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"Timbaland ft. One Republic - Apologize" (Video) 2007-10-15 13:56:00 I Know This Is Not Exactly 'News'; "Apologize" Has Been Doing The Rounds For Ages Now, But I Just Couldn't Leave The Video Without My Own Special Opinion On It.In short, I Don't like it. I am a little annoyed that they did not make more of this song, it is such a brilliant track, very unlike a "Timbo" song, & with the right video, it could have been 'Epic'. Obviously, Tim is trying to introduce "One Republic" to the mainstream world, that seemed to be the very point of the song.Still, I wanted an inspiring, expensive video, some artistic imagery with some over the top, emotional, first clenching drama. It is not normally what I go for, but it seems so obvious to me that when I saw this, I was sorely disappointed.Check Out The Video Below & Give Me Your Opinion?(Just A Note: I Love The Song)Timbaland - Apologize (feat. One Republic)Presented By Urban ReviewWhat Do You Make Of The Video,Let Me Know? ...

Beyonce + Samsung - The B'Phone... 2007-10-13 10:58:00 So, You're An International, Multi Award Wining, Multi Platinum Selling Artist... Where Do You Go Next?You team up with one of the worlds biggest mobile phone companies, get a phone endorsed by & named after you. The "B'Phone" is a joint venture by "Samsung" & "Beyonce Knowles", basically, it has her name plastered over it, & has the ability to download exclusive video & audio by the R&B star.From what I have read, the phone is pretty crappy, it's expensive & doesn't look fantastic, still, it can only help both parties, Beyonce is a marketing machine. She remains constantly at the forefront of the urban music world, if she is not touring, recording new material or appearing in photo shoots, she is promoting a charity or endorsing a product.I find it really hard to hate on Beyonce, & can't really fault her, I can see her being around for a very long time. Check out the shots of B & her phone & let me know what you think of them?Any Comments,Let M ... Beyonce  Samsung

"Jay Z ft. Pharrell Williams - Blue Magic" (Video) 2007-10-12 13:09:00 Here Is The Brand New Video From The 'Greatest Rapper Alive'; Mr "Jay Z".As previously reported, this track is from his new album; "American Gangster", which has been made to accompany a movie of the same name, although it Will Not be the soundtrack CD. At first, I was skeptical of this track, it does not have that 'first play appeal' of some J tracks, but I now like it more & more with every listen.The video really incorporates what I expect to be the theme of the album, Jay Z was one of the original Hip-Hop 'Gangsta' & this look serves him well. Both Jay & P are looking on-point, this is a very slick video that I am loving.Check It Out & Give Me Your Opinions?Jay-Z ft. Pharrell - Blue MagicUploaded by Urban ReviewFeeling The New Jay Video,Let Me Know? ...

"Cherish ft. Yung Joc - Killa" 2007-10-11 14:07:00 After Their Short Lived Success In 2006 With The Album "Unappreciated", Here Is The Apparent Follow Up From 4 Piece R&B Group; "Cherish". "Killa" features "Bad Boy's" "Yung Joc" & is a hot joint with a catchy hook & nice production, it won't set the world on fire, but it is a very easy listen & it serves well as a first single from their new album. I have never really felt Cherish, they never seem to have that 'fire' of their closest comparison; "Destiny's Child". I don't honestly see them being around for too long, even with guest appearances & main production from "Jazze Pha" they don't have that 'X-factor' of other artists in an already flooded market. LISTEN: "Cherish ft. Yung Joc - Killa" What Do You Think Of The Track,Let Me Know? ...

"Mario - Go" (Album Leak) 2007-10-10 12:10:00 Source - whatz-newAfter Many, Many Delays, Here Is The New Album From "Mario", Entitled; "Go!"Not sure what to make of this one, Mario doesn't seem anything special to me, he just feels like the poor man's "Ne-Yo", who surpasses him in every way. Still, I will give it a listen & I might change my mind.The retail version is set to drop on Nov 27th, if you download the leak & enjoy, I urge you to grab the official version when it is released.1. "Go"2. "Crying Out for Me"3. "Music For Love4. "Skippin'5. "Kryptonite" (featuring Rich Boy)6. "Why"7. "How Do I Breathe"8. "No Definition"9. "What Is It Gonna Be"10. "Lay in My Bed"11. "Right and a Wrong Way"12. "Do Right"13. "Ghetto Love"14. "Let Me Watch" (featuring Juelz Santana)"Mario - Go!"Grabbed The Album Yet,What Do You Think? ...

Not Quite The Ying Yang Twins... 2007-10-10 09:13:00 Comedy Movie Makers "Jeff & Eric Rosenthal" Have Been taking A Leaf Out Of The "Ying Yang Twins" Book & Are Making Strange Noises & Calling It Music.Here is their latest video, while it's not directly urban music related, i like watching their videos & hope you enjoy them as well. Check out the video below & let me know what you think of it, as your views shape what I put on my site. Liking The Video,Let Me Know? ...

Crappy Boybands Anyone? 2007-10-10 08:26:00 Basically, I get approached By A Marketing Companies Every Few Days saying; 'Will You Post This On Your Site', Normally It's A Straight No, But...Here is a video I come across for the Nokia N81, & found that it is actually horribly funny. I hate crappy, poppy bands & this reminded me just how they make me 'cringe' with they terrible airy vocals, & even worse lyrics.Check it out, it helps me out & is definitely worth a laugh.Ha!Let Me Know What You Think? ...

"Cassie - In Love With The DJ" 2007-10-10 07:36:00 Here Is Another New Track That Has Apparently Leaked From "Cassie's" New Album."In Love With The DJ" is a dramatic decline from the previous leak "Turn The Lights Off", which was hot. This new song seems lifeless, boring & has some terrible lyrics, it sounds like it was written for the Disney Channel. I hope that this is not a sign of things to come for Cassie, I thought she may have actually turned things around & might have even improved her vocals, "Diddy" will not stand for another poor album, so she had better get her act together.LISTEN: "Cassie - In Love With The DJ" Feeling The New Cassie TrackLet Me Know? ...

"Tweet ft. T.I - My Dear" 2007-10-09 18:30:00 After A Long Time From The Spot Light, Here Is The Rumoured Comeback Single From R&B Star "Tweet".After the critically acclaimed success of her 2002 debut "Southern Hummingbird", everything seemed to go a little quite for Tweet, her sophomore effort "It's Me Again" pretty much tanked in the charts, leaving her somewhat high & dry.Now she returns with rapper of the moment "T.I" with a track that should hit the spot for her fans, "My Dear" feels like a good track, it's high-tempo added by the sultry vocals of Tweet make a really cool listen.But it doesn't feel enough, everyone remembers her for "Oops (Oh My)" & this song isn't going to change that, she needs something stronger. I assume that this is a "Timbo" joint, he just needs to bring some more fire for Tweet, like he did for Justin.LISTEN: "Tweet ft. T.I - My Dear"Feeling Tweet's New Track,Let Me Know? ...

Missy Elliott Tribute At VH1 Hip-Hop Honors... 2007-10-09 14:29:00 The Recent "VH1 Hip-Hop Honors" Held A Tribute To One Of The Greats Of Modern Urban Music; "Missy Elliott".The performance accumulated some of Missy's greatest hits into a medley performed by past Elliott collaborators including genius producer "Timbaland", "Nelly Furtado", "Eve", "Fat Man Scoop", "Ciara", "Tweet" & "Keyshia Cole".Missy is one of my favorite artists, I love her strange sense of style, her distinctive flow & her natural ability to push the boundaries of modern music. I cannot wait for her to reunite with Timbaland (the greatest Hip-Hop partnership ever IMO) on her new album; " ", which is due .Check Out The Performance Below & Let Me Know What You Think?VH1 Hip-Hop Honors - Missy Elliot TributePresented By Urban ReviewWhat Did You Think Of The Performance,Let Me Know? ...

"Britney Spears - Gimme More" (Video) 2007-10-09 13:09:00 I Know, Every One Has Had Enough Of "Britney Spears", But As I Posted This Initial Track, I Thought I Should Follow It Through With The Disaster Of A Video.I saw an unfinished video doing the rounds last week & thought 'Damn, that needs some improving!' but I also thought; 'This is Britney Spears, of course her record company will beef it up'. But Oh No they didn't.While she has obviously spent her huge wealth on having the video touched up, to get rid of her belly, the video still remains cheap & boring. It looks as though it has been shot with a video camera by some bored teenagers, not the comeback single from an international megastar.Check Out The Official Mess Below & Let Me Know What You Think?Britney Spears - Gimme More [World Premier]Presented By Urban ReviewAny Comments On The 'Video',Let Me Know? ... Britney Spears

"Craig David - Hot Stuff (Let's Dance)" (Video) 2007-10-08 14:25:00 After A Very Long Spell Out Of The Lime Light, "Hot Stuff" See's The Return Of UK Artist; "Craig David".I had endured this guy's music for quite a few years previously & had never really liked it, nor him, so I was geared up to Hate this track, but surprisingly, I don't. While it is far from perfect & Craig still annoys the hell out of me, this is a pretty cool track, even the obvious sample adds a catchy feel to it.Not feeling the guy, but am liking the track, maybe Craig has found a flow that suits him. But with his new album "Trust Me" looming for a November 12th release, Craig still has plenty of time to mess up.Craig David - Hot Stuff Presented By Urban ReviewLike Craig,Like The Track,Let Me Know? ...

"Cassie - Turn The Lights Off (Shoutless)" 2007-10-05 12:31:00 Reports Of A New "Cassie" Album Maybe Come As Terrible News For A Lot Of You, As Her Questionable Singing Talent Has Not Proved Well In The Past. But Here She Is With A New, Promising Track That Is Rumored To Be A Single From A Record Due Early Next Year."Turn The Lights Off" is a "Ciara" style, 1 - 2 stepping track that continues the usual formula from Cassie, it remains fun & catchy, while having quite a sexy edge to it. This track is Hot!Cassie still has a long way to prove herself as a respectable artist, I remember the first time I heard her live, I was absolutely lost for words, how could this be a "Bad Boy" artist, "Diddy" usually has such high standards? Still, she continues her career for now & keeps throwing out pop market stuff.LISTEN: "Cassie - Turn The Lights Off (Shoutless)"What Do You Make Of The New Track,Is It Too Late For Cassie,Let Me Know? ...

"Keyshia Cole - Shoulda Let You Go" (Video) 2007-10-05 11:58:00 "Keyshia Cole" Continues The Single Releases For Her New Album "Just Like You", Here Is The New Video For Her Most Recent Track; "Shoulda Let You Go".Not to seem harsh, but let's face it, Keyshia is not the sexiest girl in the game, but she looks good in this video, she has had a makeover & seems very confident in her appearance.The video contains very simple but really cool choreography & the token rap verse from the generic female MC, but I'm not sure who it is, if anyone knows, be sure to leave a comment?(Edit: The Female Rapper Is Called AMINA)Keyshia's album, Just Like You, is hot material, her vocals & professionalism have really grown from her first release & have produced a very solid album, definitely recommended. Although I have heard Keyshia being a bit of a diva of late, I really like her & she seems to have a longevity in the R&B game.Keyshia Cole ft. Amina - Shoulda Let You GoUploaded by Urban ReviewLiking The Video,Let Me Know? ...

"T.I ft. Busta Rhymes & Alfa Mega - Hurt" (Video) 2007-10-04 13:57:00 Here Is The New Video For "T.I's" Latest Single; "Hurt".I personally love this track, it is a real 'Banga' & it continues T.I's role as one of the best rapperson the scene at the moment, he has incredible flow & a very distinctive sound. His beats are at points 'Epic' & with the edition of "Bus-A-Bus" & the relative unknown "Alfa Mega", this track will go far.Check Out The Video Below & Let Me Know What You Think?Liking The Track,What About The Video,Let Me Know? ... Amp