Music
Tinashe, Superlove | Track Review 🎵
Up-and-coming contemporary R&B/pop artist Tinashe drops a good record with “Superlove,” though arguably it’s not enough to elevate her superstardom.
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Maxwell, ‘blackSUMMERS’night’ | Album Review
Maxwell remains consistent on latest LP blackSUMMERS’night, while successfully tweaking his sound to embody and appeal to the times.
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Alicia Keys, Hallelujah | Track Review 🎵
Alicia Keys latest single “Hallelujah” is respectable, but not the “second coming.” “Hallelujah” likely isn’t a ‘pop’ hit. Still, there’s something here.
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Fitz and the Tantrums, Fitz and the Tantrums | Album Review 💿
As blasé as the title of album of the third album by alternative band Fitz and the Tantrums may be, it lacks no shortage of energy.
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Usher, Crash | Track Review 🎵
In no ways does Usher “crash and burn” on new single “Crash,” but neither does he make us yearn for his return to the music world.
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Lyrical Spotlight
Beyoncé, Lemonade | Lyrical Spotlight
‘Lemonade,’ the sixth studio album from Beyoncé is chocked full of lyrics deserving analysis and expert commentary. We’ll provide both.
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Prince, Musicology: The Comeback Album
‘Musicology’ may not represent the crème de la crème of the Prince discography, but it’s amazing Prince assembled such a respectable comeback album in 2004.
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Maxwell, Lake By the Ocean | Track Review
A truly glorious happening occurred – the return of one of neo-soul’s greatest, Maxwell, with a stellar new single, “Lake By the Ocean.”
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Tweet, Charlene | Album Review 💿
CHARLENE is a respectable comeback album from Tweet. It won’t blow anyone away, but should appeal to a traditional R&B audience.
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Columns
BB Grooves: David Bowie Lands First No. 1 on Billboard 200
On the Billboard 200, specifically the no. 1 spot, David Bowie’s legacy lives on with ‘Blackstar’, his first ever chart topper during his lengthy career.
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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.