So I been eagerly awaiting to hear music from Christina Milian, she's done a good job making a buzz for herself this time around, and when it comes down to the music, she didn't disappoint. Her and Dream are a winning combo indeed.
Although its nothing GROUNDBREAKING, and could have easily came from Beyonce, Ciara, OR Rihanna...MiliBLONDE pulls it off VERY well and for the first time i think she's found a sound to rock with. Now what will really set her apart is her execution as far as the videos and performances she puts out in support of the music. But this seems to be her time, its now or never. Stay tuned...
Song smacked me outta nowhere the other day, heard it mentioned on another site with talks of possibly being featured on T.I's album rerelease. Fell in love with the song soon as i heard it and it sounds like a radio smash to me.
Also check out this other dope track T.I did awhile back with Ciara, this one's called "My Dear", and although its been out for awhile thought it deserved a quick shoutout.
So last night, while i discovered the 8th wonder of the world aka Twitter, my itunes (on shuffle as usual) began to play the track "So Good" from The-Dream's girl group Electrik Red. So i started doing my usual googling and youtubing, and i gotta say i feel in love with the ladies.
Electrik Red is an all-girl ensemble comprising of Kyndra "Binkie" Reevey, Lesley Lewis, Naomi Allen and Sarah Rosete. Think EnVogue meets TLC. These girls got a swagger all their own, and bring an energy to the screen that is...well Electrik (lol).
All four ladies got their start in the industry as back-up dancers and video models. After meeting in 2004 the ladies formed Electrik Red the next year and have worked hard for the past few years to secure a record deal.
The ladies got their big break in 2008 when they got signed to Def Jam Records and later met The-Dream and Tricky Stewart, who executive produced their debut album entitled "How to Be a Lady: Vol. 1".
The girls are 3 singles in on the promo front, and although they have yet to score a big hit, their latest single "So Good" and the remix which features Lil Wayne have been gaining quite a buzz on the internet.
I gotta say that Bobby V/Keyshia Cole/Keri Hilson tour sounds hella interesting, and as far as the label situation over there at Music World is concerned, i said before and i'll say it again...They are all talented girls (yes even Michelle...), but there is only room for one star. And as long as Beyonce is doing as good as she's doing, nobody else is going to find any success as an artist. Kelly cast the first stone, i'd like to see everyone else try to break away now.
Last months featured artist The-Dream is still out on the promo trail for his new album, and he stopped by Shade 45 in the Morning to talk about everything from his relationships with Nivea and Christina Milian, to his discontent with the Grammys and how he's the new "Kanye". Check it out.
Interesting stuff indeed. Seems like a pretty mellow dude, and i dig what he had to stay about being real and all that good stuff...he seems genuine about it.
Anywho, him and MiliBLONDE were photo'd the other day, and they look every bit the couple they trying not to be. I gotta say i been waiting for her hair to look nice...and it just hasn't hit me yet. I'm sure its gonna look crazy for video...whenever they decide to drop it. But until then she looks like a bootleg ass storm to me. smh
Everyone talks about how much this track reminds them of "Halo" from Beyonce, but i happen to love "Halo" so the similarities don't bother me. I love Kelly's voice on the track and her album is great.
Now I already establish i love BoA, but this track caught me hella off guard. I kept saying the girl's voice wasn't all that good...but she shut me up real quick. She's got some range there, but her voice is very unique so it's hard to tell. However the vocals on this track got me wondering just what she's capable of.
I told you i was feeling Kelis hard this week, and i wasn't kidding. The song has been heavy on rotation right along with all the new stuff i been listening to. Can't wait for a new project from her.
As a songwriter i'm completely in love with this song. It's so smart, and everything she says fits right into the theme. Overall the track just feels good, and sounds like the perfect single for late summer. Keri's album "In a Perfect World" drops this week, make sure to go get a copy.
Now i feel bad, cause i havent sat down and listened to his album, which everyone is telling me is AMAZING. But its on my to-do list...in fact when i go this tuesday to get Keri's album, imma pick this one up (is it even out yet??). Anywho, this song somebody brought to my attention, and i fell in love with the track, J's voice soars and the song is beautiful. Def something to listen to with that special person in your life.
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bonus track today, i gotta admit i was addicted to Kanye West "Amazing" when it first dropped, and the track that Dream and X-tina did got me hella open. They put it down!!
X-Tina MiliBLONDE (as she has taken the pleasure of calling herself) and Mr. American Dream got some splaning to do!!
Nuff said, they doing awhole lotta something over there, but i aint madd at it. The thought of these 2 being together never quite bothered me, and although it looks bad for Mili on the surface (she dated her last 2 producers), with all this press they been getting this could be the break she's needed forever. On the talent front i've always thought she was a well rounded act, and musically she's done okay...but 09 might be the year she finally establishes herself as more than a pretty face, hell this is the MOST IVE EVER SPOKEN BOUT HER. So i guess its working...
Elope is set to drop sometime in May. Dream's "Love vs Money" is in stores now. Hell might as well plug em, that's the whole point aint it??? LOL