New Music from Rich Boy - Celebrity


Ummm... okay.... uh... So we went from Throwing some D's on that bitch to...megapop?? This is almost as bubblegum as Bow Wow when he was still Lil'. It's not like he really needed to switch up his style - first album went to the top 5 on Billboard, went Gold, had some pretty catchy singles. I guess he's going for crossover appeal now?

Audio: Rich Boy - Celebrity

Video: Marques Houston - Case of You



I'm determined not to get sucked into liking Marques Houston. Nothing personal, it's just that I've been duped by him before. See, he puts out some GREAT singles like this one but then the albums tend to be garbage. Its like the boy who cried wolf in a sense. So I admitted it, I like this song... happy now Kimesha? LOL This song is on 4th album Mr. Houston which hit stores yesterday...

Slim (of 112) ft. Maino - Don't It Feel Good


Slim's first album was decent, though not very memorable. Nonetheless, he's back with Maino for Don't It Feel Good. This is another decent joint; I like the feel of it, simple but kinda fly. Slim is working on his sophomore solo project, tentatively titled Cruise Control and this is seems to be a product of those sessions

Audio: Slim (of 112) ft. Maino - Don't It Feel Good

NEW SINGLE from Chris Brown - I Can Transform Ya




Yessss! Chris Breezy is BACK with the first single from his new album Graffiti. Swizz Beatz on the production, Weezy on the feature, this joint has a nice beat, but I think it'll take some time for me to love this like some of his other work that was instant smashes (Wall to Wall, With U, etc.) It just doesn't WOW me like I thought it would. This joint is pretty slick though!

Audio: Chris Brown ft. Lil Wayne - I Can Transform Ya

Album Review: Kid Cudi - Man On The Moon: The End of Day


Artist: Kid Cudi
Album: Man On The Moon: The End of Day
Release Date: 9.15.09

The Good: It's rare that an artist gets as personal as Kid Cudi (can I call him Scotty?) on a debut album; for that he should be applauded. For once, there’s no excess of “balling” or delusions of thug appeal. Most of the album is just okay, not bad but not really great either. Soundtrack 2 My Life is one of the better tracks and it explores the darkness in Cudi’s background and introduces the entire project. Cudi Zone is where Scotty appears most involved and is my pick for favorite, next to the futuristic Sky Might Fall (think Mad Max). Heart of A Lion is one of the better tracks as well as Enter Galactic with its upbeat space-cadet nature.

The Ungood: This album falls short mostly in its delivery. Most of the instrumentals on here are amazing and the production is excellent, but it’s the monotony of Cudi’s voice and his less than energetic approach to the music that detracts from the overall quality. The album also suffers largely from a lack of content – most of the album is about getting high! And while that sole concept might please the perpetual stoner, the major flaw in the album’s design is the failure to realize that we’re not all potheads.

The Bottom Line: The biggest problem with Man On The Moon: The End Of Day is that it’s not for everyone. I’m willing to bet that the listening experience is more enjoyable when you’re high. The music is real, it’s honest, and it comes from a dark reality – a reality that may make you want to slit your wrists or cry in a dark corner somewhere. Again, if you can get past the fact that it's depressing as hell, it's actually still just an OK album. Kid Cudi gives a voice to the obscure, slightly suicidal and largely misunderstood urban teenager. Yeah, that anti-social kid who dresses rather weirdly and sits silently in the back of the class– he’s probably banging this album on his iPod day and night because someone else finally speaks his language. Now if only we could get Scotty to speak our language…

Sound-Savvy rates Man On The Moon: The End of Day with 2.5 out of 5 platinum headphones.

NEW Britney Spears - 3


Yes, the name of the song is 3. It's the new single from Britney's The Singles Collection compilation disc, which will include 17 of her biggest hits! I'm actually kinda diggin this song, a surprise since I absolutely HATED the Circus album. What do u think?

Audio: Britney Spears - 3

Brandy ft. Ne-yo - Goodnight Good Morning


Sounds like another demo from the impending duet album with Ray J. Honestly, I'd rather just hear Brandy and Ne-yo do the record together, these duets have been sounding pretty nice and their voices blend so well together. Goodnight Good Morning is the latest, let me know what you think...

Audio: Brandy and Ne-yo - Goodnight Good Morning

Boyz II Men - Open Arms


I've been a Boyz II Men fan, faithful and true, since CooleyHighHarmony. I used to sit in my room and listen to the II album like it was the best thing ever put into the universe (I'll STILL challenge anyone... lyric for lyric on that album!) After all these years, its good to know that some groups stay true to form and deliver consistently good music. These days, however, it's all about cover albums, and Open Arms is a cover song originally done by rock band Journey (yep, the same guys that gave us Don't Stop Believin'). As all of their covers are, this one is true to the original and sounds great! The new album Love is full of love songs, remade with some Cooley High flava, and it drops November 17.

Audio: Boyz II Men - Open Arms

MIXTAPE DOWNLOAD: Murphy Lee - I'm Free

Arguably the best lyricist to come out of the St. Lunatics, Murphy Lee has resurfaced after a long hiatus and is working on his sophomore album You See Me, set to hit stores November 10 through his own label U-C Me and Derrty Entertainment. In preparation for the release, check out Murph-derrt's new mixtape I'm Free.

MIXTAPE DOWNLOAD: Murphy Lee - I'm Free

Video: Marques Houston - How I Do

The latest from Marques Houston...

Video: Playaz Circle - Turbulance


Never really been checkin for Playaz Circle like that, but after seeing these guys perform live during Luda Day Weekend and hearin some of these singles, I might have to check out their album. Flight 360: The Takeoff, in stores today...

Mario ft. Yo Gotti - Thinkin' Bout You


The latest single from Mario's forthcoming D.N.A. album, Thinkin 'Bout You returns Mario to the comfort lane of vocal mid-tempos where he has always excelled. Yo Gotti is a nice addition to the track, but I'm beginning to notice that Mario's rap guests are rarely above second-stringers. D.N.A., like most albums these days, has been pushed back numerous times. Current release date set for November 3rd.

Audio: Mario ft. Yo Gotti - Thinkin Bout You (REMIX)

Video: Jay Sean ft. Lil Wayne - Down


For the past few weeks, Jay Sean's Down has been in the top 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. He may be new to us in the US, but Jay Sean has been making hits in the UK for a few years now, and he's really heated up the British chart. For his US debut, he's signed to (wait for it) Cash Money Records and is preparing to release his first US album, All Or Nothing this November. The single is a nice collab, though I think it would be just as hot without labelmate Lil Wayne. Its very pop and sounds a bit boy band-ish, but that's what makes it a hit. Check it out...

Video: Sam Sparro - Black and Gold


I must give props to my good friend Evan, mostly known for his strong and perpetual opinions. He introduced me to this song a few weeks ago during my visit to ATL for Luda Day Weekend. I immediately liked the song and noted that I needed to research Sam Sparro. But it wasn't until I heard it in the new movie Fame that I actually looked him up. Sam Sparro is an Australian singer/songwriter and producer. His self-titled debut album was released in the UK in April of 2008 and I definitely plan to get my hands on a copy. If you can't get a copy of Sparro's album, you can pick up the soundtrack to FAME, which has some other really good stuff on it. I really love this song...

Video: Birdman (Feat. Drake & Lil Wayne) - Money To Blow




Hot joint from Birdman with Drake and Weezy

Video: Melanie Fiona - It Kills Me


I knew within the first 10 seconds of pressing play that I would LOVE this video... Melanie Fiona is uber-talented, and yes I've been ranting and raving on this chick for months, but when The Bridge drops, you'll know why!!

INTERVIEW: Pleasure P Says 'Nope' to Pretty Ricky Reunion, Talks New Album!

I'm pleased to announce that this interview is Post #1000 for Sound-Savvy!!!


Once a member of Pretty Ricky, Pleasure P has stepped out from the fold and is blazing his own trail with his debut album
The Introduction of Marcus Cooper (click here for the Sound-Savvy review). I got a chance to 'hang with Mr. Cooper' while he was on the America's Most Wanted Tour and talk about his solo project, the split from Pretty Ricky and his sophomore album, which is already in the works. My apologies, but due to some technical difficulties, the audio for this interview is not available.

Sound-Savvy:
So what are you listening to these days, what do you think is hot on the radio?
Pleasure P: I don’t really listen to the radio. I don’t even know how many times my song is played. I stopped listening to the radio for a while because I’m back in the mode of working on my new album which is called Suppertime. I just started working on that, we gon’ drop that one top of the year. I just been listening to all old school stuff, ya know. Al B. Sure, and just old R&B shit.

SS: So is that where you’re trying to draw your influence from for the next album?
Pleasure P: Nah, I’m just listening for different things, it’ a lot I gotta learn, ya know? It’s a way to express what you tryin to say and still make it sound good. Like when you go to a Beyonce concert, you hear that in her voice. She can just stand in one spot and sing, Jennifer Hudson, they can just stand in one spot and just sing. I’m trying to develop that, I’m learning to do that. Stand in one spot and sing and just connect people with your voice and try to learn to be an artist that really does that

SS: Yeah, I feel you on that. So you’re just taking some techniques from the old school greats and learning from that, I feel ya.
Pleasure P: Yeah man, I’m locked in!

SS: So I gotta ask, how did you get the name Pleasure P and where did that come from
Pleasure P: I mean, my voice give the ladies Pleasure and the homies call me P but ya know, I’m kinda older now and I’m growing out of that name, so that’s why I’m introducing the world to Marcus Cooper. That’s the guy you’re talkin to right now and that’s the guy that the world is gonna get to know throughout time.

SS: That’s wassup. So you are planning to switch over totally from Pleasure P to just Marcus Cooper?
Pleasure P: Yeah, we goin there. Maybe he’ll be an alter-ego that comes out when it’s time to talk about songs about what fgoes on in the bedroom. But when it comes to relationship-stuff and all that which is what my next album is gonna be about, that’s what it is. My last album was about making love and all that, this time I’mma be looking for love. I’m at a point in time in my life where I’m successful, I got things so I’m just looking for that one, not to marry right now but just that one to build with. That’s what this album is gonna be about. It gets old and tiring going to different clubs every night thinking that the club is a place to look for women, or just in general running up and down messing with girl to girl I’m kinda tired of that life. It’s boring now, I just want that one girl that at the end of the night, I can call her and spend hours on the phone with her, ya know what I’m sayin? Love is a good thing if you got it, but when you don’t you think you don’t need it but you really do. You get tired of all the other shit

SS: Real talk, that’s wassup. Now your album The Introduction of Marcus Cooper was your first album as a solo artist. Besides the fact that it’s totally R&B, what about this album sets you apart from Pretty Ricky?
Pleasure P: Just the sound, I’d have to say. When I was in Pretty Ricky my sound was a little different. This time I tweaked it and it’s more me now, ya know? Just the things that I’m talkin about and the base of the album, the foundation of the album, the way it was put together and stuff like that. Know what I mean? I got songs like Dream In the Air, an inspirational song on this album, it’s a good move, the album is a well-put together album, from front to back you can ride to it so ya know, the maturity, everything.

SS: I definitely agree, it’s a great album. Not sure if you’ve read the review on Sound-Savvy, but we’ve reviewed it and got a lot of great feedback on it. Just being honest, I was never a Pretty Ricky fan, so I was surprised at how much I liked your album. It was very good.
Pleasure P: Preciate that bruh, I really appreciate that.

SS: So how hard was it for you to walk away from Pretty Ricky, the group that gave you your start? Was that a difficult split, a mutual decision?
Pleasure P: It was a mutual decision on both parts. It just felt like, I didn’t wanna do that anymore, it wasn’t a good situation for me and it wasn’t a good situation for them either just because I wasn’t happy, so...I’ve moved on, they’ve moved on, and I’m doin y thing, they’re doing their thing. I wish them the best but I’m doing me right now so that’s what it is. Will there be a reunion, nope, I don’t think so.

SS: So is there any bad blood between you or is everything cool? You guys keep in contact?
Pleasure P: Nah, it’s not even about that. It’s like why do people break up with their baby’s mothers? Why do people break up in relationships? It’s like some girls you got that chemistry with and you can get back together. And some girls it’s like we’re totally opposite and we just don’t work with each other, know what I’m saying. You might remain respectful to each other and cool on that term, but you probably won’t wanna deal with her after a while.

SS: I feel ya, so the album has been in stores for a couple months. How do you feel about the reception of the album?
Pleasure P: Well, due to the facts of how the business works, I think it’s doing real good. I’m something new, some people don’t even know that I’m not in the group anymore. So we’re just building this brand new brand of Marcus Cooper and ya know, you gotta be consistent with music. First album, some people get lucky and sell a lot on their first album. Some people sell a couple hundred thousand. We’re selling consistently so that’s a good deal. But on my next album it’s gonna solidify me and it’s gonna keep getting better. You gotta understand where I came from, I didn’t have anybody to really stamp me like that. A lot of people got that kind of backing, that industry backing, the politics backing. I didn’t have nothing , I had to start from scratch and just turn people into believers. Like you said yourself, you wasn’t a fan of Pretty Ricky, a lot of people wasn’t a fan of Pretty Ricky, but a lot of people was. But, ya know we still gotta stick to this and let people see the real me. Right now I’m on the America’s Most Wanted tour and I am one of America’s most wanted and that’s what it is.

SS: Aight, so with Boyfriend #2, which was your second single from the album it has become one of the biggest radio hits of the year so far, did you expect it to be as big as it was?
Pleasure P: When we recorded it, yeah, we knew. Cause that’s one of those records that everybody can relate to but the average R&B guy wouldn’t say it, ya know? And I actually said it, and that’s why I’m the new bad boy of R&B, I do my thing out here and only I did that. The third single Under is doing better than Boyfriend #2. Boyfriend #2 was my second record but it was my first number 1 record on the Urban charts. So I’m happy about that. I didn’t even get a #1 record when I was with Pretty Ricky so for me to do that as a solo artist, that’s good.

SS: So Under has been your most successful single...
Pleasure P: Yeah Under is the single that’s out right now. We decided to go with a different sound – everybody else is going for this club sound. But just because you might not hear Under in the club doesn’t mean the ladies don’t like it. You gon’ hear it on the radio, in girls’ cars stuff like that. So I think that’s the good point of Under, it’s the laidback song for the summer that’s quickly building but it’s the one that people don’t expect for it to be what it is.

SS: You talked about another song on the album Dream In The Air, an inspirational song at the end. What was the inspiration behind that song?
Pleasure P: Obama was the inspiration behind that song. I looked at my life when he achieved his goals. The Costars and Lonnie Bereal had this record and it just kinda reached out to me when I heard it. We all sat down and collectively did it and I can relate to it. I always had a dream of becoming this star and here I am on my way. I’m working hard towards it, I just keep working, stay humble and well-grounded and I’ll get there. Just keep making good music and be consistent. That’s what we’re doing right now.

SS: Are there plans for another single?
Pleasure P: Yeah we’re actually about to shoot the video for a joint called Gotta Have You.

SS: Okay.
Pleasure P: My boy R&B singer Tank produced that one, big ups to him. That song is a phenomenal song. I gotta lot of songs coming. I’m bout to do this Fat Joe video too, we got a new song together called Aloha so y’all look out for that. Go ‘head and support Fat Joe. Hurricane Chris, me and him got a song comin out, me and OJ Da Juiceman got a song comin out.

SS: Man you’re busy!
Pleasure P: I got a few things comin out ya know? It’s crazy songs too. Me and Lil Jon got a song comin out, me Chris Brown and Bow Wow got a song comin out. It’s a lot of songs comin out in the near future so get ready for that.

SS: I can see you stay very busy. Your next album is called Suppertime?
Pleasure P: Yeah, that album is dedicated to Static Major. That man was a big part of my life and my album. He passed in the middle of my album and he was a great part of this album. He’s always been there for me. He always taught me stuff musically so RIP to him this album is dedicated to him. It’s a lot of songs he had for himself. He recorded a lot of songs for himself but they never got to reach the light of day because he passed. So we’re gonna put a couple of those songs on it and dedicate the whole album to him. That was my boy

SS: Yeah, that’s wassup, Static Major was a huge loss to the industry and if we’re talking about losses, the industry just suffered another loss with the passing of Michael Jackson. Tell us about the impact that he had on your career and what song by him you would cover?
Pleasure P: I used to listen to all of it. I Want You Back, ABC, and I had the Jackson CD when it was just Jermaine singing a song called Mama I Found That Girl. I’ve been listening to them since I was a little boy and he was one of the guys that inspired me to sing at a young age. I’ve been singing since I was 8 or 9 years old. He was a young guy that sang so I learned a lot by singing those songs when I was a young boy. I’d sing those songs at talent shows and win. As I grew older and came into a group, he and I had so much in common because he started in a group and went solo as well. We had a whole lot in common. Despite what he went through the music that he made, it was always music with a positive message like Beat It and We Are The World. I didn’t really understand them when he was alive, but now I’ve grown a little older and I’m able to listen to them now and it’s just crazy that he’s gone. It’s a tragic loss to everybody. Rest in peace to MJ, he’s inspired many of us and he’s gon’ keep on inspiring the newcomers into the world in their time and generation.

SS: Most def, well let’s wrap this up. You’re on the America's Most Wanted tour right now, right?
Pleasure P: Yes I am one of America’s Most Wanted.
So how’s the tour going and what can fans expect from Pleasure P, performance-wise?
Pleasure P: It’s going good, fans can look forward to 10-15 minutes of Pleasure P doing his thing, doing his hits, performing his ass off, energetic. Some good stuff for the ladies and some good vocals, good old fashioned fun. The tour is going well, we’re havin a good time out here. Wayne, all of us are like family. Everybody is involved in these BB gun fights and we just have a good time *laughs*

SS: Yeah I heard about the BB gun fights from Drake...
Pleasure P: Yeah Drake, we all getting it in. Drake, Soulja Boy, everybody’s involved. It’s like everybody’s got their own special thing going on their bus. My bus might be partying, Wayne’s bus might be into sports cause all he do is watch ESPN. You might get a BB Gun fight or two outta him. Then you go to Baby’ bus you’ll get the knowledge over there. And a tattoo *laughs*. Then you go to Soulja Boy’s bus and everybody just has something going on. From the production crew to the promoters and LiveNation everybody’s doing their job. A real professional environment.

FLASHBACK FRIDAY JAM: Brand Nubian - Don't Let It Go To Your Head


By request from the lovely Tish_B today's flashback Friday jam comes from Brand Nubian's 4th album, entitled Foundation. You'd have to be REALLY young, or extremely sheltered if you've never heard this song, it's a classic for sure. Where are these guys, by the way? Anyway... ENJOY! And uh... don't let it go

Fat Joe ft. Lil Kim - Pornstar


Lil Kim... please. LEAVE THE AUTO-TUNE ALONE, JEEZ!! Other than that, Pornstar is aight. Fat Joe is ready to dish out Jealous Ones Still Envy II (J.O.S.E. 2) on October 6th and this is the latest cut from the album.

Audio: Fat Joe ft. Lil Kim - Pornstar

Omarion ft. Gucci Mane - I Get It In


If this song sounds familiar to ya, it's because it is. We gave you this track already, but Lil Wayne was on it (click here to listen). Since then, Omarion has split from Young Money and split Wayne from the track, replacing him with... Gucci Mane? BURR! This is reportedly the first single from Omarion's 3rd solo album Ollusion (how creative...) due out November 24th. That'll be pushed back, there's no way he wants to compete with Diddy AND Mary J. Blige. He's not B2K anymore, remember?And yes, that damn 'BURR' sound is equally as annoying as OJ Da Juiceman's 'AYE'. I just can't fathom... never mind. Here's the song...

Audio: Omarion ft. Gucci Mane - I Get It In

Big Boi ft. George Clinton and Too Short - For Your Sorrows


Yeeeeessssssssss!! Big Boi is back! For Your Sorrows brings that good shit back in more ways than one. His new album Sir Lucious Leftfoot: The Son of Chico Dusty has been delayed more times than we can remember, but is allegedly in the final stages and set to be released later this year on Big Boi's new home over at Def Jam. Outkast has been puttin it down for years, no reason to doubt the fellas now. BURN A FAT ONE... POW!!

Audio: Big Boi ft. George Clinton & Too Short - For Your Sorrows

New Music from BRANDY - Tell 'Em



Though she hasn't mentioned any definite details of a new project, Brandy spends her fair share of time in the studio churning out new music. Tell Em might be new but it has that throwback Brandy sound that takes me back to her softer singing days, the Never Say Never era, maybe even Full Moon. To keep it totally real, this isn't her next hit, not even close, but it's not a bad song. Brandy is one of those artists that continues to evolve so I look for only great things to come from her. Stay tuned for B-Rocka.

Check it here: Brandy - Tell 'Em

Video: Melanie Fiona - Bang Bang



Saw this over at Neon Limelight and snagged it since this is officially one of my favorite artists out right now. Melanie Fiona turns slightly bad chick on this new single Bang Bang, a song that I feel would be more than appropriate as the theme song to the next Bond film. This video really captures the essence of Ms. Fiona, her sexy swag, her soulful performance, and her playful nature. Her debut album The Bridge is due out in the US very soon but trust me, it's a certified CLASSIC! Follow Melanie Fiona on Twitter to keep up with this international star, a true diva on the rise.

VIDEO: Mary J. Blige Performs Stronger on Letterman


These days, it's hard not to love Mary J. Blige. I love this song, and she totally delivers on the live performances. Stronger is not only the title track from her upcoming album, it's also a cut off the More Than A Game soundtrack which is in stores September 29.

Video: Amerie - Heard Em All


This video JUST premiered on 106th and Park and Amerie looks sexy as always in this futuristic wasteland scenery. Her new album, In Love & War will be her first release at her new Def Jam home, and it hits stores November 3rd!

Kid Cudi Performs Live on Jimmy Kimmel


Seriously, I get so bored watching Kid Cudi perform live. I like dude, and I like his music (well, some of it) but he totally lacks stage presence. His show needs a lot of work. Even when he was on Letterman, I wanted to mute him and just listen to his band... which is an awesome band by the way. I just can't bear to watch this dude live. It's painful...

Official Ticketing Process for Michael Jackson's "THIS IS IT"


We're all excited about going to see the Michael Jackson's final project, so to ensure you get the chance to see it, check out this information provided to Sound-Savvy from Sony Entertainment. This outlines the ticketing process to make sure you get a ticket to see THIS IS IT, as it will only be in theaters for two weeks. TICKETS GO ON SALE SUNDAY 9.27!!

Official Synopsis: Michael Jackson’s THIS IS IT will offer Jackson fans and music lovers worldwide a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the performer as he developed, created and rehearsed for his sold-out concerts that would have taken place beginning this summer in London’s O2 Arena. Chronicling the months from April through June 2009, the film is drawn from more than one hundred hours of behind-the-scenes footage, featuring Jackson rehearsing a number of his songs for the show. Audiences will be given a privileged and private look at the singer, dancer, filmmaker, architect, and genius as he creates and perfects his final show.

· Michael Jackson’s THIS IS IT will only be in theaters for 2 weeks.

· Tickets go on sale Sunday, September 27.

· Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.thisisit-movie.com or http://www.thisisittickets.com.

· Tickets can also be purchased at the box office.

· Fans can sign up to be alerted when tickets go on sale in their areas at http://www.thisisittickets.com.

· Fans are invited to be a part of the Michael Jackson’s THIS IS IT mosaic. Photos can be uploaded via http://www.thisisit-fans.com/ now through September 30th and the completed mosaic will be posted online on October 22nd.



Juelz Santana - Back To The Crib (Feat. Chris Brown)


This Juelz/Chris Brown collaboration came out recently on the newest Evil Empire mixtape, so here's the no DJ/CDQ version, thanks to Miss Info. Produced by Polow Da Don. From what we hear, this will be on Juelz' upcoming album. When is that coming out? Stay tuned. Don't be surprised if this isn't the final version.

DOWNLOAD: Juelz Santana - Back To The Crib (Feat. Chris Brown)

Music Video: Drake - Forever (Feat. Kanye West, Lil Wayne & Eminem)


via OnSMASH. Damn they quick aint they.
Em's part > _____. Lyrically and visually (slaughterhouse!) Just in case you need the song, I posted the dirty clean, instrumental & acapella below. Enjoy.

T-Pain - Take Your Shirt Off


The other day, we put up T-Pain's Dope track featuring Shawnna. Here's another track from Mr. Autotune aka Mr. Big Ass Chain. This one's the first single from his upcoming album, Revolver, scheduled to drop later this year. Shoutout to X.

DOWNLOAD: T-Pain - Take Your Shirt Off

Mya - Want It All (Feat. Sisqo)


Mya returns with a new track, featuring Sisqo. Autotune enabled! Shouts to X.

DOWNLOAD: Mya - Want It All (Feat. Sisqo)

Jadakiss - Take Me To NY


Just a verse, but straight FIRE! Jada goes IN on this Estelle "American Boy" sampled beat. Shoutout to Splash!

DOWNLOAD: Jadakiss - Take Me To NY

Lil Wayne, Gudda Gudda, Nicki Minaj, Drake, Omarion, Tyga, Jae Millz - Girl You Know


Young Money is heavy on this track, including former crew member Omarion in the mix as well, indicating that this record was probably done before his split from the label. Nicki Minaj - such a f*ckin lady, she holds her own amongst the fellas... dare I say, I digs...

Audio: Lil Wayne, Gudda Gudda, Nicki Minaj, Drake, Omarion Tyga, Jae Millz - Girl You Know

Ghostface Killah feat. Adrienne Bailon - I'll Be That


Ghostface Killah gets his smooth on with former 3LW member and ex-Cheetah Girl Adrienne Bailon on I'll Be That, the latest cut from Ghostdini: The Wizard of Poetry in Emerald City. Nice track... the album hits stores next Tuesday 9.29

Audio: Ghostface Killah feat. Adrienne Bailon - I'll Be That

Mariah Carey - H.A.T.E.U. x Standing O x Ribbon


Music Monday continues. Here's 3 new tracks from Mariah Carey's "Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel" album, in stores September 29th. The whole album is produced by MC, Tricky Stewart, The-Dream & Los Da Mystro. Fire album. Check out these 3 tracks below.

DOWNLOAD: Mariah Carey - H.A.T.E.U.
DOWNLOAD: Mariah Carey - Standing O
DOWNLOAD: Mariah Carey - Ribbon

Ne-Yo - Strange x Can't Shake Loose


#musicmonday's here on epicSense wouldn't be the same without a new Ne-Yo track. Then again with this guy's track record, ANY day wouldn't be the same with a new track from him. Here's 2 new one's to add to your collection. Enjoy.

DOWNLOAD: Ne-Yo - Strange (Produced By Stereotypes)
DOWNLOAD: Ne-Yo - Can't Shake Loose (Produced By Stargate)

Ya Boy - We Ready


New track from Ya Boy. This is another one featured on the "More Than A Game" Soundtrack, out in stores September 29th. Bay Area stand up!

DOWNLOAD: Ya Boy - We Ready

Mary J. Blige - Said & Done


New from MJB, this time produced by Ryan Leslie. Check it out below. Mark your calenders, her new album "Stronger" hits stores November 24th.

DOWNLOAD: Mary J. Blige - Said & Done

Marques Houston - Sex, Lies & MH (Mixtape)



New mixtape from Marques Houston. Tracklist & Download link below.

01 Need A Bigger Bag feat. Micka Mexican and Fabolous
02 Lights, Camrea, Action
03 Slow Dance (Keri HIlson feat. Marques Houston)
04 Won't Tell Ya Man feat. Young Rome
05 Slow Grind
06 On 2 Da Next Chick
07 Thee Interlude feat. Omarion
08 Naked Part ll
09 Finish Line feat. Young Rome and K. Smith
10 That's When You're The Prettiest feat. Rich Rick
11 Holla At Me With Milla J
12 Train Lover

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Video: Michael Jackson Rehearsing 'Human Nature' For Concert Series



Check out this never-before-seen footage of Michael Jackson in rehearsals for the This Is It concert set. Here, he rehearses his performance of one of his signature hits, and one of my favorite MJ song of all time, Human Nature. This should dispel all doubts - Mike still had it, and he was gonna give it to the world one last time. This footage will be included in the This Is It feature film, hitting theaters around the globe October 28. There's some ads on here for it, make sure you click em and check it out.

Video: Jeremih - Breakup to Makeup


I was really hoping he wouldn't pick this wack song as a single, but hey when the album's wack I guess you don't have much choice. His self-titled debut album wasn't much to sing about, and neither is this song. In fact, his videos seem to be WAY better than the songs, which only speaks for the directors of the video. For some odd reason I still have faith in this kid, I just feel like he was dealt a raw deal with his first album. Better luck next time.

MUSIC MONDAY: T-Pain ft. Shawnna - Dope



I don't wanna be the one to start speculation, but Shawnna is reppin Nappy Boy pretty hard on this track, not to mention the fact that T-Pain introduces her as the newest member... *eyebrow raises* Last I checked, Shawnna was signed to Disturbin' Tha Peace (Ludacris) and was working on a joint album with Luda (Battle of the Sexes), which has been delayed quite a bit, but Luda told me firsthand that the album was about 95% done and should be out soon. Did Shawnna jump ship? Anyway, check out this cut... T-Pain turns his auto-tune down a bit to fire some shots and go hard on the lyrics, Shawnna beasts as usual...

Audio: T-Pain ft. Shawnna - Dope