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Win Jason Derulo signed copies of the DVD 'Turn The Beat Around' staring Romina D’Ugo - this movie has a top-notch soundtrack which features tunes from Mr Derulo, B.O.B, Cobra Starship plus many more!

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Kelly Erez: This Is Me (Definition Music)

Kelly Erez: This Is Me (Definition Music)

The title is self explanatory and is a clear statement of intent but also there is a clear sound of determination and confidence. Here is someone saying that this is how I am and if you do not like it, that is fine but...

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Mike Posner:  31 Minutes To Takeoff (J Records)

Mike Posner: 31 Minutes To Takeoff (J Records)

I notice that Posner's initial idea behind this album was to “make something that didn't sound like anything that was already out.” I don’t know whether or not anyone has subsequently pointed out to him that he’s

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Bruno Mars:  Doo-Wops & Hooligans (Elektra/Asylum)

Bruno Mars: Doo-Wops and Hooligans (Atlantic)

He’s written tracks for Flo Rida and Travie McCoy, so expect the same kind of catchy pop R&B reggae tinged easy listening tunes with Doo-Wops, his first album. I’ve read on numerous occasions that there’s a darker...

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Trey Songz: Passion, Pain and Pleasure (Atlantic)

Trey Songz: Passion, Pain and Pleasure (Atlantic)

It seems Trey has got all the party bangers out of his system, "Passion, Pain & Pleasure" is overloaded with slow jamz and slick R&B smoothness. There’s rarely anything to be deduced in a title and Passion...

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Bruno Mars: Grenade (Elektra Records)

Bruno Mars: Grenade (Elektra Records)

Bruno Mars is probably the most prolific writer on the planet at the moment due to his recently penned Cee Lo and Travie McCoy hits, and not to mention his own worldwide best seller 'Just The Way You Are' - So with that in mind...

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Alexandra Burke: Overcome (Syco Music)

Alexandra Burke: Overcome - Deluxe Edition (Syco Music)

I’m not that keen on X Factor but, generally speaking, tune in towards the end of the series to check out who is on their way to the finals, or not. This young lady shone above all the others from the first time I saw her...

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Bruno Mars:  Doo-Wops & Hooligans (Elektra/Asylum)

Bruno Mars: Doo-Wops & Hooligans (Elektra/Asylum)

Fresh from the massive success of his No1 smash 'Just The Way You Are' comes Hawaiian born Mars' debut album Doo-Wops & Hooligans. This album is a rampant radio friendly tour de force that will explode round the world...

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Rihanna: Loud (2010 The Island Def Jam Music Group)

Rihanna: Loud (2010 The Island Def Jam Music Group)

Despite stating that she didn’t want to make an album of generic tunes in the mould of Lady Gaga or Katy Perry, the majority of the tracks on 'Loud' fall into exactly that category. Attempting to follow the Madonna blueprint...

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Cee Lo Green: The Lady Killer

Cee Lo Green: The Lady Killer (Warner Bros)

Thomas DeCarlo Callaway (aka Cee Lo Green) makes his presence well and truly known on this his third time lucky solo album, that's already become a smash before all the reviews got out! 'The Lady killer' lays down the rules...

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