Music: that thing that’s part of our everyday lives. That thing that helps us with our ups, and helps us with our downs. That thing that heals, and that thing that brings many together. New Edition kicked off 2017 with their epic three-part biopic. The biopic smashed records in the ratings department for BET,...
Deeming it her “BEST & LAST album” Tamar Braxton’s Bluebird of Happiness differs from her previous work. The third time around wasn’t as charming as the last two, but still offers something people will enjoy. Whether she’s updating the Gladys Knight classic “The Makings of You,” which is produced by Rodney Jerkins and has assistance from...
In today’s musical climate it’s refreshing to hear music that actually tells a story and sounds as if there’s thought put behind it. That’s exactly what Davis showcased on his EP Moonshine, along with flexing his vocal and rhyming skills. Not really committing to one genre, Davis exemplifies the essence of R&B by expressing the...
If the third time is a charm, then the 13th time must be charming AF! That’s exactly what Shawn Carter; Mr. Jigga man did with 4:44. Opening the album with “Kill Jay-Z” he converses with himself over personal and public events that taken place over his career. Addressing his rocky relationship with Kanye, and...
R&B has been around for years and has evolved into something greater than what most expected. With each and every decade we are introduced to a new wave and a redefined definition of the sound. From the 60’s to 80’s R&B, to today’s current R&B sound; they have all displayed something different and unique. However,...
Twenty years later after the fatal passing of Bad Boy artist The Notorious B.I.G.; his label mate and widow wife Faith Evans resurrects Wallace for a duet album paying homage with him as the object of her affection. Better yet, she turns their love story into a musical. More than likely when the First Lady...
Following her 2014 visit to London, Mary J. Blige, the R&B legend returned to her core sound. Partnering with Teddy Riley, B.A.M. and DJ Camper who produced the bulk of material; Blige presents her thirteenth studio album Strength Of A Woman, which showcases a woman’s true staying power. Strength Of A Woman was recorded following...
Jidenna has gone from “Classic Man” to The Chief, and who knew he was a rapper? Making it well known with the album’s opening track “A Bull’s Tale,” which sets the overall tone of the project, and serves as the album’s heart. “So heavy is the head of he that wears the ring/but a lion...
Here we are once again saying goodbye to another year. Upon getting ready for what the New Year has in store for us, we must take the time to reflect on the music of 2016. Although the year was off to an amazing start with projects from the industries elite, a few others still managed...
Bruno Mars makes magic music on his third LP 24K Magic. He conquered his conquest to recreate the nostalgic feeling of 90’s R&B with this project. Every song on the album feels and sounds like a blast from the nineties; besides “Perm,” which is clearly homage to the late James Brown. Aside from that you’re...