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LGBTQ
Jake Shears, I Used To Be In Love | Track Review 🎵
Former Scissor Sisters front man Jake Shears continues his upward trajectory as a solo artist on “I Used To Be In Love,” the third single from his sophomore LP, Last Man Dancing.
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LGBTQ
Kesha, Fine Line | Track Review 🎵
Grammy-nominated pop singer/songwriter Kesha drops the angry, emotional “Fine Line,” one of two promo singles from her fifth studio album, Gag Order.
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LGBTQ
Mad Tsai, in my head | Track Review 🎵
Pop singer/songwriter Mad Tsai continues his ascent as an artist with his latest bop, a relatable heartbroken ballad, “in my head.”
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Music
Miguel, Give It To Me | Track Review 🎵
While fans continue to wait for his fifth studio album, Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Miguel impresses on the sexy single, “Give It To Me.”
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LGBTQ
Kesha, Eat The Acid | Track Review 🎵
Grammy-nominated pop singer/songwriter Kesha surprises with “Eat The Acid,” the experimental promo single from her fifth studio album, Gag Order.
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Columns
Aaron Neville, Hercules | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
In the 70th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Hercules” by versatile soul musician, Aaron Neville.
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Evergreen
Awesome Songs: April 2023 | Playlist 🎧
Awesome Songs: April 2023 features music courtesy of Dominic Fike, Foo Fighters, Kelly Clarkson, SZA, and The Weeknd.
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Columns
Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin, Bless Me | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
In the 24th edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin performing, “Bless Me.”
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Bangerz N Bopz 🔥
Bankrol Hayden, Brothers | Rap BNGRZ 🔥
In the 16th edition of Rap BNGRZ 🔥 (2023), we break down the banger status of “Brothers,” performed by Bankrol Hayden featuring Luh Kel.
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Columns
George McCrae vs. KC & The Sunshine Band | Head 2 Head 🗣️
In the 17th edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2023), George McCrae and KC & The Sunshine Band contend for the best rendition of “I Get Lifted.”
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Album 💿
Smokey Robinson, Gasms | Album Review 💿
Iconic Motown singer/songwriter Smokey Robinson delivers an enjoyable album with Gasms, his first LP in nine years.
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Columns
Jerry Lee Lewis, Great Balls of Fire | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶
In the 11th edition of Controversial Tunes (2023), we explore the controversy behind the song, “Great Balls of Fire” by Jerry Lee Lewis.