Public Enemy – Man Plans God Laughs

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Hip-hop group Public Enemy releases their 13th LP, “Man Plans God Laughs”. The world-renowned and well-respected group from NYC was at the height of their popularity in the late 80s and early 90s and is known for the politically charged lyrics from lead rapper Chuck D. Now, at a time … Continue Reading →

Jill Scott – Woman

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“Woman”, the new studio album by soul singer Jill Scott, has been released. The 43-year-old artist and triple Grammy winner kicked off her career 15 years ago with a platinum-selling debut album, followed by three gold-certified LPs and numerous roles in films and TV shows. Now, with her fifth LP … Continue Reading →

Ashley Monroe – The Blade

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Country singer and songwriter Ashley Monroe has released her third studio album, entitled “The Blade”. Her previous solo record, “Like A Rose”, got a warm welcome from fans and critics alike, and in addition Monroe released two successful LPs with the Pistol Annies, a trio she formed together with Miranda … Continue Reading →

Joe Satriani – Shockwave Supernova

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“Shockwave Supernova”, the 15th studio album by rock guitarist Joe Satriani, is out now. Satriani has been making music since the 1970s, he was the lead guitarist on tour with Mick Jagger in 1988 and with Deep Purple in 1994, and he is a member of the hard rock group … Continue Reading →

Review: Tyrese – Black Rose

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It’s hard to believe that it’s been 21 years since we first heard Tyrese belting out his “Always Coca Cola” riffs on the classic mid-90s Coke commercial. It is equally hard to believe that the artist claims that with the release of his current studio album Black Rose, he is … Continue Reading →

Flo Morrissey – Tomorrow Will Be Beautiful

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Newcomer Flo Morrissey is set to release her first album, entitled “Tomorrow Will Be Beautiful”. The 20-year-old singer and songwriter from London left school at age 17 to pursue a career in music. Her talent and passion, her dedication to writing remarkable songs, as well as her unique style in … Continue Reading →

Bilal – In Another Life

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The new album “In Another Life” by singer and songwriter Bilal is out now. The artist from Philadelphia released his critically acclaimed debut in 2001, assisted by a prominent production team which included Dr. Dre, J Dilla, The Roots, and Raphael Saadiq. However, Bilal didn’t release another album for nine … Continue Reading →

Review: Lyfe Jennings – Tree Of Lyfe

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Since the release of his first album Lyfe 268-192 with the hit single “Must Be Nice”, Lyfe Jennings has been that cat who talks about real life in a raw and gritty way. He’s a man’s man of R&B, that type of songwriter that nails everyday topics in the most … Continue Reading →

Elijah Blake – Shadows & Diamonds

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Newcomer Elijah Blake has released his debut album, “Shadows & Diamonds”. Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Florida, Elijah discovered his singing talent in the church choir. He has written songs for the likes of Rihanna and Usher before kicking off his solo career, presenting us with the … Continue Reading →

Tori Kelly – Unbreakable Smile

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Singer and songwriter Tori Kelly has released her debut album, titled “Unbreakable Smile”. The Californian artist, who supported Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith on tour, first gained attention when she racked up millions of views on her video channel with cover versions of famous songs. After a short-lived participation on … Continue Reading →