OMARION ASKS KAT DELUNA FOR SOME CUT OFF TIME!

Omarion Cut Off Time (feat. Kat DeLuna)

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That's right! Omarion has done yet another HOT collaboration! But this time it is not with Bow Wow but with new chick on the block Kat DeLuna! The two have paired up for the track 'Cut Off Time' which has been recorded for the soundtrack to upcoming move 'Bring The Noise'! It's a great Timbaland produced track and you can even hear Timbo in the background in the chorus and I love the uptempo feel of the track! I am happy with the new material by Omarion which is leaking but am a bit gutted that he did not release a third singl from '21'! After hearing the album again last night I feel that 'Beg For It', 'Electric' or 'Obsession' could have easily been another hit for Omarion! I really thought this album would take off especially after the success that was 'Ice Box'! Anyway, enough from me (lol!), what do you make of the track? I am really looking forwrd to hearing your opinions!

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PHARRELL'S BEAT GOES ON FOR MADONNA!

Madonna The Beat Goes On

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This is expected to be Madonna's first single from her upcoming new album due for release later this year! It has already been confirmed that Madonna will perform her new single at the VMA's on September 9! Will it be 'The Beat Goes On'? I sure hope so! I have never been a fan of Madonna but it seems that Pharrell is doing a great job with Madonna's sound as this track was produced by Pharrell! So, what do you make of this track? Rate it? Or hate it? Either way UK Rep would love to hear your opinions!

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UK REP'S MUSIC NEWS - 22 AUGUST: BEYONCE SPECIAL!

I love it when Beyonce hits the headlines and is everybody's talking point so I want to share all the latest from Ms. Knowles with you in my UK Rep's News: Beyonce Special! Below is a video where you an see Beyonce talk EXCLUSIVELY about recording a new album in December due for release early next year/summer 2008! This is great news! She also talks about her recent career highlights such as movies and the tour! Enjoy the video:

...So? What did you make of that? Are you excited about hearing her new material? I sure am! But then again I am a MASSIV Beyonce fan and can see how some of you may be sick of seeing her everywhere! It does seem that Beyonce is addicited to work and cannot stay hapy doing nothing so, as she vows not to do any movies soon she has no choice but to go back in the studio!

Also it seems that beyonce had a wardrobe malfunction while she was on stage promoting her fashion line in Toronto last week! While singing her dress flew up and she flashed her boobs as she was not wearing a bra underneath! The video footage which is available all over the internet can be seen below (unfortunately the quality is not great but you can figure it out!) Enjoy the video:

So what do you think? Do you think it was a publicity stunt? Or do you think it was a genuine wardrobe malfunction? I believe the latter mainly because she is not the type of person to do a Janet Jackson (lol!) and then holds on to the dress for dear life afterwrads in fear that it would happen again! It is pretty funny to see and what with her fall last month as well, and the pyrotechnics drama, her tour certainly was one not to miss! And when I went to see her it was AMAZING! So I cannot wait for the tour to arrive on DVD! Did you enjoy this burst of BRAND NEW Beyonce news? I hope you did! And would love to hear all of your opinions?

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UK REP'S WEBSITE UPDATE - BACKSTREET BOYS!

I have done this before and I believe you like it! This is the part in the blog where I let all you fans out there know when an artists website has been updated because of a new album or project! Expect a lot more of these posts in the future! Today, the BRAND NEW Backstreet Boys website has been unveiled (click here to visit)! Thay have released information on their new album 'Unbreakable' which is due for an October 30 release date (29 in the UK)! Below is a screenshot of the website and if you click on it you can visit the site! Please let me know what you think of this post! Also, if you missed the post on the mp3 of 'Inconsolable' (their first single) then click here to re-visit that post!

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JUST A QUICK WORD ABOUT 'TRACK OF THE DAY'!

'UK Rep's Track Of The Day' has been a regular feature of the blog since it opened in February! Before you could not download the 'Track Of The Day' but now you can!!! All you have to do to download the track is click on he image of the artwork for that parrticular track! Often they will be tracks that I have posted in the past! I hope youguys enjoy this update to the 'Track Of The Day' feature! I would love to get your feedback and would like to know if you think adding a download to the 'Track Of The Day' is a good idea! Look forward to hearing your opinions!

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CHAKA KHAN IS DISRESPECTFUL TO MARY J!

Chaka Khan Disrespectful (feat. Mary J. Blige)

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Yes! I know this may have leaked a while back but I have not seen it on ANY other blog, NOTHING has leaked today and it is such a great tune that I could not keep it from all you guys! The woman with the voice is back, 29 years after she started! It is of course... Chaka Khan and this is the lead single from her upcoming album 'Funk This' and the single 'Disrespectful' features the mighty vocals of Mary J. Blige! I love it when a track like this comes around, two massive strong black women vocals on one track! My ideal track! I first heard this track on BBC 1Xtra a few weeks back and only now have I found it to put on my iPod! I hope you guys enjoy this track as much as I do and if this track is anything to go by, I definitly recommend buying the album when it's released September 25! Have you always been a fan of her music or is this track the first thing you've heard of her? What do you make of this mighty mighty track? I really really want to hear what you think of this track! So please make a little comment as I appreciate it a lot!

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UK REP'S REQUEST - IMOGEN HEAP!

Imogen Heap Goodnight And Go

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PLEASE IF YOU REQUESTED THIS THEN PLEASE SAY THANK-YOU SO THAT I KNOW YOU HAVE RECEIVED IT! TOO MANY PEOPLE AREN'T SAYING THANK YOU AND I DON'T KNOW IF PEOPLE HAVE RECIEVED WHAT THEY REQUESTED! THANK YOU!

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UK REP'S MUSIC NEWS - 21 AUGUST!

There is hardly anything happening in the world of music today! Hence no downloads! But, UK Rep always finds the news that you should hear! So here we go and enjoy the news! So please comment on your fave stories!

Kanye West has said that Justin Timberlake is his "biggest inspiraton and his biggest competition"! Kanye is quoted in the October issue of 'XXL' as saying "He's the only other person that gets an across-the-board response and respect level black radio, white radio. If Justin hadn't come out and killed the game, I can't say that my album, singles and videos would be on the same level that they're on. We push each other. I look at me and Justin like Prince and Michael Jackson in their day." Despite being number 1 in the UK at the moment he claims that he's "never cared about being No. 1." and prefers his music to connect with people rather than compete for record sales! Is Kanye getting a bit too big for his boots? Or is it just a slight dig at 50 Cent, saying that they are on the same level and getting to number 1 does not determine success! What's your opinion on Kanye? I'd love to hear it!

In an exclusive interview for BBC 1Xtra recently, R. Kelly revealed that he has made thirty... yes THIRTY chapters for his 'Trapped In The Closet' series! Is he going a bit over the top now with this story, at first there were only six, ten it reached twelve and he is now releasing Chapters 13-22 but it seems he is not content wth just 22 and has done more!!! I mean seriously, how much more can this story go on for? I am still eager to hear them all but I would also like the mp3's of the chapters to be released on a CD and not just on DVD! So Kels, if you're listening (lol) please release all thirty or so chapters on a CD! Are you looking forward to his next chapters?

Amy Winehouse has left rehab for a second time on Sunday (August 19)! This is not a good sign! I was really happy that she went back to rehab because I do fear for her health and do not want to lose her music and I want her to be healthy enough to record new material! Winehouse walked out of 'The Causeway Clinic' in Britain on on following a series of screaming matches with her husband Blake! I really urge Amy to go BACK into rehab and I don't wanna hear her say 'No! No! No!' (lol)! What do you think Amy should do? What do you think about the news that she has left rehab again?

Is Mary J. Blige pregnant? Well, acording to some reports the answer is yes!!! It seems that Mary who is 36 years old, and her husband/manager Kendu Isaacs are expecting their first child as early as early 2008! A close family member has revealed that they have been trying for a baby for nearly a year, having got married in December 2003, and have finally succeeded! Mary is already stepmother to Kendu's three kids from a previous relationship! I am really happy to hear this news and cannot wait to see te first pics of what I'm sure will be a great looking child! I was hoping that she wuld release an album later this year as planned but I think that her new album has to be pushed back for the sake of her unborn child! Congrats Mary! What are your thoughts on this news? Please discuss in the comments section below!

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UK REP'S PHOTO OF THE DAY - CHRIS BROWN!

Just to let you know that this is Chris Brown's promo pic for the 2007 VMA's!
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UK REP'S PHOTO OF THE DAY - RAY L(AVENDER)!

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UK REP'S UK CHART UPDATES!

Yes that's right! It's BACK!!! Every Monday I will bring you the latest goings on with the OFFICIAL UK Charts, Albums and Singles! So here is the latest news fom the UK charts! Enjoy! And be sure to comment on what you find out please!

Kanye West has scored his very first UK #1 single with the track 'Stronger' which knocked Robyn's 'With Every Heartbeat' from the top spot!

Mario made a respectable peak position at #21 with his BRAND NEW single 'How Do I Breathe'! This is not very bad at all considering that the song has not been played that much here in the UK and he has done absolutely NO promotion to help the record! Let's just hope that by the time the album drops in October we see some promotion!


Eve has also made an intersting appearance in the UK Singles Chart at #35! Again this is good because she has done NO promotion and the video I have only seen once on UK TV! The single is physically out this week so hopefully it will creep up a few places on next weeks chart! Although I'm sure that this is not a postition Eve will be happy with after a 5 year break!

Their previous single 'Cupid's Chokehold' was one of the BIGGEST selling singles of the year so far and it seems that their follow up 'Clothes Off' will follow in its footsteps having entered the chart at #8 on downloads alone and a week ahead of physical release! It is a great track and makes me wonder whether Patrick Stump should permanently join Gym Class Heroes as every track he features on becomes a huge hit!

Having been released to iTunes this week 'Ayo Technology' has proved a major HIT here in the UK with it reaching #23 in the UK Singles chart on downloads alone two weeks ahead of physical release (27 August)! It is amazing what power iTunes can have on the singles chart! I really hope this becomes a huge hit for him as the production from JT and Timbo is amazing and should be recognised! lol!

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NOW THAT GWEN'S GOT DAMIAN MARLEY!

Gwen Stefani Now That You Got It (feat. Damian Marley)

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Gwen has chosen 'Now That You Got It' as her fourth and possibly last single from her 'Sweet Escape' album and she has re-worked what was already a great song by adding the vocals of Damian Marley to the track! What do you make of the new version? Gwen has already filmed a video to this and will premiere in the coming weeks! Rate it? Or hate it? Either way, UK Rep would like to know!

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UK REP'S NEWS - 20 AUGUST!

Yes, that's right! 'UK Rep's News' is BACK!!! The feature which intends to keep you up to date with all the latest goings on in the world of music with the artists you all love both in their personal and professional lives! So here we go! Please let me know what you think of this post as a whole and what you think of any particular story! Thank you! And most importantly enjoy!

Gwen Stefani has admitted that she does want to have more children but does not want it to get in the way of her No Doubt reunon which is set for 2008, so she has vowed put her baby plans on hold so that she can concentrate on the No Doubt reunion despite admitting that her commitments as a mother as well as her solo career has created tension within the group! In other Gwen news, it has been confirmed that Sean Kingston will be supporting Gwen on the latest leg of her tour! Are you excited for the No Doubt comeback? Please let UK Rep know!

Finally! After what feels like years! Leona Lewis has finished recording her debut album after winning the UK talent show 'The X Factor' in December last year! Simon Cowell promises that her debut record is as good as early Whitney or Mariah! These are very high compliments to Leona and in a recent interview Simon revealed that he didn't want to waste Leona's talent and release a mediocre record within two months and didn't care if the record took 2 years to make! The lead single from the album is called 'Bleeding Love' and was written by Ryan Tedder who has worked with Jennifer Lopez & Lil' Jon and was recorded while Leona was out in LA. Her album is still untitled and will be released November 5 in the UK and early 2008 in the US, making her the FIRST UK talent show winner to cross the border and conquer the US market! How excited are you for Leona's new material?

Gnarls Barkley were set to release their sophomore album in December but has had to be pushed back because Danger Mouse is too busy working on a new project with a band called Underground Animals to promote the record! Expect the second Gnarls Barkley record to be released in 2008! I cannot wait for their sophomore and am happy to hear that they are keen to promote the record! Are you lloking forward to the new Gnarls Barkley record?

Maroon 5 have chosen 'Won't Go Home Without You' as their next single and have asked fans to help with making their new video! The band will be featuring home movies sent in by fans. This is what the band had to say; "Friends, lovers, family, pets, musical instruments... you name it. Whatever and whomever you love, we want to include footage of it in our video. This is going to be a tribute to you and your life stories wherever they're happening around the world. Got any home videos of us in concert? Send them in too. Be creative, have fun, and spread the love. Thanks a lot." OK! It's an interesting concept for a music video! I just hope it doesn't look cheap! After the high budget video of 'Wake Up Call' I am a bit dissapointed! I am happy with the single choice though! What do you think?

Beyonce Knowles has revealed that her respectful attitude towards fans came as a result of an encounter with Will Smith. Beyonce was thrilled when she got the chance to meet Will Smith when she was 15! Beyonce noted how devoted Will Smith was to his supporters, and vowed to act the same way if she ever found fame. "We were the last people he met, and I said 'I don't care if I ever get that famous, I will always be like him'." I can speak from personal experience and say that Beyonce is devoted to her fans and when I had the privellege of meeting her once she really listend to me and enjoyed listening to her fans! So for that, I say Thanks Will Smith!

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UK REP'S REQUESTS - SUGABABES & SHAGGY!

Shaggy Hey Sexy Lady

Sugababes Push The Button

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CHRIS BROWN IS TALKING ABOUT YOU!

Chris Brown You

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Now this is more like it! Finally a decent mid-tempo tune from Chris Brown! This track is called 'You' and is a great mid-tempo joint and I really hope he delivers with this new album due out late October! 'Wall To Wall' was an unfortunate flop for him and didn't set his career in the rght way hence he pushed his album back when it was supposed to be released August 28! So what do you make of this new track? Do you think this album will be the end of Chris Brown's career? Please let UK Rep know as I am intersted to hear what you think!

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UK REP'S PHOTO OF THE DAY - LEONA LEWIS!

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UK REP'S REQUEST - TAMIA!

Tamia Me

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MARIO CRIES OUT FOR UK REP'S BLOG OF ALL BLOGS!

Mario Crying Out For Me

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Now I know this track my not be very new to many of you but I feel today is a good day to post it for two reasons! One, because nothing else is leaking, and two, because today it has been confirmed that 'Crying Out For Me' will be the second single to be lifted off Mario's ever-delayed album 'Go!' now due for release in October! As for the track itseld, I think it's great but I feel any of the leaked tracks would serve well as a single but I would have liked a BRAND NEW track to leak and be named the second single! I just feel that due to the fact this track leaked so ahead of OFFICIAL release that it will fail to impact on the charts! Meanwhile in other Marion news, I am anticipating to hear which postition his single 'How Do I Breathe' will be in the UK singles chart after the single was released this week! So back to 'Crying Out For Me', rate it? Or hate it? Either way UK Rep would love to hear your opinions!

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KANYE WEST GOES FOR AN XTRA XTRA LARGE!

OK, let me let you into a little secret, my fave artist at the moment is the FANTASTIC Kanye West! With the release of 'Graduation' getting nearer I have re-discovered his two previous masterpieces 'The College Dropout' and 'Late Registration' and am listening to them non-stop! Here we have Kanye on the cover of 'XXL' magazine looking every bit the superstar that he is! What do you make of the way Kanye looks on this cover? Please let UK Rep know as I am interested in hearing your opinions!

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RAY L CHANGES UK REP'S WAY!

Ray L(avender) Change My Way
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There has been virtualy NOTHING happening in the world of music right now apart from this track! This is the latest track to leak from Ray L(avender)'s upcoming debut album titled 'X-Rayted' due to be released later on this year! This is such a smooth joint and if he does the right promotio I reckon this man could be the next Akon or T-Pain, even though he is on their label! lol! What do you guys make of this new joint? Rate it? Or hate it? Either way UK Rep would love to hear your opinions!

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UK REP'S PHOTO OF THE DAY - KEYSHIA COLE!

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NELLY WANTS TO KNWO WHAT UK REP'S NAME IS!

Nelly Wadsyaname

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Nelly is getting close to completing his upcoming album 'Brass Knuckles' which is due for release September 18, but somehow I think the release date will be pushed back just based on the fact that there has been no music video yet and it is still unclear whether 'Cut It Out' (a track which I don't like!) or this one 'Wadsyaname' will be the lead single! I abolutely love this new track and beleive Nelly to be back on form after the dissapointment that 'Cut It Out' was! What do you make of the new track? Rate it? Or hate it? Either way UK Rep would love to hear your opinions!

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UK REP XCLUSIV: KANO FREESTYLE!

Kano Freestyle

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This is a MUST-SEE video for all you Kano fans out there! Here we have a BRAND NEW Kano freestyle where he is as raw as raw can get with no production hype! This just highlights wht a tlaent this young man is and is not for one second over-rated! It is also great to see that on the UK iTunes stor his BRAND NEW video with Craig David is number 4 in the Most Downloaded Videos so hopefully when the track comes out it will STORM the charts and propell Kano to the top where he belongs! Enjoy the video and I would be really grateful if you could comment on what you see please!

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KANYE PREVIEWS HIS ALBUM WIV WESTWOOD IN THE UK!

Kanye West Live On Tim Westwood (BBC Radio 1)

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Kanye West is all over the UK at the moment having presented the hit late night TV show here in the UK called 'The FridayNight Project' yesterday and aloyesterday he appeared on Tim Westwood's radio show to EXCLUSIVLY play snippets of tracks from his new album 'Graduation' due to hit stores in the UK September 10! The first track you hear is called 'Brother' and is a dedication to Jay-Z and if you watch the video Kanye talks more about the song! And from what Kanye allows us to hear the track sounds PURE FIYAH! The next track that Kanye allows Westwood to play is called 'Champion' which he is already performing LIVE in the UK, so expect a HQ video from 'The Album Chart Show' to be posted on this very site later on today! And it goes without saying that 'Champion' is gonna be a sure hit for Kanye as it seems he will release the joint as his next single! Watch the video! Enjoy! And please let me know what you think!

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UK REP'S ARTWORK - OMARION & BOW WOW - FACE OFF!

This is now the third time I have made my own album cover for an album due to be released soon! Today I have made two covers for Omarion & Bow Wow's upcoming 'Face Off' album! I would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on the two covers and although there is little difference in the two I would like to know which one you prefer! It will be interesting to see what the OFFICIAL album cover will look like! But I have a feeling it's gonna bea while since we get to see it as the album is released December 4! Also if you haven't already, check out my Will.i.am & Jill Scott album covers and comment on them too please! Thanks! Look forward to hearing from you!

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OMARION IS BOW WOW'S DESIGNATED DRIVER!

Bow Wow & Omarion Designated Driver

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This is the first single to be lifted off the collaborative album 'Face Off' due for release December 4! This is a great track and it is great to hear new material from both of these guys and what makes it better is the fact that they have recorded a WHOLE ALBUM together and i this lead track and 'Let Me Hold You' is anything to go by then it will defnitely be the album to close off 2007! Will you be buying their album? I defintely will so please let me know what you make of the track? Happy to see these guys working together?

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NICOLE CALLS UK REP HER BABY LOVE!

Nicole Scherzinger Baby Love (feat. Will.i.am)

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August 17 2007 should officially be known as Nicole Scherzinger day because soooo much of her has leaked today; her first OFFICIAL music video, her OFFICIAL album cover, a LIVE performance and NOW... her second single 'Baby Love' has leaked! This is another top track from Miss PCD and I am highly anicipating her new album now set for a November 6 release date! It kinda sucks that the album has been pushed back! But I only wish that the material lives up to the hype surrounding her record! What do you make of her BRAND NEW single? Rate it? Or hate it? Either way UK Rep would love to hear from you!

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NOW THIS IS THE OFFICIAL 'HER NAME IS NICOLE' COVER!

So many different covers but now it seems that this one really IS the official cover! I like it! But I also liked the other cover that I posted on Wednesday! So please let me know what you think of this cover? I am really really looking forward to hearing your comments!

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NICOLE DOES WHATEER SHE LIKES LIVE!!!

I know I posted the OFFICIAL music video like five minutes ago! But guess what? Nicole has already performed the track LIVE on the American TV programme 'So You Think You Can Dance?' and it was an AMAZING performance! She really stepped her game up for this performance! And the choreography that is missed from the music video appears in the LIVE performance! So I love love love this first performance of the single!

Also, a bit of confusion as to when the album will be released, many of us were under the impression it came out October 16 but at the end of the video clip Crap Deeley... sorry I mean Cat Deeley says it comes out November 6! Oh well I guess only time will tell! Please let me know what you think of her performance!

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