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Blackbear, Help | Album Review 💿
Blackbear shares his demons & showcases tremendous potential on his latest effort, Help. He doesn’t rewrite the R&B script, but, it’s solid.
Music
The Case AGAINST Chris Brown
What is the case against Chris Brown? Being too comfortable. Artistically showing more range, would make more people respect the talented urban artist.
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Babyface Consistent on ‘Return of the Tender Lover’
Iconic R&B singer, songwriter, and producer Babyface returns with his tenth studio album, Return of the Tender Lover.
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Alessia Cara, Know-It-All | Album Review
Canadian pop singer Alessia Cara showcases ample potential on her full-length debut, ‘Know-It-All.’
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Ty Dolla $ign, Free TC | Album Review 💿
Ty Dolla $ign shows great versatility throughout ‘Free TC’, oscillating between singing/rapping & soulfulness/unapologetic brashness.
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The Chronicles of the Underrated: Angie Stone
What is the best characterization of neo-soul singer/songwriter Angie Stone? Underrated artist extraordinaire. She’s never received her just due.
Music
Tamar Braxton, ‘Calling All Lovers’ (Short Take Review)
Tamar Braxton steps up her game on third LP, ‘Calling All Lovers’. Previously delayed, ‘Calling All Lovers’ ends up being quite impressive.
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Andra Day, Cheers To The Fall | Album Review 💿
Need a perfect example of how to kill it on your debut album? Look no further than Cheers To The Fall from Andra Day.
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Jordin Sparks, Right Here Right Now – Review
Former American Idol winner Jordin Sparks steps up her game on her quietly released third album, ‘Right Here Right Now’.
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Vivian Green Shines Vividly on ‘Vivid
Vivian Green doesn’t reinvent the wheel on ‘Vivid’, but she doesn’t need to – she stays in her lane with her magnificent, raspy, soulful pipes.
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Ranking Jill Scott’s First Five Albums
Jill Scott wouldn’t know what a bad album is. After releasing her fifth studio album (Woman), where does it fit in the ranks of her rich discography?
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Jill Scott, Woman | Album Review 💿
On her latest album ‘Woman,’ Jill Scott continues to flaunt her best attribute – her splendid, powerhouse vocals.