Britney and Jay-Z are back from hiatus and Chris Brown has an Exclusive for you. We have reviews for the latest albums from these three stars!
Jay-Z is back from "retirement," can make anybody sound good. Blackout is a solid album, but is in no way genius. One can't help wonder what all these amazing producers could have done with an artist who was willing to put in a little effort of their own.
Britney Spears - Blackout Fun Facts 49624w
- This was Britney's first album since she released In the Zone in 2003.
- Britney's official website ran a competition for fans to vote on the album's title, but none of those names were used.
- Britney Spears' label has said the album's title is about "blacking out negativity and embracing life."
Britney Spears - Blackout Hot Tracks u18h
Gimme More; Why Should I be Sad; Break the Ice
Britney Spears - Blackout Rating:
irrepressible Chris manages to shine through on enough tracks to make this album worth a listen.
Chris Brown - Exclusive Fun Facts c3g6h
- Chris is going to be ing this album with "The Up Close and Personal Holiday Exclusive Tour" beginning November 23, 2007.
- T-Pain, will.i.am, and Scott Storch all worked as producers on Exclusive.
- Exclusive was originally supposed to be released in April 2007, but was pushed back until November.
Chris Brown - Exclusive Hot Tracks 1vp6d
Hold Up; Wall to Wall
Chris Brown - Exclusive Rating:pop-culture references razor sharp. Jay-Z is back on his game.
Jay-Z - American Gangster Fun Facts 4f392s
- Jay-Z originally said the album would include nine tracks, but in the end it included 15.
- Lil Wayne, Beanie Sigel and Pharrell make guest appearances on the album.
- Jay-Z samples dialogue from the movie American Gangster in the intro to this album.
Jay-Z - American Gangster Hot Tracks 1j22j
Roc Boys; American Dreamin'; Blue Magic
Jay-Z - American Gangster Rating:
