♫ THE NEW MUSIC REVIEW ♫
Saturday, December 6, 2008

♫ Brandy - Locked In Love (full) - listen
Brandy, who releases her album, Human next week, has had a lot slew of unreleased material to leak from the sessions of this album. As usual, Brandy’s adlibs, background vocals and vocal arrangement is flawless. She always gives me everything I need vocally. Sometimes, I’m just a little shaky on the material. But for me, Brandy makes everything sound good. “Locked In Love” is a pretty cool track though. I can see why it didn’t make the final cut of Human.
♫ Chris Brown - Save Me (full) - listen
The internet net nuts a couple of days ago over some new Chris Brown song called “Save Me.” I know that he’s coming out with a new album, but so much Chris Brown material leaks; be it demos or unreleased tracks, it gets hard to keep up. For some reason, I got a lot of promotional e-mails about it even though I don’t think it’s from the upcoming album, Graffiti. From what Chris has said about the album, it sounds as though it’s going to in a more pop direction to solidify Chris as a superstar.
♫ Common feat. Cee-Lo - Make My Day (full) - listen
I was excited when I saw the tag for this, because as you all know, I pretty much everything that Cee-Lo touches. The new song comes from Common’s new album, Universal Mind Control, which drops on Tuesday as well. It’s been a long time coming, but I’m excited for the album. Common’s last couple of albums have gotten so pretty heavy rotation on my end. And I’ve had the opportunity to see him live more than twice or the span of the past year. Good stuff. The song feels pretty good to me.
♫ The Dream - Rockin’ That Shit (full) - listen
With the announcement that the new album from The Dream, Love vs. Money is being pushed back, more material is leaking. Even though I like this song more than I’ve liked pretty much more than any of the other material that I’ve heard, I’m not as impressed with this bit of songs than I was with the first album, Love/Hate. Even though this song puts me in a good place, I think I had higher expectations about how this album would turn out.









63 Comments
1.
platinum glam
Saturday, December 6, 2008 /
Damn CL yall snapin with post.
2.
KMBPYT
Saturday, December 6, 2008 /
Love the Common and Brandy
3.
ebocka
Saturday, December 6, 2008 /
i am feelin that new Chris BREEZY,
Garland, TX Stand up
4.
Chitown_baby
Saturday, December 6, 2008 /
Brandy’s back in effect I see! Me likey…I’ll buy the album!
Aw Common you know i’d listen to any ish coming from you!!! (Lol)
5.
contemplating
Saturday, December 6, 2008 /
JANUARY 14th is the day - chris is coming to perform in birmingham/united Kinghdom woop woop.cant wait… His one artist that has talent as well as insipiration and create postiveness.example he helps the youngins example getting his nephews in the music industry and being a role model. cough unlike 50
love the the song i needed you…
xx
6.
realityvixen
Saturday, December 6, 2008 /
love the dream
7.
Mrs.Sk8board P (AK and BK stan)
Saturday, December 6, 2008 /
the chris brown song i heard a while ago…it’s okay and I love that common song
8.
Whew_LilMamaBAD
Saturday, December 6, 2008 /
LOVE Common’s new song!!!!!
Dream is okay. I was kind expecting a lil more since I LOVED his last album
Brandy sounds cool. May just get it
Chris…didnt even get him the time of day. Im too old for his music. Sorry.
9.
whyyyyymeeeee
Saturday, December 6, 2008 /
can’t wait for the dreams album
10.
Stacey
Saturday, December 6, 2008 /
love brandy music ,chris brown is no longer that it for me……
11.
tash
Saturday, December 6, 2008 /
Brandy does nothing imo. Chris knows what hes doing he hopefully will get back to us, im waiting. the review is missing some words, but frantic thoughts does that…
12.
*PurpleKisses*
Saturday, December 6, 2008 /
OMG! What has Rihanna done to you?She has moved you into the pop direction.. But the song is aiight tho’. I loooove me some Common! We need to see more rappers like you in hip hop instead of these shitty ass rappers these record labels are dishing out nowadays…
13.
wow
Saturday, December 6, 2008 /
i cant wait to limewire common and chris’ albums!
14.
tash
Saturday, December 6, 2008 /
More like excited thoughts, frantic is a bit much.
15.
Ninagirl1
Saturday, December 6, 2008 /
This new Chris Breezy song is hot!!!!!
16.
Wagawagamamma
Saturday, December 6, 2008 /
Its good that CR is ambitious, but expecting to be a superstar with 3 albums that have done well but not amazingly well is ridiculous! These young ones think they become superstars overnight, but it takes years even decades of hard graft, good quality music and originality before you reach that sort of status.
17.
BAMBAM
Saturday, December 6, 2008 /
that brandy song is dope. shes really steppin it up this time around. i think ima get the album dec 9th.
i heard that chris joint. not really impressed. his first album to me so far is the best. he needs to be more creative and top his first album. exclusive was ard.
Dream just wasted my time….
18.
TRUTHFULLY CUTE08
Saturday, December 6, 2008 /
Brandy song is ok..
Chris Brown I like his song, but I don’t know if him going into the pop scene is a good move for him cuz I couldn’t stand his single “Forever” but maybe I could be wrong.
Common, I think he’s also underrated and he’s a very good poetic lyricist which I like but for some reason this song isn’t doing much for my taste.
The Dream I actually like his song but I would’ve liked it more if it was the clean version I’m into music with alot of cursing in it, sorrry….
19.
Jontae
Saturday, December 6, 2008 /
brandy is hot as usual
20.
TRUTHFULLY CUTE08
Saturday, December 6, 2008 /
*not
21.
UM... I GUESS
Saturday, December 6, 2008 /
brandy can do no wrong in my book… love her to death
lovin common too. REAL ARTIST
all else is gar.bage.
chris brown just needs to hang it the f*ck up. seriously.
22.
∙I Got It Like That∙
Saturday, December 6, 2008 /
Brandy = Lullaby. Something about it was very boring. Her voice always tires me for some reason. The song is OK. Definitely not getting the album but I already have Limewire Pro installed on my computer.
The Dream sounds like something I’ve heard before. The whole drums and ish sound like Justin Timberlake & Beyonce’s Until The End OF Time, and Ushers Trading Places + more. I kind of like it though.
Common - It didn’t work.
Chris Brown - EWW! Total garbage. Ever since he slipped in Rihanna he’s been losing points in my book. All the people I know that liked him don’t anymore. He’s falling off IMO. He seems like he’s forgetting he’s black. The only black girl in any of his videos was that ghetto ass Run It + Say Goodbye.. ever since then the’ve been getting lighter by the video. He wants to be the little white boy that the Jonas Brothers fans scream for, I hate it.
23.
CIROC
Saturday, December 6, 2008 /
Chris Brown never could sing, much like his girl Rihanna.. However, both of them were more tolerable until they started being EVERYTHING but themselves and runnin from their natural vibe.
24.
Tasha
Saturday, December 6, 2008 /
I didn’t listen to Brandy’s song but I’m pretty sure it would be HOT! Brandy always gives us quality music love her! Chris Brown has been slipping, I really loved his very first album but after that… *sighs*. I was totally crazy about exclusive when it came out but now it has a blah factor. He shouldn’t forget what made him famous US ( consumers) and RnB music! I agree with ” I GOT IT LIKE THAT” on the Chris Brown thingy.
25.
Tasha
Saturday, December 6, 2008 /
The Dream is a couple hit wonder! Even though I love the songs ” Falsetto” and ” I luv your girl”, not so much “Shawty is da s%%% or Shawty is a ten w/e you call it. Last spring/ summer of ‘07 I loved that song!
26.
Greatestloveofall
Saturday, December 6, 2008 /
Brandy!! Hotly anticipating Human. I’ve heard most of the material and it’s AMAZING!! She has grown into a true professional, making adult music (evolved so much from her teen days) and seems like a smart woman. Whether it sells 100k or 1mill in the end doesn’t matter to me. She knows how to touch her core fanbase so deeply and sensitively.
Can’t wait for Tuesday!
27.
Katherine
Saturday, December 6, 2008 /
I’m so tired of The-Dream disappointing me lately. I hope he reads concrete loop because he needs to go back in the studio and give me a Love/Hate 2.0 cuz these leaked songs are not up to par with his last album.
I’ll admit this song is much better than some of the other songs I’ve heard from him lately..but its nonetheless like a track #10 on an album..nothing to write home about, it just barely gets the job done
28.
contemplating
Saturday, December 6, 2008 /
its really funny that people hate on chris. never mind the haters’ ignore em till they fade away damn we sure love him the UK - who says his fading?? when he sold out 3 UK arenas - min tours aswell. - Birmingham,Manchester and O2 indigo London.They have requested areanas such as nottingham and liverpool,belfast - those have been sold out to and tickets are no longer available.chris can move over we love him.ahhh. lol.forever his top hits here are run it - yo excuse me miss -forever ,kiss kiss, shawty get loose and with you
Save me is a wicked song. guess his reaching out to his religous roots.nice mellow song.not everyone has to sell their soul and walk with the devil - to make it in the music industry. cough some people. lol
xxx
29.
acf
Saturday, December 6, 2008 /
I’m loving that new Common….HOT HOT HOT…and Brandy…can’t wait until Tuesday.
30.
DivaJonelle
Sunday, December 7, 2008 /
I love commons album, he’s a breath of fresh air.
31.
POLORL
Sunday, December 7, 2008 /
I’m over Chris Brown
really, just…ugh. his voice is NOT maturing, he still has that lisp and those TEETH!! I thought he would grow out of this shit but he hasn’t. UGH To think that he spent all that money on lingerie for Prince and not a dime on dental care. lol Seriously, I thought his voice would mature, but it really hasn’t and his music has been annoying as of late.
Brandy…sooo glad she’s back…love it.
Common…this is inappropiate, BUT hemakesmypantiesWET. THAT VOICE!!!
32.
montgomerypoet
Sunday, December 7, 2008 /
man, is it me??? or does that dream song sound reminiscent of Ciara’s Promise…..if you speed her song up a little it damn near sounds like the exact song…it even has the Prince drums in it!! WTF!!!!! Y can’t artists be more creative instead of listening to someone else’s shit and saying “ooohhhh…i wanna do it toooooo!!!!” sad….I’m loving Brandy though….I’m glad she’s back!
33.
Yoshi
Sunday, December 7, 2008 /
Finally my JAM Rocking that Thing!
Chris is nice!
Brandy actually sounds like Chris Browns Forever! I like her new album its more pop then Rnb to me Piano Man is the jam!
34.
Yoshi
Sunday, December 7, 2008 /
There is a cleaner version of Dream its called Rockin that Thing… Common n Ceelo= Hit! SOoo Hot I love this music week!
Ciara Dream Jammie Ye Common Chris Brandy all came hard!
35.
Corey
Sunday, December 7, 2008 /
OKAY my song Dream Rockin That Thing- Hot I like the Radio/Clean version better it sound better to me then the cursing.
Brandy NICE! I could be bonus material it does sound like Chris Forever who ever said that.
Common HIPHOP is FAR from dead as long is this guy living! HOT! Ceelo I like him to underrated creative good artists
Chris- nice!
I agree this has been the best music review week CL/Brian coming hard with good music from
Common Brandy Chris Dream Jammie Kanye and Ciara
36.
Kellz
Sunday, December 7, 2008 /
I like all (excludind C. Breezy because I didn’t bother to listen to his). Brandy’s was okay and so what The Dream’s single. I LOVE Common’s song and I don’t even like Rap! That was a hot track; I hope it’s his next single!
37.
iknowdasrite
Sunday, December 7, 2008 /
I like the premise of Chris’ song, wouldnt that be so interesting if one of these artists took a chance released a gospel/inspirational single or album? I really want him to do the grown man thing on Graffiti though, I might even think about stanning for him if can make an album that is relevant for us over 12 lol
All of Brandy’s songs sound EXACTLY the same off this album, damn, even stuff on the cutting floor. Her voice is one of a kind, but her producers were one note with the whole thing, even Darkchild. Im still mad at him for slacking on her album
38.
Woop... I hate haters, does that make me a hater..?
Sunday, December 7, 2008 /
I’ll b checkin common’s album.
loved Universal mind control and this is pretty good
i dont get why ppl are hating on Chris Brown. If u dont like his type of music , fair
enough. But because he wants to take a different direction…. He’s making music for his fans( not just his American ones) and he’s a sick performer.
I wanted to go to his concert at the MEN but the tickets have sold out. Guess ppl are not really feeling him… kmt.
What’s wrong with making popular music anyway. Some of the greatest entertainers did just that instead of just ’stickin to one thing’ . It possible to like more than one style of music. Otherwise it’d b boring
39.
Take That
Sunday, December 7, 2008 /
The Brandy song is straight. I love Brandy and I know she’s maturing but her sound is starting to be more Celine Dion/Whitney Houston then the new school pop sounds.
Love Common. Its a BANGER!
Heard Chris Brown on another site, I couldn’t tell if it was supposed to be a gospel song or a pop song. Its aight though.
Didn’t bother to listen to the Dream.
40.
So What
Sunday, December 7, 2008 /
I agree with CONTEMPLATING, seems like there are a lot of Chris Brown haters now,
Well we in the UK, still love him and his still got loads of fans worldwide, To number 38, They have released Extra seats for the Manchester Gig, I can’t wait to see him Live in London next month
41.
☆ Lola A♏ ★
Sunday, December 7, 2008 /
Like the CB and Common song
42.
dre
Sunday, December 7, 2008 /
Brandy gives me what I need.
It’s time for a new young dude to come out and put some fire under Chris Brown. He’s getting too comfortable coming out w/ OK stuff. His tracks and production overshadow his singing, so he needs to step that up.
Common = truth
Dream CANT sing. His first album was bomb, but all of his leaked stuff sounds like a random person trying to get signed from myspace.
43.
Freedom K'NAAN
Sunday, December 7, 2008 /
I love this site. But it’s about time that concreteloop should spend more attention about artist that make songs about life instead about love and money. Artist like K’NAAN
Peace and Love Canada
44.
Jazz
Sunday, December 7, 2008 /
WOW,YOU NEED TO SERIOUSLY PROOFREAD YOUR WORK!! YOU MAKE A LOT OF MISTAKES WHEN YOU DO YOUR POSTS.
45.
Ladyssolady
Sunday, December 7, 2008 /
I’ve been hearing the Dream joint on Sirius for a minute, and been like what is that?! I really like it!
46.
keelahthebeelah
Sunday, December 7, 2008 /
Is it just me, or is there an alarming number of people who seem to be extremely poor at writing the English language? I like to read CL from time to time, but now I feel as though my IQ level is dropping and I’m becoming illiterate from reading these posts. My intentions are not to insult anyone, but I have to say it this way to express how serious this really is. It’s funny how this internet social networking trend is revealing society’s ills. Try a little harder people. CL, I love you all, but this post should have been edited properly. And if you are reading this; people its quite okay to use vernacular (slang) language in the appropriate setting. It’s not acceptable to write as though you can’t form proper sentences, i.e. subject-verb agreement. Brian writes, “I was excited when I saw the tag for this, because as you all know, I pretty much everything that Cee-Lo touches. The new song comes from Common’s new album, Universal Mind Control, which drops on Tuesday as well. It’s been a long time coming, but I’m excited for the album. Common’s last couple of albums have gotten so pretty heavy rotation on my end. And I’ve had the opportunity to see him live more than twice or the span of the past year. Good stuff. The song feels pretty good to me.”
47.
ummm
Sunday, December 7, 2008 /
the dream-those would be prince drums on the dreams song…and the comparisons are accurate about the drums but not the melodies…
cool little joint…house party or what not…off some drank!
48.
Khris
Sunday, December 7, 2008 /
Brandy’s Music is not for everyone. She’s on a higher level than most of her peers. This Song is Hott.
49.
Brandyfan4lyfe
Monday, December 8, 2008 /
Well to the QUEEN OF MUSIC BRANDY THANK YOU FOR PUTTING MORE MUSIC OUT FOR US…she is one of music most under appreciated artist. Human is one of her most mature albums from what I heard. I’m killing mi self waiting to hear the rest of this album I won’t listen to it before tuesaday….
GO BUY THE ALBUM ALL
50.
D-bates
Monday, December 8, 2008 /
Brandy Human Dec 9th go get it Album Of The year!!!!!!!
51.
debra
Monday, December 8, 2008 /
Thank you Brian! Love anything The Dream!!!
52.
bvarney
Monday, December 8, 2008 /
its fun reading comments the ones hating on chris cause he is more pop and blaming it on rihianna. jelous hood rats get a life the dream song is real good but i like” Let me see the booty” better. and brain listen we dont care what meets your standards artist dont put out music for you there miss sheeman diva
53.
Tiffany
Monday, December 8, 2008 /
Brandy’s music has a real timeless feel to it. I can still listen to Full Moon and it sounds like it was just released. I already pre-ordered “Human” so I am supporting REAL music.
54.
Lebo (CaribbeanBoi)
Monday, December 8, 2008 /
Love the BRANDY
heard the Chris for a min, its OKay !
55.
DA UNDACOVA BROTHA
Monday, December 8, 2008 /
UGHH BRANDDDDYYYY…..I CANNOT WAIT TILL 2MARROW TO COP THAT HUMAN ALBUM…DAMNIT IMA SUPPORT MY GIRL IF ITS THE LAST THING I DO….NOW I WASNT EVEN THIS HYPED WHEN I GOT BEYONCE’S CD( AN I LOVE ME SOME BEE) BEE REALLY DISSAPOINTED ME WITH I AM.SASHA FIERCE..BUT I LISTENED TO THE SNIPPETS OF “HUMAN” AND WHEN U CAN BUMP TO SNIPPETS U KNOW ITS A HIT!!! B-ROCKA ALL DAY….HUMAN 12.09.08..BEST ALBUM OF THE DAMN YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
56.
lilblackfan[is an english major]
Monday, December 8, 2008 /
whoa!
i actually downloaded all the songs. i really like the last three.
that’s surprising, b/c chris brown is usu. whack to me, but i really like the tone of “save me”
i love love LOVE cee-lo. him and common=AWESOME on this track
and the dream. whoa! loves it. i really like the beat. it’s cool.
57.
ChokLitFactory
Monday, December 8, 2008 /
Only peeped the Dream song, I like!! Loved his last album!!
58.
Sexie 2 Da Tee
Monday, December 8, 2008 /
Well Dang!!!! Yall aint got to go that HARD ON CHRIS. I actually liked the song…it’s spiritual… I NEED YA’LL TO STEP OUT THAT BOX SOMETIMES!!!!! and try church every once in a while… LMAO.
Brandy- that’s my girl… THEY SAY WE LOOK ALIKE … but I don’t see it . lol
Dream - I saw him and his girl at Barnes N Nobles off Cobb Pkwy… but this song is bout how he does… I can’t wait til his cd hit the stores. (but I am tired of that ‘AY’ that he does throughout his songs.)
Common- He sexy as hell!!!! that’s all I got to say bout that!
59.
------- Jazzo--------
Monday, December 8, 2008 /
I really like the new Common and the C Brownn song!
60.
Rayna
Tuesday, December 9, 2008 /
Its official. Everyone is trying to become pop stars. Remember the hip-hop soul days? (i.e. Aaliyah, old school Usher, Mary J, Brandy, etc.) I miss ‘em. (tear).
61.
bombdiggity
Tuesday, December 9, 2008 /
Brandy- yes I believe she COMPLETES my musical life
Common- The truth his style has never changed, great example of a lyricist/poet
Chis- If you know me, you know I cant stand him anymore, No growth what so ever just B L A H
Dream- man I loved his first cd i was listening to playing in her hair the other day( never gets old) who ever said he need to come out with love/hate 2.0 is correct that cd was a hit. You cannot sit here and tell me there was one song off that cd that you did not like
62.
Re_Re
Tuesday, December 9, 2008 /
I LOVE THAT CHRIS BROWN SONG WE NEED MORE POSSITIVE ARTISTS WHO ARENT AFFRAID OF THANKING GOD FOR THE THINGS THAT HE DOES FOR US======:)
63.
lil Ced
Thursday, December 18, 2008 /
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