Waiting For The New Justin Timberlake CD?: Monica, Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith

"SENORITA"     JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE

Why isn't Justin Timberlake releasing a new CD?   It's been rumored that he's working on a follow up to his 2006 FutureSex/LoveSounds multi-platinum CD.   Yet, in an interview with Playboy Magazine, Justin said he loves writing music but he's jaded by how "making music becomes a total life-sucking commitment".   There is no definite update about a new CD, but I'm sure many like me would love to see some new JT this upcoming year!   Here's Senorita from his debut disc, complete with a Latin flavored Pharell beat, cowbell in the chorus, and a bevy of hot female dancers in the video.

"1000 KISSES"    WILL SMITH and JADA PINKETT SMITH

Despite the divorce rumors, Jada Pinkett Smith says of her husband, Will, they're "still heavily in love" and "these silly rumors get started every year or two".   For fifteen years, Will and Jada have been a Hollywood couple you want to root for.   Hear them talk about their kids, Jaden and Willow, and you can see that they're strict but loving.    Will even got Jada to SING on a 2003 record called "1000 Kisses".   The playful, sexy video is adorable with the happy couple bringing back some silly 80's dance moves.   Jada has always looked stunningly beautiful, but especially so in this hidden treasure song!

"BELIEVING IN ME"     MONICA

Back in the mid 90's, a thirteen year old Monica was taking the R&B world by storm.   "Don't Take It Personal" and "The Boy Is Mine" with Brandy topped the charts.   Every new CD brought more personal issues into Monica's life and by 2003 she took a break from the music industry.  She stormed back in 2010 with a BET reality TV show documenting her comeback and a new CD, Still Standing.   The album featured many songs of empowerment and taking back your life, here's the haunting break-up song "Believing In Me":

LYRICS:  
Didn't know that I was selling my soul
To someone who didn't care at all
Couldn't see that you were bad for me
Gave so much that it was making me weak
Now I can't believe the way that it feels to finally be free[Chorus:]
I've moved on
And I'm strong
I'm going back to the place
Where I know I belong
And I'm glad that your gone
Cause your not what I need
I'm believing in me

 

Comedy Classics: Sam Kinison, Lady Gaga with Lonely Island, Deion Sanders, Cheech and Chong, Steel Panther

"WILD THING"    SAM KINISON

The unforgettable Sam Kinison, Pentecostal preacher turned outrageous stand up comedian.   His signature scream and fearless attitude was perfectly captured in his music video of the Troggs classic.   So many cameos including Jessica Hahn, Slash, Jon Bovi, and Steven Tyler.

"3 WAY"  JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, ANDY SAMBERG, with LADY GAGA

First comment, wow, Lady Gaga looks better in this video than I've ever seen here before.   Everyone knows "D*ck In A Box" then the follow-up "Mother Lover", this was Andy Samberg's third collaboration with Justin Timberlake.

"BORN IN EAST L.A."   CHEECH & CHONG

Jumping on the Bruce Springsteen bandwagon, 70's stoners, Cheech & Chong, create a classic parody song that accompanied their film of the same name.    This song played during the end credits.

"FAT GIRL"    STEEL PANTHER (NSFW)

Change the comedy lyrics of any of Steel Panther's songs and you have a 80's pop metal classic worthy of Bon Jovi, Motley Crue, or L.A. Guns.    Steel Panther (previously known as Metal Skool) is very explicit in most of their songs but you can't overlook their musicianship.   "Fat Girl" takes it to the edge but it's safer than most of their videos :)

"MUST BE THE MONEY"   DEION SANDERS

It's between Bo Jackson and Neon Deion Sanders who was the greatest two-sport athlete of the last 50 years.   I'd choose Bo but Deion put 1/2 of the field on lockdown in his prime.  Besides his Hall Of Fame career with the Dallas Cowboys and a solid Atlanta Braves baseball stint, Deion tried to be a triple threat and join the rap game.  It's unforgettable!

 

JT At The Piano (Links Fixed) : Justin Timberlake, (rare) Tina Turner with Antonio Banderas, Bone Thugs & Harmony (Ft. Phil Collins), and Sean Paul

"ANOTHER SONG"   JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE

Here's Justin at the piano conjuring up his best Marvin Gaye imitation.   It's soulful, passionate, understated, and stands out in stark contrast to the other songs on his FutureSex / LoveSounds CD.    At 4:10, his falsetto takes over, a shining moment in Justin's discography.   It's hard to think of anyone escaping the "boy band" image better than Justin has done.   

"WILDEST DREAMS"  TINA TURNER with ANTONIO BANDERAS

Blissful abandon, passion, losing yourself in the moment, vocally Tina Turner at her sexiest.   The title track from her 1996 CD features vocals by Antonio Banderas.   Two versions were recorded, the popular version featuring Barry White and this rare version released to Spanish markets.  Be sure and play it until the end when Antonio starts whispering sweet nothings in Spanish.  

   
"HOME"  BONE THUGS N HARMONY (Ft. Phil Collins)

Combining pop hooks with hip hop isn't new yet there is something magical in this mix.  The audio engineers seamlessly mixed the smooth, inspirational yet lightning fast freestyle raps of Cleveland's Bone Thugs N Harmony with Phil Collins' classic, "Take Me Home" from Sussudio.   Love the powerful message of the lyrics and the blending of  genres. 
   

        

"SHE DOESN'T MIND"                  SEAN PAUL

Not a Sean Paul fan, his sound is reggae-lite. Crossover radio airplay seems to be his focus and traditional Jamaican dancehall artists criticize his style.   But this song while very repetitive is fun and it really makes me spend more time in the airport.  Who knew that airport security had the best job in the world?  :)