New Music--Thursday!!!!

Ok, Ok. I've been a little inconsistent and "New Music Monday" sounds better than "New Music Thursday," no doubt. I'll get on the ball next week.

Anyway, there are a couple of new songs that I'm actually excited about this week so lets get straight to it!

1st up:
RichGIRL- He Ain't Wit Me (Tho)
Wow, move over Electrik Red (I didn't really like you anyway) because these girls are like Destiny's Child pt. 2. From the Beyonce/Nicole Sherzinger hybrid lead singer to the Kelly Rowland look-a-like, to the J.Lo look-a-like to Ms. Thicky-cakes blondie to ...the other girl (lol), these girls have the look of fame and can blow (musically, haha...dirty minds).

The beat knocks, the video is fire, the singing is on point, the topic is relevant, the girls look good=urban hit and with good promotion cross-over appeal?

Verdict: A-

What do you guys think?

2nd Up:

T.I.- Hell of a Life 

Whatever You Like Pt. 2! I love it. It's got a great party vibe and is a familiar, yet not redundant, sound. T.I. barely ever disappoints and with this I am reminded why he is one of my favorite rappers.

This serves as one of the first official singles from the rerelease of double platinum "Paper Trail" due this summer. I'm not exactly sure how this will work as "Remember Me (ft. Mary J. Blige)" has already been sent to Rhythmic and Urban radios. Maybe this is going to Pop?

Anyway, great song.

Verdict: A-

3rd Up:
T.I. ft. Mary J. Blige-Remember Me
Ummmm...here's the other first official single from "Paper Trail" rerelease. It's "good"...but not great. It's been done before. I feel like this is Dead and Gone pt. 2, but I'm not as receptive of this as I am of "Hell of a Life."

Not a bad song tho, could be a grower. Lyrically, as always, T.I. is on point. The song is fittingly titled as he's off in jail currently as well. I guess I should stop being hard on the song.

Verdict: B+

4th Up:
Amerie-Why R U
Ok, so this ain't exactly NEW NEW, but it kinda went under the radar by me until recently. I mean, Amerie REALLY turned me off with that 1970s funk "Take Control" back in 2006 and I have to admit I'm kinda glad it flopped, lol. Cut it out wit the bullsh*t songs, Amerie. You're too pretty for that.

Anyway, this song is EXCELLENT. It restores her to her "Why Don't We Fall In Love" glory and should help her gain some of her urban audience back. I'm feelin' the old school vibe and the vocals on the hook send chills down my spine. It's just that good.

My only beef with the song is that the sound of the verses and the hook don't really mesh well. Maybe it's me listening too closely? Not sure.

Anyway...

Verdict: A-