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Fundamental '03 "Wait a While"

Fundamental '03 has a new track out today! It's titled "Wait a While". Basically, the song is about not having to get down and dirty to show that they have love for their girl. Awesome song for the trio... it's nice to see another side of them, compared to their strong bass'd "Bye Bye" and "Confused". The track fetures, what seems like, guitars & drums. They also show great harmony together. We rate this song an 8.6/10.0.

"Wait a While"
http://www.zshare.net/audio/124002336c50bd37/

New video: Usher - "Moving Mountains"

Usher's new video for "Moving Mountains" is out. The video is amazing!!! It is very artistic and shows a lot of emotion and power throughout the 5+ minute long story-like vid. Deff a positive video for Usher! It is a continuation of the "Love in this Club" video... beginning at the burned down club scene. A lot of special effects used in the video... as well as a green screen. Everything looks VERY realistic and very well-planned. Usher doesn't dance or do any choreography in this video. We think rightfully so... The vid should send a deep message; and it does. Deff. watch this video, youll be intrigued. His album 'Here I Stand' comes out officially Tuesday, May 27!!!

Be sure to check in on Tuesday and listen to our FULL review... breaking down each song.

***NEW UPDATE: DOWNLOAD VIDEO LINK***
http://www.mediafire.com/?vzmy9ym1jex

Debut Album Alert!: Mic Little - "Put it in a Letter"

Mic Little is the future of R&B... hands down he is one of the most talented singers at the age of 14. However, recently it has come to my attention that Mic Little was dropped from the major recording label Def Jam. How? or Why? is beyond me... I don't understand why anyone would give up such a hot prospect. Mic Little, who released his expected 1st single "Put it in a Letter" featuring the lyrical master Ne-yo, had absolutely no push from Def jam which ultimately sums up why Mic Little was dropped from their label. Honestly, its a shame that such a new and upcoming artist such as Mic Little wasn't given the chance that he deserved.
However, it seems that Mic Little has released a debut album independently, which will be sold through digital downloading. The album is called "Put it in a Letter", which includes some amazing tracks such like "Put it in a Letter", "Don't Stop (I like It)", and the melodic ballad "Red Light, Green Light".
The album starts off with his 1st single "Put it in a letter", which features Ne-yo. The song is a great single choice, and lyrically wise fits his image/age. The next song on the album "Don't Stop(I Like it)" which was produced by Stargate, reveals a more risky side of Mic Little rather than his normal 14 year old sensual side. If your looking for an amazing ballad then make sure you check out track #3 on the album called "Red Light, Green Light", which shows his melodic/sensual side. "Who Need a Dime" is a different yet interesting song that shows Mic Little's creative lyrical side... (Who need a dime, I got a dollar... make me wanna pop my collar haha). #5 "Fresh & Fly" gives us a glimpse of Mic's gangsta side... but mainly just a filler on the album. #6 "Hey Girl" is a crazy club banga! It has a mesmerizing beat that will just make you wanna move. #7 "Let Me Get it", sort of has a southern type of snap beat with hard synths that make you just wanna lean and rock to it. #8 "Golden State" is kind of an obnoxious anthem about Cali and where he lives, but it doesn't take too much away from the album. #9 "Never Can Say Goodbye" is a remake of The Jackson 5's hit single, and Mic Little does an amazing job and sounds a lot like the great Michael Jackson himself. #10 "Make it out the Hood" is really just another one of those typical songs about getting out of the hood and going from the bottom to the top. #11 "My Song" is yet another slow jam ballad with a nice piano sound in the background... Mic will have the ladies eating out of his hand with this joint! #12 "Can I Be It" is a mid-tempo love song that is one of the best on the album. #13 "Hate On Us" is a slow jam that really reveals his image/age, which is good that he isn't trying to act older than he really is. #14 and the last song on the track "Before I Fail" is an interesting song with a weird intro... probaly a bad way to end the album... but overall an amazing album.

TrackList- "Put it in a Letter"

1. Put it in a Letter - http://www.evilshare.com/7da2745c-784d-102b-a14f-000b6aa2a5f8
2. Don't Stop (I Like It) - http://www.evilshare.com/7e426200-784d-102b-a14f-000b6aa2a5f8
3. Red Light, Green Light - http://www.evilshare.com/7e744fea-784d-102b-a14f-000b6aa2a5f8
4. Who Need a Dime - http://www.evilshare.com/7ee91b36-784d-102b-a14f-000b6aa2a5f8
5. Fresh & Fly - http://www.evilshare.com/7f31bc56-784d-102b-a14f-000b6aa2a5f8
6. Hey Girl - http://www.evilshare.com/7faf3b04-784d-102b-a14f-000b6aa2a5f8
7. Let me get it - http://www.evilshare.com/80e3d64c-784d-102b-a14f-000b6aa2a5f8
8. Golden State - http://www.evilshare.com/815c671a-784d-102b-a14f-000b6aa2a5f8
9. Never can Say Goodbye - http://www.evilshare.com/823318dc-784d-102b-a14f-000b6aa2a5f8
10. Make it out the Hood - http://www.evilshare.com/825c9914-784d-102b-a14f-000b6aa2a5f8
11. My Song - http://www.evilshare.com/828831be-784d-102b-a14f-000b6aa2a5f8
12. Can I be It - http://www.evilshare.com/82b67b8c-784d-102b-a14f-000b6aa2a5f8
13. Hate On Us - http://www.evilshare.com/82dbda6c-784d-102b-a14f-000b6aa2a5f8
14. Before I Fail - http://www.evilshare.com/82f30160-784d-102b-a14f-000b6aa2a5f8

Overall Rating: 8.6

Kwiet Storm "Everybody"

The 4 member group Kwiet Storm has a new song titled "Everybody". The song is a hoppin' R&B song. It is very catchy and likeable. I could see this song all over BET and MTV this summer... with a hott video in Florida or somewhere tropical. The beat is dope... very One Chance/Pretty Ricky/Yung Joc. Overall, the song is a 8.3/10.0. Great song to introduce us to this upcoming R&B group. We can't wait to hear more from them!


8.3/10.0


"Everybody"
http://www.zshare.net/audio/1234738749bb896b/

Usher: 'Here I Stand' & Bonus Track

2 new bonus tracks from 'Here I Stand' have leaked onto the internet titled "Revolver" & "Forever Young". Neither Ryan or I(Brendon) have listened to these tracks... and won't until Tuesday, May 27. We will not be posting our review of Usher's album or bonus tracks until the 27th. We haven't even downloaded the album... or listened to any songs besides the 5 or so that we posted last week. This album is set to be one of the, if not the, album of the year... We're waiting until 5/27/08 to hear the album: We're actually going to purchase and support Usher. So, listen/download if you want.. but there will be no reviews or comments on any of the new material/album until next Tuesday.

Deff. check back in from time to time though, especially on Tuesday.
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"Revolver"
http://www.zshare.net/audio/123474569073a510/

'Here I Stand' Album
http://www2.evilshare.com/bdd7eff4-77e2-102b-8d56-00a0c993e9d6

***NEW UPDATE***

"Forever Young"

http://www.zshare.net/download/1241669277f30406/

Chrishan "Changed"

Chrishan has a new song titled "Changed". This song was previewed about 2 weeks ago by R&B star Lloyd... except his version was titled "Life". We are wondering who is actually going to get the beat for their album... Especially with Lloyd being well-known and with his new album coming out soon, and Chrishan only debuting sometime soon... Will the song go to lloyd because of 'seniority'?

Overall, the song is great. We give it an 8.6/10.0. Chrishan uses his voice as an instrument and really excels. His voice has really matured since the last bit of music we've heard... a month or so ago. He really has "Changed"... He seems to be turning into an exciting new face in R&B! We'll see how he differentiates himself from the R&B games male stars. For example, we think he'll end up being compared to Lloyd, Trey Songz, J. Holiday, Casely and Chris Brown. He needs to find either a route, style, music-feel, or audience direction different than the forementioned artists.

We can't wait to see Chrishan mature more and begin his journey to stardom. Deff. check this trackout!!!

8.6/10.0

"Changed"
http://www.zshare.net/audio/12347376bdd4d223/

Shout to BMF!

Keri Hilson "Energy" Snip

Keri Hilson is hottt off the "Super Human" track... Her supposed first single "Energy" is beginning to show itself! In this 30 sec clip... you can really hear how shes coming swingin' for Ciara and Rihanna! it seems like a very catchy and likeable song. We'll review more when the full version comes out. Officially, the single will be out May 27th on iTunes!

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"Energy"

http://www.zshare.net/audio/1221592660f9b6cf/

SHOUT TO BLACKMUSICFIRST2 FOR THE FILE

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Update on Usher

Usher is set to perform on the season finale of Dancing with the Stars on May 20th. Usher's number will feature 3 of DWTS professional female ballroom dancers, including Karina Smirnoff.

He'll also be on Good Morning America on May 30th during their Free Concert Series... It airs from 7:00 am-9:00 am... Catch it! It's free!!!!!!

Usher is starting his rounds to promote the new album- May 27th!!!

Ne-Yo's Album Pushed Back

Ne-Yo's 'Year of the Gentleman' album wont be coming out in June... Its been pushed back to August 5th. Some say its because of the poor reception of the LP's first single "Closer"... which has only made it to #54, as the top position. Def Jam surely wants a single in the top 10 for the release. Both previous albums, "In My Own Words" and "Because of You" debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 charts. Hopefully Ne-Yo comes out with a smash hit this summer... He can't fall off... He has to compete with Usher's new album, 'Here I Stand', out May 27th, and Chris Brown's Re-release, 'Exclusive: The Forever Edition', out at the beginning of June.

In Ne-Yo's own words, "...We gotta make it work, ay yo, ay yo, ayyyy..."

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Hmmm... Which one?

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So, as we were searching through the internet... we found three different "Forever" single covers...

Which do you prefer? Comment us and let us know. The actual cover chosen was selection C. A & B were apparently alternate choices.

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Usher: Update + New Track

Usher performed this past weekend at Radio 1's Big Weekend... Link to video performance at bottom. Usher did his thing... dancing and singing his heart out. He also performed two new tracks, yet to be heard by the public... "Here I Stand" and "What's Ya Name"... both sound amazing!!! "Here I Stand" is a slow ballad assuring his girl he'll always be there, no matter what. "What's Ya Name" is clubby & fun... could totally feature T-Pain on a remix. The song is suppose to feature Will.I.Am. of the Black Eyed Peas. In the concert, he perfoms about 1 minute or so of "What's Ya Name." When we get the songs, they'll be up for posting.

Along with his new music, another new track titled "Play Me" was leaked. We had spoke about this song in a previous post. It's a great song with a real electric-house-dance feel. Catchy, too.

We're really feeling Usher and his new music. He's had spectacular beats and production so far... and creative lyrics, direction, and theme. We only hope he gets a little bit more publicity and promotion here in the USA. With the album dropping in a little more than 2 weeks, May 27th, Ush needs to get on some talk shows and tv stations... You know he will... He's Usher. Duhhh.

"Play Me"

http://www.zshare.net/audio/119224270ee604f5/

Live Concert Performance

http://community.livejournal.com/ohnotheydidnt/23360056.html

[[Shout to OhNoTheyDidnt & HipHopManifesto]]

Chris Brown "Super Human"

Chris Brown's long-awaited new track "Super Human" Featuring Keri Hilson leaked today. It's amazing...

Full Review coming tomorrow (May 12th).

Deff. Download it!

"Super Human" Featuring Keri Hilson

http://www.zshare.net/audio/11873889eb48108f/

Usher: Five New Tracks!!!

New USHER song!!! "Trading Places", as posted yesterday, is supposed to be on the tracklist for the new album 'Here I Stand.' The song is killer... shows Ush's voice his new maturity. The track tells a story of trading places, switching roles, with his girl/wife. Three words to describe this song: Catchy, Mature, & Growth. If this is what the new album is gunna be like, get ready and strap your seatbelt, because he's coming May 27th!

"This Ain't Sex" shows an exclusive varitey of range with Ush's new-found maturity. He really uses his voice and shows his range and abilities. The beat is Michael Jackson like... stong rhythm and seductive feeling.

Next new song, "Best Thing". Kind of old school-repetitive beat... great song, would be even better with Jay-Z like expected... maybe this is the version before Jay laced the track. Good mid-album song.

"Just Like Me" shows Ush's ability to "Rap/sing". This song is catchy; kind of makes you rock side-to-side and move your shoulders. Subtle overall beat, but just bangin' enough. He's talking about keeping secrets from his girl, and vice versa. This song isn't scheduled to be on the tentative tracklist, but it's a sure-fire winner!

Finally, "Echo." This track has an original background & beat that we haven't heard before... different than other songs out right now. Once again, not scheduled to be on the album, but its a killa. Ush is proving he and his writers are true lyricists. Fun track, singable, and entertaining. This song controls your ear throughout the entire set. Usher's smooth matured voice laces the track with a strong presence. I don't know anyone else could have done this track... especially as good as Usher did it. Hopefully, it makes the LP! You'll be hummin' this one...

"Echo, Echo, Echo..."

This may end of being one of the best albums of his career... maybe even slaughtering 'Confessions', which is one of Music's most successful albums in the history of Billboard and Music Charts.

JACKPOT WITH USHER SONGS TODAY :)
Shout-out to BMF!


"Trading Places"
http://www.zshare.net/audio/118035908067d66f/

"This Ain't Sex"

http://www.mediafire.com/?hj0hgtyre0i

"Best Thing"

http://www.zshare.net/audio/11979303d16ce52f/

"Just Like Me"

http://www.mediafire.com/?xmvwgdxjeo5

"Echo"

http://www.mediafire.com/?gbozzztxowm

Links Updated.


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The Man, The Music, The Entertainer: "Here I Stand" Tracklisting

Here we go everybody...Tentative Tracklisting for Usher's upcoming LP "Here I Stand" is as follows:

Here I Stand

1. Intro

2. Love In This Club featuring Young Jeezy

3. This Ain’t Sex

4. Trading Places

5. Moving Mountains

6. What’s Your Name featuring will.i.am

7. Prayer For You [Interlude]

8. Something Special

9. Love You Gently

10. Best Thing featuring Jay Z

11. Before I Met You

12. His Mistakes

13. Appetite

14. What’s A Man To Do

15. Lifetime

16. Love In This Club [Part II] featuring Beyoncé & Lil Wayne

17. Here I Stand

Five songs that we noticed were missing were: "Touch", "Make It Rain", "Dat Girl Right There" featuring Ludacris, "Flash" featuring Pharrell, and "I Can't Win". The tracklist's song titles sound really interesting. Can't wait to hear "Appetite", "Lifetime", "This Ain't Sex", and "Something Special." There may be another track titled "Play Me" produced by The Avila Brothers... We'll see if this is the official tracklisting in the next few weeks when it's posted on iTunes, Amazon, and electronic stores websites... We can't wait for this album. Usher's back.. The Man, The Music, The Entertainer!

There were rumors that his next single would be "Best Thing" featuring Jay-Z.. but we got the photos of the "Moving Mountains" video-shoot... It's gunna slaughter the charts and video networks! Get ready, Gear up, and Reserve your Usher album today! They'll sell fasssttt.

He's gutta KILL this album... it's showing that he can compete with the "newbies" Chris Brown, Ne-Yo, J. Holiday, The Dream, and Casely. He also has to compete with "oldies" like R. Kelly, Omarion, Bobby Valentino, Marques Houston, and Justin Timberlake. We have faith in him... The King of Pop & R&B.

Props to UsherWeb.net for the tracklist!

176 HQ pics of his 'new video' at http://www.usher-pictures.com/thumbnails.php?album=86

What do YOU think of the Tracklisting & info/opinions we posted?! Leave comments!

Claude Kelly's "Ghost"

Claude Kelly is out with another banga! A recently leaked song titled "Ghost" has a strong bass, mesmerizing rhtyhm, and a unique use of lyrics & his phenomenal vocal abilities. We urge you to listen to this song... We know youl'll have it on replay! We're singin' it already... and weve heard it a few times. This is one of our favorite Claude Kelly songs... dance-type beat: kind of following "Don't Stop the Music" (Rihanna) & "Forever" (Chris Brown). We rate it a 9.0/10.0. Catch it!!!

"Ghost"

http://www.zshare.net/audio/1168246144c91768/


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Chris Brown on Ebony

Chris Covers Ebony for the June 2008 Cover... Dont forget "Exclusive: The Forever Edition" in stores June 3rd!!!

Usher "Moving Mountains" Video Shots

New pics from Usher's upcoming music video "Moving Mountains" When more info drops, we'll let you know! Wonder if he'll dance on the mountain... it'd be a sick spot to do some slow-motion moves!!!

What do YOU think?