Gladys Knight – Where My Heart Belongs

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Gladys Knight, the successful artist also known as the Empress of Soul, is set to release her new inspirational album “Where My Heart Belongs”. With a career that spans over 60 years, she has won numerous awards, including seven Grammys, and had a number one hit song with the 1985 … Continue Reading →

Ryan Adams

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Ryan Adams’ self-titled new album will be available next week. The prolific singer, songwriter, guitarist and producer has recorded 14 LPs in the last 14 years, some with his band The Cardinals. His forthcoming 14th record features guitar-heavy rock songs with simple vocals, yielding a solid sound throughout the album. … Continue Reading →

Shaun Escoffery – In The Red Room

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British soul singer Shaun Escoffery is about to release his fourth album with the title “In The Red Room”. The vocalist, who also played in various stage musicals, has earned praise for his smooth and soulful voice since he entered the scene in 2001. Escoffery’s new single “Nature’s Call” is … Continue Reading →

Review: Y’Akoto – Moody Blues

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Looking for the simplicity in music, Y’Akoto has released her second album Moody Blues as a follow-up to her 2012 debut, Babyblues. She is an old-fashioned girl by self-definition who sticks to what works for her. What she sees and feels, she speaks about in her lyrics. And there is, … Continue Reading →

Review: Asa – Bed Of Stone

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Asa, the French-Nigerian acoustic rock diva adored by many, has dropped her highly anticipated third album, Bed Of Stone. A follow-up to her 2007 debut Asa (Asha) and her sophomore album Beautiful Imperfection in 2010, Bed Of Stone paints the type of musical pictures that Asa prefers to develop as … Continue Reading →

Kem – Promise To Love

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Singer and songwriter Kem is back with his fourth studio album titled “Promise To Love”. The soulful artist presents us with another beautiful collection of songs about love and gratitude including his new single “It’s You” and the duet “My Favorite Thing” that he recorded together with Ronald Isley. Spirituality … Continue Reading →

Ariana Grande – My Everything

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Today actress and singer Ariana Grande releases her second album, “My Everything”. This is the follow-up to 2013’s “Yours Truly”, her successful debut that entered the Billboard charts at number one and sparked a few hit singles. “Problem”, the lead single from her new album, an uptempo track with a … Continue Reading →

Review: Dilated Peoples – Directors Of Photography

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Directors Of Photography, the fifth full-length album of OG west coast artists Dilated Peoples, has a sharp albeit kaleidoscopic focus. Eight years after the release of their last album, 2006’s 20/20, and branching out to explore the success of solo careers, the trio consisting of Evidence, DJ Babu and Rakaa Iriscience, is staying true to their brand. This … Continue Reading →

Tank – Stronger

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Singer and songwriter Tank returns with his sixth solo album entitled “Stronger”. The release follows last year’s joint record “Three Kings” by Tyrese, Ginuwine, and Tank under the group name TGT, their first album despite being together as a group since 2007. On “Stronger”, with its contemporary production, Tank captivates … Continue Reading →

Watsky – All You Can Do

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Watsky has released his latest rap album “All You Can Do”. The 27 year-old artist from San Francisco, who won a string of poetry slams before his rap career took off, mentions that his new record is a tribute to his parents and that the album cover features a photo … Continue Reading →