Someone in Beyonce's camp is dropping leaked songs like flies...three songs in one weekend hit the internet. All sound like rough cuts and word is they are tracks left on the cutting room floor of B'Day.

The first, "Should Have (Now I Know)" is very rough but it plays more to a pop sound, that reminds me of OneRepublic's "Apologize." I like the melody and it is one of those songs that would get stuck in your head.


The next track "New Shoes" is "Irreplaceable" part 72, with a high snare in the beat, it sounds like the same ole same we've been hearing since '07. It was written by Ne-Yo, and clearly Bey went for the better track.


The last track "Kick Him Out (Next Ex)" is the one I liked the most, a more uptempo track. It's classic sassy Beyonce.

Labels: Beyonce, The Leak

We welcomed five girls into our home on MTV's Making the Band, and with a ready made fanbase the group shot to number one and became a household name. However the road to a sophomore album wasn't as easy for Danity Kane. Rumors of breakups, breakdown in management and poor promotion, left the group vulnerable to being yet another casualty of reality television.

Lucky for these girls they have talent that surpasses the average pre-packaged record label product. So when I had the opportunity to chit chat to the home team chick Dawn Richard, I made sure to get the dish on everything from how she went from New Orleans HoneyBee to international pop star to how she really felt about working with Diddy. Dawn also gives you insight on their newest release Welcome to the Dollhouse which is available today. Plus, what's up with her and Que? What other reality show did she try out for? Do bloggers get under her skin?



Continue reading to listen to the entire interview and catch The Leak...

Part 2: Welcome the the Dollhouse



Part 3: What's Next for Danity Kane


Part 4: Fan Questions

The sophomore effort of Danity Kane is a collection of futuristic sounds that lends itself to 70s and 80s grooves. A healthy set of songs, laced with a few artistic interludes, Welcome to the Dollhouse reintroduces a set of talented vocalists. From R&B to Pop, it is a well rounded collection that touches on fun and flirty, hot and steamy, and get up and dance tracks.

Back in the lab with producers Brian Michael Cox and Mario Winans from their debut release, they also worked with new hitmakers such as Stereotypes [“Damaged”], The Clutch [Mary J. Blige, Ciara] and Scyience [Jay Z, Beyonce]. The ladies were able to stretch their writing skills [and collect on those publishing rights] with tracks like “Strip Tease” and “Lights Out” and “Picture This.”

The ladies vocal acrobatics are fierce and blend so well on the album, while being able to maintain their individual sound. You’ll hear more from Shannon as well as Aubrey, and as always Dawn, D. Woods and Andrea stand out as homerun hitters. You can definitely hear a softer side of D. Woods. The move toward “International Pop” is very evident in choice of melodies and beats, there’s an infusion of dance, techno, and funk through out the album, especially in “Bad Girl” which features Missy Elliot and “Pretty Boy.” The group-penned “Strip Tease” is pop-friendly track that is dripping in sex. You won’t miss on their ability to produce a beautiful ballad with the beautifully dramatic “Is Anybody Listening.” The complex layering of voices is beyond the average girl group.

As with their debut, Danity Kane, you get a complete album and fans won’t be disappointed. This time around, I won’t be surprised when they go platinum.


For more visit their official website: http://www.danitykane.com/

Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/danitykane

Dawn Richard Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/dawnrichard

Special thanks to Dawn for the interview and exclusive look at the new album.

Labels: Aubrey O'Day, D. Woods, Danity Kane, Dawn Richard, Exclusive, The Leak

I feel like I'm releasing an album...since our in depth interview, The-Dream has been making serious moves in the music industry creating buzz like no other. Seems like we were just chopping it up about everything from marching bands to everything that has gone into this album. The-Dream has become a true friend to the blog, so I'm definitely excited about his Def Jam release LOVE/HATE.

Creating hits for others [Rihanna, J. Holiday, Mary J, Blige, to name a few], is one thing. Creating hits for yourself, could be a daunting task some, for The-Dream it's easy like Sunday morning. The majority of the album, written in just 9 days, is being called an album full of singles. There is one goal in mind for this album, A Grammy!

LOVE/HATE is named #7 Album Of The Year by Blender Magazine...

"His debut is a sublimely skanky gallery of hormonal yarns, love triangles, androgynous falsetto and skittering digital beats. In 2007, freaks ruled the R&B roost, and The-Dream was the freakiest of them all." - BLENDER

Best described as "Prince meets R. Kelly at a T-Pain concert in Atlanta," The-Dream has created a brand new sound dubbed "Electronic R&B." From the Prince inspired "Fast Car" to the the hip-popping "I Love Your Girl" he creates complex melodies and vocal arrangements that go beyond the formulaic norm. The-Dream is anything but cookie-cutter. He is creating his own shape in the music game.



Best of all! Here's your Christmas gift from POP-JUNKIE.com: I have FREE copies for my loyal readers. Three lucky winners will receive a copy of the brand new album LOVE/HATE from The-Dream on Def Jam Recordings.

To enter CLICK HERE and submit your name, age, and address! That easy!

Labels: The Dream, The Leak

Rarely do I review albums because one, I'm just that lazy and two, I rarely love an entire album enough to listen to like that...but this here Back of my 'Lac by R&B newbie J. Holiday is very much worth my time! Have you noticed the numerous posts about this cat? Yeah, I am definitely feeling the young man.

His debut album is a collection of R&B goodness that touches the ladies and the fellas, which is not always an easy feat for singers. From the personal title track, "Back of my Lac" to the sexy "Suffocate," he easily blends realness with smoothness. Keeping it fresh with odes the mary jane in "Laa Laa" [Platinum Brothers] and the streets with "Ghetto." The only criticism I have is that some of the lyrics are a bit simple and uncreative, like with "Pimp in Me" which I love the song, especially the chorus, he kills me with "Body like a call girl/Mind of a teacher." However he more than makes up for it with songs like "Fatal" [Underdogs] that has be swooning...And don't be surprised to hear a MF-er or N*gga mixed in there, this is not for your Chris Brown crowd!

What makes him different from other crooners that claim to be bringing back R&B? Well, homie can sing. I mean her can really sing and not that over the top lead in the AME choir sanging, I mean he can simply and effortlessly sing. The only complaint is that he only has 14 songs on the album [which is good, most album are skimpy as hell with 10 tracks], and he so many left over songs from the previous version that wasn't released, like the cover of Average White band's "A Love of Your Own." If you had a chance to listen to the Chocolate City Mixtape, you know that he has a talent to sing any song about anything and make it sound hot!

So just to wet your appetite, check out some of the tracks from the album...

Labels: J. Holiday, The Leak

The new release, East Side Story, from acclaimed friend to the blog, Emily King will be release in just one week on Aug. 28th! My girl is one of the most talented artists to surface this year and her album is a must have for 2007. From her poignant "Color Blind" to her soulful, "E Melody" [personal fav!] you can get a sneak peek at the entire album on Vh1 The Leak. make sure to get your copy next week!!

Labels: Emily King, The Leak

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