
Showing posts with label song reviews. Show all posts
Showing posts with label song reviews. Show all posts
Wednesday, October 29, 2008 7:10 PM
If Beyonce was a Boy

The long wait is over for Beyonce Knowles fans as she released her latest offering via the uprising song "If I Were a Boy". Known for her upbeat tunes, emotional style and soulful voice, Beyonce shares her thoughts being a woman on her third solo album "I Am...Sasha Fierce". Since her single "Listen" from the motion picture "DreamGirls", If I Were a Boy is the most affecting song she ever sang. The lyrics depict some of the thoughts of most girls who at some point in their life asks if they were a boy, what would it be like. In the video, Beyonce embodied the role of an NYPD officer. There are some parts in the video wherein concentrated on the romance side and the action beneath their uniforms. The single was released in the airwaves last October 8, 2008 and it became the album's first single. Meanwhile the album "I Am...Sasha Fierce" will be out in stores November 11, 2008. Download "If I Were a Boy" here.
Thursday, August 21, 2008 1:13 AM
David Archuleta got a hit

After finishing second in the recently concluded American Idol, David Archuleta (Archie to fans) released his debut single Crush via digital download. Being leaked on a New York City station, the particular song now gains it's airplay popularity receiving millions of requests in the radio in and even worldwide. The song got it's potential to it's hummable tune that complements Archie's voice and the best parts of the song is his false-like falsettos in the bridge of the song. He just simply showed his stuff that is well-loved by his fans during his idol days. The song debuted at #2 at the Billboard's Hot 100 since it's release and #1 in Hot Digital Songs. As of this day of writing, David along with the crew are still in shooting for the song's music video. (I'll keep you posted as long as the video of the song is available). Meanwhile, check out the sample of the song.

Crush
Download Single
Friday, May 23, 2008 1:36 AM
Song Reviews: Rihanna and Maroon 5's If I Never See Your Face Again


If I Never See Your Face Again

Friday, May 2, 2008 2:46 AM
Natasha Bedingfield's Pocketful of Sunshine

I just got a close encounter of this song through last week's elimination night of American Idol Season 7 where she performed it live. Taken from the album with the same title, this is her second single released from her Second American album. Afar from her current hit Love like This (with RnB's newest goldmine Sean Kingston), this song has much more power as far as the message and vocal prowess is concern. The song implies the message of hope amidst of doubt, beauty amidst of ugliness and strength in times of weakness, Natasha showcases her talent of writing songs close from her heart. What I notice about her is the different quality of her song when it is performed live and when it is recorded. Usually, live versions where the poorest version you can take but take Natasha's performance an exemption. She hit notes naturally and it doesn't sound like she's belting it out. Who knows, her live performance might be a major hit as far as digital downloads is concern.

Pocketful of Sunshine

Wednesday, April 9, 2008 2:00 AM
Lil Mama's Shawty Get Loose

She's one of the freshest voices in RNB today, Lil Mama penetrated the scene when she did the song LipGloss. After doing a collaboration with Avril Lavigne via the song Girlfriend, this Harlem native is now swinging the charts via her another hit song Shawty Get Loose. This particular track was performed along with T-Pain and RNB hot item Chris Brown. Since it's release last February 19, 2008, this song was featured as a promo song for the upcoming program Dancing with the Stars. Chart-wise, it peaked at no. 10 in Billboard's Hot 100 charts and placed no. 15 in Pop 100 charts. Still there's no stopping Lil Mama conquering the world with her unique rapping style bringing RNB into a whole new level.

Shawty Get Loose lyrics
Thursday, February 21, 2008 12:27 PM
Song Reviews: Janet Jackson's Feedback (Remix) featuring Ciara

The first single from Janet Jackson's tenth studio album and her first in Island records entitled Discipline. Released as a digital download, the song peaked at the Billboard's Hot 100 chart at no. 51 and streamed at U.S. airplay on January 7, 2008. The remix version of the song features the princess of Crunk nb Ciara. The particular version of the song is heard on MySpace, Youtube and mainstream radio. Feedback's beat will somewhat remind you of her other tracks from her previous albums All For You and So Excited featuring Khia. Nothing that fresh but it stresses the style ala Janet Jackson. The song set the record at no. 6 at Billboard's Hot Dance Club Play and at no. 39 in Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. Planning to host a club party, don't forget to include this song in your list.
Discipline album

Feedback Lyrics

Thursday, January 31, 2008 11:40 AM
Sarah Bareilles' Love Song

"Blank stares at blank pages
No easy way to say this
You mean well but you make this hard on me"
No easy way to say this
You mean well but you make this hard on me"
This line is borrowed from Sarah Bareilles' song Love Song from her debut album Little Voice. Fused with her melodic voice and sweet-sensation of pop, you might notice that she sounded like Colbie Caillat. Once you heard her song again and again, you will notice the difference. First, the harmony of piano in Love Song compared to the sweet-strum of guitar for Colbie Caillat's Bubbly. Meanwhile, after its release in iTunes as a free song on June 16, 2007, it peaked at the U.S. Billboard Top 100 and earning its #32 spot in Hot Digital Songs. The song's standings as of this moment is now at the #9 spot in Billboard's Hot 100 list. She might be compared to other artists of her genre but she's unique having no formal training in piano and voice which is rare among the artist of today.

Love Song

Monday, January 21, 2008 1:02 PM
Timbaland's Scream featuring Keri Hilson and Nicole Scherzinger

Another great collaboration from RnB's music goldmine Timbaland as he released his fourth single from the album Shock Value. Shock Value is his second studio album under his own record label Mosley Music. It features a lot of hits like The Way I Are (feat. D.O.E. and Keri Hilson), Give it to Me (feat. Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado) and Apologize (feat. One Republic) all gathered success both in radio and online music charts. The single Scream was released on December 11. 2007 and already gained a spot in Billboard's Hot 100, Pop 100 and Pop Airplay. The video of this song was released last January 16, 2008 on Yahoo Music. The song is a mix of Nicole and Keri's sexy voice with Timbaland's own flavor of hip hop and RnB mixes. If you loved The Way I Are, you will love Scream more.

SCREAM LYRICS

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 1:22 PM
Mary J. Blige's Just Fine

This song is from the Queen of Hip Hop Mary J. Blige's eight studio album Growing Pains. The moment I listen to the song, it got its upbeat melody that's perfect for a house party right at your next block. Not only the rhythm is catchy, the lyrics also implies women empowerment as it encourage women to be strong enough to stand against all odds even without men in their lives. The album alone sold 629,000 copies on its first week alone that made it at the second spot at Billboard's 200 Album charts. The success of the album gone too far as it gained its post at #29 in Rolling Stone's Top 50 Albums of 2007. Meanwhile, the song Just Fine remained at good standing in both Hot 100 and RnB charts of Billboard not to mention it got a nod at this year's Grammy's in Female RnB Vocal Performance category. Truly, she's a remarkable talent amidst her not-so-good beginnings as a performer.
TRACK LISTING:

1 "Work That" 3:31
2 "Grown Woman" 4:05
3 "Just Fine" 4:02
4 "Feel Like a Woman"
5 "Stay Down" 4:23
6 "Hurt Again" 4:08
7 "Shake Down" 3:36
8 "Till the Morning"
9 "Roses" 4:36
10 "Fade Away" 4:16
11 "What Love Is" 4:03
12 "Work in Progress (Growing Pains)" 4:01
13 "Talk to Me" 4:10
15 "Smoke" 3:10
16 "Come to Me (Peace)" 5:02
JUST FINE Lyrics

Thursday, January 10, 2008 11:04 AM
Snoop Dogg's Sexual Seduction

This song is the first single from Snoop Dogg's ninth album entitled Ego Trippin' under Doggystyle Records. It it originally entitled Sexual Eruption but it is edited as Sensual Seduction for censorship purposes. The song peaked no. 27 at Billboard's Hot 100 and improving its place at the charts day by day. Unlike his other hits, Snoop Dogg offers a new flavor on this one without leaving his trademark raps. The official video is released last November 28 at MTV and is now available on Youtube. Snoop Dogg is popular for his songs Drop it Like it's Hot and Next Episode aside from his collaborations with other artist his same genre.
Snoop Dogg - Sensual Seduction

Thursday, January 3, 2008 1:15 PM
T-Pain and Flo Rida's Low

The team effort of T-Pain and uprising rnb superstar Flo Rida's Low remained as the winner in Billboard's Hot 100. The single ousted Alicia Keys' No One from the top spot as it reigned for weeks. Low is from Flo Rida's debut album Mail on Sunday which will be released on February of this year. The song describes sexy ladies hitting the clubs which of course more of a T-Pain style. It set a record in Billboard Magazine History garnering 470,000 digital copies of the single intended for the January 12 charting. The song itself is fast-rising and who knows, another follow-up song will make way for Flo Rida's fate o' fame.
LOW
Wednesday, December 26, 2007 1:47 PM
Red Jumpsuit Apparatus' Don't You Fake It Album Review

Their songs are over-played in the radio nowadays and fans of this EMO/Punk-Pop group is also counting. No way we can deny that the Red Jumpsuit Apparatus is one of the fast-rising EMO bands up to date. Since the re-issue of their debut album Don't you Fake It, their claim to fame is unstoppable making one hit to another. Their first single Face Down reached both Billboard's Hot 100 and Pop 100 charts not to mention its inclusion in Georgia Rule movie soundtrack. Their other hits include False Pretense, Your Guardian Angel and Damn Regret. The album includes other versions and demos aside from the Deluxe edition which includes a DVD that features the making of the album plus the music videos of Face Down and False Pretense. One thing is for sure, if you are an EMO wannabe, this album must be on your list as it gives you a gist of what's an EMO music like.
Band Members:
Ronnie Winter, lead vocalist
Elias Reidy, backing vocalist and guitarist
Duke Kitchens, backing vocalist and guitarist
Joey Westwood, backing vocalist and bassist
Jon Wilkes, drummer and backing vocalist

Track listing
1. "In Fate's Hands" - 3:27
2. "Waiting" - 2:56
3. "False Pretense" - 2:27
4. "Face Down" - 3:10
5. "Misery Loves Its Company" - 3:14
6. "Cat and Mouse" - 3:28
7. "Damn Regret" - 2:44
8. "Atrophy" - 3:16
9. "Seventeen Ain't So Sweet" - 3:20
10. "Justify" - 3:26
11. "Your Guardian Angel" (aka "The Acoustic Song") - 3:51 + 1:30 silence
12. "Grim Goodbye" (Hidden Track) - 7:40
Other versions
1. "In Fate's Hands" (Demo Version)
2. "Face Down" (Acoustic Version)
Other Demos
1. "Waiting" (Demo Version)
2. "Home Improvement"
3. "Love Seat (Eyes Watering)"
4. "Angels Cry"
5. "Kins And Carroll"
6. "Getting By"
7. "Disconnected" (Demo Version)
8. "Twenty Hour Drive"
9. "Cat And Mouse" (Demo Version)
10. "The Grim Goodbye" (Demo Version)
Deluxe Edition
1. "In Fate's Hands"
2. "Waiting"
3. "False Pretense"
4. "Face Down"
5. "Misery Loves Its Company"
6. "Cat and Mouse"
7. "Damn Regret"
8. "Atrophy"
9. "Seventeen Ain't So Sweet"
10. "Justify"
11. "Your Guardian Angel"
12. "Grim Goodbye" (Hidden Track)
13. "Face Down" (Acoustic Version)
14. "Disconnected"
DvD
* Making the Album - Behind the Scenes
* "Face Down" (Video)
* "False Pretense" (Video)
* Behind the Scenes - "False Pretense" (Video)
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