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“17 Songs Characterized by Their Place” features songs courtesy of Jeezy, Lana Del Rey, Raphael Saadiq, Taylor Swift, and Thomas Rhett among others.
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New York City-based Indie-pop singer, songwriter, and producer Nina Luna returns in compelling and relatable fashion on her therapeutic single, “Betrayed.”
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On ‘Pheromones,’ Brooklyn R&B singer/songwriter Smoota delivers a thrilling sophomore album that thrives off lust, sex, and the influence of classic soul.
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Playlist “50 Songs About the 50 States” features music courtesy of Glen Campbell, Justin Timberlake, Lil Yachty, Rick Ross, and YUNGBLUD among many others.
Rising NYC-based pop duo Loote (Emma Lov and Jackson Foote) enlist Joe Jonas for their fun, ‘exes-struggling-to-move-on’ themed single, “Longer Than I Thought.”
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Annie Clark, better known as St. Vincent, returns ‘short but sweet’ on “New York,” a promo single from her forthcoming album, ‘MASSEDUCTION.’
Alicia Keys aims for big, socially conscious ideas on her sixth studio album ‘Here.’ Those ideas aren’t always executed seamlessly, however.
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On his debut album ‘The Human Condition,’ Jon Bellion covers a wide range of themes and emotions. Lyrically, there’s plenty to analyze.
The time has finally arrived for former XXL Magazine freshman Action Bronson – his major label debut, ‘Mr. Wonderful’, dropped in late March ’15.
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J. Cole surprised everyone by dropping his third album, ‘2014 Forest Hills Drive’ with short notice. Here are five takeaways after listening to the album.
Rapper 50 Cent comes over as lukewarm at best on independently issued album, ‘Animal Ambition: An Untamed Desire to Win.’
Once ubiquitous rapper DMX releases Undisputed, his first studio effort since 2006. He was once a force on the East coast rap scene.
