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"Black Eyed Peas" (Live Earth) 2007-07-13 14:07:00 As Part Of Last Weekends "Live Earth" Gigs, "The Black Eyed Peas" Performed In London."Will.i.am", "Fergie", "Taboo" & "Apl.de.ap" performed a medley of their hits, including; "Pump It" & "Let's Get It Started (Retarded)", plus Fergie's new single "Big Girls Don't Cry".B.E.P really got the crowd going, the energy & passion that rains from these guys is phenomenal. Will leads the band & gives them an empowerment that they use so well. I was wondering how the UK based crowd would take to them, then I was amazed by how they all joined in to tracks that half of them didn't even know.Watch It & Love It... & Tell Me What You Think?Black Eyed Peas - Live Earth Presented By Urban ReviewHot Peformance?Let Me Know ...

"Eve ft. T.I - Cash Flow" 2007-07-13 12:56:00 Yet Another Track Has Leaked From "Eve's" New Album "Here I Am". "Cash Flow" is now the third track that has been heard, it features 'man of the moment' rapper "T.I". A solid track with some nice production from "Swizzy", it feels a little like "Give It To You", enough to link the two but not enough to sound 'samey'. I have high hopes from E-V-E's new album & can't wait for it to be released, I haven't heard anything astonishing yet, but nothing even close to poor, so the signs are good. LISTEN: "Eve ft. T.I - Cash Flow" 'Samey' Or Just Plain Hot, Let Me Know What You think? ...

"Pussycat Dolls - Don't Cha" (Live Earth) 2007-07-12 13:26:00 As Part Of This Weeks "Live Earth" Theme, Here Are "The Pussycat Dolls" Perorming Their Debut Single.Although not the most respected or diverse artists on the bill, they did quite well & held their own, with a pop medley of tracks, "Don't Cha" being the most recognisable. "Nicole" was shinning as usual, looking stunning & performing with questionable vocals. It has been obvious since the outset that she & "Melody" are the only ones with an ounce of talent, & with Nicole's debut solo album just around the corner, let's see how she fairs alone.Not a great fan of PCD but there are great at what they do, the dance set at the end of the piece was pretty cool & got the crowd going. I reckon they will be around for quite some time, with or without Miss Scherzinger. What do you reckon?Pussycat Dolls - Don't Cha (Live Earth)Presented By Urban ReviewLove It, Or Hate It!Let Me Know? ...

"Keyshia Cole ft. Missy Elliott & Lil' Kim - Let It Go" (Video) 2007-07-12 12:16:00 Here Is The Brand New Video From R&B Sensation "Keyshia Cole".Taken from here new album "Just Like You", which is due for release late September, it is a mid-tempo, summer jam. With "Kim" & "Elliott" on the track, it has a Hip-Hop, Soul feel, while still giving Cole time to show off some of her vocal cords.Still, it seems like a strange song to choose as the debut single from a new album, I have never really been feeling this song, it's not bad, but it is just missing something. I hope this is not a sign of things to come from Keyshia's album, as her last was such a great debut.It's great to see Missy & Kim reunited, just like the old days. What do you reckon?What Do You Think Of It, Hot Or Not? ... Amp

"Eve ft. Sean Paul - Give It To You" 2007-07-11 14:30:00 Here Is The Official Second Single From "Eve's" New Album "Here I Am".The track features "Sean Paul", & is a very uptempo, sultry, summer song. I am not feeling this as much as "Tambourine", although this is produced by "Swizz Beatz" as well, it just doesn't have that unique sound of the first single. All the same I can't wait for her new album to drop, I think it's going to be hot.Check Out The Track Below & Let Me Know What You Guys Think?LISTEN: "Eve ft. Sean Paul - Give It To You"Better Or Worse Than Tambourine,What Do You Think? ...

"Alicia Keys - If I Ain't Got You" (Live Earth) 2007-07-10 13:15:00 The Past Weekend Saw One Of The Biggest Concerts Ever Held, "Live Earth".This week, I will be posting my personal highlights of the world wide concert. Today, it kicks off with what was probably the best performance of the US concert, "Alicia Keys" with "If I Ain't Got You".This is one of my favourite Keys' songs, the energy & power she expels in her performances are amazing, & this is no exception. Alicia is one of the greatest talents in R&B at the moment, a definate contender for "Mary J's" crown as the 'Queen Of Hip-Hop Soul'.Check Out The Performance Below & Let Me Know If You Are Feeling It?ALICIA KEYS - IF I AIN'T GOT YOU (LIVE EARTH)Presented By Urban ReviewLet Me Know What You Think, Leave A Comment ...

"Kelis ft. Nas - Blindfold Me" (Video) 2007-07-09 13:37:00 Finally, I Didn't Think It Was Going To Happen, But The UK Finally Gets Another "Kelis" Track."Blindfold Me" features rapper superstar & Kelis' husband "Nas", it's got one 'mutha' of a beat & fast paced, sexy lyrics. I love this track & am so happy to see it is being released in the UK, since the US release was so long ago.It's a real shame that this album flopped so badly, "Kelis Was Here" was one of my favourite albums of 2006, such slick, varied production, with so much attitude & style from Kelis, if you really 'get' this album, it is something special.Check Out The Video Below, & Let Me Know If You Like It Or Not, Will Be Interesting To Hear Your Opinions?Kelis ft. Nas - Blindfold MePresented By Urban ReviewLike This Track, Or Are You Not Feeling It? ...

"50 Cent ft. Justin Timberlake - She Wants It" 2007-07-09 12:54:00 This Is The 3rd Single Slated For Release From "Fiddy's" New Album "Curtis". The "Timbaland" produced record is a more up tempo track than we are used to from 50, this in turn forces him to flow much faster than he usually does, this is a good thing. Finally 50 shows us that he can actually rap, rather than just talk in a monotone voice. However, it does still suffer from the usual Curtis subject matter, sex, with "Justin's" hook being about 'Technology' (Pornography). It would be great to hear 50 rap about something that wasn't 'hoes & cars' for once, I want another "Hate It Or Love It", not another "Candy Shop". LISTEN: "50 Cent ft. Justin Timberlake - She Wants It" Like It, Let Me Know? ...

"Eve ft. Jay Z - Tambourine" (Remix) 2007-07-07 10:19:00 Yeah It's Another "Jay Z" Remix.Here is a hot remix track from "E-V-E's" current single "Tambourine", Jay always seems to jump on random records but always makes a good job of them, & this is no exception.I love this track, as well as the original, it's a shame that it has not blown up in the way I thought it would, but it is still getting airplay & there is still time yet. I can't wait to hear Eve's new album "Here I Am", with work from "Swizzy" it's going to be hot.Check Out The Jay Remix & Let Me Know What You Make Of It?LISTEN: "Eve ft. Jay Z - Tambourine" (Remix)Hot Or Not? ...

"Nicole Scherzinger ft. T.I. - What Ever You Want" 2007-07-06 13:00:00 After Months Of Hype, Here Is The Debut Solo Single From Former "Pussycat Doll", "Nicole Scherzinger". The track features 'man of the moment' "T.I." & will be the first single from Nicole's debut album "Her Name Is Nicole". The record itself is a real 'club banger', it's over the top production provided by "Polow Da Don" is almost it's undoing, the beats & timing outshine Nicole, any talent she does have is simply masked behind switches on an 808.Despite it's faults, this is a very cool track, I have no doubt that Nicole will take over the world over the next 12 months, not quite to "Beyonce" level, but maybe the next "Amerie". Check Out The Track Below & Let Me Know What You Think About It?LISTEN: "Nicole Scherzinger ft. T.I. - What Ever You Want" Nicole, Sexy & Talented,You Tell Me? ...

"Timbaland ft. Keri Hilson, D.O.E & Nephew - The Way I Are (Remix)" 2007-07-05 13:35:00 Source - Chris-pixThis Is A Remix To The Brand New Single "The Way I Are" From "Timbaland", Which Will Feature As A B-Side On The Release.Danish Rock Band "Nephew" have been given the task of matching what is already a huge track & they have pulled it off quite well. This track has a real 'Rock' feel to it & almost changes the genre of the whole track, with new vocals & new instrumentals it is definately worth a listen.Check It Out & Let Me Know What You Think Of It?LISTEN: "Timbaland ft. Keri Hilson, D.O.E & Nephew - The Way I Are (Remix)"Like It, Leave A Comment & Let Me Know? ... Amp

Oh Timbaland... 2007-07-04 13:12:00 In A Sad & Somewhat Surprising Statement, Production God "Timbaland" Has Announced That He Is Soon Looking To "Throw In The Towel". In a recent interview he is quoted as saying: "I'm about to de-crown myself and pass it over to one of the up-and-coming producers under me. They won't be able to be me - there's only one Timbaland - but there's a certain sound that I try to teach."His reasons behind his intended retirement:“Music is boring right now. I'm too innovative for the world. I've been doing it so long"This is really not a good thing for music, Timbaland is the greatest producer in the world, period. His style & innovative beats cannot be matched by anyone, his work with "Aaliyah" is some of the best contemporary R&B ever created, & his "Missy" production is so cool it is beyond words.Tim has spoken about his boredom of music before but I never thought that he would retire now that he has become so popular with mainstream audiences. Admittedly he never seemed 'content ...