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DOWNLOAD #029

BOYZ II MEN - Love (2009) Do i need to review this? Do I? Enjoy! There is also a rumour that they will be recording an anniversary album that will be released in 2011. With all 4 original members! DOWNLOAD

DOWNLOAD #027

PRETTY RICKY - Pretty Ricky (2009) This is the third and latest studio album by Pretty Ricky. I got the chance to listen to the first single, "Say A Command" and I think that the song is pretty forgettable. Maybe due to the usage of the bloody autotune which I dont really like. Well, for me if you wanna cheat your listeners, you better make sure that the music is damn good which was not the really the case here. Their version of "Pretty Brown Eyes" aint that impressive either. Listenable but thats it. This is the album with the new member who goes by the name of Lingerie. haha. Mark P would be laughing his ass off. Well, i was never a PR fan thus this is not my cup of tea. DOWNLOAD

DOWNLOAD #026

B2K - Greatest Hits Back then I used to despise this group and it's signature bouncy type of RnB. I always thought that mid 90s RnB was the way it should have sounded like and it should have remained and retained that way. But that was then. Well now, I think the type of RnB this group championed back then should have stayed compared to the tracks you got nowadays, with all the synth shit and what not. The group that needs no introduction. "Bump Bump Bump", "Badaboom", "What A Girl Wants" and "Girlfriend" were all compiled here. This is an old album anyway. Im puttin it here just in case. DOWNLOAD

DOWNLOAD #025

JLS - JLS (2009) Dont you hate the album cover? An all black english boyband. X Factor Talent show contestants. I dont know why is this album here. The vocals are pretty mediocre and the music is too bubblegum shaded with the modern clubby music arrangement. Mediocre. Im putting it in here for the curious cats, just in case. DOWNLOAD

DOWNLOAD #024

ALL 4 ONE - No Regrets (2009) They are still together and this is their latest album kicking off 2010. Apart from BoyzIIMen, this is THE group. I got all their albums damn it. No Regret is their 7th studio album. There is nothing new on this album except the widely used modern music arrangement. Expect the typical All-4-One pop tunes in the likes of their previous albums and like all their previous albums, one acappella track is a must and in this album its in the form of the funky cover of "You Dont Know Nothin" a song by another vocal group called For Real which they toured with back in the 90s. My favorite track, "If Sorry Never Comes" is nothing but an intoxicating track, can not stop from spinning that one. "If Your Heart Nots In" is a better cover. Way better than the original Westlife's version. Recommended because it is THE group. DOWNLOAD

DOWNLOAD #023

RYAN LESLIE - Transition (2009) What can I say? Hot and dope beats with his soulful vocals layered perfectly on top with the hummable and memorable melodies. Transition is his second album. "To The Top" is a very bumpy track that will probably stay in my play list for quite a few days. "Is It Real Love" is nothing but pure genius. "Guardian Angel" is just terrific and sweet. The first single "You're Not My Girl" is just a sexy track. What I like about Leslie's album is the memorable and relaxing melodies with out relying too much on the wild ad-libs. My cup of tea. DOWNLOAD

DOWNLOAD #022

BRIAN MC KNIGHT - Evolution of a Man (2009) Is this not the epitome of all things RnB? I am not really a big fan though. But I like this album. There are a mish mash of everything which reminded me of Stevie Wonder. A comeback album after snapping out of his divorce. That should explain why most of the songs were quite, how should i say it... spiritual and comforting? "Baby Its You" have that classic piano led ballad signature while "Always Be My Baby" is an acoustic guitar led track showcasing Mr.Knight in his comfort towering zone. "Never Say Goodbye" reminds me of Peter Cetera."I Miss You" is an awkward party track but lovable and "While" is a reggea jam like the one Stevie Wonder used to have back in 93 and "When Ur Lovin me"is just sexy. I like this album a lot. My cup of tea indeed. DOWNLOAD

Forgive:

Forgive us for failing to constantly update this blog. Hopefully we shall be seeing more updates from now on. I am excited to post Brian McKnight's latest album The Evolution of a Man and my all time favorite vocal group All 4 One with their 2009 album. Hope to see you soon.