Young Oceans – I Must Find You

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Christian band Young Oceans has released their new album “I Must Find You”. The group that evolved from a New York church’s worship band into an independent entity is best known for their song “Great Is Our God” from their self-titled debut album in 2012. “I Must Find You” continues … Continue Reading →

Tove Lo – Queen Of The Clouds

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Swedish singer and songwriter Tove Lo has released her debut album “Queen Of The Clouds”. The pop diva from Stockholm first gained attention for her single “Habits (Stay High)” and the Hippie Sabotage remix of the song, both versions included on the new album. With “Queen Of The Clouds” Tove … Continue Reading →

Review: Prince – Art Official Age

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What exactly does one expect of music royalty when he drops his 33rd studio album? When that royalty is Prince Rogers Nelson, whose career has spanned thirty-eight years, anticipation exceeds expectation for the legend. In the four years since his last album, 20Ten, Prince has acquired an alternate band to … Continue Reading →

Calvin Richardson – I Am Calvin

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“I Am Calvin” by Calvin Richardson is out now. This is the sixth studio album from Richardson, who has been writing and recording music since the early 90s and released his solo debut in 1999. His new record with the lead single “We Gon’ Love Tonite” shows the soul singer … Continue Reading →

Review: Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga – Cheek To Cheek

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This September, the charming legend, Tony Bennett, and provocative pop star, Lady Gaga, released their duets album Cheek To Cheek, a collaborative project that fashions the two entertainers together in an unexpected way. The ultimate 21st century odd couple, you may be tempted to think of a Bennett-Gaga collaboration as … Continue Reading →

Kerry Ellis

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British actress and singer Kerry Ellis has released her new studio album. This record is produced by famous Queen guitarist Brian May with whom she went on tour and released a live recording in 2013. The new album is a collection of twelve beautifully orchestrated songs that complement Kerry Ellis’ … Continue Reading →

Review: Jennifer Hudson – JHUD

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In 2004 Jennifer Hudson took the world by storm with her dynamic vocal performances on American Idol. Since then she’s experienced incredible triumphs and heartbreaking tragedy and yet continues to reinvent herself as an artist with each passing phase. Snatching a coveted Academy Award for her performance in Dreamgirls (2006) … Continue Reading →

Mapei – Hey Hey

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Mapei’s debut album “Hey Hey” is out now. The Swedish-American singer shows versatility on her first LP, seamlessly merging soul music with dance-pop and hip-hop elements. After starting off as a rapper, Mapei found her voice as a singer, first showcasing her singing talents on the lead single “Don’t Wait” … Continue Reading →

Review: Lenny Kravitz – Strut

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Making a return this week is Lenny Kravitz with his 10th album, “Strut”. Or as it could more accurately be deemed, “Slump”. Since 1989 the eccentric rock star has provided the world with electric riffs, jamming bass lines and musical originality, with his “Greatest Hits” compilation in 2000 being his … Continue Reading →

Lee Ann Womack – The Way I’m Livin’

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Lee Ann Womack is set to release her new album entitled “The Way I’m Livin’”. With her seventh studio album the Texan singer stays true to her country roots, enjoying the freedom she had putting these songs together. Womack, who won a Grammy for her collaboration with Willie Nelson in … Continue Reading →