10-time Grammy award-winning megastar Kenny ‘Babyface’ Edmonds, an icon figure of live performance, songwriting, and production whose work on his own music and others’ has resulted in more than 100 million career sales, has completed his 11th PLAYLIST, which will arrive in stores September 18th – make sure you go out and cop that!

AUDIO: BABYFACE – “FIRE & RAIN”
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AUDIO: BABYFACE – “NOT GOING ANYWHERE”
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9 Lives, appropriately titled, is the debut album from new artist Kat DeLuna that drops August 7th – MAKE SURE YOU BUY IT! I had the pleasure of listening to the retail version and posting a review for the album. One of the singles lifted from the LP, “Whine Up,” features Dancehall artist Elephant Man; other featured album appearances include Shaka Dee. OK, it starts off with this little brief intro basically saying this is what she wanted to do and she’s finally fulfilling her dream – to share her natural born talent with the world! You know what? I think that’s what this record is mostly based around, testimonials. I mean, come on, the title in itself speaks to you! As far as the whole feel; very eclectic and diverse. This chick breaks it down from Spanish, Dancehall to fawwking Opera! This album is truly remarkable and does not vary whatsoever; looks like the basis really is pretty much LOVE, I mean, everybody needs love! Overall its a pretty decent joint, from an artistic standpoint, the lyrics and vocals are beautiful as if colorful harmonies racing through this chick one-hundred miles an hour! The arrangement? Muy bueno, just some feel good musica yo! I would definitely recommend this as a nice buy, my favorite songs are “Love Me, Leave Me”, “Be Remembered”, “Enjoy Saying Goodbye”, and my all time favorite “Am I Dreaming”. LOL, I love when artists do intros and get “A Little More Personal” (shouts to Lindsay)!

Kat DeLuna » “Am I Dreaming” » LISTEN » (Full)
Kat DeLuna » “Love Me, Leave Me” » LISTEN » (Full)
Kat DeLuna » “Love Confusion” » LISTEN » (Full)
Kat DeLuna » “In The End” » LISTEN » (Full) » (strongly recommended)

Ugh, I’m kind of drained out and way over the boy band crazed phase, this song proves it I believe. However, it is digestible over the Brian-Michael Cox beat.

MTB4 » “I Want U (Exclusive)” » LISTEN » (Full)

Well, I’m sure you guys remember me formally introducing you to R&B sensation J. HOLIDAY and Contemporary R&B singer THE DREAM, now it is time to give you the best of both worlds! This version of “Who Owns the Track?” includes two very talented brothers, who happen to be new artists now, bringing some form of uniqueness and individuality to the game. Especially with the hit R&B single “Bed”! Now after hearing both versions, I think each artist brings their own type of flare that makes the song, so this is very hard – luckily I have you wonderful folks to help me decide! Who Owns the Track?

J. Holiday » “Bed” (prod. by Los Da Mystro) » LISTEN » (Full)
The Dream » “Bed” (prod. by Los Da Mystro) » LISTEN » (Full)