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Wednesday, August 30, 2006 |

   

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Janet Jackson feat. Khia - So Excited (full) - download
I don’t think we ever posted the full CD quality version of this song, but I decided to. I really actually dig this song after listening to in it’s high quality form. It’s a nice dance track. It doesn’t sound distorted like that so-called “high quality” rip that was floating around. I hope that this is slated to be Janet’s next single, regardless of how disgusting I think Khia is. I think it’ll knock in the club.

Beyonce - Creole (full) - download
This is a Rich Harrison cut that didn’t make “B’Day.” The song kind of reminds me a bit of “Get Right” the Jennifer Lopez/Usher song that came out last year because the the brassy horns behind her voice. This song basically just shouts out to all the “red bone,” “yellow bone” and “brown bone” honeys. I totally can see why it didn’t make the album, however. Of course, it’s classic Rich Harrison, with the gogo, hard drums and horns. I wonder why he doesn’t switch up his style sometimes. I know he’s capable of it (see: “Soldier” by Destiny’s Child and “Come With Me” by Amerie).

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WHO SUNG IT BETTER?: DANITY VS. DENNIS

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 |

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Well, some of you may remember that a while ago, I posted a song by Cheri Dennis that was produced and written by Bryan-Michael Cox called “Back Up.” I really loved the song, and said that it would be a nice second single for Ms. Dennis, besides that new song she has out, “Showdown.” Days before the Danity Kane album leaked, a song surfaced by them of the same title. Come to find out, it’s the same song! Diddy had Cheri Dennis do the record and he just gave it on over to Danity Kane for their debut album, which has been flying off of shelves, and is now #1 according to SoundScan. I’m hoping this isn’t causing any bad blood over at Bad Boy. So, my question, to the readers is, which one do you like better?

Cheri Dennis - Back Up (full original) - download
Danity Kane - Back Up (full) - download

NOTE: If the links die, I will reposted them. Supload was definitely tripping when I tried to upload the songs.

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Tuesday, August 29, 2006 |

Amerie feat. Willy Denzey - Crunk Di Di (full) - download
I’ve gotten a few e-mails about this song, requesting that I posted. It’s an Amerie track that came out a couple of days ago. It’s got a French artist featured on it. I’m not exactly sure what it’s from, except for a mixtape that came out internationally. I don’t really have an opinion on the song, I just feel like Amerie could do a lot better than this. Her material on “Touch” was much better than this. But obviously, this wasn’t meant for American release.

UNeSS - Shoulda Never Done It (snippet) - download
This is a smooth R&B track from UNeSS, which he wrote and produced. I really dig this, it’s really smooth and has a nice groove to it. I really love these kind of tracks. UNeSS’s falsetto is flawless over the track. I’m really eager to get my hands on the full version of this track. UNeSS, from the few tracks that I’ve heard, has proven himself to be a great song-writer. Can’t wait to hear more from him.

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Saturday, August 26, 2006 |

Janet Jackson - Enjoy (full) - download
I’m sorry it took me so long to post this song, but this have been really crazy around these parts. This is what I like to hear from Janet! I love her laid back, mellow tracks as much as I like her dance songs, but something about this to me is just different about the other material that we’ve heard from “20 Years Old.” I’m digging this song, it has a really nice groove and Janet’s voice floats over it really nicely.

Lyfe Jennings - Let’s Stay Together (full) - download
This is apparently the new Lyfe Jennings single. People were really digging his first single, S.E.X., from his new album, The Phoenix, because of the positive message to young girls. I can appreciate people singing about different things, when they’re conveying a message to a wide range of people. Can’t knock Lyfe; I’m not mad at him!

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CL EXCLUSIVE: GET YOUR FREAKUM DRESS ON!

Thursday, August 24, 2006 |

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Beyonce decides to unveil her sexier, freakier side on these two new tracks “Freakum Dress” and “Kitty Kat.” I’m not going to make any production predictions (try saying that 3 times fast) on credits for “Kitty Kat,” but “Freakum Dress” is a hard-hitting congo-filled, gogo-inspired track by Rich Harrison, complete with whistles, which is definitely made for the clubs. It’s a record totally for the purpose of letting everyone know there’s something sexy about every woman. “Kitty Kat” is a mid-tempo track that really just kind of creeps up on you, especially with her little surprise at the end. “B’Day” is set to release the day after Beyonce’s birthday, September 5th. And remember, you heard them here first!

Beyonce - Freakum Dress (full) - download / alternate
Beyonce - Kitty Kat (full) - download / alternate

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Wednesday, August 23, 2006 |

Justin Timberlake - FutureSex/LoveSound (full) - download
I’m sorry, but Justin Timberlake is seriously coming with heat on this next album. I’m very excited. Snippets from the album have leaked, along with the three full tracks (”SexyBack,” “My Love” and now this). Timbaland and Justin are a winning combination, I only wish that he had the oppurtunity to hook up with The Neptunes again. However, I’m eager to hear what he came up with working Will.I.Am of the Black Eyed Peas and hip-hop producer Rick Rubin. This song is definitely hot, and again, finds Justin using that “Justified” falsetto.

Brooke Valentine feat. Dem Franchize Boyz - Pimped Out (full) - download
Miss Valentine’s first single, “D-Girl” came out earlier this summer and I haven’t heard anything about her new album, “Physical Education.” But two new songs have leaked recently, one being this one. Nothing much to say about it, it doesn’t do much for me, but I guess it’s friendly for mainstream radio and could pop off in the club. Again, I’m just tired of the whole Franchize Boyz snap thing. They can’t be on everything that comes out for the rest of 2006.

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JT AND T.I. SERVE THEIR “LOVE”

Tuesday, August 22, 2006 |

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Finally, a CD quality rip of the highly anticipate song “My Love” by Justin Timberlake has leaked. I posted the low quality version of this song a couple days ago in the new music review, but here’s the full version for those who have been fiending for it as bad as I have. “My Love” features T.I. and is rumoredly the second single from Justin’s upcoming album, “FutureSex/LoveSounds.” Seriously, this song knocks. It reminds me of why I loved Justin’s first album, “Justified,” and why Timbaland is making his super comeback this year with pop and R&B.

Justin Timberlake feat. T.I. & Timbaland - My Love (full) - download // mirror

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