Ester Dean is such a horny mama sometimes, seriously.

I mean, she’s the one who put that ooh na na in RiRi‘s rudest cuts, including “Rude Boy,” “S&M,” “What’s My Name” and “Talk That Talk”–not to mention Legendtina‘s iconic Bionic exercise in self-lovin’ and over-sharing, “Vanity.” (“I make myself so much wetta!” NEVER FORGET.)

That’s why I lurve her–well, that and her unbelievable ear for a pop hook–and it’s why her upcoming debut record, tentatively titled the rather unfortunate UnderESTAmated (let’s work on that one a bit more, Ester), is going to be so damn delicious and filthy.

After spending weeks agonizing over a song that she desperately wanted her fans to hear, she finally went ahead and leaked the damn thing herself: “Baby Making Love.”

Bouncing along a slow ‘n’ funky Prince-esque beat, the song sees our faithful songstress stripping down and turning out: “Baby boy, talk to me/Tell me all your fantasies/’Cause tonight I guarantee you’ll be feeling my all here with me,” Dean croons with her signature rasp. (She sounds like a cross between Chris Brown and Justin Bieber most of the time, right?)

My favorite part of the song, obviously, is the fact that she says the phrase “let’s make baby” in the chorus, but I also deeply love the throwback ’70′s groove itself. It’s nice and feel-good, which is why I loved Beyonce‘s 4 last year–it’s very “Party.” Take a listen below, and see if you find yourself getting in the baby makin’ mood with Ester.

That is, assuming you already know how is babby formed.

Ester Dean‘s dropping it low on her own once again–and this time, she’s coming full force.

As we knew already, the Oklahoma-born singer-songwriter, responsible for literally millions of hit songs for artists like Katy Perry (“Firework), Nicki Minaj (“Super Bass) and most of all, Rihanna (“Rude Boy,” “S&M,” “What’s My Name?”), is finally stepping out for her highly anticipated solo venture in 2012 under Roc Nation.

“Gimmie Money” is the first taste of Dean’s upcoming work and, following the proven success rate of all songs with “Gimme” in the title, it’s a solid smash.

Dean’s signature raspy vocals works well against the bangin’, gritty beat, which I’m only assuming is a Stargate pairing given that the synthesizers and melodies are deeply reminiscent of her prior smashes with the Norwegian duo, including RiRi’s “What’s My Name?”, “Only Girl,” and most noticeably of all, Nicole Scherzinger‘s “Right There.”

“I need your love more than a ring/I like nice things, that’s the icing/But you gotta give me more, and make me your girl,” she urges. That’s right fellas–this isn’t a “Get Your Money Up” situation. All Ester wants is you.

The song also includes a solid cameo by the always reliable (in feature form, anyway) Nicki Minaj on a guest verse. I mean: “Chopsticks, you know we don’t give a fork”? You’ve got to love Mizz Minaj’s features–even if she sometimes acts like, um, a stupid hoe.

Basically, this track has all the makings of a blazin’ Top 40 RiRi banga, but this time around, it’s Dean’s turn to get her shine in the spotlight–and rightfully so.

Does any other pop star’s album art talk the talk quite like Rihanna‘s?

Two years ago, the black and gray sheen and jagged metal “R” logo perfectly exemplified the grim, post-apocalyptic noir of Rihanna’s 2009 masterpice Rated R, as the singer menacingly peered out from behind her hand while suited in futuristic space gear, looking like Grace Jones beamed in from the year 3000.

Just a year later in 2010, Rihanna smoldered on the cover of LOUD with her fire engine red coif; her eyes closed and lips pouted with pristine 1970′s disco queen poise (where’s Andy Warhol when you need him?). Accordingly, the collection was largely colored by its StarGate-produced dance floor throbbers (“Only Girl (In The World),” “S&M”) and and airy Island-infused mid-tempo jams (“What’s My Name?” “Man Down”).

With Talk That Talk, her sixth studio album released on November 21, Rihanna has once again rih-invented, this time veering closer toward the Rated R menace, albeit not completely: She’s stripped away the metallic sheen of Rated R and given it a decidedly more street vibe.

Buttoned up in a sleeveless camouflage blouse, she appears sweaty and disheveled, her hair mussed as she grips her forehead. With a hungry glare and a dagger-sharp tongue firmly planted in the corner of her lips, she utterly oozes sex. But this isn’t a candle-lit dinner at the Four Seasons followed by a rose pedal-strewn romp in bed. This is a rough, rowdy back-alley FUCK on break during your mid-day work shift.

And that, in a nutshell, is the essence of Talk That Talk.

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It’s here! It’s here!

Click above to listen to Illuminati Bajan Navy Princess RiRi‘s second Talk That Talk single “You Da One,” produced by Dr. Luke and penned by Ester Dean. The song will hit iTunes on Sunday night. Read my review at MTV Buzzworthy!

Talk That Talk will be released on November 21. (iTunes)

NO, BUT ACTUALLY HOLD THE PHONE AND DROP YOUR BABY RIGHT NOW BECAUSE THIS IS NOT A DRILL.

FIRST OF ALL: Rihanna JUST announced on Twitter this evening that she’ll be Ri-leasing the Dr. Luke-produced “You Da One” on Friday, which will then hit on iTunes on Sunday night. Um, fuck YES! Flawless single cover is flawless.

Now then–let’s get down to bidness.

Beginning this week, Team RiRi has begun the listening sessions for Ri’s upcoming sixth studio album, Talk That Talk.

ALLOW ME TO EXPLAIN FURTHER, FLOPTINA…

First of all, let go of your expectations: “Mr. Know It All” is not the grand return of Yell-y Clarkson.

Considering both the song’s sassy title and lyrics–which Ms. Clarkson neatly wrote out on lined paper for us earlier today–the lead single from her upcoming fifth studio album Stronger might give off the impression that “Mr. Know It All” is another dance-y pop-rock kiss-off anthem a la “Since U Been Gone” or “I Do Not Hook Up.” It’s not.

Instead, Clarkson keeps the throaty howls in check on “Mr. Know It All,” a gorgeous return to form back to the soulful sound of Idol‘s greatest export.

The singer confidently croons above gently strumming guitars and a tripping, mid-tempo drum beat taken directly from the songbooks of classic ’90′s singer-songwriter chicks (for reference, consult Alanis Morrissette‘s Jagged Little Pill or Donna Lewis‘smash hit, “I Love You Always Forever”–sans the saccharine sweet quality of Lewis’ voice). Actually, it’s quite similar to the beat of Clarkson’s own “Just Missed The Train” off of Thankful–my personal favorite!

Apart from the beat, the song still sounds quite contemporary: In fact, it’s very similar in structure and melody to Bruno Mars “Just The Way You Are.”

The song’s chorus is an especially gorgeous lift-off from the verses, as the tripping beat breaks away (Clarkson pun!) and gives way to a beautiful, soaring moment of bright piano chords and an insanely catchy melody: The phrase “‘Cause baby, you don’t know a thing about me” has been swirling ’round my brain for the entire day, and there’s no sign of it stopping anytime soon.

It’s no surprise that the song’s a total ear-worm either, given that “Mr. Know It All” was produced and penned by some of the industry’s greatest songwriting titans, including Brian Kennedy (Kid Sister‘s “Daydreaming” and Rihanna‘s “Fire Bomb”–two incredibly MuuMuse Approved songs!), Ester Dean (Rihanna, Katy Perry) and Brett James (Carrie Underwood, Leona Lewis).

So, to conclude: Melodies for days a la Thankful, a lyrical angst that falls somewhere between Breakaway and My December, and the radio friendly restraint of All I Ever Wanted (you know, without that forced Clive Davis-approved pop-rock gloss.)

While I certainly wouldn’t call the song as immediate as her biggest radio hits to date (if nothing else because of what we’ve come to expect from Miss Clarkson for the past few years!), “Mr. Know It All” is an amazing start-of-Autumn treat from an artist who more than deserves to begin slaying the charts. A sure-fire smash for the Clarkson? Hell yes!

“Mr. Know It All” will premiere next week on Tuesday, August 30 during a live stream. Be sure to RSVP to the event now on Kelly’s Facebook page!

Last week, MuuMuse premiered the DJ Chuckie remix of Neon Hitch‘s sensational new summer single, “Bad Dog.”

Now, it’s time to hear the whole thing!

Click above to listen to “Bad Dog,” which just premiered this morning on JustJared.

Much like Hitch’s “Get Over U” and “Silly Girl,” “Bad Dog” has rapidly become a favorite of the year.

“I just found out I’m fucking with a bad dog,” Hitch announces atop the song’s bouncy intro beat, produced by Benny Blanco and co-penned by Ester Dean. Add in a woof-filled explosion of ruff electro-pop beats and extra lusty moans, and you’ve the freshest, most sizzling production we’ve heard yet from the flame-haired gypsy pop princess.

In fact, “Bad Dog” bangs harder than 99% of anything that’s sucking up the radio airwaves at the moment–it seriously deserves to be a major summer smash. It is UHMAYZING.

Still no word on when this one’s hitting the street yet, but one thing’s for sure: She’s definitely barking up the right tree.

WOOF!

Pia Toscano – “This Time” (Radio Premiere)

As a contestant on Season 10 of American Idol, Pia Toscano was prematurely ousted after a series of technically flawless vocal performances.

Her advocates were flabbergasted by the upset, while her detractors were unsurprised. In her brief time on the show, Pia had always been even-keeled and likable, with the kind of jaw-droppingly perfect vocals that made a star out of Leona Lewis. All of this is great, but none of it makes for particularly compelling television.

With the release of her first single, “This Time,” Pia doesn’t stray from her formula: It’s a highly listenable midtempo ballad about overcoming the odds and “getting back to the real me,” with modern production that takes its cues from the country-inflected R&B of Beyonce’s “Irreplaceable.” Penned by hitmaker du jour Ester Dean, who has demonstrated her songwriting prowess on smashes like Rihanna’s “S&M” and Katy Perry’s “Firework,” the lyrics have a certain bland potency — “This Time” may not Ester’s finest work, but it’s certainly a worthy feather in her cap.

There’s something about the song that feels oddly, and appealingly, nostalgic; “This Time” is a big belter of a track, one that demands an artist like Pia to lay down some diva-caliber vocals; there’s no David Guetta-aping house production or phoned-in rent-a-rapper on the bridge; and, in an era of obstinate insistence on artist “authenticity,” it’s refreshing that we’ve yet to see anything about Pia Toscano’s tortured relationship history or songwriting process or any nonsense of the kind. It’s straightforward, and uncomplicated, even if it is a little boring. And I can’t stop playing it.

After all, there’s a very good reason that Pia developed such an unusually strong following on Idol: Homegirl can sang. And that’s exactly what she does on “This Time,” a strong, if undifferentiated, debut from an artist who has more than enough talent to forge a real career.