Ne-Yo, who is a Grammy Award winning singer may be best known for his R&B hits, but the singer may or may not be better known for the hit songs he’s written. Ne-Yo, whose real name is Shaffer Smith has proven himself to be a high-profile songwriter. He has written songs for Celine Dion, Janet Jackson, Mary...
Jazmine Sullivan has become one of the most celebrated and underrated singer’s in the music industry. The Philadelphia native nabbed herself a record deal and recorded a debut album at 15. Fast-forward, the 11 time Grammy nominated artist is not only known for her vocal acrobats, but her superb songwriting skills as well. Here are nine times when...
“The album’s material has a rich balance of ratchet and righteousness.” If we were to judge a book by its cover, then based on the cover of When I Get Home we know exactly what to expect from Solange’s fourth studio album. The new artwork mimics, and serves as a sequel to her previous album A Seat at...
” The satin shield highlights our aestheticism and culture, while protecting our crown and glory.” In my late teens, early twenties I remember watching a television show and hearing “the most important thing to a brotha is his barber.” That line resonated with me more ways than one: being that I am a direct extension [son] of...
“Many leave home to grow, because home has a way of hindering lives.” When I was about 12 years of age; the Church I went to was out my grandmother’s backdoor, through a parking lot, and across a small field. Needless to say; it was a hop, skip, and a jump away from home. Church for me...
On the cusp of his 40th birthday, Usher gets extra cozy with his hometown sound on “A”. Teaming up with Atlanta producer Zaytoven to record an 8-song project in 5 days. Followed with the decision to release it 48 hours before its date. Instantly you hear that Usher still refuses to give his fans traditional R&B that...
Kanye West approached his eighth studio album a little different than usual. Simply titling it ye, and consisting of 7 songs only. Mr. West is persistent on veering further away from rhyming by exploring his other musical abilities, which are bought to the forefront. Opening with what sounds like a therapy session with his inner...
Before we became sucked into this feature driven music industry. Before we craved to see album track listings- just to see whom the feature guest was. Before artist needed assistance from all of their musical peers. You know, back when both artists actually got in the studio together to create magic. Back when artists actually...
As Kanye West once said: “If you’re a fan of Kanye West, then you’re a fan of your mother*&king self.” Yes, I’m well aware that he has gone against the black agenda by aligning himself with Trump, and referring to Trump as “brotha.” But honestly, I don’t care about him professing his love for that...
“I was covered in dollars, now I’m dripping in jewels…I started speaking my mind and tripled my views. Real b!tch, only thing fake is the boobs.,” Cardi B. raps on her Meek Mill-esque track “Get Up 10.” And that was just the first track of 13. She may have started things off speaking about her...