Mariah has made many contributions to the music world throughout her music career. The singer is known for her signature “whistle” high note, but more importantly; Mariah is known for a good-ole collaboration. Mimi’s partnership with artist that included singers and rappers has provided her with more than a few chart-topping collaborations that have broken...
Without a doubt The Notorious BIG was one of the best MC’s to walk this Earth. Sadly an early demise took him from us far too soon. However, his short-lived music career will live on forever as it surpasses most new artist, and a few veterans. BIG embodied a storytelling method to paint a portrait...
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...
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...
Grammy Award winning singer and actress Brandy Norwood makes a return to television in BET’s original romantic comedy “Zoe Ever After.” Norwood portrays the character Zoe Moon, a CEO of her very own cosmetic company, who’s escaping the shadows of her soon to be ex-husband; champion boxer Gemini Moon. Zoe is trying her best to...
There was a time when you couldn’t pay me to go to the gym, let alone workout, now all that has changed, and you can’t keep me out the gym. I love when I hear those golden words “do you workout?” I proudly and eagerly reply, “Yes, 4-5 times a week.” My journey hasn’t been...
“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...
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...