Rick Ross, ‘Mastermind’: Track-By-Track
After finally finding his artistic lane, Ross spent fifth LP ‘God Forgives, I Donโt’ โflexing.โ The flex-fest continues on sixth LP, ‘Mastermind.’
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After finally finding his artistic lane, Ross spent fifth LP ‘God Forgives, I Donโt’ โflexing.โ The flex-fest continues on sixth LP, ‘Mastermind.’
Singer/songwriter Annie Clark (aka St. Vincent) delivers big-time on her fifth studio album (fourth solo), self-titled LP ‘St. Vincent’.
Oxymoron, the third LP by ScHoolboy Q, proves to be dark, captivating, and at times, a difficult, polarizing listening experience.
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Algebra Blessett delivers the ups and downs of the recovery of brokenheartedness on her superb sophomore album ‘Recovery.’
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High Hopes may not be the best or most memorable Bruce Springsteen album, but itโs still pretty doggone good.
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