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ZAYN, ‘Rainberry’ | Track Review
With the announcement of his sophomore album, ‘Icarus Falls,’ ZAYN drops his seventh advance single, “Rainberry,” which has its moments.
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Rita Ora, Phoenix | Album Review
Following a lengthy hiatus between albums, Rita Ora delivers an enjoyable, well-rounded, and much-better-than-anticipated sophomore album in ‘Phoenix.’
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Sam Fender, ‘Poundshop Kardashians’ | Track Review
British singer/songwriter Sam Fender shines on single “Poundshop Kardashians” thanks to energetic production work and socially-charged songwriting.
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Santino, ‘Boutique Le Freak’ | Track Review
UK producer Santino once more brings the funk, the groove, and sexy vibes on his infectious single “Boutique Le Freak,” which encourages ‘speaking French.’
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James Arthur, ‘Empty Space’ | Track Review
British pop singer/songwriter James Arthur maintains consistency on his relatable, ‘matters of the heart’ themed single, “Empty Space.”
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Zak Abel, ‘You Come First’ | Track Review
Rising British pop artist Zak Abel manages to put himself and his girlfriend first on the infectious, sexually-charged “You Come First,” featuring Saweetie.
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YUNGBLUD, 21st Century Liability | Album Review
British alternative newcomer YUNGBLUD infuses “fresh blood” into the music game with his thrilling, eclectic debut album, ‘21st Century Liability.’
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Charli XCX, ‘No Angel’ | Track Review
After urging her man to ‘focus on her love,’ Charli XCX expresses willingness to change her bad, non-angelic ways for her lover on “No Angel.”
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Charli XCX, ‘Focus’ | Track Review
No matter how suggestive she is, British pop artist Charli XCX is clear about what her ‘focus’ is on her single “Focus” – that universal three-letter word.
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Jessie J, R.O.S.E. | Album Review
Jessie J delivers the best album of her career with ‘R.O.S.E.,’ issued uniquely as four four-song EPs: ‘Realisations,’ ‘Obsessions,’ ‘Sex,’ and ‘Empowerment.’
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Jessie J, R.O.S.E. (Empowerment) | Album Review
Jessie J uplifts on ‘R.O.S.E. (Empowerment),’ the fourth and final four-song EP that comprises her fourth studio album, ‘R.O.S.E.’
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Jessie J, R.O.S.E. (Sex) | Album Review
Jessie J gets sensual on ‘R.O.S.E. (Sex),’ the third of four four-song EPs that comprise her fourth studio album, ‘R.O.S.E.’