Way to go Ciara!! Go Girl is the lead single from her upcoming 3^rd album Fantasy Ride. Visually, this is a very nice video… Ciara always brings something nice to look at, lots of different looks, lots of sexiness. Can’t be mad at that. It’s obvious that she loves Janet, and I saw plenty of performance elements reminiscent to Janet, but hey Ciara pays her respects to the icon, so I ain’t mad. T-Pain...again…well…whatever. I like the damn song and the video! Check for Fantasy Ride, due out December 9^th.

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-Mack-

Michelle Williams’ third solo album is nothing that I expected, so maybe that’s why I love it - start to finish! While Unexpected is her third release as a solo artist, it marks her debut on the R&B Charts as a solo artist and her departure from gospel. This album is an equal mix of pop/dance tracks with smooth R&B balladry and slow jams. Michelle definitely does her thing on every song and brings her unique sound to a new listener base on the R&B side.

The album’s first single, We Break The Dawn is a flavorful preview of the album’s contents. It’s a great display of Michelle’s vocals and has the same club appeal found on the rest of the album. Hello Heartbreak is the second single and is an electric kickoff to the 50-minute project, with Michelle welcoming the old familiar feelings of sadness: “Hello heartbreak, it’s good to see you…” The pace remains upbeat on other tracks like Hungover, and one of my favorites: Til The End of The World, a song that creates a vivid story over an infectious beat.

Although I’m totally feeling all her club tracks, Michelle’s voice shines the best on the album’s slower numbers. The best of which is coincidentally titled The Greatest, an emotive power ballad with lyrics that rejoice in the finding of true love: “And now I realize that the stars are in your eyes, cause you always shine. Baby you’re the greatest…” Other notable standouts include Stop This Car (Stargate), Thank U, and the album’s closer Too Young For Love, a touching tale of two lovers competing against outside forces that would deny their love on account of their youth.

It’s so great to see Michelle having success aside from Destiny’s Child. Within the group, she seemed to be overshadowed by the drama of roster changes and the success of the group’s front-woman. Despite being the underdog, this album puts her in a position to largely outshine her two partners by showcasing her versatility as an artist as well as her range as a vocalist. Every song on this album hits hard, whether you’re groovin’ to the beat, or feeling the sentiment in the lyrics and vocals. This is a must-have album as it helps you to not only expect, but appreciate the unexpected…

-Mack-

Ladies, when it comes to lovemaking, some fellas prefer you be more vocal, in fact the louder the better. In honor of that, the number 10 spot goes to mega-songwriter and the consummate gentleman Ne-yo with Say It from his sophomore album Because of You. We know what you want, but it’s so much sexier when we hear you say it…

Fellas, is there anything better than having a woman that will do anything to make sure you reach that ultimate destination? I didn’t think so. Coming in at #9 this week are the original ladies of 90’s R&B, its SWV with Anything from the album It’s About Time. There’s a lot of sexiness to this track: the lyrics, the beat, the raindrops... it’s very simple but it says a whole lot.

Ladies, we haven’t forgotten about you. In fact, to prove it, coming in at #8 is Lloyd with Year of the Lover from his third album, Lessons In Love. This joint has a nice steady rhythm, and it’s all about doing it all but only with the right one and giving her anything she wants. But you only give it all when you find the one, and do it right… all night…

Fellas, in case you didn’t know, the key to makin it last is taking your time and pleasing your woman. If you need some direction, you may wanna listen to the #7 joint. It’s X-Scape with Work Me Slow from their sophomore album Off The Hook. The message here is simple: A little music, a nice drink, and some slow lovin makes a woman feel like she's more than a woman.

There’s not much I can say about this next joint. These fellas were two-hit wonders of the 90’s but this is one of the sexiest songs I’ve ever heard. In at #6, the brothers of the 90’s group Intro with Come Inside from their self-titled debut. If you haven’t heard it yet, all I’mma say is listen to the breakdown!

Everyone knows the perfect weather to make love in is the thunderstorm. The world could crash all around you in the thunder and lightning but as long as you’re with that right one, the storm doesn’t even matter. #4 this week goes to Jamie Foxx with Storm (Forecass) from his last album, Unpredictable. When the rain starts to fall, it’s time to help your lady make a little rain of her own.

Regardless of what you might hear, the sexiest type of music to make love to is anything with a slow electic guitar rift. That’s why Beyonce gets the #3 spot with Speechless from the Dangerously In Love album. On top of a sultry instrumental, Beyonce lays down some hot silky vocals and some very provocative lyrics.

The top 2 are must-plays in my list.

Ladies, your man is probably not intimidated by an aggressive woman. In fact, he probably loves it when you take charge. A little role reversal in the bedroom adds a lot of spice and a lot of pleasure. The #2 joint in the countdown goes to a brutha who’s known for keeping it nice and slow. It’s Usher with Trading Places from his latest album Here I Stand. I love the idea of just layin here and lettin her take control.

Sometimes the best time and place to get you some is at any random time and in any random place. There’s something about getting it on in a public place that’s downright sexy. Now if you know me, you know who’s already got the #1 spot. And it’s not because I’m her ultimate fan, it’s because she’s got enough babymaking slow jams in her career to make 2 albums and conceive enough kids to make a little league football squad. It’s none other than Janet Jackson with the classic Anytime, Anyplace. A little voyeurism, a little randomness all in the name of good love makes it all worthwhile...

Now before I let you go, let me keep this sex talk totally real with 2 tracks everyone should be paying attention to due to the serious nature.

1^st is from Lyfe Jennings latest album Lyfe Change, it’s called It’s Real and it’s about the consequences of unprotected sex – which can lead to HIV the virus that causes AIDS.

#2 is by T-Pain from his album Epiphany. It’s an interlude called I Got It followed by the song Suicide. Again, it talks about the reality that having unprotected sex is like committing suicide. Anyone could have anything so if you’re gonna have sex, treat everyone like they already got it and STRAP IT UP.

-Mack-