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"Jennifer Lopez ft. Audio Imagery - Do It Well" (Remix) 2007-09-01 05:52:00 Here Is A Hot, Un-Official Remix Of "Jennifer Lopez's" New Single "Do It Well". Remixed & featuring "Audio Imagery", this is a professional cut on what was already a hot track, although J-Lo is edited down quite heavily, the beat & hook remain, with added versus giving a Hip-Hop, Club feel. Whether it is better than the original is a matter of opinion, if your a J-Lo fan then probably not, but if you just like this track then it is most likely an improvement. Check it out & let me know what you think? LISTEN: "Jennifer Lopez ft. Audio Imagery - Do It Well" (Remix) Liking This Remix,Let Me Know? ...

"Britney's Back" 2007-08-31 14:18:00 Don't Shoot, I Am Aware That "Britney Spears" Does Not Usually Get Mentioned Around Here, The Reason I Am Posting Them Is Due To The fact That Her Comeback Single(Not Confirmed) Is Produced By "Danjahandz".Miss Spears comeback is a bit of an 'event', I personally fell sorry for her, going off the rails, shaving her hair off & reportedly trying to hang herself from a light fitment, that's sad. You know, like me, that these tracks will do well in the charts & she will be back & as annoying as ever.The first track, which has already had airplay, is half decent at worst, the Danja production on "Gimme More" is hot, with some strange noises added by Britney, it makes for an R&B, Dance & Pop fusion that is an easy listen. Sounds like "Nicole's" recent material, which has been pretty solid, I actually found myself quite liking it, which is disturbing!LISTEN: "Britney Spears - Gimme More"The second track which features & is written by "T-Pain" is very Pop, this track is simply ...

"Twista ft. Pharrell Williams - Give It Up" (Video) 2007-08-31 13:54:00 After Along Time Away From The Limelight As A Solo Artist, "Twista" Returns With Some New Material.Teaming up with "Pharrell Williams" to both feature & produce the track; "Give It Up" is a 'so so' track with some nice beats. The "Hype" directed video is a rip of "Kanye's" "Gold Digger", which is also directed by Hype, this may be intentional, but if it isn't; did he really think people wouldn't make comparisons?Either way, the both the video & track are pretty hot, nothing groundbreaking here, but enjoyable none the less.Check Out The Video & Let Me Know What You Think?Twista ft. Pharrell Williams - Give It UpPresented By UrbanreviewWhat Do You Think,Let Me Know? ...

"Keyshia Cole - Shoulda Let You Go" 2007-08-31 13:09:00 Here Is The Rumoured Second Single From "Keyshia Cole's" Second Album; "Just Like You".This "Dark Child" produced track bears a large similarity to "Mary J Blige's" smash "Enough Cryin'", not that that is a bad thing, it just feels a little un-original, maybe a re-used beat. I have been slightly underwhelmed by Keyshia of late, her first single "Let It Go" really did nothing for me, although it has enjoyed chart success.Maybe I will grow to like this one, but for now I will keep my doubts, don't let me put you off though; Keyshia is still a hot vocalist.LISTEN: "Keyshia Cole - Shoulda Let You Go"Gonna Let It Go,Let Me Know? ...

"Timbaland ft. Keri Hilson, D.O.E & One Republic - The Way I Are" (Remix) 2007-08-31 12:25:00 Here Is Another Official Remix To "Timbaland's" Smash Hit "The Way I Are". This one has been remixed by "One Republic" who feature on Tim's next single "Apologize"(Not Confirmed), it is a solid remix with an darker feel to it than the original. It's extra verse reworked production are sure to take the track even further, as if it needed it! LISTEN: "Timbaland ft. Keri Hilson, D.O.E & One Republic - The Way I Are" (Remix) Better Or Worse Than The Original, Let Me Know What You Think? ... Amp

"Kanye West - Graduation" (Album Leak) 2007-08-30 14:03:00 Source - EVluvsyaThis Really Needs No Introduction, Here Is The Louis Vuitton Don With His New Album "Graduation".REMEMBER to grab an official copy of the album when it drops on September 10th(UK)/11th(US), this may be our only chance to rid the world of "50 Cent". Expect a review sometime soon."Kanye West - Graduation" (Clean Version)(Grab It Now, Link Will Only Be Available For A Short Time)Good MorningChampionStrongerI WonderGood Life - feat. T-PainCan't Tell Me NothingBarry Bonds - feat. Lil WayneDrunk & Hot Girls - feat. Mos DefFlashing Lights - feat. DweleEverything I Am - feat. scratches by DJ PremierThe GloryHomecomingBig BrotherHeard It Yet,Let Me Know What You Think? ...

"Board Bangers - Cause The Beats Hot" 2007-08-30 12:58:00 Normally I Don't Just Post Random Tracks That I Get Sent To Me, But Here Is One I Quite Liked.Not sure if any of my readers from the US have heard of these guys, but the "Board Bangers" are a 'commercial styled' group that have followed in the footsteps of "Lupe Fiasco" & "Pharrell" in fusing the world of urban Hip-Hop with the 'Skating Scene'.The group hail from Long Beach CA, & while they sound felt somewhat 'forced', I did enjoy the production on the track, a real solid beat, plus they take the strange move of not including a hook on the track? I can see these guys making it big, even if it's commercial success rather than critical acclaim. LISTEN: "Board Bangers - Cause The Beats Hot" What Do You Make Of This Track,Let Me Know? ...

Hip-Hop Comedy... 2007-08-30 12:19:00 Some Of The More Regular Visitors To My Blog Wil Have Probably Seen The "50 VS Kanye Vid ", Well The Guys Behind That Film Have Made Another.As most Hip-Hop lovers will know, rappers get the blame for the 'destruction of society', whenever there is a shooting, anywhere in the western hemisphere it is blamed on "50 Cent" or some other rapper. Because everyone knows that once you see a Hip-Hop music video, you want to kill everyone, right?Check out the sarcastic views of "Eric & Jeff Rosenthal" below & let me know if you like it, your feedback shapes what goes on round here so it's always welcome.Grillz, Ha!Let Me Know What You Think? ...

"Alicia Keys - No One" 2007-08-29 13:56:00 Finally, A Very Welcome Return To The Gorgeous "Alicia Keys". The Soul singing powerhouse returns to the limelight with a new album; "As I Am", here is the first full track to leak: "No One" is a mid-tempo ballad with huge vocals from start to finish, the constant rhythmic beat contrasts amazingly with Alicia's outstanding voice. This woman is talent personified, her vocal ability knows no bounds, I didn't truly think that she could improve any more, but there she goes again. Although Alicia never makes 'club bangers', nor are her tracks deliberate radio singles, she still reaches a mainstream audience & is appreciated far & wide, I cannot say a bad word against this lady.LISTEN: "Alicia Keys - No One" You Feeling The New Keys Track,Let Me Know? ...

"Kanye West ft. Chris Martin - Homecoming" 2007-08-28 14:03:00 Uh Huh, Another "Kanye" Track Has Leaked From "Graduation", A Few More & We'll Have The Whole Album. Ha!This one feature's "ColdPlay's" "Chris Martin", a firm favourite for guest vocals, I guess it's the squeaky voice. The mid-tempo track is feeling a little slow for my liking, not one of Kanye's best, a decent, solid track all the same, I can't wait for Graduation to drop, bring it on "Fiddy".LISTEN: "Kanye West ft. Chris Martin - Homecoming"Love To Know What You Guy's Make Of This,Let Me Know? ...

"Common ft. Lily Allen - Drivin' Me Wild" (Video) 2007-08-28 13:43:00 Sorry For The Lack Of Posts Over The Last Few Days, There Hasn't Really Been Anything Worth Your Time, I Think The Music World Took The Weekend Off Or Something. Now We Are Back On Track With The Latest Video From "Common".Taking from his current critically acclaimed album "Finding Forever", Common returns with the aid of the UK's very own "Lily Allen". "Drivin' Me Wild" is a different flavour than we are used to with Common, it's radio friendly hook & vocal arrangement suit well to his rap style.Although many people have recommended Common to me, I have never really felt his music, it's seems a little 'preachie' for my liking. In my opinion he doesn't hold the 'wow factor' of a Hip-Hop star, he lacks the energy of "Kanye" or the presence & style of "Jay".None the less, I will not take anything away from this track, Lily's vocals add to a well written, well produced track, check it out & let me know what you think?Common ft. Lily Allen - Drivin' Me WildPresented By Urban Re ...

"Eve ft. Mashonda - Dance Floor" 2007-08-26 13:17:00 Yet Another Track Has Leaked From "Eve's" Highly Anticipated Album "Here I Am".This time it is a mid-tempo track called "Dance Floor", while it is not as hot as "Tambourine", nor is it 'single material', it still consists of some solid production, compliments of "Neo Da Matrix" & some good lyrics from both Eve herself, as well as "Mashonda", wife of producer "Swizz Beatz".This is not the best I have heard of Eve but still it is pretty hot, Here I Am promises to be a really cool album, can't wait for the official release on October 16th (although it will probably be pushed back yet again).LISTEN: "Eve ft. Mashonda - Dance Floor"What Are You Making Of Eve's Latest Offerings,Let Me Know? ...

Amy Winehouse In Hotel Brawl! 2007-08-24 15:04:00 As If UK Singing Sensation "Amy Winehouse" Hadn't Gone Off The Rails Enough, Just Look What Happened To Here When She Got In A Fight With Her Husband "Blake Fielder-Civil".Reports say that the fight broke out after a 'drug fuelled' night in a hotel room, whatever the circumstances, it looks as though Amy came out on top. Her craziness needs to stop now, or one day I'm sure it will kill her, we don't need to lose someone as talented as her to such a crappy cause, drugs & alcohol.What Do You Think Of Amy Antics,Let Me Know? ...

50 Cent Left In The Cold... 2007-08-23 14:38:00 Yeah, It's Been A Slow Day In The World Of Urbantainment, Just Thought I'd Show You Guys A Pic That I Thought Was Hilarious.This shot was taken at the "Screamfest" concert tour, which reached NY yesterday (22nd), in a rare & unexpected colab appearance from "Jay Z", "Diddy", "Kanye" & "50". I'm sure the photo was just taken at the wrong time, still, fiddy looks awful lonely over there by himself. Ha.What Do You Make Of The Shot, & The Whole 'Fiddy, Kanye Stuff'Let Me Know? ...

"Example - So Many Roads" (Video) 2007-08-22 13:49:00 Here Is The New Video From UK Rapper "Example".For those who do not know of Example yet, he is a 25 y/o rapper signed to "The Streets" record label; "The Beats". He is probably best known for creating the response track to "Lily Allen's" "Smile", entitled "Vile", it received a good response & moderate airplay from "Radio 1" among others.Now he returns with his new single "So Many Roads", which samples "The Carpenters" "We've Only Just Begun" & incorporates it with some solid lyrical content & a cool video. I think this guy will be around for sometime to come, I like the whole vibe of his songs & hope to see more of him in the future.Check Out The Vid & Let Me know Your Thoughts?Feelin' Example,Let Me Know? ...