MC Yogi – Only Love Is Real

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MC Yogi has released his new album “Only Love Is Real”. The yoga teacher and musician from San Francisco has a clear focus on positive vibes and conscious lyrics in his music that blends elements of dance, reggae, and hip-hop. The album was financed through a successful Kickstarter campaign, where … Continue Reading →

Review: Wu-Tang Clan – A Better Tomorrow

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As scores of American citizens rally in the streets, protesting injustice and racial discrimination across the country, Wu-Tang Clan releases their reunion album titled A Better Tomorrow. With more than two decades since their debut, and deemed hip-hop’s greatest group of all time, RZA managed to get all nine original … Continue Reading →

J. Cole – 2014 Forest Hills Drive

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J. Cole is about to release his third studio album, entitled “2014 Forest Hills Drive”. As a rapper, songwriter and producer, J. Cole handles most of the writing and production himself, like he did on his previous records, 2011’s “Cole World: The Sideline Story” and 2013’s “Born Sinner”, and on … Continue Reading →

Johnny Gill – Game Changer

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Johnny Gill is set to release his new studio album “Game Changer”. The record is the seventh solo effort from the veteran soul singer, and Gill, whose career spans more than three decades, also released a duet album with Stacy Lattisaw, joined New Edition in 1987 when Bobby Brown left … Continue Reading →

K. Michelle – Anybody Wanna Buy A Heart?

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The new album “Anybody Wanna Buy A Heart?” by K. Michelle will be released next week. This is the follow-up to the R&B singer’s debut album “Rebellious Soul” that had some commercial success and allowed her to tour as a headliner. She also toured with R. Kelly and Robin Thicke … Continue Reading →

Haley Klinkhammer – From Where I Stand

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Haley Klinkhammer has released her debut album “From Where I Stand”. The singer and songwriter from Wisconsin first gained attention as a teenager when she posted videos of herself singing cover versions of popular songs, leading to a huge online following. In addition to singing, Haley soon discovered her talent … Continue Reading →

Mary J. Blige: The Queen of Breaking Boundaries

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“I was never expected to do more, jump further, go the extra mile. But breaking boundaries happened for me the minute I left Yonkers… And I won’t stop as long as I live.” These words from The London Sessions documentary mark the journey of Mary J. Blige, the Queen of … Continue Reading →

Review: David Guetta – Listen

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Electronic dance music guru David Guetta is an icon to millions of people. One of the greatest DJs out of France, he rocks the four corners of the world, from London to Ibiza, and Dubai to Miami. He’s so in demand that he has actually performed in three countries in … Continue Reading →

Review: Faith Evans – Incomparable

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In 1994 Faith Evans signed with Puff Daddy’s Bad Boy Entertainment and the platinum recording artist has been known as a powerhouse diva ever since. As one of the executive producers of the TV show R&B Divas she has branched out with her input into several successful creative projects. Now … Continue Reading →

Big K.R.I.T. – Cadillactica

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Big K.R.I.T. releases “Cadillactica”, his second studio album. The rapper from Mississippi produced all of his mixtapes and his debut album by himself, but invited several producers to contribute to his new album, because he wanted to focus more on his vocal delivery. “Cadillactica” features guest appearances by Rico Love … Continue Reading →