K. Michelle - How Many Times

K. Michelle returns with "How Many Times" but after the superior "Just Can't Do This" failed to make a splash on the charts, I'm not sure how this one will fare. However, she does provide a superb vocal and once again relays the typical theme of a broken hearted woman. She sings how many times "she took her (lover) back" and all he did was betray her, break her heart, and leave her all alone. Two thumps up for the man basher!

Jay Sean - Hit The Lights

Sometimes you just have to bring it back to a plain ol' and classic club track. Jay Sean once again delivers with his third collaboration with Lil' Wayne "Hit The Lights." When all goes down, turn off the lights, drink a little something, let the DJ spin those records, and have some fun.

My DJ at work has been spinning this for a while now. After "2012" with Nicki underperformed, hopefully this will change the course of his "Frozen Time" LP.

OneRepublic - Good Life

OneRepublic's new music video for "Good Life" is inadvertently set in the middle of nowhere; however, the lyrics describe that "this could be a really good life." Lead singer Ryan Tedder describes waking up in London, traveling to New York and L.A. from "Paris to China to Colorado."

Honestly, world travel is symbolic of all of the opportunities this world has to offer. It's feel good songs like this that makes me appreciate the simple things while simultaneously looking forward to when I can live my life and experience a world of adventure!

Nicki Minaj - Moment 4 Life

I love Nicki. I love her style, her persona, her delivery, and her message. In "Moment 4 Life" with Drake she acknowledges the struggle that it took to get her to where is today and now that she's "made" it, she wishes that she could have this moment for life. As Drake proclaims, "everybody dies, but not everybody lives." So I say life your life and cherish every moment you have because when it'll be your last. Although the latter half of the video is quite uneventful, the intro is hilarious and is well worth the watch.

Lupe Fiasco - Words I Never Said

Lupe has always been a political rapper, but this collaboration with Skylar Gray takes the cake. Wow, is all I can say. He sure us being honest and expressing his opinion. Take a listen and speak up. Someone obviously needs to.

Katy & Ke$ha - E.T./Blow

Katy & Ke$ha have released their new singles and I wanted to discusss them together. Of course, I would have preferred "Hummingbird Heartbeat" or "Last Friday Night" to be released next by Katy, but this "E.T." remix with Kanye is "supernatural" and most importantly I'm glad that she is switching up with each single release. Katy sounds in control and in love. I love it and hope it smashes.

Ke$ha on the other hand continues to release pretty much that same, similar-themed song over and over again. Even so, I can't knock her for it because "Blow" is hot and why mess with a formula if it isn't broken? It sets the party mood that is about "blooooowwwww-ohohoh-oh!"

Avril Lavigne - What The Hell

With each new listen, I fall in love again with Avril Lavigne's new single "What The Hell." The video takes that love to a whole new level as Avril parades around as her broken-hearted and confused boyfriend follows her around town. Fun, happy, and catchy Avril is just as good as deep, emotional, and artist Avril. I'm glad she's found a way to comprise and balance both aspects into her music. It's good that she doesn't care "I you love me (her), if you love me (her)..." because sometimes that's what it takes to just, be yourself.

Lloyd - Cupid

I'm not not 100% sold on Polow Da Down producing Lloyd's new LP in its entirety; however, second single "Cupid" is a winner and its release was just in time for the month of love. Lloyd proclaims that "cupid has done it again" because his lover has "got his head spinning around, and around, and around." Oh, and did I mentioned that the beat knocks? Good stuff.

Wiz Khalifa - Roll Up

Wiz Khalifa is quite an interesting new artist. Not sure where I place him, yet but with a #1 hit under his belt he shows promise. On second single "Roll Up" Wiz is already singing. Dang, he's going commercial quickly! The Stargate-produced track has a notably sing-a-long hook that is sure to be a Rhythmic hit. Can't hate on him for wanting to keep the momentum.

The Black Eyed Peas - Just Can't Get Enough

No where near the quality of the material on "The END," the second single for The Black Eyed Peas album "The BEGINNING" is pretty catchy; however, the beat change halfway through the song is quite...odd. On the track "Just Can't Get Enough," Fergie proclaims that "she's addicted" to her lover. She is really one of two highlights on the track (along with Will.i.am's island influenced pre-chorus). Oh, can Fergie Ferg just go solo again? I miss her.