Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

Check the out the brand new single, “Only You” by R&B newcomer, Ahmaad from his forthcoming EP, The Vibe dropping in September. The young Brooklyn sensation’s song was produced by Samtrax, who also hails from New York City. Make sure you leave a comment below and let us know what you think.

HIT OR MISS?

Chris Brown may be known as an R&B/pop international superstar but he’s making it clear that he has what it takes to hang with some of Hip-Hop’s elite. He’s officially releasing his first rap mixtape, Boy In Detention this Fri, Aug 5 online.

“Yes I’m a singer so if this mixtape doesn’t reach your quota for hip hop! Simply don’t listen,” CB proclaims to the naysayers.

The mixtape artwork was designed by Mina Kwon. What do you think? Like it or not?

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

N.A.R.S./Jive Recording artist Kevin Cossom is hard at work on his debut LP. Here’s a new record called, “Cold” featuring Joe Budden (we haven’t heard from him in a min). Not sure if this will make the final cut of the album or if its just another leaked song but check it out and let us know what you think.

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

Soulful singer Tyrese has found great success with the hit Transformers and Fast & Furious flicks. Now he’s back to the music! His new single “Stay”  from his forthcoming album Open Invitation (11.1.11) has hit potential. Listen & leave your thoughts.

UPDATE: @Tyrese Shows Love to MusicXclusives.com via Twitter

Check out the video premiere of Harrell/Atlantic Record’s own Hamilton Park for their second single, “Thing Called Us.” Their debut album is set for a release sometime this year. This reminds me of when R&B was raw and artists conveyed emotion through their music (i.e Jodeci, Boyz II Men, 112).

What are your thoughts?

[Read More...]