Justin Timberlake did the damn thing with first-week sales of his highly anticipated sophomore CD Future Sex/Love Sounds. Although Billboard will probably release their official DOMESTIC figure later today, our source tallies 710,539 units sold (WORLDWIDE). Take that and rewind it back.


(Imma need y'all to live for this dance solo)

Now, many hate on Justin for being sohh heavily influenced by Michael Jackson, for being passe in the face of white chocoloate newcomer Robin Thicke, Pharrell's new toy since Justin contractually couldn't work with the Neptunes. Some still even have venom for the former N'Sync frontman for his involvement or lack thereof in Janet Jackson's Superbowl wardrobe malfunction. Hate all you like, dude just raised the bar. And for all of those that wanna bring up how Usher moved a million units in one week. Save it. It didn't happen until his fourth solo album, this is Justin's second.

And speaking of Janet, in timely fashion, her upcoming album, 20Y.O., was leaked on the internet yesterday. Rest assured we've got you covered on first listen of our favorites. However before we get to that, I implore everyone that has a leaked copy to go out a purchase a copy. Janet is worth the $10.99.

But just so that you don't go running off to another blog, here are a few of our favorites.

"Love 2 Love"

"This Body"

"Get It Out Me"

Janet, Jermaine Dupri, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis put together a Janet album that is reminiscent of her previous 20 years of hitmaking and that carefully combines a contemporary sensibility with a reach forward. And I ain't mad at it.

Lastly, I want to check the fool who wrote the blurb "Whitney Eyes Her Comeback" in today's (9/20/2006) NY Post. The over zealous scribe quotes Clive Davis as saying:

"In my opinion, the best singers in the world are Aretha Franklin and Whitney.That's not to knock Mariah Carey. Mariah is a friend of mine, but I think Mariah would even say those two are the best."

Now, I don't know how many of you follow Mariah, but even with all the respect and reverence Mariah gives to legends like Aretha, Patti Labelle and Kathleen Battle, I'd find it hard to believe that Mariah would not include herself as one of the best in the world. I mean why wouldn't she, especially if she is going to include some sweaty, puffy coke whore like Whitney.

Whitney is phenomenal and I definitely champion her comeback. However, I do believe that all the talk about her scheduled performance dates and releasing an album in the first quarter of 2007 sounds a bit premature. Take it slow, Nippy. Take it slow.
Posted by SOHH Soul Man at September 20, 2006 09:02 AM
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Hmmm, Mariah as one of the best singers in the world?? I don't know about that.

Posted by: js at September 20, 2006 09:53 AM

Whitney at her prime was better than Mariah. And neither Whitney or Mariah are at their prime vocally.

Posted by: js at September 20, 2006 09:55 AM

Whitney at her prime was better than Mariah. And neither Whitney or Mariah are at their prime vocally now.

Posted by: js at September 20, 2006 09:55 AM

Whitney at her prime was better than Mariah. And neither Whitney or Mariah are at their prime vocally now.

Posted by: js at September 20, 2006 09:55 AM

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