AMAZON has posted all the snippets from Usher's forthcoming album 'Here I Stand'. ALL nineteen tracks. So if you go over to the site by clicking here, you can listen to them.
{Usher at this week's BET press conference}
There were loads of Usher tracks that leaked last week, and it was uncertain which songs would make the track-listing but I guess these 19-tracks are official. As for the snippets, I will save my opinions when the whole album leaks where I can give an honest review. Usher's album Here I Stand will be released in the UK and the rest of Europe on May 26th and May 27th in the US.
UPDATE: The chick singing is not Cassie, but a demo singer. The song is reportedly set for inclusion on Cassie's new album.
Remember when I posted a snippet of Solange's Freemason's Remix of lead single 'I Decided'? Well, you can now listen to it in full. Also, a brand new Cassie track has leaked called 'Music In Me'.
♫ CASSIE: MUSIC IN ME The 20-year-old will release her new album in September. As for Music In Me, it's a nice song but not original by any means. I'm hearing a little bit of vocal growth so I guess that accounts for something. Thirsty and 2 The Morning are in my Zen right now and even her lead single Official Girl has grown on me. I'm liking everything I've heard so far.
♫ SOLANGE: I DECIDED [FREEMASON'S REMIX] The Freemason's remix sounds very good. I'm liking it just as much as the original now that I've heard it in full. This version kicks mean ass, and as it's 80's inspired, it gives the song more of a commercial impact. I'm not much of a big fan of Freemason's work but they really did bring the heat on this track. The 21-year-old will release her album Sol-Angel and The Hadley Street Dreams on August 26th.
A new song which is set for inclusion on Beyonce's forthcoming album has leaked in FULL and it's called Should Have. The snippet leaked this week but now the song has leaked in full and in HQ. Via YouTube, you can check it under the fold but hurry, you know Matthew Knowles will have that shit taken down quicker than you can say Speechless!
As to what I think of the song, I am absolutely loving it. The synthy pop ballad is right up my street. Supposedly, Ryan Tedder produced it, which doesn't surprise because it does sound like something he would do. It's different but hot at the same time and Beyonce's vocals are absolutely killing it. If this is what's to come from Beyonce's new album I am really anticipating it. I know you guys were having your lil discussion in the other post. Well, continue it here! ♫ BEYONCE: SHOULD HAVE (NOW I KNOW)
Jennifer Hudson's official lead single from her forthcoming album has leaked. It's called Spotlight, taken from the set which will be released in September via J Records. Check it out:
♫ JENNIFER HUDSON: SPOTLIGHT
Surprisingly, I'm liking the song. I'm not in love with it and did grow on me after a couple of listens, but I do like it. I think it has a nice melody to it. I'm not really certain if it's a sure-fire hit or anything but in the long run, we'll have to wait and see how it does.
The Pussycat Dolls new single, When I Grow Up has leaked and it's produced by Rodney Jerkins:
♫ PUSSYCAT DOLLS: WHEN I GROW UP
The uptempo club-banger is the lead single from the 'doll's forthcoming sophomore album. Girl power is reigning down on us yet again, and with the girl groups all fighting to come out on top this summer, the claws will definitely be out. Round one goes over to PCD. I think it'll do well because it's different but it has the elements to become a certified radio hit. Right now, the song is getting mixed reactions but what do YOU think?
Robin Thicke's brand new single 'Magic' was played on French radio yesterday. Via the stream, you can now listen to the MQ radio rip below. The song is the lead single taken from his forthcoming album 'Something Else':
♫ ROBIN THICKE: MAGIC
I am loving the upbeat R&B cut. It's really groovy; a proper summer anthem. I'm feeling it mainly because I dig the sample. I was expecting something a little more cutting edge and fresh but this is still a good track. The album is expected to be released this summer but a tentative release date has yet to be announced. The song will be digitally released on May 20th.
UPDATE: I've just been informed in the comments section that the Ashanti song is not the full version of "Body on Me". It's just a fan-made mash-up of the Ashanti snippet and Nelly's full version.
Today's music post features new tracks from latest new Interscope artist Teairra Mari and Motown/The Inc artists Ashanti and Lloyd, who are all releasing forthcoming albums this summer.
♫ Lloyd: Heart Attack A new track has leaked from Lloyd's forthcoming album Lessons In Love and it's produced by man of the moment Bryan-Michael Cox. The breezy midtempo cut sure is a lot better than the other songs that have leaked from the album, but musically, he's not coming as hard as he did the last time, and radio just don't appear to be picking up on his music. I guess he and Ne-yo are pretty much in the same boat.
♫ Ashanti feat Nelly & Akon: Body On Me The full version of Ashanti's second single, 'Body On Me' leaked not too long ago. As I said previously, the song is catchy and very radio friendly. What's probably deterring me from enjoying the song wholeheartedly is Akon and his annoying cartoon voice. I hate Akon with a passion. If I could blacklist an artist from making cameo's it would definitely be him and T-Pain.
♫ Teairra Mari: Exclusive I always root for the Underdog, expecially if the Underdog has talent. And Teairra deserves all the recognition that's available right now. I am glad her record label are seeing the potential and taking steps to getting her out there. Her new material has been sounding really good; mature but hot all the same. Exclusive is a slow jam that has a 90's sequence to it. It soooo reminds me of TLC's Red Light Special. I'm liking.
Remixes are often done to generate more interest in a song so that it does better on the charts or to enable the song to attract certain types of audience. You can now check out three remixes from Michelle Williams, Janet Jackson and Ne-yo.
♫ Michelle Williams feat. Flo-Rida - We Break the Dawn (Remix) The remix fails to do the original justice. It has more of an urban tone than the original but still maintains its mainstream edge, whereas the original is pure synth-pop. The production is different, but the beat is kind of blah. It features Flo Rida and is produced by DJ Montay/Oomp Camp. I still anticipate Michelle's album Unexpected this coming August.
♫ Janet Jackson - Can't Be Good (Red Rat Remix) Supposedly, this awful remix will appear on the re-release of Janet's gravely ill album Discipline. Using Redman's trademark 'Oh no!', it certainly comes in handy for something like this. I hate Redman and EVERYTHING he touches. Redman gives the track a slight urban touch since he's providing the song with a little dancehall vibe. Some kind of ritual will probably be needed to bring the album back from the dead and unfortunately, this remix just won't do it. I personally think the single choice to release Can't Be Good put the nail in the coffin for the album entirely. 2Nite and Rollercoaster were great contendars for radio, but oh well. Damage has been done. It's a shame, because Discipline was a hot album that had major potential.
♫ Ne-yo feat. Casely - Closer (Remix) As stated previously I hate the song, but this remix is okay. It features Casely. I really dig Casely's contribution to the song. Other than that, the song is lacking and very forgettable.
REMIXES:
♫ Michelle Williams feat. Flo-Rida - We Break the Dawn (Remix)
Tracks are leaking left and right from Ne-yo's forthcoming album Year of The Gentlemen. As a result of current single Closer stalling on the charts, the album, which was originally slated for a June 24th release, has now been pushed back to a new release date of August 5th. Two new songs from the set go by the names of Trouble and Nobody. Check them out below:
NE-YO: TROUBLE
NE-YO: NOBODY
Trouble is on that poppy-R&B dance wave that's been infiltrating the charts as of late. I am quite liking that Trouble song. A lot. It's not anything to write home about but it's a decent song. Nobody is a solid R&B joint. Very repetitive though. As for Closer and the situation with it not doing so well, I can't say I'm all that surprised. Upon first listen I did say the song was rubbish and I still feel the same way. Nothing Ne-yo has put out this era is groundbreaking. A lot of the songs sound like Because of You rejects (they probably are). His material is just lacking. He's going to have to come harder if he's going to make it through successfully this time round.
Body On Me is a song that will make the final tracklisting of Ashanti's forthcoming album The Declaration (June 3rd). Previously, I posted a version that only had Nelly and Akon on the song. This version, has Ashanti has the main feature although Akon and her boyfriend DO collaborate with her on the track. Here's a 1 minute 30 sec snippet:
ASHANTI FEAT NELLY & AKON: BODY ON ME
The track sounds great. As I stated before, the song is pretty radio friendly, and as its the second single, it's a pretty solid choice. The Declaration sounds like it's going to be a stunning effort and I can't wait to hear what else the singer offers us this time round. I am just waiting for them to announce another pushback. I mean she IS with Motown/The Inc after all.
A brand new Cassie track has leaked from her forthcoming album. The track is called 2 The Morning and it's produced by Bryan Michael Cox. Check it out:
CASSIE: 2 THE MORNING
The beat is fiercely contagious. Straight fierce. The infectious club stomper could even be a future hit single. It's funny that all of her leaked music sounds waaaay better than the actual Danja-produced single Official Girl, which she has now shot the video for. I look forwards to hearing the rest of the album, because judging by what we'e heard so far, it looks like she'll be bringing the fire yet again.
UPDATE: CHRIS BROWN ALSO FEATURES ON DAVID BANNER'S NEW SONG 'GET LIKE ME' AND IS IN THE VIDEO AS WELL. CHECK IT OUT AFTER THE CUT.
Two spanking new tracks have leaked from Chris Brown's re-release Exclusive: The Forever Edition. The first track is called Last 2 Know and it is produced by Bryan Michael Cox. The second track is a collaboration called Superhuman and it features Keri Hilson:
CHRIS BROWN: LAST 2 KNOW
CHRIS BROWN FEAT KERI HILSON: SUPERHUMAN
Surprisingly I am feeling both songs especially the Keri joint. Both of them are nice R&B joints, and they're sounding a lot better than his current euro-pop/electro single Forever. The track with Keri sounds good, but it's about time Chris's voice started cracking. I mean he'll be 20 next year and he's sounding like the squeaky premature 15-year-old that he was when he first entered the scene, so it's weird hearing him sing about more mature issues and yet his voice is still, goo-goo ga-ga, lol. Anyway, enjoy the songs. Exclusive: The Forever Edition will be released on June 3rd.
DAVID BANNER - 'GET LIKE ME' FEAT. CHRIS BROWN & YUNG JOC
Another song called Mother, taken from Ashanti's forthcoming album The Declaration (June 3rd) can now be heard via a clip which sees Ashanti dedicating the song to her mother. Check out the footage of Ashanti singing the song to her mother in the recording studio:
The song, which is written by Ashanti and produced by Babyface, is a stunning heartfelt ballad, showcasing the growth in Ashanti's vocals. I am just really relieved that she's not screaming over the track. And as today is mother's day in the United States, this song could not have presented itself on a more relevant day.
Okay, I know I said I wasn't going to post any more leaked Usher music, because I posted enough already, and half is album has pretty much leaked. However, as Echo doesn't make the tracklisting of Here I Stand, I thought I'd post this anyway because it's on fire:
Song is straight crack. Brilliant, in fact. I love it. Echo was in consideration to make the cut of Here I Stand, but word is, the track will make Ciara's new album Fantasy Ride instead. We know Echo will be an official cut on Ciara's new album because she previewed it to MTV recently.
A new track from Nelly's forthcoming album 'Brass Knuckles' has leaked and it features Ciara (and Jermaine Dupri). The song is called 'Stepped On My J's'. Check it out:
NELLY FEAT CIARA: STEPPIN' ON MY J'S
The commercial savvy radio joint is hip and street which sees Nelly emphasise his love of Jordans. Plus, it's oldskool Nelly at best. Cool song. 'Brass Knuckles' is set for release on June 24th.
Tracks from Usher's forthcoming album Here I Stand are leaking left and right. Another track called This Aint Sex from the new cut can now be heard. Check it out:
USHER: THIS AINT SEX
The dance-driven upbeat track is pleasantly catchy with a cool 70's groove to it. You'll like it if you enjoyed the Off The Wall album. You can tell a lot of old music from the 70's and 80's was an inspiration for this album. Anyway, I don't think I'm going to listen to another Usher track after this. His whole album is slowly leaking, and I don't want the surprise for myself. Here I Stand will drop on May 27th.
More new music has surfaced from Donnie's forthcoming album Come Into My World. The song 'Dr. Love' leaked but only a snippet was available. Now you can hear the track in full:
DONNIE KLANG: DR. LOVE
The Seven-produced cut has a rectro-pop vibe reminiscent to the SexyBack stylings of Justin Timberlake. I'm on the fence with Donnie and the material that has leaked so far. I don't even think he knows what type of artist he wants to be right now. To me he's coming across as a poor man's JT in fact. Not content with approaching a similar musical style Donnie has even snagged JT's ex Britney Spears for a song called 'Celebrity Love'. This was confirmed at Club Bed where Donnie stayed partying it up recently, and they also played the track there as well. You can check out the footage after the cut.
A new track from Usher's forthcoming album has leaked. The song is called Trading Places and it is produced by Tricky Stewart. Check it out:
USHER: TRADING PLACES
I'm totally feeling the song. The beat is nice and it has a Prince vibe to it with commercial appeal to added effect. I love the arrangement and the electric guitar towards the end. It's not my favourite song from all the songs that have leaked from Here I Stand though, but it is in deed a nice track that I'm liking very much.
A brand new track from Ashanti's forthcoming album The Declaration can now be heard via an extended snippet. You can listen to a brand new song titled In These Streets via the stream below:
ASHANTI: IN THESE STREETS [SNIPPET]
This is a gorgeous smooth midtempo cut; the type of music I really want to hear from Ashanti. I'm really impressed. And vocally, she sounds nice. I really think she's going to bring it on The Declaration. I'm liking everything I've heard so far. The album is expected to drop on June 3rd, but that can change at any time.
Another Ne-yo track has leaked from his forthcoming third album Year of the Gentlemen. The song is called Jealous. Check it out via the stream below:
NE-YO: JEALOUS
Ne-yo says he's bored of R&B music. However, this is probably the most R&B-sounding song from the album that I've heard so far. I'm quite liking this, although I'm not really checking for another Ne-yo album. He hasn't been winning me over with the new material. They even got Beyonce on plugging duties now, lol. Year of the Gentlemen will be out in stores on June 26th.
Ciara's first single High Price has leaked in small doses. The track is taken from her forthcoming third studio album Fantasy Ride which is expected to drop in September, and it features her consistent collaborator Ludacris. Check out the snippet below:
CIARA FEAT LUDACRIS: HIGH PRICE [SNIPPET]
I'm totally digging this! The infectious Crunk&B track is already a certified radio hit. And vocally, she's hitting on the Opera side of things. I can hear it already. It's not as unique or innovative as Promise but still, a hit is a hit all the same. What do ya'll think?
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