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September 2014

Single Review: “L.A. Love (La La)” by Fergie

September 29, 2014
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Eight years after the release of her debut solo album, The Dutchess, Fergie finally returns with a new lead single from her long awaited sophomore album. “L.A. Love (La La),” features a hip-hop, bass-heavy beat produced by current hip-hop hit-maker, DJ Mustard (“Rack City,” “2 On”). In signature Fergie style she
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I Wanna Be Your Babydoll: The longings of a Butterfly

September 26, 2014
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In the video for “Butterfly,” Mariah Carey emulated the imagery and storyline of Tennessee Williams’ Baby Doll.  However, the inspiration didn’t stop there.  On the album Butterfly, she included a song titled “Babydoll” as well.  Perhaps the best example of  her yearning for the intangible on Butterfly, “Babydoll” is a song where Mariah longs for
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Album Review: “Break the Cycle” by You+Me

September 22, 2014
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Today, Huffington Post premiered “Break the Cycle,” the second single from rose ave., the much anticipated project from P!nk and City and Colour, aka You and Me.  The song is only the second offering we’ve heard from the newly formed duo, and once again it does not disappoint. On the first
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Songs About Divorce, Week 4

September 19, 2014
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This is the fourth and final week of the Songs About Divorce playlist series. Hopefully, you have been able to learn something new about some of popular music’s biggest names and the experiences they have gone through. Of course, these celebrities have also been through emotional life events like divorces
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Journey to Freedom, Week 5: Time

September 18, 2014
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1.  “Time” by Mary J. Blige is essentially about the flaws of the world and how counterproductively people use their time.  Mary expresses people for their judgmental nature.  She also touches on the issues of jealousy, murder, and madness.  She sings about how “people nowadays so shady” and “always wanna
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Elicit 1997 … with ‘My Way’ by Usher

September 17, 2014
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While Usher technically made his debut at age 16 with his 1994 self-titled album, it was 1997’s My Way that established a 19 year old Usher Raymond as a one of R&B’s most talented and sexiest crossover stars.  Released this week in 1997 (September 16), My Way was the album that introduced Usher to
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