NEW MUSIC: Leona Lewis – Trouble [Ft. Childish Gambino]

Leona Lewis attempts her comeback after she completely failed ripping off Avicii with ‘Collide’. ‘Trouble’ is written by the amazing Emeli Sande, and you can easily tell if your a fan of her. ‘Trouble’ doesn’t really sound like anything Leona would put out, but having said that, it’s not a bad song.The added feature of Childish is a bit random, but I guess she is going for some street cred. When it comes down to it, she has an amazing voice, just not the right emotion behind it to pull off a dark song long this.

Good song, but if Emeli Sande would have kept it to herself, she would have slayed it.

NEW MUSIC : Ciara – Livin It Up

Ciara attempts the much needed comeback that she has been waiting for, and she begins with the release of ‘Livin It Up’, which doesn’t really sound like her kind of genre at all. ‘Livin It Up’ is more pop than R&B but it is catchy, and I guess you could say it has crossover appeal. I think everyone agrees that we all miss the old Ciara, and even with more recent releases like ‘Gimme Dat’ and ‘Sweat’, but to me this is just ok. She might be able to chart with this song, but nothing spectacular.

It’s a cute attempt.

NEW MUSIC: Cassie – Balcony [Ft. Young Jeezy]

Cassie releases her first single off her upcoming mixtape Rock-A-Bye Baby titled ‘Balcony’. We all know Cassie isn’t the vocalist, but she has built a reputation in the underground world for her sick beats, and her unique and plain vocals. Just like on this track, her vocals don’t really go anywhere but some how it works for her. This tune isn’t the best, it really leaves you wanting more, but I think this mixtape could actually be quite good.

Anyway, take a listen below

NEW MUSIC: Rochelle Jordan – Pressure


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I have been a fan of RoJo for quite some time now, she is doing something a lot of people are not, and that is releasing some good R&B music. You can’t deny the Aaliyah comparisons, but even with that she manages to have her own spin on things and it is amazing. Rochelle just released her LP titled Pressure. I haven’t given the whole thing a listen yet, but knowing her music she hasn’t failed me yet.

Take a listen below to the title track off the FREE LP, and go download and spread the music!

NEW MUSIC: Chris Lake & Jareth – Stand Alone

I have been a bit picky with the kind of dance music I listen to, but this track has been a long time coming. One of my favorites Jareth is accompanied by Chris Lake in this absolute smash ‘Stand Alone’. I first heard of Jareth after her release of ‘Pathway‘ and that track is still on repeat.

I have to say she sounds perfect over a hard hitting beat like this, and her unique vocals just add exactly whats needed. Jareth is definitely one to watch out for!

NEW MUSIC: Ellie Goulding – Hangin’ On [Ft. Tinie Tempah]

2 of my favorite UK artists have joined together to cover Active Child’s ‘Hangin’ On’ and its absolutely beautiful. The original version is just as good, but I actually prefer this cover for once. Ellie Goulding just adds a kind of mysterious vibe and soothing touch to it with her unique vocals. Accompanied by Tinie’s verse, this track is definitely one of my favorites.

In other Goulding news, she has set a date for her new album ‘Halcyon’  for October 8th, and her single ‘Anything Could Happen’ is set for a September 30th release. The world is not ready for this new album

NEW MUSIC: Mariah Carey – Triumphant [Ft. Rick Ross & Meek Mill]

Mariah Carey attempts a comeback with her new single featuring Rick Ross and Meek Mill. To me, Mariah is pretty much done with her music career, and this song proves it for me, I thought she might have some left but after listening to this single I don’t have much confidence in her anymore. The single is boring and doesn’t do much considering she is one of the best vocalists of our time, well at least she used to be.  The single basically sounds like it is a Rick Ross and Meek Mill song, and she is doing the chorus. She might be able to gain some kind of momentum seeing as she is now an American Idol judge, but that is all she has going for her right now.

Sorry Mariah, your done if this is the best you can do.