New Music out this Week

Soooooo......how did we really feel about the Whitney GMA performance? I love Whitney for being the legend that she is.  This wasn't her best performance, but she has been off the scene for 8 years.  If anyone stops doing their job for 8 years, then their first day back may be a little shaky.  I think we as fans forget that celebs are still human.  They are not perfect. And the main ones hating ain't never stepped on a stage in front of a crowd at all.  So kick rocks. 

I haven't heard her album and I'm not really sure if I wanna purchase it yet.  I mean I'll probably purchase it just because its Whitney, but we'll see.  I need to listen to the little snippets on iTunes and that'll make my final decision.  I wasn't feeling her first single too much, it seemed like a headliner for a Lifetime movie soundtrack.  As much as I need a little Lifetime chick flick in my life, I can do without the music. Lmao.

Is Whitney gonna be the same after all these years? No Bobby? And will the drug use have a permanent effect on her performance? I dont know..... I think she'll be fine.  Her performance showed that she still has it, but she needs to drink some tea or suck on a lemon or something.  She definately had a lot of energy.  Not to mention her footwork.  It reminded me of Tina at the end of "What's Love Got to do With it?" when they showed the real Tina performing in that white leather jumpsuit.

"Lady Love" by LeToya Luckett also came out this past week.  I got it off iTunes.  Its pretty good so far.  I haven't listened to it too much, but the first listen wasnt bad.  Normally I can tell if I'm going to be able to handle an album by the first listen.  Why did I not realize how old that song "Torn" truly is?  I never listened to her first album and I was looking at the playlist like "Where is Torn?" That song is like 3 years old Lmao.  LeToya has been really cute lately.  I'm proud of her for moving past the DC mess and building a name for herself.  Now we just gotta find LaTavia and Farrah and see what they are up too.  Actually you can leave Farrah where she is.  Lol.  Did y'all forget about Farrah? Yeah she was only on the scene for a few months. 

I had to put in this throwback photo of DC.  These were the days.  At the Bey concert when she took it back and sang "Bills, Bills, Bills", "Say My Name" etc. was one of the best parts of the show.  Ahhh, I would love to see a "REAL" DC reunion.  The original four, no Michelle, no Farrah.  Michelle is kewl, I actually like her, but let's be real.  She really didn't add much to the group. She would've been a better fit in a group like, let's say Mary, Mary.  Or maybe her and Yolanda Adams and CeCe Winans could've formed a group.  Michelle never struck me as a comfortable fit in DC. She seemed to be playing a role but it seemed to come natural to Bey and Kelly.  Speaking of Kelly, why did I just realize her real name was Kelandria? Now that's a name.  I have heard rumors of a DC3 reunion in 2010 once Bey finished her I Am tour.  We'll see.  Supposedly they owe Columbia another album.  They should do like the end of Dreamgirls and bring back all the original members.  And you see how on "The Temptations" the old members formed their own group and went out and sang the old Temp songs.  Maybe Latavia and Farrah should do that.  They could perform at the Ambassador or the Loft.  I'd go. Lmao. 

But back to LeToya, I like her album. Its pretty good. She's cute, no drama (so far), and I feel like she is finally being looked at as her own person not a ex member of DC.

And last but not least, Trey Songz's album just came out too.  He is so sexy.  For this reason, I will buy the album. Lol.  I havent bought it yet but I will.  Im so lazy, lately I've been just getting everything off iTunes instead of taking the trip to Target.  Trey has changed his sound a little bit to me.  He is way more trendy now.  "LOL :)"? Really? The thing that is crazy is that I actually like the song.  Hate to admit it, but I do.  "Succesful"? Its cool, not my fav.  I think my favorite Trey song of all time is "Can't Help but Wait".  When he breaks it down on that one part..."you should be rockin the latest in purses, bracelets, and watches, you're worth much more than an occasional I love you, Im thinking of you...." OMG! My shit!!! And damn right, I should be rocking the latest! Get it right. :)

I have always loved Trey Songz, even more after he cut off those god-awful braids.  He was the last dude that had braids that would even consider looking at twice. And thats a huge compliment.  Trust me. 

I must admit that I kinda lost a little respect for him after reading his Honey Magazine interview though.  He talked about having a girl in every city and catching an STD in his younger years.  I know this is how most celebs get down, but I don't wanna hear about it from their mouth.  Reading about it on YBF is one thing, but him saying it is another.  I wanna keep my image of him being a nice, respectful guy.  Not one that lands in a city and calls his jumpoff for the night.  Oh well. 

He just seems so much more urban, more mainstream. He used to have a more neo-soul look, sound. Not a groupie one. Maybe it was the braids. Lmao.


Well this was a busy week for the R&B industry, lets see how the sales do for these albums.  Next is Jay-Z (that I won't be buying) and Mariah. (Probably won't get that one either.)



Signing off.......MUAH