Fantasia, The Definition of… | Album Review 💿
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Fantasia delivers an eclectic fifth album with 'The Definition of.' Like many eclectic albums, sometimes risks lead to rewards and other times not so much.
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Sifting through all of the musical hype
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Sifting through all of the musical hype
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Kenny Chesney, Setting the World On Fire | Track Review
Kenny Chesney returns strong with pop superstar P!nk on duet, “Setting the World On Fire.” “World” successful balances country and pop sensibilities.
Music Shopping List: ‘Suicide Squad’ Highlights New Albums
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August 2016 looks to pick up steam. This week (August 5, 2016) is chocked full of new albums. The week’s most anticipated album: 'Suicide Squad: The Album'.
JoJo, Fuck Apologies. | Track Review 🎵
Urban Pop singer JoJo makes a fierce comeback with brash, ‘unapologetic’ single “F*ck Apologies.,” featuring Wiz Khalifa.
Party Favor, Give It To Me Twice | Track Review 🎵
Party Favor drops enjoyable single “Give It To Me Twice” with the assistance of Sean Kingston and up-and-comer Rich The Kid.
Tyga, Trap Pu**y | Track Review 🎵
At this point in his career, Tyga could use a shakeup in methodology. "Trap Pu**y" is yet another record that distastefully dabbles in misogyny.
Faves & Least Faves: Fantasia
Faves & Least Faves objectively and subjectively examines the best (favorite) songs and the worst (least favorite) songs from a musician’s discography.
Dan Howell, Dan Is Actually On Fire | Track Review 🎵
YouTube Sensation Dan Howell roasted himself via rapping on channel danisnotonfire, and it became a hilarious single for purchase on iTunes.
Jacob Sartorius, Hit or Miss | Track Review 🎵
13-Year Old Musical.ly sensation Jacob Sartorius releases a follow-up single to the much maligned “Sweatshirt,” “Hit or Miss.”
Pros & Cons | Kanye West
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In the latest edition of our column Pros & Cons, one of the music industry's most polarizing musicians is profiled – Kanye "I Am a God" West.
Die Antwoord, Banana Brain | Track Review 🎵
Die Antwoord returns with eccentric single, “Banana Brain.” “Banana Brain” is the promo single for upcoming LP, 'Mount Ninji and da Nice Time Kid'.
Chris Lane, For Her | Track Review 🎵
While “For Her” is okay, but not particularly great, up-and-coming country musician Chris Lane showcases both vocal and artistic potential.
Fences, Buffalo Feet | Track Review 🎵
Fence returns with pleasant, catchy single, “Buffalo Feet.” “Buffalo Feet” serves as the promo single for forthcoming EP, To the Tall Trembling Trees.
Keith Sweat, Dress to Impress | Album Review
New Jack Swing R&B veteran Keith Sweat remains tried-and-true on 'Dress to Impress,' delivering a well-rounded grown-folks R&B album.
Cher Lloyd, Activated | Track Review 🎵
Pop singer Cher Lloyd has officially “Activated” her swag. That said did Lloyd forget to activate the cohesion switch on single “Activated”? Perhaps.
Regina Spektor, Bleeding Heart | Track Review 🎵
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Regina Spektor returns after a 5-year hiatus with “Bleeding Heart,” the excellent promo single from her forthcoming LP, Remember Us to Life.
Mod Sun, We Do This Shit | Track Review 🎵
Up-and-comers Mod Sun and Dej Loaf join forces to deliver a hot, highly enjoyable track, “We Do This Shit.” Indeed, they do.
Young the Giant, Jungle Youth | Track Review 🎵
Alternative band Young the Giant delivers a surefire hit with single “Jungle Youth,” which proves to be a truly fantastic, soulful record.
Gucci Mane Flexes Hard on ‘Everybody Looking’
After being released from prison, Gucci Mane returns with ‘Everybody Looking,’ his first studio album in years which was recorded in just six days.
Against Me! 333 | Track Review 🎵
Against Me! returns with electrifying promo single “333.” “333” serves as the first snapshot from the forthcoming album, Shape Shift With Me.
Korn, Rotting in Vain | Track Review 🎵
“Rotting In Vein” might be the spark Korn needs to achieve commercial relevancy once more after several albums that performed lackadaisically on the charts.
Pitbull, Greenlight | Track Review 🎵
Pop hit-maker Pitbull delivers another potential pop hit with “Greenlight.” Pit gets an assist from Flo Rida and Lunchmoney Lewis.
PARTYNEXTDOOR, Not Nice | Track Review 🎵
With the infectious “Not Nice,” Drake protégé and OVO (October's Very Own) signee PARTYNEXTDOOR potentially has a breakthrough hit single.
Music Shopping List: Fantasia & DJ Khaled Lead the Charge
The final music release week in July 2016 marks the return of an American Idol, a DJ, a pair of country artists & an electronic newcomer.
Brantley Gilbert, The Weekend | Track Review 🎵
Brantley Gilbert sticks to a cliché script on “The Weekend,” but manages to add some distinction to his vocals as well as the production.
Kehlani, Distraction | Track Review 🎵
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R&B Singer Kehlani One-Ups Herself, Dropping the magnificent contemporary R&B single “Distraction” just one week after “CRZY.”
DJ Snake, Ocho Cinco | Track Review 🎵
“Turn Down for What” hit-maker DJ Snake returns with full-length debut Encore, with jam-packed instrumental single “Ocho Cinco” leading the charge.