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How Erykah Badu’s “But You Caint Use My Phone” Changed My Views on Music
Erykah Badu just released a mixtape, But You Caint Use My Phone, and it immediately breathed much needed life into music. But more importantly, it gave me new appreciation for Drake's "Hotline Bling" and insight into how my own preferences won't allow me to enjoy certain musicians. Read More
It’s The Same (Epic) Missy Elliott in Her ‘WTF’ Video
Missy Elliott is back. And she ain't neva changed. In her new video for her single "WTF," Elliott stays true to the artist she has always been. She comes with a number of outrageous outfits from a mirrored sweatsuit with matching makeup to mashups of futuristic and hip hop elements from the 80's. And the dancing is epic from start to finish. Read More
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
Janet Jackson’s ‘Unbreakable’ Shows the Power of Production
On Janet's comeback album Unbreakable, it is all about delivering classic Janet in every way. Let's face it: Janet Jackson has never been a vocal powerhouse. She fits much better in the "entertainer" category than with vocalists like Whitney Houston, original Mariah Carey, Jill Scott or Jennifer Hudson. But, like Madonna, she has been successful in the music ...
Janelle Monáe’s Wondaland Wins (Again) With Roman Gianarthur’s ‘OK Lady’ EP
Imagine D’Angelo and Smokey Robinson had a baby, and Prince donated some DNA for good measure. That would give you Roman GianArthur, the newest phenom from Janelle Monáe’s Wondaland Records. Talk about a deep bench. Janelle Monáe’s Wondaland Records is chock full of talent. The stable of singers, songwriters, and musicians are doing their damnest to ...
Sanaa Lathan and Her Singing Career Need More People
We all fell in love with her “girl next door” vibe in the 2000 hit Love & Basketball. Since then Sanaa Lathan has been coasting on a Hollywood career that is nothing to be ashamed of. Now, with her box office smash The Perfect Guy killing it in theaters, she seems to be veering off on a path to certain annihilation. She is making a series of bad decisions ...
Meet Musiq Soulchild’s Alter-Ego Purple Wondaluv [ALBUM REVIEW]
Musiq Soulchild was one of the biggest faces in the neo-soul movement of the early-2000s. His soaring falsetto and straight to the heart compositions on tracks like “Love” and “Don’t Change” defined soul music for the era. And now that the sound of music has changed, Musiq has adopted alter egos to adapt. Now releasing music independently under his own ...
Ms. Lauryn Hill Channels Nina Simone in Her Captivating Cover of “Feeling Good”
When Lauryn Hill sings, we all listen. Throughout all of the odd twists and turns that her career has taken, her fanbase is just as devoted as ever. And finally, she is delivering new music. FromNina Revisited: A Tribute to Nina Simone, the soundtrack for Netflix’s forthcoming Nina Simone documentary What Happened, Miss Simone? (June 26), Ms. Hill returns to ...
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 ...