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Grace, FMA | Album Review 💿
Aussie singer Grace shows tremendous potential on her debut, FMA, led by breakthrough single, “You Don’t Own Me.”
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Maxwell, ‘blackSUMMERS’night’ | Album Review
Maxwell remains consistent on latest LP blackSUMMERS’night, while successfully tweaking his sound to embody and appeal to the times.
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Evergreen
Rihanna: Her Most Unapologetic Songs | Playlist
Rihanna has transformed into a most unapologetic artist. Here are 12 of her most unapologetic from her career.
Music
Alicia Keys, Hallelujah | Track Review 🎵
Alicia Keys latest single “Hallelujah” is respectable, but not the “second coming.” “Hallelujah” likely isn’t a ‘pop’ hit. Still, there’s something here.
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Lyrical Spotlight
Beyoncé, Lemonade | Lyrical Spotlight
‘Lemonade,’ the sixth studio album from Beyoncé is chocked full of lyrics deserving analysis and expert commentary. We’ll provide both.
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K. Michelle, ‘More Issues Than Vogue’ – By The Lyrics
It is safe to say that R&B singer K. Michelle has no filter.
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Columns
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.
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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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.