I Told You So

by Solange Knowles: Previously told that I was a Beyonce hater, I can not deny the talent that is apparent in one individual of the Knowles family. I really like the unique sound produced by Solange. I’m happy that she didn’t follow in her sister’s footsteps and try to imitate the sound that has made [...]

You’re the Only One

by Eric Benét: I was SHOCKED when I read that Eric Benét has an album that will release in September. I quickly researched to see if he has a single that is getting radio play, and sure enough I am SO LATE! I can partially blame his label. In my opinion, Eric Benét never gets the credit he [...]

Hood Girl

by Ciara & T-Pain: There is a little controversy over this song as to whether or not the female vocalist is Ciara. At first, I thought it was. Then, the more I listened to the song, it sounds like a demo…meaning T-Pain recorded the track with another artist and presented it to Ciara, hoping she would [...]

Jocking Jay-Z

by Jay-Z: This is for all those Jay-Z lovers that hate on Kanye West. I don’t understand how you can hate on the man’s protégé. Clearly Jay likes Kanye’s skills enough to let him produce the first track to be released off his album Blueprint 3. We all know the sample king didn’t create this [...]

High Price

by Ciara ft. Ludacris: This is my summer pre-club jam! I’m not too big on Ciara or Ludacris, but this beat is so hard! I liked the song a little better before I looked up the lyrics because I hate how artists rap/sing about money and what they can buy. I also think the song sends [...]

Please Excuse My Hands

by Plies ft. Jamie Foxx & The-Dream: Plies first captured my attention during a 106 & Park interview. I expected him to say “baaaby this” and “lil mama that”, but surprisingly he spoke rather eloquently. I have never considered myself a Plies fan, but I am feeling his newest single. It’s definitely not “new” by any [...]

Something’s Gotta Give

by Big Boi ft. Mary J. Blige: I consider myself a member of the “Youth in America” and there are a few times when I am exposed to songs that share a real message, being the reason hip-hop was originated. I like tracks that intend to make a change and inspire individuals to do something. [...]

Disturbia

by Rihanna: My library already housed Good Girl Gone Bad, so I didn’t see the need to obtain the Reloaded version that was released in early June. This proved to be a mistake on my part since I had not heard this song previously. I was informed that I should watch this video about two [...]

Long Night

by Nelly ft. Usher: From Air Force Ones six years ago to the whack Stepped on My J’z, I have come to the conclusion that Nelly wants a never-ending contract with Nike to receive shoes. From the moment I heard Stepped on My J’z, I thought this man needs to retire. If his upcoming album is [...]

Throw It Up

by Busta Rhymes ft. Lil Wayne & Ludacris: This is what I think Rick Ross would call ahhhh Maybach Music. This is a good song to ride to. The beat is hard. Not to mention Lil Wayne is a lyrical genius. This man says “Ya don’t want beef, I’ll put you on a diet.” A few [...]