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MC LYTE - Exposure MC Lyte Mixtape (2010) Every log onto your Myspace. MC Lyte just gave out a free download to a mixtape containing trax she's recorded over the past few years. If she isn't already a Friend, add her so u don't miss out on this.

I really like hearing her with that kind of sound.

KATY PERRY - Teenage Dream Teenage Dream (2010) I haven't been this excited for a pop album in forever. I'm gonna go pick this up before I really start my day.

I like that you chose this song. But agree, something is off just a little. I think the vocals need to be a bit louder in comparison with the production. She has a whispery singing delivery so I'm not sure how easy that is to match up. The beat fits really well for most of the song. She does some interesting things with how she sings on this so that has to prove a little bit of a challenge. Do u plan to rework this or should I download this now?

I like that better than half the songs on Exit 13 but that track still isn't very inspired. Exit 13 was his worst album in my opinion. UMC'S - Time To Set It Straight Unleashed (1993) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJAWbkqR8UU

BROWNSTONE - If You Love Me From The Bottom Up (1994) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0C5Nb_BJC88&feature=fvst

Here's something for R-N-B fans. I'm so happy they are back. Brownstone is one of the best to ever do it. I love reading how Brownstone is back, TLC wants to do a new album, SWV is back together, En Vogue is touring with Dawn back in place. 90's R-N-B is in demand for the grown and sexy. Some of these new R-N-B guys are alright but they are missing the love and romance that 90's R-N-B mastered. ------------------------------------ http://www.bvbuzz.com/2009/10/01/michael-jackson-proteges-brownstone-return/ Back In Stride: Michael Jackson Proteges Brownstone Return By Jawn Murray on Oct 1st 2009 7:11AM Filed under: Exclusives, Interviews, Music Best known for hits like 'If You Love Me,' 'Grapevine' and '5 Miles To Empty,' 90s R&B trio Brownstone is back together and performing again. With founding members Nicci Gilbert and Maxee Maxwell and a new member, Teisha Brown, the group has began performing spot dates and is in the studio recording new music. "I'm very excited because I know the fans are very happy. I'm excited to see our fans again because we missed them terribly," said Maxwell. Gilbert added: "It's a tremendous blessing to still be relevant after not having a record out in over ten years!" Brownstone recently performed at the Afr'Am Festival in Norfolk, Virginia along with Salt-N-Pepa, Keith Sweat and Bell Biv Devoe. They also opened for Maze featuring Frankie Beverly in Chattanooga, Tenn. In addition, Brownstone has performed recent dates in Chicago, Illinois and Mobile, Alabama and Maxwell said the crowd response has been overwhelming. "The fan reaction is very positive! They are welcoming towards us, which is so nice to see and feel. It lets us know we were very well missed, which is a blessing in my eyes," she expressed. Newcomer Brown said joining the respected R&B collective has been a dream come true for her. "I am beyond elated to be a part of a group that I absolutely adored from the very beginning of their career. It is a surreal feeling to know that I am sharing my craft and my gift with a group that I was a huge fan of," she shared. Neither founding member Mimi Doby (who left the group in 1995) and nor her replacement Kina Casper (who is now a rock singer) wanted to participate in the Brownstone reunion. Regardless, Gilbert emphasized that Brown has been the perfect addition to the group. "Teisha brings so much to the group! She's a Detroit girl straight from the church, so we will be sangin' during these shows and on this record for sure," said Gilbert. Brownstone Making their debut in 1995 on Michael Jackson's MMJ Music record label via Sony, the group's first CD 'From the Bottom Up' sold one million copies. The group released two other CDs 'Still Climbing' and 'All For Love' before breaking up in 2000. Brownstone intends to release a single before Valentine's Day and a new CD early next year. "We are also working on some other exciting projects in the near future," Gilbert closed. ------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.bvbuzz.com/2010/08/19/brownstone-singer-nicci-gilbert-married/?icid=main|main|dl2|link4|http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bvbuzz.com%2F2010%2F08%2F19%2Fbrownstone-singer-nicci-gilbert-married%2F Newlyweds: Brownstone Singer Nicci Gilbert Gets Married By Jawn Murray on Aug 19th 2010 12:00PM Newlyweds: Brownstone Singer Nicci Gilbert Gets Married Brownstone lead vocalist Nicci Gilbert got married on July 10, 2010 and BV Buzz is the first to obtain these exclusive images of the R&B star and her husband, retired boxer Leonard M. Daniels. The couple wed in an intimate ceremony in historic Marietta Square in Marietta, Ga. after dating for more than a year. Prior to their nuptials, the couple co-produced the live DVD recording of 'Soul Kittens Cabaret,' a cabaret-style musical that starred 'American Idol' winner Fantasia and R&B singer Faith Evans. The coNicci Gilbert & Leonard M. Danielsuple will reside together in Atlanta. The two have launched a production company called NoeGo Entertainment Company. Brownstone was the first group to be signed to Michael Jackson's MJJ Records and are best known for hits like 'If You Love Me,' 'Grapevine' and '5 Miles To Empty.' After nearly a decade-long hiatus from performing, Brownstone has begun performing again.

I just listened to the album online. I do like it over all but I wouldn't call it a classic. I mean, when is the last time we heard and album in Hip-Hop that was a classic in recent years? The beats are above average. I didn't listen to the lyrics to closely but over all I would call it "a good rap album"...especially to today's commercial standards. He also seems to balance himself between was is credible Hip-Hop and was is popular rap music. I only buy certain albums brand new. I'll probably pick this one up used online when it's a few month old and cheap...lol. I'm glad u posted this because after "Make It Rain" being a huge pile of garbage I wasn't going out of my way to give Fat Joe another listen.

Yeah, I'd love to hear him do the same. It'd be interesting to see how different their opinions would be on their own music.

I'm sure that when they look at their own albums, they are thinking about much more than the music. They are thinking about the process and what they were going thru' personally. I recently got this book that has vague album reviews in it. The gave many of the JJ+FP albums rating a bit lower than how I view them. But they gave Code Red one star. I have no idea what they were thinking. In most cases the album stars represented the success of the album and nothing more.

Yeah, I was hoping he'd at least talk about Willennium and Lost + Found. Maybe Floetry's 1st album too.

Ahhhh...I actually clicked the link. I thought u meant just the 2 paragraphs u cut and pasted...lol. Yeah, this article is excellent.

ROSARIO DAWSON + ADAM PASCAL - Without You RENT (1996/Movie 2005) I love this song. Even if musicals aren't your thing, I recommend watching RENT...the movie or the final broadway performance. It'll change your life.

Wyclef Jean's Haiti Presidential Candidacy Rejected Emily Troutman Emily Troutman Contributor AOL News PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (Aug. 20) -- Haiti's Provisional Electoral Council ruled that hip-hop musician Wyclef Jean cannot run for president of the earthquake-ravaged Caribbean nation. Of the 34 submitted names, the council accepted 19 candidates and rejected 15 others, including Jean. Richard Dumel, a spokesman for Haiti's electoral council, announced the council's decision late Friday night in Port-au Prince, according to The Associated Press. The 37-year-old musician was born in Haiti but moved to New Jersey when he was 9 years old. His presidential aspirations had been called into question because Haiti's constitution dictates that candidates must have spent at least five consecutive years living in the country. On Tuesday, in an e-mail to The Associated Press, Jean said, "the laws of the Haitian Constitution must be respected." For the past two weeks, he has been defending his candidacy, saying that his role as goodwill ambassador since 2007 exempted him from constitutional law. By all accounts, Jean claims to have made the decision to run just two weeks before he announced. His official campaign here in Haiti ran under the party "Viv Ansanm" (Live Together), but was less formally spearheaded by Fas-a-Fas, a youth movement led by the rapper Izolan and his group, Barikad Crew. The tenure of his campaign here – led by rappers – combined with Jean's own inarticulate interviews, culminated in a flurry of negative press. In the U.S., his image had just bounced back after being accused, in March, of mismanaging the funds of his nonprofit organization, Yele Haiti. His nomination also led to the revelation, via The Smoking Gun website, that Jean himself owed the U.S. government $2.1 million in back taxes. Over the past week, friends and colleagues of Jean became increasingly hesitant to speak openly about him for fear of political reprisal. But many people here, especially among the poorest, are deeply loyal to the singer and over the years have formed a protective, and defensive, coterie. Among business owners, on the other hand, he has a reputation for leaving bills unpaid and for poor management of his charitable activities. For many, his decision to run for office seemed like an obvious and cheap appeal to Haiti's poor, which lack access to news of his indiscretions. Jean's campaign was short-lived, but its impact on his reputation will likely span the years to come. One woman, who happened to sit next to the candidate on a flight two weeks ago, didn't hesitate to share her frustrations. "I said, 'You know, I am one of those elites you hate so much.'" They were both in first class. They drank a glass of wine together. Eventually he told her, "Don't worry, I'm not a populist, I'm a capitalist." With news of his campaign ending, perhaps, he will go back to the business of music.

I don't know that I'd call it in-depth at all...but still a good read.

Is anyone really surprised by this? I'm only surprised that that percent isn't higher. And as a Marky Mark fan, I'm pleased that he was taken seriously to be included and voted 2nd. Was that all that was listed tho.' Queen Latifah, LL Cool J, Common Sense, Ice Cube, Ice-T, Heavy D, MC Lyte, and countless others have done more acting work than the remainder.

BRITT NICOLE - The Lost Get Found The Lost Get Found (2009) Anyone who misses Stacie Orrico will probably love Britt. I know I do.

NKOTB + AKON - Dirty Dancing The Block (2008) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pl1OSIt7kY

MARKY MARK + THE FUNKY BUNCH - You Gotta Believe You Gotta Believe (1992) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HlnfJzI5Vc&feature=related I always jam his stuff before I see his movies. I'm finally gonna see The Other Guys tonight.

Thanx for this. I'm only on the 2nd song I love it so far. Everyone should check this out.

RUN-DMC - Ooh Whatcha Gonna Do Down With The King (1992) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRVqtn0PUFw This era of their career is so overlooked.

KATY PERRY - Teenage Dream Teenage Dream (2010)

213 - Anotha Summer The Hard Way (2004) I left the CD in the car but I'll try to guess most of the trax on it. Not all of the songs are about summer (since it hasn't been the most popular topic in songs in recent years). Some of them are just big songs that came out in the Summertime. It's got both of DJ Jazzy Jeff's 2007 remixes of "Summertime," R. Kelly + Snoop Dogg "Happy Summertime," Lathun "BBQ," NKOTB "Summertime," Amerie "Why Don't We Fall In Love," Jennifer Lopez + Ja-Rule "I'm Real (Remix)," LL Cool J "Luv U Better," Usher "U Remind Me," Katy Perry + Snoop Dogg "California Girls," 213 "Anotha Summer," Naughty By Nature + 3LW "Feels Good," Beyonce + Puffy "Summertime," Nelly + Kelly Rowland "Dilemma," Fresh Prince + Tra-Knox. I can't remember the rest. I do know I wanted 2 include other songs like Jagged Edge "Where The Party At?," Tyrese "I Like Dem Girls," B2K "Why I Love You" and a few others.

That snippet it ill! Definitely the perfect way 2 start a buzz amongst Hip-Hop fans.

Jazzy just posted a status on Myspace asking if he should do The Magnificent 3. Everyone on this board needs 2 get on Myspace ASAP and reply to his status...AND suggest he get the Fresh Prince on it.