Sky Might Fall♫

Kanye premiered a clip on his blog featuring CuDi’s new song “Sky Might Fall” in the new Transformers trailer. Shortly after, a video showed up of CuDi performing it live. Now we have the full studio version. Emotion and melody is what CuDi is all about and this song is as great as the rest.

KiD CuDi - ♫Sky Might Fall♫ Prod. by Kanye West

VV Brown

Here's another retro-pop singer. Her style and music is influenced by the 50's with a small dose of electronica. She has also attained some songwriting credits for Pussycat Dolls and Sugababes. Check out her single "Crying Blood".

VV Brown - ♫Crying Blood♫

What to Watch Tonight

Tonight there will be 2 premieres on the BET network, the first will be the 2009 Rip the Runway special at 9pm et and the series premiere of Harlem Heights at 10p/m et. Most of you know BET is, let's just say not up there with their quality of programming but they do offer some shows worth a watch with Harlem Heights showing some great potential. The show Harlem Heights follows a group of 20 somethings who reside in Harlem but the twist is it's not the stereotypical story. Sure when you read Harlem or hear the name Harlem you automatically assume ghetto but this is not the case. 'The cast consists of the ex-girlfriend of an international music star; a budding lifestyle editor for a magazine; a struggling actress; a young man with a troubled family; a native Harlem-ite and father of a young daughter; the hard-partying son of a prominent Harlem political leader; an aspiring lawyer with big ambitions; and a driven fashionista.' So be sure to check both shows out starting at 9p/m et on the BET network.

Not to be forgotten, our peepz Lamar James and AllyMissLove of the fresh blog SUPERSWAGGER.COM, will be making guest appearances on Harlem Heights throughout the season. Lamar will also be taking a turn on the runway for T.I.'s Akoo line for the Rip the Runway special. Special shout outs to them, they've been more than good to The C.S. Perspective.

His Name is Mateo

Via: pmablog

Here's another exceptional case of an artist who matches the characteristics of today's top vocal male artists but does it on his own accord. Yes, I'm referring to this guy, Mateo, who until today my musical universe was unaware of. This is the exact type of artist S would melt at the first sound of his voice. Mateo knows how to make some extremely ear-pleasing music.

Head on over to his Myspace to download his mixtape, it's the only way to have those songs you hear in the C.S. Box and his track for "Get Out of My Head" using the "Live Your Life" instrumental can be downloaded below. Definitely be on lookout for Mateo.

Mateo - ♫Get Out of My Head (Live Your Live Remix)♫

Kanye West VH1 Storytellers

So last night on VH1 the much talked about Kanye West edition of VH1's Storytellers finally aired. For those of you who don't know, Storytellers is a mini-concert in which the artist featured gives intermission speeches about their music, sort of like an musical review of each song.

That set design was something else, just something beautiful. Kanye performed a bevy of his hits, a few of the classics and the newer ones from 808's & Heartbreak. Kanye is truly an artist of our time, putting himself into each and every song he performed that night. A personal favorite of mine was "Robocop", I cannot wait until the video is released for it. I do not know but the violin is my favorite instrument to listen to in contemporary music, "Viva La Vida" people. I also couldn't help but jam to the "Good Life" performance, it's just a feel-good song.

Okay so here is the downfall of the whole show. Eventhough the show had a run-time of one and a half hours I probably caught a decent hour. Reason being, I just couldn't bear to hear Kanye continue to feed that ego of his. Both S and I agree Kanye is a genius musician but it is overshadowed by his self-indulgent ramblings. As always Kanye speaks from the heart but he must think that gives him the right to praise himself as the next coming of Jesus or something. I honestly do not think the audience knew what they were hearing because they were cheering for that foolishness. I don't know if I could work for a celebrity for too long, they all seem to be surrounded by YES people and after I warm up I'd be quick to tell them no especially, when it's not in his/her best interest.

With that said watch the perfomances below.

Part 1 (See You In My Nightmares, Robocop, Flashing Lights & Amazing)

Part 2 (Touch The Sky & Say You Will)

Kanye VH1ST Part 2
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Part 3 (Good Life, Heartless/Pinocchio Story & Stronger)

You'll See It, Your Kids Won't

Being a Perfectionist Pays Off

Here is Kanye's "Stronger" performance from VH1 Storytellers. You can catch the full show Saturday the 28th of Feb. on VH1 at 9/8c.

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Solange Does AOL

Solange did a four song set for AOL Black Voices. Entertaining is all I have to say, her talent is highly underrated and so is her album Sol-Angel & The Hadley St. Dreams. She performed "Sandcastle Disco", "Cosmic Journey", "T.O.N.Y." and a cover of "Destiny". Cosmic Journey is the jam, it's refreshing and oh so smooth. Sandcastle Disco is so funky and upbeat, it's a perfect summer song for a road trip or any other form of long traveling. The new mix of T.O.N.Y. was on point and that cover of Destiny just showed the great vocals she has. Check out the performances below.

Kat y Wayne

Kat DeLuna gets together with Lil Wayne for a second time to produce the song "Put It On Ya". It's just a good song to listen to but that's the thing with Kat DeLuna she's just mediocre, nothing too exciting.

Kat DeLuna - ♫Put It On♫ feat. Lil Wayne

♫PUT IT ON YA

Missy is making a return in 2009 (besides her work for Step Up 2 The Streets). This makes a four year hiatus since she released The Cookbook and this track right here is setting things off to a BLAZINNNG start. "Put It On Ya" finds Missy Elliott rhyming, singing and speaking Pig Latin over a Pharrell Baltimore inspired instrumental. I wanted to wait until the full song leaks but I cannot refrain, this song is going to be scorching up the dancefloors.

Missy Elliott - ♫Put It On Ya♫ feat. Pharell & Teyana Taylor (Extended Snippet)

Music News: Album Track Lists

I’m not too fond of the official album cover but nonetheless it's just good to see Keri's album see the light of day.

Official Tracklist (via Amazon):

1. Intro

2. Turnin Me On ft. Lil Wayne

3. Get Your Money Up ft. Keyshia Cole & Trina

4. Return The Favor ft. Timbaland

5. Knock You Down ft. Neyo

6. Slow Dance

7. Make Love

8. Intuition

9. How Does It Feel

10. Hey Girl ft. T-Pain & Lil Jon

11. Alienated

12. Tell Him the Truth

13. Change Me ft. Akon

14. Energy

15. Where Did He Go

Keri Hilson In a Perfect World... officially dropping March 24th.

The-Dream's official tracklisting and album cover were revealed the other day as as well as an alternate album cover that i cannot find right now. Below is the track listing:

1. Money Intro

2. Rockin’ That Sh**

3. Walkin’ On The Moon featuring Kanye West

4. My Love featuring Mariah Carey

5. Put It Down

6. Sweat It Out

7. Take U Home 2 My Mama

8. Love vs. Money

9. Love vs. Money: Part 2

10. Fancy

11. Right Side Of My Brain

12. Mr. Yeah

13. Kelly’s 12 Play

14. BONUS: Let Me See The Booty featuring Lil Jon

The-Dream. Love vs. Money. March 10th.

Jamie Foxx's "Blame It" Video Premiere

Here's the video premiere for Jamie Foxx's "Blame It" featuring T-Pain. The video is directed by Hype William's and features a truck load of celebrity cameos. Check it out.

"Day Dreaming" Video Premiere

Here is the video premiere for DJ Drama's first single, "Day Dreaming", from his upcoming album Gangsta Grillz:The Album 2. The video features Akon, Snoop Dogg and T.I. The songs itself is a nice radio-friendly track but the video is unoriginal, it does nothing to bring new fans into the genre.

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'09: Year of the CuDi

When was the last time time you were excited about a new hip-hop artist? Well KiD CuDi is one of a very few that I'm looking forward to in '09. KiD CuDi is the mess. Here is his '09 freestyle, pure craziness.

KiD CuDi - ♫'09 Freestyle♫

"I'll Hold yOU Tight Even If It Takes All Night..."

OHHHHHHH John Legend had to go and release a new track. This song spoils my ears and John Legend is a soulful genius. The only thing I'm doing right now is clicking my fingers and tapping my foot. Someone hand me a lady so I can slow dance.

John Legend - ♫Lay Your Head on my Shoulder♫

C.S. Exclusive: Be's "Intoxicated"

Here we have an exclusive from The Bahamas' very own Bodine 'Be' Johnson. The track is titled "Intoxicated" on the One Night Riddim produced by Lincoln Ward. Both S and I give it our stamp of approval, the melody has that "Tide is High" vibe to it. You can check Be out on Facebook and Myspace. Also, for our Bahamian viewers call into radio stations and vote this one to the top. You can stream the song below.

Be Intoxicated Beatlink Mix - Be (Bodine)

Akon "Beautiful" feat. Colby O'Donis & Kardinal Offishall Video Premiere

The video adds to an already good song.

Gisele Bündchen in Interview

Watch Gisele Bündchen below for a behind-the-scenes look at her shoot for Interview Magazine.

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Flight School

The 10 second snippet leaked late last year, a full tagged version leaked the other day and now the full untagged version is here. Wazzup Rhyan, you asked for it we deliver.

T-Pain - ♫Flight School♫ feat. Kanye West

Freshhh Remix

Miike Snow, consisting of Bloodshy & Avant and Andrew Wyatt of Fires Of Rome have done another excellent remix. This one is a mash-up with Vampire Weekend's "The Kids Don't Stand a Chance". I posted the Chromeo remix back in December. You can download it over at RCRD LBL.