ALICIA KEYS – “NO ONE”

“No One” is the lead single taken from Alicia Keys’ third studio album, As I Am. A snippet of the song was heard HERE perviously. But in a recent newsletter Keys invited her fans to call her on the telephone number provided and let her know what they thought of the song. The song is expected to receive its radio premiere in early Fall ahead of it’s original release – but here it is exclusively on Think2wice – BAM!!!

PHOTO BY MARTIN SCHOELLER FOR CORBIS OUTLINE // PUBLISHED IN GQ MAGAZINE (2006)

MICHAEL VICK IS TRYING HIS DAMNDEST TO GET A SHORT JAIL SENTENCE » Atlanta Falcons star quarterback Michael Vick pleaded guilty and publicly apologised yesterday for his role in a dogfighting case that will land him in jail and already has prompted his suspension from the team. Vick said “guilty” when asked by US District Judge Henry Hudson how he would plead to the charge of conspiracy in connection with an illegal, interstate dogfighting enterprise. Speaking briefly later to reporters, Mike said:

“I want to apologise for all the things I’ve done and all the things I’ve allowed to happen. Dogfighting is a terrible thing and I do reject it,” added Vick, 27. “I will redeem myself. I have to.”

Judge Hudson said he would sentence Vick on December 10 of this year. Vick faces a maximum of five years in prison but under terms of the plea deal, prosecutors have requested a 12 to 18 month sentence. Hudson told Vick that he was not bound by the deal. “I place a lot of importance on the government recommendation but I want it understood that I am not bound by that part of the plea agreement,” Hudson said in court. “The decision is mine in regard to sentencing. If I decide you deserve five years, you’ll get five years and you can’t appeal that. Do you understand that?” he asked. “Yes, Sir,” Vick responded.

Vick, who has been suspended without pay indefinitely by the NFL, left the courthouse to boos and cheers from dozens of demonstrators standing across the street. Some were carrying signs with pictures of a battered pit bull while others had placards supporting Vick.

DMX FACES CHARGES OF ANIMAL CRUELTY // DEAD DOGS FOUND IN HOME

APPARENTLY CELEBRITIES AND DOGS … DO NOT MIX! » Further details have emerged in the DMX case as authorities who raided the rapper’s Arizona home last week have also found three dog carcasses and suspected illegal narcotics. Sheriff Joe Arpaio told The Arizona Republic that the illegal narcotics were found inside a locked master bedroom and preliminary tests indicate that it’s either cocaine or methamphetamine. The three dog carcasses were unearthed from the backyard; two were in bags and another appeared to have been burned. DMX’s attorney, Murray Richman, claims he had no knowledge of any narcotics at his client’s home and continued on to say that the dogs were looked after by a caretaker and various people who had been staying at the home.

“Why doesn’t the sheriff call me?” Richman said. “I spoke to him yesterday – and rather than make these allegations in the press, why doesn’t he call me?” Richman claims that DMX has not been at the house for two months but Sheriff Arpaio says neighbors placed the rapper at the home in the past two weeks. DMX has neither been charged nor arrested, but he could be facing misdemeanor charges for animal cruelty. “No one is going to get any passes regardless of occupation,” said Arpaio. This year is NOT shaping up to be a good one for dogs! CONTINUE READING

I know ya’ll already heard the “Wall 2 Wall” remix featuring rapper Jadakiss. This is the remix video premiere. Ahh . . . yeah, the song still sucks Chris.

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Kanye West feat. Chris Martin » “Homecoming” » LISTEN » (Full) » New track from your boy Kanye West, “Homecoming,” featuring Chris Martin (of Coldplay) from the album Graduation in stores September 11th. The song is basically a formal dedication to Kanye’s longing love for Chicago aka Chi Town! Ooh, ooh, ooh I can’t wait for this album to just drop already! This truly is torture, I believe that in my soul, but I can’t wait for Graduation to shit all over Curtis woooo!

Keyshia Cole » “Shoulda Let You Go” » LISTEN » (Radio Rip) » This is a radio edit of Keyshia Cole’s new single, “Shoulda Let You Go,” featuring . . . Amina (?); with production by Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins. This will be the second song lifted from the singer’s forthcoming album, Just Like You, set to release September 25th! And also the second song she letting shit go, she should just let a bat go into whoever car and call it an evening, but I do love this song though.

J. Holiday » “Suffocate” » LISTEN » (Full) » This is a real nice slow jam, Underdog production, from R&B crooner J. Holiday’s album, Back Of My Lac, set to drop later this Fall – check out the interview Dustin did with the new artist HERE. The song is nice, I think I like it a little more than “Bed” as far as the concept, but vocally it’s a lot weaker than “Bed”.

Trey Songz » “I Can’t Help But Wait” » LISTEN » (Full) » “Can’t Help But Wait” is set to be lifted as the second single, following the Danja-produced single “Wonder Wonder,” another solid Stargate production. What I want to know is . . . when the hell Trey’s album droppin? Please don’t let him be another “TBA” like Mario’s album PIT STOP, CONCLUSION, HALT, YIELD Go!

“Duffle Bag Boy” featuring Lil’ Wayne is featured on the upcoming DTP compilation album entitled Strength in Numbers, scheduled to be released September 18th, 2007.