So I guess I will start this once a week thing in which I will jut post up a summation of stuff that is going on in the music industry.  I will do it for a couple weeks, see how it works, and if I like it, then I will keep it!  So without further a do, I present to you, Music Update!

• The stunt that had "Bruno" (Sasha Baron Cohen) landing from mid-air on Eminems face has been reported as being planned and practiced before the awards.  Now there was a ton of speculation on the matter, and the whole situation is still being disputed, even with this news.  Scott Aukerman, one of the writers for the show wrote on his blog that the whole thing was planned out and scheduled.  The suspicious thing is that the blog post has been taken down.  Why wouldn't MTV want the public to know that it was planned... WHO REALLY CARES?  No one is going to be thinking about the mystery of whether it happened for a reason or not longer than a week after it happens.
• A roadie for Jimi Hendrix is putting out a book which says that the "Red House" singer was murdered by his manager named Michael Jeffrey.  This comes as news to many seeing as the verdict was due, "barbiturate intoxication and inhalation of vomit."  Well they got one thing write, according to the accusations by the roadie, Mr. Jeffrey (the manager) forced a handful of pills down the rock stars throat.  If this is all true, then I am appalled, this Jeffrey guy killed one of the greatest rock musicians of all time!  It is truly upsetting to find out that someone murdered such a great musician!
• Eve has been tweeting about her disdain and hate for the R&B, woman beating, Chris Brown.  The weird thing is, EVE DOESN'T HAVE A TWITTER ACCOUNT!  Weird huh!?  The biggest problem with Twitter and other social networking devices on the internet is that it allows anyone in the world to do whatever they want!  I could creat a MySpace saying that I am someone famous, and ultimately say what I think and get recognition by a famous persons fans.  What has this world come to!  Twitter is taking over the world, and ruining the good names of musicians all over the world.  AH!  Run for your lives!!!
• Are you a fan of the Snuggie?  Yes, that reverse bath robe that is a complete rip off because I already own it.  Well Weezer (yes, the rock band) is teaming up with Snuggie to make their own reverse bath robe. “A Wuggie is basically exactly like a Snuggie, except it says Weezer on it. The people at Snuggie are doing it with us and promoting it with us. It’s a totally legit Snuggie,” Cuomo told Rolling Stone.  A WUGGIE... seriously, this is now going to scare kids of the Wuggie monster coming and getting them!  Who calls something a Wuggie, just call it a freaking Snuggie (or it's proper name, a ROBE) and be down with it!  On top of that, who is going to buy a Wuggie, it is going to cost more money than a Snuggie because it has Weezer branded on it, what a waste of money!
• Kanye West is headlining the 'Stay in School' concert.  It is about time rappers start fighting for young teens to stay in school and get an education.  KanYe West may love his fur clothing, but at least he is fighting for students to stay in school.  You know what, if KanYe West believes I should be in school, well then by golly I AM GOING TO SCHOOL!  He is the most influential person in the world, remember?
• Thought DJ Hero would be sick?  I sure did!  Well now I am getting word that the people over at Rock Band are going to be making a new game entitled, The Beatles: Rock Band.  The game will allow you to travel through time and be the Beatles.  It is any Beatles fans dream, and I can tell you that I will definitely be picking this up and reviewing it.  The Beatles are one of my favorite bands of all time!
• Chris Brown (when he is not being an abusive boyfriend) apparently has a country side to him.  He may be putting a track out called, "Trapped in a Dream," which he is considering to throw onto his new LP.  Rumor has it he may have a Country singer featured on it.  "Carrie Underwood or someone like that" is what Robert Allen said (he is a producer/writer and working with CB).  I don't think that R&B and Country should mix, there is too much lovey dovey stuff with the genres alone, imagine if the two love bird genres combined! CRAZY!  I don't think many women would want to work with CB, what happens if he gets violent.  Just playin', I mean he didn't "MEAN" to beat up RiRi, so it's all good.
• Daft Punk is set to work on the soundtrack for the movie Tron 2.0.  That soundtrack is going to be out of this... well world!  This will mark Daft Punks first full movie score (ever).
• More Yeezy news for you all!  KanYe says that Mr. Hudson will be taking over the music industry by storm and compared him to Frank Sinatra... FRANK SINATRA KANYE?  Seriously man?  Sinatra is a legend, that's like saying Soulja Boy has a deeper meaning and his lyrics are deep and all that crap... OH WAIT, you said that too!  I don't know if Mr Hudson will be the next Sinatra, but the dude does make very good music and I think he will be very successful in the music industry (here in the U.S.).  I still love you Kanye, but I wouldn't go around saying Mr. Hudson is the next Frank Sinatra, if he is, I don't see it, that's like stadium status to be "like Frank Sinatra".  I mean even Mr. Ben Hudson agrees with me:  "My first reaction was just to smile and say, 'Yeah, that's typical Kanye, exaggerating.' But maybe I'll prove him to be right."  We'll see if he ever reaches Sinatra status, I hope he does, because it would be crazy to have another "Sinatra" like musician in the music industry again.
• Lady Gaga is on crack... and not the good type of crack!  She compared The Beatles to the Jonas Brothers.  ARE YOU SMOKING DOPE!?  I mean you make solid music and have many fans, but come on...  THE JONAS BROTHERS ARE NO WHERE NEAR THE BEATLES... NOT EVEN CLOSE, LAY OFF THE CRACK PIPE AND RETRACT THAT STATEMENT!!!  ""They were responsible for the birth of the sexual revolution for women," she gushed to Britain's The Daily Star, before adding that the Jonas Brothers are currently the Liverpool legends' equivalent.
  She said: "Now we have the Jonas Brothers representing the return of the superfan."" - Yahoo News
• Steve Martin plays the Banjo...?  He has put out albums before!?  The dude reached 106 on the Billboard 200... Pardon my vulgar language, but WTF.  Haha, dude plays banjo, can't say I saw that coming, but oh well!  I haven't given it a listen, I am sure he is very skilled in banjo playing though, seems to know what he is doing with acting, so I won't bash him for being a banjo player.  Actually, banjo's are pretty freaking sick!  I wish I knew how to play one!

Check Back Throughout The Week For More Music News & Music Updates

With Soulja Boy's newest song, "Kiss Me Thru The Phone", he has earned a semi-redemption from me (ICECrush), but definitely not SoSickWitItYo. Don't tell him that I'm doing this post, he'd probably get mad at me, but shhh...he'll never find out (that's a lie lol).

Soulja Boy's first song, "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" was an the brain child of an idiotic, immature, terrible "artist" (to use the term loosely). When my friend first told me that she had a Soujla Boy song to send me I was like 'UGH I HATE SOULJA BOY'...and then I got addicted.

When I listen to "Kiss Me Thru The Phone", I hear a well thought out song with a calm, cool, and smooth R&B singer. It sorta sounds like something that Chris Breezy used to produce (as he probably won't be producin' anymore), just a little cheesier. Yeah, maybe Soulja Boy's lyrics are a little simple and ebonix-esque, but he produced a great track this time. It's an enormous step up!

If you watch the music video, you see a collected, civilized, Soulja Boy, giving you his all, singing his heart out. He is clean cut, isn't wearing sun glasses, and looks pretty good. Yeah maybe he's still a young "gangsta" wearing all of the chains, parkas, oversized earrings and jerseys, but he really surprised me on this one. He sorta looks like he could be Omarion or Mario.

Souja Boy, I give you props on this one, but don't expect me to give you any hot new reviews in the near future. Think of this as a gift. If you continue to produce solid tracks, I'll keep the solid reviews coming.

"Girl you know I miss you, I just wanna kiss you,
But I can't right now so baby
KISS ME THRU THE PHONE."

Kiss Me Thru The Phone - Soulja Boy Tell`em ft. Sammie:

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1. The Greatest Music Stumble of All Time: A Stumblers Dream!!!
2. We The Kings INTERVIEW!!!
3. Remix of the Week: Stand By Me / Beautiful Girls
4. ICECrush and BigRedMusik's Latest Mixtape!!!
5. Charles Hamilton - Well Isn't This Awkward [Review]
6. TGLR Bape Groupies Wallpaper
7. My Take On Things
8. Big Sean - Finally Famous Review
9. Akon - Freedom Review
10. Cold-Playing Satriani Song? & Grammy Family
11. Kanye West - 808's & Heartbreak Review
12. The Palin Problem
13. Top Ten Reasons To Hate 50 Cent
14. Lil' Wayne - Tha Carter III
15. Mariah Carey - E=MC²
16. Mariah Carey - The Emancipation of Mimi
17. The Best of the Best: SNL's Live Performances
18. A Leak In The Industry
19. Kanye West: The Man, The Myth, The Legend
20. CRS (Child Rebel Soldier)
21. Music & Politics: Part II
22. Music & Politics
23. Matt Costa - News & Reviews
24. An 'Idol' Loses His Record Deal...Surprise??? Nahht.
25. Chris Brown - Exclusive

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The-Dream has done it again, and for the second time in his career he has put together an amazing R&B album that truly has very little flaws. I don't really know what makes this album so great, but there is just something about it! The featured artists on the album are what I think made the album what it is. People like Kanye West, Mariah Carey, Ludacris, Lil' Jon, Fabulous, Juelz Santana and Rick Ross really helped out on some of the tracks, and the beats that Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, The-Dream, LOS Da Mystro, Lil Jon helped The-Dream put together really made this second album something great. Love vs. Money dropped on March 10th, 2009 and sold 151,000 copies in its first week on the market. The album reached a whopping number two on Billboard's Billboard 200, and Rolling Stone gave the album a four and a half star ranking out of five stars.

The-Dream is a R&B monster, and he has been since he first hit the music scene with Lovehate. The album really helped propel him to the level he currently is at, and if he puts out a third album at this level (this could potentially be the Love King album with Kanye West) the he may become more popular then Chris Brown. If you know the story behind Chris Breezy and The-Dream, you would know that the two of them do not really get along (even if they say they are on solid ground). In light of Chris Brown's recent actions against Rihanna, The-Dream may take over CB's fan base and become the bigger and better musician in the R&B industry, and if The-Dream keeps putting out albums like this, then he will be the biggest name in the music industry overall!!! Anyway, ya'll heard what I have had to say about the album and The-Dream's musical career, but you need to be the judge yourselves! Check out The-Dream's sophomore release, Love vs. Money, in stores now!!!

Check Out The Preview Review... The-Dream - Love vs. Money (Preview Review)

Love King Album News Can Be Found Here

Love vs. Money Track Listing:

Money Intro
Rockin That Thing
Walkin' On The Moon (Feat. Kanye West)
My Love (Feat. Mariah Carey)
Put It Down
Sweat It Out
Take You Home 2 My Mama
Love vs. Money
Love vs. Money (Part 2)
Fancy
Right Side Of My Brain
Mr. Yeah
Kelly's 12 Play
Let Me See The Booty (Feat. Lil' Jon)
Hater (iTunes Bonus Track)
Rockin' That Thing (Official Remix) (Feat. Rick Ross, Fabolous, Ludacris, & Juelz Santana)

More Love King (The-Dream & Kanye West Album) News On The Way!!!

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Well I don't know which stories are true, and we may never know which side of this convoluted mess is correct.  As it stands right now, a track called, "Sweat" by Flo Rida was set for release on his upcoming album entitled, R.O.O.T.S.  Flo Rida recently stated that the track, which features R&B pop star (or should I say the once popular R&B musician who ruined his career by beating up his girlfriend over some rediculous fight...) will not appear on the upcoming sophomore release by the Florida native.  Reasons and speculations as to why the track won't be on the album have been floating, and you can check out some of the reasons below (all are quoted from legit sources...)

"I recorded a great song with Chris," Flo Rida said in an interview. "But I won't be releasing it now because of what's going on with him and Rihanna. It could have been my next number one." - Hollywood Scoop (via SOHH Online)

"It's not just that record, there were other records that couldn't make the album that I wanted to make the album as well, but that was the process -- this was way before me ever hearing anything about [Brown allegedly beating Rihanna]. This was way before, at least a month. I had been done with this record." - US Magazine Online

“I recorded a great song with Chris. But I won’t be releasing it now because of what’s going on with him and Rihanna” - Keep It Trill Online

Interesting information right there... I don't know which quote is true, but if Mr. Rida dropped CB due to the RiRi incident, I would completely agree.  This should not come as any surprise to Chris Breezy, seeing as he lost many endorsement deals and also ruined a large sum of is popular musical career.  Will Chris Brown ever regain the stardom and fan base he once had?  It is a good question and only time will tell whether his abusive actions ruined his young (and what could have been one the most successful R&B) musical careers to ever be featured in the music industry.  Leave your comments below, you don't have to state which side you are on, but as of right now, I am leaning towards the "I don't want someone on my album who beat the crap out of his girlfriend..." idea.

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Charles Hamilton vs. Joe Budden Freestyle:


Chris Breezy Getting Support From Suge:

I have kept my word, and really haven't covered the whole CB/RiRi situation, but I am going to for right now. I guess it is something that has just been on my mind for a while, and it is something that I want to just give my opinion on, and sort of state the facts (as best I can). If you haven't seen the picture that the cops took of RiRi, then it will be hard for you to relate to the post and to really get a graphic image of the pain and abuse that she endured from the Chris Breezy. I am never one to judge, but I have to say that a person should never beat another person up (whether it is a guy beating up another guy, a guy beating up a girl, or a girl beating up another girl, or even a girl beating up a guy).

CB definitely crossed the line... If you haven't seen the pictures of RiRi (the aftermath of the event), then you can't really take a side. Don't expect to find the picture on here, I don't want anything to do with the pricey leaked photo that now will not be used in court due to the evidence being compromised. But I, like many other people around the world saw the picture of Rihanna and just really couldn't believe that CB had done this to her. I mean the two were as close as two people could get, almost seemed like a match made in heaven. I guess things change, sometimes for better, and other times for worse. I definitely don't agree with what CB did, and this goes all the way back to a post that ICECrush did a while back. Why do musicians and other pop/famous stars around the world do such horrible and stupid things? It just doesn't make sense! Why even put your only line of work in jeopardy!? It is not like any of these musicians, sports stars, or performers have back up jobs, or anything like that. I can understand a person getting angry, but I watched a clip from CNN, and it states that CB threatened to "kill" Rihanna due to her pretending to tell a friend to call the cops.

I am... NO, I WAS a huge Chris Breezy fan, but now I am truly deterred from his music and his musical career. It is not that he just beat a woman, or that he is an abusive boyfriend. Well, I mean it is that... but it is not only just that stuff, it is also his being a complete phony. He sings about love, about woman, and all that "lovey dovey" crap. Yet he is the one dishing out the abusive blows to his girlfriend. To me, that is wrong on so many levels. What Chris Brown did was just not right, he is someone who has definitely lost a lot of respect from many of the people around him. We love the young, fresh, singer/songwriter that Chris Brown used to be, not the madman he's become.

Which brings me to my next point... Will Chris Brown be able to salvage a musical career? The answer to this question is sadly a YES. No matter how bad of a person you are, people still go out and support you. There is still a demand for R&B music, and whether or not CB is a jerk and an abusive boyfriend, he will still have tons of fans, and there will still be a high demand for him to put out music.

The same thing happens to professional sports players. When players such as Santonio Holmes get indicted on drug charges, people eventually forget; his football skills shroud his personality. Not all people that we look up to are good people. T.I. was indicted on firearms charges, but he continues to be the benevolent person we know and love. He got in trouble, and now he's serving his sentence, and giving back to the community. He is an inspiration to all of us. If T.I. were Jewish, he'd be a mensch.

So, should we support CB?... ABSOLUTELY NOT!!! The actions he took against Rihanna were not only inappropriate, but they send an awful message to youngsters and fans. People just don't realize the damage CB has done.

CNN News Clip Taking The Case Step By Step:


Chris Breezy In Court:


The Game On Rick Ross/50 Cent + CB & RiRi:

Tags: 50 Cent, Beef, Chris Brown, Joe Budden, Rick Ross, Rihanna

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50's at it again, this time pulling in some more artists and people from the industry.  You got Suge Knight, Akon, DJ Khaled, T.I., Rick Ross, Chris Brown and a few others... I wonder if Rawse will have a response to this!?

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Check out Ye's take on the whole situation.  He also addresses many rumors that have been circulating that he may in fact be gay.  I know the guy rocks a funky looking hair-do, but that doesn't mean the guy is gay.  Sure 50 Cent claimed he is a "tri-sexual" but I don't think that makes any sense whatsoever.  To be tri-sexual, you would need to like three different genders... last I checked, there are only men, and females... unless there is some alien form out there, I don't see Ye' being a "tri-sexual".  Anyway, peep the interview below and let us know what you think about it.

Kanye West Discusses CB and RiRi and Gay Rumors:

Interesting, looks like he covers all aspects of his beef game and may also be starting some beef with Chris Breezy... Then again, who isn't at this point?  Jay-Z and 50 Cent vs. CB... that's scary!  Anyway, check the video below, 50 takes shots at the usual suspects and he makes another step to etch out Rick Ross from the music industry.

Officer Ricky: Everybody Hates Chris (Episode 3)

Also, check out the hit diss track made by G-Unit towards Rick Ross... You can see that below!

G-Unit: "I'll Be The Shooter" (Rick Ross Diss)

I told ya'll that I really wasn't going to be sticking my nose in places it wasn't wanted, and due to my respect for both musicians, I am not presenting anything but the facts... no opinions, no blaming, and no name calling.  However, I will post up two videos and a quote from the Chris Brown that might be able to put some things in perspective for everyone.

Chris Brown Talks About Spouse Abuse On The Tyra Banks Show:

Other Musicians On The "No-Show" During The Grammys:

Jay-Z Shoots Warning To CB:

Chris Brown Quote:

"Words cannot begin to express how sorry and saddened I am over what transpired. I am seeking the counseling of my pastor, my mother and other loved ones and I am committed, with God's help, to emerging a better person.Much of what has been speculated or reported on blogs and/or reported in the media is wrong. While I would like to be able to talk about this more, until the legal issues are resolved, this is all I can say except that I have not written any messages or made any posts to Facebook, on blogs or any place else.Those posts or writings under my name are frauds."

Jay-Z's Remarks:

"This is a real situation. You have to have compassion for others. Just imagine it being your sister or mom and then think about how we should talk about that."

"I just think we should all support her. She's going through a tough time. You have to realize she's a young girl, as well. She's very young.”

I guess that these are all the facts I really have at the time.  If I was CB, I would try and make things better as quickly as possible.  His musical career may be down the toilet with this one.  It is hard for a R&B musician who sings about woman and love all the time be accused of hurting his girlfriend and still keep his fans, endorsements, and friends.  We will see how this one plays out, if CB is still in the music industry, I am assuming you will see a Jay-Z vs. Chris Brown fight (beef).  That would be weird, I can't imagine CB putting out diss R&B tracks.  Only time will tell how this one ends but one thing is for certain, Chris Breezy and Rihanna for sure aren't a couple anymore.

Daddy Yankee impersonation...? This may be one of the worst impersonations I have ever heard in my entire life.  Ralphige should be happy that CB kept picking up his phone for this stupid prank call.  Anyway, it is kind of funny to hear Chris Breezy's reaction, and good to see that things haven't hit rock bottom for the young R&B musician who recently turned himself into LAPD.  I don't really know any of the specifics about what happened between him and Rihanna, so I am not going to cover it until the cold hard facts hit the grill, so until then, readers need to stop e-mailing me and asking me for an inside scoop on the subject!  Anyway, check the prank call above, leave a comment or feel free to be one of the twenty people who have e-mailed me, asking me for more information on the RiRi/CB situation.

It seems as if Rihanna's umbrella wasn't really working, and she was feeling under the weather of a rainy day. Well not literally, but Rihanna wasn't feeling to well. According to MTV, Rihanna nearly collapsed during a live show at the Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia last night. She was doing an Umbrella duet with the one and the only CB, Chris Brown, and began to hunch over and hold her stomach. As soon as the song was over, she quickly ran off stage to sit down, drink some water, and get checked out by paramedics waiting for her.

TMZ reports air conditioning problems as the cause for her near-fainting experience, but don't worry Rihanna fans, she will be okay. But of course, that's TMZ. Most probably it was a combination of heat and fatigue, but who knows for sure. All that matters is that her and CB are awesome together, and their Cinderella duet remix for Umbrella is top quality.

Don't worry guys, Rihanna is looking as hot as ever, and has not canceled or postponed any shows. She will be okay. Her and CB are coming almost done touring, with the last show being on Nov 11 in Perth. They will truly be missed, and next time they do something together I definitely need to go.

When will it end...?  Chris Brown just keeps crankin' them out.  Single, after single, after single.  Hit after hit, after hit, this young superstar really does have what it takes to be a successful R&B artist.  This single is off his up and coming re-release of the ever so popular hit album entitled, Exclusive.

So what made this a good track?  I truly don't know.  It is really upbeat, like most of the album is, and really is just different from what yo are used to from CB.  The track itself has so much more going on then in any of the other ones.  In my opinion, this single has way too much going on.  While that may be the case, I still do like the track.  Also, the beat which this single has is fast, unlike his other tracks on the album which are slower paced and moving song.  Overall, this was a pretty solid single from Chris Brown, and the music video is already floating around on the web, can be seen on MTV and BET from what I understand.  You can check out the music video by Clicking Here, or checking down below.

"Forever" Music Video:

As you are all aware, there are lots of people who have been speculating that Chris Brown and Rihanna are dating, but here is an interview with both CB and R&B/Hip-Hop star Rihanna.  So don't listen to the tabloids, and stop wasting your money on magazines that make up crap.  You can check out what the two of them have to say about the speculations, for free, on YouTube.  So there you have it, there is no CB/Rihanna relationship!

Just when you thought Chris Brown was completely done with his sophomore album entitled, Exclusive, here we are again, telling you that there is more!

CB is apparently having a re-release of his extremely successful album, and the first single off this album is entitled, "Forever," and has been produced by Polow da Don.  Remember this time last year, Timbalands name was all over the music media due to all the tracks and songs he had been producing.  Well as of right now, it would appear that Polow da Don has taken over, and in recent times, he has been producing a ton of the hits you have been hearing on the radios and the web.  This track for sure be hot, and it will be the fifth single off the re-release of Exclusive.  There has been no talks of there being a featured artist on the track, but I am sure that if there is not a featured artist, that there will more than likely be a remix of the song featuring somebody.  Expect a music video for the single to drop sooner or later, more than likely closer to the re-release date.  When we find out more about the re-release of Exclusive, we will be sure to post it up on the blog!

Sorry for the lack of updates and reviews, we have been crammed with so much stuff, and we deeply apologize to those of you who diligently visit the blog!  

Once and awhile, we come by a mixtape/compilation in which we just can't ignore, and must do a review for.  Well, we came about this compilation set of unreleased Chris Brown songs off his past album entitled, "Exclusive."  After giving the compilation mixtape a listen, I listened to it again, and again, and again.  I could not believe that these tracks never made the cut,  The album itself was amazing, but all these tracks that did not make it were just as good!  The mixtape itself was just all around amazing, and was so solid, I was extremely surprised at how good all these tracks were.  I am thinking that these tracks were so good that he will end up making an third album with them...I am hoping!  Who knows, there may be another mixtape out in which there will be more tracks that were not included with the album.  Whoever made the compilation did an amazing job, and I advise that if anyone comes across it, that they should give it a listen and enjoy the sweet tunes of the one and only Chris Brown.

Mixtape/Compilation Name:

The Exclusive Tracks

Featured Track Listing:

ABC's
Dying
First Day of Spring
Get At Ya
Gone Get It
Greatness (Feat. T-Pain)
I Better Leave
I Needed you
I'm Afraid
I'm Gonna Find Out
It Was Me
Keep It Movin'
Mama
Say Goodbye (Remix)
Try A Little Tenderness
With You (Remix) (Feat. Karina Pasian)
Wuz' Up
Missin' You (Feat. Johnta Austin)
Boombox
Fire
Kiss Kiss (Acapella) (Feat. T-Pain)
Kiss Kiss (Instrumental)
Kiss Kiss (Official Remix) (Feat. T-Pain & Papoose)
Kiss Kiss (R-Sin Remix) (Feat. T-Pain)
Kiss Kiss (Reggae Remix) (Feat. T-Pain & Tok)
Kiss Kiss (Remix) (Feat. T-Pain & Nelly)
Wall To Wall (Remix) (Feat. Kimberley Gibbs)
Wall To Wall (Remix) (Feat. Jadakiss)
Wall To Wall (Remix) (Feat. Talib Kweli & Jadakiss)
Nice (Instrumental)
Nice (Remix) (Feat. The Game & ATM)
With You (Instrumental)

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SoSickWitItYo and I will be taking a brief hiatus as we will be away for our Winter break. Sorry guys, but we will not be able to get to the computer during the time, so yeah. Anyway we will be back December 30th, just before New Years to wish a good one to all you guys.

Tootaloo for now,
ICECrush and SoSickWitIt

Say Goodbye: (Check out CB's sick dance moves with that girl that he is mirroring. What a G.)

Chris Brown - Exclusive: Alternative Album Artwork

Well, as I am sure most of you have been waiting for, it is finally here! I have listened to Chris Brown's latest release, "Exclusive" many times and so far, I have really enjoyed it. As of right now, his newest release is #2 on my all time favorite R&B albums. His sophomore album is really some of his finest work and really is done professionally. I personally loved his first album which was self entitled, "Chris Brown." His newest release features some big names on it, which only adds to how good this album really is! The thing about him putting on some big name singers to sing some songs with him is that he made the right calls on who should sing what. Big Boi and Kanye West ("Exclusive" was originally supposed to be entitled, "Graduation," but due to Kanye coming out with his most recent album entitled in that name, CB decided to re-name his to "Exclusive.") fit perfectly in the type of songs that they are singing, unlike 50 Cents most recent album release entitled, "Curtis." Curtis features many various artists and don't get me wrong, I did like the album, but in my opinion, Curtis Jackson (50 Cent) tried way to hard to get big names on his album and he really did not take into account who would fit better on which songs.

Overall, in my opinion, Chris Brown has legitimately taken over the lime light in the R&B genre. I'm not saying that Alicia Keys and other artists in the R&B movement have not come close or even can compete with Chris Brown, I am merely saying that as of right now, Chris has solidified himself among the elite. From his lyrics to the beat on each song, I thoroughly enjoyed CB's newest release. Please leave some comments on what you guys thought about Chris Brown's latest release entitled, "Exclusive."

The Track Listing:
"Throwed" (9.3 out of 10)
"Kiss Kiss (Feat. T-Pain)" (9.3 out of 10)
"Take You Down" (9.2 out of 10)
"With You" (8.8 out of 10)
"Picture Perfect (Feat. Will.I.Am)" (8.9 out of 10)
"Hold Up" (Feat. Big Boi)" (9 out of 10)
"You" (8.95 out of 10)
"Damage" (8.75 out of 10)
"Wall To Wall" (9.3 out of 10)
"Help Me" (9 out of 10)
"I Wanna Be" (9.12 out of 10)
"Gimme Whatcha Got (Feat. Lil' Wayne)" (8.92 out of 10)
"I'll Call Ya" (8.76 out of 10)
"Lottery" (8.4 out of 10)
"Nice (Feat. The Game) (Bonus Track)" (9.46 out of 10)
"Down (Feat. Kanye West) (Bonus Track)" (9.58 out of 10)
"Get At Ya (Bonus Track) (Prod. by Underdogs)" (8.8 out of 10)
"Mama (Bonus Track) (Prod. by Eric Hudson)" (9.5 out of 10)
"Fallen Angel (UK Bonus Track)" (9.57 out of 10)

INTERMISSION:
You must be thinking to yourself right now, "Wow, what a great review," but the review still isn't over. I still have to cover the Unreleased Track(s) that I have listened to so that way if you ever do get your hands on it, you know what to expect...If you are already tired of this review, I am sorry, but I got to cover all of it! Hope your enjoying the review so far!

Exclusive (Unconfirmed Tracks, Remixes, & Extras)
"Boombox" (8.83 out of 10)
"Miss You (Feat. Johnta Austin)" (8.6 out of 10)
"Hood Ridin'" (Heard Snippets, Not Long Enough To Adequately Evaluate, Sounds Amazing Though!)
"Greatness (Feat. T-Pain)" (8.3 out of 10)


"Kiss Kiss (Feat. T-Pain & Papoose) (Official Remix)" (9.3 out of 10)
"Kiss Kiss (Remix) (Feat. T-Pain & Nelly)" (9.45 out of 10)
"Kiss Kiss (Feat. T-Pain) (R-Sin Remix)" (9.34 out of 10) (Different Sort Of Song)
"Kiss Kiss (Acapella) (Feat. T-Pain)" (N/A out of N/A)
"Kiss Kiss (Instrumental) (Feat. T-Pain)" (N/A out of N/A)
"Kiss Kiss (Feat. T-Pain) (Music Video)" (8.9 out of 10) >> Sick Dance Moves!
"Wall To Wall (Music Video)" (8.7 out of 10) >> Interesting, Different Then His Past Music Videos
"Wall To Wall (Remix) (Feat. Talib Kweli & Jadakiss)" (9.3 out of 10)
"Wall To Wall (Remix) (Feat. Jadakiss)" (9.3 out of 10)
"Nice (Instrumental)" (N/A out of N/A)

*Actual Music Videos Will Be Linked Later On, "Wall To Wall" Is This Weeks Music Video Of The Week, Located At The Bottom Of The Blog (Week: November 5, 2007)

This weeks Remix of the Week is the infamous song Umbrella by Rihanna, covered by none other than the Plain White T's. For those of you that don't know much about the band, here is some info. Plain White T's is a pop-punk/pop rock band from Villa Park, Illinois. They currently have 4 studio albums: Come on Over (2001), Stop (2002), All That We Needed (2005) and Every Second Counts (2006), as well as their EP: Hey There Delilah (2006). Their best known song is Hey There Delilah which was released in 2005 on All That We Needed and re-released on Every Second Counts, but for some reason took over two years for it to become a hit. Now you can hear the song all over the radio.

Umbrella is the first single on Rihanna's third studio album, Good Girl Gone Bad, and features the one and the only Jay-Z. The song was written by Terius "The Dream" Nash, and there have been rumors that the song was offered to Britney Spears and Mary J. Blige before actually being recorded by Rihanna. But who cares, its a solid song. But enough about the originals, onto the remixxx.

This is a great remix. The acoustic guitar meshing with the vocals of the Plain White T's is just great. I really enjoy listening to acoustic covers on YouTube and Unplugged versions of songs because you really get to feel the song more at its roots. Otherwise you just hear synthesized sounds, that make the song sound cheesy. The MUSIC is where its at, sounds out of an instrument, not out of a computer. These are somewhat official remixes so I am sorry but I cannot post the download. I can however post the music video. I also found another remix of the song called Cinderella featuring Chris Brown which is great because I love Chris Brown and his voice really compliments the song. He also adds in some other words to the song which are cool too.

Enjoy!!!

Umbrella (Plain White T's):



Umbrella (Cinderella ft. Chris Brown)