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"Jay Sean - Ride It" (Video) 2007-12-04 14:46:00 Continuing The Support Of The UK Artists, Here Is The Brand New Video From Asian Star Jay Sean.Ride It has an R&B feel with some solid vocals & is a strong representation of the Desi Beat Sound, which is growing support in the UK urban scene. This is a slick record & I am really feeling it, this guy is back on the block & I love it.In my opinion, Jay Sean, & other UK artists can easily match or beat their US counterparts, this track is far better than a lot of songs on Mario's current album. It is a real shame that the international music scene cannot grasp the amount of underground talent on the shores of Britain, your missing out!Jay sean - Ride itPresented By Urban ReviewWhat Do You Think Of The Track?Or The Video?Love To Get Some Opinion... ...

"Mutya Buena ft. Amy Winehouse - B Boy Baby" (Video) 2007-12-04 14:26:00 After Significant Success In The UK Charts With Her First Two Singles, Here Is The Video For Mutya Buena's Third Solo Single.I featured this song months ago as a highlight of her album Real Girl, & I'm glad it has been picked as a single. It's also great to her Amy Winehouse giving her vocal ability & the hype that goes with her name to a smaller artist.The video is not up to much, very disappointing, & unsurprisingly Amy didn't manage to make the video shoot. Mutya is not looking good in this video, shoot the stylist! I have been proved wrong by this girl, I predicted that the ex Sugababe would fail as a solo artist, but even I'm wrong sometimes. Jokes!What Do You Think Of The Track?The Video?Let Me Know... ...

"Kelly Rowland ft. Travis McCoy - Daylight" 2007-12-04 14:07:00 As Kelly Rowland Makes The Final Preparations For The Re-Release Of Her Ill-Fated Album Ms Kelly, Here Is The Return Single.Daylight is a high-tempo 'R&B-Pop' record which features Travis McCoy of the Gym Class Heroes. When I first heard rumors of this track I was pretty excited, I imagined a 'Club-Banger' with some 'Fire Production'. Instead we are left with a middle of the road record which is leaves you unfulfilled & disappointed, Kelly is deeper than this, her original album contained some top tracks, solid production & heart-felt input from the R&B star. The poor sales IMO were due to the poor PR & lack of effort from the record company.I heard rumors that Kelly was thinking of quiting the music scene, I'm afraid to say, if she can't pull something out to match former band mate Beyonce then that might soon be a reality. I hope that does not happen. LISTEN: "Kelly Rowland ft. Travis McCoy - Daylight"Are You Liking The Track?Let Me Know... ...

Damn! Amy Winehouse Needs Help... 2007-12-04 13:34:00 I'm Not Usually Into Posting Up Pics Of Celebrities Looking Bad, I'm Not A Hater, But This One Has Got To Be Seen.I love Amy Winehouse's music & really hope that she gets better, this ain't an addiction, this is a disease. This pic was taken at 5.45AM on Sunday, after Amy walked out of a friends house & just started randomly wandering the streets, before returning to the house a few minutes later.I honestly think it is only a matter of time before the drugs kill her, or she takes her own life, I honestly hope that someone can help her out before we lose a true talent.What Do You Think Of The Winehouse Situation?Let Me Know Your Thoughts... ...

"Rihanna - Breakin' Dishes" 2007-12-03 14:38:00 R&B Beauty Rihanna Is Continuing Her World-Wide Domination Of The 'Pop-R&B' Market With Her Fifth Single From Good Girl Gone Bad.Breakin' Dishes is a high-tempo, energetic song which, in my opinion, is a highlight of her very likable 3rd album. The track's theme (is you can call it that) is Rihanna getting pretty pissed with her man & starts; Breakin' Dishes.Although Rihanna does not have the vocal ability to match the likes of Beyonce or Mariah, nor the charisma. I find it so hard to hate on her, she is a cool, young woman making some very radio friendly music. Check out the track below & let me know what you guys think of it?LISTEN: "Rihanna - Breakin' Dishes"What Do You Make Of The Track?Let Me Know... ...

Mary J Blige Covers Billboard Magazine 2007-12-01 10:38:00 The 'Queen Of Hip-Hop Soul' Mary J Blige Has Covered The Latest Copy Of Billboard Magazine.I'm really feeling the look Mary is going for, she is subtle, stylish & at 36 years old, still remains sexy as ever. I must admit that Mary has had a few fashion disasters over the years, but 90% of the time she looks on-point.Mary will be is prepping the release of her new album Growing Pains over the coming weeks, so be on the look out for her. Check out the cover below & let me know what you think?What Do You Think Of The Cover?Let Me Know... ... Billboard

"Wyclef Jean - Carnival Vol. II Memoirs Of An Immigrant" Album Review 2007-11-30 13:22:00 Serial Hit-maker & Front Man Of The Legendary Fugees; Wyclef Jean Returns To The Music Scene With His Sixth Studio Album, Check Out My Review Below. Wyclef Jean - Carnival Vol. II Memoirs Of An ImmigrantTrack List IntroRiotSweetest Girl (Dollar Bill)Welcome To The EastSlow DownKing and QueenFast CarWhat About The BabyHollywood Meets BollywoodAny Other DayHeaven's In New YorkSelinaTouch A Button/ Carnival JamOutroOn Tour (Bonus Track)China Wine (Bonus Track)From the offset Carnival Vol II shows us the multi-genre nature of this album, Riot is a high tempo, energetic introduction for what is to come. Not so hot on the lyrical content, but the changing, vibrant production does get your attention & gives a solid start to a solid album. To be honest, that is really enough to sum up this album, it is not a classic, but it does have a longevity to it that will last a get you listening again & again. I found myself almost getting frustrated with this record, at some points I was ...

"Snoop Dogg - Sensual Seduction" (Video) 2007-11-29 14:17:00 Good Timing, After Featuring Snoop Dogg's Latest Single Sexual Eruption, Here Is The Video Premiere.This time it is titled Sensual Seduction, because it is the video version. I am really liking the track & I think the video is cool as well, didn't quite 'get it' at first, but now I think it's a little bit of genius.I can't back this track enough, I love the new Snoop sound & if Ego Trippin' (his album) turns out the same, Snoop will rise up a good few paces in my books. Check Out The Video Below & Let Me Know What You Think Of It?Snoop Dogg - Sensual SeductionPresented By Urban ReviewLike The Track?The Video?Let Me Know What You Think... ...

"Snoop Dogg - Sexual Eruption" 2007-11-28 13:46:00 Yeah, Your Right, I'm Very Behind On This Tune. I Heard This Snoop Dogg Track A Few Weeks Back & Thought Nothing Of It. But Now I've Seen The Error Of My Ways & Realised What I Missed.If you haven't heard Sexual Eruption (Sensual Seduction [Radio Edit]) then you might not even believe this is Snoop, this is really an R&B tune. I think this is a good look for the 'Doggfather', big respect to him for trying something very different, I did not see this one coming. I think this is a real good look for Snoop, already a legendary Hip-Hop artist, he is now showing his diversity & I hope this track does well for him. On a note - apparently this new sound was produced by the auto-tune technique that T-Pain is famous for. Check t Out Below & Please Let Me Know What You Think? LISTEN: "Snoop Dogg - Sexual Eruption" What Do You Think Of Snoop's New Sound?Let Me Know... ...

"Chen'elle - Hurry Up" (Video) 2007-11-28 13:21:00 Here Is The New Video From Rising R&B Star Chen'elle.Hurry Up will serve as her second single from her debut album Things Happen For A Reason, the track is pretty solid, with a very catchy hook. The video is also pretty hot, Chen'elle is very sexy, she knows it & uses it to her own advantage.While I don't think she is anything too special, she does what she does very well, aimed at the Cassie end of the market, she is very 'Pop', but I quite like it. Check Out The Video Below & See What You Think?Che'Nelle - Hurry UpPresented By Urban ReviewFeeling The Track?The Video?Let Me Know... ...

"Wyclef Jean - The Carnival II: Memoirs of an Immigrant" (Album Leak) 2007-11-26 17:49:00 Here Is The Brand New Retail Version Of "Wyclef Jean's" New Album, With The Longest Title In The World; "The Carnival II: Memoirs of an Immigrant".Already, the album has received high acclaim from reviewers who got an early copy & from my first listen it appears very solid & could turn out to be great. Once I have had a few listens I will give my full opinion, for now, you can download the album below.IntroRiot (Feat. Serj Tankian)Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill) (Feat. AKON And Lil Wayne)Welcome To The East (Feat. Farrakhan & Sizzla)Slow DownKing and Queen (Feat. Shakira)Fast Car (Feat. Paul Simon)What About The Baby (Feat. Mary J. Blige)Hollywood Meets Bollywood Any Other Day (Feat. Norah Jones)Heaven's In New YorkSelinaTouch A Button/ Carnival JamOutroOn Tour (Bonus Track)China Wine (Bonus Track)"Wyclef Jean - The Carnival II: Memoirs of an Immigrant"Note: You Must delete all downloaded material within 24 hours to be within International Copyright Law. Also, if you enjoy th ...

"Leona Lewis - Run" (Radio 1's Live Lounge) 2007-11-24 11:39:00 Rising Superstar "Leona Lewis" Dropped By "Radio 1's" Live Lounge Last Week, She Performed Her Recent Number #1, As Well As This Cover Of "Snow Patrol's" "Run". Although her debut album is not everything it could or should have been, I still have massive support for Leona, she has the best voice I have heard in such a long time & I believe she has the potential to one day match "Mariah" or even "Whitney".This track is amazingly performed, she makes it seem effortless, her pitch & tone are perfection & the emotion put into a track that was not even wrote by or for her is great. She really makes it her own, I still can't believe that people could hate on someone so talented. Check It Out, I'd Love To Know What You Think? LISTEN: "Leona Lewis - Run" (Radio 1's Live Lounge) Are You Feeling The Track?Let Me Know... ...

"Chris Brown - With You" (Video) 2007-11-22 10:32:00 Here Is The Video For "Chris Brown's" New Single; "With You".Not feeling this one at all, Chris has little variation at what he is good at, he can't sing but he sure as hell can dance. So, IMO I think he should stick to the more entertaining, fast paced tracks (Run It, Kiss Kiss), while I like "Yo", which was a slower song, I simply don't like With You. Every time I hear the "Hearts All Over The World Tonight" bit, I cringe...Plus, there are much better tracks on "Exclusive", which although very 'Poppy' is still well worth a listen. I think that Chris should stick to what he is good at, in saying that, people will buy this track simply because of it's 'mushy', 'wintry' feel.Check Out The Video Below & Let Me Know What You Think?Liking It, Or Not So Much?Let Me Know... ...

Mary J Blige iPod Commercial... 2007-11-21 18:33:00 Apple Are Well Known For Their Modern, Vibrant & Popular TV Ads, Here Is The Latest Starring The 'Queen Of Hip-Hop Soul' "Mary J Blige".It also serves as a very nice plug for "Work That" which, as reported, now looks to be the next single from her highly anticipated new album "Growing Pains". I think Mary is looking 'Super Fly' as a computer enhanced figure. Check Out The Ad & See What You Think?Queen Of iPod Soul?Let Me Know What You Think... ... Ipod

"Kano ft. Damon Albarn - Feel Free" (Video) 2007-11-21 14:41:00 Here Is The Second Single From The New Album By UK Rapper "Kano"."Feel Free" features fellow Brit "Damon Albarn" & shows a more serious side to Kano; with it's catchy chorus & rhythm, plus an eerie video, this one should be a hit. Still, it's the 'lyrical fiyah!' that makes me love this song, Kano absolutely kills it, perfect flow, prominent vocals & strong lyrics makes this the number one example of the UK Hip-Hop scene.The video itself is very British, the strange children, crappy weather & camera shots bring a very wintry feel to the track, I'm still feeling it though. Check Out The Video Below & Let Me know What You Think?Liking The Track, The Video, Or Just Kano,Let Me Know? ...