Lloyd feat. Lil’ Wayne – You (full) – download
So I may have jumped the gun a little bit. If this song sounds familiar, it’s because I posted an early version which features Tango Redd. Tango’s been replaced with Lil’ Wayne (which makes the song hotter) and it seems Lloyd has cut ties with Murder Inc. (now coined just “The Inc.”) and is signed to Shonuff! Anyways, this is set to be Lloyd’s first single and has already begun to get radio spins. I like this song, it’s a good look for Lloyd.

Tank – Throwback Love (full) – download
I’ve always been a Tank fan, so I’m glad to hear this new material. I thought for a minute that Tank wouldn’t be doing any more recording, or at least not coming out with another album considering that he’s really gotten into the production and writing aspects of the business. This song uses the same sample of Chris Brown’s “Young Love,” and although this isn’t the best of Tank’s work, his vocal delivery is on point and I still think he’s one of the better male artists out there.

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Kelly Rowland – My Every Thought Is You (Addicted) (full) – download
Now that we’ve gotten Beyonce out of the way, haha! We can move on to Miss Rowland. I think that this song is probably one of the best that’s been released from the leaked Kelly Rowland songs. It’s rumored to be produced by Bryan-Michael Cox, and if that’s true, I’m not surprised, because he’s really been doing his thing! I’m loving this song, it’s got a nice slow groove, and I dig the way the her voice floats over the song.

Kelis – Like U (full) – download
This wouldn’t be a bad song if it weren’t for that completely obnoxious vocal sample. I’ve liked most of the Kelis material that’s leaked (“About to Hate Me,” “Emergency”) but this one doesn’t really do anything for it. Kelis’s voice has never really impressed me but the performance and the delivery just doesn’t do anything for me either. And the sample, for me, just kills it. And I don’t mean that in a good way.

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Beyonce feat. Jay-Z – Deja Vu (radio snippet) – download
Wow. I really love this. This is really sexy. A good look for Beyonce, seriously. I can’t wait for the song to leak. I know people have been fiending for this, believe me, I have been too. This is sick, seriously. Her voice sounds so mature and so great. I love it. Sounds like a great first single choice. I will definitely be posting the full song as soon as it leaks.

Janelle Monae – Party Girl (snippet) – download
Janelle Monae – Party Girl (full) – download
A fun track that Janelle did, which will not appear on her album, and really not representative of the material that will appear on “Metropolis.” But this is a fun track that reminds me of getting ready to go to the club. It really captures the moment, and I feel as though this song is really something people can relate to. Great stuff!

***UPDATE: I just added the full version of “Party Girl!” I wanted everyone to hear the surprise ending.

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