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[MP3] Lil Wayne - Hot Revolver
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Here is the DJ-less version of Weezy F. Baby's 'Hot Revolver' which was leaked onto the net a couple of months back, technically making it his true first Rock song. This track might or might not be featured on his upcoming Rock debut album Rebirth, set to be released on April 7th, but either way, it's a really good song. No doubt different, but very good nonetheless.

What do YOU think?

P.S.: The track does seem to be cut short at the end, so I can't really confirm whether or not it's the full version...

[MP3] Lil Wayne - Prom Queen

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Sooo, this is Weezy F. Baby's new sound? Kanye doesn't look so crazy now, does he? This track was announced to "debut on the Internet right after a live stream of his concert in San Diego on January 27," (MTV) but I guess the leakers couldn't wait that long... 'Prom Queen' is the first single off Wayne's seventh studio album, which was initially supposed to be the re-release of his triple-platinum selling album, dubbed Tha Carter III: The Rebirth. Plans have changed and only the Rebirth stuck around as final title for his upcoming, all-rock, all-Auto-Tune album, set to be released on April 7th.

From my part, I am totally down with whatever Wayne seems to be trying to create, if only because I have the utmost respect for artists that aren't afraid of reinventing themselves and experimenting with new sounds. I was the only one that I know who bought 808s & Heartbreak, and I loved every single track. I just think that it will be MUCH harder for Wayne to sell his new rock sound than it was for Kanye to sell his new R&B sound. I haven't even looked or asked around and I already hear 90% of the blogger fans of so-called 'real hip-hop' (whatever that may be) hating on Weezy, so he really needs to make sure that his new album spawns at least two or three successful singles à la 'Love Lockdown' or 'Heartless'.

And to the haters, I say this: As much I understand how hard it must be for you to think outside the box, know that at this point, Lil Wayne (obviously) doesn't give a shit about anything that you might think. I mean, just listen to the track, he really isn't even considering his hardcore hip-hop fan base with this new direction.

What do YOU think of 'Prom Queen'?

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I'm back. Maybe not quite just yet. Will explain my absence in a later post. Some changes to come as well. I missed all of you :'(

[MP3] Ne-Yo - Mad
(Co-prod. by Stargate & Ne-Yo)
This is one of my favorite tracks off his excellent third album Year Of The Gentleman, which is in stores now.
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I'd also like to dedicate this song to my good friend FRED; I know that sometimes the going gets rough, and you are someone that is very easily agitated into saying hurtful things and letting go of your emotions, and I just want to tell you that it's ok :) We all know that you are as emotional as a cow on her way to the meat factory and we accept that unfortunate reality! So don't be Mad. Douche. [/eye-watering moment]

[MP3] Nu Jerzey Devil - Different Girls feat. Lil Wayne
(Prod. by Nu Jerzey Devil)
Nu Jerzey Devil is one of the official DJs/artists signed on to The Game's label The Black Wall Street Records. Weezy F. Baby spits a hot verse on this one!

[MP3] Lil Wayne - Red Magic feat. The Game
(Prod. by Cool & Dre)
Alright, now we're talking! The Drought is Over Part Six will likely be one of the hottest mixtapes of 2008, and here is one of the more anticipated tracks that has been on everybody's Wanted list ever since its short snippet leaked. The beat samples 2Pac's classic 'To Live & Die in L.A.' and features the L.A.X. man himself.
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[MP3] T-Pain - Chopped & Skrewed [Remix] feat. R. Kelly [DJ Shouts]
(Prod. by T-Pain)
The Pied Piper of R&B gets on the remix, jumping on the Auto-Tune for the occasion. Very hot remix, definitely worth the download.
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[MP3] Lil Wayne - Best Thing Yet [DJ Shouts]
(Prod. by Deezle)
The Drought Is Over Part 6 is definitely gearing up to bring the heat. Will have it up as soon as possible!

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[BONUS MP3] Jim Jones - Swagger From Us feat. Lil Wayne, NOE & Twista
(Prod. by Chink Santana)
Here's a bonus track off the Dipset Capo's upcoming album Pray For Reign, currently scheduled to come out on January 20th 2009. When it was first announced that Jim Jones would be recording a diss track about Jay-Z and T.I. using their 'Swagga Like Us' beat, everybody was going crazy. Turned out to be meh...

Here's some new Lil Wayne for all of you to enjoy, although its heavily DJ tagged at the beginning. Not sure whether it's off the upcoming The Drought Is Over Part 6, or Tha Carter III: The Rebirth, but its most likely the latter because Weezy F. Baby had mentioned that he wanted to experiment with rock sounds on that one.

[MP3] Lil Wayne - Hot Revolver [DJ Shouts]
My kind of Weezy. I was a bit disappointed by Dedication 3, but then 'Eat You Alive' and this one surfaced, and that reassured me a bit.
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01. Say You Will
02. Welcome To Heartbreak feat. Kid Cudi
03. Heartless
04. Amazing feat. Young Jeezy
05. Love Lockdown
06. Paranoid feat. Mr. Hudson
07. RoboCop
08. Street Lights
09. Bad News
10. See You In My Knightmares feat. Lil Wayne
11. Coldest Winter
12. Pinocchio Story (Freestyle Live From Singapore)

FINALLY! 808s & Hearbreak is here! This is in my opinion one of the candidates for ALBUM OF THE YEAR. Kanye West is truely an innovator, an originator, and I expect 808s to have a huge impact on the game, as long as it sells. That's why you need to do yourself a favor, and, come November 24th, go out and buy a retail copy. Support innovation, support creativity, support Kanyeezy!

(I know I said to go out and buy Ludacris' Theater of the Mind, but if I only had the chance to pick one, I wouldn't even consider it: 808s & Heartbreak wins, and that is, even though Luda's album is FIRE.)

Get it right HERE!
(No password)

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Please keep in mind that these songs and albums are for promotional and personal use only, and should be deleted after 24 hours.

Yours truly,

T•[REC]

01. Intro
(Prod. by The Runners)
02. Undisputed (Co-Starring Floyd Mayweather
(Prod by. Don Cannon)
03. Wish You Would (Co-Starring T.I.)
(Prod. by DJ Toomp)
04. One More Drink (Co-Starring T-Pain)
(Prod. by Trackmasters)
05. Call Up The Homies (Co-Starring The Game & Rashad)
(Prod. by Clinton Sparks)
06. Southern Gangsta (Co-Starring Rick Ross, Playaz Circle & Ving Rhames)
(Prod. by StreetRunner)
07. Everybody Hates Chris (Co-Starring Chris Rock)
(Prod. by Don Cannon)
08. What Them Girls Like (Co-Starring Chris Brown & Sean Garrett)
(Prod. by Darkchild)
09. Nasty Girl (Co-Starring Plies)
(Prod. by Swizz Beatz)
10. Contagious (Co-Starring Jamie Foxx)
(Prod. by Scott Storch)
11. Last Of A Dying Breed (Co-Starring Lil Wayne)
(Prod. by Wyldfyer)
12. MVP
(Prod. by DJ Premier)
13. I Do It For Hip Hop (Co-Starring Nas & Jay-Z)
(Prod. by Wyldfyer)
14. Do The Right Thang (Co-Starring Common & Spike Lee)
(Prod. by 9th Wonder)

Holy fuck, this album is CHOCK-FULL of features (13 out of 14 tracks), but this is one SOLID effort by Luda, so if you are a fan, you NEED this album in your collection. Download away! And if you like what you hear, then please make sure to cop a retail copy this monday (November 24th) when Theater of the Mind comes out in stores!

Get it right HERE!
(Password is TATW, capitals)

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Please keep in mind that these songs and albums are for promotional and personal use only, and should be deleted after 24 hours.

Yours truly,

T•[REC]

This is a new Lil Wayne that I've been waiting for for quite some time now, but it's finally leaked! It's a track off the upcoming mixtape The Drought Is Over Part Six: The Reincarnation, and I've always been a fool for the Drought series so I'm lookin forward to this one... What a sick lookin cover.

[MP3] Lil Wayne - Eat You Alive [DJ Shouts]
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P.S.: As for my updates, the 'drought' should be over soon, my laptop will be home any day now so patience!

(Official album cover)

[MP3] Britney Spears - Kill The Lights
(Prod by. Danja & Jim Beanz)
I think we should expect a very successful comeback for the Princess of Pop. Her first single 'Womanizer' has had a healthy run to the top of the charts, but mainly, her public image has cleaned up to an extreme. Here is a new song, 'Kill The Lights', off her upcoming album Circus, which will go head-to-head with Akon's Freedom on December 2nd.

[MP3] Akon - Beautiful feat. Colby O'Donis & Kardinal Offishall
(Prod. by Akon & Jaylien 2010)

An unfinished version of this track has been available for a few tracks, minus the Colby O'Donis and Kardinal Offishall verses. This is a confirmed joint off Akon's upcoming Freedom (December 2nd) which I will make sure to pick up.
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[BONUS MP3] Akon - Right Now (Na Na Na) [Mike Rizzo Funk Generation Mix]
For all the DJs out there or simply if you like techno remixes of popular songs.

[MP3] R. Kelly - Love Lockdown [Remix] feat. Kanye West & Pharis
(Prod. by Kanye West)
The Pied Piper of R&B is trying real hard to leave all his legal troubles behind by dishing out banger after banger. He jumps on the Auto-Tune for this one, and offers his own rendition of Kanye West's top-charting single, with unknown artist Pharis. Fire.
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[MP3] T-Pain - Can't Believe It [Official Remix] feat. Justin Timberlake

(Prod. by T-Pain)
J.T. jumps on the Auto-Tune for this one! Expect a major T-Pain collaboration on Timberlake's next album...
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As a bonus, here are the best 'Can't Believe It' remixes that I have gathered up. I strongly suggest you check some of them out.

[BONUS MP3] 50 Cent - You Won't Believe It feat. T-Pain
(Prod. by T-Pain)
50 Cent on the Auto-Tune! Make sure you stick around till the end... He can be so arrogant sometimes, no wonder he's got so many enemies.

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[BONUS MP3] JoJo - Can't Believe It [Remix]
(Prod. by T-Pain)
This one took me by surprise, but it's definitely a solid effort from young JoJo.

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[BONUS MP3] Rock City - Can't Believe It [Remix]
(Prod. by T-Pain)
I promised a 'Rock City' musical update, and it's gonna come sooner or later, but until then, here is a sample of what they sound like.

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[BONUS MP3] T-Pain - Can't Believe It [Konvict Remix] feat. Akon & Kardinal Offishall
(Prod. by T-Pain)
I posted this a couple of days back when it first came out. Kardinal Offishal and Akon jump in for a beautiful Konvict family reunion.

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[BONUS MP3] Trey Songz - Better Believe It
(Prod. by T-Pain)
The 'Beat Killer' is in the building with this one! A 'Trey Songz' musical update to come as well, because this guy is too sick. Keep an eye out for Songz.

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