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‘Ashanti’ 15 Years Later: The Princess of Murder Inc. Reigns

April 2, 2017

Rewind back to 2001. Hip Hop and R&B collaborations were at an all time peak in popularity. Murder Inc was the record label spearheading a major part of this movement with their star act Ja Rule. It made sense to expand, and sign a female R&B singer. Paring an established Ja Rule with an up and coming 21 year old Ashanti

Music·Now·Reviews

Album Review: Gwen Stefani’s ‘Truth’ reaches new heights

After a rocky start to Gwen Stefani’s third solo studio album—no thanks to the mediocre performing “Baby Don’t Lie” and embarrassing chart bomb “Spark The Fire”—surprisingly her divorce in 2015 marked a bright and much needed new beginning. After dissolving her 13 year marriage to Gavin Rossdale, Gwen was finally

For the Nostalgia: “Nobody” by Keith Sweat

If you were a fan of R&B music in the 1990s, then

Retrospective: Gwen Stefani’s ‘Love. Angel. Music. Baby.’

NOVEMBER 23, 2004 “Love. Angel. Music. Baby. Hurry up and come and

Teenage Dream: Celebrating Katy Perry’s Pop Confection

August 24, 2020

Music·Retrospectives

August 24, 2010 Rewind back to summer 2010 when Katy Perry was back with a new album, Teenage Dream, and once again on top of the charts ruling the world with another smash summer anthem “California Gurls.” Fitting to help rep the West Coast, Snoop Dogg joined Perry’s response to 2009’s

In 2005 The Black Eyed Peas ruled with ‘Monkey Business’

May 25, 2020

For the Nostalgia·Music·Retrospectives·Then

In the business of hit-making, there's no monkeying around! With their fourth album 'Monkey Business,' The Black Eyed Peas proved they had staying power.

How Fame became Lady Gaga’s Monster

November 19, 2019

Lady Gaga·Music·Retrospectives

NOVEMBER 23, 2009 Believe it or not, Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, better known as Lady Gaga to the world has been making her little monsters ecstatic since 2008! This week marks the anniversary of the release of her second body of work The Fame Monster, originally slated as an EP,

Album Review: Camila Cabello ‘Camila’

January 15, 2018

Music·Reviews

Get Into It! Inside Out ‘Camila’ Camila Cabello had quite a lead up to releasing her solo debut album. Formerly (and dramatically) titled The Hurting. The Healing. The Loving, the album rollout began in mid-2017 with a series of false starts. However, Camila’s road to solo stardom began years ago. Fans

A Year in Music: The Class of 2007… A Decade Later

June 25, 2017

For the Nostalgia·Music·Playlists·Then

Once again graduation season is coming to a close. Hats off to the Class of 2017, the latest crop of grads, you did it! Can you believe it, it’s been 10 years since the graduating Class of 2007 walked across the stage in their cap and gown to receive their

Single Review: Selena Gomez teams with Kygo on “It Ain’t Me”

February 16, 2017

Music·Now·Reviews

If you didn’t know, Selena Gomez certainly enjoys collaborating with young EDM producer-DJs. Two years ago she and Zedd released “I Want You To Know,” which become a Top 20 hit for the pair. Once again during February, she’s back at it, this time with Norwegian artist Kygo. On the

Single Review: “Chained To The Rhythm” | Katy Perry Gets Political, Presents Party Jam

February 10, 2017

Featured·Music·Reviews

Follow The Chained Disco Balls Give it up for Capitol Records. Once again they pulled off a unique global marketing campaign, this time announcing new Katy Perry music. Mid-week around the world, chained disco balls appeared, granting fans an early access preview to the new Perry single, “Chained To The Rhythm”. If you

Single Review: Fergie Reminds The World That “Life Goes On”

November 11, 2016

Music·Reviews

Earlier this week Fergie touted something was in the very near future. Something that was ready for release on 11/11. What wasn’t known then, was if it was a new single, music video, or her entire forthcoming anticipated album! Turns out it was a single, titled “Life Goes On,” strategically

Fergie: The Dutchess Reigns Supreme 10 Years Later

September 19, 2016

Music·Then

10 years ago today an album was unleashed on America that would go on to see tremendous success and accolades. The solo debut from a face the world first got to see in the 80’s via Kids Incorporated, and know in the 90’s thanks to R&B/Pop trio Wild Orchid and

Single Review: JoJo says “Fuck Apologies.” on new single with Wiz Khalifa

July 29, 2016

Music·Now·Reviews

“Leave (Get Out)” teen sensation JoJo is back, with edgy new music! Now 25 and grown, JoJo is still fed up and ready to tell her ex leave-get out on “Fuck Apologies.” The new single has more of an Urban flavor than her early on released 2000s Teen-Pop music, and takes hardcore

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Keenan

‘Ashanti’ 15 Years Later: The Princess of Murder Inc. Reigns

Album Review: Gwen Stefani’s ‘Truth’ reaches new heights

For the Nostalgia: “Nobody” by Keith Sweat

Retrospective: Gwen Stefani’s ‘Love. Angel. Music. Baby.’

Teenage Dream: Celebrating Katy Perry’s Pop Confection

In 2005 The Black Eyed Peas ruled with ‘Monkey Business’

How Fame became Lady Gaga’s Monster

Album Review: Camila Cabello ‘Camila’

A Year in Music: The Class of 2007… A Decade Later

Single Review: Selena Gomez teams with Kygo on “It Ain’t Me”

Single Review: “Chained To The Rhythm” | Katy Perry Gets Political, Presents Party Jam

Single Review: Fergie Reminds The World That “Life Goes On”

Fergie: The Dutchess Reigns Supreme 10 Years Later

Single Review: JoJo says “Fuck Apologies.” on new single with Wiz Khalifa

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