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Dev, ‘We Came to Smash’ Feat. Martin Solveig – Song Review
After scoring a sleeper hit with the Dragonette collaboration 'Hello,' French DJ/producer Martin Solveig is teaming up with 'In the Dark' singer Dev on 'We Came to Smash.'
LL Cool J, ‘No More’ Feat. Ne-Yo – Song Review
It's been a long time since we heard any new material from rap icon LL Cool J. The Grammy Award-winning artist is currently getting his acting on as the star of CBS' hit show 'NCIS: Los Angeles.' As part of Tuesday night's (Nov. 15) episode arc, LL created this rap ballad 'No More' (featuring Ne-Yo) as the soundtrack to his character's storyline.
Ingrid Michaelson, ‘Ghost’ – Song Review
Ingrid Michaelson says she's so lost that she has become a 'Ghost' on a new single from her upcoming fifth album, 'Human Again.'
Mariah Carey + John Legend, ‘When Christmas Comes’ – Song Review
As the creator of 'All I Want for Christmas Is You,' the only song of the past 20 years strong enough to become a holiday classic, Mariah Carey has an obvious talent for writing festive songs for the season. On 'When Christmas Comes,' she joins John Legend for a sultry duet about giving the gift of love.
Mary J. Blige, ‘Love a Woman’ Feat. Beyonce – Song Review
Fellas, do you want to know how to love a woman? Then listen to Mary J. Blige and Beyonce's how-to ballad 'Love a Woman.' On the Sean Garrett-produced track, the two R&B queens offer some important pointers to keep a woman satisfied.
The relationship advice Mary doles out on the song includes respecting a woman, communication and telling your girl "I love you" from time to time...
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Outasight, ‘Tonight Is the Night’ (Varsity Team Mixshow Remix) – Song Review
Outasight's 'Tonight Is the Night' has been finding a growing audience since it appeared on 'X Factor' and in Pepsi ads earlier this month. Now, the song has been re-worked with a Varsity Team Mixshow Remix.
Lady Gaga, ‘The Edge of Glory’ (Foster the People Remix) – Song Review
Lady Gaga's 'The Edge of Glory' was one of the most audible songs of late spring and early summer, as she performed it on TV and it was dominant on radio. The song comes screaming back into public consciousness this holiday season, thanks to this Foster the People-designed remix, which appears on the 'Born This Way' remix volume due out Nov. 21.
Drake, ‘Hate Sleeping Alone’ – Song Review
Several tracks on Drake's new album 'Take Care' -- particularly 'Marvin's Room' -- send the message that he enjoys company in the bedroom. In case those declarations were too subtle, the rapper makes things more obvious on the bonus track 'Hate Sleeping Alone.'
Rebecca Black, ‘Person of Interest (POI)’ – Song Review
Like any healthy teenage girl, Rebecca Black is enjoying the attention she's beginning to get from the opposite sex. Now 14, the aspiring singer is taking a different approach to her sound compared to learning the days of the week, starting with her latest flirty tune, 'Person of Interest (POI).'
Mike Posner, ‘Rocket Man’ Feat. Bun B – Song Review
On a new cover of Elton John's 'Rocket Man,' Mike Posner transforms the track into the interstellar song it always should have been, adding synth loops and bloops that take the song to outer space.