Last month, I wrote about R & B Kings 2009, a mixtape from Big Mike and DJ Neptune that featured new tracks from Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, and Bobby Valentino; over the weekend, a sequel to the mix leaked. This edition also has brand-new tracks by Ri-Ri, Justin, and Bobby, as well as premiere tracks from R. Kelly and Ciara. The standout is Timberlake’s breakup mope “Better Not Together,” in which he goes into bummed-out, velvet-voiced soul man mode, but Ciara’s aerobics-class-worthy “Turntables” is pretty bouncy and fun as well. A selection of tracks after the jump.
Justin Timberlake, “Better Not Together”
Bobby Valentino, “You Don’t Wanna Love”
(Again, I am so excited for this album.)
Ciara feat. Chris Brown, “Turntables”
There’s also an R. Kelly salute to asses (produced by Lil Jon!), but it’s kinda eh.
Big Mike And DJ Neptune: R & B Kings Part 2 [The Infamous Syndicate]
Earlier: Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Ciara, Chris Brown, And Pretty Much Every Other R & B Star Out There Mix It Up
@Maura Johnston: When Rihanna does uptempo she’s really, really good. And when she does ballads she’s horrid. (Although I did like how completely over the top Unfaithful was. But still, it’s not good.)
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How do I say this … THROWDINI!?!
Maura: I’m not too fond of the Timberlake track, but I fell in love with “Until Yesterday” via your Tumblr post, so thanks for that!
This + finally getting to hear the Ryan Leslie album = a wonderful R&B start to the week.
rihanna is bumming me out. i really liked “good girl gone bad”. i know they say, if it ain’t broke, but all the songs i’ve been hearing from her next album have been weak. even the supposed title “dark angels” makes me cringe. rihanna, make like madonna and switch it up. we get it, you’re edgy and dark, but it’s played. do something new!
@bess marvin, girl detective: yeah the rihanna track was definitely kinda weak. then again, i wasn’t that much of a fan of ‘rehab,’ either.