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10 Albums Where The Sophomore Effect Was Real
These albums just didn’t experience the same level of success as the album preceding them. Here are 10 albums where the sophomore effect was real!
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Maxwell, Lake By the Ocean | Track Review
A truly glorious happening occurred – the return of one of neo-soul’s greatest, Maxwell, with a stellar new single, “Lake By the Ocean.”
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BB Grooves: Kanye West’s ‘The Life Of Pablo’ No. 1 on the Billboard 200
It was only a matter of time for Kanye West to find his way back to the top of the charts. ‘The Life of Pablo’ debuts at no. 1 on the Billboard 200.
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Fable Cry, We’ll Show You Where the Monsters Are | Album Review
Nashville-based “scamp rock” band Fable Cry deliver a hella ambitious effort with ‘We’ll Show You Where the Monsters Are.’
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Jennifer Lopez, Ain’t Your Mama | Track Review
During the American Idol Series Finale Jennifer Lopez unveiled her newest single to the world, “Ain’t Your Mama.” What’s our verdict?
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Most Surprising Albums That Won Album of The Year Since 2000
Sometimes the albums you expect to win the Grammy for Album of the Year don’t. Here are the most surprising albums that won album of the year since 2000.
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The Chart Scoop | ZAYN Takes ‘Mind of Mine’ To No. 1
Zayn takes his debut solo album, ‘Mind of Mine’ to no. 1 on the Billboard 200. K. Michelle launches at no. 2 with ‘More Issues Than Vogue.’
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10 Songs That Require Work To Be Put In | Playlist
Ah, a playlist comprised of 10 songs requiring ‘work’ to be put in! The list includes songs courtesy of Rihanna, Fifth Harmony, Iggy Azalea and more.
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Charles Bradley, Changes | Album Review 💿
Soul musician Charles Bradley drops his third album of relentless soul music, ‘Changes.’ The results are consistent and alluring.
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BB Grooves: Gwen Stefani Tops The Billboard 200
The Billboard 200, dated April 9, 2016, is modest. The top album, courtesy of Gwen Stefani (‘This Is What The Truth Feels Like’), yielded so-so numbers.
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K. Michelle, ‘More Issues Than Vogue’ – By The Lyrics
It is safe to say that R&B singer K. Michelle has no filter.
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Examining Lyrics: ZAYN, ‘Mind of Mine’
British pop artist and former One Direction member ZAYN released his debut album, ‘Mind of Mine’ March 25th. Here, we examine notable lyrics from the album.