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Joe Keeps Things Grown & Sexy on ‘Bridges’
Adult contemporary R&B singer Joe keeps things “grown and sexy” on his latest album, ‘Bridges.’ ‘Bridges’ is another independently released effort from Joe.
Album Mali Music, Mali Is… | Album Review
Mali Music, Mali Is… | Album Review
Mali Music makes his secular debut with MALI IS… but he doesn’t eschew showcasing his faith in the least.
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José James’ Restlessness is a Virtue on ‘While You Were Sleeping’
Versatile singer José James follows up critically-acclaimed LP ‘No Beginning, No End’ with the eclectic ‘While You Were Sleeping.’
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Meshell Ndegeocello Shines On ‘Comet, Come to Me’
Bassist, singer/songwriter Meshell Ndegeocello shines on ‘Comet, Come to Me’, an album that is something of an underrated gem.
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Shaliek Shows He’s An Old Soul on Debut ‘Blood Sweat Tears’
R&B newcomer Shaliek showcases his fondness for old school soul on his debut album, ‘Blood Sweat Tears’.
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Mariah Carey, Me. I Am Mariah…The Elusive Chanteuse | Album Review
After a five-year hiatus, Pop/R&B diva Mariah Carey returns,” bringing the heat” on her comeback LP, ‘Me. I Am Mariah…The Elusive Chanteuse.’
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The Roots, …And Then You Shoot Your Cousin | Album Review
Hip-hop band The Roots continue to ‘transcend’ the confines of hip-hop on the ambitious album ‘…And Then You Shoot Your Cousin.’
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Album Michael Jackson, Xscape | Album Review
Michael Jackson, Xscape | Album Review
Xscape is a ‘much better than expected’ posthumous Michael Jackson album. It doesn’t fall into the same league as Jackson’s best, but a welcome addition.
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Kelis, Food | Album Review
While there is minimal food to physically eat, Kelis’ sixth studio album titled ‘Food’ makes you hungry for more decadent, soulful, goodness.
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Jason Derulo, Talk Dirty | Album Review
Throughout the course of ‘Talk Dirty’, Jason Derulo relies too much on sex and swagger, holding back the album back at times.
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Martina McBride Covers Soul Soundly On ‘Everlasting’
Country darling Martina McBride balances soul music and her tried-and-true country roots soundly on covers album, ‘Everlasting’.
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SoMo Underwhelms on Self-Titled Debut Album
Ultimately, ‘SoMo’, the self-titled major label debut from contemporary R&B newbie SoMo, leaves the listener underwhelmed.
