Mia X Teaches Us How To 'Get Da Paper'!

Mia X returns to the music scene with her new video, 'Get Da Paper'. It is definitely a welcome return for a female who had a minor hit streak in the late 90s. Mia X's former label and affiliation with No Limit produced numerous gold albums and appearances. Check out the new video!



Music Biz:
Eminem Re-Releases 'Relapse' Album!

Multi-platinum hip-hop artist Eminem will release Relapse: Refill on December 21st, 2009, on Aftermath/Interscope Records. This re-release of Eminem’s chart-topping fifth studio album includes seven bonus tracks, including the single “Forever,” also featuring Drake, Kanye West, and Lil Wayne (previously found on the More Than A Game soundtrack), “Taking My Ball” (also released only with the DJ Hero video game), and five never-before-heard tracks.

“I want to deliver more material for the fans this year like I originally planned,” Eminem says. “Hopefully these tracks on The Refill will tide the fans over until we put out Relapse 2 next year.” Eminem has been busy in the studio creating even more new material since Relapse was released. “I got back in with Dre and then a few more producers, including Just Blaze, and went in a completely different direction which made me start from scratch. The new tracks started to sound very different than the tracks I originally intended to be on Relapse 2, but I still want the other stuff to be heard.”

One of the most anticipated albums of the year, the platinum-selling Relapse entered the Billboard Top 200 album chart at No. 1 in May 2009 and sold more than 618,000 domestic copies in the U.S. in its first week. Relapse is also the top selling hip-hop album of 2009. The first song to debut from the album, “Crack a Bottle,” was released in February and set a first-week record for digital sales at the time, while the first official single and video, “We Made You,” debuted in April. The best-selling hip-hop artist of the SoundScan era, Eminem has sold more than 75 million albums worldwide. His previous studio album, Encore, reached No. 1 and dominated the charts in late 2004. The Grammy-nominated disc was certified quadruple-platinum, generated four Top 40 Hot 100 hits, and has sold more than 11 million copies. In October 2008, Eminem published Eminem: The Way I Am, a compilation of thoughts, stories and memorabilia that entered the New York Times bestseller list at No. 11.

Em will be performing “Crack A Bottle” and “Forever” Sunday on the AMA’s!

Rihanna Flips Out On Driver and Entourage!

Now that Rihanna is officially a superstar, let the diva behavior begin.

With all her recent candid interviews about the Chris Brown attack, Rihanna was beginning to look like genuinely dignified and even a little bit demure.

But she's clearly had a temper bubbling under the surface... and waiting for her driver just sent her over the edge.

The 21-year-old singer was waiting for a car to pick her up after leaving a VIP club in London via that back door.

After a three minute wait, however, Rihanna was already pacing.

A source told the Daily Star: "She was with a massive entourage and one was on the phone to the driver, asking where he was.

"Suddenly Rihanna started shouting in the face of this guy, saying: 'Where the f*** is my car?'. After another minute, she squawked: 'I mean it guys, you've now got 30 seconds to get me my car or someone is losing their employment. I f***ing mean it, 10 seconds and I get nasty.'"

Luckily the car arrived before any "nastiness", though the source added: "The driver was so panicked, he almost drove the wrong way down Piccadilly Circus."

Janet Jackson Signs To Interscope Records!

As we’ve been reporting for the last few months, Janet Jackson has been on the brink of inking a new deal with A&M Records – the label she began her career on. Well, according to the New York Daily Post, the deal was finalised with the Interscope-housed label last month.

Interestingly, the label – on which Janet saw the release of 2 of the biggest albums of her career ‘Control’ and ‘Rhythm Nation’ – always had plans to release a Janet greatest hits LP – so say our sources, yet have gone all out in the way of promotion and having Janet herself board, since signing her.

According to the newspaper, A&M/Interscope wants ‘Number Ones’ to remind people how great Janet is. There’s the hoping it’ll wet the public’s appetite for Janet and pave the way for her new music.

Particularly amped for Janet’s new album is A&M/Interscope executive Jimmy Iovine (who janet was snapped out with last month), who has has enlisted hitmaker Rodney ‘Darkchild’ Jerkins to oversee the album.

“Jimmy has given the mandate to make this Janet record a success,” reports the paper. “He believes that he has the right team in place to finally take Janet back to the top of the music charts. It’s a top priority for the label”

As at writing, the album as a pencilled-in release window of 2nd-quarter 2010.

I hope Janet is working with Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis as well. She can keep Rodney Jerkins; though he is responsible for her last hit, 'Feedback'. The songs he did on 'Discipline' were good. I just don't like his attitude.

Gucci Mane 'The State vs. Radric Davis' Album Tracklisting! Album in stores December 8.

1. “Classical” (Intro)
2. “Interlude: Toilet Bowl Shawty/Mike Epps”
3. “Heavy”
4. “Stupid Wild (feat. Lil Wayne and Cam’ron)
5. “All About the Money” (feat. Rick Ross)
6. “Lemonade”
7. “Bingo” (feat. Soulja Boy Tell’em and Waka Flocka Flame)
8. “Spotlight” (feat. Usher)
9. “I Think I’m in Love” (feat. Jason Caesar)
10. “Bad Bad Bad” (feat. Keyshia Cole)
11. “Interlude: Toilet Bowl Shawty/Mike Epps”
12. “Sex in Crazy Places” (feat. Bobby V, Nicki Minaj, and Trina)
13. “The Movie”
14. “Volume” (feat. Wooh Da Kid)
15. “Gingerbread Man” (feat. OJ Da Juiceman)
16. “Wasted” (feat. Plies)
17. “Kush Is My Cologne” (feat. Bun B, Devin the Dude, and E-40)
18. “Worst Enemy”
19. “Interlude: Toilet Bowl Shawty/Mike Epps”
20. “Wasted (Remix)” (feat. Lil Wayne, Jadakiss, and Birdman)

Music Feed: Down With The Click

It's a written rule that a famed male rapper with a click have a female rapper. The click serves as an introduction to that said female rapper. The click's album and a variety of guest appearances set the stage for the female rapper's solo debut album. From here on out, most female rappers outgrow their clicks and succeeds the other lesser known members.

The female rappers listed below are mentioned alongside their perspective clicks or former clicks.

Rah Digga, Flipmode
Rah Digga is one of the few female rappers where most would agree that she can and will outshine most if not all male rappers. With the infamous Flipmode squad, Rah Digga could be heard on singles such as 'I Know What You Want' and 'Touch It'.

Nicki Minaj, Young Money
Nicki Minaj possesses a cartoonish and animated flow that makes just about every lyric she spits stand out; even some of the more silly ones. Young Money's own Lil' Wayne scooped Nicki Minaj up after viewing her on the rap DVD, 'The Come Up'.

Foxy Brown, The Firm
Once Foxy Brown got on, she hooked up with Nas, AZ, and Nature to form The Firm who were responsible for such hits as 'Firm Biz'.

Lil' Kim, Junior Mafia
One of the many examples of a female rapper outshining her male counterparts came in the form of Junior Mafia. Lil' Kim could be heard on the singles, "Need You Tonight' and 'Player's Anthem'.

Eve, Ruff Ryders
DMX picked the perfect female counterpart in Eve; someone who was strong and assertive and took no bull!

Charli Baltimore/Vita, Murder Inc.
Ja Rule and Irv Gotti was riding high with Murder Inc. when they added the infamous Charli Baltimore to their roster of talent. Fellow rapstress Vita was already signed to the label and both females were featured on the single, 'Down 4 U'.

Remy Ma, Terror Squad
Fat Joe saw the potential in Remy Ma as did many others. Remy Ma blessed such tracks as 'Lean Back' and 'Take You Home'.

Shawnna, Disturbing The Peace
It was on the Disturbing The Peace compilation where Shawnna's 'Gettin Some Head' song turned into a surprise hit prompting her second album, 'Block Music'.

Izzi Dunn Is Not Just About 'Tits & Ass'

I received an e-mail a few weeks ago regarding UK soul artist Izzi Dunn. Being that I have a Blackberry phone, my e-mail comes through my phone. I remember reading briefly about Izzi Dunn and the press release that came with the e-mail. I didn't pay it much attention as I was at work. A lot of the time I neglect the e-mail associated with this blog(please don't hold it against me) and for that I do apologize.

Now onto Izzi Dunn; her new album, 'Cries & Smiles' will be released next year. 'Tits & Ass' is available now and I like the song and what it stands for. The video is pretty cool too as you will see below.

Check out Izzi at a few of these websites!
www.izzidunn.co.uk
www.myspace.com/izzidunn

Throwback Video: Lil' Kim featuring Mr. Cheeks - The Jump Off

If you haven't noticed I am currently paying tribute to female rappers. Expect throwback videos, polls, essays and more.

Lil' Kim scored a huge hit with 'The Jump Off'. The song was the lead single to her 2003 album, 'La Bella Mafia' which also featured 'Magic Stick' featuring 50 Cent.

Jay-Z, Alicia Keys Tops Billboard Hot 100 Charts!

2 1 JAY-Z EMPIRE STATE OF MIND (FEAT.
1 2 OWL CITY FIREFLIES
3 3 DERULO*JASON WHATCHA SAY
4 4 IYAZ REPLAY
22 5 LADY ANTEBELLUM NEED YOU NOW
8 6 BRITNEY SPEARS 3
5 7 SEAN*JAY DOWN
6 8 MILEY CYRUS PARTY IN THE U.S.A.
7 9 LADY GAGA PAPARAZZI (REMIXES)
14 10 KE$HA TIK TOK
18 11 LADY GAGA BAD ROMANCE
12 12 GUETTA*DAVID FEAT. AKON SEXY b***h EP 1
10 13 BEYONCE SWEET DREAMS
13 14 TAYLOR SWIFT YOU BELONG WITH ME
15 15 THE BLACK EYED PEAS MEET ME HALFWAY
9 16 RIHANNA RUSSIAN ROULETTE
11 17 JAY-Z RUN THIS TOWN/D.O.A
17 18 BLACK EYED PEAS INVASION OF I GOTTA FEELING
16 19 DRAKE FEATURING KAN FOREVER
19 20 KELLY CLARKSON ALREADY GONE
21 21 CARRIE UNDERWOOD COWBOY CASANOVA
20 22 KINGS OF LEON USE SOMEBODY
24 23 JUSTIN BIEBER ONE TIME
23 24 CHRIS BROWN FEATURI I CAN TRANSFORM YA
25 25 COLBIE CAILLAT FALLIN' FOR YOU
38 26 TAYLOR SWIFT FIFTEEN
28 27 CASCADA EVACUATE THE DANCEFLOOR
31 28 50 CENT FEATURING N BABY BY ME
30 29 ZAC BROWN BAND TOES
27 30 JAY SEAN FEATURING DO YOU REMEMBER
99 31 GLEE CAST FEATURING DEFYING GRAVITY
46 32 KENNY CHESNEY WITH I'M ALIVE
29 33 CAREY*MARIAH OBSESSED
40 34 BIRDMAN FEATURING L MONEY TO BLOW
39 35 LUKE BRYAN DO I
35 36 JESSE MCCARTNEY FEA BODY LANGUAGE
32 37 USHER PAPERS
66 38 MIRANDA LAMBERT WHITE LIAR
49 39 REBA CONSIDER ME GONE
33 40 MICHAEL FRANTI & SP SAY HEY (I LOVE YOU)
34 41 MARIO FEATURING GUC BREAK UP
36 42 GUCCI MANE FEATURIN WASTED
42 43 PITBULL HOTEL ROOM SERVICE
45 44 PINK FUNHOUSE
37 45 BOYS LIKE GIRLS LOVE DRUNK
47 46 TRAIN HEY, SOUL SISTER
43 47 COBRA STARSHIP FEAT GOOD GIRLS GO BAD
64 48 BOYS LIKE GIRLS FEA TWO IS BETTER THAN ONE
73 49 TIM MCGRAW SOUTHERN VOICE
58 50 NEW BOYZ TIE ME DOWN - EP

INTERESTING MOVES & DEBUTS
56 51 SHINEDOWN IF YOU ONLY KNEW
78 57 MICHAEL BUBLE HAVEN'T MET YOU YET
-- 58 SHAKIRA FEATURING L GIVE IT UP TO ME
68 59 LEONA LEWIS HAPPY
-- 68 BON JOVI WE WEREN'T
-- 69 ONEREPUBLIC GOOD LIFE
92 70 KRIS ALLEN LIVE LIKE WE'RE DYING
76 71 JOHN MAYER WHO SAYS
83 72 ONEREPUBLIC ALL THE RIGHT MOVES
-- 79 YO GOTTI 5 STAR CHICK
-- 81 TREY SONGZ SAY AAH
-- 84 ADAM LAMBERT FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMENT
97 86 GUCCI MANE FEATURIN SPOTLIGHT
-- 88 MARINA*ANYA WHATEVER YOU LIKE [DIGITAL 45]
93 89 ROB THOMAS SOMEDAY
96 92 NICKELBACK NEVER GONNA BE ALONE
-- 98 OMARION FEATURING G I GET IT IN
-- 99 JOSH TURNER WHY DON'T WE JUST DANCE
-- 100 TIMBALAND FEATURING UNDERTOW

BUBBLING UNDER
-- 1 DAUGHTRY TENNESSEE LINE
-- 3 RIHANNA FEATURING J HARD
-- 5 MELANIE FIONA IT KILLS ME
10 6 PHOENIX 1901
13 13 TIMBALAND FEATURING MORNING AFTER DARK
-- 15 GLEE CAST PROUD MARY
17 16 BEBE & CECE WINANS CLOSE TO YOU
-- 19 GLEE CAST FEATURING DANCING WITH MYSELF
8 22 JESSIE JAMES I LOOK SO GOOD (WITHOUT YOU)
-- 24 JORDIN SPARKS S.O.S. (LET THE MUSIC PLAY)
18 25 MICHAEL JACKSON FEA THIS IS IT

R&B 100
1 1 JAY-Z EMPIRE STATE OF MIND (FEAT.
2 2 USHER PAPERS
4 3 TREY SONGZ FEATURIN I INVENTED SEX
7 4 MAXWELL BAD HABITS
9 8 BIRDMAN FEATURING L MONEY TO BLOW
8 9 LETOYA FEATURING LU REGRET
16 11 50 CENT FEATURING N BABY BY ME
13 12 CHRIS BROWN FEATURI I CAN TRANSFORM YA
21 14 TREY SONGZ SAY AAH
20 16 MELANIE FIONA IT KILLS ME
24 19 WHITNEY HOUSTON MILLION DOLLAR BILL
41 20 RIHANNA FEATURING J HARD
22 21 BEBE & CECE WINANS CLOSE TO YOU
27 22 GUCCI MANE FEATURIN SPOTLIGHT
18 23 MICHAEL JACKSON FEA THIS IS IT
42 28 JAHEIM AIN'T LEAVIN WITHOUT YOU
36 33 SNOOP DOGG FEATURIN GANGSTA LUV
55 41 ALICIA KEYS TRY SLEEPING WITH A BROKEN HEART
-- 46 MARY J. BLIGE I AM
53 49 BEYONCE SWEET DREAMS
57 61 BEYONCE VIDEO PHONE
85 68 TIMBALAND FEATURING SAY SOMETHING
56 73 RIHANNA RUSSIAN ROULETTE
93 87 MARIAH CAREY H.A.T.E.U.
58 89 MELANIE HALL (AKA S SOMEBODY COME GET ME

Trina Takes Us Behind The Scenes Of 'That's My Attitude' Video Shoot!

For a minute there I was thinking 'That's My Attitude' was just a buzz single but I'm thinking it is her lead single for her new album, 'Amazin' in stores on March 30, 2010. Depending on how this single does, it may end up being a buzz single. I do like 'That's My Attitude' but I was expecting more for a first single. I just feel like if a single is a buzz single why shoot a video for it. Now if it ends up taking off, then that's reason to shoot a video. Anyway check out the footage!



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Now playing: Janet Jackson - Where Are You Now
via FoxyTunes

LeToya Talks New Single, Album!

While promoting in the Bay Area, California, LeToya talks about her new single, 'Regret', a new album, and more. Check it out!



Music Biz:
50 Cent's Album Sales Withheld Due To Leak!

50 Cent's album was originally scheduled to drop on Nov. 23, but it leaked to the Internet nearly a month before that, prompting his label, Interscope Records, to push its release forward. The digital version of "Before I Self Destruct" was rush-released to Apple's iTunes Store in the U.S. last Monday (Nov. 9), ahead of the CD's bow on Monday, Nov. 16.

Because of this situation, Interscope has requested that Billboard and Nielsen SoundScan uphold an existing policy regarding album Internet leaks. In a rule instituted nearly a year ago based on industry input, a label may ask Nielsen SoundScan to hold the digital sales count of an album for up to one week -- and for Billboard to delay charting that album -- when a leak situation has resulted in a digital album beating its physical counterpart to market. As a result of this rule, "Before I Self Destruct's" first-week digital sales will be added to its overall retail sum for the week ending Nov. 22 and the album will debut on next week's chart.

Billboard, along with Nielsen SoundScan, will review the merit of maintaining this rule.
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Now playing: tlc - baby baby baby
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Music Feed: New York State Of Mind

Have you ever noticed that the majority of musicians are from New York? If they aren't from New York, they are from California. Makes sense though. The states of New York and California are huge and are populated by many citizens.

Not only are singers bred from New York so are a bevy of rappers; namely female rappers. The female rappers listed below are all from New York City.

Foxy Brown
No female in rap is more explicit than Foxy Brown! Though it can be debated that Lil' Kim is just as nasty if not nastier, Foxy always got the heat when it came to explicit lyrics.

Lil' Kim
Alongside Foxy Brown, Lil' Kim repped the city of New York with a self assured delivery that many would come to emulate. Not only that; Kim's sometimes bizarre style and even more bizarre looks are now industry legend.

Nicki Minaj
She is slowly becoming the new 'it' girl of rap. Three successful and well-received mixtapes('Playtime Is Over', 'Sucka Free', and 'Beam Me Up Scotty')later, Nicki Minaj is currently setting up her 2010 debut album. Nicki is definitely a star to watch!

MC Lyte
Out of all the old school female rappers(aside from Queen Latifah), MC Lyte is the most relevant. You can hear her voice commentate many award shows. She blesses us with an album feature every now and then. She has even appeared on countless TV shows throughout the years making sure no one forgets the brand 'MC Lyte'.

Roxanne Shante'
Not as well known as some of the above mentioned female rappers, Roxanne Shante earned her place in the industry by dissing other female rappers(including Salt N Pepa and MC Lyte). She also was a noted freestyler who could rhyme with the best of them.

Angie Martinez
Radio DJ turned rapper Angie Martinez scored herself a few minor hits in the early 00s. Once her rap career cooled off, Angie still had radio to fall back on.

Chris Brown 'Graffiti' Album Preview!

With Chris Brown and Rihanna dropping new albums weeks apart, the stage is already set! Who will have to the hottest album? Who will sale more?

Being that Rihanna's 'Rated R' album has already leaked, the reaction I've read so far regarding that has been mostly positive. Now you can here some snippets from Chris Brown's 'Graffiti' album in stores December 8.

Click here to listen to an exclusive preview of 'Graffiti'.

Alicia Keys 'The Element Of Freedom' Album Tracklisting!
Album in stores December 15!

1. The Element Of Freedom (Intro)
2. Love Is Blind
3. Doesn’t Mean Anything
4. Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart
5. Wait Til They See My Smile
6. That’s How Strong My Love Is
7. Unthinkable (I’m Ready)
8. Love Is My Disease
9. Like The Sea
10. Put It In A Love Song feat. Beyoncé Knowles
11. This Bed
12. Distance And Time
13. How It Feels To Fly
14. Empire State Of Mind (Part II)

http://urbanbridgez.com/ubgblog/2009...-tracklisting/

Toni Braxton Speaks On Divorce!

SINGER TONI Braxton has split from her husband Keri Lewis after eight years of marriage.

The Unbreak My Heart hitmaker has two sons with her spouse, and she revealed in an exclusive interview with The Voice that she's not entirely sure why the marriage broke down.

"I'm newly separated - no-one really knows what went wrong," Braxton said. "My husband and I are still cool - we get along great. But that could become challenging. If things go further, you may read about some things… things will have to be split and all of that."

However, the US songstress is hopeful that the split won't become a messy battle that's played out in the public eye.

"Oh, it'll nothing like that," she said. "We were friends for years before we started dating and we've been married for almost nine years. I'm a little sad about it and I can't see anything down the line because it's all so new. We're sorting different things right now."

Braxton has been hit by a string of personal dramas in recent times. In 2008, she was diagnosed with the heart condition, microvascular angina, which forced her to scrap a series of concerts in Las Vegas. She has since been facing financial difficulties and is currently embroiled in a legal battle with her insurance company, as the firm has refused to pay out on the axed shows. But Braxton is confident that she won't be left short.

"Be it the underwriter of the insurance company, someone is going to pay me," she insists. "I spent thousands of dollars on insurance and somebody needs to pay me my money!"

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Now playing: 50 Cent Do You Think About Me
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Mario's 'Stranded' Single Cover!

Mario's 'D.N.A.' is one of the few albums I actually bought this year. One of my favorite songs from the album is 'Stranded' which has been chosen as Mario's third single. Second single, 'Thinkin About You' is on the charts but not exactly setting the charts on fire like 'Break Up' did. Let's hope 'Stranded' can do that because I'm sure this is Mario's last chance before they cut all promotion off with this album.

Mariah Carey Interview On David Letterman!

Earlier in the week I showed you Mariah's singer performance on 'David Letterman' now check out the interview where she talks about new movie 'Precious', Eminem, and marriage to Nick Cannon.

Clipse, Cam'ron Back By 'Popular Demand'!

The video looks pretty cheap and probably a whole lot of money wasn't dished out for it but who says all videos have to be big budget anyway? The new album from Clipse 'Til The Casket Drops' will be in stores December 8 or 15. Check back later and I will possibly make a clarification once I find out. After this video you can catch an exclusive behind the scenes footage of 'Popular Demand'.

Beyonce, Lady Gaga Shows Us Their 'Video Phone'!

The video for Beyonce and Lady GaGa's 'Video Phone' is finally here and it is a very colorful video. It shows Beyonce in a variety of looks that actually work for her. Looking at the video I didn't realize how long and pointed Lady GaGa's nose was.



Music Biz:
Gucci Mane Heads To Jail!

The Milwaukee Hip-Hop scene has love for Gucci Mane, no doubt. So it is unfortunate to have to report this turn of events, especially since Gucci has been having a good end of the year for the most part. The bad news is, the rapper is on his way back to prison. He was sentenced to a year or about six months with good behavior. The reason he is headed back to the slammer is due to a probation violation. He is to begin serving time immediately according to reports.

This incident could not have happened at a worse time for Gucci, as the rapper was working on promoting his new album. The album oddly enough is titled, The State Vs. Radric Davis and was due out around December 8, 2009. There has been no word on if that will change due to the current circumstances or not. The album boasts a strong list of guest appearances including: Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Keyshia Cole, Rick Ross, and many more.

Gucci's sentence makes for his second round with trouble as of late. As it comes just after his controversy and concert cancellations with a few colleges just last month. Gucci is no stranger to the system though. He was in some legal trouble back in 2006 for a murder charge and at one point also did time for assaulting a nightclub owner with a pool cue. No further information is available at the moment, should anything come up, I'll do an update.

If you would like to support Gucci, buy a special t-shirt here. Also, you can get the latest Gucci Mane music to hold you over til the album drops, here. And check out the latest Gucci Mane video for his recent hit song, "Wasted."

Female Rappers Greatest Hits!

Hits from female rappers are few and far between unless your talking Missy Elliott who has had a long string of hits. The songs here are some of the biggest hits by female rappers. Check them out!

Not Tonight, Lil' Kim featuring Angie Martinez, Missy Elliott, Da Brat, and Left Eye
I don't which was more exciting; the actual track or the video which featured a variety of women and not those just synonymous with rap.

I'll Be, Foxy Brown featuring Jay-Z
Foxy Brown scored one of her biggest hits by sampling Rene & Angela's 'I'll Be Good' track.

I Can't Stand The Rain, Missy Elliott
Missy Elliott broke new ground with this video and it set the stage for future videos that would be held in high regards.

Let Me Blow Your Mind, Eve featuring Gwen Stefani
This was one of the obvious hit singles from Eve's 'Scorpion' album. We also were introduced to Gwen Stefani's more urban side which became prevalent in future songs by her.

Here We Go, Trina featuring Kelly Rowland
Trina scored a surprise hit with the take on Force MD's 'Tender Love' track. The song; was very catchy and the video wasn't bad either.

Janet Jackson Previews 'Make Me' Video!

Looks like 'Make Me' will be a nice video but too bad the single is stalling on radio and the charts. It really is classic Janet and gives me an early 90s vibe. Janet's 'Number Ones' album will be in stores tomorrow, November 17.

Alicia Keys 'Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart' Video!

The Flowers That You Gave To Me

All the songs listed below have one thing in common; flowers. Songs about flowers or songs that are metaphors for flowers are here. Check it out!

The Flowers, Amerie
This is an emotional mid-tempo ballad that appears on Amerie's newest album, "In Love & War" in stores now.

Flower, Jody Watley
This was the title track from Jody Watley's 1998 unreleased debut album.

Flower, Jaguar Wright
On her "Divorcing Neo 2 Marry Soul" album, Jaguar Wright dedicated this emotional cut to her child.

Black Roses, Trey Songz
'Black Roses' usually signal death or hopelessness and in this case Trey pays tribute to a mournful lover.

A Dozen Roses, Monica
This is probably one of my favorite songs from this list. I know Monica got a lot of flack from this album and this song but it was pretty good in my opinion.

Roses, Mary J. Blige
You can always count on Mary J. to tell it like it is and in this case 'Roses' being that everything is not always as good as it seems.

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Now playing: Amerie - The Flowers [In Love & War] - NEW MUSIC 2009
via FoxyTunes

Ridin In The Car With Boys

All the songs here have one thing in common. They all deal with cars or are associated with cars. The-Dream sang about 'Fast Car' and Mya was 'Ridin' looking around for a cheating lover. They are the songs that made us appreciate cars even more. Check them out!

Fast Car, The-Dream
This was one of my favorite songs on The-Dream's debut album(which for some reason I can't think of the name right now). Anyway the beat was very fast and the melody very catchy. Even my little niece had made a dance step to the song.

Pink Cadillac, Natalie Cole
I really don't know this song too much. I even included in an earlier 'music feed' regarding the use of colors in songs. This is one of Natalie's biggest hits though.

Ridin', Mya
Cheating lovers beware. This is what your girl is doing when your out cheating and I actually know a few girls who have done this.

Ridin' Spinners, Three 6 Mafia
This is one of my favorite songs from Three 6 Mafia! The song features the forgotten Lil' Flip and it is very catchy as well.

Cruise Control, Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey gave us a nice little Caribbean vibe with this cut from her "E=MC2" album which featured Damian Marley and Mariah donning a little accent(which was pretty funny to me).

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Now playing: Jay-Z - Empire State of Mind (feat Alicia Keys) - 'The Blueprint 3' 2009 *HIGH QUALITY*
via FoxyTunes

Mariah Carey Performs 'H.A.T.E.U.' Live On David Letterman!

Mariah performs her newest single, the fan-favorite "H.A.T.E.U." which if you don't know means Having A Typical Emotional Upset. The song in my opinion is a very difficult song to sing live and Mariah struggles herself a little bit with this one. In the studio, she can do as many takes as she likes and it sounds like its a breeze. When performing live that's when we get to see the real vocalist and the mistakes and so forth. I liked the performance though and I tend to like singers with a little bit of scratchiness to their voice. Check it out!

Throwback Video: Snoop Dogg featuring Pharrell - Let's Get Blown

I was just watching Snoop's newest video for "Gangsta Luv" and it made me think of some other songs I like from Snoop. "Let's Get Blown" is one of those songs and below you can check out the video.