It's Friday y'all!!!



Let's get it crackin' with some new joints from Game, Ciara and Fantasia. Each of these three artists have their sophomore CDs on the horizon. And you know SOHH Soulful puts a lot of emphasis on an artist's sophomore set. So without further ado, let's hear what these mofos have to offer. But more importantly, YOU chime in and let the DJ's and VJ's know whether to RUSH IT or if the shit stinks, tell the artist and the label to FLUSH IT.

Game
Correct me if I am wrong, but this is supposedly the first official single from Tha Doctor's Advocate. As an R&B head, the only thing I can say about Game is that his music bumps and he is one of the few who ain't lickin' 50's gonads these days. That's it. But what say you?

Game - "Strip Club"

Ciara
Ciara's doing it big. Her new CD is titled The Evolution (comes off very Rhythm Nation, but we ain't mad at her). I started off not liking Ciara in the early days. She won me over with "Oh". And that pelvic thrust in the "Get Up" video sealed the deal. But she too must stand trial. What say you... RUSH IT or FLUSH IT!

Ciara - "Promise"
AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY ON AOL MUSIC!

I ain't gonna front, I'm jockin' Ciara!

Fantasia
I'm kinda ready for some Fannie. Ever since she did a cameo during Jamie Foxx's BET performance (that was BET right... when they kissed?), I've been looking forward to hearing from her again. She actually made Jamie's perfomance watchable. Fannie will take it to North Carolina at the drop of a dime and again you can't be mad. The voice don't lie.

Fantasia - "Baby Making Hips" (snippet)

"Hood Boy" featuring Big Boi (snippet)

"I Nominate You" (snippet)

"When I See You" (snippet)

Snippets provided by Beauty and the Beat!

Her upcoming CD is due out November 28th with contributions by Missy, Tweet, Big Boi, Tank and Dianne Warren (Clive must have stepped in). SOHH are you feeling it or should she flush that shit with Ruben Studdard's career?

But wait... there is more!

Mya's upcoming CD has been pushed back until mid December. Don't act like you ain't pissed!

And SOHH what is the verdict on John Legend's performance yesterday on Oprah? Come on, dude is hella consistent and "Save Room" is a great fuckin song. But it don't matter what I say... what say you?

Watch John Legend performing "Heaven Only Knows"

Aiight I'm done...
Posted by SOHH Soul Man at September 22, 2006 08:55 AM
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Hey Soulman!

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Justin Timberlake did the damn thing with first-week sales of his highly anticipated sophomore CD Future Sex/Love Sounds. Although Billboard will probably release their official DOMESTIC figure later today, our source tallies 710,539 units sold (WORLDWIDE). Take that and rewind it back.


(Imma need y'all to live for this dance solo)

Now, many hate on Justin for being sohh heavily influenced by Michael Jackson, for being passe in the face of white chocoloate newcomer Robin Thicke, Pharrell's new toy since Justin contractually couldn't work with the Neptunes. Some still even have venom for the former N'Sync frontman for his involvement or lack thereof in Janet Jackson's Superbowl wardrobe malfunction. Hate all you like, dude just raised the bar. And for all of those that wanna bring up how Usher moved a million units in one week. Save it. It didn't happen until his fourth solo album, this is Justin's second.

And speaking of Janet, in timely fashion, her upcoming album, 20Y.O., was leaked on the internet yesterday. Rest assured we've got you covered on first listen of our favorites. However before we get to that, I implore everyone that has a leaked copy to go out a purchase a copy. Janet is worth the $10.99.

But just so that you don't go running off to another blog, here are a few of our favorites.

"Love 2 Love"

"This Body"

"Get It Out Me"

Janet, Jermaine Dupri, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis put together a Janet album that is reminiscent of her previous 20 years of hitmaking and that carefully combines a contemporary sensibility with a reach forward. And I ain't mad at it.

Lastly, I want to check the fool who wrote the blurb "Whitney Eyes Her Comeback" in today's (9/20/2006) NY Post. The over zealous scribe quotes Clive Davis as saying:

"In my opinion, the best singers in the world are Aretha Franklin and Whitney.That's not to knock Mariah Carey. Mariah is a friend of mine, but I think Mariah would even say those two are the best."

Now, I don't know how many of you follow Mariah, but even with all the respect and reverence Mariah gives to legends like Aretha, Patti Labelle and Kathleen Battle, I'd find it hard to believe that Mariah would not include herself as one of the best in the world. I mean why wouldn't she, especially if she is going to include some sweaty, puffy coke whore like Whitney.

Whitney is phenomenal and I definitely champion her comeback. However, I do believe that all the talk about her scheduled performance dates and releasing an album in the first quarter of 2007 sounds a bit premature. Take it slow, Nippy. Take it slow.
Posted by SOHH Soul Man at September 20, 2006 09:02 AM
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Hmmm, Mariah as one of the best singers in the world?? I don't know about that.

Posted by: js at September 20, 2006 09:53 AM

Whitney at her prime was better than Mariah. And neither Whitney or Mariah are at their prime vocally.

Posted by: js at September 20, 2006 09:55 AM

Whitney at her prime was better than Mariah. And neither Whitney or Mariah are at their prime vocally now.

Posted by: js at September 20, 2006 09:55 AM

Whitney at her prime was better than Mariah. And neither Whitney or Mariah are at their prime vocally now.

Posted by: js at September 20, 2006 09:55 AM

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How many of y'all out there know a MySpace freak? Or better yet, how many of y'all are MySpace freaks? Yeah that's the question. If you don't know any then just holla at me and I'll put you on.

Well one of the hottest joints out right now is C-Side's "MySpace Freak" produced by Jazze Pha, and if you've hit the club in the A recently then you've probably already heard it.

Leave it up to Jazzy to put out another club banger. In the first few bars they mention that they found out Bobby and Whitney's daughter was a FREAK on Myspace...yeah buddy and 'nem are wilin' like that.

[I wouldn't have said that but to each his own I guess?]

Click on their MySpace page to hear it. You can also view the video on the page too.
Posted by SOHH Southern at October 4, 2006 08:44 AM

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Props go out to Bonecrusher who set The Celebrity Fit Club record for the most individual weight loss ever by dropping 19 lbs in one week, and a combined total loss of over 50 pounds.

BoneCrusher is working on a rock/rap album featuring Jim Johnson of the super producing group Usual Suspects, Good Charlotte, Billy Hume ( Lil Jon, Ludacris, David Banner, Left Front Tire, Black Crows) and Bread and Water (Tupac), to be released on his own label, Vanglorious Entertainment.

"I got a bunch of crazy black boys that like that metal shit, explains BoneCrusher. That’s why we named the band The Onslaught, and I’m not just rapping on this record, I do a little singing too."

(If he can pull this one off...But why not, Jada did it. That's what we need though, artists taking more chances and jumping outside of the "box")

He's also expected to release his new LP entitled Release The Beast on 845 Entertainment/Bodyhead featuring the lead single “Southern Gorillas”.

Last week, Atlanta-based ringtone company Hi-Fli Tones launched its new website, as well as an aggressive grassroots and viral marketing campaign. The website features ringtones from DJ Unk, Yola the Great, Shawty-Lo and Slick Pulla among others. The ringtone website is already seeing record activity and sales. Hi-Fli Tones is using its street credibility and authenticity to take the ringtone industry into uncharted territory.

Hi-Fli Tones' company's aim is to offer an array of exclusive hip hop ringtones, songs, wallpaper, videos, and more from today’s underground artists in an attempt to become the go-to spot for what’s hot on the streets.

For more information on Hi-Fli Tones, please visit www.hi-flitones.com.

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I've been hearing from some sources that Mr. West wants off of Def Jam pretty badly. Supposedly he's told folks that Def Jam doesn't give him full creative control of his LPs. And y'all know Kanye aint havin' that. I heard Def wasn't going to let "Crack Music" make the cut originally, but Kanye had to sweat them to get it on. It seems like everybody these days wants off -- or is getting kicked off -- of Def Jam. What's really good with the label?



And the saga continues. Game hit up Hot 97 -- well, a studio in NY since he's banned from Hot 97 offices -- Friday (Sept. 29th) night to talk to Angie Martinez. According to him, he's ready to make nice with his former friend 50 cent. He practically begged Angie Mar to get 50 to call up there so they can work out their problems on air right then and there. He said:

"[I want] just to talk and just to see where our heads are and see if maybe we can come to an even playing field -- respectfully to each other. [I want to] see if we can figure it out [as] grown-ups."

I don't know what brought this change of heart on but I guess it's a good thing...even if he is trying to continue to stir up controversy before his album drops in November. He also said that back when they were forced to makeup, right after the whole G-Unot movement hit the streets and a member of 50's crew was shot outside of Hot 97 studios, neither was ready They only did it because they were forced to, so the fued continued.

And for those of you who doubted my info last week about Game not having Dre on his album this time around, he re-confirmed it to Angie Mar:

"Dre is not on the album. No Dre involvement on this album. If you looking to buy my album just because Dre did a beat or two, leave it on the shelf."

Dude still has respect for Dre, but he's trying to make a name for himself beat wise. And word on the street is that he did actually have some joints with Dre that were going to be included originally, but he changed his mind because he doesn't want people to think his success was only due to Dre's beats.
Posted by SOHH Fabulous at October 2, 2006 09:46 AM
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OH PLEASE,THE NEXT THING THAT WILL HAPPEN IS THAT THEY'LL BE BEEFING AGAIN....THIS BETTER BE THE LAST TIME THEY BREAK UP N MAKE UP.THEY ARE BOTH GOOD MCs.

Posted by: bobby at October 2, 2006 10:45 AM

ghfgh

Posted by: gh at October 2, 2006 10:46 AM

FIRST!!!!

Posted by: Henry at October 2, 2006 10:46 AM

Kanye is not leaving DEF JAM or THE ROC, he would be stupid to do so. He's just bitching....again.

Posted by: Nonsense at October 2, 2006 10:47 AM

This whole Game and 50 beef shit is wack anyway. Niggas be going to the same parties and shit talking about they gon kill each other. Both were at the VMAs and neither one of them did anything. That's why I don't take beef seriously. Once again though, much success to the Game.

Posted by: New_Skool at October 2, 2006 10:47 AM

Oh boy, Game sounds like a woman scorned....he missess his boyfriend...LOL!!!...Didn't I say last month that these 2 should kiss & make up???...maybe he knows his album will flop without 50 & Dre.....!!!!

Posted by: barbaraa.jackson at October 2, 2006 10:48 AM

diamonds aint foreverrrrrr!!!!

Posted by: henry duren at October 2, 2006 10:53 AM

50 is lame; Kanye is lame; Game is lame. Rap music is lame. Pass the Lupe please and stfu.

Posted by: Lamer at October 2, 2006 10:56 AM

Dumbass...a member of Game's crew was shot in front of the Hot 97 studiois in 2005.

Posted by: BoB Baduah! at October 2, 2006 10:58 AM

something really weird about the game . How can you rant and rave about someone for a year . Than try to make up

Posted by: youngme226 at October 2, 2006 11:01 AM

IT IS OFFICIAL GAME IS OVER AND HE KNOWS IT. HE IS TRYING TO PROMOTE HIS ALBUM AND HE IS SEEING WHAT 50 SAID WAS TRUE. HE IS ON HIS OWN AND HE DOES NOT HAVE ANYTHING THAT IS GOING TO CAUSE A BUZZ. HE IS FISHING NOW. HE HAS HEARD SCRAPPY'S STUFF AND HE HAS HEARD BUCK'S NEW STUFF HE KNOWS THEY ARE BANGERS AND THEY WILL SELL AND NOT FLOP. I DON;T KNOW ABOUT BANKS HE CANT SEEM TO GET ANY STEAM. 50 SAID THAT THERE WOULD BE NO DRE ON THE ALBUM NOW HE WANTS TO SAY IT WAS HIS CALL. 50 SAID HE WOULD COULD CALL IT THE DOCTOR'S ADVOCATE SO PEOPLE WOULD ASSOCIATE IT WITH DRE BUT IT SEEMS TO ME THAT DRE KNOWS 50 IS RIGHT ON THIS AND IF GAME BIT 50'S HAND HE WILL EVENTUALLY BITE DRE'S. GAME CAN TELL EVERYONE THAT 50 DID NOT MAKE HIS FIRST ALBUM HOT BUT IT OBVIOUS THAT DRE KNOWS WHO MADE IT HOT.

Posted by: Strickly Ballin at October 2, 2006 11:03 AM

40 glocc should murk game and just get it overwith already.

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Last night I went to the Fat Joe listening session held at the Virgin Records cafeteria hosted by Joe himself. As Joe's bangin' new set filled the air, so did this weird eeri-ness that something just wasn't right.

There was a lot of whispering, some of it was in agreement that Me, Myself and I is some of Joe's best shit yet. That joint with him and the Game is sure to be a hit. However the majority of the people there were talking about how Janet Jackson didn't debut at #1 according to Hits Daily Double. Some wondered would the numbers be massaged a little for the more official Billboard report. Funny thing is, Def Jam had already claimed their victory. As we walked up to the Virgin Records office, Ludacris' street team had covered the entire block with his posters as if 5th Avenue were Peachtree Street or Camberton Road.

A lot of people are gagging this morning. Some heads should roll. One in particular being [CENSORED]. That negro should be the first to go. He's turned down major promotional ideas and he'd been overheard saying in days prior, "I don't need her to sell big numbers, I just need her to debut at #1." Just another example of them resting on their laurels and underestimating the fans and the competition.

Beyonce and Tina Knowles seemed to have gagged themselves when CBS reporter Dorothy Tucker sat down to interview the two ladies about the clothing line House of Dereon. Tucker asked a few easy questions about who the line was designed for and why did they choose Chicago as a place to promote it etc. Then shorly thereafter Tucker went in for the kill.

From MTV News:

"They're beautiful [clothes]," she started, "but the next question — I don't quite understand it, and maybe you guys can explain it for me — your clothes are sold in about a dozen stores in the Chicago area. We did get a phone call from a couple of those stores who said they had to send the production back, that there was a poor fit, the tops weren't ..."

As soon as Tucker started raising the concerns she'd heard from local retailers, Tina Knowles cut her off — and asked that the videotape that had been rolling be cut off as well. "Why would you — wait, wait, wait — we're going to cut that off. Why would you do that? You're here to interview us about the clothes, in a positive light."

In true fashion, Beyonce sat there blank faced. Watch the video and read full story here.

Conversely that hate fest, is eclipsed by this love fest.

Damn, what it must feel like to be this chick. We put them through hell!

But whatever... the new joint of the day is "Private" One Chance featuring Akon (produced by Ryan Leslie).

Posted by SOHH Soul Man at October 4, 2006 09:01 AM

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LOl. See that is the interview that we were talking about yesterday. Or was it the other day. Someone fire TINA. And while you're at it, staple a size chart to BEYONCE's forhead, so she can remember what it is to be bootylicious. I must say that my Dereon jeans are fitting type nicely. But the shirts are wayyyyyy off. No booby room.

As far as JANET goes, I have always been under the impression that she doesn't do so well out the gate, but once she tours, she sells. She is an artist that makes more money off of performing than album sales. So, I guess we will see in time. The numbers still do not reflect on the album's great content. It is a banger.

Posted by: Rocky at October 4, 2006 10:10 AM

And a big ole good morning to my peeps. And shout out to my non peeps. You guys get love too today.

Posted by: Rocky at October 4, 2006 10:11 AM

none of that gay 1st on the post shit!

So Joe's album looks good & Janet got F*&^%d by her promotion team!

WTF man these majors are on some isht that aint right! No wonder all these hip hop artists are moaning about the labels when the promo team dont even care how many units you pushin!

Posted by: Blunt at October 4, 2006 10:12 AM

^^^^^^^^^^^

I wasnt tryin to say I was 1st but giving props to rocky for not being on that isht!

Posted by: Blunt at October 4, 2006 10:15 AM

And while you're at it, staple a size chart to BEYONCE's forhead, so she can remember what it is to be bootylicious.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
You mean boobylicious. I guess those shirts ain't for me.

Posted by: js at October 4, 2006 10:16 AM

And a big ole good morning to my peeps. And shout out to my non peeps. You guys get love too today.

Posted by: Rocky at October 4, 2006 10:11 AM


Waddup Rocky my Love.

Posted by: SOHH Soul Man at October 4, 2006 10:24 AM

As far as JANET goes, I have always been under the impression that she doesn't do so well out the gate, but once she tours, she sells. She is an artist that makes more money off of performing than album sales. So, I guess we will see in time. The numbers still do not reflect on the album's great content. It is a banger.

Posted by: Rocky at October 4, 2006 10:10 AM

cosign, we'll see what she does in the long run, but somebody please tell Tina to sit her ass down and stop living her life through her daughter, the clothing line sucks and Tina needs to let her daughter speak up for herself, does anyone recall how Janet fired her father as her manager, well Beyonce better get rid of her parents because they are just crazy!!!!!! but anyways I'm still gonna support Janet, but it is funny about her numbers something don't add up, we'll see what they are whenn billboard reports them.

oh yeah not feeling that Monica album.

Posted by: 4real at October 4, 2006 10:26 AM

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