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Album 💿, Music, Reviews

Grace, FMA | Album Review 💿

Aussie singer Grace shows tremendous potential on her debut, FMA, led by breakthrough single, “You Don’t Own Me.”

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July 4, 2016

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵

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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June 19, 2016

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.

Album 💿, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews

Gnash, us (EP) | Album Review 💿

gnash showcases exceptional potential on 'us.' Artistically, he has a lot to offer + he’s NOT like everybody else.

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June 10, 2016

Music, Op Ed, Pop Culture

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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June 3, 2016

Evergreen, Music, Playlists

One Favorite From Each Keyshia Cole Album | Playlist

Keyshia Cole, Point of No Return © Interscope

After listening to all of albums released by Keyshia Cole (2005 - 2014), this playlist features one favorite (and a runner-up or two) from each album.

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May 31, 2016

Lyrical Spotlight, Music, Pop Culture, Reviews

Drake, Views | Lyrical Spotlight

What better way to examine 'Views,' the fourth studio album from Canadian rapper and singer Drake, than analyzing and commentating on his deep lyrics?