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Mario M.

No Pretender: Mariah Carey’s “Dreamlover” Proved Her Passion for Hip-Hop and House

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September 6, 2015
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After silencing doubters and naysayers with her 1992 “MTV Unplugged” show and proving her commercial prowess when her live recording of “I’ll Be There” became a #1 hit, Mariah Carey returned in 1993 securing her then-longest stay at #1, with “Dreamlover.” The lead single from her 3rd studio album, “Music Box,” premiered in July 1993. “Dreamlover” was co-written and co-produced
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The Reigning Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul: Mary J. Blige

The Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul While Hip-Hop saw during the 90s a handful of women who gave the genre a breath of fresh air with their fierceness, the R&B world welcomed a different kind of Queen, one that was able to merge two worlds. Mary J. Blige was the woman to

Spotlight: Mila J

October 3, 2014
Some of you may have heard this song on the radio around the same time a more known hit song called “The Worst” was being spun heavily through the airwaves earlier this year. It’s a case of two sisters sharing a moment in the spotlight. Yes, Jamila Akiko Chilombo, better known
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Album Review: Aquarius by Tinashe

October 1, 2014
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Tinashe is releasing her first album since signing with RCA Records next week, on October 7. The R&B singer and songwriter began to see popularity thanks to a series of acclaimed mixtapes released independently between 2012 and 2013, showcasing her abilities as a writer and producer and allowing her to gain buzz,
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Album Review: X by Chris Brown

September 15, 2014
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Over a year and a half in the making, Chris Brown’s sixth studio album is finally going to hit stores tomorrow. X‘s campaign started back in March 2013 when the MJ-esque lead single, “Fine China,” was released. Then came “Don’t Think They Know” featuring the late Aaliyah, which was pulled
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Album Review: Souled Out by Jhené Aiko

September 14, 2014
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This year’s revelation, Jhené Aiko has released her debut LP this week through Def Jam. The album was preceded last November by the EP Sail Out, whose 3rd single “The Worst” became a hit this spring. In reality, though, Jhené has been trying to break through the music industry for over
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Album Review: My Everything by Ariana Grande

August 27, 2014
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Ariana Grande’s new album, My Everything, is out this week. It’s her 2nd album following her debut into the music scene last year with Yours Truly. While her debut album drew many comparisons to global superstar Mariah Carey, this album seems like an attempt to build a different image and
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