Showing posts with label Saucy's Music Review. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Saucy's Music Review. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 28, 2007

COMMON DRIVIN ME WILD FT LILY ALLEN-Music Review




Brief Intro: Song Drivin' Me Wild is the third single off of Common's album Finding Forever. The Billboard-success album has catapulted rapper Common to the top of his game,making him a sought-after rap MC.

First Thought:Lily Allen and Lauren London-hot

Video Review:Love the video and its simple yet engaging story lines. Lauren London is the perfect lady for the role;i couldn't picture anyone else playing her role.


Driving Me Wild Lyrics

Music Review:"Love is not a mystery,it's everything." Hmm..interesting lyrics,Common. I am not at all sure as to what that means because i have always believed Love to be a mystery,but maybe it's not. Love it!Kudos to Common for making me think-it's refreshing to see an artist put meaning into his work. British singer and songwriter Lily Allen and Common Pair up nicely in this duet.
Rating:4.5 Hershey Kisses

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

PRETTY RICKY LOVE LIKE HONEY-Music Review


Brief Intro:Pretty Ricky is an American R&B/hip-hop group made up of brothers Diamond Blue "Baby Blue" Smith, Spectacular Blue Smith, Tavion La'Corey "Slick'Em" Mathis, and Marcus Ramone "Pleasure" Cooper. They are notable for releasing several popular singles, such as "Grind With Me", "Your Body", "Juicy", "Nothing But A Number", "On the Hotline", "Push It Baby", and "Love Like Honey. The group exploded in the music industry back in 1997, following the footsteps from their father, Joseph "Bluestar" Smith, and continue to make success for more than 7 years---Wikepedia



First Thought:"You gotta make the sex cry?"(lol)

Video Review:
What the fudge is going on here? You all know that i love sweets, hence the Konfections(sweets)in SaucyKonfections. Anyway, Pretty Ricky is saying all the right words to me,"honey,"ice cream",but what the fudge is going on with this low-budget video? All the yellow is blinding my eyes. Wow,there's not much i can say about the video except that it speaks for itself.

Love Like Honey Lyrics
Song Review:"Got to make the sex crrrrrrrrry. What? I was almost embarrassed to put up these words, but it goes to show that you do not need to be a good writer to be a success in this industry.Marvin Gaye, you guys are not and you are certainly not Jodeci! The beat sounds like a recycled tune from the Jodeci Era so may be that is why the song may stick in some people's heads.

Overall Rating:3 Hershey Kisses(i got some laughs from the video;they at least deserve a 3)

Wednesday, August 8, 2007

AKON SORRY BLAME IT ON ME VIDEO-Music Review





First Thought :wow,an apology song turned hit.
Video Review: This video,in my opinion, is ingenious in that Akon was able to depict exactly the lyrics of the song. I am impressed because every stanza of "Sorry Blame It On Me" matches almost perfectly the scenes in the video. In addition, i find it interesting that he didn't have to be really present in the video for his point to be made;the actors played each role perfectly.

Song Review: No one can deny that Akon is creative. How did a song of apology turn into a hit? As far as I am aware, Akon wrote "Sorry Blame It On Me" to respond to all those who questioned his actions of late. The lyrics are straight to the point and address any questions of how Akon might have felt during this trying time in his life. I must admit that i,too,was disappointed to learn about the 14-year-old girl situation,but i must admit,i cannot fully blame Akon. "How was he to know that she was underage?" The saying goes,it takes two to tango.
Overall Rating:Ingenious words and video 4.5 Hershey Kisses
In case you didn't know the lyrics to "Sorry Blame It On Me,"here they are:

Akon Lyrics

Thursday, August 2, 2007

WILL.I.AM I GOT IT FROM MY MAMA(lyrics and video)-Saucy's Review



First Thought:Had to go all the way to Brazil for that?
Video Review:Beautiful girls frolicking on the beach,that is certainly a video concept that is unheard of.On a whole, I am disappointed with this video. Do not get me wrong,the lyrics itself"I Got It From My Mama" do not allow for much direction,nonetheless i was expecting so much from this music veteran.
Song review

href="http://www.metrolyrics.com/i-got-it-from-my-mama-lyrics-will-i-am.html" title="I Got It From My Mama Lyrics">I Got It From My Mama Lyrics

"Baby,tell me where did you get that body from..I got it from my Mama" My humps part two,that is all i have to say. I am looking for something more innovative,Will.I.Am. I understand that your upcoming album "Songs about Girls(being released September 25th)is about women and such ,but couldn't we do better that "I Got It From My Mama?"

Overall Rating:3 Hershey Kisses

Monday, July 30, 2007

EVE GIVE IT TO YOU FEATURING SEAN PAUL(lyrics&Video)



Brief Intro:Give It To You is rapper Eve's second single off her album Here I am slated to be released on September 18th. This reggae influenced track features reggae artist Sean Paul.

First Thought:Well, her dance moves aren't as bad as usual?

Video Review: Looks like Eve and Sean Paul had a lot of fun making this video for it comes out as very fun video. I can see that there is an island theme prevalent; the video director did his job very well.


Give It To You Lyrics

Song Review:"Give it To Me..." Lyrics are simple yet straight to the point. With that infectious beat and lyrics, you can't really dislike this song.You just probably won't love it.
Overall rating:4 Hershey Kisses

Tuesday, July 24, 2007

J HOLIDAY BED VIDEO AND LYRICS-Saucy's Review






Brief Intro:"Bed" is J Holiday's second single off of his upcoming album Back Of My Lac,due for release October 2nd.The Washington,D.C. native calls his music "street soul" and says that he is trying to show that R&B music is "more than dance music." Bed ,which is written by Dream and Tricky Stewart, the duo responsible for Rihanna's "Umbrella" hit,is surely going to take J.Joliday to the top of the R&B charts.

First Thought:Love this song
Video Review:Love the video because as "sexy" as the song is,J Holiday makes sure to keep it PG13.Love it I love to see creativity in an artist,hence the term "arist." Did you catch the ending of the video?So sweet!

Bed Lyrics
Song Review:Great Lyrics and such an infectious beat.The R&b crooner's song reminds me of Usher,Marvin Gaye,Akon,and Maxwell(the begining of the song)all rolled up in one. "I'mma put you to bed,bed,bed...."

Overall Rating:5 Hershey Kisses

Saturday, July 21, 2007

RIHANNA PLEASE DON'T STOP MUSIC-Saucy's Music Review



First Thought:Michael Jackson strikes again.
Video ReviewNot liking this video. I understand the concept behind the video,but this is definitely a low budget video and apparently the video director must have been that little kid in the beginning of the clip.
Song Review: Love this song;how could anyone go wrong with a recyled Michael Jackson beat?You just can't go wrong. "Please Don't Stop the Music." Great catchy lyrics,too.

Don’t Stop the Music Lyrics

Overall Rating:4 hershey Kisses

Wednesday, July 11, 2007

KEYSHIA COLE LET IT GO LYRICS AND VIDEO-Saucy's Music Review


Brief Intro: Let It Go is Keyshia Cole's new single off her upcoming album "Just Like You" due for release in September. Rappers Lil' Kim and Missy Elliot make cameos on this Biggie Smalls' inspired track.

First thought:Lil Kim and Missy Elliott-an all-star cameo.

Video Reiew: When i first watched the video, i thought:this video isn't at all original and it is kind of boring. After i thought about the concept behind the video(letting go and having fun like going to a club),i appreciated the song and video a little bit more.

Let It Go Lyrics
Song Review: It took a while for me to like this song,but now i love it. I like this song more for the lyrics than anything else. For the ladies, i know that a lot of us can relate to what Keyshia Cole is saying in the lyrics of the song.Keyshia's message to us is to "let it Go,"in the literal sense to "let it go" and just have fun like going out clubbing with some friends. At the same time,Keyshia is telling us to "Let {him}Go" because eventhough you wanna make it work,he doesn't want to make it work.
Overall Rating: Great Lyrics,catchy beat 4 Hershey Kisses

KANYE WEST STRONGER VIDEO AND LYRICS-Saucy's Music Review



First Thought:Finally,Cassie doing what she does best-modeling.
Brief Intro: Kanye West has a new album,Graduation, due out in August. Song titled "Stronger" is Kanye's second single off of the Graduation cd.
Video Review: As far as the video goes,i am loving the video. It's innovative when compared to other music videos we have seen of late. It's futuristic appeal matches the song very well.


Stronger Lyrics

Song Review: There are times that I feel that Kanye West is a bit overrated-this would be one of those times. I like the beat,it is a recyled beat(Daft Punk's "Harder,Better,Stronger,Faster"),but a catchy beat nontheless. But what is Kanye West actually saying in this song? The lyrics to this song do not show that Kanye West is growing as an artist.
Overall rating:3.5 Hershey Kisses

Tuesday, July 3, 2007

T.I Vs T.I.P Album Review-Saucy's Review


T.I vs T.I.P is rapper T.I's fifth studio album. Fifth?Yes,fifth. Listening to this latest album,one would not know that this is T.I's fifth album because for a veteran,T.I does not deliver as he should. After listening to all 16 tracks, I was disappointed to learn that there are about only two songs that carry a little weight:"Big Sh*t Poppin" and "You Know What It Is."

T.I. describes T.I vs T.I.P as being a "competition with himself" because there are no other artists that can compete with him-yes,T.I claims he is that good. Don't get me wrong,i like the concept of the album where an artist battles with his alter ego,but i was expecting so much from the self-proclaimed "King of the South." Is T.I doing anything lyrically,you ask? As usual, TI talks about money and how nobody has as much money as he does.How original. 50 cent along with so many other rappers make the same claims. T.I, I don't know what it is,but your Sh*t ain't poppin.

Ms Kelly Rowland Album Review-Saucy's Review



Ms.Kelly Rowland is back with a new album appropriately titled, "Ms Kelly." This album is Kelly's second album to date ever since Destiny's Child parted ways.Get the track listings below and listen to entire album HERE

Love-Another Love song titled Love. Really original
Better Without You-Like the lyrics,like the tempo and what she is doing with her voice
This is love-hmm.. Another love ballad?Wonder who she is talking about.
Like this-A hit and will be a favorite on the album
Still in Love With My EX-Have i already heard this song on this album?All the slow songs sound the same.
The Show-Tempo is too much like still In Love With EX and Tank adds nothing to the song
Every Thought Is You-*sigh*If i have to hear the same tempo again..
Flashback-Well,that's beter,something different.Everyone will be able to relate to this song
Work-Up-tempo, sounds like the beat used for rapper Nelly's...What is the name of that song?
Ghetto-Ms kelly Rowland doesn't use her voice to the fullest on this track.
Comeback-Will be a second favorite on the album.Guess what? " Come Back" is going to be Ms. Kelly's second single.

Overall not a bad album. After listening to the entire album, you will notice that only a few songs stand out:"Like This","Comeback," "Flashback's,"Work,"to name a few. The problem with Ms. Kelly's album is that there are too many slow ballads mixed with the occasional up-tempo songs.Sometimes the listener finds himself being drowned with slow ballad songs that all pretty much sound the same.Nevertheless,kudos to Ms.Kelly for trying to step out of the shadows of Beyonce....Destiny's Child.Kelly's album drops today July 3rd.

Monday, July 2, 2007

AMERIE GOTTA WORK(lyrics,video)-SAUCY'S REVIEW





First Thought:1 Thing part 2

Brief Intro:Gotta Work is Amerie's newest single off of her Because I Love It cd,her third album to date.

Video Review:Visually, Amerie is a site to behold.Her beauty coupled with some simple dance moves,and some sexy wardrobe makes for a visually enticing video. The video is somewhat reminicent of her 1 Thing video and so i have dubbed Gotta Work as 1 Thing part2. The video is mediocre at best,if you like looking at beautiful women strut in a video, then this is the video for you.

Gotta Work Lyrics

Song Review:I love the lyrics to this song. I am loving the message that Amerie wants to get across."Sometimes there's gonna pain like this...sometimes you gotta work hard for it." I think that we can all agree that vocally Amerie isn't as strong as say singer Beyonce,for example. Nevertheless her raspy voice in conjunction with some infectious beats usually makes for a good catchy song. I must say that i am not loving"Gotta Work" and it sounds too much like the go-go-beat-driven 1 Thing. 1 thing was a much better song and therefore Gotta Work falls short in my opinion.
Overall rating:3.5/5 Hershey kisses

Monday, June 25, 2007

Chris Brown Wall To Wall( entire Video and Lyrics)-Saucy's Review



First Thought:Michael Jackson Thriller part 2

Brief Intro:Wall to Wall is off of Chris Brown's sophomore album"Exclusive" due on August 28th.

Video Review:This video was definitely inspired by Michael Jackson's Thriller. Check out the beginning scenes and the red jacket that he is wearing. Remind you of any other video that you have seen? I am liking the video-i can tell that a lot of work was put into. Although this is not an original idea,the video is orignal and Chris Brown as always gives us some great dance moves-I love all of the matrix type moves.



Wall To Wall Lyrics

Song Review:I don't hear nothing but ladies calling
Im trynna get one of ballers
but they keep coming from wall to wall
They up in here
wall to wall
I don't hear nothing but ladies calling

Really catchy lyrics and great beat. This song will be a hit. The only thing that i am probably not a big fan of is the content of the song. Could we get another topic for a young man who appeals to thirteen-year-old girls?

Overall Rating:4.5 Hershey Kisses

Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Rihanna Shut Up and Drive lyrics and video-Saucy's Review



First thought:wow,sexually explicit lyrics.
Brief Intro:Shut Up and Drive is Rihanna's second single of her Good Girl Gone Bad album.


Video Review: The video is fine for what the song is:a song filled with a whole lot of sexual innuendos. On that note, i can compare this video to Aaliyah's "Rock the Boat" video. Instead of a boat,Rihanna opted to use cars.


Shut Up and Drive Lyrics

Song Review: The song like i said,is filled with a whole lot of sexual innuendos
Can you handle the curves, can you run all the lights.
If you can baby boy, than we can go all night.
Cause it´s zero to sixty in three point five
Baby you got the keys.
Now shut up and drive, drive, drive.
Shut up and drive, drive, drive
Those were just a few lines from the song. If you want to get the rest,then read the lyrics above. I like that the beat is different:it has some rock-n-roll influences. However,this is still not my favorite song from the album. I love "Rehab."

Overall Rating:Overall a 3.5 Hershey Kisses

Monday, June 18, 2007

Timbaland The Way I Are ft Keri Hilson(listen and get Lyrics)-Saucy's Review






First Thought:The guy in the cream suit looks just like Timbaland!


Brief Intro: The Way I Are is off of Timbaland's new album Timbalnd Presents Shock Value .The song features labelmates rapper D.O.E,singer/writer Keri Hilson,and Timbo's brother Sebastian(so the guy in the cream suit is Timbo's brother!)

Video Review:Not much to review about the video because apparently,the video director wasn't at all inspired to direct. Soccer players? What does that have to do with this song?


Timbaland Lyrics

Song Review:"I like you just the way you are." Love the song and lyrics. Great Timbo beat;my only probelm is that nowadays, a lot of Timbalands beats are sounding recycled. The beat to this song sounds like a Justin Timberlake's "Sexy Back" remix.

Overall Rating:4 Hershey Kisses

Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Sarah Connor and Ne-yo Sexual Healing(listen,get video and lyics)-Saucy's Review





Brief Intro: Sarah Connor is a German Pop singer whose birthday is this very day! She turns 27 ?today(i think somebody made an error with the age.She looks at least 33.)Her new album Soulicious from which this song,"Sexual Healing" originates,features R&B singer Ne-yo. To read more on Sarah's biography, go to AskMen. You can get the lyrics below(but do you really need the lyrics?This is a re-make of a Marvin Gaye classic.)

First Thought:Sexual Chocolate!
Video Review:Who is that guy in the video?Yummy!Would Marvin Gaye have approved of the graphic nature of this video?It is a sexual video,but it suits the song perfectly well.



Song Review:I don't think any of us need the lyrics to sexual healing. I did like that this song was done as a duet.Neyo's voice comes in strong,Sarah Connor,not so much. She pulls in at the end,though.

Overall Rating:I prefer Marvin Gaye's sexual healing but the duet gets 4 Hershey kisses

Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Fabolous From Nothin To Somethin-Saucy's Review

Fabolous' Fourth album "From Nothin To Somethin" debuts today. You can listen to the full album below and make your own judgements as to whether this cd is worth buying.



I personally feel that this album isn't one of Fabolous'best.Not a Fabulous album Fabolous! Honestly, I fell asleep listening to his slow-Mason Betha flows.If it weren't for the all-star cameos(Jay z,Rihanna, and Ne-yo, to name a few), this album would be "nothin." I could only find two songs worth listening to: "You Make Me Better" featuring Neyo and "Brooklyn" featuring Jay-z.Watch the "You Make Better" video below and get the lyrics, too.





Sunday, June 10, 2007

TAMIA "ME" FROM ALBUM BETWEEN FRIENDS-Saucy's Review



Brief Intro: Tamia's first single "Me' from her fourth album, "Between Friends," has debuted.Watch, listen, and get the lyrics below-just beautiful.
First thought: Empowering song
Video Review: Love the video. Simple yet we understand how the video fits in with the song. I absolutley loved the ending.Just wonderful the ending was and i suspected that Tamia was hiding something: Tamia Hill is pregnant-She and husband Grant Hill are expecting their second child!




Song Review:" And her name is me...She loves me more than you'll ever know." Beautiful empowering lyrics. I love the words of this song and the song itself is an uplifting ballad,very reminiscent of "There is a stranger in my House."

Overall Rating:4.5 Hershey Kisses

Wednesday, June 6, 2007

Akon Throws kid at Kfest concert;Dj Khaled We takin Over Review

Akon is in the news again and this time it is for throwing a kid in a crowd. Apparently Akon became upset after a young boy threw an object at the rapper. Akon became a bit mad and requested that his bodyguards get hold of the young boy. Once the singer got hold of the boy,he hurled him into an audience of cheering fans. Yes, he has done it again. Rapper Akon is in the news and is being investigated not for humping a girl on stage,but for hurling a boy into an audience. You can watch the clip below.

You can watch another angle Here.



Song Title:We Takin' Over featuring Dj Khaled,T.I,Rick Ross,Birdman,Lil Wayne,Fat Joe and of course Akon

First thought:Hip-hop Heavyweights

Video Review:Hot video. There's nothing more i can say:it is what it is.




Song Review: I love "We Takin Over", but like all songs with great beats,sometimes the great beat drowns out the not so great lyrics. Well, i listened to the song and i read the lyrics and i was sad to learn that as usual, our rappers have nothing better to talk about than cars,women also referred to as "hoes",jewelry and guns. When are we going to change,people? I swear, the best verse was Akon's. I mean what is happening with hip-hop music? Somebody give me an answer.
Overall Rating: Great beat,bad lyrics. I give it 3.5/5 Hershey kisses(the beat alone would get 4.5 Hershey Kisses.)



Akon,Akon. What can i say? I am sad because i like Akon. I think he adds a lot of flavor to the R&B and Hip-Hop scene,but he seems to always be in the news nowadays. Why,Akon? Lettin Money get to you? Remember how you suffered to get to where you 're at now? Don't ruin your reputation as a great artist to silly antics.

Tuesday, June 5, 2007

T-PAIN EPIPHANY AND RIHANNA GOOD GIRL GONE BAD-listen,get tracks and Saucy's Review









T-Pain and Rihanna's album both come out today. For T-pain, this will be his sophomore album and for Rihanna,her third. Both artists have been climbing the charts with Rihanna's Umbrella and T-pains Shawty Snappin single. Will their albums live up to the hype? Well listen for yourself. I have provided you with the full album track listings and songs for Ms. fenty as well Mr. Najim. If you love their albums, then by all means go and purchase them. Onto the reviews.

Rihanna Robyn Fenty:
Well, i said it once before and i will say it again."Rehab" is one of the best songs on the album. I could listen to that song over and over again. I think almost everyone would like this song(Beautiful lyrics and a great beat.) I also enjoyed listening to "Don't Stop The Music-maybe because it uses Micheal Jackson's Wanna be startin something beat. "Sell me candy isn't bad either(you know i love candy and sweets.) There is that Mad cobra "flex" sample titled "Say It". Finally, there's the Good Girl Gone Bad track which i found myself rocking to . All, in all a pretty good album. There's a lot pop,rock,and r&b fusion happening on this cd and it shows that the young Barbadian is trying to do something different with her music.


T-pain Faheem Najim
What can I say about T-pain that I haven't said before? He is definitely adding flavor to the R&B scene and I love his style.I don't,however,like the fact that he always talks about strippers,bars,and clubs.I must say that i do like a few tracks on his album, though. Who doesn't like Shawty Snappin(Buy You A Drank)? Well, i love that song and i like "Bartender" as well."Buy you a drink" from the "Bartender" and get you "Tipsy"(that's how you got your wife,Tpain?)I also like "Church." Faheem claims that his music is hard and b and Church let's us know exactly what hard and b is. Finally he has a song called "HIV," a very profound song which makes you think. The first question that you will ask yourself is "does T-pain have HIV?"I don't think you'll ever know the answer from the song alone.Regardless,the HIV track will give everyone food for thought:wrap-it up people!Overall not a bad cd.