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Thanks to P-O-P-I-S-D-E-A-D, we can finally bring you, our viewers, a year’s end list of the best (by opinion) in music. What you are about to read is a list of the 50 best albums of 2011. It’s a mix of the best indie, “mindie” and mainstream collections of work put out by today’s brightest artists, artistes, musicians, entertainers, Pop acts, entertainers, etc… So join us and hit the jump for what we think is an unbiased list of 2011′s best.
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When the official tracklist was made available for Jay-Z’s and Kanye West’s collaborative project, Watch The Throne, only features from Mr. Hudson, Frank Ocean and Beyoncé were shown. That’s changed now that DDotOmen.com has revealed the album’s credits for each song.
In addition to those three artists: Seal, La Roux’s Ely Jackson, Charlie Wilson, Pete Rock, KiD CuDi and a slew of other talented individuals make up make up the vocal roster of the highly-anticipated LP. Read on for the Deluxe track list as well as the production credits.
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Finally, Jay-Z and Kanye West’s Watch the Throne project is set for lift off very soon. The official album art has been unveiled. Givenchy Creative Director, Riccardo Tisci, who designed the single art for “H.A.M.” has designed the gold metallic album cover, pretty nice, isn’t it?
Ryan Seacrest claims new music from the project will surface around July 11. This will most likely be the single, “Lift Off,” featuring Bruno Mars and Beyoncé with an album release date of “mid-August.” With such a flamboyant album cover we hope the the music is as over-the-top good.
It’s here, it’s here, the Kanye West and Roscoe Dash collaboration from Big Sean’s Finally Famous. In the Pop Wansel and Mike Dean-produced track, West slaps the listener with a cool verse while Dash carries out his duty as that hook guy.
Sean describes this track as both one with a message and as a club banger. Sonically, you you can separate the two as it goes from soft to hard in the hook and verses. Lyrically, all we hear is West’s vocal bravado. We hope to hear this whilst out on the town this Summer, listen away…
The highly anticipated “Party” collaboration from 4 is here. How does it compare to our expectations?
We’ll admit, the track’s tempo is a little slower than we hoped for; the song is more smooth and chilled rather than banging and hyper. Besides that, “Party” is another track to show that Beyoncé is creating a great urban album with 4. The maturity and growth can be heard in the track and the old-school flavor fits the quirk of Mr. 3000. Beyoncé may not be able to get a top 10 hit to save her booty this era but the music is a lot more timeless than ever before. Check out the Kanye West and Consequence-produced track below.
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Who say Rihanna ain’ a Jungaliss?
The 2011 NBA All-Star game came to an end last night with The West taking the win and Kobe Bryant earning his fourth MVP trophy. For halftime entertainment, Rihanna took to the stage for a medley of her hits.
RiRi kicked things off with an orchestral version of her 4-year-old hit, “Umbrella.” She then moved into “Only Girl” before winin’ and grinin’ to “Rude Boy.” Once again, the flamin’ redhead brought out Drake for “What’s My Name.” This time around, the interaction between the two was a bit less bumpin’ and grindin’ and more flirty fun. To finish the performance off, Kanye West joined Rihanna for a performance of “All Of the Lights.” All in all, the visual of Rihanna kept us entertained.
Take the jump to view the video for “All Of the Lights,” which premiered over the weekend…
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In 2011, if you are not a fan of Kanye West then you will either become one or further despise him. The talented yet talkative artist took to his official Twitter account with some news.
WATCH THE THRONE COMING IN 2 MONTHS!!!!!!!!!!
MY NEW ALBUM COMING THIS SUMMER
ALL THE LIGHTS VIDEO IN 1 WEEK!!!!!!
So there you go, a new video in a week, and two albums between Spring and Summer. West most likely is capable but we doubt many media outlets will be giving near-perfect ratings across the board for his next solo studio album.
The first single off of one of the most anticipated music projects of 2011 is here. “H•A•M, (Hard As a Mutha F***a),” the first single off Kanye West’s and Jay-Z’s joint project, Watch The Throne, just premiered online. Listen to the Lexus Luger-produced track below and as always, with ‘Ye and Jay on a track, it’s quality. 1.11.11 is a good day for music.
It turns out that Kanye West was not just living in the moment when he said, “coming in one week,” when referring to Watch the Throne. The eccentric Hip-Hop star tweeted the single cover for the first single off the project a few hours ago.
The elaborate artwork was designed by Riccardo Tisci, the creative director of Givenchy. Also, no word yet on what “H.A.M.” is an acronym for. This is making us feel all kinds of good inside; the big names in the business are coming out swinging early this year.
With the new Watch the Throne project coming in about a week’s time, an unreleased track from Kanye West appeared online. The track entitled “Eyes Closed” is said to be a leftover from the My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy recording sessions.
The track is nice; it’s one of those where West puts a melody in his delivery a la singing. The track is is rumored to be reworked to include vocals from John Legend set to appear on Snoop Dogg’s Doggumentary Music.
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New Brandy and Monica Fourteen years Later and….
Madonna’s Super Bowl.. And Nine Years Before…
Video Premiere: Popcaan “Party Shot”
Video Premiere: M.I.A. “Bad Girls”
Miguel’s “Adorn” Is…
Let’s Talk About Madonna’s ‘MDNA’ Era, Thus Far
Year-In-Review: The Best Albums of 2011
BANGER! Ke$ha “Sleazy 2.0 (Get Sleazier)” Feat. Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa, T.I. and Andre 3000
Róisín Murphy “Simulated”
Anthony Hamilton Takes Us ‘Back To Love’
Bodine aka “BE” Covers eLIFE242
Kevin Cossom “Where You Are”
Confirmed! Madonna For Super Bowl XLVI Halftime Show
Superb! Common “The Believer” Feat. John Legend
Robin Thicke “Never Give Up”
Lana Del Rey, We Get It
Diamond Adele Sells 12 Million Copies Of ’21′ To Date
Neil Dames Returns To The Nightclub Scene With “Space Nightclub & Lounge”
Lyndriette Has Us “Addicted”
Nicki Minaj Announces Sophomore Album Title & Release Date
