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Though it was a really good album; for all intents and purposes; Toni Braxton's "More Than A Woman" album which was released in late 2002 is an album she likes to forget. It is due primarily to the fact that the album underperformed commercially but it did go Gold. It's actually her last successful album. Anyway "Hit The Freeway" was the first single from "More" and it was produced by The Neptunes. The song didn't do well but its still a really good song. Whatever happened to Loon you ask? Last I read and heard; he was a Muslim now. I believe there are some videos in existence of him in his Muslim getup. You'd have to check it out!

I'm a big fan of The Neptunes and like 95% of their productions even if I didn't care for the particular artist. I've always loved their beats and melodies. Toni Braxton's "Hit The Freeway" is no exception and while this song wasn't a hit nor was any song from this album; the album "More Than A Woman", released in 2002 still went Gold.

---------------- Now playing: DJ Kay Slay feat. Amerie, Foxy Brown & Loon- Too Much For Me (Music Video) via FoxyTunes

"Hit The Freeway" was the lead single from Toni Braxton's "More Than A Woman" album. It was an album that didn't exactly set the charts on fire but did go gold in the process. "Hit The Freeway" wasn't a hit nor was any of the other songs but the song is still enjoyable nonetheless. Check out the video!

Michael Jackson's death continues to have an impact on everyone especially those in the music business. Pastor Mase is ready to return to rap now due in part to Mike's death. Oh really? I swear Mase just wanted another reason to come back. He is back and forth. Meanwhile former Bad Boy rapper Loon has turned to Islam. This is not really news to me cause a video surfaced awhile back. You can read about these stories and The Game's call from Michael Jackson below! Music Biz: Mase Contemplates Return To Rap! The death of Michael Jackson has inspired a return to rap by rapper-turned-preacher Mase. "I'm excited. Mike [Jackson] passed away. It lit a fire under me and made me want to go in the studio and do something," Mase told DJ Self of New York's Power 105 FM after the legendary pop singer died. Still, Mase said that he knows nothing of about contemporary rappers and needed help finding out Hip-Hop's top talents. "I asked my lil' nephew and said,...