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Friday, October 10, 2008

♫ John Legend feat. Brandy - Quickly (full) - listen
Check out the Midi Mafia-produced new track “Quickly” from John Legend and Brandy. I’m already a fan of Brandy’s vocals, and I’m really digging John Legend’s new material from his upcoming third studio album, Evolver, which is due out October 28th. Their tones match really well together. I definitely think that this should be a single from Legend’s new set. This record really is amazing.

♫ M.I.A. feat. Jay-Z - Boyz (Remix) (full) - listen
Although this song is old as dirt, here’s a new remix of M.I.A.’s single, “Boyz,” featuring none other than Jay-Z, from her second album, Kala, which has picked up a lot because of the success of the latest single, “Paper Planes.” I was a fan of the album before, but it seems like people are just now getting on it. M.I.A. will rerelease Kala on November 4th (it originally released in August of 2007), while Jay-Z’s Blueprint 3 is rumored to drop in December.

♫ London - You Should Be Loved (full) - REMOVED
We featured London in our Hot or Not section. He’s one of the latest signees to Universal-Motown. It’s good to hear some new material from him. “You Should Be Loved” has the 80’s pop-synth sound that everyone has been going for lately. I guess the closest thing I could say it feels like is Usher’s “Trading Places,” but not over-produced, with a more organic feel to it. London needs to get out a new single to create some more buzz.

♫ Joe - Heavy (full) - listen
Check out the Darkchild-produced “Heavy,” an outtake/bonus track from Joe’s new album, New Man, which dropped on September 30th, with little promotion. There’s nothing spectacular to be said about the song, which is disappointing, because I pretty much felt the same way about the album, and I hate saying that, because I enjoy Joe as a vocalist.

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81 Comments


1.

Jake Jacobs VI

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

John and Brandy equals great greatness.

2.

Mr-Make-It-Rain-on dem hOez

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

That’s a GOODLOOK for B-ROCKA and JL…..

3.

Endymion

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

So this is what it feels like to be first….blah…lol

4.

Mr-Make-It-Rain-on dem hOez

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

**CONTINUED**

That’s a GOODLOOK for B-ROCKA and JL………and Joe is a damn good singer I just don’t get into his newer material…dude needs like some ish like “LOVE SCENE”….to me that was classic Joe…I need to go re-cop that cd.

5.

branhusband

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

That song (JL & B-Rocka) is the best OMG Bran’s vocals are not to be played with she has grown (vocally) so much Loves It!!!!!!!!

6.

nesia

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

I don’t like none of it …..booooooooooooooooooooo

Joe give it up….

7.

Lesa

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

I totally disagree with whomever posts these new music reviews. I love the joe album and this song. Not that impressed with the john legend/brandy song. so glad we have our own opinions.

8.

OB4PRES

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

I can’t hear the Brandy and John L egend song. MIA I remember when she was first featured on MTV she was playing during the commercial breaks on the show that was on at the time. Joe his cd was okay nothing like the last one which was good. I saw him this summer and he is great live.

9.

Mista TKO

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

That John Legend go hard, I like his voice with Brandy, That’s the only thing I listened to though.

SHould I claim first……..

Naw that ain’t even my style

10.

KMBPYT

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

I love the John and Brandy. I was getting worried about John because I don’t like that song with Andre 3000. I wasn’t feeling his last cd either

11.

******Dame(That One)

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

M.I.A. is different but I like her so I will be buying her cd soon Jay is fire like always

“American Pie can I get a slice?” crazy LOL

John Legend and Brandy songs I love the lyrics I listen to lyrics first before the beat or anything else. They sound great but Brandy doesn’t sound any different then she normally does.

Joe is one of my faves although I thought I was going to ban him for his Obama issue but he took care of it.
His voice is beautiful but his song sounds good, but they all sound the same now. He needs a new lane and to excerise his voice more.

London didn’t listen to it.

12.

Jdwceo101

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

John Legend and Brandy Quickly is crazy. Once again Brandy kills it vocally and does no wrong. John make this the next single it has hit all over it.

13.

M Que

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

SING JOHN AND B-ROCKA!!!!! NICE AND MEANINGFUL!!!!! THIS HAS TO BE A SINGLE, IT WILL BE A GOOD LOOK FOR BOTH OF THEM… NICE, SEXY, BEAUITFUL!!!!

14.

Brittney

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

I love the Joe song! I disagree with the review of it. I think it was the best song on today’s pick. I love me some Joe. John and Brandy’s song was alright as well.

15.

Mr. West Coast!

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

Quickly Is A Smash!!!! Great look for Midi Mafia…

16.

Greg_Arious

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

LMAO at #3 and #9 you THOUGHT you were first hahahaha. Cant listen to any of the songs but based on the comments im looking forward to JL and Brandy. JL dropped the ball on his 2nd album IMO so I hope he redeems himself third time around.

17.

Hiphop

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

Jay-z doing his thing! I love the track!
That ain’t a single or isn’t it?

18.

Mar

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

o wow ppl really buys ciara’s cd i mean she cool and all but i thought ppl just downloaded her shyt cuz is it really worth it and dec 9 for b will be kool only like 2 or 3 weeks lata and she gon kill it get em b and t.i. cd is da shyt go get it if u aing got it and im still laffin lol at ppl actually buyin ciara’s cd’s lmao!

19.

Stephanie

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

I’m Joe’s #1 fan. Stop hating on Joe. His voice is beautiful. I like this song.

20.

she she

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

YO THATS MIA AND JAY Z JOINT I CANT STOP LISTENING TO IT. YO!!!! M.I.A BOUT TO CHANGE THE WHOLE MUSIC GAME.

21.

PEEPLPAYATTENSHUN

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

THAT MIA FT JAY Z, THE BEES NEES!!!! LOVE THIS TRACK, IT KINDA HAS A “BIRD FLU” FEEL TO IT. AS LATE AS THE MASSES ARE, IT’S GOOD TO SEE MIA GET HER SHINE ON!!!

THE JL & BRANDY TRACK, EHH…

LONDON’S SONG IS COOL BUT HE NEEDS TO DO MORE TO DIFFERENTIATE HIMSELF. I’M DIGGIN THAT PRINCE INSPIRED 80′S POP SYNTH SOUND & IF YOUR GOING TO DO A SONG MADE POPULAR BY OTHER R&B ARTIST (THE DREAM, USHER) YOU GOTTA COME HARDER. THE SONG WAS OKAY.

NOT A JOE FAN SINCE BACK IN THE DAY BUT THIS IS A NICE TRACK!

22.

0123

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

I don’t 100% like the John & Brandy song but I do like it better than the 1 or 2 songs I’ve already heard off his new project. I love Brandy’s voice and I just realized how much I missed hearing it. Thing about the song is that I don’t think it’s crafted well…it’s all over the place… track & lyrics. I mean are they talking about love or are they talking about politics? I know they’re trying to mesh the two together but it’s a stretch. How come no one can craft good songs any more?

By the end of the song I was bobbing my head to it so it will probably be a hit, esp. after we see the video.

23.

cali panamami

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

it cracks me up how people are just now getting hip to m.i.a. i loved her first album & kala is just as good. i really don’t like jay on this record…boooo this man! lmao

24.

Reason

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

M.I.A. has been around for sooo long LOL. I honestly never thought I’d see the day where I’d hear her song being OVERPLAYED on the radio. It’s crazyness. Since I feel she always deserved success I will be def. getting the rerelease. I remember all my anticipation when I preordered KALA over a year ago! Finally, someone with talent getting recognition. Who woulda thought?

25.

MS ROCHELLE

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

Hmm.. Joe’s voice is friggin ridiculous (in a good way), but this track is just ridiculous (in a bad way). This song sounds like an Omarion reject song.

Love Brandy’s vocals on the track, but I still can’t get into John Legend. His voice just annoys me at times.

26.

shangrila

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

people kill me with the “oh ive been on such and such way before they got popular-nanuhnahninana!”, like anyone else who discovers an artist later than them couldn’t possibly be a true fan. stop tryin to be so self important. sheesh….

27.

NO ID

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

i hate john legend but I like this song…however, the omarion reject was pretty funny…why could i just hear him singing it…damn, that might have ruined it for me….!

28.

TRILLA000

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

ITS FUNNY HOW PPL ARE JUST GETTING ON THE M.I.A. BANDWAGON ALL OF SUDDEN. LOL
M.I.A. IS DA ISH & IM HAPPY PPL ARE FINALLY RECOGNIZING HER MUSIC. KALA IS A FIYAH ALBUM! I CANNOT WAIT FOR HER NU ALBUM NEXT YEAR.

29.

tia

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

omg that john legend song sends chills up my spine cuz b-rockas voice is on point!!! and john legend is his wonderful self….i love it,didnt even listen to the rest.

30.

Toons

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

Brandy kills the vocals on that J Legend track. That was a great duet. That should be his next single. ‘Greenlight’ is my song right now. Didn’t like it at first listen but it grew on me. Looking forward to Evolver.

I disagree with you Brian in regards to Joe’s cd. This cd was better than his last. Joe is my favorite male vocalist. He’s always so slept on yet he produces some of the best R&B. I can see how ‘Heavy’ was left off of the cd. It’s not impressive at all.

I saw MIA in concert here in DC, she was so hype. Great performer.

31.

ctrlaltdelete

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

whoo! that Legend/Brandy track is just HOT

32.

SyN'CERE

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

loveeeeeeeeee M.I.A.

33.

jaycee

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

John Legend an B Rocka is on point… I am really dissapointed that they have postponed the album… I was anxiously awaiting the album, and now I fear that it will get overlooked because of the B Fever that is getting ready to hit:) I am a big fan of Bee and Brandy ( cant compare the two they have two totally different styles) so I just hope Brandy gets the recognition she deserves:) She has been in the game for a minute and is the most consistent artist so far as quality albums I know. She doesnt put out bull and you can tell she really puts her time into the record, and is not looking for a club hit!!!
Dec 9th it is on!!!

34.

tjack25

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

It seems like ever since T.I.’s single “Swagger Like Us” came out, the radio stations in Dallas have been tryin to get people hip to M.I.A. They play “Paper Planes” over and over (the Bun B version) like it just came out this month!

35.

kaykay

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

thank you and well said #26, lol, who cares if you were on MIA or anybody else a long time ago-trust and belive someone was ‘on her’ before you-such is life. who cares? lol

36.

kaykay

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

#33 Brandy will get the recognition she deserves if her singles are good-point blank. unless bey and matthew pull an R. Kelly getting Joe’s music shelved which i doubt. beyonce doesn’t kill albums-sub-par alubms kill albums.

37.

politicallyincorrect

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

Jay Z added nothing to the track Bird Flu. I would love to hear MIA do a song with Twister or Ludacris. Their voices have more life to it than Jay Z

38.

she she

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

IM WITH YOU #26

39.

she she

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

there funny # 26 and #35 they just had to throw that one in there that oh ive been a m.i.a fan so what real recognize real scrap. and it is what it is

40.

RAYDCH0C0|ÄTE

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

UH.. I hate Jay-Z when he talks Obama and Bush..just STFU already, we get you fucking adore Obama. And he’s being hypocritical because in that magazine he said that he’s not going to talk anymore about Obama because he doesn’t want to hurt the Obama campaign, like Ludacris. But yet there he goes AGAIN. How about this HOV, get your old ass home, train those little sperms, and get Bey pregnant..y’all are 2003 news. NEXT–>

I Love quickly.

41.

Dior

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

Yess…M.I.A. is the TRUTH..i been got Kala since last december…that album is hot..she’s very talented..and the remix wit jay is fly…the re-release shud go well..good luck maya!

42.

0123

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

i HATE that m.i.a. song it makes me wanna stab my eardrums out with with a rusty screwdriver.

43.

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

@ 40

If Jay is 2003 news you read the Vibe article to know what he said.
No one is sure when that remix or song was recorded you sound like a hater.

44.

RAYDCH0C0|ÄTE

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

@43,

Ummm I actually didn’t read the Vibe Magazine. I read an excerpt of the article about Jay. And yes, he is old news. I was just saying..He was hot back in the earlier 2000’s now he’s old news, I don’t give a shit about Jay.

45.

Quickly

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

bran came thru with the vocals on that john legend track… but i expected that from her… the song is hot!!!

46.

imdopeyo

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

RAYDCH0C0|ÄTE i don’t understand ppl like u…i jus dont get how people put so much energy into hating celebs, especially for something as positive as supporting a political candidate…dont get it… i’m sure its about beyonce too but damn yall r pitiful sometimes…

47.

Greatestloveofall

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

DAAAAAAAAAMN JL and Brandy killin it!!!!!

I fucks wit MIA since the days of Arular. Sunshowers and Galang were on some new shit..Kala just as good, Bird Flu, Jimmy, Mango Pickle Down River all HOT.

48.

dyvinesun

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

Don’t like the MIA remix or original I like Bird Flu more, just don’t like everyone jumping on her ish now that its the new hip thing, let her have her moment in the spot light, everybody tried to do a “Paper Planes” remix im really starting to hate rappers

49.

the_one

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

I think John Legend’s unlike most artist is going to surpass anything he has done before every song I have heard is amazing. I liked him before but I think he has become my favorite new artist maybe Brandy should have let him produce her album Wow.

50.

the_one

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

BEFORE someone comments I mean John Legend is going to become my favorite artist, I know he’s not new. But I think this album will surpass one and two.

For all music, I am always reminded. Do you listen to the lyrics–what are they saying to your spirit. I read that on this chick’s t-shirt, I loved it and I live by those words.

51.

Kellz

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

I wish I could have heard the London song but it’s okay… maybe next time. Joe song sounds okay but I’m on overload w/ the romantic songs lately so I’ll DL it another time. I’m not bothering w/ the M.I.A. remix because I think the original is JUST FINE and I didn’t like the John Legend track even if it had my girl Brandy on it.

52.

Frankie

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

dyvinesun - i so agree with you about M.I.A.

I heard her first album when I visited the UK in 2005 and I just loved her sound instantly! I got Kala when it dropped last year and was hyped when I first listened to it, my fav is Hussel. I’ve been hearing her music on commercials and in movies. T.I. sampled her on Swagga Like Us feat./Jay-Z and it’s cool but they should have gotten her on the track instead of Kanye.

53.

FallBackHaters

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

MIA doing it for LDN town. ‘Paper Planes’ is going in at #1 in the UK!! Shout out to individuality!

54.

FallBackHaters

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

LMAO @ #42.

And #43 OWNED #40!! HAHA

Love Jay’s remix on MIA’s song and John is coming back hard eh?

55.

BIG Fan of Originality!

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

Jay-Z F*cked up M.I.A. Song IMO. I LOVE me some M.I.A. I have both her albums and I can’t believe that it took Pineapple Express to play Paper Planes to get her on the map. Paper Planes, The Turn, Galang, and Jimmy are my favs. Go M.I.A!

56.

Christopher

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

This is the first John Legend album I will be buying.

57.

HOTMOMMA001

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

I’m rolling with #19! Yall betta back off my boy, Joe! I’m rockin his new album right now!

Check me out at myspace/naztee001.

Peace, love, and kisses!

58.

Da UNDACOVA Brotha

Friday, October 10, 2008 /

UGHH BRANDY CAN DO NO WRONG.SHE KILLS IT ONCE AGAIN SHES THE ONLY REASON I LISTENED T O IT…..THE OTHERS DONT REALLY CARE ABOUT

59.

Junior in Jamaica

Saturday, October 11, 2008 /

Brandy and John sound damn good. This ought to be a single.

Beautiful. Two of the most distinctive voices of R&B and they gel well together!

60.

IGottaBeHonest

Saturday, October 11, 2008 /

I’m a Beyonce fan and have been since like forever but she ain’t got shyt on Brandy vocally she’s just a better performer.

61.

True

Saturday, October 11, 2008 /

OMG!! That J. Legend and Brandy joint is straight FIRE!! Did yall listen to the lyrics and Brandy’s voice. I swear she gets better and better. I love her! Their voices blend very well together. I am now convinced that Brandy’s voice is so versatile that she could sing a duet with ANYONE and make that ish dope.

62.

trina

Saturday, October 11, 2008 /

@ # 26…LOL i was thinking the same thing….people need to calm down ya’ll act like ya’ll discovered the girl. I mean i been knew about the M.I.A but i never heard her music until now. so please calm down….lol and stop trying to get credit for something u had nothin to do with…like she gonna thank ya’ll personally on her CD…lol

63.

angelita

Saturday, October 11, 2008 /

I love John Legend and Brandy!!!!!!

64.

qjuinette

Saturday, October 11, 2008 /

This song been out, we need to expand our music minds and not focus so much on hip hop here in the states. M.I.A. is the S$%@ in the U.K., she’f finally crossed over.

65.

Controvery

Saturday, October 11, 2008 /

M.I.A. is the stuff.
and why are some of you getting an attitude because people said they been listening to M.I.A. before ‘Paper Planes’ got all this success.
Calm your nerves… ^_^ anyways Im buying the re-release in Nov.

66.

Flawless

Saturday, October 11, 2008 /

I’M SO FEAKIN HAPPY THAT THEY ARE FINALLY GIVING M.I.A. HER TIME!!!! THAT GIRL IS THE FREAKING TRUTH….WORD!

67.

That One

Saturday, October 11, 2008 /

WHY IS BEYONCE JACKING CIARA FOR IDEAS?

This is unbelievable. Earlier this year Ciara announced that her album Fantasy Ride would be split into 3 discs representing mid-tempos , ballads and high energy dance songs. One disc was called Crunktown, the other Groove City and the final disc would be called Kingdom of Dance.

Fast Forward >>>>>>>>>

Beyonce’s first single is called If I Were A Boy . Ciara had a similarly titled hit called Like A Boy which was also shot in Black & White and she was dressed like a boy as does Beyonce in her latest video.

But wait for it…..>>>>>>>>>>>

Beyonce’s New Album will include two different discs. Disc 1 is called “I Am Beyonce”, and Disc Two is title “I Am Sasha”, differentiating two different styles; “I am Beyonce” will include ballads and mid-tempos while Disc 2 will consist of faster tracks.

WHY IS BEYONCE JACKING CIARA FOR IDEAS?

68.

Nadia

Saturday, October 11, 2008 /

I love M.I.A.! I’m so glad Jay-Z and her both collaborated on the remix instead of just having Jay-Z rap over the already established track.
I really like both Brandy and John Legend but that track made my ears hurt…

69.

southerngyrl

Saturday, October 11, 2008 /

M.I.A. IS HOT!!! I LOVE HER SOUND. I HOPE SHE DOESN’T STEAL ANY OF JANELLE MONAE’S THUNDER THOUGH!!! THEY’RE BOTH EQUALLY HOT WITH UNIQUE (BUT COMPARABLE) SOUNDS.

70.

My Two Cents

Saturday, October 11, 2008 /

Loved the John Legend/Brandy song…

71.

BROWNANDLOVELY

Saturday, October 11, 2008 /

BEYONCE VIDEO MADE ME LIKE THE SONG MORE CAUSE NOW I GET IT!

JOHN LEGEND AND BRANDY SONG WAS AVERAGE, NOTHING SPECIAL, SAME JOHN VOICE, SAME OLE BRANDY VOCALS……UH UH!

72.

JSTREET

Saturday, October 11, 2008 /

Jigga Killed it… I love the political flow with a message

73.

KayBee

Saturday, October 11, 2008 /

I absolutely love the Brandy and John Legend song, it has single written all over it!!!! I can see the video now….. this is real music, great lyrics, awesome voices….

74.

FAITH

Saturday, October 11, 2008 /

LOVE BRANDY AND JOHN TOGETHER.

75.

FAITH

Saturday, October 11, 2008 /

I LOVE JOE IN GENERAL, HOWEVER, NOT THIS SONG. HE NEEDS TO RECREATE A NEW SYNERGY THAT WE ALL LOVE AND RESPECT. SUCH AS SONGS LIKE STUTTER, DROPPED YOUR DIME, NO ONE ELSE COME CLOSE, OR IF LOVING U IS WRONG.

JOE, PLEASE COME BACK AND SHOW US WHAT RNB IS ALL ABOUT!

76.

Blkmarilyn

Sunday, October 12, 2008 /

@24 I def. agree. She has been out for a long min. I been up on her too and I am a fan. I cannot believe she is just getting recognized. I guess better late than never!

77.

Blkmarilyn

Sunday, October 12, 2008 /

One more thing. The only thing I regret about M.I.A. getting famous is that ppl are about to swagga jack her heavy! Watch her style is going to be everywhere now. There are no more original ideas any longer. I.E. Rihanna a la FEFE DOBSON. Ciara a la Aaliyah. and the list goes on…

78.

BX2

Monday, October 13, 2008 /

I’ve always said that JL is a more commercial version of Carl Thomas. This song just reminds me of a song Carl Thomas did with Brandy. It’s a nice song though.

That Joe song is not bad.

79.

LUVUTU

Monday, October 13, 2008 /

I MUST SAY I”VE BEEN A FAN OF M.I.A B 4 2008 MYSELF AND THE REASON Y I LIKED HER SO MUCH WAS BECUZ SHE SEEMED TO HAVE HER OWN STYLE AND THATS WHAT I LIKE>>>>>>>NOW THATS KINDA DYING DOWN FOR ME BECAUSE SHE ABOUT TO GET PLAYED OUT…….BACK THEN SHE USED TO DO HER OW PRODUCTION AND NOW IT SEEMS LIKE SHE LETTING THE COMMERCIAL STEEZ TAKE OVER……..WHAO IS ME

80.

LUVUTU

Monday, October 13, 2008 /

JAY NEED TO JUST FALL BACK AND SO DOES TIMBERLAND>>>>>THEY NEED TO JUST BOTH LET IT GO!!!!!!!!!!

81.

MISIDATCHICK

Monday, October 13, 2008 /

I heard this M.I.A. song with African Boy on it… I like Jay-Z better of course. Her music os for the cool and open minded not the snap, T-pain, Lil’ Wayne crowd. Brandy never changes her greatness. Her voice is immaculate she sounds perfect as always. I cannot wait to PURCHASE her album. Joe is thinking too much about these lyrics he needs to keep it loving, single and sexy. Stop all the metaphors, branding, and R.Kelly-esque melodies. Didn’t bother to listent to London… who cares?