Reviews of new pop music releases covering songs, albums, DVDs and more.
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Ja Rule, ‘Parachute’ Feat. Leah Siegal – Song Review
Despite being in jail, Ja Rule is determined to kick-start promotion for his delayed album 'Pain Is Love 2.' His LP was originally scheduled to hit stores on Jan. 24, but will now be released on Feb. 28, a day before his 35th birthday.
T.I., ‘F— da City Up’ – Mixtape Review
T.I. is officially back! The Atlanta rapper dropped his new mixtape 'F--- da City Up at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Day. The collection is an appetizer for his main course -- his upcoming full-length studio effort 'Trouble Man,' due out in the spring.
Def Jam Drops Coffee Table Book Covering First 25 Years
It's hard to argue that Def Jam isn't the most important hip-hop record label in history -- after all, it's been home to everyone from the Beastie Boys and Run D.M.C. to Kanye West over the last couple of decades.
Frank Ocean, ‘4 Tears’ – Song Review
Frank Ocean is on a roll. A week ago he released the piano-driven ballad 'Girlfriend's Best Friend,' which we totally loved. On Christmas Day, the Los Angeles-based singer released a cool new track called '4 Tears.' " just listened to this a few times for myself. figured maybe some else needed to hear it," he wrote on his Tumblr page.
Kelis, ‘Anything Like You’ Feat. will.i.am – Song Review
Not so long ago, it was Kelis' milkshakes that used to bring all the boys to the yard. Now it's her collab with will.i.am, dubbed 'Anything Like You,' that'll magnetically attract club hoppers.
Sean Kingston, ‘Born to Be Wild’ Feat. Nicki Minaj – Song Review
Longtime pop music watchers might get confused by the title of Sean Kingston's new tune featuring Nicki Minaj. The reggae-flecked track samples the "classic" song 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight' by the Tokens -- but the 'Born to Be Wild' title might make one assume the Kingstone/Minaj jam would borrow from the Steppenwolf song of the same name. We're guessing that lions are wild animals, so t
B.o.B, ‘Play the Guitar’ Feat. Andre 3000 – Song Review
Everyone get your air guitars ready and check out B.o.B's bumping new track 'Play the Guitar,' which features a rare appearance from OutKast member Andre 3000. This fantastic single will appear on the Atlanta rapper's second LP 'Strange Clouds,' which is scheduled to hit stores in March.
Bei Maejor, ‘The Truth’ – Song Review
Musician Bei Maejor may not be a household name, yet, but you have listened to his music. The Grammy-nominated producer-singer has created songs for such artists as Trey Songz, Tinie Tempah and Monica. Now he's venturing out on his own as a solo artist signed to RCA Records. The Ann Harbor, Michigan native is expected to drop his debut album in 2012.
DJ Earworm Mashes Up Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj + More for ‘World Go Boom’ 2011 Remix
If ever there was a time capsule of the pop music landscape of 2011, it's DJ Earworm's 'United State of Pop 2011 (World Go Boom)' mash up.
The DJ seamlessly and flawlessly smashed the most familiar, popular and beloved songs of 2011, ranging from Lady Gaga's 'Born This Way' to Rihanna's 'We Found Love' to Nicki Minaj's 'Super Bass' in one fell swoop. We don't know how DJ Earworm does what he does
Frank Ocean, ‘Girlfriend’s Best Friend’ – Song Review
Singer-Songwriter Frank Ocean was on his grind in 2011. His breakthrough project 'Nostalgia/Ultra' turned him into R&B star overnight. He has written songs for Beyonce and appeared on Jay-Z and Kanye West's stellar 'Watch the Throne' album. Now his fans are waiting with abated breath for a new album from this much-talked about crooner.
Ocean's tune 'Girlfriend's Best Friend' should hold people