What happened to Christopher Maurice Brown, the country boy from Tappahannock VA who came into the music world with more than ample charm and charisma to light up a room? Not that he needed those qualities to make it, because the young lad had more talent than others to elevate him into stardom. The Rise: Chris Brown burst onto the...
Tamar Braxton “Love and War” Album Review
Tamar, Tamar, Tamar, if you haven’t heard the name then you have been living under a rock. The baby of the Braxton clan has become the fan favorite on the hit reality show “Braxton Family Values.” Earning her a spin-off show with her husband on “Tamar and Vince” (currently began season two), to co-hosting on “Tiny Tonight.” And if that...
Big Sean “Hall of Fame” Album Review
G.O.O.D. Music’s Golden Child Big Sean has returned after his critically acclaimed debut album “Finally Famous.” The Detroit rapper gives us a new collection of songs with his sophomore album “Hall of Fame.” Hall of Fame appears as though there was an in-depth thought process before recording took place. The opener “Nothing Is Stopping You” has Sean rapping and reflecting...
TGT “Three Kings” Album Review
R&B heartthrobs Ginuwine, Tank, and Tyrese have joined forces and formed the R&B trio known as TGT, which is an acronym for their names. Their debut album as a group is promised to bring back real R&B as they said. Many may wonder how this project came about, but for those who don’t know, Tyrese and Ginuwine have been the...
K.Michelle “Rebellious Soul” Album Review
Every Monday night on VH1’s “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” we get to see the loud mouth, s*it talking, comedic, soulful voice, we’ve all come to know as K. Michelle. The reality star has a large presence, voice, and more importantly, a much larger story. Being voicetress at every given chance, we received a glimpse of the rebel with a...
Robin Thicke “Blurred Lines” Album Review
Crooner and blue-eyed soul singer Robin Thicke is back with new music for our ears. Before he transition to singer, he had written songs for artist such as Brandy, Mary J. Blige, Usher, Jennifer Hudson, and many more. We were formally introduced to him as “Thicke”, in 2002 with his Sprite commercial and song “When I Get You Alone.” Although...
Jay-Z “Magna Carter Holy Grail” Album Review
The “King of Rap” Jay-Z, Mr. Shawn Carter is back to claim his rap crown. Since retiring from rap back in 2003 with what was to be his final solo album “The Black Album”, the hip-hop mogul has just released his fourth album “Magna Carta Holy Grail” since returning to the music game. MCHG begins its sixteen-track journey with help...
Ciara “Ciara” Album Review
Ciara returns to heat up the summer with her fifth studio album “Ciara.” Before becoming a self-titled album, the project was originally titled “One Woman Army” (which I liked better) but it seems Cici had second thoughts about the title. Nevertheless, Ciara is back with new music for all. They say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but...
Kanye West “Yeezus” Album Review
Kanye West, the super producer who became popular for sampling old soulful songs and turning them into hip-hop hits. His popularity continued to grow, as he became people’s favorite fashion icon, all while metamorphosing into one of the most influential rapper of his time. Creating his own sound and style of rhyming, West has proven he is one rapper that...
Kelly Roland “Talk A Good Game” Album Review
Kelly Rowland Talk A Good Game Kelly Rowland, who makes one third of super girl group Destiny’s Child, has released another solo album titled Talk A Good Game. Though most may not know, this album marks the forth solo project for the singer. Since the group disbanded and reunited in 2004 for “Destiny Fulfilled” Kelly has had a few charted...