I still remember the first time I heard Macy Gray’s “I Try”. I was flicking through channels on TV. Her throaty, scratchy tenor immediately caught my attention. I have been hooked ever since. Now, she’s back with the follow up to her last studio album, The Way (released in October of 2014). However, her new album […]
I really started paying attention to Vince Staples while listening to Common’s Nobody’s Smiling album. His clever verses on “Kingdom” and “Out On Bond” really made me sit up and take notice. So when I heard he was releasing his latest project, Prima Donna, I had to check it out. The 7 track EP features […]
Some Britney Spears pundits are calling her latest release, Glory, a comeback. However, it’s barely been three years since the release of her warmly received Britney Jean. Glory’s first week sales totaled 111,000 units (88,000 in traditional album sales), which earned her the No. 3 spot on this week’s Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. At […]
I literally stumbled upon Rochelle Rice’s music in 2015. During that time, I was promoting the Kickstarter for my first novel, Fortune Cookie. Rochelle was also running a Kickstarter campaign during that same time for her debut EP, Wonder. I was immediately drawn to her authentic spirit and fantastic voice. Plus, I’ve been looking to broaden […]
And the Anonymous Nobody by De La Soul finally arrived in my inbox to download last week. The legendary Hip Hop group originally promised the album would be released in 2015. Things happen, but as the old saying goes, “Good things come to those who wait”. De La Soul is at a point in their […]
Leon Timbo has a voice that is unforgettable. More importantly, he has an authentic soul that permeates through the music. His lyrics are deliberate. His style is definitely appreciated in a time where R&B music has become watered down. Leon Timbo’s latest album, What Love’s All About, is a collection of funky dance grooves, a […]
T.I. has released several batches of new music over the last year. His EP Da Nic was dubbed to be the precursor for his upcoming album, The Dime Trap. Also, he released a new single “Dope”, with Marsha Ambrosius. That song sampled Aaliyah’s last major hit, “Rock the Boat”. He chose to go by the […]
I got a chance to check out some of Jay Jai’s work a few months ago. His unique style of music definitely caught my attention. He has a rap-sing style with hints of auto-tune mixed in. Now, he’s back with a few new tracks. Jay Jai is definitely more socially and politically charged, compared to […]
The last time I talked to Candy West she was preparing for the release of her new album, Candy West Live. “Turnaround”, the album’s first single, had just been released. Candy chose a great song to kick off her project. “Turnaround” is a high energy, mid-tempo track that speaks about reinforcing your faith in dark […]
I stumbled upon Wild Beasts’s latest album last week on Tidal. However, the group has been making music for the past 10 years. Boy King, their fifth studio LP, detours from their indie rock roots. The group’s new album focuses on defying conventional notions of male stereotypes. “Big Cat”, for instance, has a quirky music video and lyrics […]