Interview: Blitz The Ambassador on pioneering a global African presence in Music and Film

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Ghana’s “Native Sun” Blitz The Ambassador is consistent to the letter. His brand has always been “Afropolitan”. His message remains “Diasporadical”. And whatever images of continental Africans are etched in your memory, he sets the record straight with an enlightened “Stereotype”. Behind these titles of the globetrotting mastermind’s critically acclaimed … Continue Reading →

Stefanie Heinzmann – All We Need Is Love

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Swiss pop singer Stefanie Heinzmann releases her fifth studio album, entitled “All We Need Is Love”. Heinzmann, who turned 30 earlier this month, became famous after winning a talent show on German television in 2008, subsequently releasing her debut album, “Masterplan”, and the follow-up “Roots To Grow” with the hit … Continue Reading →

Here are The Winners of The POP AWARDS 2019, The Second Annual Pop Awards!

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Thanks to the countless fans who voted online, as well as the ballots cast by our expert panel, we have identified the winners of the Pop Awards 2019. Your overwhelming response during the 50-day voting cycle proves just how brilliant the 25 nominees are. Competition was quite stiff in each … Continue Reading →

Lauren Jenkins – No Saint

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Country musician Lauren Jenkins releases her debut album, titled “No Saint”. The Texas-born singer-songwriter has been a touring artist since she was 15, and even while she was studying acting in NYC a few years later, music was never an afterthought, as she was using every chance to perform her … Continue Reading →

James Morrison – You’re Stronger Than You Know

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James Morrison has released his fifth studio album, “You’re Stronger Than You Know”. The 34-year-old musician, known for his extraordinary voice, has sold over 7 million albums since he made his recording debut in 2006 with “Undiscovered”. James Morrison’s new LP is as marvelous as all of his records and … Continue Reading →

Ria Mae – Stars

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Canadian singer-songwriter Ria Mae has published a new EP, entitled “Stars”. The eight-track album includes the single “Hold Me” featuring Frank Kadillac. Other superb pop songs recorded by Ria Mae for her new project are “Not At Peace”, “Trixi”, and title track “Stars”. For more info go to riamae.com

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: Hozier – Wasteland, Baby!

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In 2014, Hozier released his self-titled first album, which, like his standout single “Take Me To Church”, effectively blended soul with folk into something that felt, broadly, like indie rock. On his second album, “Wasteland, Baby!”, Hozier plays with similar elements, but takes a more exploratory approach. The album features … Continue Reading →

Solange – When I Get Home

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Solange has released her fourth studio album, entitled “When I Get Home”. This is the follow-up to her chart-topping album “A Seat At The Table”, the groundbreaking LP that catapulted her out of the shadow of her big sister Beyonce. The stylistic elements of Solange’s 2016 release also define her … Continue Reading →

Carvin Winans – In The Softest Way

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Carvin Winans of the legendary Winans family releases his first solo album, “In The Softest Way”. The Grammy-winning artist, who turns 61 next week, has been in the music industry for almost four decades as a member of The Winans, the group he formed with three of his brothers in … Continue Reading →