Norma Jean Martine – Only In My Mind

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Norma Jean Martine has released her debut album, titled “Only In My Mind”. Based in London, the American singer and songwriter launched her career in 2013 writing songs for some of Europe’s better-known artists including Italy’s Giorgia, Germany’s Lena, and Ireland’s Ronan Keating. The 2015 release of her single “Animals” … Continue Reading →

Review: Gordon Chambers – Surrender

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It’s hard to imagine that a storied stalwart of a songwriter like Gordon Chambers would have lost his way or questioned his own legacy. With over two decades of experience penning hits for superstar recording artists from Whitney Houston to Beyonce, not to mention his breakout success with Brownstone’s 1994 … Continue Reading →

Review: Devin Shelton – Sensation

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Unfolding as a sensational blend of R&B, indie rock, and other exciting musical elements, Devin Shelton’s sophomore solo album, Sensation, hits a great mark in this post-Emery phase of his career. More Justin Timberlake than R. Kelly, in terms of R&B designation, Devin Shelton shines in his ability to write … Continue Reading →

Yasi Hofer – Faith

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“Faith”, second studio album by guitar prodigy Yasi Hofer, is out now. The follow-up to her debut album from 2014 features twelve tracks, some instrumental and some with vocals, all written and produced by Hofer who has the perfect voice to complement her guitar skills. Yasi Hofer will kick off … Continue Reading →

Review: Blitz The Ambassador – Diasporadical

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Diasporadical, fourth studio album by Blitz The Ambassador, joins the canon of African narratives by the continent’s own storytellers, creative content makers and trendsetters. Packed into three inspired acts, the collection of songs further establishes the emcee and bandleader’s trademark Afropolitan hip-hop fusion. Throughout the project you hear a now … Continue Reading →

The Colorist & Emiliana Torrini

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The Colorist & Emiliana Torrini release their self-titled collaborative album today. Emiliana Torrini, a singer and songwriter from Iceland, and The Colorist, an ensemble from Belgium, have teamed up to create this utterly magical and intriguingly beautiful set of songs. Along with two brand new songs, the album includes nine … Continue Reading →

Review: The Weeknd – Starboy

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Starboy is a roller coaster ride of dark pop emerging as the next chapter of The Weeknd’s artistic journey. This third studio album explores the universe he’s created for his alter ego, Starboy, seen as a deeper inner-self version of Toronto-born Abel Tesfaye. He credits the last four years with … Continue Reading →

A Tribe Called Quest – We Got It From Here… Thank You 4 Your Service

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A Tribe Called Quest have released their sixth and final album, entitled “We Got It From Here… Thank You 4 Your Service”. It has been 18 years since the groundbreaking hip-hop group released their last studio LP and 26 years since their debut record. ATCQ was formed in 1985 by … Continue Reading →

Bobby Bazini – Summer Is Gone

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Canadian singer and songwriter Bobby Bazini releases his third studio album, “Summer Is Gone”. This is the follow-up to “Where I Belong” which was the best-selling Canadian album of 2014. If you want to experience “Summer Is Gone” live, catch Bobby Bazini on his Canadian tour starting in February of … Continue Reading →

Review: Alicia Keys – Here

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Fifteen years after the debut of Songs In A Minor, and a month before the release of her sixth studio album, entitled Here, Alicia Keys stood in the middle of Times Square in complete awe of the thousands of fans cheering her on. With all-star guests joining her on stage, … Continue Reading →