Review: Lady Gaga – Joanne

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According to Lady Gaga, the album Joanne is about family, friendship, and learning from the past. She explains that this is “me going out into the world and bringing with me its deepest stories that I have of my life and turning them into songs.” Quite honestly, we could stand … Continue Reading →

Review: The Game – 1992

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Bring up the year 1992 among a group of friends and some of the first things that come to mind undoubtedly will be the Los Angeles riots and the spectacular gold medal performance of the U.S. men’s Olympic basketball team, known as the “Dream Team”. But for The Game, then … Continue Reading →

After 7 – Timeless

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Vocal group After 7 returns with new album “Timeless”, their first studio record in 21 years. The platinum-selling R&B trio was founded in 1987 by brothers Melvin and Kevon Edmonds, as well as Keith Mitchell, releasing three albums before they disbanded in 1997. Now After 7 is back as a … Continue Reading →

Review: Solange – A Seat At The Table

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As purveyors of Black American culture tout 2016 “the Blackest year ever”, celebrating the sheer volume of Black celebrities, athletes and content creators using their influence to speak against racial inequity across the United States, A Seat At The Table is right on time. The surprise release of Solange’s third … Continue Reading →

Patrice – Life’s Blood

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“Life’s Blood”, the seventh studio LP from German reggae artist Patrice, has been released. This is the follow-up to 2013’s “The Rising Of The Son” and comes 17 years after Patrice’s solo breakout in 1999, the year he released his debut EP and supported Lauryn Hill on the European leg … Continue Reading →

Rachael Yamagata – Tightrope Walker

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Singer and songwriter Rachael Yamagata has published her fourth studio album, entitled “Tightrope Walker”. For the production of the music she was experimenting with a lot of instruments she hasn’t used before and she was able to create a unique sound that makes this album special. Rachael Yamagata is currently … Continue Reading →

Review: Passenger – Young As The Morning Old As The Sea

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Young As The Morning Old As The Sea is the eighth studio album Michael Rosenberg, aka Passenger, has released since 2007. “With every album you learn from the mistakes of the last one. After a while you really hone in on what you’re trying to achieve. So hopefully, by album … Continue Reading →

Kristin Chenoweth – The Art Of Elegance

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Kristin Chenoweth releases her new covers album, “The Art Of Elegance”. The 48-year-old actress, who is an Emmy and Tony Award winner, has dedicated her singing career to the interpretation of American songcraft and has covered a wide range of music since her 2001 debut. On “The Art Of Elegance” … Continue Reading →

Review: The Head And The Heart – Signs Of Light

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Touring can be an unhealthy experience even for the healthiest of people, as members of The Head And The Heart conceded at the end of their 2013 tour promoting their sophomore album, Let’s Be Still. Following a nonstop emotionally and physically exhausting tour schedule that included 200 shows of major … Continue Reading →

M.I.A. – AIM

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British artist and activist M.I.A. has released her fifth studio album, entitled “AIM”. She considers it her most positive work but also claims that it is her last album. For the production of “AIM”, M.I.A. has teamed up with Skrillex, The Partysquad, and her former partner Diplo, who worked with … Continue Reading →