Lady Gaga’s fourth album, Joanne is a fresh experience. You’ll still notice the immense songwriting talent of the Mother Monster, but it’s fresh in the respect that the songs are mostly personal. You can feel it as she sings. In fact, the artist stated in an magazine interview, “You could ask me something personal about each song.”...
Category: Album Reviews
Usher ‘Hard II Love’ Album Review
Usher Raymond is still up to his old ways; at least it appears that way. His eighth studio album’s opening track “Need U” dialogue “I f&*ked up…I’m man enough to admit it.” After confessing his sins once again, the album is off to a good start. It’s not long before he has a cocky moment...
Fantasia “The Definition Of…” Album Review
The Definition Of… marks Fantasia’s fifth studio album since becoming season three winner of FOX’s hit show American Idol. This time around the singer is on the quest to redefine herself musically with the collection of songs. Although many will easily overlook her new direction, or not take notice of the album’s unfinished title, which...
Chance the Rapper “Coloring Book” Album Review
Previously titled “Chance 3” as mentioned on his infamous verse on Kanye’s opening “TLOP” track “Ultralight Beam” merely served as the prelude for Chance’s “Coloring Book.” Rich in production with colorful subject matter; you easily hear his church upbringing along with the influence of hip-hop, soul and gospel music. Chance takes you on a...
Drake “Views” Album Review
Drake’s consistency is undeniable, and one consistent thing about Drake is he’s long-winded. He makes that point much more clearer with his fourth highly anticipated studio album “Views.” Not sure if he’s attempting to bring back the double disc era in this digital age with this 20 track album, but some of the potential songs...
Beyonce “Lemonade” Album Review
Beyoncé has been “Dangerously in Love,” “Crazy in Love,” “Drunk in Love,” and according to the first few songs on her sixth LP “Lemonade,” it seems she’s been a fool in love. If her previous album “BEYONCE” was all about being in love, “Lemonade” is certainly about the fight to stay in love. It’s debatable...
BJ The Chicago Kid “In My Mind” Album Review
Many became acquainted with BJ the Chicago Kid from his feature on Schoolboy Q’s hit single “Studio.” Following a series of mixtapes, and his 2012 indie album “Pineapple Now-Laters” the Chicago native presents his Motown Records debut “In My Mind.” BJ captured listeners with the LP’s leading single, which has a subtle feature from...
Kanye West “The Life Of Pablo” Album Review
Kanye West unleashed his seventh studio LP in his own unorthodox Kanye way. Not appearing on its scheduled day, but two final track lists, and three days later, after the album went through a few title changes, four to be exact. In its final hours West settled on the name “The Life of Pablo.” Wondering...
Rihanna “ANTI” Album Review
Several delays, title change, and a “leak” later, Rihanna has now unleashed her highly anticipated eighth studio album “ANTI” to her navy. “ANTI” is formulated by a range of colorful producers and songwriters, and packaged with only three features. SZA assists her on the opening track “Consideration” while her and Drake teamed up once again...
Chris Brown “Royalty” Album Review
“Royalty” marks Brown’s seventh studio album in his ten-year career span. Although it’s named after his one-year old daughter, Chris did not deliver his fans a bunch of lullaby’s and teenybopper music. Aside from the albums two odes that mirror his current place in life, “Royalty” is a collection of explicit party music. There’s “Little...