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Babyface Consistent on ‘Return of the Tender Lover’
Iconic R&B singer, songwriter, and producer Babyface returns with his tenth studio album, Return of the Tender Lover.
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The Chronicles of the Underrated: Angie Stone
What is the best characterization of neo-soul singer/songwriter Angie Stone? Underrated artist extraordinaire. She’s never received her just due.
Music
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.
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Vivian Green Shines Vividly on ‘Vivid
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.
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Ranking Jill Scott’s First Five Albums
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?
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Jill Scott, Woman | Album Review 💿
On her latest album ‘Woman,’ Jill Scott continues to flaunt her best attribute – her splendid, powerhouse vocals.
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Music
Lyfe Jennings Keeps It 100 On ‘Tree Of Lyfe’
Does Lyfe Jennings reinvent the wheel on ‘Tree Of Lyfe’? No, but he delivers a candid, genuine R&B effort without major flaw.
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Tamia Sounds Incredibly Classy On ‘Love Life’
Canadian R&B artist Tamia delivers classy, monogamous, grown-folks R&B on ‘Love Life.’
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Jamie Foxx, Hollywood: Story of a Dozen Roses | Album Review
‘Hollywood: Story Of A Dozen Roses,’ the fifth album by Jamie Foxx, is his weakest since breakout sophomore album, ‘Unpredictable.’
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Raheem DeVaughn Consistent on ‘Love Sex Passion’
Raheem DeVaughn maintains the utmost consistency on his latest studio album, ‘Love Sex Passion.’ While not game changing, ‘Love Sex Passion’ is sound.
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Charlie Wilson, Forever Charlie | Album Review 💿
Charlie Wilson doesn’t reinvent the wheel on Forever Charlie, but flexes his robust, refined vocals on one of his best of the Charlie series.
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K. Michelle Pours Out Her Heart on ‘Anybody Wanna Buy A Heart?’
Up-and-coming R&B singer-songwriter K. Michelle delivers a superb, honest sophomore album with ’Anybody Wanna Buy A Heart?’.