Look at you. Just frothing at the mouth for that new Beyoncé, ain'tcha? Well your wait is over, Crazy, because her album, along with a bunch of other stuff, is about to be released--officially! Welcome to another Release Guide. As usual, we've included some handy Amazon purchase links to more than indicate you should be buying music instead of trolling Megaupload. Peep game in the above graphic. So many titles to choose from. So little money to spend in these hard economic times.
OK, so! Beyoncé's I Am...Sasha Fierce officially drops this week. The magic in the air is so palpable you can practically make love to it, no? Beyoncé is the most innovative, avant garde virtuoso of our time (anyone that uses black & white photography after her will be labeled a biter), and she promises that on this release, you will see the many facets of her personality. Like Sybil! This double-disc epic features thigh-slapping ditties that will make you sweat, and heart-wrenching Pop ballads that will have you pondering the meaning of your questionable existence. Then you will cry many many warm tears of despair when at the album's tragic close, it is revealed that she is not, in fact, Jesus. [Amazon 11/18]
Marvin "Slim" Scandrick, whether you like it or not, is the voice that defined 112. Think back to whenever you heard a song by them that he didn't lead. You probably went "Who dis?" So now he's releasing Loves Crazy all by himself, and you can close your eyes and pretend 112 is back together! Bad Boy familiars Ryan Leslie and Mario Winans contribute to the production, and he also has a duet with Faith Evans. But, dear God, Young Berg is on here, too. Kudos to the geniuses at the label that said "We should probably release this the same day as Beyoncé." [Amazon 11/18]
Oh look. There's that Kanye West thing! [Amazon 11/24]
I'm not sure what I can say about Ludacris other than I used to like his music. With that in mind, let's see what the heck he's thinking with Theater of the Mind: "The whole album is theatrical, conceptual-wise. Every song you hear sounds like a scene from a movie." Haven't you always been theatrical, Christopher? Again, what's your concept for this album? [Amazon 11/24]
Oh snap! The Cadillac Records soundtrack might be a collector's item, if only because this many be the first and last time you get Beyoncé, Mary Mary, Raphael Saadiq and Mos Def all on the same album. Yes, even with the presence of Solange, the personnel looks pretty good. Don't hate. [Amazon 12/2]
If there's one rapper I won't snark on, it's Scarface. I just don't think I'd have a fighting chance; he'd beat me with knowledge. Emeritus signals a retirement of sorts, but it might not be the last time we hear from him. We usually take these kinds of titles with a grain of salt. [Amazon 12/2]
Below you'll find a poll that asks what you plan to buy. Lord help us, just check Beyoncé and keep it moving. Who needs a poll?
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