What to do when your musical efforts have been shunned on mass? Why, of course, you cover an R&B classic. One by Aaliyah at that.

This, unfortunately, was the rationale of former B2K star Omarion, who today released his own rendition of the late diva’s ‘One In A Million’.

Ironically, his version was just that – yet for all the wrong reasons. Listen, at your risk, below. And yes, it’s as shocking as you think…

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Following the poor performance of Omarion‘s 2009 LP ‘Ollusion’ LP, the R&B singer  vowed to switch things up for his next record. A promise the former B2K star seems to be sticking to, if newly surfaced cut ‘Forgot About Love’ is anything to go by.

Is the song actually any good, though? Take a listen after the jump…

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New material from Omarion surfaced today. The heavily auto-tuned track, entitled ‘Sweet Hangover’, was produced by, you guessed it, T-Pain. Omarion’s ‘Ollusion’ LP hits stores on January 12th.

With the melody in the chorus and the cliche that has become the use of auto-tune, this song sounds remarkably similar to T-Pain’s ‘Buy You A Drink’. Though it is quite catchy and radio-friendly, I must admit that I am disappointed that Omarion did not provide the “fresh” sound that he promised with this album. Having listened to the entire LP, this track actually serves as one of its best songs. As an artist who is yet to establish himself as a major sales force on the charts, with the exception of ‘Ice Box’, it seems that Omarion has once again dropped the ball.

Hit or Miss?

As Omarion gears up for the release of 3rd studio album, ‘Ollusion’ (due January 12th),  the record’s next official single ‘Speedin” premiered. Unsurprisingly, with Omari resting the annoying talk-singing  of his last few singles on the bench, ‘Speedin” easily serves as his best single in a LONG while. The mid-tempo ballad, which was produced by 253, sees the 25 year old turn in an emotionally-charged and mature sounding vocal, which really compliment the song’s lyrics (the notion of racing to the side of the one you love). A great track and an even better single choice.

After having had a few choice words about Omari’s recent material, the former B2K star undeniably has a winner on his hands with this one. Here’s hoping it’s chart performance reflects its quality.

Hit or Miss?

2024 may be nearing its close, but – with his first new single of the year – Mario is still taking advantage of the time left.

Fresh from being announced as a supporting act on Queen of Hip Hop Soul Mary J. Blige‘s forthcoming ‘For My Fans‘ North American tour, the GRAMMY-nominated crooner has lifted the lid on his latest single ‘Space‘

“You got that look on your face / Like you still want to place / Come over to my place / Let you into my space,” he sings on the sizzling new track co-penned with James Fauntleroy.

Accompanying the song’s arrival with a Le3ay-directed music video, ‘Space’ comes as Mario’s first offering since 2023’s ‘Used to Me,’ ‘Main One,’ and ‘Like Her Too’ (as we reported here).

Ahead of finding out official news on all four tunes’ yet-announced parent album, look inside to get into the crooner’s latest.

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Raz B steps into the new decade with ‘NDA‘…a club-ready jam launched to lead the way for his solo album ‘Full Disclosure.’

The song was released at midnight and sees the B2K performer address the peaks, perks and troughs of celebrity when it comes to short-lived flings and wild nights of passion.

Press play for your first listen…

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If you thought sultry singer/songwriter Jhene Aiko “exposed the freak” on her multi-platinum ‘Pose To Be’ bop with Omarion and Chris Brown, the sexual expressions that line her new song, ‘Maniac,’ make ‘eating the groceries’ look tame.

“Hop on a dick like a maniac/Head like a brainiac/ Got to read the signs like a zodiac / I’m a low-key freak, you don’t know me, yet,” raps Aiko over the new tune.

As we’re sure reading the above has piqued your interest, tuck in below to hear more of the NSFW song:

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In light of the multitude of trending of tragic events happening Stateside and worldwide, former football star turned Urban Inspirational recording artist Trinity Dawson has released a relevant anthem for today’s society in the form of his second single ‘Not That Easy.’

The Houston based native impacts Gospel radio the tune, an encouraging and uplifting song that talks about being steadfast and unbreakable during tough situations, that was birthed from a collaboration with Grammy Award winning songwriter Aaron Sledge (Mario, Michelle Williams, James Fortune, Mary Mary).

Hear it below:

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Omarion is wasting no time capitalising on the buzz for his new single ‘Post To Be (ft. Chris Brown & Jhene Aiko)’.

For, one day after the song’s premiere, the former B2K frontman has unveiled the tracklist and release date for its parent album ‘Sex Playlist’.

The set arrives almost five years after the roll-out of O’s last studio album ‘Ollusion’, which opened with first week sales of 19,300 back in January 2010.

After a number of label shifts, including a brief stint at Lil Wayne’s Young Money, the new father settled at Rick Ross’ Maybach Music Group/Atlantic and is armoured with exposure from VH1 hit ‘Love & Hip-Hop: Hollywood’ – which he stars on with girlfriend Apryl.

So, when with the LP be dancing into stores? And which tracks will it feature? Find out below…

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