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THE NEW MUSIC REVIEW

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Ester Dean – Backwards (full) – listen
Although she’s been working on an album of her own, Ester Dean is best known for giving Rihanna her signature sound with songs like, “Rude Boy,” “What’s My Name,” and “You Da One.” So, when songs like “Backwards” leak, it’s no telling whether or not the tracks are works of Ester’s own, or if she’s crafting hits for others.

Teyana Taylor feat. Chris Brown – Push Me Up (full) – listen
Teyana Taylor hasn’t been heard from on the music front lately, but while in Los Angeles, she has taken several sessions with Chris Brown, including the one for this Brian Kennedy-produced track, “Push Me Up.” It’s been a long time coming for Teyana’s album, do you think that we’ll be hearing more from her in 2012?

Lloyd – Playboy Centerfold (full) – listen
Lloyd recently released his latest album, King of Hearts, but is also known for being a pro in the studio, knocking out countless songs. “Playboy Centerfold” is some leftovers from previous sessions, produced by Miami natives, The Runners.

Katy Perry feat. B.O.B. – The One That Got Away (Remix) (full) – listen
Although she already released a video for it, Katy Perry is doing what it takes to get another #1 single out of her last album, Teenage Dream. She’s added Atlanta native, B.O.B. into the mix to see if the duo’s got what it takes to top the charts one more time on this last single.

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THE NEW MUSIC REVIEW

Anthony Hamilton feat. Keri Hilson – Never Let Go (full) – listen
Anthony Hamilton’s new album, Back to Love hits stores on December 13th and it seems as though he is keeping up with his consistent sound. Have a listen and what’s supposed to be the soul singer’s next single, featuring none other than singer/songwriter Keri Hilson.

Ester Dean – Death of Us (full) – listen
No stranger to demoing for other artists, it’s no surprised that Ester Dean, who is responsible for writing over half of Rihanna’s latest album, Talk That Talk, has demos leak all the time. Check out “Death of Us,” a leftover demo from the sessions of Rihanna’s new album.

K. Michelle – For My Cinderellas (full) – listen
Since the merger of Jive Records, K. Michelle has still be working on her debut album, Pain Medicine and remaining afloat with the release of mixtapes. The latest of her material to surface is the track, “For My Cinderellas.” Since she’s always working, there’s no telling whether or not this was even meant for her album.

JoJo – Last Heart Standing (full) – listen
Still waiting on JoJo’s often delayed third album, Jumping Trains, but it seems that tracks can’t help but to leak. A clearly unfinished pop track, “Last Heart Standing” just seems to be another demo that got lost in the sauce. Hopefully, we get Jumping Trains at the first quarter of next year.

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NEW MUSIC: RIHANNA – “YOU DA ONE”


♫ Rihanna – You Da One

Much to fans delight, Rihanna releases her second single from her anticipated sixth studio album, Talk That Talk, in the form of the Dr. Luke-produced track, “You Da One.”

The track is written by Ester Dean, who has penned plenty of hits for the young starlet since Rated R. Talk That Talk will hit stores November 21st.

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NEW MUSIC: ESTER DEAN – “TAKE YOU TO RIO”


♫ Ester Dean – Take You To Rio

Famed songwriter Ester Dean, who has been responsible for some of the biggest hits over the past couple of years, offers up her first solo offering since the hit, “Drop It Low.” Check out the new Stargate-produced track, “Take You To Rio,” lifted from the original motion picture soundtrack for the animated film, Rio.

Ester claims that she is working on a debut solo project, however, the material she’s recording for herself, she isn’t opposed to selling to any artist who’s willing to buy.

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