Jennifer Lopez has managed to produce one of the best albums of her entire career with Brave – her sixth studio album following her Spanish album Como Ama Una Myer. She effectively mixes elements of hip hop, dance, r&b and pop into a catchy album filled with commercial pop tunes. Producers such as Avant, Bloodshy and J. RRotum add sophistication to the Latino star’s latest effort. She even includes a special remix of “Do It Well” with rapper Ludacris that sizzles. Some of the highlights of this uplifting, highly danceable album include “Hold It Don’t Drop It,” the slow song “Wrong When You’re Gone” and “Stay Together.” If you enjoy the lead single “Do It Well,” you will love the rest of this album.

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Some of the hottest dance tracks of 2007 appear on Nelly Furtado’s album, Loose. Timbaland produced the album which features catchy tunes such as “Maneater” that blends edgy femme fatale with great dance music, “Afraid” which speaks about personal responsibility and faith and last, but certainly not least “Promiscuous.” This track features sexy banter between Furtado and Timbaland and became a popular US hit. Most of the remaining songs aren’t as powerful, although listeners will enjoy “Te Busque” – a collaboration with Colombian star Juanes, the percussion in “No Hay Igual” or the gentle pop of “Showtime” with both Timbaland and Furtado. Some of the letdowns include the country-pop tune “In God’s Hands” as well as “Wait For You.” Perhaps, Furtado has experimented a little too much with different musical styles, although 5 or 6 tracks from Loose make the album worthwhile.

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