The RNB page - with Al Murray
Single Review:
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50 Cent |
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In Da Club |
| Our verdict |
9/10 |
At a time of the year when it seems there is no new tracks that
really blow you away, 50 Cent release “In Da Club”. This track is one of
the best tunes I’ve heard from 50 and even the radio edit makes you turn
up the volume. The only problem with this track is that it is so good
that it could be killed quite quickly by radio overplay. This track is
excellent and my advise to you is go out and buy it!
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| Artist: |
B2K / P Diddy |
| Track: |
Bump, Bump, Bump |
| Our verdict |
4/10 |
Nooooooo! Not another release from Diddy, I hear you say; as it seems
whenever we put on MTV we see either Kelly Rowland, Justin or P. F***in’
Diddy. I suppose we will just have to deal with it though. This track is
moderate in lyrical content and in its “all been done before” beat. I
sit here asking myself will B2K ever make a real impression on us or
will we just be forced to listen to a boy band with a hard man act?
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| Artist: |
J LO / LL Cool J |
| Track: |
All I Have |
| Our verdict |
6/10 |
It never takes long for Jenny to bring out a hit track and it looks
like the follow up to “Jennie From The Block”, will enjoy the same kind
of success. I cant really see myself playing this track in the clubs as
it’s a touch slow for me but maybe there will be a nice remix to follow.
LL’s style really compliments J LO, but as I’m not a huge fan of her, I
hope you will excuse me for not jumping up and down with excitement. Not
a bad track but not a great track. You can find the new single on J LO’s
new album, “This Is Me…..Then”.
Album Review:
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| Artist: |
Justin Timberlake |
| Album: |
Justified |
| Our verdict |
7/10 |
This is the debut album from the ex N-Sync member and although he has
found it hard to fight his way into a market that is mainly black, he
has done an excellent job. The latest release from the album is a double
A side single with, “Rock Your Body” and “Cry Me A River”. Although I do
like the album, I found myself listening to it maybe three or four times
and then put it in my case, probably never to see the light of day
again. In my opinion, it will be hard to top the success that he
has/will have with the first single release.
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| Artist: |
Tyrese |
| Album: |
I Wanna Go There |
| Our verdict |
7/10 |
First brought to the limelight by Coca Cola, Tyrese has become one of
my favourite R&B vocalists. The album is the type of album that you put
on when you’re feeling a little frisky and looking for more than a
cuddle off your partner, or just want to chill to after a hard days
work. One thing I did notice is that almost every track on the album
starts off the same but they are all quite different.. If your music
taste includes Boyz To Men, Joe and Usher, this is a must have.
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Sean Paul |
| Album: |
Dutty Rock |
| Our verdict |
7/10 |
Sean Paul first blew us away last year with “Gimmie The Light” and
just when the track was getting a little old, he incorporated Busta
Rhymes into the remix to give the tune a new lease of life. With Raggae
music only really developing in this country, Sean Paul is up there with
Beenie man. There are some sweet tracks on the album like, “Can You Do
The Work” feat Cecile, Punky and My name as well as the remix of “Gimmie
The Light”. I see big things happening for this young man, especially if
the reggae trend continues to grow.
Urban Grooves Top 10
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1. |
50 Cent |
In Da Club |
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2. |
Aaliyah |
Miss You |
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J Lo / LL Cool J |
All I Have |
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4. |
Missy / Luda |
Gossip Folks |
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5. |
Ja Rule / Ashanti |
Mesmerize |
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6. |
Tyrese |
How You Gonna Act Like That |
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7. |
Field Mob |
Sick Of Being Lonely |
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8. |
Jay-Z |
Excuse Me Miss |
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9. |
Eminem |
Superman |
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10. |
50 Cent |
Wanksta |
Dancefloor Top 5
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Big Brovaz |
O.k |
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Busta Rhymes |
Make It Clap |
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3. |
Justin Timberlake |
Rock Your Body |
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4. |
Cam’ron |
Hey'ma |
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5. |
Eric Sermon / Redman |
React |
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