Dromomania has been an interest of ours for awhile now. The left-field Bahamian duo comprised of Wolf Rizzla & Ciggz give us such a thrill because you just do not hear music like this coming out of our region. Well, after waiting for a bit, Dromomania is one step closer to the release of their debut album with the release of their demo album.

The album has a 15 song track list: made up of two acts. We listened to the album 3 times, from beginning to end. The album is euphoria; a feeling of traveling through galaxies. We can see hipsters falling in love with Dromomania. There is a signature sound throughout the album that is very much apparent but it never gets tired or sound the same.

As it is the demo album, the songs are not perfected; vocals have to be rerecorded and guests features have to be put in. Wolf & Ciggz have come quite a ways within the past year. Oh, the entire album was written and produced by Wolf who now feels the album is fifty percent completed. Here’s how he describes the album:

It’s an experimental Pop album and it’s loosely conceptual – especially in Act II but you will hear that for yourself. It was written mostly in the AM which is why it has a sort of dark-eerie feel to it. It’s also inspired by love, science fiction, the future, Montreal, loss, heartbreak, losing yourself…

After the finishing touches and other polishing is completed, Dromomania will have a gem of a debut album. Below you can listen to two tracks: “Blunt,” “What I Want” and “The Colony.” View the track list after…

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1. Act I: The Wrong Turns
2. Fresh
3. The Irritation
4. Blunt
5. What I Want
6. Get With It
7. Misled
8. Hurts
9. Act II: Brave New World
10. Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop
11. Radiate
12. 1880
13. Spitball
14. The Colony
15. Last Call

We’ll express our happiness tomorrow, but yesterday Dromomania got one step closer to releasing their debut album. The duo gave us a taste of their debut album in demo form. We’ll discuss more in our write up tomorrow but even in demo form, the album is truly great. One song that we heard almost two years ago is here, under the title of “Radiate.”

Formerly “Florence,” “Radiate” is a gem. Once mastered, this song is going to be a knockout. From the minimal bass-packed production to Wolf Rizzla’s execution of vocals… slick track.

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There was some intentional leakage yesterday as the demo of Dromomania’s “Love High” featuring Jay Complex popped up on Twitter. The unexpected yet exciting collaboration is just a rough cut but once polished and mastered this will be a WINNER.

The production is some sorta subtle electronic heat. Dromomania has a lane of music that we absolutely need in our lives. Oh, can we jump on how Complex sounds over a Dromomania beat: RAGIN’. Look, whoever y’all are, give these potential filled artists a BIG BUDGET and let them make sonic magic.

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Last year after the initial leak of GaGa’s “Telephone,” it was mentioned that the song was given to Britney Spears’ to appear on her greatest hits album but we all now where the song eneded up.

Here’s Britney Spears’ demo of the track. We posted because we know many of you will like it but we truly and honestly dislike this song, no matter who sings it.

UPDATE: Surprise, surprise, this demo is not actually B. Spears. Who cares, the post did the trick of…

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Britney Spears – Telephone

Ester Dean is on a roll with many writing credits, most notably Rihanna’s “Rude Boy” and Christina Aguilera’s upcoming “Not Myself Tonight.” Now she’s co-writing on Young Jeezy’s first single from the rapper’s fourth studio album, Thug Motivation 103. The single is entitled “Mama Told Me” and Dean is singing in place of Beyoncé for a demo cut.

We smell a radio hit for Jeezy. The radio and the public just eat up these hard rappers’ songs with a soft hook. Beyoncé alone will aid in making it possible. Jeezy is great on his own anyway so the combination of the two will take this Middle-Eastern shaded song to a higher level.

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Jeezy – Mama Told Me feat. Ester Dean (Beyoncé Demo)

An old reference track is swimming through the net waves and the song was supposedly for Jamie Foxx. The song entitled “Fall For Your Type” finds Drake leaving his rapping skills on the bench for his singing abilities.

Please, please, we beg that at least one track like this makes Thank Me Later. This is the Drake we can become a fan of. Him singing over a minimal production seems almost organic and so effortless and smooth. His rapping is blazin’ but… we still cannot get over his remix he did of Lykke Li’s “Little Bit.”

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Drake – Fall For Your Type

Earlier this morning we brought you Bahamian singer Saniyah and now we have another Bahamian act on the rise. The duo go by the name of Dromomania. Though, not as established as other Bahamian artists we’ve showcased, they receive our unlimited respect for their international take on music. In addition to that, everything they’ve let us sample was written and produced by them. Below is a little bio of the duo:

Cigz and Wolf Rizzla are Dromomania. The group formed in November of 2009 after Wolf had become bored with only working on solo material. Having met Cigz a year earlier and knowing of her raspy, soulful voice, one that could compliment his spunky voice, he asked her to form a duo that would make electro music unlike any other in their native Bahamas. Since then, the pair have been working and writing furiously on demos for an upcoming EP and LP. The 19-year-olds intend on putting out vinyls by late Fall/early Winter followed by an LP entitled Amour Noir. Inspired by Gnarls Barkley, French Techno, Nina Simone, Gorillaz, Italodisco, 60′s girl and boy groups and Daft Punk (just to name a few), one can expect a debut album made with plenty of heart. Dromomania’s hypnotizing, layered, melody-driven songs are aimed to make you dance and cry at the same time!

Confirmed tracks for Amour Noir include “Alien,” “Last Call,” “Proper,” “Love Injection,” “Mirror Ball,” “The Day You Die,” “Centuries” and the title track “Amour Noir.” Dromomania has a lot to bring to the table, A LOT. It would be a shame if they deter from all that potential. Listen to a demo snippet of their first single, “The Day You Die,” which samples the 90′s hit “Mr. Vain” and some Neptunes’ drums.

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A new arrival on the Last Train to Paris is here, or a potential rider. The song is entitled ” They Don’t Love Me” and features The-Dream.

This sounds like it needs  mastering but besides that, everything we’ve heard that’s meant for Last Train… including the LQ club rips sounds amazing. If the album ever sees the light of day it will have the clubs vibrating with joy, sound systems booming for life and humans moving uncontrollably.

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Diddy – They Don’t Love Me feat. The-Dream

If Lady GaGa and Britney Spears collaborated what could we expect? A 90′s infused , uptempo radio jam, of course. Some unknown female vocalist submitted this demo to Britney Spears. There are so many demos nowadays but this one would actually sound fitting to the duo. It most likely will not happen but we wonder if this demo will do for this song as “Silly Boy” did for Eva Simmons… nahhhh.

Britney Spears – Super Lover feat. Lady GaGa (Demo)

A few days ago a bonus track from the Japanese edition of Graffiti entitled “They Say” leaked. Today, an unexpected demo of the very same song leaked with Kelis on vocal duties and Jean Baptiste on background… The songs are identical except for a few ad-libs from Brown’s version and a few other elements here and there as it is a finished track. Although Brown’s version is finished Kelis wins this battle as her voice is more suited for the type of song. Her vocal style just complements the production better than Brown’s deeper pitch.

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Chris Brown – They Say

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Kelis – They Say feat. Jean Baptiste

About a month ago producer Russ Castella tweeted about working with Britney Spears on a new song for her upcoming compilation album, The Singles Collection. Well today the song leaked under the titled “Bad Girl” (formerly “Dirty Girl”). It is unclear whether or not this is the final version or some demo because we previously learned that there are singers who can sound identical to the signed artists i.e. Rihanna in “Emergency Room”.

Wow this is a lot more urban for Britney. The song is fire and Britney is always consistent with bringing good music. Of course the lyrics mean nothing deep and what’s more unsurprising than Wayne showing up with a verse to offer. This definitely will do well on the radio if released as a single. Like we just mentioned Britney is consistent, even when all else seemed downhill in her personal life she produced the best album of her career, Blackout. Also, isn’t it funny that both Madonna and Britney are releasing their greatest hits albums and each of them has a new song with Weezy; coincidental.

Britney Spears – Bad Girl feat. Lil Wayne

Another forthcoming cut from Mariah’s Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel is here for us to preview with The-Dream singing the demo. The demo is for the song “They Don’t Know Me”.

The-Dream is somethin’ else. His mind is perfect to interpret women’s feelings; no wonder he landed C. Milli. Also his talent for singing in a falsetto is off the wall but back to the song. The faith is being restored in Mimi’s album; that it won’t be a group of forgettable radio friendly tunes. Tricky Stewart’s production on this one is chilled and the overall vibe is smooth and melodical. The-Dream’s singing style is a great reference to how Mariah will actually sound so it’s almost like listening to the final version. Great stuff!

The-Dream – They Don’t Know Me (Mariah Carey Demo)

After returning to the states from the London listening party of I Look to You, R&B diva Whitney Houston and music legend Clive Davis gave a NYC audience a preview of what’s to come from Houston’s release. The event took place at the Allen Room at Jazz at Lincoln Center last night. It’s been 8 years since we had an album from Whitney so the anticipation is high.

In a room filled with everyone from Alicia Keys to Martha Stewart, Whitney’s new album was followed by many standing ovations. It appears this truly is Houston’s time to shine again. We previously had the opinion that this would be a warm-up album for her but this seems to be what The Emancipation of Mimi was for Mariah. Also a 30 sec. snippet of the title track from the listening party has appeared online.

CLASSIC, TIMELESS, A DAMN BEAUTY! Whitney Houston has returned. The R. Kelly demo is just as great and Whitney executes this song with such ease. This does not disappoint, we’ll be listening to this twenty years from now. Also, Whitney’s official first single is “Million Dollar Bill” (written and produced by Alicia Keys and Swizz Beats). It is described as:

An up-tempo, joyful track about love and probably one of the funkiest songs Whitney has ever done. “Million Dollar Bill” has an amazing bass line and almost recalls early Michael Jackson in Off The Wall. The catchy hook, “You make me feel like a million dollar bill.” Her vocal is strong with some power notes toward the end. The song has an Alicia Keys sound but fits for Whit — it’s current without making her seem like she is trying to compete with teenagers. The song received a standing ovation. [SOURCE]

I LOOK TO YOU in stores September 1, 2009

It should be known by now that the majority of Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel is written and produced by The-Dream and Tricky Stewart. Earlier today we got a taste of what Mariah Carey’s second single will sound like. “H.A.T.E.U.” leaked in the form of a very low quality snippet from a Def Jam party two months ago and now The-Dream sings the demo under the title “Can’t Wait to Hate You”.

Lovin’ this song. It’s definitely the opposite of “Obsessed” tempo-wise but it’s lyrical content and quality seems to be levels above it. It’s like a genuine song for the stans to enjoy instead of a song with the intention of making it to #1. Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel in stores August 25, 2009.

The-Dream – Can’t Wait to Hate You (Mariah Carey’s H.A.T.E.U. Demo)

WELLLLLLLL… What can we say about the pic above. First let’s state that some of the readers and our friends say we post too much on Rihanna but hey she’s an attraction; big nose n all psssh.

Rihanna spent her Independence Weekend chillin’ in Vegas with friends acquaintances. On Friday evening she attended the Jay-Z and Ciara concert at The Palms Casino Resort. The picture above was taken at the Tao club the next night where she partied it up with Jay-Z and others. Now, the picture above inspired this post and not for the assumed perverted reasons. All we can say is she is definitely caught up in the lifestyle of the Hollyweird crew. Is it us or are most style icons the freakiest people? Anyway, who are we to judge.

This over saturated media of Rihanna is making us itch in anticipation of her forthcoming fourth album. There are dozens upon dozens demos that were sent and are probably still being sent to her label in hopes that it will be recorded by the Bajan. You didn’t think such manufactured greatness wrote her own songs? So after rummaging through all the demos we came across one we like.

News broke a few months back that Ryan Tedder was added to the list to work on Rihanna’s 4th LP. I guess this is a taste of what he has come up with for the label her. It’s entitled “Something” and is a 1:20 snippet. By the sound of the vocals the girl singing is Esmee Denters. This song is a really good choice for her album; not for a first single but definitely as an album cut. We’re still unexpectedly anticipating Umbrella Pt. 2. It’s an oxymoron that fits exactly how we feel.

Rihanna – Something (Prod. by Ryan Tedder) [Demo Sung by Esmee Denters]

When it comes to that contemporary R&B sound (more Dance influence) the Jackie Boyz are the ones to go to. They also make some pretty nice ballads, it’s just safe to say this duo has some real talent. Here is a new one from them, well not technically because it’s them singing a demo for a female. The song is entitled “Wash My Hands” and basically speaks about relationship that ends badly and the female has decided to completely remove that person from her life. Another hot track for tonight, tonight is a good one for us.

Jackie Boyz – Wash My Hands

Madonna’s “Greatest Hits” album is to be released in a few months and she is adding some new material to assist with the release. One is a collaboration with Lil Wayne entitled “Revolver”. The female’s vocals are not hers as this is a demo but listening to it this is a smart move. The song itself isn’t anything groundbreaking but at the same time these are two genres intersecting and opens many doors for new fans. When the final version is released we assume it will be a bit better.

Madonna – Revolver feat. Lil Wayne (Demo)

So as one of our readers requested yesterday (we try to deliver as much as we can), we have gathered all of the Mario songs that have leaked post Go! era. An impressive 26 songs, 2 of which we posted yesterday, display Mario looking to make a very strong effort with his forth upcoming studio album And Then There Was Me. There are so many highlights from the heap of songs. “So Good In Bed” better known as “Turn Her On” is one melodious smooth R&B jam with a large ingredient of sensuality. Out of all the songs “Emergency Room” featuring Rihanna is the most well known as it was an accidental leak during the time of the whole fiasco along with all the irony. Mario quickly released a statement claiming whilst the female vocals in the song sound identical to Rihanna’s it was just a demo to be presented to her label, could’ve fooled us. You can get a taste of what Mario has to offer by listening to the 2 songs we just mentioned along with the “radio” friendly “Ooh Baby”.

So Good In Bed

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Emergency Room feat. Rihanna

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Ooh Baby

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C.S. Collectives: The Mario Leaks Part 1:

1. Afraid 2 Cry (Hardest Moment)
2. Average Chick
3. Breakin’ Up feat. Sean Garrett & Gucci Mane
4. Broken Heart
5. Come Back to Me
6. Crazy Kind of Love
7. Dancin’ On Me
8. Emergency Room feat. Rihanna (Demo)
9. Get Out
10. Greatest Performer
11. Late Night
12. Live a Lie

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C.S. Collectives: The Mario Leaks Part 2:

1. Lonely Girls’ Club
2. Me and My Girl
3. More Than Friends
4. Ooh Baby
5. Punch Drunk Love
6. Save My Soul
7. So Good In Bed
8. Such a Tease
9. Take Out
10. Things You Do
11. Weather Girl
12. Who Do U Love ? (Clip)

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As of late Rihanna is being quite the jet-setter, traveling between Barbados, LA & New York. Tonight she’s supposed to be in New York for the 2009 Met Costume Ball. But on the music front we’re hearing more and more material (material as in demos) for Rihanna’s upcoming album. The first one is from Dawn (formerly of Danity Kane) and is titled “U.G.L.Y.” It’s a pretty catchy song sending out a message about how first impressions that may be wonderful may not be the truth in the end. Despite the song being alright it would be better if Rihanna leaves it because all the demo material leaking is not impressive. Just how they gave Rihanna a fresh sound on Good Girl Gone Bad they seem to be doing the opposite and recycling the style of that album to relive the success which is hardly ever the best route to go. On top of that a song with lyrics of that topic will sound like she’s speaking about the Chris Brown’s situation which everyone needs to get over.

This second demo is performed by an unknown artist and is titled “Terminator”. It’s not clear whether this will appear on the soundtrack for the movie or if this is just a random demo for Rihanna to sing. This one isn’t too hot but with some mastering and Rihanna’s “unique” vocals over the instrumental it might shape up to be a hit.

Last but not least is not a new Rihanna demo but is an artist named Christian covering Rihanna’s 2007 smash hit “Umbrella”. How many have covered this song now? Hmmm too many to count but this is one in the decent pile, not the worst and not the best. Give it a listen.

In some music news pertaining to the Bajan beauty Rihannadaily.com has reported that Good Girl Gone Bad has finally dropped out of the Billboard Top 200:

After 98 weeks – almost 2 years, Good Girl Gone Bad is out of the Billboard 200 (ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States). More than 2,450,000 copies have been sold in the US and more than 7,800,000 copies worldwide.

Wow this is seriously impressive. We guess that the third time was definitely the charm for Rihanna but now we’re eager to see if her follow up will be a success or a major flop.

RIHANNA:

Dawn Richard – U.G.L.Y.

Terminator

Christian – Umbrella (Cover)