After almost three years away from the music game, Jennifer Hudson makes a stable return with her sophomore release I Remember Me. Keeping in mind that she experienced and unimaginable tragedy with the murders of her family not long after her debut release, in listening to her new album, one can’t help but feel a sense of pride, in her ability to remain strong— if nothing else. On I Remember Me, Hudson seems somewhat brand new, re-energized, and seemingly jovial despite her life tribulations. The opening track “No One Gonna Love You,” is less persistent than the title would suggest, but sets the album’s tone off in the right direction. Produced by Rich Harrison, who is known for bringing the go-go element to tracks for the likes of Beyonce and Amerie, the song finds Hudson stepping a little bit out of her comfort zone with a new spin on what could easily turn into a run-of-the-mill bad break up song, but thankfully takes a turn in a different direction.
Although this song leaked a few months ago, another version of Snoop Dogg’s “Eyez Closed” has made its way to the web. Initially, the Kanye West, No I.D. and Plain Pat-produced track had only West’s verse. This time around the S-N-double O-P has added his g-funk rap verse to the song, with singer John Legend holding it down in the chorus. It is said that this song willbe on Snoop Dogg’s 11th upcoming studio album Doggumentary album, which is set to drop on Tuesday, March 29th. Give it a listen!
Only a year after the release of his third studio album, Graffiti, Chris Brown takes his place back in the spotlight for his brand new fourth studio album, F.A.M.E. The title is an acronym that is simply a tribute to his fans, stating “Fans Are My Everything.”
The past couple years have been very trying for Chris Brown. He started off on top, in a high-profile relationship with one of the world’s biggest superstars with a budding career as an artist and becoming an accomplished writer. He had created his own lane, and some would even argue that Chris is the best at what he does. But all of that talent and greatness was overshadowed by controversy, with a domestic situation that would leave Chris Brown in between a rock and a hard place.
Radio outlets, fans, music television and even some of his peers made the decision to steer clear of Chris Brown and his 2009 release, Graffiti, but it seems as though amid some appearances, performances and successful mixtapes, the doors have began to open again for the 21-year-old crooner. On his latest effort, F.A.M.E., Chris wants to give a token of his appreciation to his fans for sticking by him through this tough time, simply by making music that they want to here. Continue
Since joining Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music fold, former member of the duo Clipse, Pusha-T offers up his first project before he delivers his debut solo album, which he cites as a “whole other monster.” The new mixtape, Fear of God is hosted by the Re-Up Gang, much like many of Pusha’s mixtapes in the past.
Fear of God is 13 tracks of original material, as well as freestyles over classic instrumentals, with features from Kanye West, 50 Cent, Kevin Cossom, Rick Ross and more. Production ranges from G.O.O.D. Music front man, Kanye West, The Neptunes, Tha Bizness and many more.
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Keeping in mind that she experienced and unimaginable tragedy with the murders of her family not long after her debut release, in listening to her new album, one can’t help but feel a sense of pride, in her ability to remain strong— if nothing else. On I Remember Me, Hudson seems somewhat brand new, re-energized, and seemingly jovial despite her life tribulations. The opening track “No One Gonna Love You,” is less persistent than the title would suggest, but sets the album’s tone off in the right direction. Produced by Rich Harrison, who is known for bringing the go-go element to tracks for the likes of Beyonce and Amerie, the song finds Hudson stepping a little bit out of her comfort zone with a new spin on what could easily turn into a run-of-the-mill bad break up song, but thankfully takes a turn in a different direction.
