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Album Review: Anybody Wanna Buy a Heart? by K. Michelle

December 10, 2014
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The former Love & Hip-Hop star K. Michelle released her sophomore album yesterday. In the year between the release of her debut, Rebellious Soul, and this new album K. Michelle’s been quite busy: she’s transformed her album into a musical directed by Idris Elba, released a mixtape, filmed for her own
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Album Review: Beyoncé Platinum Edition

November 24, 2014
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It’s been almost a year since Beyoncé took the world by storm with the surprise release of her 5th studio album. BEYONCÉ monopolized iTunes and shook the industry up with its unconventional marketing strategy. This year, Beyoncé is expanding the experience with a Platinum Edition, a collection made up of: the
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Album Review: DK3 by Danity Kane

October 28, 2014
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Fans of the MTV’s Making The Band series and Sean “Diddy” Combs produced band Danity Kane had a reason to rage like maniacs last year after four of the original members of the quintet reunited and had plans to regroup despite the drama that ultimately broke them up back in
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Single Review: “Baby Don’t Lie” by Gwen Stefani

October 20, 2014
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The new single from the leading lady of No Doubt has dropped today. For her comeback to the music scene as a soloist, Gwen Stefani enlisted Ryan Tedder, Benny Blanco and Noel Zancanella to create a midtempo Pop number that, surprisingly, feels subpar. “Baby Don’t Lie” starts with a promising
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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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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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