Varsity Fanclub - Stung

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Timbaland - Shock Value II

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Raven Symone - Thick Girls Big Girls EP

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Danny - Set Your Body Free

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Nick Carter - Nick Carter

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Shakira - Give It Up To Me

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Good Luck Charlie

Above is a preview for the newest Disney Channel series, Good Luck Charlie, starring Bridgit Mendler, from Wizards of Waverly Place, and Jason Dolley, from Cory in the House!

Jesse McCartney - Right Where You Want Me

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Prima J - Prima J

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Keri Hilson - In An Unreleased World...

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Jojo - B-sides & Covers

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Travis Garland - Travis Garland

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Hot Remix: Jennifer Lopez - Louboutins (Jeremy Word Remix)

Better late than ever, I suppose. I have a HOT remix for you, which many of you have probably found other places. It's Dallas-based DJ/Remixer Jeremy Word's take on the new Jennifer Lopez single, "Louboutins." I'm LOVING this remix right now. I've been a fan of Jeremy Word's bootleg stuff for a good long while now (check out his mixes of Flo-Rida's "In The Ayer" & Janet Jackson's "Feedback"). On the official front, check out his remix of Nicole Scherzinger's (of The Pussycat Dolls) single with Will.I.Am, "Baby Love."

The single premiered on radio just before Thanksgiving and was officially serviced to radio December 8th before finally being released on iTunes on December 21st. The song made it's first appearance back on November 22nd during a live taping of the American Music Awards. Lopez has since promoted the single on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, So You Think You Can Dance and is slotted to sing it yet again when she hosts Saturday Night Live in the coming months.

Check out Jeremy Word on the web:
MySpace//Twitter//YouTube//Official Site

Check out Jennifer Lopez on the web:

Official Site//MySpace//Facebook//Twitter

Ke$ha - Animal

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Exclusive: Katharine McPhee - Unbroken

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In My Stocking...

Let the post holiday spending begin! Last week I got myself a pair of the BOSE ear buds. So far so good. The sound quality is excellent and they are very comfortable. I think they are quieter than my iPod ear buds which is also a plus. I don't want anyone to tell me to turn my music down AND there's nothing I dislike more than hearing someone elses music on the train or bus.

In addition, I did a little shopping on CDWow.com. They were having a post-holiday 40% - 80% off sale for CDs, DVDs and other things, running till New Years Eve. With their free shipping and large selection of imports, I thought I'd stock up. Here's the rundown on what I got:

CHERYL COLE - 3 WORDS

I've been listening to Cheryl Cole's album non-stop since it leaked. It's really a quality pop album, if you ask me. While there is a little bit too much of will.I.Am for my liking, the tracks are all solid. I'm absolutely loving the second single, "3 Words," featuring Mr. will.I.Am. The video for that single is absolutely stunning. I also dig the forthcoming 3rd single which has been announced as "Parachute." Check out Cheryl on the cover of UK music magazine, Q, on newsstands now. Hot Tracks: "3 Words," "Parachute," "Fight For This Love," "Rain On Me," "Heaven"

ALICIA KEYS - ELEMENT OF FREEDOM

I haven't purchased an Alicia Keys album since her debut. I'm honestly not too sure why I purchased this, her fourth album. Keys is undoubtedly talented but lately her genre of music as a whole just hasn't impressed me that much. I think that given my state of mind of late, more mellow sounds are calming and relaxing to me, rather than the driving dance/electro beats that I've craved up until now. I'm always on the lookout for that next emotional ballad to unlock the waterworks in my eyes. With Keys' knack for writing emotive and passionate songs, combined with her crazy piano and vocal skills - it's pretty safe to assume that there are some cry-worthy songs on this album. Hot Tracks: "Doesn't Mean Anything," "Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart," "Wait Til You See Me Smile," "Love Is My Disease," "Put It In A Love Song," "Through It All," "Empire State Of Mind (Part II) Broken Down," "Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)"

LEONA LEWIS - ECHO

Leona Lewis' second album has been growing on me in the months since my initial review. The more I listen to Echo, the more easily I am able to connect to it. My initial complaint was that there weren't enough up-tempo numbers, with Lewis instead resorting to her standard brand of "boring" ballads. Perhaps that was unfair. There's definitely a place for big ballads. Not every artist needs to sing up-tempo Gaga-esque dance tracks. At this time in my life, I need all of the big, beautiful sad ballads I can get my hands on. I guess you can say that this purchase was an emotional one. Leona releases "I Got You" next in the States and rumor has it that "Outta My Head" will serve as the next international single. Both are stand outs in my opinion. Hot Tracks: "I Got You," "Love Letter," "Fly Here Now," "Brave," "Alive," "Outta My Head," "Broken"

WILL YOUNG - THE HITS

Will Young is one of my biggest celebrity crushes. The handsome singer/actor has struck me ever since I first heard of him back when his career was just taking off in the UK. Not only is Young a talented singer, but he's also a role model, coming out as a gay man. He also had brilliant role in Mrs. Henderson Presents..., a beautiful little British film. It's hard to believe that this young talent (only 30 years old) has had four albums out since winning Pop Idol back in 2002. His greatest hits album (titled The Hits) features 12 songs taken from his first four albums, plus two new tracks - single "Hopes & Fears," and "If It Hadn't Been For Love." Young has a reportedly brilliant collaboration with Groove Armada and is rumored to be working on a more dance/electro album for his next project. Well...we know how well that turned out for Robbie Williams (see Rudebox) but I love Will and think a dance album will really suit his voice. Hot Tracks: "Leave Right Now," "Your Game," "Friday's Child," "Switch It On," "All Time Love," "Who Am I," "Changes," "Hopes & Fears"

ALEXANDRA BURKE - OVERCOME

I think Alexandra Burke's debut album was what I was looking for in Leona Lewis' second album. There are ballads but there are also plenty of up-tempo club friendly tracks. That being said, I think there's room for both artists. As I mentioned above, I've really become attached to Leona's Echo. Alexandra's album is definitely suited for the U.S. Top 40 market and may even get some play on U.S. R&B radio stations. Leona's album is definitely more suited for adult contemporary radio stations, though it seems to be getting some play on mainstream radio as well. Regardless, I have space on my iPod for both X-Factor winners. They both do their own thing and do it well. Burke will reportedly be re-tooling her debut album for U.S. markets, but will be releasing the same videos that have already seen a UK release. U.S. audiences can expect Burke's new album to drop sometime in 2010. Hot Tracks: "Bad Boys," "Broken Heels," "Nothing But The Girl," "You Broke My Heart," "Overcome," "It's Over"

In addition, I snagged these albums:

WHITNEY HOUSTON - I LOOK TO YOU

JOSS STONE - COLOUR ME FREE

THE SATURDAYS - WORDSHAKER

THE SATURDAYS - CHASING LIGHTS

ANNIE - DON'T STOP

JAMIE CULLUM - THE PURSUIT

DAVID GUETTA - ONE LOVE

Next week (January 5th) I'll likely be picking up brand new albums by Katharine McPhee (Unbroken) and the debut album, Animal by Ke$ha. Oh and January 26th sees the release of the much anticipated album The Sea by Corinne Bailey Rae. Lots of good music coming in the New Year.

My Mother...

Sorry for the major delay in posting of late. I've had a lot going on over the past couple of weeks. My mother passed away on Thursday December 17th after a 5 year battle with ALS/Lou Gehrig's Disease. While we all knew that ALS is incurable, this end was not something any of us liked thinking about, nor did knowing make the reality any easier to digest.

I consider myself so very fortunate to have so many supportive and loving family and friends. This whole experience would have been considerably more unbearable without them. I also owe a lot to the healing power of music. Music has a way of making you feel infinitely and immediately better.

While the tears haven't finished falling, I thank God for all of the happy memories that will undoubtedly keep me going. Rest in Peace Mom. I will love you for always and forever.

Carol Sward
(1944-2009)

When the rain
Is blowing in your face
And the whole world
Is on your case
I could offer you
A warm embrace
To make you feel my love

When the evening shadows
And the stars appear
And there is no one there
To dry your tears
I could hold you
For a million years
To make you feel my love

- Bob Dylan

Drake/Wale - Unreleased

Both Made By Me

Exclusive: Ke$ha - Animal

Made By Me

Kat DeLuna - 9 Lives

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Varsity Fanclub - Varsity Fanclub

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Nelly Furtado - Folklore/Whoa Nelly!

Both Made By Me

Selena Gomez & The Scene - DJ Kimbo Remix EP

Here is an EP that I created featuring 3 remixes done by DJ Kimbo. These are some of the best amateur remixes that I've heard!
Falling Down (DJ Kimbo's Remix)
Naturally (DJ Kimbo's Trance Remix)
Tell Me Something I Don't Know (DJ Kimbo's Trance Remix)
D O W N L O A D

Whats to Come in 2010?

Here's a look at what's to come in 2010 with your favorite Disney stars!

MOVIES:
The Lovely Bones
(Amanda Michalka)
January 15 2010

According to Greta (DVD)
(Hilary Duff)
January 19 2010

Valentine's Day
(Joe Jonas)
February 12 2010

Star Struck (Disney Channel Original Movie)
February 12 2010

Elle: A Modern Cinderella Tale
(Sterling Knight, Kiely Williams)
March 5 2010 (Limited)

Easy A
(Alyson Michalka)
March 19 2010

The Last Song
(Miley Cyrus)
April 2 2010

The Death and Life of Charlie St. Cloud
(Zac Efron)
June 11 2010

Beastly
(Vanessa Hudgens)
July 30 2010

Ramona and Beezus
(Selena Gomez)
August 13 2010

The Roommate
(Alyson Michalka)
September 17 2010

Secretariat
(Amanda Michalka)
October 8 2010

TBA
The Business of Falling in Love (Hilary Duff)
Stay Cool (Hilary Duff)
Provinces of Night (Hilary Duff)
Camp Rock: The Final Jam (Disney Channel Original Movie)
High School Musical 4: East Meets West (Disney Channel Original Movie)

MUSIC
February 2 2010
Who I Am - Nick Jonas & The Administration

February 9 2010
Star Struck - Original Soundtrack

March 9 2010
TBA - Emily Osment

TBA
78violet
Miley Cyrus
Raven-Symone
Adrienne Bailon
Kiely Williams
Jordan Pruitt
Hannah Montana 4 - Original Soundtrack
Camp Rock: The Final Jam - Original Soundtrack
High School Musical 4: East Meets West - Original Soundtrack

Jordin Sparks/Lil Mama - Unreleased

Both Made By Me

Vanessa Hudgens - Set It Off

Made By Me

Exclusive: Alicia Keys - The Elements Of The Freedom

Made By Me

Girlcious - Over You

Made By Me

Crank it Up (Dj Kimbo's Remix)

While surfing youtube, I came across this AMAZING remix of Crank it Up.
D O W N L O A D

Taylor Swift - Tonight

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David Archuleta - David Archuleta

Both Made By Me

Jason Castro - It Matters To Me

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BoA - BoA [Deluxe]

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Jojo - All i Want Is Everything

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Nelly Furtado - Singles

Say It Right

Maneater

Do It

All Made By Me