6 posts tagged “new”

Ryan

Check out the interview that bossip did with Ryan Leslie. And his new video How It Was Supposed To Be

Ah hell, just check out Ryan Leslie TV to see the magic.

This is one of my favorite songs on the album. He is the real deal. I think I have a little crush on ya boy.

MyHouse
Saturdays at 7080 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood; 323.960.3300
After months of private events, this club is open to the public. It resembles the interior of a swanky house, with a flatscreen- and couch-saturated living room/dance floor, leather-trimmed bedroom/VIP area, and kitchen/bar that you can make chocolate-chip cookies at every night.  

The Varnish
118 E 6th St, Downtown; 213.622.9999
In tthe back of Cole's (behind an oak door marked only with a framed drawing of a cocktail), you'll find this cuteittle bar. The look is turn-of-the-century, with cushioned, slatted-wood booths and a penny-tile floor; drinks are also pretty old school as well. While their website leaves much to be desired, we will give them the benefit of hte doubt that it will improve since they open their dooes today.  The Varnish Bar Website

great music coming out tomorrow. Check it out

Brandy

Brandy: Human
Though HUMAN sports a higher percentage of slow-burning retro-soul ballads than its immediate predecessor, former collaborator Timbaland and longtime producer Rodney Jerkins give HUMAN a carefully considered modern R&B sound that should please Brandy's fan base and relative newcomers alike.

Common

Common: Universal Mind Control

Produced entirely by the Neptunes, the album features a combination of laid-back lyrical stylings like the days when he was known as Common Sense, as well as more up-tempo tracks in which some come off a bit desperate to fit into a commercial category. The album’s attention grabbing lead single “Universal Mind Control”, which samples Afrika Bambaataa’s “Planet Rock”, is destined to get major club spins. It’s the only club-ready track on the entire album in which there’s a perfect transition from the typical lyrically infused tracks we’re used to hearing from the Chicago rapper.

 “Punch Drunk Love” follows with fellow G.O.O.D. artist Kanye West on the hook which adds another record to the Neptunes’ catalog of perfectly crafted beats. The merging of hi-hat sounds with electric organ interjections make this easily one of the top three tracks on the album.                                       -All Hip Hop.com

Musiq SoulChile

Musiq Soulchild: OnMyRadio

Musiq Soulchild is the most enduring male solo artist to come out of the Philly soul movement that also gave us Jill Scott and Bilal, and now that he lives in Atlanta, home to some of the hottest names in urban music (T.I., Usher), he's got a new confidence. That's what makes his fifth CD, OnMyRadio, a welcome departure from previous work, which started to all sound the same around 2003's Soulstar. He hasn't abandoned his romantic roots, but he was wise to enrich them with Southern charm.
                                                 -EW.com

Here i stand

I had a chance to listen to Usher's new album and overall I would say that it's a 9/10. His last album, "Confessions", definitely is one of my top 5, I think I loved every song. He has a couple of great songs on "Here I Stand" that stood out for me. Some of my favorites and why were:

"Best Thing" featuring Jay-Z - It automatically gets the thumbs up b/c it has Jay on it but the up tempo beat and vocals by Usher are great. Of course, as a woman the lyrics touched a spot because he admits that he had no business running the streets and as a result the girl left and took the best thing that happened to him. (But ladies, we knew that was going to happen)

"This Ain't Sex" - Great up tempo beat, vocals and the quote of the summer "We ain't having sex, we're making moments that will outlast the world". Well, that just about says it now doesn't it.

"What's Your Name" featuring Will I AM - This will definitely be the next club song. It isn't too original but the beat is cool.

Songs like "Something Special" and "Love You Gently" are classic Usher songs that will put the ladies in their feelings. You knew Usher had to give us those, married or not, he had to take care of the ladies.

But then there are songs like "Appetite" that seemed so real to me. Usher explains how he is happy being married and loves his wife but sometimes gets those urges to be with other women. Then he encourages all men to "fight that appetite for the ladies" and fellas, he also lets you know that you need to put your "BS to rest". Kudos to Usher for admitting this urge that most men use as an excuse. Yes fellas, an excuse. Usher proves that you can keep it in your pants, especially if your girl is special enough to be faithful to.

I could honestly comment on each song, but I encourage you to get it for yourself. Definitely the album of the summer. Album in stores this Tuesday, May 27th.