Review: Talib Kweli – Radio Silence

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CNN once labeled him a “thinking man’s rapper”. As a social activist and revered MC, Talib Kweli is definitely one of the standard bearers for conscious rap. Teaming up with his comrade in the struggle, Talib Kweli and Mos Def sealed their fate as hip-hop legends almost 20 years ago … Continue Reading →

Tim McGraw & Faith Hill – The Rest Of Our Life

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Nashville’s most famous couple and two of country music’s biggest stars, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, have released their first collaborative album, “The Rest Of Our Life”. Hill and McGraw, who both turned 50 this year, have recorded several duets since they married in 1996, but this is their first … Continue Reading →

Review: Honey Larochelle – 11:11

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11:11 is not just titled like this in reference to the eleven tracks created for this album in eleven days. In numerology, these numbers have always been associated with mystical powers evoking synchronicity, higher vibrations, and a special spirit presence. The type of spiritual elevation in feel-good music served by … Continue Reading →

Paloma Faith – The Architect

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British recording artist and actress Paloma Faith releases her fourth studio album, entitled “The Architect”. After three successful LPs and corresponding tours, Paloma Faith was a coach on the UK version of The Voice in 2016, before giving birth to her first child in December. For her new album, the … Continue Reading →

Review: Taylor Swift – Reputation

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Hot on a mission for Beelzebub, Taylor Swift singes her wings and unleashes her fallen angel with new album, Reputation. The 15 tracks see the “Queen of Hearts” overthrown by the “Queen of Clubs”. And she enjoys swinging the weapon. From euphorically announcing her own death to the anthemic, sweaty, … Continue Reading →

Review: Yelawolf – Trial By Fire

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Most people will never know the difficulty of living in the public eye, and even fewer of us will experience having to endure the aftermath of a center stage public meltdown. But this would explain why Yelawolf has been off the radar for nearly a year following a disastrous string … Continue Reading →

Eric Roberson’s Earth, Wind, and Fire

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For over a decade, Eric Roberson has made the conscious choice to remain an independent artist. And, it’s not for lack of opportunity or opened doors toward respectable recording deals throughout his career. Given that indie artists usually hope to sign a recording deal after establishing their brand, ability to … Continue Reading →

Review: Pink – Beautiful Trauma

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Going for a pimped-up-spacesuit look, Pink snatches the microphone and mauls her way through new album, Beautiful Trauma. Effortlessly caustic and feral, the “toughest gal in pop” sounds like she hasn’t eaten in a month, and savages the 13 tracks. Pink doesn’t sing. She sacrifices. And given the five-year hiatus … Continue Reading →

Rationale

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Zimbabwe-born and London-based artist Rationale has released his self-titled album. Since penning songs for Rag’n’Bone Man and relaunching his own career with praise from Pharrell Williams, Justin Timberlake, and Elton John, the 33-year-old singer-songwriter is in demand, seven years after his singing career faltered when his debut album, published under … Continue Reading →

Lara Fabian – Camouflage

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“Camouflage”, 13th studio album by Canadian-Belgian singer and songwriter Lara Fabian, is out now. While the majority of her records are in French, “Camouflage” is the fourth English album by Fabian, who is the best-selling female recording artist from Belgium. The twelve tracks on “Camouflage”, including singles “Growing Wings” and … Continue Reading →