Tag R&B

Album 💿, Music, Reviews

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.

Music, Pop Culture, Reviews, Songs 🎵

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.

Lyrical Spotlight, Music, Reviews

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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May 2, 2016

Album 💿, Columns, Music, Op Ed, Pop Culture, Reviews

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.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵

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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April 14, 2016

Album 💿, Music, Reviews

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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February 29, 2016

Album 💿, Music, Reviews

Blackbear, Help | Album Review 💿

blackbear, help [Photo Credit: beartrap]

Blackbear shares his demons & showcases tremendous potential on his latest effort, Help. He doesn't rewrite the R&B script, but, it's solid.

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January 15, 2016

Music, Op Ed

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.