On his highly anticipated sophomore album 'G I R L,' Pharrell Williams easily outdoes himself, easily trumping 2006 debut, 'In My Mind.'
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Rick Ross, ‘Mastermind’: Track-By-Track
After finally finding his artistic lane, Ross spent fifth LP 'God Forgives, I Don’t' ‘flexing.’ The flex-fest continues on sixth LP, 'Mastermind.'
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Annie Clark (St. Vincent) Delivers Big on ‘St. Vincent’
Singer/songwriter Annie Clark (aka St. Vincent) delivers big-time on her fifth studio album (fourth solo), self-titled LP 'St. Vincent'.
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ScHoolboy Q, Oxymoron | Album Review
Oxymoron, the third LP by ScHoolboy Q, proves to be dark, captivating, and at times, a difficult, polarizing listening experience.
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Candice Glover Finally Releases Debut Album ‘Music Speaks’
After being initially delayed, American Idol season 12 winner Candice Glover finally delivers her debut album, 'Music Speaks.'
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Algebra Blessett, Recovery | Album Review
Algebra Blessett delivers the ups and downs of the recovery of brokenheartedness on her superb sophomore album 'Recovery.'