May 2016

97 Words: James TW “Naked”

May 22, 2016

James TW kicks down the door on “Naked”, the standout track from his debut EP First Impressions. Built on a foot-stomping bluesy beat and guitar/bass, his masterfully doubled vocals (a high and low) flow incredibly. His voice stretches across octaves, showing promise to reach into an upper register that compliments

The Purple Print: how Prince left his mark on popular music

May 21, 2016

Featured·In Depth·Music

A month after Prince’s untimely death, we have decided to honor his lasting legacy not by discussing his extensive catalog, but by shedding light to the influence his music has had on Pop and R&B music for three decades. Have you ever heard a song and went “hmm that sounds a little bit like Prince!”? If

45 Years Later: Aretha Franklin’s Live At Fillmore West

May 19, 2016

In Depth·Music·Then

“What she did was make history.” That’s what Billy Preston had to say about Aretha Franklin’s 3-night stint at San Francisco’s Fillmore West in March of 1971. In the months that followed, the shows were edited down to fit an LP, and released 45 years ago on May 19, 1971.

Album Review: Mike Posner opens up with ‘At Night, Alone.’

May 11, 2016

Music·Now·Reviews

At only 28 years of age, Mike Posner has lived quite the life. Back in 2010 he saw personal success after graduating from Duke University, with platinum selling singles “Cooler Than Me,” and “Please Don’t Go.” Following his success, Posner even found time to write songs for some of the

Concert Review: Toni Braxton dazzles at GRAMMY Park

May 9, 2016

Music·Now·Reviews

Dear Las Vegas, et. al, Before fellow Mother/Divas Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez and others perched themselves in Las Vegas to earn some coin and build their legacies, Toni Braxton was there – in 2006. Unfortunately, her stint was cut short due to medical issues and being incapable of performing.

Album Review: ‘VIEWS’ by Drake

May 9, 2016

Featured·Music·Now·Reviews

It’s been a defining year for Drake’s career, with the release of three bodies of work in such a short span of time he’s proven to be a very prolific artist and his status has definitely seen a rise. Just this past winter Drake scored the biggest hit of his

Flashback Friday: Fan mail for TLC’s ‘FanMail’

May 6, 2016

In Depth·Music·Then

FanMail forever marks a turning point in my life. In early 1999, my 13-year-old self (that tells you plenty already!) discovered that: the so-called “R&B/urban” section of the record store was the best section none of my peers had made the above discovery, and didn’t seem to agree with me

SURVIVOR: Destiny’s Child’s defining album endures

May 1, 2016

Featured·For the Nostalgia·In Depth·Music·Then

May 1, 2001. Long before Kelly aired her “Dirty Laundry,” before Michelle had a Journey to Freedom, and before Beyoncé turned her lemons into Lemonade, Destiny’s Child at just 19 and 20 years old stepped out as voices of empowerment for our generation. It’s hard to believe two decades have

97 Words: James TW “Naked”

The Purple Print: how Prince left his mark on popular music

45 Years Later: Aretha Franklin’s Live At Fillmore West

Album Review: Mike Posner opens up with ‘At Night, Alone.’

Concert Review: Toni Braxton dazzles at GRAMMY Park

Album Review: ‘VIEWS’ by Drake

Flashback Friday: Fan mail for TLC’s ‘FanMail’

SURVIVOR: Destiny’s Child’s defining album endures

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