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Mariah Carey's new video for "I'll Be Loving You Long Time"

Jewel: Perfectly Clear [Album Review]

Jewel is the only "pop" (and I use that term very loosely) artist of late that I was actually very happy to hear was going to put out a country record. Anytime you jump that very distinctive anything but country to country line it's a huge career risk. Jewel knows any genre hopping can bite in you in the ass from experience, let us not forget her not so well received (but I thought enjoyable) "0304" dance album. So...an attempt at country, for her, took balls.

"Perfectly Clear" is no "Pieces Of You" or "This Way", but in compassion to the other records she has put out in the last decade, "Perfectly Clear" is far and away the direction she should be heading into. Her delicate high voice sounds right at home with a pretty country melody, while her husky lower register is amazing when paired with a steel guitar. Her folky indie style just transitioned beautifully into the country market, and I am sure she will be a hit with country radio.

A highlight of "Perfectly Clear" comes in a cover "2 Become 1" which was originally recorded for her dance album "0304". That was actually one of my favorite songs off of "0304" and I always wondered why she never released it as a single, now I can see why. The country version she did of the song is EVEN BETTER than the original. The steel guitars and acoustics add so much to the mood of the song, making it perfectly executed this time around.

Another track favorite of mine was "Loved By You" (A Cowboy Waltz) that sounded very old west as Jewel showed off both her high and low vocal register as she slid effortlessly through the chorus "I don't wanna be loved by anybody but you". She then closed the song with a beautiful yodeling harmony, the first yodeling she's ever recorded.

Kerli - Walking On Air

What do you get when you mix a little splash of Bjork with a dash of Gwen Stefani now simmer that with a bit of Evanesance and add just a touch of darkness from Rob Zombie you get Kerli.  This Estonian born singer is bringing you her own unique blend of shock electro-pop.  Her video of "Walking On Air" is just now starting to take off and I think it will be a big hit for the summer.  I'm personally looking forward to an excellent remix of this song.  The video is so intriguing and so visually well done that it immerses you into Kerli's World.  You can check out more of Kerli at her Myspace Page and watch for her album entitled Love Is Dead which is set for release on July 8th.  Keep an eye out for more from this Estonian Pop Princess... of Darkness that is...

Kerli - Walking On Air (Official Video)

Katy Perry "One Of The Boys" Hear it HERE!!

There's a listening party going on all day today of Katy Perry's just released album One of the Boys here:

http://music.aol.com/songs/new_releases_full_cds?defaultTab=2

It's going to be HUGE! We love some Katy Perry!! Give it a listen and tell us what you think.

**Also if you are on of the first 50 people to purchase Katy's new album today at the Virgin Megastore in NYC this morning, you will receive a wristband that will grant you access to Katy's album release party tonight hosted by Perez Hilton and featuring a performance by Miz Katy Perry!!**

We so wish we lived in New York City right now. So exciting!

New Kids On The Block's New Video

New Kids on The Block have premiered their first new video over a decade. Don't know how we feel about this song...eh'. Yes we do, we don't really care for it, but here it is anyway. NKOTB's "Summertime" We could be totally wrong about the song though...what do you think?

New Jewel!

Jewel's newest single "I Do". We love it, what do you think? (P.S. That handsome cowboy is Jewel's real life boyfriend, rodeo man Ty Murray. Such cuteness!)

Jewel: Perfectly Clear

Stream Jewel's new Country album "Perfectly Clear" here: http://www.iheartmusic.com/cc-common/ondemand/player.html?apid=4219&mid=183579

Beautiful!

Jessica Simpson: Come On Over

Is it just me, or is this song terrible? Maybe Jessica shouldn't have embraced those country roots...You decide: Jessica Simpson's "Come On Over"

Click here to give it a listen: http://www.wqik.com/pages/js_firstlisten.html

Pork & Beans

Weezer's new video for "Pork and Beans" this has officially made my day! Yaaay for new Weezer!!

Love Is Gone, David Guetta & Chris Willis

This video is craziness. The song is crazy good. Let me know what you think! David Guetta and Chris Willis: Love is Gone