….and no one has responded! Womp Womp!!!
John Legend and Estelle….I like the Caribbean feel to the song! Definately something we haven’t heard from J. Legend…Just like that track with Andre 3000
Johnta Austin….I like it but it sounds like a album filler! But, I’m still waiting for that album!!!!
Cherish…I’m feeling it a lot! I wasn’t really getting into them at first but they’ve actually grown on me!!!! All they need is that one smash hit…so far I haven’t heard it yet!
32.
313rd
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 /
wow why people keep saying Kanye sold more then 50 last time i checked it was Curtis-3,728,000 units moved WW vs. Graduation-3,100,000 units moved WW looks like 50 the WINNER to me, its all about how many albums u move period not just in the United States
33.
BX2
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 /
I’m actually liking John Legend’s track….it has that nice Carribean sound to it. Something Estelle has done very well before. Heather Headly does this sound well too.
I like when Johnta does slow jams….he sounds much better. That song he did with mary J Blige was dope.
34.
EMG
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 /
John Legend-Estelle record is crazy! Can’t wait for Evolver to drop!
35.
Shorty
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 /
Loving the John L. make you sit back and relax…they need to play that on the RADIO! Cherish I likes. Johnta least he is trying.
36.
Yerr
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 /
Is is Johnta gay? listen to “Loving You”. The song is phenominal by the way.
37.
Kellz
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 /
Only a damn fool would insult Johnta the way you did. How can you fault him for not having a decent PR team to showcase his talent? How can you fault him for his record company not supporting and releasing his music the right way? How dare you say he should stick to writing when he has more talent than the pop-tart fools and genaric R&B crap you mostly post! To ppl who like REAL music, you pushing a really talented artist in the dirt is NOT appreciated.
38.
Kellz
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 /
Now that I’ve listened to all the songs (excluding 50 cause I don’t indulge in his BS) I think the music selection wasn’t bad. John and Estelle’s track was okay but they have a collabo called “Hey Girl” from her past album which (to me) is better. Johnta’s song was okay. I expect more from him because he has more talent than doing the same type of songs drowning the radio now. I mean it pays the bills but doesn’t make it right. Regardless, the song wasn’t bad but wasn’t (my) iPod worthy. Cherish is underrated. Ppl jump on a certain (pseudo) vocalist who I want mention and highlight how they’ve improved but they never mention that for Cherish. I don’t think its fair but I guess that’s the benefit to having a cashcow w/ “swagger like his” lol. Cherish’s song was pretty good overall.
39.
sleekbae
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 /
ohhh the 50 haters make me smile =)
40.
Heinz
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 /
why are y’all lying..that 50 joint is dooooooooooope…now im no way a huge 50 fan, but he is brilliant at times and that time is now..this joint is retarrrded..people of Concrete Loop need to stop following the trends of when its cool and not cool to like an artist…yeah 50 and G-Unit is uncool to like right now but they do put out some dope songs…this joint is produced by Jake One btw, do your homework peoples.
41.
Theworldwillendin2012
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 /
I always like all of Cherishe’s stuff. Everything else is garbage.
42.
7th grade pooh gets it right
Thursday, October 2, 2008 /
im glad i was never a fan of 50 cause his voice and rap is wack listen to his shit once and never again i thought his career was a wrapped shiit needa rap dumbass gonna get offend thinking taco bell was mockin him