Ellie Goulding, Delirium | Album Review 💿
UK pop sensation Ellie Goulding returns with her third studio album, Delirium, featuring amble bright spots.
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
The Musical Hype
Sifting through all of the musical hype
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The Chronicles of the Underrated: Angie Stone
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What is the best characterization of neo-soul singer/songwriter Angie Stone? Underrated artist extraordinaire. She's never received her just due.
Fall Out Boy Surprises On Remix Album ‘Make America Psycho Again’
Some Fall Out Boy fans will dig remix album 'Make American Psycho Again,' while those who enjoy the band’s purer sound may wrinkle up their nose.
58th Grammy Award Nomination Predictions: Urban Categories
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What artists and what songs and albums will earn Grammy nominations in the urban categories at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards?
Adele, Hello | Track Review
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Grammy-winning British pop singer/songwriter Adele makes a ‘pitch-perfect’ return with her emotional, stellar new single, “Hello.”
The Game Sounds Reinvigorated on ‘The Documentary 2.5’
The second album by The Game, 'The Documentary 2.5', is as awesome as 'The Documentary 2.' 'Documentary 2.5' offer up top-notch, West Coast gangsta rap.
BØRNS, Dopamine | Album Review 💿
Regardless whether Michigan-bred, Cali-based BØRNS breaks through or doesn’t, his major label debut, 'Dopamine', is worth checking out.
Machine Gun Kelly, General Admission | Album Review 💿
Machine Gun Kelly keeps it real on his sophomore album, General Admission. Although not without flaw, he gets it done, ultimately.
Justin Bieber: Indecent Exposure
Justin Bieber can’t seem to win. He remains ubiquitous despite dropping 'Believe' back in 2012. Indecent exposure incriminates him...not legally, "butt"...
Tamar Braxton, ‘Calling All Lovers’ (Short Take Review)
Tamar Braxton steps up her game on third LP, 'Calling All Lovers'. Previously delayed, 'Calling All Lovers' ends up being quite impressive.
Disclosure Nails It on ‘Caracal’
Disclosure nails it on sophomore album 'Caracal', never missing the mark.
New-Look Country Has Widespread Crossover Appeal
‘New-look' country music has a wider appeal than old school country; crossover and country can now be featured in the same sentence.
Thomas Rhett, Tangled Up | Album Review
Up-and-coming country artist Thomas Rhett represents the “new guard” of country music in full force on his exceptional sophomore album, 'Tangled Up'.
Prince’s Eccentricity Lives On Via ‘HitNRun Phase One’
The ever eccentric, brilliant Prince delivers a solid, yet imperfect effort on 'HitNRun Phase One.' Despite Imperfections, 'HitNRun' has its moments.
SoMo Shows Potential On ‘My Life II’
Up-and-coming contemporary R&B singer SoMo showcases potential on 'My Life II,' but needs to take a bigger step forward.
Travis Scott, Rodeo | Album Review
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Houston, Texas newcomer Travis Scott showcases potential, but not quite a home run on his debut album, Rodeo.
Andra Day, Cheers To The Fall | Album Review 💿
Need a perfect example of how to kill it on your debut album? Look no further than Cheers To The Fall from Andra Day.
Jordin Sparks, Right Here Right Now – Review
Former American Idol winner Jordin Sparks steps up her game on her quietly released third album, ‘Right Here Right Now’.
Dillon Francis Delivers Enjoyable Effort With ‘This Mixtape Is Fire.’
Dillon Francis delivers a sound and enjoyable mixtape with This Mixtape is Fire., though not necessarily fiery.
Mac Demarco, ‘Another One’ (Review)
[usr 4] Following up the exceptionalness of Salad Days is a tall task, but Demarco manages well on Another One Canadian singer/songwriter Mac Demarco has returned with his mini album Another One. Last year Demarco had everybody going gaga over…
Vivian Green Shines Vividly on ‘Vivid
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Vivian Green doesn’t reinvent the wheel on 'Vivid', but she doesn't need to – she stays in her lane with her magnificent, raspy, soulful pipes.
Charlie Puth, Some Kind Of Love (EP) | Album Review
Newcomer Charlie Puth delivers a solid introduction to the world with Some Kind Of Love (EP).
Nick De La Hoyde Shows Tremendous Potential on ‘Passion’ EP
Austrailian rapper, singer, and songwriter Nick de la Hoyde shows off tremendous potential on his six-song EP, ‘Passion.'
Lil Dicky Delivers Entertaining Debut With ‘Professional Rapper’
Lil Dicky's debut LP Professional Rapper has more upside than downside. There are some great moments and Lil Dicky definitely has humor on lock down.
Stacy Barthe Masterfully Tackles Personal Struggles On ‘BEcoming’
Up-and-coming R&B singer/songwriter Stacy Barthe delivers an underrated, but extremely meaningful debut album with 'BEcoming.'
Meek Mill Versus Drake: Comparing the Diss Tracks
Meek Mill and Drake both released diss tracks against one another. Whose diss track reigns supreme? (Hint: it's Drake, hands down!).
Ranking Jill Scott’s First Five Albums
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Jill Scott wouldn't know what a bad album is. After releasing her fifth studio album (Woman), where does it fit in the ranks of her rich discography?