Heavy Rotation: Trey Songz

I bought this album yesterday and have been listening to it all morning. Firstly, one concern I need to bring to light: is Nicki Minaj becoming the new Akon? I don't like her songs when she's on her own, but so far I love every single song she's guested on. For example, Bottoms Up feat. Minaj, is the first single from this album and is my favorite track. I feel like she's one Gwen Stefani guest appearance away from sealing her own fate. Hopefully she can find a way to avoid that. The only bone I have to pick with this album is the fact that there are three interludes and an intro. That is so unnecessary! What is this, 1996? (Remember when every R&B record had to have a million talking interludes plus intros and outros? 112, I'm looking at you. I'm so glad we've moved past those days) Other than that I really like it. Definitely worth downloading a few tracks.

Fave Tracks: Unfortunate, You Just Need Me, Can't Be Friends, Bottoms Up, Massage, Alone

-J

Robyn, Body Talk

Today Robyn releases Body Talk, the third and final installment in this amazing series. This one is a combination of the previous two Body Talks and some new songs. I don't think it's necessary to go on and on about my obsession with Robyn, seeing as I've done that before. I just downloaded this album and, of course, it lives up to all my expectations. It's mos def worth the money so you should go buy it too.

Fave Tracks: All Of Them!!!

-J

Heavy Rotation: Yeasayer

I downloaded Yeasayer's Odd Blood about two weeks ago and I can say with confidence that it was the best decision I've made in quite some time. Originally I heard their song Madder Red when a friend sent me a link to it's mildly disturbing video featuring Kristen Bell. The video for my other favorite Yeasayer song, Ambling Alp, is less thought provoking, but still pretty fantastic. It wasn't actually until I heard this remix of Florence and the Machine's (read about our feelings for Florence here) Dog Days Are Over that I decided to find out a little more about Yeasayer. Basically, short story short, I love them. I would mos def recommend expanding your music collection to include Odd Blood.

Other Fave Tracks: I Remember, Mondegreen, Strange Reunions

-J