Reviews of new pop music releases covering songs, albums, DVDs and more.
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Chris Brown, ‘2 Complicated’ Feat. Asher Roth – Song Review
Chris Brown channels Owl City on the airy, electronic pop song '2 Complicated,' a leaked track that features rapper Asher Roth.
50 Cent, ‘Stop Cryin’ – Song Review
50 Cent unleashes the first of 10 songs that will appear on his EP 'The Big Ten,' which commemorates his 10-year anniversary of his 2002 mixtape '50 Is the Future.' The New York rapper takes it back to the street with nihilistic rhymes and tough talk.
Mike Posner, ‘Looks Like Sex’ – Song Review
Mike Posner is hot for a girl who 'Looks Like Sex' on the first single from his upcoming sophomore album, 'Sky High.' What does sex look like, exactly? According to Posner, it's a nose ring and an a-- that makes him go "ooh-ooh."
Drake, ‘The Motto’ Remix Feat. Snoop Dogg, YG, Nipsey Hussle – Song Review
Drake's 'Take Care' bonus track 'The Motto,' which featured Lil Wayne, has been remixed to include YG, Nipsey Hussle and Snoop Dogg.
Lupe Fiasco, ‘Life, Death & Love From San Francisco’ – Song Review
On Thanksgiving Day, Lupe Fiasco dropped a new mixtape called 'Friend of the People: I Fight Evil.' The collection, originally intended to be released in Christmas 2009, is teaser before he releases his fourth album tentatively titled 'Food & Liquor II.'
Taylor Swift, ‘Ours’ – Song Review
Taylor Swift included 'Ours' on the deluxe version of 'Speak Now,' which is available at Target. This song certainly could have found a welcome home on the standard version of Swift's best-seller, which dropped last year. But sometimes you have to save the best for last, and that's just what the singer and her label have done with 'Ours.'
‘Glee’ Cast, ‘Girls Just Want to Have Fun’ – Song Review
Finn serenades Santana with a stripped-down piano version of Cyndi Lauper's 'Girls Just Want to Have Fun' in this week's episode of 'Glee.'
Amy Winehouse, ‘Halftime’ – Song Review
Even from beyond the grave, Amy Winehouse is still turning out amazing tunes that confirms to millions why she was one of the true artists of this generation of music.
Winehouse's new song, 'Halftime,' has the late singer sounding like nothing short of an angel with the beautiful song and lyrics...
Kid Cudi, ‘Brake’ – Song Review
Reclusive artist Kid Cudi recently unveiled his new song 'Brake' that he co-produced with Dot da Genius for their group W Z R D. The tune is a far cry from his popular rap tracks like 'Day 'n' Nite and 'Make Her Say.' Cudi plays the guitar while Dot Da Genius provides the beat on this rock-infused song.
LLoyd, ‘She’s All I Want for Christmas’ – Song Review
Just in time for the holiday season, R&B heartthrob Lloyd channels the late Michael Jackson for his Christmas song 'She's All I Want for Christmas.' It's a funky yuletide jam that will get major rotation at your next holiday office party.