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BB Grooves: David Bowie Lands First No. 1 on Billboard 200
On the Billboard 200, specifically the no. 1 spot, David Bowie’s legacy lives on with ‘Blackstar’, his first ever chart topper during his lengthy career.
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Alessia Cara, Know-It-All | Album Review
Canadian pop singer Alessia Cara showcases ample potential on her full-length debut, ‘Know-It-All.’
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Ty Dolla $ign, Free TC | Album Review 💿
Ty Dolla $ign shows great versatility throughout ‘Free TC’, oscillating between singing/rapping & soulfulness/unapologetic brashness.
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Justin Bieber, Purpose | Album Review
Justin Bieber returns with a respectable, comeback album, ‘Purpose.’ While it isn’t a homerun, it’s good enough to restore him to pop glory.
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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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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.
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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.
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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’.
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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).
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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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Tori Kelly Shows Off Tremendous Pipes On ‘Unbreakable Smile’
Debut album ‘Unbreakable Smile’ may not exemplify perfection, but vocally, Tori Kelly posseses quite a profound, stunning instrument.
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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.’
