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...
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.”...
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...
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...
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’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...
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...
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 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...