Billboard Information for OMARION

INFORMATION on CHART PLACINGS for ALBUM DEBUT(S) and RESPECTIVE SINGLE(S) for
January 12th, 2010

OMARION-- "Ollusion"
#19--Billboard 200
#7-- R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
#2--Independent Albums

Current SINGLE(S)/Other Charted Songs from "Ollusion"
"I Get It In" featuring Gucci Mane
#30--R&B/Hip-Hop Songs


INFORMATION on PREVIOUS WEEK'S ALBUM PLACINGS on the BILLBOARD 200

KE$HA-- "Animal"
DROPPED from #1 to #3

OMARION has a Top Twenty hit...but it's unfortunate that after three singles, nothing else is gonna be said about his album. KE$HA reached #1...yes she did...but as I said, she doesn't have enough of a fan base to stay at the top of the charts...her steady fall down the charts starts this week!

CHECK HERE NEXT WEEK on THURSDAY, JANUARY 28th, 2010 to find out how OMARION does on the RISE or FALL portion of this blog!

(ALL INFORMATION on this page has been retrieved on Thursday, January 21st, 2010 from ALL FACTS made AVAILABLE on BILLBOARD.COM...the lack of information on an ARTIST's release doesn't necessarily mean they are not on the charts. Full BILLBOARD INFORMATION can be accessed at billboard.biz)

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Billboard Information for KE$HA

INFORMATION on CHART PLACINGS for ALBUM DEBUT(S) and RESPECTIVE SINGLE(S) for
January 5th, 2010

KE$HA-- "Animal"
#1--Billboard 200
#1-- Digital Albums
#1--Canadian Albums

Current SINGLE(S)/Other Charted Songs from "Animal"
"Tik Tok"
#1--Hot 100
#2--Pop Songs
#23--Dance/Club Play Songs
#2--Radio Songs
#1--Digital Songs
#1--Canadian Hot 100

"Blah Blah Blah" featuring 3OH!3
#7--Hot 100
#2--Digital Songs
#3--Canadian Hot 100

"Your Love Is My Drug"
#27--Hot 100
#13--Digital Songs
#48--Canadian Hot 100

"Take It Off"
#85--Hot 100
#57--Digital Songs
#45--Canadian Hot 100

She's still looks trashy...like a crackhead...and like she ain't bathed in over a month. KE$HA may have blown Susan Boyle out from the Top Spot...but really, don't get TOO excited. KE$HA had NO OTHER competition when she released her album...so by default, she did well. She is not the next 'Gaga' ...so get that bullshit out of your head. And I guarantee you she will continue to fall down the charts within a couple of weeks...

Oh...and she sounds horrible live...what 152,000 people paid for was overly-fixed vocal production. Congratulations America...this is who YOU have chosen to be Number One...

What a disgrace!

CHECK HERE NEXT WEEK on THURSDAY, JANUARY 14th, 2010 to find out how OMARION does on the charts!

(ALL INFORMATION on this page has been retrieved on Thursday, January 14th, 2010 from ALL FACTS made AVAILABLE on BILLBOARD.COM...the lack of information on an ARTIST's release doesn't necessarily mean they are not on the charts. Full BILLBOARD INFORMATION can be accessed at billboard.biz)

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OMARION-- "Ollusion" (Rating 1/5)

(This week's "FAILURE")

It has been a few years since we last heard from OMARION. The former B2K lead singer has picked up Grammy nominations, movie roles, and his own label by the name of StarWorld Entertainment along the way since his solo debut back in 2005. Unfortunately for him, OMARION's third studio album Ollusion is just like any other R&B album we've heard in recent months...leaving me to truly believe what my Babyboi says...when you are out of the spotlight for too long, it is difficult to come back and expect to be welcomed with open arms...

For "true" fans of OMARION, they won't care about the words in this review. But when I realize that an artist tries to sounds like Trey Songz, Jeremih, Chris Brown, and Mario ALL on one album, I have to be upfront about it. If we are looking for hard-hitting singles like "Ice Box", look elsewhere because you will not find them on Ollusion. Instead, you will hear the same outdated boasting about "moves in the bedroom" (Trey Songz' I Invented Sex vs. OMARION's Wet) ...the same Imma Star -play on words (Jeremih vs. Hoodie featuring Jay Rock) ...and the same excessively begging guitar solo in a chorus (Chris Brown's Take You Down vs. Speedin'). And don't even get me started on the songs that try WAY too hard to be cunning like Last Night (Kinkos) and I Think My Girl Is Bi. Another thing rather annoying about this album is the fact that OMARION uses the guttural approach to singing (evident in lead single I Get It In featuring Gucci Mane and Code Red) instead of just singing naturally like he does on the song What Do You Say.

253 were the main producers for this album along with Tank, Maddscientist, T-Pain, Marques Houston, and Tha Drummahz...still didn't do anything grand, though. Coincidentally, the songs I mentioned above are the actual HIGHLIGHTS I picked to promote this album...so what does that tell you? If I have something critical to say about THOSE songs...imagine everything else on the album...but I'm not gonna go there. I think by now you get the picture. Maybe if he would've stayed with Lil' Wayne's label Young Money Entertainment things would be different...or at least get Timbaland back to produce another amazing song for you. Either way, OMARION became 2010's SECOND "FAILURE" when it comes to the BabyboiCampbells Review...

At least his dancing's still on point!

Songs that I Somewhat Enjoyed from the Album:
• I Think My Girl Is Bi

From OMARION's new album "Ollusion", here's "What Do You Say..."



From the same album, here's "Wet..."




OMARION featuring Gucci Mane
I Get It In
From the Ollusion album
Directed by Omarion
(3.05)





OMARION featuring Jay Rock
Hoodie
From the Ollusion album
Directed by N/A
(4.12)




OMARION
Speedin'
From the Ollusion album
Directed by N/A
(3.52)




REVIEW COMING UP TBA...POSSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
KERI HILSON-- "...In a Perfect World (I Like Edition)"
TONI BRAXTON-- (TBC)
LIL' WAYNE-- "Rebirth"
SADE-- "Soldier of Love"

Yes...it seems that after today (with the exception of some Billboard Blogs and other material that may present itself), the BABYBOICAMPBELLS REVIEW will go on another hiatus. We plan on returning anywhere between Tuesday, January 26th through Tuesday, February 8th...the reason for this being that there aren't too many albums being released at the moment...

...at least ones that catch our attention...

But don't worry...notice will be made as far as our return goes...and trust me, things are only gonna get even BETTER from here on out!

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RISE and FALL for MJB, YOUNG MONEY, and EMINEM

INFORMATION on PREVIOUS WEEK'S ALBUM PLACINGS on the BILLBOARD 200

MARY J. BLIGE-- "Stronger With Each Tear"
DROPPED from #2 to #4

YOUNG MONEY-- "We Are Young Money"
DROPPED from #9 to #12

EMINEM-- "Relapse: Refill"
DROPPED from #11 to #13

I think this is the first time since I've been paying attention to the charts where I can say every album released ends up remaining in the Top Twenty the week after. Good work to MJB...and to YOUNG MONEY and EMINEM (I guess).

Billboard is speculating that KE$HA and Susan Boyle are in battle for the #1 spot next week! Are you serious...? It is expected that both artists' albums could shift 100,000 copies...well then...I guess we have to...

CHECK HERE NEXT WEEK on THURSDAY, JANUARY 14th, 2010 to find out how KE$HA does on the charts! (Meanwhile...pray she doesn't become #1!)

(ALL INFORMATION on this page has been retrieved on Thursday, January 7th, 2010 from ALL FACTS made AVAILABLE on BILLBOARD.COM...the lack of information on an ARTIST's release doesn't necessarily mean they are not on the charts. Full BILLBOARD INFORMATION can be accessed at billboard.biz)

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BABYBOI SEZ (Volume 2.1)

OUTKAST (Spring, Summer, & Winter 2010) It’s been some time since we’ve heard from this multi-platinum selling, award winning duo. While guest spots have been done here and there—most recently, Andre 3000 on John Legend’s ‘Green Light’, and Big Boi on Mariah Carey’s H.A.T.E.U. (So So Def Remix)—a full Outkast project is finally underway. Outkast fans can rejoice in the news that 2010 will feature THREE albums from the duo, one solo for Big Boi, one solo for Andre 3000, and a new album featuring them both! First up is Big Boi’s ‘Sir Lucious Left Foot’ due in the spring. Originally planned for release in 2008, label changes and an internet leak forced the project to be pushed back multiple times. The album features Mary J. Blige, Jamie Foxx, George Clinton, T.I., and Gucci Mane amongst others, including Andre 3000. A video for new single ‘Shine Blockas’ is due in late January. ‘Sir Lucious Left Foot’ will feature much of the Atlanta hip-hop style that made Outkast so popular to begin with. For Andre’s album very little information is available. Recording began in late 2007, with Andre stating that this would be an album that featured him rapping more than it did singing. Guests like Erykah Badu, Fonzworth Bentley, and Sleepy Brown have recorded material with Andre, but it is not yet known if said songs will make the album’s final cut. Expect 3000’s new solo album sometime during summer 2010, right before Outkast regroups for their next LP tentatively due next December and rumored to be titled ‘10 The Hard Way’.



MISSY ELLIOTT (March 2010) After a five year hiatus since her last album, Missy Elliott is finally ready to give fans what they’ve been waiting for. ‘Block Party’ her seventh album, is due this spring. Elliott originally finished recording ‘Block Party’ in December 2007, and had planned to release it the following spring. However, after an opportunity presented itself to work with new producers who shared Missy’s unique vision, the album was pushed back. After multiple delays, and several officially released and leaked singles, ‘All 4 U’ featuring Lil Wayne looks to be in contention to be the new lead single. The song is classic Missy with her singing and rapping. The inclusion of Wayne is curious here given his verse is truly x-rated and will have to be either edited in some form or deleted altogether if Elliott is looking for the massive radio play she garnered with songs like ‘Lose Control’. Production by long time collaborator Timbaland is expected, which is great news considering he had very little input on Missy’s last album. Others making beats behind scenes include Pharrell, Swizz Beatz, and Danja. Those new producers Elliott was so eager to work with are The Arkitects, Jack Splash, and Bloodshy & Avant. As far as vocal collaborators are concerned, Jazmine Sullivan, Teyana Taylor, and T-Pain have been confirmed. The album is said to be filled with high-octane, uptempo tracks, as the title implies, a party atmosphere and sound are expected to make up the majority of ‘Block Party’. Let’s just hope the party does indeed get started this March.



GERRY CAPÓ aka "Lionize" (Summer 2010) Puerto Rican reggaetón duo Erre XI gained huge popularity when they made their debut in 2007. Working closely with the Luny Tunes, who founded the group and consequently produced most of their music, Erre XI became known for writing hits for other artists and performing background vocals on various projects. In 2008, they finally released their own solo project, ‘Luny Tunes Present: Erre XI’ which featured the smash hits, ‘Carita Bonita’and ‘Al Desnudo’. The album was well received and lead to a massively successful tour of Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe. Unfortunately for fans, in August 2009 the duo announced they were splitting, months after beginning work on what was supposed to be their highly anticipated sophomore album. Not much is known about what lead to their split, and as always, rumors ran rampant. After leaving the Luny Tunes and Machete Music/Mas Flow Inc., the duo became highly sought after in the Spanish music industry, with lead singer Lionize garnering the most attention. Despite a lucrative offer from Wisin y Yandel’s WY Records, Lionize ended up signing with El Cartel Records (Daddy Yankee’s record company). Since the Erre XI name was considered property of the Luny Tunes, Lionize and Raphy have shed the moniker. It is planned to be used on a new duo, Dylan & Lenny (who are currently working a new single, ‘Nadie Te Amara Como Yo’ and look to release their debut in the spring). Raphy is still working out details of his own solo offer, but it is Lionize, who has begun going by his real name Gerry Capó Hernández, that will release a disc first. Gerry’s solo debut on El Cartel is due this summer and will feature a blend of hip-hop, R&B, and reggaetón. Gerry is taking his solo project quite seriously, having recorded new music recently with Puerto Rico’s Grupo Mania, as well as Anthony ‘Romeo’ Santos of Aventura. Daddy Yankee himself has also commented recently on plans to enter the studio with Gerry. Expect a single sometime within the next few months and a co-tour with Daddy Yankee after the album’s release. Gerry should have no trouble becoming a successful solo artist, as this singer/songwriter is quite talented and ready for the spotlight.



NO DOUBT (Summer 2010) Here’s a great question: When was the last No Doubt studio album released? If the answer seems difficult to remember, it’s only because of the extensive hiatus this band has taken over the last decade. After ‘Tragic Kingdom’ and the single ‘Don’t Speak’ put them on the map, the group could do no wrong. Multiple albums and numerous awards followed, yet the focus almost always seemed to be on lead singer Gwen Stefani. When Stefani announced back in 2003 she was planning a solo album, very few were surprised. Two successful solo albums and two children later, Stefani returned to the band refreshed and ready to get back to work. No Doubt’s latest album started becoming a reality in 2008, when writing first began. A tour in ’09, (their first in several years) helped the band regroup and regain chemistry. Interscope Records has kept information regarding the new album top secret, but few details have leaked. The album is supposedly produced by Mark "Spike" Stent, who helped produce and mix ‘Rock Steady’. Also a mix of song styles is also expected. Regardless of what it sounds like, the public is eager to hear new music from this fascinating group. Looks like the wait is almost over! Oh and the answer to the above question is 2001 for those paying attention ;)



JOJO (Summer 2010) Joanna Levesque came to fame after competing on the popular show ‘America’s Most Talented Kids’. Shortly thereafter, she was signed to a label and released her debut in 2004 which featured the hit single ‘Leave (Get Out)’. Flash forward to 2010, and JoJo is ready to bring us her latest album (her third), titled ‘All I Want Is Everything’. After a mildly successful turn as an actress--she starred in ‘Aquamarine’, ‘RV’, and several TV shows—JoJo returned to her musical roots to put together her next album. On the verge of being 20, this album will offer the public its first glimpse into a more mature JoJo, and as a result, a more mature sound. ‘All I Want…’ will feature production by a host of talent including: The Underdogs, JR Rotem, Bryan-Michael Cox, Ron Fair, Darkchild, Timbaland, and Toby Gad. While a first single is expected in the next few months, JoJo can currently be heard on the Timbaland tracks ‘Lose Control’ and ‘Timothy Where You Been’ from Shock Value II. JoJo is one of the rare female entertainers who can actually be considered a ‘vocalist’, so it will be interesting to see where her new material takes her. To build interest in her new album, and put her name back out there, JoJo will be releasing a mixtape in the spring that is said to feature production by The Neptunes. Here’s hoping JoJo’s new project can bring her the same type of success she had with ‘Leave (Get Out)’.



DONNIE KLANG (March 2010) Many remember ‘Making the Band’ for bringing us the great, (Danity Kane and Day 26), and the not-so-great, (Da Band and O-Town). But few actually remember the lone solo star of the series, Donnie Klang. Klang was a finalist during the season that saw the creation of Day 26. Diddy was so impressed with him that he signed Donnie to a solo deal. In 2008 he released his debut, ‘Just A Rolling Stone’. While it received almost universal critical acclaim, the album was lost in the shuffle of higher profile releases on Bad Boy, like ‘Welcome to the Dollhouse’ and the self-titled debut of Day 26. Radio was hard on Donnie as well, seemingly dismissing him as a Justin Timberlake wannabe and showing his singles little to no love. This spring he will release his sophomore album and have a chance to prove to the haters that he is actually talented. With the majority of his new album being self written, expect a deep look into who Donnie Klang actually is. Rumored to be titled 'Welcome to Heartbreak', the new album demonstrates how well Donnie can tackle both pop and R&B. ‘Prisoner of Love’ is the new promo single and show’s Donnie’s softer side, but it’s the edgy ‘Satisfied’ that really illustrates Donnie’s versatility as an artist. That song is currently in contention to become the official first single; it was previously an interlude on his last album. A decision on a single and a new music video are expected soon too, as Donnie prepares to show the world that Diddy’s decision to sign him was not a mistake.

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KE$HA-- "Animal" (Rating 1/5)

(This week's "FAILURE")

2010 is set to be a very anticipatory year for music as we await the freshest sounds from Sade, Usher, Monica, Janet, Britney, and others, as well as newcomers Drake, Livvi Franc, and Alexandra Burke. Unfortunately, some music that's being hyped at the moment is nowhere near being copasetic with me, my ears, or this review as a whole.

KE$HA first appeared on the 2009 Flo Rida hit "Right Round" as the uncredited female vocalist in the chorus. Towards the end of the year, she ends up gaining the #1 song in America based upon a record she broke for having the song with the highest numbers for downloads in a week ("Tik Tok"). None of that means anything when it comes to the BabyboiCampbells Review...because if your album sucks...it will become duly noted how we feel. KE$HA's debut album "Animal" is beyond filth...it is a soundtrack for all the "white trashy girls" that have no rhythm...no sense of fashion...and the ones that try to act "hard" when they know one slap across the face will send them running back to their fathers.

We can all hail KE$HA as being the FIRST "FAILURE" of 2010...on songs like "Take It Off" (which features some writing credits from Claude Kelly), KE$HA talks about a "hole in the wall [that's] a dirty free-for-all...where they go hardcore and there's litter on the floor". Really amazing description, isn't it? Well how about this one for fun...on the song "Dinosaur", KE$HA talks about an older gentleman who can't keep his eyes off of her. In the chorus, she clearly spells the word "dinosaur" and says "You are a dinosaur/An O-L-D-M-A-N/You're just an old man/Hittin' on me, what/You need a CAT Scan..." The production doesn't make anything better as it's very close to the childhood taunting rhymes we heard when we were younger. And for those that think Britney can't sing...listen to "Animal" and you will clearly see KE$HA has NOTHING on Britney...as surprising as that may sound. The album is just too ignorant. Much like LMFAO's "Party Rock", "Animal" promises good party music...but grown people are going to end up looking elsewhere because this album just doesn't cut it. Maybe the ones fresh out of high school can appreciate it more.

That's really bad huh...?

Well...it's too bad it's the truth. The only songs I somewhat enjoyed were "Hungover" and "Animal", which showcased a side to KE$HA's vocal ability that wasn't as annoying as all Hell...

I know January is a slow month when it comes to music...but can we at least have people with some sort of talent releasing albums? I mean, come on now...what a way to bring in the New Year with some shitty performer who got lucky with a single that isn't even that clever or cute...it's just lame.

Songs that I Enjoyed from the Album:
NONE!

From KE$HA's new album "Animal", here's "Take It Off..."



From the same album, here's "Hungover..."



KE$HA
"TiK ToK"
From the "Animal" Album
Directed by Syndrome
(3.34)



REVIEW COMING NEXT WEEK on TUESDAY, JANUARY 12th, 2010:
OMARION-- "Ollusion"

Okay...so what does OMARION have to offer? His newest single isn't anything special...so is that an indicator that "Ollusion" is set to be another "Failure" for the month of January? Check here next week on TUESDAY, JANUARY 12th for the full review!

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Written by Felix-Lee "Campbells" Andrades, III