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Common allows Love to lead the way

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It’s been over 25 years since he released his debut album, “Can I Borrow A Dollar?”, and eleven albums later, Common doesn’t look like he is about to hit the brakes anytime soon. It’s hard not to pay attention to a Common song when it comes on. He has that … Continue Reading →

Haley Johnsen – Goner

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Haley Johnsen has released her second studio album, entitled “Goner”. After publishing her exceptional debut LP, “Golden Days”, in 2019, Johnsen was nominated for Emerging Artist Of The Year at the Pop Awards 2020. Now the 33-year-old musician from Portland, Oregon, follows up with a worthy sophomore effort. The twelve-track … Continue Reading →

Tank And The Bangas – A Masterclass in Fusion Music

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The year was 2011. It was open mic night at the BlackStar cafe in New Orleans, a weekly event dubbed Liberation Lounge. Glasses clinking against each other, musical instruments getting tuned, vocalists doing their warm-ups, and butterflies dancing in the bellies of excited performers. This open mic show was special … Continue Reading →

Isaac Carree raises the stakes with No Risk No Reward

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It has been seven years since singer-songwriter and producer Isaac Carree released his last album. After what was a well-received debut and sophomore effort in the form of 2011’s “Uncommon Me” and 2013’s “Reset”, which both opened at No. 1 on the Billboard Gospel Charts, many have anticipated a third … Continue Reading →

Here are The Winners of The POP AWARDS 2020, The Third Annual Pop Awards!

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We asked, and you delivered. The voting period of the Pop Awards 2020 is over and your votes have been counted. A big thank you to all the fans for coming out to show love for your favorite artists, and to the expert panel for casting their ballots. The impact … Continue Reading →

Review: Mighty Oaks – All Things Go

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What do an American, a Brit, and an Italian have in common? Ian Hooper, Craig Saunders, and Claudio Donzelli are all based in Berlin. Each one plays several instruments and together they deliver their unmistakable three-part harmonies that swell, sizzle, and soothe over a multifarious selection of tunes. In early … Continue Reading →

Welcome to the POP AWARDS 2020, the third annual Pop Awards

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A swirling toast to your wish lists and visions for the New Year, and everything that makes you smile! Pop Magazine kicks off the 2020s by inviting you to the third annual Pop Awards, launched today to honor the best artists, albums, and songs of the past year. Online voting … Continue Reading →

Maren Morris – Girl

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“Girl”, the sophomore studio album by country pop singer Maren Morris, is out now. The 28-year-old musician is best known for her Grammy-winning debut single “My Church” from her 2016 album “Hero”. The title track of her new album, produced by hitmaker Greg Kurstin, was released as the lead single. … Continue Reading →

Review: Honey Larochelle – 11:11

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11:11 is not just titled like this in reference to the eleven tracks created for this album in eleven days. In numerology, these numbers have always been associated with mystical powers evoking synchronicity, higher vibrations, and a special spirit presence. The type of spiritual elevation in feel-good music served by … Continue Reading →

Keyon Harrold – The Mugician

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Acclaimed trumpeter Keyon Harrold has released his second album, “The Mugician”. Born and raised in Ferguson, Missouri, the NYC-based jazz and crossover musician has recorded for and toured with artists like Jay-Z, Beyonce, 50 Cent, Eminem, Common, Mary J. Blige, John Legend, Maxwell, Joss Stone, and Gregory Porter, plus he … Continue Reading →