UPDATE: Supposedly this will be Shakria’s 2nd single and the track will appear on the US version of her album.

Timbaland’s highly anticipated Shock Value 2 is set to drop on November 24th, the same day as Shakira’s She Wolf is scheduled to hit stores. I’m not sure if this is set to be the lead single from Tim’s project, but I think it wouldn’t be a bad look for either one of them. Shakira’s vocals sound great over urban beats, and Timbaland’s production is consistent as usual. Lil Wayne’s feature is okay…but it’s typical Weezy.

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This track leaked earlier this year as a demo by the super talented Ne-Yo, but now we are lucky to have Brandy’s version which I’m assuming is from the recording sessions for her new album. “I Don’t Really Care” is a nice track and I’m glad the production differs somewhat from the leaked demo. Brandy really can sing just about anything and it’s going to be great! Check out the track below!

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The Stargate produced “Never Knew I Needed” is rumored to be featured on the soundtrack to Disney’s new movie The Princess & the Frog. The movie will feature Disney’s first African American princess, Tiana. If this is true, then I think it’s a great honor that Ne-Yo’s music is featured as a part of such a historic movie. The Princess & The Frog opens nationwide on December 11th, 2009!

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Love muffins, my friend Steph Jones has giving us an exclusive first listen to his highly anticipated mixtape entitled Gravity. Although it isn’t a major label release, it is still a major release because it’s his first! The mixtape, or “Lifetape,” features artists/production from Sean & Kadis, John John Robinson, The Co Stars, Audio Push, and many other talented producers. Great job Steph and love muffins let me know what you think!

Steph Jones – Gravity Mixtape [Link]

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Michael’s This Is It movie is still a few weeks away, but we now have the lead single from the documentary soundtrack. “This Is It” was recorded in 1991 for the Dangerous album, but it was never completed nor released. The track was completed with background vocals from his brothers. The song isn’t outstanding, but what I like about the song is that it’s pure, organic, Michael. Check out the track after the jump!

Let me know what you all think! Are you excited about the documentary?

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UPDATE: A snippet of the “Candy Bling” remix featuring T-Pain has been added after the jump!

I told you all the other day about Mariah releasing Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel as a remix album and now we have the first offering from the project. The remix features OJ Da Juiceman, Gucci Mane, & Big Boi and heavily samples Ghost Town DJ’s “My Boo.” I like the fact that the remix is essentially an entirely different song, not just a few added vocals or guest rappers. This way I can love the original and the remix for completely different reasons!

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