Let’s go back to 2001, I can still remember like yesterday when I heard the news that Aaliyah had tragically died in an airplane crash just hours after filming the video for “Rock The Boat” one of my favorite songs ever! I love everything (and I do mean everything) about this song and video! I can only imagine how things would have been different in the music game right now if she was still alive. Love you Aaliyah! R.I.P. (B. Scott doing the “Rock The Boat” dance right now!)

You know sugar never ever was so sweet – it’s like honey, don’t you wanna Puakenikeni and for those of you that have been trying to become my future baby daddy please step your swagger up! Nothing this good is going to come that easy, I will know when I feel it!

Download:
Erykah Badu – Honey
Nicole Scherzinger – Puakenikeni
Letoya Luckett – Swagger
Mariah Carey – I Feel It

Morning Love Muffins, I haven’t done a “Cover Wars” piece in a while so I thought I’d give you another one. I was listening to some of the bonus tracks from Mary J. Blige’s new album and one of them was “Hello, It’s Me” which is one of my favorite songs. “Hello, It’s Me” was originally recorded in the 70s by the rocker Todd Rundgren but since then has had a soul make-over by some great artists. So listen to the following versions and tell me which one you prefer.

Amel Larrieux – Hello It’s Me

John Legend – Hello It’s Me

Mary J. Blige – Hello It’s Me

P.S. I always like to play homage to the orginal so here is Todd Rundgren singing one of his classics. (That makeup and hair was FIERCE!)

Check out the premiere of Ashlee Simpson’s new video for “Outta My Head (Ay Ya Ya)”, the first single from her third album, produced by Timbaland.

I agree with Pete Wentz (Ashlee’s boyfriend) when he described it as “probably the weirdest video I’ve seen of hers” and said that it, like the song, “has this kind of multiple personality.” I love it!

And in case you missed it the first time we posted it here’s the splendiferously fun track for your downloading pleasure!

Download: Ashlee Simpson – Outta My Head (Ay Ya Ya)

Update: Download all three bonus tracks from Mary J. Blige’s Growing Pains album in stores today!

Mary J. Blige – Growing Pains (3 Bonus Tracks) [Link 1]
Mary J. Blige – Growing Pains (3 Bonus Tracks) [Link 2]

I had to post this banging bonus MJB track entitled “Mirror” from her current release Growing Pains which features one of my favorite female rappers Eve! The vibe, the way Mary sings with the beat and Eve’s rap verse are all bananas! Love it! Let me know what you think, enjoy!

Mary J. Blige Feat. Eve – Mirror [Link 1]
Mary J. Blige Feat. Eve – Mirror [Link 2]

CLICK HERE to watch Mary J. Blige’s recent performance of “Just Fine” that she completely blew out on BET’s 106 & Park! Mary J. Blige’s Growing Pains was officially released today, so go out and purchase your copy because trust me you need it in your life!

Note: I love me some MJB but she needs to watch her mouth if wants me to continue to support her and trust me every little bit of support counts! I’m going to let her recent transgressions against my Mimi go but the next time she starts talking like a monkey-doodle fool; I’m ringing the alarm on the “Queen of Hip Hop Soul” Beyonce-style! Indeed.

Nicole Scherzinger wants you to pick her “Puakenikeni” (the Hawaiian word for flower)! The third single from her debut solo album, Her Name Is Nicole, was produced by Akon. It’s your standard pop song with a little sassy twist. The song tries to be coy but in the end we all know she’s not talking about flowers when she says “take it down south”! I like the song but I don’t know if it’s enough to give her album the boost that it needs. What do you think, Love Muffins!

Nicole Scherzinger – Puakenikeni