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Perhaps accurately representing the iPod generation, no one artist or genre dominated at the 2008 MTVu Woodie Awards, held last night (Nov. 12) at New York’s Roseland Ballroom.
Motion City Soundtrack kicked off the night by winning the video of the year Woodie for “It Had To Be You.” They were followed by indie rappers Atmosphere, [...]

Despite standout performances by the Eagles and Kid Rock (with Lil Wayne in tow), the 42nd annual Country Music Association Awards belonged to traditionalists, with George Strait and Brad Paisley coming away the big winners last night (Nov. 12) at the Sommet Center in Nashville.
Strait picked up his 20th, 21st and 22nd CMA awards. Co-produced [...]

Product Information, Audio Previews, Reviews and More On: Q-Tip - The Renaissance
“Is there such a thing as being too smooth? Seal’s David Foster-produced tribute to classic soul is a figure skater of a collection, all elegance and grace. But some of these songs require the more aggressive approach of a hockey player. “It’s [...]

Product Information, Audio Previews, Reviews and More On: Q-Tip - The Renaissance
“Between Q-Tip, Guns N’ Roses and Eminem, it’s a big fall for the long-missing. But will “The Renaissance” justify the wait for anyone besides those still rocking faded Tribe gear? Q-Tip’s honey-dripped vocals are welcome in any context, but this set shows [...]

Wow is this track strange. 2/10
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Off the HSM3 Soundtrack, really nothing special. The only reason this would get play is due to the album it’s off. It’s not very good. 5/10
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Alright lyrics but the beat is lacking. The presentation is not very good, and neither is the hook. 3/10
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Not usually a Lil Kim fan, but this is a sick track! 8/10
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I can see this getting some airplay eventually. Once all her other singles die down. 7/10
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Not impressed. 3/10
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Definetly something you’ll hear on upcoming Rap Mix CD’s. 7/10
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Interesting beat, but the lyrics are really spot on. Not diggin this one. 5/10
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Good lyrics but incredibly slow track. Still on the fence with this one. 6/10
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I’m really diggin this Kevin Rudolf kat. Sick vocals and beat yet again, and Nas always provides extremely unique lyrics. Grab this one! 9/10
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Yikes! Not feelin this one at all. 3/10
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