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97 Words: “red flag collector” by Kelly Clarkson

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June 9, 2023
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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

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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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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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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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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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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