Review: Jessie Ware – Tough Love

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After two years, songstress Jessie Ware is back with her sophomore record Tough Love, following her 2012 debut, Devotion. True to the voice she’s cultivated as a solo artist, she’s talking about the different aspects of love. On this new record she is celebrating being more confident as a songwriter. … Continue Reading →

T.I. – Paperwork

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The new album “Paperwork” by rapper T.I. has just been released. For his ninth studio record, T.I. recruited Pharrell Williams as executive producer, and features plenty of guest artists including Pharrell, Iggy Azalea, Usher, Chris Brown, and Skylar Grey. Triple Grammy Award winner T.I. stated that this album is like … Continue Reading →

Kiesza – Sound Of A Woman

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Sensational newcomer Kiesza releases her highly anticipated debut album “Sound Of A Woman”. Kiesza, a 25-year-old singer, songwriter, dancer, and fashionista from Calgary, Canada, residing in New York City since 2010 to launch her career, gained international attention for her song “Hideaway” and the accompanying video that was shot in … Continue Reading →

Dave Hollister – Chicago Winds… The Saga Continues

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Dave Hollister will release his album “Chicago Winds… The Saga Continues” tomorrow. Already his seventh solo record and follow-up to United Tenors (a joint project led by Fred Hammond, with Dave Hollister, Eric Roberson, and Brian Courtney Wilson), the new studio album from Hollister is loaded with soulful love songs, … Continue Reading →

Jessie J – Sweet Talker

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Singer and songwriter Jessie J has released her third studio album, entitled “Sweet Talker”. The British pop star, who announced that she will move from London to Los Angeles in the near future, teamed up with American stars Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj for the lead single “Bang Bang”, which … Continue Reading →

Nico & Vinz – Black Star Elephant

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Nico & Vinz have released their album “Black Star Elephant” with the addictive single “Am I Wrong”. The Norwegian duo with African roots incorporates their love for Africa in their songs, music videos, and the title of this new record, which is comprised of the nicknames for their beloved national … Continue Reading →

Mary Lambert – Heart On My Sleeve

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Mary Lambert’s debut album “Heart On My Sleeve” is out now. The singer from Seattle, who has released EPs in 2012 and 2013, is best known for her contribution to the hit single “Same Love” by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. With “Heart On My Sleeve”, she delivers an LP with … Continue Reading →

Review: You+Me – Rose Ave.

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Friends for many years, platinum recording artist Pink thought that maybe one day Dallas Green would be interested in collaborating with her. Considering his voice most angelic, she invited him to jam with her, renting a studio just in case inspiration hit. Coming into the situation, Dallas had never written … Continue Reading →

DJ Quik – The Midnight Life

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Rapper and producer DJ Quik is set to release his new album “The Midnight Life”. The West Coast OG from Compton, who created some of hip-hop’s better-known tracks, has done production for the likes of 2Pac, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Jay-Z, 50 Cent, The Game, Shaquille O’Neal, and Will Smith. … Continue Reading →

Minnie Driver – Ask Me To Dance

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British actress Minnie Driver has released her third studio album “Ask Me To Dance”. After two records of her original music, Minnie Driver delivers a collection of familiar tunes with her very own interpretation. “Ask Me To Dance” features beautifully arranged versions of songs by The Killers, Stevie Wonder, Neil … Continue Reading →