Album 
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.
Music Alicia Keys, Hallelujah | Track Review
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.
Album Fitz and the Tantrums, Fitz and the Tantrums | Album Review
Fitz and the Tantrums, Fitz and the Tantrums | Album Review
As blasé as the title of album of the third album by alternative band Fitz and the Tantrums may be, it lacks no shortage of energy.
Music
Maxwell, Lake By the Ocean | Track Review
A truly glorious happening occurred – the return of one of neo-soul’s greatest, Maxwell, with a stellar new single, “Lake By the Ocean.”
Album Tweet, Charlene | Album Review
Tweet, Charlene | Album Review
CHARLENE is a respectable comeback album from Tweet. It won’t blow anyone away, but should appeal to a traditional R&B audience.
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Columns
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.
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Album
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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Evergreen
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?
Album Jill Scott, Woman | Album Review
Jill Scott, Woman | Album Review
On her latest album ‘Woman,’ Jill Scott continues to flaunt her best attribute – her splendid, powerhouse vocals.
Album
‘Nina Revisited’ Is An Exceptional Tribute Album
‘Nina Revisited’ is a rarity when it comes to compilations featuring various artists. It’s a legitimate, exceptional tribute album to a legendary musician.
Album
Bilal Delivers Killer Soul LP With ‘In Another Life’
Alternative, retro-soul artist Bilal delivers another fantastic album with killer throwback, soul project, ‘In Another Life’.
Album
D’Angelo, Black Messiah | Album Review
Grammy-winning, neo-soul standout D’Angelo reenergizes R&B on his triumphant, long-awaited comeback album, ‘Black Messiah.’
