Monthly Archives: September 2009

♫ THE NEW MUSIC REVIEW ♫

R. Kelly feat. Lil’ Wayne – Every Girl (full) – listen
When this song first came on, I was really scared. R. Kelly gets on Lil’ Wayne’s “Every Girl In the World,” and it’s actually quite disgusting. I was a little disturbed. But he’s got to get on the most popular songs, ’cause that’s just what R. Kelly does. He’s begun promoting his forthcoming ninth studio album, Untitled. I actually like his single with Keri Hilson, but this was just sort of too much for me. Not really my cup of tea. Kelly’s new album is set to hit stores October 13th.

Mary J. Blige – Said & Done (full) – listen
Check out this new track from Mary J. Blige, produced by Ryan Leslie. The cut was leaked from her sessions from her upcoming album, Stronger, which is slated to hit stores November 24, 2009 by Geffen Records. “Said & Done” has been rumored to not have made the album, but it’s good to hear new material from Mary.

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GUESS WHO: SPEAKING AT THE UN

Guess who spoke at the United Nations Tuesday morning (aside from Pres. Obama). Hint: He is an Oscar-nominated actor who became a father earlier this year.

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‘ROUND THE WAY: EVA SIMONS’ PROMO PHOTOS + INTERVIEW SNIPPET

Check out some of the official promo photos from Dutch singer Eva Simons. She has been making some waves online with her new video and song, “Silly Boy”.

She recently sat down for an interview with Digital Spy and spoke about her music, mohawk and the ‘Lady Gaga’ comparisons.

On the comparisons to Lady GaGa:
“I don’t really look like her, but I think people compare us because we’re both on the edge and we both like to be a bit freaky. We’re both a bit controversial and make people say, ‘What is she doing?’ I think it’s a compliment to be compared to her because she’s very good at what she does and she’s a writer too. Maybe we can work together one day? I’d love that.”

On her album sound/release date:
“Very uptempo, very electronic and very exciting. The way I sing is quite urban, but the beats are going to be club beats and there will definitely be elements of rock too. I want to release it this year! I really want to release it this year, but they’re telling me it’s going to be the beginning of 2010 and there’s going to be another single first.”

On her Mohawk:
“I’ve had it like this for three months. I saw this style in Tokyo a couple of years ago and thought ‘Nobody wears a Mohawk these days, so why don’t I try it?’ I comb it and make it flat before I go to sleep unless I’m feeling tired and lazy. And I have these hats that I can pull over it, but people are like ‘Why’s she wearing this massive hat?’ When I go to the gym people look at me like I’m some kind of conehead!”

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♫ HOT OR NOT: MARIAH CAREY – “H.A.T.E.U.


♫ Mariah Carey – H.A.T.E.U.

Mariah Carey had the internet going nuts when her twelfth studio album, Memoirs of An Imperfect Angel leaked online. The bulk of the album was produced and written by The Dream and Tricky Stewart.

Fans were a fiend to hear about Mariah’s version of the track, “H.A.T.E.U.,” demo’d originally by The Dream himself. And now they finally get their chance.

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