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Music
Nina Luna, Betrayed | Track Review
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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Album 
Smoota, Pheromones | Album Review
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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Evergreen
50 Songs About the 50 States | Playlist
Playlist “50 Songs About the 50 States” features music courtesy of Glen Campbell, Justin Timberlake, Lil Yachty, Rick Ross, and YUNGBLUD among many others.
Music
Loote, ‘Longer Than I Thought’ | Track Review
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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LGBTQ St. Vincent, New York | Track Review
St. Vincent, New York | Track Review 
Annie Clark, better known as St. Vincent, returns ‘short but sweet’ on “New York,” a promo single from her forthcoming album, ‘MASSEDUCTION.’
Album Alicia Keys, Here | Album Review
Alicia Keys, Here | Album Review
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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Lyrical Spotlight
Jon Bellion, The Human Condition | Lyrical Spotlight
On his debut album ‘The Human Condition,’ Jon Bellion covers a wide range of themes and emotions. Lyrically, there’s plenty to analyze.
Album
Action Bronson Shows Potential On ‘Mr. Wonderful’
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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Album
Takeaways: J. Cole, ‘2014 Forest Hills Drive’
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.
Album
50 Cent Lukewarm on ‘Animal Ambition: An Untamed Desire To Win’
Rapper 50 Cent comes over as lukewarm at best on independently issued album, ‘Animal Ambition: An Untamed Desire to Win.’
Album
DMX, Undisputed | Album Review
Once ubiquitous rapper DMX releases Undisputed, his first studio effort since 2006. He was once a force on the East coast rap scene.
