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97 Words: “red flag collector” by Kelly Clarkson

June 9, 2023

In 97 Words·Kelly Clarkson·Music·Reviews

Ever-proud Texan Kelly Clarkson takes us through the Wild Wild West en route to post-divorce “high road livin'” on the latest offering from “chemistry.” Of the five songs released so far, “red flag collector” by far has the most sting. Where last week’s “i hate love” was bittersweet, “red flag collector” is triumphantly bitter. Sprinkled with just enough “yeehaw”-inducing musical

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Playlist: What Happened in Vegas? Kelly Clarkson Deep Cuts!

What Happened in Vegas? Kelly Clarkson Deep Cuts! On July 28th, the superstar singer-songwriter, inaugural American Idol, and daytime talk queen kicked off her first, long-awaited Las Vegas residency, “Chemistry: An Intimate Night With Kelly Clarkson” at Planet Hollywood’s Bakkt Theater. Across the ten-night run, Clarkson promises fans each night will

97 Words: “chemistry” by Kelly Clarkson

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Kelly Clarkson’s Journey From “You” to “me”

Amid increasing suspense, layer upon layer – voice, organ, and then strings,

Review: “Unbreakable” embodies everything that makes Janet unbreakable

September 4, 2015

Featured·Janet Jackson·Music·Reviews

When you think of Janet Jackson, musically, it’s hard to pinpoint one sound to define her. Throughout her 30+ years in the music business, she has released an innovative, classic, and well, unbreakable, catalogue of music. Yes, her last two sets weren’t up to par, we’ll give you that, but

Often Imitated, Never Duplicated: The influence of “Heartbreaker” by Mariah & Jay-Z

September 4, 2015

In Depth·Mariah Carey·Music·Then

September 21, 1999. Almost exactly 16 years ago, Mariah Carey hit #1 with “Heartbreaker,” the lead single from her 7th studio album Rainbow; a track Pitchfork has referred to as an “untouchable roller-rink jam.” The track is notable for featuring Jay-Z delivering a rap verse as the male counterpoint to the female protagonist, and

Review: Beauty Behind the Madness by The Weeknd

August 29, 2015

Featured·Music·Now·Reviews

It’s surely been a great year for The Weeknd. After building a solid fanbase and a reputation with his mixtapes (later regrouped under the Trilogy collection released in 2012), Abel Tesfaye got a taste of chart success collecting 4 consecutive top 10 hits, of which 3 have been solo: “Love Me

Review: The Cassette Tape ’94 by Teyana Taylor

August 25, 2015

Music·Now·Reviews

G.O.O.D. Music’s recording artist Teyana Taylor brought back the 90s in full form last night. Her new mixtape was announced some time ago with clips on Instagram and it finally dropped last night at midnight. The Cassette Tape ’94 is a 5 tracks affair where the history of the Golden

“Love Takes Time,” but for Mariah Carey, a second #1 hit doesn’t!

July 17, 2015

In Depth·Mariah Carey·Music·Then

It’s the spring of 1990: Columbia Records is preparing the release of Mariah Carey’s debut album. “Vision of Love” is rising on the charts, Mariah has been promoting herself and her music to the world on TV, after handing one of the best debut records in the history of Pop music to her record label. She’s on

Album Review: “Nina Revisited… A Tribute To Nina Simone”

July 12, 2015

Music·Now·Reviews

Love her? Then leave her. Nina Simone was, by all accounts, a musical pioneer. Her seamless integration of classical music into jazz, show tunes, blues, gospel, and soul is, in it’s own, monumental. Pair that with her unmistakable voice- by her own account was sometimes like coffee with cream, and

Mariah Carey’s “Someday” was her 3rd #1, and full of shade!

July 9, 2015

Featured·In Depth·Mariah Carey·Music·Then

By the end of 1990, Mariah Carey had already collected two #1 hits with two ballads. It was time to switch up the tempo, so Columbia Records decided to release “Someday” as the 3rd single from her eponymous debut album. “Someday” was one of the four tracks Mariah and Ben Margulies

Concert Review: Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga live at Radio City Music Hall

July 2, 2015

Music·Now·Reviews

One of my best last minute decisions ever landed me at the Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett concert last Saturday night. I’d been eager to see the show – especially after Gaga’s amazing “Lush Life” and “Bang Bang” performances – but the tickets sold out long ago before I even found

How Mariah Carey’s first recorded cover, “I’ll Be There,” became her 6th #1

July 1, 2015

Featured·In Depth·Mariah Carey·Music·Then

In 1992, a young Mariah Carey still had a lot of people to prove wrong. With two #1 albums, 5 #1 singles, and 2 Grammy Awards, she had accomplished a lot for a 22 year old with barely 2 years in the music business under her belt. Despite her success,

Lil’ Kim’s The Notorious K.I.M.: 15 Years Later

June 27, 2015

Featured·In Depth·Music·Then

“This album I get to show my creativity, my versatility” – Lil’ Kim, 2000 After the death of The Notorious BIG in early 1997, the legacy he was building was left hanging in the balance. For the artists he was helping establish, especially Lil’ Kim, it became public question what

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97 Words: “red flag collector” by Kelly Clarkson

Playlist: What Happened in Vegas? Kelly Clarkson Deep Cuts!

97 Words: “chemistry” by Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson’s Journey From “You” to “me”

Review: “Unbreakable” embodies everything that makes Janet unbreakable

Often Imitated, Never Duplicated: The influence of “Heartbreaker” by Mariah & Jay-Z

Review: Beauty Behind the Madness by The Weeknd

Review: The Cassette Tape ’94 by Teyana Taylor

“Love Takes Time,” but for Mariah Carey, a second #1 hit doesn’t!

Album Review: “Nina Revisited… A Tribute To Nina Simone”

Mariah Carey’s “Someday” was her 3rd #1, and full of shade!

Concert Review: Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga live at Radio City Music Hall

How Mariah Carey’s first recorded cover, “I’ll Be There,” became her 6th #1

Lil’ Kim’s The Notorious K.I.M.: 15 Years Later

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