This would’ve made for a nicer album over, I think.
Britney Spears’ fifth studio album Blackout was released last Tuesday, maybe you’ve heard of it? Well anyway, a couple remixes from DJ Sam998899 found themselves into my inbox and they are pretty darn good.
MP3 | Britney Spears – Radar (Sam998899s Intoxicating Edit) [via]
MP3 | Britney Spears – Piece of Me (Sam998899s American Dream Edit) [via]
In related news, Blackout is officially a worldwide success. 
… music video watchers gasp at “new concept.”
I watched parts of the 3rd season of The X-Factor (the British version of American Idol) and I was a big fan of Leona Lewis, a shy but talented and gorgeous singer, who has really come out of her shell since her win. Here’s her new single “Bleeding Love.”
(I love that one reality show singer covered another reality show singer’s song)
mp3: Bleeding Love [Leona Lewis]
What do you guys think of it? I actually like the song, I think it’s good pop singing. But the music video is a little bit too cliched for my taste. It’s not Kanye’s “Good Life” for sure (by the way, did you guys know that the guys from the French group Justice made that video? Pretty cool)
Check out Justice’s myspace. Also, check out Leona’s myspace.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 10, 2007
New York, NY — Jive Records announced today that the label is moving up the release date of Britney Spears’ latest release Blackout to October 30th.
Recently, songs from Britney’s Spears’ forthcoming album, along with unfinished material and demos represented as completed legitimate songs, were leaked on-line (whoops!). A label spokesperson stated, “due to these numerous unauthorized on-line leaks, the label is doing everything possible to prevent and avoid any further illegal distribution of songs including moving up the release date of the album to
October 30th.”
Before the album is officially released, here are some more mp3s, get ‘em while they’re hot (I am almost positive they will be deleted soon.)
mp3: Britney Spears – Been A While 91%
mp3: Britney Spears – Radar 87%
mp3: Britney Spears – Get Back 84%
So I checked my PMA Inbox this morning to find a couple dozen people emailing me about the “Britney Spears ALBUM LEAKED!!11!!eleventyone!!11!!“. It seems that Mrs. Bad-Weave can’t stand staying out of the water cooler conversations for ONE MONDAY. I’m sure we all had a lot to say after her video leaked, but if we must, here is more Britney Spears… sick of her yet?
mp3: Britney Spears – State Of Grace 86%
mp3: Britney Spears – Fillin’ Me Up 93%
mp3: Britney Spears ft. Eurythmics – Everybody 94%
Demo Tracklist:
01 Break The Ice
02 Got Me High
03 Tell Me What U Sippin On
04 Heaven On Earth
05 Out Of This World
06 Radar
07 Get Back
08 Piece Of Me
09 Pull Out (When You Gon Pull It?)
10 Waterfall feat. Pharrell
11 Fillin Me Up
12 Kiss Me All Over
13 Everybody
14 Stupid Things
15 Mystical (State Of Grace)
16 Let Go
17 She Won’t Bring You The Sun (Baby Boy)
DOWNLOAD BLACKOUT FULL DEMO
Official Tracklist:
01. Intro
02. Break The Ice
03. Gimme More
04. Piece of Me
05. Radar
06. Cry
07. Waterfall
08. Mystical
09. Heaven On Earth
10. Blackout
11. Lullaby (For Me)
12. Thank God
13 The End (Forever)
14. Outro
This ‘leak’ is just a demo, and demos in nature are underproduced and not as good as the final product — these mp3s fall perfectly into this category. ‘State of Grace’ is by far the best of the bunch — it truly defines multiPOPgasm. “Fillin’ Me Up” is one of the funnest songs you’ll hear all year. This demo tape is is promising. I expect one hot ass dance album from Britney, her new material has been one of my favorites to bump to. It is a shame, however, that a better version of ‘Piece of Me’ didn’t leak… maybe next weekend, ay Brit?
As I’ve many of you know, I DO NOT LIKE NICOLE SCHERZINGER’S SOLO MATERIAL. As far as I know, she is nothing compared to the Pussycat Dolls. “Whatever You Like” was tolerable but failed to chart miserably. “Baby Love” is just repulsive. Nicole, however, seems to be working her ass off to save what’s left of her artistic cred. The Rap-Up reports that Nicole Scheringer pushed her album back from a Nov. 7 release to Nov. 20th as well as adding a few more tracks to Her Name Name Is Nicole:
• “I Blow” featuring Busta Rhymes
• “Power’s Out” featuring Sting, written by The-Dream (Rihanna, J. Holiday)
• “Save Me” with Ne-Yo
• “When You’re Falling” with Akon
Nicole teams up with Busta Rhymes who worked with her and her posse (PCD) in 2006, and with natural born chart toppers Ne-Yo and THE AKON (about 7 million of his tracks have reached the US Top 10, at the same time of course). I’m curious and intrigued by the Sting collab, but the cynic in me is telling me that it will tank faster than “Whatever You Want” (not even T.I. could save that song).
September 11th is a historic date for millions of people around the world, it is just about to get bigger. 9/11 has imprinted itself into the History books but tomorrow, Hip Hop history is going down. Kanye West’s and 50 Cent’s albums are both dropping backed up by the over-net-hyped (PMA included) beef between the two rappers. If you’ve missed it (doubtfully), here’s the short version: If Kanye’s Graduation beats out Curtis in the Battle of Billboardsburg, Fiddy promises to never release a solo album again. So now that you understand what is going on. Who’s album will you buy? Kanye West’s Graduation seems like the obvious answer, but taking a look at 50′s Curtis actually makes it a tough decision. They are both substantial albums, believe it or not.
To make this as honest as I could, I only listened to the albums once, prior to this post. As I was listening to them, I noticed how much in common ‘Ye and Fiddy actually have. They both have absolutely no problem to speak their minds, albeit, a little too much, but admirable nonetheless. Both men are assholes and immensely arrogant beyond my standards, and thats a feat of massive magnitude in itself. Both albums drop some of the best beats in Hip Hop all Year, and finally, they are both the best in the game, without a doubt.
While Kanye West is still not the best lyricist in hip-hop, he has made great improvements and if he keeps it up, he could definitely achieve such a title. Graduation is by far his most streamlined album and it truly benefits. The songs are much tighter and, apart from “Drunk and Hot Girls,” the instrumentals are all incredibly interesting and creative. His ear as a producer has never been better but it sounds like his focus has a tighter rein. The results are songs that reach out further creatively but still have great pop hooks. Considering the bland work churned out by so many mainstream hip-hop artists, it’s refreshing to hear Kanye branch out and embrace his most creative impulses (with some help from T-Pain, Chris Martin, Dwele, Lil Wayne, Mos Def, with John Mayer and Young Jeezy on the bonus tracks).
The only reason that I can see some people not liking this album is because a lot of the songs have an anthem or arena-like feel to them. Some songs might be a little too different for folks who only listen to that gangsta shit. I have not recently killed anything other than a mosquito that bit me, and I have never moved keys of cocaine or sold rocks on the corner, so I have no problem with Kanye’s music. For real, even the open-minded street nigga can appreciate this album. Sensitive thugs that need to be constantly reminded that they’re hard should probably steer clear, though.
Speaking of sensitive thugs, I have to be honest: 50 Cent’s Curtis surprised me. Judging from the first few songs that were released a few months ago, it sounded as if Mr. Jackson has lost his passion for his craft. The first couple of releases sounded a little cookie-cutter and lethargic. So when I finally listened to Curtis, the rest of the album pretty much made up for it in a big way. The man is a genius when it comes to coming up with clever and melodic hooks. That’s why he’ll always be able to make radio-accessible hip-hop, no matter what it is that he rhymes about
Plus, 50 gets extra credit just for actually saying “I’m stanky rich” in one of his songs. Do you know how rich you have to be to be stanky rich? I didn’t think so. The man is literally so paid, he comes home from a long day’s work, sniffs his shirt, and says “Damn. I still smell like cash. Let me go take a shower and wash this shit off.” Now that, my friends, is incredible!
The harder stuff on this album is way better than the smoother songs. Basically, if you’re looking for something to nod your head to in the ride, this is your album. The really good songs more than make up for the ones that come off as kind of generic, enough so, that the back and repeat button on your mp3 player should get plenty of use. The album’s production is standout, so it’s definitely going to make fans happy. The guest appearances here include Akon, Justin Timberlake, Young Buck, Nicole Sherzinger, Tony Yayo, Mary J Blige, Eminem, and Robin Thicke.
As a fan of hip hop, you really can’t go wrong on September 11, either way. 50 and Kany have both put out quality products. I have a feeling that people’s personal opinions of the artists will be the determining factor as far as album sale numbers. I really don’t believe that foolishness 50 Cent said about retiring if he does not outsell Kanye, but then again, he’stanky rich. He doesn’t need to keep rhyming. If I had to choose an album as the winner, it would be Graduation in a 12 round split-decision victory.
MP3: Kanye West ft. Chris Martin – Homecoming
MP3: Kanye West – Champion
MP3: 50 Cent – I’ll Still Kill
