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J. Holiday is back! If you remember J. Holiday he is responsible for the #1 R&B hit Bed ! Now he is back with a new album Guilty Conscience to be released on December 10. The album features the first single After We produced by Lil' Ronnie(worked with Ashanti). Will you all be checking for a new album from J. Holiday? Yay or nay?

The-Dream's relationship with Christina Milian has started to overshadow his music. The-Dream's last two singles, "Walkin' On The Moon" featuring Kanye West and "My Love" featuring Mariah Carey were sadly overlooked. Maybe that explains why The-Dream is rush releasing a new album or is it a re-release? Anyway check out some of the productions that The-Dream has been behind and in some cases, in front of. Umbrella by Rihanna featuring Jay-Z There was no escaping this hit song originally meant for Mary J. Blige. Eh! Bed by J. Holiday The 'eh eh eh' was becoming a pretty popular ad-lib[in The-Dream's productions] and somewhat of a catchphrase. Touch My Body by Mariah Carey This song was responsible for giving Mariah her 19th #1 hit[I believe]. She has so many hits I have lost count! Shawty Is A Ten by The-Dream The-Dream's breakout hit as a solo artist was so hot that many rappers made unofficial remixes to it. Single Ladies(Put A Ring On ...

Last week I asked readers 'what new album are you looking forward to' and you all voted in record numbers. Here is how the votes shaped up! keri hilson - 24.07% ciara - 16.67% the-dream - 14.81% pleasure p, amerie, git fresh, toni braxton, marques houston, cassie - 9.26% trina, letoya, j.holiday - 7.41% india.arie, 50 cent - 1.85% Make sure you check out the current poll. Vote as many times as you want. All vote counts! Pleasure P scored a minor R&B hit with "Did You Wrong", now he returns with his new single, "Boyfriend #2". It is the second single off his upcoming album, "The Introduction of Marcus Cooper" in stores May 5. Check out the vid! Maino talks Lil' Cease! His new album 'If Tomorrow Comes' may come one day but for now the release date is unknown. Music Biz: Chris Brown Speaks Out! "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 ...

J. Holiday returns on March 10 with the aptly-titled, "Round 2". The album features the hit single, "It's Yours". The album is the follow up to J's 2007 gold album, "Bac Of My Lac" which spawned the hit single,"Bed". I actually like the album cover but it makes him look like he could be a drunk! Video: Cam'ron Interview Miss Info interviews the rapper who took a leave of absence from rap. Now he is back with his new album, "Crime Pays" in stores April 21. Check it out! Audio: Soulja Boi - Fuck Bow Wow Soulja Boi or however you spell his name fires back at Bow Wow's controversial video dissing Soulja Boi. This is pretty pathetic. Soulja Boi and Bow Wow both irk me. Video: Soulja Boy Talks Bow Wow In this video Soulja Boy rants about Bow Wow and basically everything he mentioned in the diss track.

In My Own Words: Now that Danity Kane are no longer, another female group; The Cheetah Girls are no longer either. After their current tour wraps up, the group plans to disband. Starting out as 3LW and scoring a few minor hits, members Adrienne Bailon and Kiely Williams starred in Disney's "The Cheetah Girls". After the success of that endeavor, the group decided to continue as "The Cheetah Girls" and record under the moniker professionally. Audio: Rick Ross feat John Legend - Magnificent Newly leaked track! In other Rick Ross news, I heard 50 Cent just dissed Ricky in a new track! I swear 50 is gonna run out of rappers to diss eventually. Don't you think? Audio: J. Valentine - Climb Them Walls Newly leaked track! Move over J. Holiday, there's another J in town and his name is J. Valentine. J has been around for a minute though. I can't remember what label he is on though. If I'm not mistaken I think he was signed to Virgin or even Capitol at on...

Audio: LaTonya Blige feat Mary J Blige - It's Coming Newly leaked track! Blige's big sis takes center stage on debut solo track! Tonya sounds somewhat like Mary but this also sounds like a demo for Mary. The last I read Mary and her family including her sister were all estranged. I guess everyone has kissed and made up. Tonya used to once manage Mary and was often a background vocalist on many of her hits. Audio: J. Holiday - Your Holiday Newly leaked track! I don't care much for the track. The track will possibly be included on J. Holiday's "Round 2" album coming very soon. Audio: Bobby Valentino - Stay With Me Newly leaked track! This track sounds decent. This will more than likely be included on Bobby's "Rebirth" album coming very soon. I say a lot of albums are coming soon cause I'm unsure of their release dates at this point. A lot of albums are due in the next few months but there are no set dates yet. Music Biz: Lil' Mo Gives Birth...

Audio: Channel 7 - Dance, Music, Sex Newly leaked track! It sounds like Ashanti is on the background vocals or I could be mistaken. If your unsure of who Channel 7 is, he is also known as Seven of Murder Inc. Fame. He has worked diligently with the Murder Inc family over the years as well as Tamia and Foxy Brown. Video: J. Holiday - It's Yours Debut video for upcoming album, "Round 2" in stores soon! Audio: The-Dream - I'm Not Ok Newly leaked track!

Audio: Ne-Yo - Finish Your Food Newly leaked track! Previously unreleased! This song sounds familiar. I can't place my finger on it right. It does sample an old Al Green song. Audio: Ne-Yo - Before I Lose You Newly leaked track! Previously unreleased! Audio: J. Holiday - I Tried Newly leaked track!

Audio: J. Holiday - Make That Sound Newly leaked track! Music Biz: Kat DeLuna Finds New Label! Pop singer Kat DeLuna , who left Epic Records last October, has found a new home at Universal Motown, label reps confirm. She is scheduled to release a new, as-yet-untitled single featuring Lil Wayne in the coming weeks. In a YouTube video posted for New Year's, DeLuna states the single is "a little bit different, but crazy," and that the sophomore album will be coming in 2009. RedOne , who produced DeLuna's debut album, "9 Lives," has confirmed he will be re-teaming with the Dominican artist. "She is the new, modern-day Selena," Red One told Billboard.com a few months ago. Bobby Valentino Talks R&B Music! Just like Nas proclaimed 'Hip Hop Is Dead' a few years back, R&B singer Bobby Valentino says R&B is dead and has been dead for sometime..In an interview with ThisIs 50, the former DTP star says "I really think R&B (is) d...

Video: Beyonce - The Way We Were Live Kennedy Center Honors Barbra Streisand! Audio: Bobby Valentino - Hands On Me Newly leaked track. New album, "The Rebirth" due early 2009. Out of all the songs leaked from Bobby V in the last few months, this sounds the most decent in my opinion. Prior to that I wasn't too flattered with what I heard. A lot of the songs sounded like they were recorded years ago and theyprobably were. Audio: J. Holiday - Fall Newly leaked track. New album due in stores early 2009. Music Biz: DMX Arrested! Embattled rapper DMX faces at least 90 days in jail after pleading guilty on Tuesday to drug, theft and animal cruelty charges, Arizona prosecutors said.The rapper, whose real name is Earl Simmons, pleaded to three felony charges and one misdemeanor count in Maricopa County Superior Court under a deal to settle three criminal cases against him. He also agreed not to own any animals or posses firearms.Simmons, 38, is scheduled to be sentenced on Jan. 30...

In My Own Words: Hello all! Do you notice anything different? Well...do you?!? I did change the blog and I hope you all like the change. I was opting for something a little more brighter. I was searching for a new layout but I also dug the artist background. It was between this J. Holiday one and another one. I ended up with this one. You will also notice how some of the YouTube videos expand farther than the margin. It is only because of how things were with the previous setup. From here on out the videos will be placed at a smaller width and height to fit in the margin that accompanies this template. As far as the picture goes, that is an old picture of me. It's from 5th grade I believe. Video: Angie Martinez Interviews Keyshia Cole New album, TV show, Young Jeezy, and more are discussed. Check it out! Music Biz: Soulja Boy Apologizes! Soulja Boy Tell’em is cranking a new tune. After rapping about “supersoak[ing] that ho,” the “Crank That” hitmaker wants to apologize to parents a...

Audio: Ciara - Rattla New track! Wow! Its such a shame how Ciara's "Fantasy Ride" album has been pushed back let alone all the leaks. I think we can say we heard the majority of the album. I know Ciara is going back and redoing some things. Some of these leaked songs will more than likely appear on the new and improved edition but will probably be slightly modified. Audio: The-Dream - Stripper Love New track possibly to appear on new album, "Love vs Money" in stores February 2009. The-Dream has recently made headlines regarding a drunken rant. In his rant he said something along the lines of banging Rihanna. Some speculate this was a diss to Chris Brown since the two had a little falling out over the song "Bed" which was originally for Chris but went to J. Holiday. Audio: Jamie Foxx feat Lil' Kim - Cover Girl Newly leaked track/bonus track from "Intuition" album in stores today! Jamie went collabo heavy on this album. There was certainly ...

Five time Grammy nominee Jazmine Sullivan is releasing "Lions, Tigers, and Bears" as her album's 3rd single. Her debut album, "Fearless" was released back in September. I have read nothing but good things about this album. I listened to samples of the album but I never found myself ever getting the album yet. I remember hearing about Jazmine from a friend awhile back. He said she was weird and had acted like a diva. Whether that's true or not, I know this song in particular("Lions") is a fan favorite. Audio: J-Holiday feat Rick Ross - Wrong Lover New track! Audio: Jamie Foxx feat T-Pain - Blame It New track from his new "Intuition" album in stores December 16. The album recently leaked online and from what I've read so far the people are somewhat mixed about it. I remember someone saying the album is very digital and ringtone-ish. I couldn't agree more. I think a lot of his hardcore fans may be slightly disappointed in this album....

Audio: Bobby Valentino - Butterfly Tattoo Newly leaked track from his "Rebirth" sessions which is the title of his upcoming album coming soon. When I first saw the title I thought of "Slow Down" because he sings about the girl having a "butterfly tattoo". I notice how Bobby Valentino is always singing about ass. I guess he loves him some ass! Audio: Bobby Valentino - I Don't Need Newly leaked track from his new album, "Rebirth" or from the sessions of that period. A lot of Bobby's songs are starting to leak and this lets us get a taste of what we can expect from his "Rebirth" album. Audio: Jamie Foxx feat Lil' Wayne - Number One Newly leaked track from Mr. Foxx from his upcoming album, "Intuition" or sessions from that period. Music Biz: J. Holiday Goes For Round 2! R&B singer J. Holiday is back and asking his fans if they're ready for "Round 2."Aptly titled "Round 2," the name of his ne...

Video: Mya - Paradise Check out Mya's new video! This new album will only be released overseas. Something tells me though American audiences will here it very soon. As we know Mya hasn't had much luck here. Her last album, "Liberation" was shelved after two lackluster singles. Now Mya has signed to Manhattan Records and will release her new album on December 2. Audio: J Holiday - Sing 2 U Here is another newly leaked track from the Capitol Records recording artist. This is an okay song. I haven't been feeling too many of J's latest leaked tracks. Audio: Ne-Yo - All Day Long Here is another newly leaked track from the new Babyface. I'm assuming that all these recently leaked tracks are leftovers from "Year Of The Gentleman" or an upcoming album in the works. I say this because Ne-Yo does release an album just about every damn year. Music Biz: The Grammy's Nominations Go Live! "The Grammy Nominations Concert Live! - Countdown To Music'...

Audio: J. Holiday - It Is Yours Here is the first single from J Holiday's upcoming album. I have no info on his upcoming album at presstime. Audio: Ginuwine - My Last Chance This is a new track. It is produced by Adonis and B. Cox. The song was written by Johnta Austin. I didn't quite care much for this track. You would think with this combination of producers and writers attached you wouldn't go wrong, think again! Audio: Omarion - Get Her Here is another newly leaked track from Omarion. This song isn't too bad. I like Omarion especially since I liked his "21" album so much. I haven't been to particular about his recently leaked material, but this one is cool. Music Biz: Jive Records Speaks On Ciara's Push Back! Originally due out late last summer before getting bumped to Dec. 9, Ciara's third CD, Fantasy Ride, has now been delayed until next year. Blame it on the disappointing performance of the first single, "Go Girl," featuring and pr...

Video: Shontelle - T-Shirt UniversalMotown's answer to Rihanna releases a video to her already hit single. Check it out! Audio: J Holiday - Higher Newly leaked song from the Capitol Records crooner. Check it out!

Audio: JoJo - Can't Believe It[T-Pain cover] R&B sensation JoJo takes on T-Pain's "Can't Believe It". Check it out! Music News: Ne-Yo is $700,320 richer! Read below to find out why! The R&B star has scored a nice payday for being dumped from R. Kelly's road show last year. A Los Angeles judge has ordered Kelly's promoter to pony up $700,320 to the "Because of You" Grammy winner. Ne-Yo went to court in December, alleging he was bounced from the Double Up tour because his opening set was getting better reaction from fans and critics than Kelly's. The bill also featured Keyshia Cole and J. Holiday. In an attempt to get his "Here I Stand" album off the ground, Usher is eying a possible performance for the upcoming Super Bowl gig this winter. Fortunately for Usher his album sales actually went up this week thanks in part to him releasing 5 singles in the last few weeks! Marques Houston just released his first single, "Sunset...

Check it out! I have some brand new audio for your audio/visual enjoyment. Of course music is not uploaded or downloaded here. It is simply provided to you courtesy of YouTube. I used to upload music here for your downloading enjoyment. After several years of that the record companies came for me so I cut it out. Anyway enjoy this new audio I have provided for you! Audio: Pussycat Dolls - I Hate This Part Here is the newly leaked song from PCD produced by Timbaland and Danja! Audio: Big Kuntry King feat Lloyd - Love You The Right Way Audio: J Holiday - Fly This is said to be Holiday's 1st single and if that is correct he needs to try again! I'm not liking it!

Audio: Young Jeezy - Crazy World Check out the 2nd single from Young Jeezy's upcoming "The Recession" album in stores September 2. Audio: Cassie - My House Here is a newly leaked track from Cassie's upcoming album due in 2009. Check it out! Music News: Plies who is currently riding high with a hit album["Definition Of Real"] a pair of hit singles["Bust It Baby", "Please Excuse My Hands"]has chosen "#1 Fan" featuring Keyshia Cole & J. Holiday as his third single. Another one bites the dust. Robin Thicke finds his upcoming album, "Something Else" pushed back to September 30. The album is led by the single, "Magic" which is already a top 10 R&B hit!