Review: Asa – Bed Of Stone

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Asa, the French-Nigerian acoustic rock diva adored by many, has dropped her highly anticipated third album, Bed Of Stone. A follow-up to her 2007 debut Asa (Asha) and her sophomore album Beautiful Imperfection in 2010, Bed Of Stone paints the type of musical pictures that Asa prefers to develop as … Continue Reading →

Kem – Promise To Love

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Singer and songwriter Kem is back with his fourth studio album titled “Promise To Love”. The soulful artist presents us with another beautiful collection of songs about love and gratitude including his new single “It’s You” and the duet “My Favorite Thing” that he recorded together with Ronald Isley. Spirituality … Continue Reading →

Ariana Grande – My Everything

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Today actress and singer Ariana Grande releases her second album, “My Everything”. This is the follow-up to 2013’s “Yours Truly”, her successful debut that entered the Billboard charts at number one and sparked a few hit singles. “Problem”, the lead single from her new album, an uptempo track with a … Continue Reading →

Review: Dilated Peoples – Directors Of Photography

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Directors Of Photography, the fifth full-length album of OG west coast artists Dilated Peoples, has a sharp albeit kaleidoscopic focus. Eight years after the release of their last album, 2006’s 20/20, and branching out to explore the success of solo careers, the trio consisting of Evidence, DJ Babu and Rakaa Iriscience, is staying true to their brand. This … Continue Reading →

Tank – Stronger

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Singer and songwriter Tank returns with his sixth solo album entitled “Stronger”. The release follows last year’s joint record “Three Kings” by Tyrese, Ginuwine, and Tank under the group name TGT, their first album despite being together as a group since 2007. On “Stronger”, with its contemporary production, Tank captivates … Continue Reading →

Watsky – All You Can Do

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Watsky has released his latest rap album “All You Can Do”. The 27 year-old artist from San Francisco, who won a string of poetry slams before his rap career took off, mentions that his new record is a tribute to his parents and that the album cover features a photo … Continue Reading →

Review: Sinead O’Connor – I’m Not Bossy, I’m The Boss

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Spending a few hours listening to Sinead O’Connor’s tenth album release I’m Not Bossy, I’m The Boss really calls into question this whole media debate about what it means to be bossy, the boss and female. Apparently this concept of being the boss as a woman, young or mature, is … Continue Reading →

Marlon Roudette – Electric Soul

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Two years after his first solo album with the hit single “New Age”, Marlon Roudette has released his next record titled “Electric Soul”. The new album, with the lead single “When The Beat Drops Out”, shows an overall improvement over his debut and delights with many good songs. Marlon Roudette … Continue Reading →

Twista – Dark Horse

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Chi-Town rapper Twista is back with his new album “Dark Horse”. His ninth studio record comes four years after the release of “The Perfect Storm” and boasts 17 tracks in classic Twista style, loaded with his signature speed raps. The album features production by Twista’s long-time collaborator, The Legendary Traxster, … Continue Reading →

Review: Eric Roberson – The Box

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Eric Roberson is on a noble journey having emerged as a leader of the soul R&B crooner pack while navigating a twenty-year career largely as an independent artist in demand. Revered worldwide for being the type of songwriter, producer and entertainer of dynamic, unforgettable flair, Eric Roberson has come into … Continue Reading →