Beau – That Thing Reality

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Girl duo Beau releases their debut album “That Thing Reality”. The two childhood friends from New York enrolled in guitar class at age 12 and soon started to write songs together. Now, in their early 20s, they are ready to share some of these songs with the world. “That Thing … Continue Reading →

Review: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – This Unruly Mess I’ve Made

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“If you aren’t scared of what you’ve created, you aren’t done yet.” Words to live by from the rap artist Ben Haggerty, known professionally as Macklemore. On February 26th, he and musical producer Ryan Lewis released their second album, This Unruly Mess I’ve Made, a follow-up to The Heist. Though … Continue Reading →

Tweet – Charlene

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Soul singer and songwriter Tweet has released her third studio album, titled “Charlene”. Tweet, whose real name is Charlene Keys, has worked with many well-known artists over the course of her 20-year career, most notably with Missy Elliott, Timbaland & Magoo, Ginuwine, Ja Rule, and Whitney Houston, but has not … Continue Reading →

Lily & Madeleine – Keep It Together

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“Keep It Together”, the third LP by folk pop duo Lily & Madeleine, is out now. Homemade videos of cover songs performed by the two sisters got the attention of industry professionals, leading to the recording of their self-titled debut album in 2013 when they were still in high school. … Continue Reading →

Review: Kanye West – The Life Of Pablo

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Kanye West is out of his mind. I know. You know. The Twittersphere and Obama know it. Interestingly enough, however, he’s always been the first to acknowledge it. Whatever you will say about Kanye, he, himself, will say about Kanye. Judging by his over-the-top behavior and highly controversial shenanigans, it’s … Continue Reading →

Review: Lissie – My Wild West

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Lissie’s new album My Wild West may be her most honest piece of work so far. She mixes genres with fluidity, her vocals are stripped back to their true sound and it has lyrical importance. A nod to the world before singles, she has created a piece of art in … Continue Reading →

Foxes connects Two Passions through One Love

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Singer and spokesmodel Foxes is a brand unto herself. Beyond her Grammy-winning music is her runway style, both inspired by her true love: film. Earlier this month, Foxes released her second album, All I Need. Recorded in the US, Sweden, and the UK, Foxes says, “I’m a lot more honest … Continue Reading →

Review: King – We Are King

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Five years following the release of their self-produced EP The Story, King returns with their first full-length album, We Are King. Emerging as a one-stop creative shop-in-demand, writing, arranging, producing and performing all of their ambient mood music, the glorious girl group, comprised of twin sisters Paris and Amber Strother … Continue Reading →

Review: Beneficence – Basement Chemistry

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In the absence of published interviews, you can learn a lot about an artist like Brick City veteran emcee Beneficence by perusing his social media presence. The inspirational words of wisdom he leaves for his fans and supporters. Which book he’s reading for intellectual and spiritual development. Creative inspiration from … Continue Reading →

Regina Belle – The Day Life Began

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Regina Belle is set to release her tenth studio album, entitled “The Day Life Began”. The 52-year-old artist from New Jersey is best known for her early hits like “Baby Come To Me”, “Make It Like It Was”, and “A Whole New World”, her Grammy-winning duet with Peabo Bryson. “The … Continue Reading →