Returning after her 2012 LP “New Life,” Monica sounds the alarm for a state of R&B emergency with her eighth studio album “Code Red.” The R&B singer teamed up with long-time collaborating producer Polow da Don for the bulk of the albums material, in which she co-wrote. Hit-maker Timbaland also offers production, along with vocally...
And another one bites the dust! It’s time to say goodbye to yet another year. However, before we exit we must reflect on the last twelve months and what it has bestowed upon us musically. 2015 has definitely been better musically than 2014 was. Easily we can refer to this as the year of the...
Ms. Erykah Badu, Analog Girl in a Digital World, Low Down Loretta Brown, Fat Belly Bella, Sara Bellum, Medulla Oblongata, and any other nickname of hers known, returns with new music since her 2010 “New Amerykah, Pt. 2: Return of the Ankh.” Hopping on the wave of Drake’s successful tune “Hotline Bling” the singer dropped...
After countless features, a few mixtapes, and songwriting credits, Ty Dolla $ign releases his long-awaited debut album “Free TC.” Highly known as a feature artist himself, Ty returns the favor on his debut project. Rapper Future and Rae Sremmurd assist him on the party track “Blasé.” While Bay Area veteran rapper E-40 spits a verse...
The man who wears just as many hats as he does names returns to his first love with “MMM.” Inspired by the 2002 film “Paid in Full” and its acclaimed character Money Making Mitch. Puff Daddy takes us on a musical journey, and illustrates the hustler’s story in what he refers to as a “Sonic...
The youngest of the Braxton clan Tamar releases her eagerly follow up to 2013’s album “Love and War.” “Calling All Lovers,” offers a slight variety of sounds, and although that may be the case. The sophomore jinx (actually 3rd album) is non-existing. Braxton showcases her larger than life personality with a dialogue closing out the...
Hit-maker Drizzy Drake and the current trap music king Future joined musical forces to present a collaborated mixtape “What A Time To Be Alive.” The eleven-track (perfect length) LP possesses less than a few stellar moments from Drake, while Future dominates the mixtape that lacks substance from both artists. Its trap music at it’s finest...
Jilly from Philly presents to us her new body of work since her 2011 LP “The Light Of The Sun.” In true Jill fashion she offers a ray of sounds on her new album “Woman.” Scott opens the album with the spoken word piece “Wild Cookie,” telling the truth that the cookie has a mind...
One thing is for sure and two things are for certain, is that the 90’s were definitely the best era for R&B music. It seems that today’s generation is fascinated with everything the 90’s had to offer, and it’s R&B music especially. Trailing her debut album “VII” Teyana travels back in time to the golden...
It’s been years since we were first introduced to the kid singing the Coco-Cola jingle on the bus. Since then, that boy has become a model, notable singer, and box office hit. Tyrese now delivers his fans what he’s said to be his final solo album, “Black Rose.” Tyrese’s approach to the project is genius....