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Music
Blood Orange, ‘Jewelry’ | Track Review
Blood Orange (Dev Hynes), shines bright on “Jewelry,” the second advance single from his highly-anticipated fourth studio album, ‘Negro Swan.’
Music
Blood Orange, ‘Charcoal Baby’ | Track Review
Blood Orange (Dev Hynes), makes a compelling return with “Charcoal Baby,” an advance single from his fourth studio album, ‘Negro Swan.’
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Music
Faith Evans, ‘A Minute’ | Track Review
Veteran R&B artist Faith Evans enlists new hubby and singer Stevie J on her romantic new single, “A Minute.” It’s imperfect, but respectable.
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Tinashe, ‘Throw a Fit’ | Track Review
Tinashe brings out alter-ego ‘Nashe’ on “Throw a Fit,” her second post-Joyride single. While her aggressive effort is appreciated, the song lacks in depth.
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Music
Mario, ‘Drowning’ | Track Review
After nearly a decade missing in action, a new LP seems to be on the horizon for Mario. While we wait, he has an enjoyable new single, “Drowning.”
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Album 💿
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.”