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Way, Way Too Early Grammy Predictions for 2017
It’s-a-ways off ’til the 59th Grammy Awards Nominations are announced. With half of 2016 “in the books,” who has an edge in earning a statuette this year?
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13 Songs Where Time Is Clearly a Factor | Playlist
In the case of the 13 handpicked songs on this playlist, time is a central element to their makeup – and no, we’re not talking about blush!
Music
What’s The Deal With The ‘DM’ and the ‘Gram’?
References to social networking have become the new go-to for rappers. Is it good? Eh, probably not, but in one regard at least it’s not molly rap.
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The Chart Scoop | Prince Posthumously Tops the Billboard 200
Following his untimely death, Prince returns to the top of the Billboard 200. ‘The Very Best of Prince’ and ‘Purple Rain’ rise to no. 1 and no. 2.
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The Chart Scoop | The Lumineers Debut At No. 1
It wasn’t a helluva race for no. 1 on the Billboard 200. The Lumineers (‘Cleopatra’) secure the no. 1 spot, while Deftones (‘Gore’) land at no. 2.
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BB Grooves: Kanye West’s ‘The Life Of Pablo’ No. 1 on the Billboard 200
It was only a matter of time for Kanye West to find his way back to the top of the charts. ‘The Life of Pablo’ debuts at no. 1 on the Billboard 200.
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Lyric Examination: Kanye West, The Life Of Pablo’
Kanye West’s new album ‘The Life Of Pablo’ is a trip. Here are some of the most memorable lyrics from LTOP, with a dash of commentary.
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A$AP Rocky, At. Long. Last. A$AP’ | Album Review
A$AP Rocky returns with his highly anticipated sophomore album, ‘At. Long. Last. A$AP.’ On ‘A.L.L.A.’, A$AP Rocky aims for bigger things.
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10 Emotionally Overwhelming Songs | Playlist
The 10 featured songs are “full” of emotion and depth. Each song has a deeper meaning or larger purpose which makes it truly unique, special, and memorable.
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Eight of the Most Surprising Album Releases
For these eight artists and their respective albums, the artists/labels took the gargantuan risk of the non-standard album release.
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Rick Ross, ‘Mastermind’: Track-By-Track
After finally finding his artistic lane, Ross spent fifth LP ‘God Forgives, I Don’t’ ‘flexing.’ The flex-fest continues on sixth LP, ‘Mastermind.’
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Wale, The Gifted | Short Take Album Review
Wale is definitely a standout, which should go without saying. His third album, The Gifted, is consistent and exceptional throughout.