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The Skins Shine on Debut EP, ‘Still Sleep’
Up-and-coming eclectic band The Skins show immense potential on their debut EP, Still Sleep.’
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Lloyd Makes a Sound Comeback on ‘Tru’ EP
Underrated urban contemporary artist Lloyd returns after a five-year hiatus with enjoyable, comeback EP, ‘Tru.’
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Childish Gambino, “Awaken, My Love!” | Album Review
Donald Glover – aka Childish Gambino – trades rhymes for singing on his ambitious third studio album, “Awaken, My Love!”
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John Legend Shines on ‘Darkness and Light’
John Legend delivers another captivating solo album with Darkness and Light. While his sound is tweaked, fundamentally he remains the same artist.
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Examining Lyrics: The Weeknd, ‘Starboy’
Canadian R&B standout The Weeknd Returns with ‘Starboy,’ an album filled with intriguing lyrics worth analyzing.
Album The Weeknd, Starboy | Album Review
The Weeknd, Starboy | Album Review
Canadian R&B standout The Weeknd returns with a massive, urban-pop effort (‘Starboy’) that offers something for a variety of listeners.
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Joe Remains Consistent on #MYNAMEISJOETHOMAS
Adult Contemporary R&B singer-songwriter Joe remains consistent as ever on his 12th album, ‘#MYNAMEISJOETHOMAS.’
Album Alicia Keys, Here | Album Review
Alicia Keys, Here | Album Review
Alicia Keys aims for big, socially conscious ideas on her sixth studio album ‘Here.’ Those ideas aren’t always executed seamlessly, however.
Album Solange, A Seat at the Table | Album Review
Solange, A Seat at the Table | Album Review
Solange delivers a homerun on A Seat at the Table. ‘Seat’ encompasses feelings, attitudes, and reality for black men and women. A socially-conscious gem.
Album Usher, Hard II Love | Album Review
Usher, Hard II Love | Album Review
He may be 38 years old, but Usher continues to showcase an incredible amount of swag on his eighth studio album, ‘Hard II Love’.
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PARTYNEXTDOOR Suffers From Predictability On ‘PND 3’
Drake Protégé PARTYNEXTDOOR returns with his highly anticipated sophomore album, PARTYNEXTDOOR 3 (P3). Once more, the production is slick, the tempos slow, and the subject matter limited.
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Tory Lanez Delivers an Ambitious Debut With ‘I Told You’
Up-and-coming rapper and singer Tory Lanez delivers an ambitious debut album with ‘I Told You’. It’s imperfect, but he showcases plenty of potential.
