Black Eyed Peas ft. Busta Rhymes - Boom Boom Pow Remix
Ocean's 7 Ft Q Da Kid - Vegas Baby Ocean's & is a new group formed by superstars Nelly, Trey Songz, Johnta Austin, Brian M. Cox, Tyrone(JD Assistant) and Usher
Was a big fan of Backstreet Boys back when they were famous. And I kinda like the direction they are trying to go with their last album and with this one they have successfully transitioned to the new age of boy band music. Apparently they have recorded over 18 songs for their new album and five of them are up for grabs here.
Black Eyed Peas - Rocking Tha Beatz A snippet of the new song from Black Eyed Peas has been leaked on to the internet and is available at YouTube for listening. It been so long since I've heard any thing from Black Eyed Peas and am really looking forward to them. I have been managing with the solo album of Will.i.am released back in 2007 till the album from BEP hits the shelf(By the way, the solo album from Will.i.am rocks). The new song leaked has all the trademark BEP elements. Sounds kinda dance-club track which energetic beats with bass to the max. Enjoy..
Milow - Ayo Technology We've all heard and loved the Chart-topping hit single by 50 Cent and Justin Timberlake. Now its time for a cover version of the same song which really puts a new perspective on the song. The more mellow, almost acoustic rendition of the song is something that is instantly likeable and puts a whole new twist to the song that we all come to love.
Flo Rida released a new single Right Round and its been doing the rounds on YouTube. It is apparently a spin-off cover of Dead Or Alive's 'You Spin Me Round (Like A Record). I was familiar with another cover version by Dope that was mis-labelled as Marilyn Manson(lol). That got me into the different covers of the song and was amazed at the number of covers made of this song. Wiki names at least 14 covers of the song and looked up most of them(those are available on YouTube) and made a list of those which I like the most.
Edit:- Flo Rida announced his new album named R.O.O.T.S("Routes of Overcoming the Struggle") to be released on April 7
The Original "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" is a song by Dead or Alive on their 1985 album Youthquake. The track got a UK number-one hit and a top 20 hit in the United States.
Covers that are as good as or some even better than the original Only some covers can achieve something new from the original which is as good as or even better than the original.
Dope Dope is an American nu metal band formed in 1997. The band received some level of success in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The Dead or Alive song was covered for their debut album "Felons and Revolutionaries". Dope just made the song as a launching pad and made something that, according to me, is even better than the original one. The song is with enough differences to feel like their track but still not deviating too much from the original song.
Flo-Rida Flo Rida, is a two-time Grammy nominated American rapper. Mail on Sunday was Flo Rida's solo debut album; its lead single "Low" was a number-one hit for ten weeks in early 2008. I absolutely loved the whole album, a perfect club hip hop album with everything from great rapping to funky club sounds. The new single "Right Round" is like a spin off cover of the original song. The song has its chorus and beats similar to the original, but the rest is all Flo-Rida and its great.
Jessica Simpson I'm guessing there may not be anyone who don't know the "goog girl" Jessica Simpson. She did a cover of the track too, but with her own lyrics except for the chorus, for her fourth studio album, A Public Affair (2006). Her version reached number twenty on the U.S. Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart and number ninety-five on the Billboard Pop 100, although its single release was cancelled. The song is not better than the original. but a perfect modern pop rendition of the song, with addictive beats and seductive vocals.
Gemini Five A cover of the song was recorded by Swedish rock band Gemini Five for their 2003 album Babylon Rockets. Although they may have been inspired by Dope, their rendition of the song is different from both Dope's and the original. The song has a more fast tempo than the dope song and the drums and guitar work is awesome.
Eiffel 65 Eiffel 65 was an Italian eurodance three-piece group, formed in the late 1990s and best known for their international hit "Blue (Da Ba Dee)" and "Move Your Body"(those are the only two tracks I have heard too but I loved them). In 2004, they also covered the album which gave us a dance rendering of the song, which is the best dance version of the song.
Covers which sounded nothing more than an average remix
Thalia Thalía is a Mexican singer and actress with multiple Latin Grammy and Latin Billboard nominations. She is also regarded as a "Latin Pop Diva" and "Queen Of Latin Pop" due to her Spanish songs being successful in crossing a lot of national borders, or so WIKI says. I have not heard any of her tracks till now but I should say she got a pretty good voice. This song probably stands a little higher than an average remix solely because of the beats and Thalia's voice.
Danzel Danzel is a Belgian House, Techno and Dance musician who reached the Top 10 in late 2004 with the single "Pump It Up" which is the only song I've heard of him. In 2007 he did a cover of the Dead or Alive track which is at best a below average remix which is no way near the original song.
Covers which shouldn't have produced
GiGi D'agostino GiGi D'agostino is an Italian DJ, remixer and music producer who has one, at best two, hits to speak for. The cover is not at all worthy of a listen. It sounds like a cheap remix of the original, with some lack luster beats and unnecessary cuts. Those of you who don't believe me be my guest.
Ten Masked Men Ten Masked Men is a British death metal cover band who specialize in covering pop songs, and who should stop doing that. Seriously. May be cause I'm not a fan of Death Metal, at all, I found the song annoying with his growling voice and really bad guitar and drums. Imagine a lion singing the original song, and you'll get halfway there to this cover. Specializing in covering pop songs... and that too a death metal band.. huh.
Another great track though not a cover of the song, but somehow related to it(I can't put my finger on it) is Bodyrockers' Round and Round.
BodyRockers are an electronic music act, consisting of British/Australian duo Dylan Burns (from Canterbury) and Kaz James (from Melbourne). The pair came together in early 2004 after a chance meeting between Dylan and Kaz in Australia. The pair first started with Dylan playing his guitar over Kaz's rocky DJ set. They claimed the chemistry was instant. They are mostly known for their hit song "I Like the Way (You Move)", loosely based on Billy Idol's hit "Mony Mony", released in 2005. The song reached #3 on the UK Singles Chart, and #12 on the Australian ARIAnet singles chart.
I like their brand of dance-rock (If that's a genre). Catchy guitar riffs and DJ beats- whats not to like. Round and Round is terribly addictive and you'll listen to it again and again.
Flo Rida- Right Round Flo Rida, who shot to stardom with his debut album "Mail on Sunday" and his number one hit for ten weeks "Low". I personally loved the whole album, with its clubbish feel and great rapping. He released a new single from his new album due on 2009. Its kind of a spin off cover of the Dead or Alive song "You Spin Me Round". The track got a definite club feel to it, and is branded "Flo Rida". A typical Flo rida track that got me on high hopes for the upcoming album. I'm hoping he won't turn out to be another one hit wonder like T-Pain( whose latest album is absolute trash). Here is the single
Justin Timberlake ft. T.I - If I We have seen Justin Timberlake and T.I together in the massive hit "My Love" from FutureSex/LoveSounds and in the outstanding Dead and Gone from T.I's Paper Trail. Now there appears to be a mysteriously leaked track on YouTube, "If I" from the duo and to add to the party produced by the talented Timbaland. Justin opens with his best impression of T.I and following with some old style vocals. Unlike what you expect from the big names, the track is mediocre. My guess is that it is probably a song they discarded, eventually finding its way to YouTube.
The Fray- "You Found Me" and "Say When" The Fray is a Grammy Award-nominated four-piece piano rock American band from Denver, Colorado. The band is best known for the song "How to Save a Life", which charted in the top three of the Billboard Hot 100 and was also a top 5 single in Canada, Australia, Ireland, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. The Fray also found national success with the song "Over My Head (Cable Car)", which became a top ten hit in the United States and Canada. Many of you may recognize the "How to Save a Life" song as the song used in the promo of "Grey's Anatomy".
Their debut album "How to Save a Life" went double platinum in the USA. The album had many great tracks, which made me look out for their next album.
Fray released their new single "You Found Me" with video(to which embedding was disabled) a couple of weeks before. The song is a great track showing some promise for the upcoming self titled album "The Fray" which can be pre ordered atAmazon.
Couple of days ago an even better single,"Say When" was released on YouTube and it sounds like the Fray I liked, almost like a track that should as well can be included in the last album.
1. All-American Rejects - When The World Comes Down- Release on 16th December, 2008
The All-American Rejects are a rock band, sometimes referred to as AAR, was introduced to the mainstream by their debut self-titled album "The All-American Rejects". The group followed this up with their sophomore album Move Along, which catapulted their status to one of the top pop rock bands, producing three U.S. Hot 100 top twenty hits (two of them reaching the top ten). The band's album Move Along has been certified double Platinum in the U.S. by the RIAA and their self-titled release in 2003 has also been certified Platinum.I loved both of their albums and am looking forward to their new one. Here is a single which is released from the album.
No one should be given an introduction to Eminem, also knows as Slim Shady. The Oscar winner and Grammy winner Rapper, producer and actor is a well known name even in tho non hip hop community. With a legacy of turning up with great record, he announces his new album after a break of almost 5 years. While concrete details about the album are still kept as top secrets, Dr. Dre, 50 Cent, and T.I. are reported to be among the stars who will be appearing on the album with the Detroit rapper. Eminem is known to be touchy about his singles leaking on the internet. He produced his last album Encore right from scratch cause some tracks from his yet to be released Straight from the Lab was leaked. A single supposedly from his new album Relapse has been doing its rounds on YouTube. It sounds good, and different. Then again that may not be even in the final tracklist. Anyways here is the track.
3. U2 - No Line On The Horizon-Release on early 2009.
U2 are a rock band from Dublin, Ireland. The band consists of Bono (vocals and guitar), The Edge (guitar, keyboards, and vocals), Adam Clayton (bass guitar) and Larry Mullen, Jr. (drums and percussion). U2 have sold more than 140 million albums worldwide[3] and have won 22 Grammy Awards, more than any other band. I am not a real fan of their music, especially music from their olden days. But their previous album "How to Dismantle an Atom Bomb" was really good and since then they have gotten a place in my "Artists to look out for". "No Line on the Horizon" is the working title which may change by the time the album comes out. Some tracks have leaked on to youtube, which were recorded by a a fan walking along the beach along side the villa from which Bono had played this song a bit too loud. For now there is a cover of "Greg Lakes - I Believe In Father Christmas" U2 recorded for (RED)WIRE and online music magazine to help fighting AIDS in Africa.
4. Rob Thomas - Cradle Songs-Release on early 2009
Rob Thomas was the lead singer and song-writer in the 90s band Matchbox Twenty. Matchbox 20 may officially be a group of the ’90s, but Rob Thomas has been steaming ahead with a successful solo career since his collaboration with Carlos Santana (for “Smooth”) and his last album, 2005’s …Something to Be went platinum. The new album which is tentatively named "Cradle Songs" is about 80% complete according to him. His songs has a catchy melody and exciting beats that makes us like the music right away. No single has been released or leaked yet. In the meantime listen to "Little Wonders", which was released as OST of Meet the Robinsons.
5. Switchfoot - yet to be named and set to release in summer 2009
Switchfoot is an American alternative rock band comprising of Jon Foreman (vocals, guitar), Tim Foreman (bass guitar, backing vocals), Chad Butler (drums, percussion), Jerome Fontamillas (guitar, keyboards, backing vocals), and Drew Shirley (guitar). Switchfoot was introduced to limelight by the inclusion of a couple of their songs in the soundtrack of the movie "A Walk to Remember".This recognition led to their major label debut, The Beautiful Letdown, which was released in 2003. It went on to sell over 2.6 million copies and produced the band's best-known singles, "Meant to Live" and "Dare You to Move". They followed up with their sophomore album "Oh! Gravity" which were much applauded by the critics as well as fans. I loved both their albums and love their sound. The have announced a new album to be released in spring, 2009. They have over 40 tracks now recorded and even released the names of the tracks, which may or may not make it into the album. They recorded and released a song "This is Home" for The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian which is included in the soundtrack too.
They recently brought out their first compilation album, "The Best Yet" which include 18 of their best songs and it can be bought over at Amazon.. I can't recommend this enough. Except two or three songs I haven't heard or don't remember, all the tracks are amazing and will make you like the band instantly. 6. 50 Cent - Before I self Destruct-Release on February 3, 2009
Curtis James Jackson III, better known by his stage name 50 Cent, needs no introduction to anyone who has been around long enough on the Hip Hop scene. He rose to fame with his debut album "Get Rich or Die Tryin'" and his sophomore album "Massacre" both of which achieved platinum status. I loved both of those albums, Massacre being my favorite among them. His third album "Curtis" was nowhere near his first two but still had a couple of good tracks. I'm no fan of his, but don't dislike him either. His new single is hot and that made me look forward to his new album.
7. Black Eyed Peas - The E.N.D- Release date not confirmed
The Black Eyed Peas are an American hip hop group from Los Angeles comprised of will.i.am, apl.de.ap, Taboo and Fergie. Since its breakout album Elephunk in 2003, the group's pop/dance-oriented style of hip hop music has sold an estimated twenty-seven million albums and singles worldwide. I loved every song brought out by them and am a big fan of theirs. So I can't wait for their new album. No single is released yet. For now we have to be satisfied with their new song from a pepsi ad- "More" 8. Micheal Jackson - 7even-Release date not confirmed
Micheal Jackson, the King of Pop, is all set to make a comeback into the music arena with his new album, 7even(working title). I am not a fan of Micheal Jackson, though i love some of his tracks. But I know a lot of his fans worldwide will be thrilled to hear about a new album in the making. Some big names like Kanye West, Will.i.am, and Ne-yo are said to be collaborating with him on his new outing. I have to say, seeing the list of featured artist, I like the direction he is going. I may well like the album after all. No singles released and no date too. One track that featured Micheal Jackson was leaked and subsequently dropped from the new Akon album Freedom. Akon has said that they will be working together again. Apparently Micheal is very serious about making a comeback. Lets wait and see. Till then here is the leaked track. 8. Flipsyde - Title not finalized-Release on 2009
Flipsyde is a rap/R&B/rock band consisting of band members Steve Knight, Dave Lopez, Jinho "the Piper" Ferreira, and recently Chantelle Paige. Flipsyde traversed a whole range of genres across their debut album in 2005. Their single off the first album "Someday" was chosen as NBC's anthem for 2006 Winter Olympic Games. Their "Champion" has yet again be chosen as the anthem for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games. Their debut album was widely applauded by critics and "Washington Post" even named the album as the best Hip Hop album of the year. They recently released their single off the album "Toss it up feat. Akon".
9. Lil Jon - Crunk Rock- Release on "Only God knows"
Crunk Rock is the solo debut album by Atlanta based producer Lil Jon, originally scheduled for release in mid-2006, rescheduled for the end of 2007, then "sometime" in 2008. Now even that is almost over and no word from Lil Jon. He may even change the title, he says. He has released a couple of singles from the album and some of them has gone to become hits. But the point of releasing a single is that people get excited about an album. Releasing an album after everybody has forgotten about the single..well that's not very smart is it?. I am not sure whether to look forward to the album or just forget about the artist all together. Anyways one of the singles that I think is any worth is Snap Yo Fingers.
Its always great to see big artists giving a helping hand to smaller ones. Its even better to see big artists bring out a new song for charity or to spread a cause. Justin Timberlake released a brand new single featuring Esmée Denters called "Follow my Lead" and it is part of a fundraising campaign for the Shriners Hospitals for Children. The Dutch-ess Esmée was an apparently unrecognized artist that used to sing covers of famous artists on Youtube. She sounds a little like Beyonce and takes charge in the song after the initial rapping by J.T by delivering a thumping chorus
"Follow my lead We’ll go where no one knows Everyone leaves We are still standing strong (standing strong) Listen to me life is a song I’ll be the melody you’ll be my drum
Australian Pop Star Kylie Minogue did a collaboration with UK based supergroup Coldplay for a new online magazine which supports HIV/AIDS project in Africa. They have released a track "Lhuna" for (RED)WIRE, a new musical venture by U2's Bono.
Its eerie, and dark putting both the artists far out of their comfort zones. But still the track got a peculiar feel hat tugs at our heart and lingers a while. (RED)WIRE delivers exclusive music from the world's greatest artists every week and gets people living with HIV in Africa the medicine they need to stay alive.Along with Kylie Minogue and Coldplay, U2(youtube), JayZ,Sheryl Crow, Death Cab for Cutie, Dixie Chicks, John Legend and a lot more artists have extendedt their helping hand to the venture. See here for more details
It seems I've been bombarded with new music releases these days. There was a time when I used to search Google up and down for at least one decent music release to hear some new music. For the past couple of weeks there has been a barrage great albums from many of my favorite artists. Started out with Nickelback's "Dark Horse". Then Kanye West followed with his "808s & Heartbreak". Then came Akon with his "Freedom" and another Britney Spears(whom i used to like in her first album) album "Circus". Barring "Circus" all the albums were very worth listening. Now I am kinda overwhelmed with good music and in an indecision on which one to listen and really happy now. Akon - Freedom
My Verdict- Although there are some signature "Konvict" songs on "Freedom," Akon says his fans should expect a new style on the new album "Freedom". For those who love his nasal sound this album will provide a great listen. Akon sure does know how to pick producers,as the album is filled with great production. "Right now", "Beautiful", "Troublemaker", "I'm so paid", and "Clap Again" are my favorite tracks i the album. An inclination to Pop and love/ love lost lyrics Akon shows us that underneath all the bling and girls (Hip Hop) he is an odd romantic with an affection to pop. Those of you who like Hip-Hop and Pop(like me) will love this. "Time Out London" said it right- "The album lacks the dynamism of a Kanye, a Rihanna or even a Chris Brown – mostly due to the limitations of Akon’s delivery – but it’s certain to go down well with Akon’s existing acolytes."
My Verdict - Britney may well stage a return with Circus, as it is the word on music circles. I've deviated from mainline pop and stopped enjoying it as i used to when i was much younger(BSB and Britney were my favs back then) but this album has got many things that i come to love. I'm not saying the album is great. There are a lot of things that hardcore pop lovers as well as dance pop lovers will love. The album is way better than the horrible "Blackout"- her last outing. On some tracks we see the old Britney who we loved, and in some tracks we see a Britney who is moving closer to Madonna, music-wise.
The first three tracks-"Womanizer", "Circus", "Out from Under"- was pretty good. After the disconcerting "Kill the Lights" and below average "Shattered Glass" I was thinking she was gonna pull off yet another "Blackout". But soon she salvaged it with "If you Seek Amy"-a Maddonna like dance pop song with great beats- and "Unusual You" a great ballad. Either you stop listening now or skip to the end (Bonus track-Radar)- cause trust me, you don't want to hear the next few tracks.If you stop listening with "Blur" you will have a good opinion about the album. The bonus track "Radar" is pretty good but I have heard it somewhere before. This album feels like a mixed bag of oh-my-god-Britney-is-back and make-you-want-to-kill-yourselves music.
My Rating- 2/5 I am tempted to give it a bit more because of the great tracks in the album. But when i think about those others I refrain.
Akon is one of my favorite artists. He got entry to that list with his debut single "Lonely". Something in that song got me so involved in it. He has brought out good music since then. Even the songs that feature him is good. I'll be doing a review on his new album "Freedom" tomorrow first thing in the morning.
Tracklist:
"I'm So Paid" featuring Lil Wayne and Young Jeezy
"Right Now (Na Na Na)"
"Trouble Maker"
"We Don't Care"
"Go Go Dancer"
"Holla Holla" featuring T-Pain
"Against the Grain" featuring Ray Lavender
"Be With You"
"I Love It"
"Where Would We Go"
"Birthmark"
"Freedom"
"Sunny Day" featuring Wyclef Jean
And Britney is said to make a come back with her new album "Circus". And from what i heard from the leaked and released tracks its pretty good.I hope she does make a comeback. I'll be reviewing that album too tomorrow. Tracklist: 1. Womanizer 2. Circus 3. Out From Under 4. Kill The Lights 5. Shattered Glass 6. If U Seek Amy 7. Unusual You 8. Blur 9. Mmm Papi 10. Mannequin 11. Lace and Leather 12. My Baby
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