"Please use iTunes to sync music"... uh, I have music

Never had this issue before. I have a shuffle from 09' and today I decided to add a few songs... when plugged in iTunes recognizes the shuffle and shows my music on the device.
When I eject it and attempt to listen to music, the only thing I hear is "Please use iTunes to sync music"
Any one have any ideas?
FYI, I just upgraded to the newest version of iTunes.
Based off of my experience, I'd say iTunes is the issue

Peeved person wrote:
Just purchased iPod shuffle and have problems downloading music from my itunes, I am a new player so if anyone can help me much appreciate, where is the devices??
READ: iPod shuffle (3rd generation) - User Guide @
http://support.apple.com/manuals/#ipod
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