Who would have thought?

Sara Love - Glamour Bitch

Marie, Dhani, Amit and Sara from our favorite pop ensemble, the A*Teens, have all put forth solo material. Marie's was devastatingly flat (she was everyone's fave), Dhani's was understandably lame, Amit pulled a Mandy and got emo on us, but Sara Lumholdt (now Sara Love) went into the studio for at least a year more than all of her pop peers. The result? The least captivating A*Teen releases the hottest track. What the hell? WE LOVE IT. Glamour Bitch it is. Sounds like something we would write, gosh.

8/10 for Anthem Material. So mindless, and so good.

snoozefest

Jordin Sparks - Tattoo

Well I don't think anyone thought she was going to be releasing club bangers, so I guess its okay for what it is. What it is is just boring though; "Tattoo" is the first single from Jordin Sparks' (American Idol's most recent winner) upcoming album. Thoughts?

wah

Britney Spears - Baby Boy

You all know how much I love Britney, but the pic above best captures my feelings while listening to this exclusive new track. This is clearly a demo. No record label would let the Britster ever release anything like this. Its cool to hear her sing, but I miss the inner chipmunk; we'll get that soon I'm sure.

mediocri-donna

Madonna ft. Pharrell Williams - The Beat Goes On (HQ)

The new track "The Beat Goes On" from Madonna's highly anticipated upcoming album has just leaked in HQ. The track was produced by Pharrell and features him throughout. Some may think it daring and bold but I think it's the same old semi-catchy/irritating. Looking forward to hearing the Timba/JTimbz tracks.

Wal-Mart Offers DRM-Free Downloads

WAL-MART has launched "DRM-free"mp3 music downloads, now available online at www.walmart.com. Music will be priced at 94 cents per track and $9.22 per album, and will play on nearly any device, including iPOD, iPHONE and ZUNE portable media players. WAL-MART is one of the first major retailers to offer mp3 digital tracks with music content from major record labels such as UNIVERSAL and EMI MUSIC.

"As we consistently strive to help our customers shop smart at WAL-MART, our new 'DRM-free' mp3 digital tracks give them the ease and flexibility to play music on virtually any device at a great value," said Sr. Director and Divisional Mgr./Digital Media KEVIN SWINT. "Also, we're excited to launch our mp3 catalog with major record labels such as UNIVERSAL and EMI MUSIC that includes music from popular artists like THE ROLLING STONES, COLDPLAY, KT TUNSTALL, AMY WINEHOUSE, MAROON 5, GEORGE STRAIT and NELLY."

- www.allaccess.com

Let's just make the inevitable happen already. Thanks.

so close so far

Nicole Scherzinger - Super Villain
Nicole Scherzinger - Baby Love

Two new tracks have leaked from Nicole Scherzinger's upcoming album, "Her Name Is Nicole" due for release October 16th. Super Villain grew on me a tad, but its just an uptempo track where the lyrics really don't match the tune or the beat. Maybe that's the appeal? Either way it ends up sounding like a Christmas Jingle about Bad Boys. Baby Love, however, is without a doubt TERRIBLE. What the eff? Rumor is this is her second single. That Stickwitchu bullshit was better than this. Nobody likes a Pussycat Doll for generic midtempo R&B tracks, cmon!

DON'T LISTEN TO PEREZ

This is the brand spankin' new video for "Whatever You Like" by Nicole Scherzinger. We have been fans since day one and that means Eden's Crush, baby. Okay so people hate on the song calling it "generic"; it is anything but, it hardly has a chorus. It revolves around a sick beat and some hot synths. Granted the first minute of this video is kind of weird, but I blame the director. After that, it is solid gold. Shakira would do this kind of a video if she could pull it off. But only Nicole can. Raw. Fresh. Sexy. You go girl.

omgomogmg

HILARIOUS. watching mandy sing it is even better.



My favorite part is the tacky greenscreening of the Rihanna video in the background. somehow they're able to sync it up with Mandy's singing even though the beats are def different; but its hilarious cuz you know Mandy is PISSED ABOUT THAT. she probably wants some old lady playing guitar or the harmonica as her backdrop, not a bootyshakin starlett.

what a skeeze

Mandy Moore - Umbrella

I-Tunes - Wild Hope - Mandy Moore

One of our faves. We've been with Mandy from the start and that's why this is kind of infuriating. So she covered "Umbrella" for some live session, and we like it, its cute - it gets especially Mandy-ish at 2:37 - you'll see what I mean. She's got pipes and style and it pisses us off that she had to preface it by saying "I'm not usually a listener of Top 40 music, but the melody of this song is undeniable." It's like, hi, slut, who are we kidding you MADE IT on Top 40 and as much as you are trying to disassociate yourself from it (by refunding fans for your first two albums - did you hear about that? what?!? crazy) it is also alienating the few fans you already had. Cmon. The melody of CRY is undeniable so F U. Love you Mandy.

SEXY

Collie Buddz - Tomorrow's Another Day

I-Tunes Album - Collie Buddz

Yeah we know Collie Buddz. #1 Reggae Album in the nation. Sure, this breaking artist's first CD features the standard dancehall reggae that sounds like everrrryyything you've ever heard. But the bulk of the album is some pretty good ish. We're leaving you our favorite track from the album, "Tomorrow's Another Day", a mellow but sexy track that we are blasting - plus a link to buy more if you like what you hear! (Recommended: Blind To You, Come Around)

For Jimmy + other Tweenage Girlz

High School Musical 2 - Pre-Release Soundtrack (CDQ)

We heart (musical theater) jocks.

hot. damn.

Kat DeLuna - In The End

We love Kat DeLuna. Just gave a listen to her debut album, 9 LIVES, and it is hot for sure. I want to encourage you all to buy it! So I'm going to post my favorite song from the album, "In The End," which after one listen is already an instant classic pop song... so good, so serious, and so melodic. With the vocals of Shakira/X-Tina but the energy of Britney, this girl is gonna be around. Her smash single "Whine Up" is the most generic song on the album. As expected with any emerging artist, the instruments are pretty similar and songs all capitalize on that "Whine Up" sound but they get way better. Buy this shit.

CASSIE COMPLEX

Here's a brand new scan from Cassie's photoshoot with "COMPLEX" magazine. I hate to say it but we are pretty intrigued by Cassie. Follow up to all the drama? She talks about the rumors in the new interview:

What’s the most hurtful thing that was said?
That I slept my way into the industry. I think that’s really vicious. If it had nothing to do with talent, at least it had something to do with charm. But it was never jumping into bed with somebody. That’s just gross. As far as people saying I couldn’t sing, I did a bad job so I couldn’t hate. I was in a tough place for a second. I got really sick and was in the hospital in like November or December. It was stress and exhaustion, and I ended up going home to Connecticut. [Puffy] actually called me up when I was at home and asked me what I wanted to do. I was like, “I want to do another album.”


I bet Cassie is really charming. Between the sheets.

So Last Season

Behind on your I-Tunes collection? That's pathetic. Here are selections from the top 10 songs in the country.

1.) Sean Kingston - Beautiful Girls
2.) Fergie - Big Girls Don't Cry
3.) Plain White T's - Hey There Delilah
4.) Timbaland ft. Keri Hilson - The Way I Are
5.) Rihanna ft. Jay - Z - Umbrella
6.) Kanye West - Stronger-> this track jumped up 46 places from last week. ridic.
7.) T-Pain ft. Akon - Bartender
8.) Hurricane Chris - A Bay Bay
9.) Fabolous ft. Ne-Yo - Make Me Better
10.) Shop Boyz - Party Like A Rockstar

New Singles 8.10.2007

It's been a really slow week in music but finally we got some new info and tracks. Here are four fresh new upcoming singles.

Backstreet Boys - Inconsolable

The lead single from BSB's new album! I am not a BSB fan, but ya know, I live in the nineties so woohooo. I like it, its very "Never Gone" sounding, but we'll deal. The new album drops October 30th.

Jennifer Lopez - Do It Well

You've probably heard by now that J. Lo is releasing two singles simultaneously; "Hold It Don't Drop It", which we leaked earlier and which has unfortunately failed to get stuck in my head... and "Do It Well." Do It Well is MUCH better, we think. We can't totally tell if we love it, but we like it more than the horns.

Carrie Underwood - So Small

For all you country sluts, the lead single for Carrie's newest CD has just leaked. It's very eh. Like is this a followup to "Before He Cheats"? COME ON HOMESLICE.

Kelly Rowland - Comeback

This track was done by Scott Storch, my idol. It's clearly a reject from the Brooke Hogan album, or some shit like that because it has a hot beat but it is soooo sub Scott Storch standards. It's the second single from Kelly's album "Ms. Kelly". Poor girl just went on record saying this about her weak album sales:
"Yes, I came in at No. 6 and sold 86,000 records — in a declining market, might I add. I’m very proud of that. Not everybody’s selling records like they used to. Even the biggest artists don’t come out and go platinum in a week anymore. It’s a different day and age in the music industry. There’s no easy way to get what’s worth working and waiting for, so whenever I get thrown a curveball, I know it’s just a challenge. You just have to keep going."

Kinda sucks for her. She unfortunately just can't compare with Beyonce's energy. But she tries, she tries really hard.

Rihanna ft. Ne-Yo - Hate That I Love You

And retardface of the YEAR decides to release this track "Hate That I Love You," which is essentially a FILLER TRACK on the album and DOESN't STAND OUT AT ALL as her third and FINAL single. What?!? Final?! What the hell, that album has like 5 amazing singles on it... she needs some new people and maybe a new person could assume the name Rihanna and we could finally be rid of her. Word is getting around the industry that RiRi is the worst performer since Avril. Honestly, someone needs to stand up for Breakin Dishes. It has "TOXIC" like potential and will be unheard if ya dont DO something. "Good Girl Gone Bad" didn't sell well but neither did "L.A.M.B." until "Hollaback Girl" (3rd Single) came out. Ugh. I'm rambling. This is bullshit.

LOW BUDGET; HIGH REWARDS

Kate Nash - Doin' awesome in the UK right now. Never would listen to the song, but the video makes me love it. Real tight.

AYO PORNOGRAPHY

pornography is the new music video
5 stars. no clue what is going on but it looks KINKY TO ME!

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Kat DeLuna - Am I Dreaming

Finally! A one hit wonder with some personality! We love Kat's debut single "Whine Up" and we could tell it was going to be a summer jam from the first listen. This on the other hand, defies genre and defies everything that her first song is about. She's pulling an X-Tina too fast and trying to show off her voice - check the video below... first 30 seconds are gagtastic. This single is just not IT. It's the confirmed second single from her upcoming album 9 Lives. I was hoping for something bigger. Second Single Slow Songs are deadly.
Well she can sing and she actually looks like she's having FUN in her video. Take some notes, Rihanna.

BEYONSLUT

Old, But I Love It.