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I wanted to get you all a few reviews this week (i.e. Mary J. Blige's new album and Robin Thicke's new LP, Sex Therepy) but, here's my weekly playlist to tide you over. :) Start your engines...

1) "More Than Love" feat. Fabolous - Amerie
(...interesting. Amerie is coming hard with a new sound. Spotlight artist perhaps...?)


2) "Black Culture" - Beyonce
(Lady B is straight up Pam Grier in this joint. Black Panther party 2010 theme song. LOL. Not sure how I feel about this one yet but, its B so...do what you do.)


3) "Stilettos and A Tee" - Bobby Valentino
(Bobby seems to be reverting back to his "Beep" days with this one. Take a listen.)


4) "Straight To The Dance Floor" feat. Lil Wayne - Jamie Foxx
(...so, Weezy seems to be the one man hit factory. Can you say, "weezy approved" ? Track is hot. Not Jamie's best though. If your thinking it'll be another "Blame It", think again.)


5) "It's Been A Pleasure" - Drake
(Just a beat and this dude. Simple but great. Download it. Cannot wait for the REAL album...can I get an advanced copy though...hint hint...)


6) "Perfectly Different" - Karina Pasian
(Another Troy Taylor prodigy (i.e. Trey Songz), this girl is one to watch out for. Lil A. Keys right here.)


7) "Little Freak" feat. Nikki Manaj - Usher
(This is just one of those you'll have to download and either like or hate on your own. Polo the Don delivers on the beat...its just...is it me or is Usher getting a little vulgar with it? Listen for yourself...)


8) "Tipsy" feat. The Dream - Tayma Loren
(I was pleasantly surprised by this joint. Definitely download. You'll likey.)


9) "Pass That Dutch" - Young Money
(Thought I would hate it. It's got some fire though. Drake does what he does. Check out his verse... "No tats but the ink on my money's still wet...". POW!)


10) "Eletric Sex" - Jazzy
(Yes...I spelled it right. :) I've been down with Jazzy since "In Love" and "Makeup" dropped a few years ago. She's one to watch. Download "Eletric Sex" and her previous records. Production is top-notch.)


-Enjoy the playlist loves. I'll holla at you in 2010. New bangers...new attitude. Get ready. :)


Besos!


Chan.Lo.

Playlist ... Shawty.

I have a bit of a problem with getting you guys all of my new music in one weeks time. As much as I love to write, I don't have the time to really do a great write up for all the good music that comes my way so, I decided to accompany my weekly New Music spots with an additional playlist of songs I'm bumpin hard this week.

Unfortunately, a few of you have emailed/facebooked/twittered me about being able to see my playlist. Me and the blogger apps are about to throw down. Sorry loves. I'll have the audio app fixed pronto but, I figured I'd go ahead and type up the list for ya... Happy listening. :)

Top 15: Chan_Lo Ipod Killer - 12/21 - 12/25/09

Happy Chrimihanikwanzika! :)

1) "Flex" - Party Boyz

(Straight outta Dallas...bump this while your pushin candy paint ... no D-town boogie...just dirty Dallas flex.) :)

2) "Pusha (Remix)" feat. Lil Wayne - Lloyd

(Young Moola baayyybeee...hot track)

3) "Created A Monster" - Wynter Gordon

(Decent mid-tempo R&B jam)

4) "Invented Sex (Remix)" feat. Usher & Keri Hilson - Trey Songz

(Will melt the ice right out your mouth...HOT)

5) "Hole In My Head" feat. Justin Timberlake - Rihanna

(She crazy but, u gotta love a Timberland/Timberlake banger)

6) "B&%$h I'm Special" - Rihanna

(She made the list twice...I like the sarcastic hostility)

7) "Never Knew I Needed" - Neyo

(The king of the pen strikes again...)

8) "Betcha" feat. Missy Elliot - Monica

(She's baaaaccccckkkk....)

9) "Get It In" feat. Lil Wayne & Gucci Mane - Omarion

(...I be so L.A. got my chucks and my locs on...lol)

10) "Already Know Me" - JyShoun

(New artist...hot track)

11) "Beautiful Mess" - Jason Mraz

(A little folky but, lyrics are superb)

12) "Tip of My Tongue" feat. Trina - Jagged Edge

(Download this...Now.)

13) "Weight of My Tears" - Dondria

(J.D. found a winner. Look out for this girl)

14) "Champion" - Clipse

(Took em a minute but, they came back swingin)

and.....

15) "Wait" feat. Trey Songz and The Game - Chris Brown

(Sick Beat, check; Hot verses, check; Downloaded like yesterday? Yessir).

Enjoy! :)

xoxo

Chan.lo.

New Music: Usher, Justin Timberlake and JoJo

...This week has been CRAZY with new music. I picked a few of my favorites. Make sure you also check out the play list for your week. Download. Love. Be Merry.

NEW MUSIC: URRRSHER BABY
"IN MY BAG" Feat. T.I.

Usher...or Urrsher as I like to say, is coming back with more fire after the release of "Papers", if you haven't heard it...do better. Nonetheless, check out the Scott Storch produced track (Storch is on a roll, huh?). Not sure how much I'm liking it as a single for Mr. Raymond. Usher seems to be taking a different lyrical route with rap/freestyle/sing-talking on the verses. Plus, not really used to hearing him talk mess. See the example below. It's kind of...awkward.

"Can't doubt me//Won't out me//Wouldn't even have a style without me..."

LOL. Nonetheless, T.I. gets it in around the 3:15 mark. Good track for Usher's 6th studio LP, Raymond v. Raymond, set to drop March 1, 2010 ...this could change though...AGAIN.

Honorable Mentions...worth the download:

"Daddy's Home", "Papers (Remix)" feat. 2 Pistols and "Stay Down" (THE BUSINESS)

Sigh...moving on...

(BUSINESS WORTHY)
"Winner" Justin Timberlake feat. Jamie Foxx

There isn't much to say about this joint other than, DOWNLOAD IT NOW. Rob Knox knocked this one out the park. This Justin Timberlake/Jamie Foxx collaboration balances well. The lyrical content leaves more to be desired but, who can resist a feel good anthem? Check it out. :)

...the video should be interesting...I just hope Jamie doesn't try to dance....

Last but, not least...

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: JOJO

...She's Pretty Much Grown...

The little girl with the big voice that captivated us all back in 2004 with her self-titled debut album (tell me her remake of SWV's "Weak" is not still the jam), and again in 2006 with the LP entitled: The High Road , is back...almost.

After conflict with a sketchy distribution deal and her long-time label, Blackground Records, JoJo is finally moving forward with new material. I have a few of the songs that have been leaked from her upcoming album entitled, All I Want Is Everything and I encourage you to download all of the tracks listed below. With tracks produced by Tank, Bryan-Michael Cox, Jovan Dais, and Chad Hugo, among others, I look forward to this being her breakthrough record...let us hope. Her 3rd LP is set for release in January 2010 but, I haven't heard much promotion for it so, we shall see. I encourage you to download the songs below.

1) "Do What You Gotta Do"
2)"I Hate Love" (BUSINESS)
3) "Forever In My Life" (BUSINESS)
4) "Fly Away" (BUSINESS)

5) Keep Forgetting (To Forget About You)

P.S. Also check out a few Honorable Mentions from JoJo:

"25 to Life";

"You Take Me Around The World"; and

"Wrong Man For The Job"

Music Monday...Get Your Ipod Ready.

Boy, Boy, Boy...New Music: Christina Milian

The lovely Mrs. Dream debuts a new song entitled "This Boy" feat. Pit bull. The track, produced by Jim Jonsin (the producer behind such hits as: "Whatever You Like" by T.I., "Cuddy Buddy" by Mike Jones, "Kiss Me Thru The Phone" by Soulja Boy Tell 'Em, and "Lollipop" by Lil Wayne), has a distinct mirange/salsa feel to its pop beat. I'm a bit on the fence about this one...it has the potential to be a nice lil ladies anthem...or it could make you want to beat your head into your dashboard.

Nice to see Milly back though...even nicer to see that she won't be relying on her superstar hubby for every track on her new LP.

Click to Listen to "This Boy" feat. Pit Bull by Christina Milian

BINGO!!! ...Gucci!

Our favorite should have been one-hit wonders are together again (post, "LOL :)"), and I must say...Bingo bangs. Gucci Mane and Soulja Boi-Tell Em collab on "Bingo" produced by Miami's very own hit machine, Scott Storch. You'll find this song as well as Gucci standout, "Lemonade" on Gucci's latest release Gucci Mane: The State vs. Radric Davis, which hit stores on December 8th.

Gucci invites Waka Flocka Flame to drop 16 in the third verse. If you can look aside ignorant lyrics like: "All the hood chicks want it like bingo" (need I say more?), you'll actually find yourself nodding fervently to this catchy diddy. I have this on my driving play list...no lie. Gucci! Brrr! :)

Listen to "Bingo" feat. Soulja Boi and Wacka Flocka by Gucci Mane