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The Roots, And Then You Shoot Your Cousin © Def Jam

The Roots, …And Then You Shoot Your Cousin | Album Review

Hip-hop band The Roots continue to ‘transcend’ the confines of hip-hop on the ambitious album ‘…And Then You Shoot Your Cousin.’

By the musical hype, 12 yearsMay 21, 2014 ago

Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Give The People What They Want © Daptone

Sharon Jones Shines On ‘Give The People What They Want’

Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings definitely “give the people what they want” on their latest retro-soul album, ‘Give the People What They Want.’

By the musical hype, 12 yearsJanuary 16, 2014 ago

Fantasia, Side Effects of You © RCA

Fantasia, Side Effects of You | Album Review

Fantasia delivers an enjoyable fourth studio album with ‘Side Effects of You.’ It’s imperfect, but all in all, well-rounded.

By brent80, 13 yearsApril 22, 2013 ago

Charlie Wilson, Love Charlie [Photo Credit: RCA]

Charlie Wilson, Love Charlie | Album Review

Following an illustrious career, with nothing to prove, veteran R&B musician Charlie Wilson delivers a solid R&B affair on his 2013 LP, ‘Love Charlie.’

By brent80, 13 yearsJanuary 29, 2013 ago

Angie Stone, Rich Girl [📷: Sanguaro Road Rhythm]

Angie Stone, Rich Girl | Album Review

On Rich Girl, neo-soul veteran Angie Stone delivers a consistent, good album that never quite reaches the status of a great album.

By the musical hype, 13 yearsSeptember 26, 2012 ago

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