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88rising, Head in the Clouds | Album Review
Mass media company and record label 88rising shows that it is indeed “rising” on its star-studded, well-rounded compilation album, ‘Head in the Clouds.’
Columns
R. Kelly, ‘I Admit’ | Track Review
Embattled R&B icon R. Kelly comes over as totally inept on his self-centered, utterly disgraceful, 19-minute ‘admission’ track, “I Admit.”
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Music
Ciara, ‘Level Up’ | Track Review
Ciara definitely ‘levels up’ on her slick new hip-hop infused single, “Level Up.” But, what will the impact of this ascent be on her commercial fortunes?
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Ryan Beatty, Boy in Jeans | Album Review 💿
Former teen-pop artist Ryan Beatty comes back strong as an ‘out and proud’ gay man on his awesome, eclectic & honest debut LP, BOY IN JEANS.
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Evergreen
11 Best R&B Songs: 1990 – 2000 | Playlist
“11 Best R&B Songs: 1990 – 2000” features music from icons including Whitney Houston, Boyz II Men, Mariah Carey, and Lauryn Hill among others.
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Black Atlass, Pain & Pleasure | Album Review 💿
Canadian-bred, LA-based alternative R&B artist Black Atlass impresses on his ultra-moody, falsetto-laden sophomore album, ‘Pain & Pleasure.’
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Music
Mary J. Blige, Only Love | Track Review 🎵
Post-divorce & post album-flop, Mary J. Blige returns ferociously on her throwback, neo-disco single, “Only Love.”
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Evergreen
11 Songs That Get A Bit Heavy | Playlist 🎧
“11 Songs That Get A Bit ‘Heavy’” features songs courtesy of Anne-Marie, Linkin Park, Meek Mill, Oh Wonder, and Zac Brown Band among others.
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Evergreen
9 Songs That Reference the Number ‘3’ | Playlist 🎧
Playlist “9 Songs That Reference the Number ‘3’” features music courtesy of alt-J, Bazzi, Teyana Taylor & Ty Dolla $ign among others.
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Music
Childish Gambino, ‘Feels Like Summer’ | Track Review
Following the superb “This is America,” Childish Gambino returns with a ‘Summer Pack’ comprised of “Summertime Magic” and “Feels Like Summer.”
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Music
Childish Gambino, ‘Summertime Magic’ | Track Review
Following the superb “This is America,” Childish Gambino returns with a ‘Summer Pack’ comprised of “Summertime Magic” and “Feels Like Summer.”
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Evergreen
9 Songs Referencing the Word CROSS in Various Ways | Playlist 🎧
Artists compelling with their songs on 9 Songs Referencing the Word CROSS in Various Ways include Maxwell, Mike Shinoda, Sabrina Claudio & Sufjan Stevens.