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Sam Smith, ‘Too Good at Goodbyes’ | Track Review
After a three-year hiatus, British pop-R&B artist Sam Smith returns sad, yet inspired on his new single, “Too Good at Goodbyes.”
Music
Ledisi, ‘Add to Me’ | Track Review
Ledisi adds to her rich collection of soulful hits with “Add to Me,” the second single from her sixth major label album, ‘Let Love Rule.’
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Charlie Wilson, In It to Win It | Album Review 💿
Uncle Charlie Wilson delivers another consistent, enjoyable adult contemporary R&B album on his eighth album, ‘In It to Win It.’
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Childish Gambino, “Awaken, My Love!” | Album Review
Donald Glover – aka Childish Gambino – trades rhymes for singing on his ambitious third studio album, “Awaken, My Love!”
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Nathan Sykes, Unfinished Business | Album Review
Former boy bander (and Ariana Grande ex) Nathan Sykes shows off his vocal chops throughout his debut album, ‘Unfinished Business.’
Music
Kim Burrell, I See a Victory | Track Review 🎵
Pharrell Williams & Kim Burrell make magic together on contemporary gospel, urban contemporary standout, “I See A Victory” (Hidden Figures soundtrack).
Music
Michael Bublé, My Kind of Girl | Track Review 🎵
Canadian traditional pop musician Michael Bublé returns with his second single, “My Kind of Girl,” from his forthcoming studio album, ‘Nobody but Me’.
Music
Michael Bublé, Nobody but Me | Track Review 🎵
Michael Bublé returns with infectious, “tongue-in-cheek” single, “Nobody but Me.” “Nobody but Me” serves as the title track for Bublé’s forthcoming album.
Evergreen
Faves & Least Faves: Fantasia
Faves & Least Faves objectively and subjectively examines the best (favorite) songs and the worst (least favorite) songs from a musician’s discography.
Album 💿
Michael Kiwanuka Shines on Sophomore LP ‘Love & Hate’
Michael Kiwanuka assembles a superb effort with sophomore LP Love & Hate. The singing, songwriting, and production are top-notch.
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Music
What Killed Michael Jackson and Prince?
Two of music’s saddest deaths occurred 7 years apart: Michael Jackson (50) in 2009 and Prince (57) in 2016. Their similarities in death are chilling.
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Charles Bradley, Changes | Album Review 💿
Soul musician Charles Bradley drops his third album of relentless soul music, ‘Changes.’ The results are consistent and alluring.