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Kanye West - Hey Mama [Grammys Mix]
2008-02-15 06:02:00
Those of you who've watched the 50th Annual Grammy Awards have seen Kanye 's heartfelt performance of Hey Mama in tribute to his late mother. Here, I've got a studio recorded version of the new mix to the song he performed at the show.Download: Hey Mama [Grammys Mix]
More About: Kanye West , West

Maroon 5 - Won't Go Home Without You [Acoustic]
2008-02-13 07:06:00
Check it out, it's an acoustic cover of Maroon 5 's single Won't Go Home Without You, found on the deluxe edition of their latest album. Pretty solid.Download: Won't Go Home Without You [Acoustic ]------------------------------- --On another note... with the leak of Mariah Carey's new single Touch My Body, we've unfortunately had to say goodbye to two of my personal favorite blogs *sigh*. Kev, Ali... seriously gonna miss you guys... hope to hear from you again in the future.

Combat Zone Champ #43: Timbaland
2008-02-10 09:27:00
Looks like The-Dream and Falsetto had no chance against super producer Timbaland , as Scream takes the title in this week's Combat Zone . Now I turn it back over to you, to vote for the track you think deserves to end up on top.Champ ion: Timbaland - Scream [1 week]VS.Challenger: Janet Jackson - FeedbackHit the poll in the sidebar to vote for your favorite track, and results will be posted next week.

Teyana Taylor - Google Me
2008-02-10 09:13:00
I've got another new artist to introduce to you guys today. Meet Teyana Taylor , a new singer signed to Pharrell's Star Trak label. At the ripe age of 17, Teyana is ready to take on the world with her new single Google Me [oh, how technology affects our lives these days =P]. The track was produced by Jazze Pha. Wanna find out more about Teyana and her music? Hit up the MySpace.Download: Google Me

Izza Kizza - 5 Track EP
2008-02-10 08:22:00
Meet Izza Kizza, a new[?] signee to Timbaland's Mosley Music Group label. Recently, he's posted new songs to his MySpace page [which you guys really need to check out... the site looks sick], which you can check out below. The tracks available below were produced by SoulDiggaz, another MMG affiliate, and a Croatian producer who goes by the name Koolade. Cool beats, cool flow. So yeah... check out his music, and look forward to seeing more of him in the future [hopefully]!Download: 5 Track EP:Afternoon Delight30 RockWalk The Dawg [ft. Missy Elliott]Red WineThey're Everywhere

Usher [ft. Young Jeezy] - Love In The Club [HQ]
2008-02-06 00:20:00
Here's the high quality version of Usher 's new track with Young Jeezy. Yessir. Download: Love In The Club [HQ]
More About: Young Jeezy

Missy Elliott - Ching-A-Ling/Shake Your Pom Pom [Video]
2008-02-05 00:04:00
Check it out, it's Missy 's new video for her single Ching-A-Ling. Pretty sick... it's one of the first ever 3D music videos! So if you've got some spare 3D glasses hanging around at home, it's a good time to go grab 'em [I have a few, from the Spy Kids 3D movie LOL]. Missy's back y'all.
More About: Video , Missy Elliott

Combat Zone Champ #42: The-Dream
2008-02-03 08:20:00
By a SINGLE vote, The-Dream wins the Combat Zone this time around, with the R&B jam Falsetto. Better luck next time, M.I.A.! Now, it's time for you guys to vote once more; will The-Dream take it twice in a row? You decide.Champ ion: The-Dream - Falsetto [1 week]VS.Challenger: Timbaland - ScreamHit the poll in the sidebar to vote for your favorite track, and results will be posted next week.

Cassie - Is It You? [Video]
2008-02-03 07:19:00
Here's the video for Cassie 's Is It You, lifted off of the Step Up 2 soundtrack. Download the video edit, with the ballad intro, below. Download: Is It You? [Video Edit]

Usher [ft. Young Jeezy] - Love In The Club [Radio Rip]
2008-02-03 05:16:00
He's back! Usher is back! This is his brand new comeback single, Love In The Club, featuring Young Jeezy and produced by Polow Da Don. Mind you, this mp3 isn't the best quality... I'll get a HQ to you soon.Download: Love In The Club [LQ]
More About: Radio , Young Jeezy

Janet Jackson [ft. Ciara] - Feedback [Remix]
2008-02-03 05:12:00
Here's a new remix to Janet's new single, Feedback , featuring verses from Ciara . Sounds like she whipped out the good ol' vocoder for this one; she's channeling T-Pain on this one.Download: Feedback [Remix ]
More About: Janet Jackson , Jackson

Missy Elliott - Shake Your Pom Pom / Ching-A-Ling [Remix]
2008-02-01 05:08:00
I've got two new Missy tracks for you guys today. First is a new one, produced by Timbaland, set to appear on the Step Up 2 OST. The second is a remix of Missy's new single Ching-A-Ling, featuring Ciara and Busta Rhymes.Download:Shake Your Pom PomChing-A-Ling [Remix ] [ft. Ciara & Busta Rhymes]
More About: Missy Elliott

OneRepublic - Stop And Stare [Video]
2008-01-31 02:15:00
Here's the video for OneRepublic's second single, Stop And Stare. The track is really picking up airplay on radio stations; I'm glad OneRepublic didn't end up a one-hit wonder. Great song - one of my favorites [as I always say lol].
More About: Video

Flo Rida vs. Timbaland - Give Me The Elevator
2008-01-31 00:20:00
Made a new mashup for you guys today; it's Flo Rida 's new single Elevator mixed with Timbo's Give It To Me. I tried working with Give It To Me again, because that last one with Last Night was pretty bad lol. Feel free to comment and rate it on YouTube!Download: Give Me The Elevator
More About: Timbaland

Gnarls Barkley - Run
2008-01-30 01:43:00
Gnarls Barkley! I haven't heard somethin' new from them in a good minute! Here's a new track by the duo, titled Run. I'm lovin' this - can't wait to hear more new material from them.Download: Run
More About: Gnarls Barkley

Mary J. Blige - Just Fine [Treat 'Em Right Remix]
2008-01-30 01:40:00
Here's a bangin' new remix to Mary J.'s Just Fine , produced by Swizz Beatz.Download: Just Fine [Treat 'Em Right Remix ]
More About: Blige

Danity Kane - Damaged [HQ]
2008-01-29 13:28:00
Here's the high quality iTunes rip of Danity Kane 's new single, Damaged .Download: Damaged

N.E.R.D. - Everyone Nose [New Mix]
2008-01-27 10:57:00
Recently, Timbaland and Pharrell were seen in the studio together... damn, what could they have been conjuring up? Well, it could have been this: a newly mixed version of N.E.R.D.'s new single Everyone Nose . If you're like me, and have a crazy ear for detail, you'll notice the sharper drums, the scratches, and the overall coolness of this new edit [think the album version of Kanye's Stronger]. Otherwise, you'll consider this a waste of a post lol.Download: Everyone Nose

Making The Band 4 - Got Me Going
2008-01-26 06:51:00
The latest winners of Diddy's "Making the Band " are set to release their debut album this Spring, alongside Danity Kane. Got Me Going is said to be the first single to drop from the CD - it's a smooth uptempo R&B tune. Check it. Oh, and.... lol, when are they gonna choose a stage name? -_-Download: Got Me Going
More About: Making the Band , Making the Band 4 , The Band

Flo Rida [ft. Timbaland] - Elevator [HQ]
2008-01-26 06:35:00
YESSSS. Props to The Regulators for the track!Download: Elevator [HQ]
More About: Timbaland , Flo Rida

Danity Kane [ft. Diddy] - Damaged
2008-01-24 07:48:00
Damaged is officially set to be the lead single from Danity Kane 's sophomore album, rumored to be titled Welcome To The Dollhouse. Here is a new rip of the track, the final mixed version with more adlibs, tighter vocals, and the appearance of Diddy . Thanks to Ali for the song.Download: Damaged
More About: Damaged

Kanye West [ft. Dwele & R. Kelly] - Flashing Lights [Remix] [HQ]
2008-01-23 18:22:00
Yessir, here's the high quality no-DJ version of the new Flashing Lights remix with R. Kelly . Props to The Regulators for the track.Download: Flashing Lights [Remix ] [HQ]
More About: Kanye West , West

Sean Kingston [ft. Juelz Santana & Elan] - There's Nothin' [Single Edit]
2008-01-23 17:43:00
There's Nothin' is set to be Sean Kingston 's 4th single from his debut album. For the single version, Paula DeAnda was replaced by Elan of The D.E.Y., and rap verses are added by Juelz Santana . I'm glad this song ended up as a single; it was one of my initial favorites.Download: There's Nothin' [Single Edit ]

N.E.R.D. - Everyone Nose
2008-01-22 09:21:00
Pharrell, Chad Hugo and Shay Haley are back as the alternative-funk-rap-rock group N.E.R.D., and here is what is said to be the lead single of their upcoming album N.3.R.D. I never knew they were getting back together for an album anytime soon, so this is some sweet news for me.Download: Everyone Nose

Flo Rida [ft. Timbaland] - Elevator
2008-01-21 23:06:00
I'm pretty sure you've heard of Flo Rida by now; his debut single Low is taking radio stations by storm at the moment. What I've got here is the potential second single from his album Mail On Sunday. It's titled Elevator , and is produced by and features Timbaland ! I love this track. I haven't heard an interesting Timbo production for a looooong time, and this is a nice breath of fresh air. So dang catchy too - "...she's stuck on my ella-eh-elevator"! Quick note: this version is tagged; I'll get an HQ to you guys as soon as I get my hands on it.Download: Elevator

Janet Jackson - Feedback [Timbaland Remix]
2008-01-21 23:04:00
Alright, this isn't confirmed, but there's rumor that this track is the Timbaland & Danja-produced remix to Janet's new single Feedback . But hey, who cares if it's official or not, or who made it - it's still hot.Download: Feedback [Timbaland Remix ]
More About: Janet Jackson , Jackson

J. Holiday vs. OneRepublic - Apologize In Bed
2008-01-21 03:04:00
Haha, you can say that I've been finding myself with a lot of spare time on my hands. Here's my THIRD mashup of the week, a mix between J. Holiday 's Bed and OneRepublic's Apologize . As always, send your comments to the comment page here in the blog, as well as on my YouTube page. Thanks guys =].Download: Apologize In Bed

Kanye West [ft. Dwele & R. Kelly] - Flashing Lights [Remix]
2008-01-20 03:09:00
R. Kelly lends some smooth vocals to Kanye West 's new single Flashing Lights , and it's pretty sick. Only problem is, this version is tagged... ugh. I'll post up the HQ/no-DJ mp3 as soon as I can. Till then, give it a listen!Download: Flashing Lights [Remix ]

Alicia Keys - How To Save A Life [Cover]
2008-01-19 07:48:00
Recently, Alicia Keys has covered The Fray's hit single How To Save A Life . Although the first verse was a bit low, I feel she did a good job. Made me get into the song again =). Check it out.Download: How To Save A Life [Cover ]

Sean Kingston vs. Timbaland - Scream You There
2008-01-19 07:24:00
Haha yes, another mashup. Sorry about the quality of the track... screwed some things up and it ended up sounding sorta blurry... my bad >.my YouTube page, you'd have heard this track already, as I posted it on there a few days ago. Check it out, comment and rate my other songs!Download: Scream You There
More About: Timbaland , Sean Kingston , Kingston , Sean