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Meet BJ The Chicago Kid: R&B Music’s Savior
It's no secret that R&B is going through a bit of an identity crisis. But BJ the Chicago Kid's In My Mind looks to reinstate everything that made the genre great to begin with. If you watched the 2016 Grammys, you didn't see any R&B. Clearly, that genre of music isn't important or popular enough to get a slice of the 2 1/2 hour airtime. But that doesn't ...
Tamar Braxton Gives ‘The Real’ R&B On “Calling All Lovers”
Tamar Braxton's last album Love And War was critically acclaimed and earned her a few Grammy nominations. But after her highly publicized loss to Rihanna in the R&B category, Braxton doubled down on straight R&B on her new LP Calling All Lovers, and we heartily support it. Read More
Tyrese Revives Classic R&B With ‘Black Rose’
Remember when R&B music was about singing? When lyrical content meant something? When it was true to its name, rhythm and blues? Tyrese is here to remind you of that simpler, better time with his final album Black Rose. Yes, you heard that right. This is Tyrese’s last ever solo album. And while that statement leaves the door open for him to do group work ...
Tamia’s Steamy ‘Love Life’ is Timeless [ALBUM REVIEW]
It has been a long three years since Tamia’s last project Beautiful Surprise. The public has missed Tamia’s voice, one that has continued to shine over her decade-long career. And her performance on her new album Love Life, is no exception. On her new LP, Tamia wields her mighty range to spin a set of seductive and sensual tunes. I must admit, I’ve been looking ...
MC Lyte Sets the Game Straight on ‘Legend’ [ALBUM REVIEW]
MC Lyte is back (yesssss). The hip-hop legend is coming to snatch today’s rappers by their edges and let them know who the real queen of lyricism is. On Legend, Lyte made the album super exclusive by releasing it with a modified “surprise release”, somewhat reminiscent of what Beyoncé and D’Angelo have done, but in her case, the album was only available ...
Kendrick Lamar Pimps the Hell Out of a Butterfly [ALBUM REVIEW]
Kendrick Lamar’s new LP, To Pimp a Butterfly, isn’t the usual rap album. Yes, there is gratuitous use of the “n-word.” And the heavy use of expletives more than earned the album’s parental advisory label. But there is an artistry there that you just can’t find on a Drake, Big Sean, or even Kanye record. With his debut, Lamar was crowned hip-hop’s ...
Mýa Invites Us To Her ‘Love Elevation Suite’
On her new EP release Love Elevation Suite, Mýa emulates the sound of current radio while showing that she’s still got the pipes and versatility that earned her star status. The followup to her Sweet XVI EP, this relaxed five track set relies heavily on a Spanish guitar coupled with modern production methods to complement her silky voice. Mýa’s voice ...
Jazmine Sullivan’s “Reality Show” is a Masterpiece [Album Review]
The world has been waiting on new material from Jazmine Sullivan since November of 2010 when she released her last LP,Love Me Back. And after scaring the hell out of all of us by announcing her retirement in 2011, she has returned back to form with Reality Show. It’s just what we have come to expect of Jazmine Sullivan (that voice over throwback tunes), only ...
D’Angelo’s ‘Black Messiah’ Returns Magic to Music
I considered many titles for this post. I thought “D’Angelo Saves Music” or “D’Angelo Shows Beyoncé How It’s Done” would be fitting. But after listening to his new release Black Messiah, one thing resonated with me: the musicality. Not just the instrumentation or his voice, but the overall musicality. The classic soul elements. The honesty. The ...
Album Review: Tank – ‘Stronger’ [FULL ALBUM STREAM]
Welcome to the new and improved Tank. His new album Stronger, releasing on August 12, represents a musical evolution. He dabbles in different musical stylings and takes his vocal to new places. Read the track by track review below and sample each of the songs below! Read More