Jesse Boykins III - Dopamine: My Life On My Back
While the Motown generation continually berates contemporary R&B and Soul as having lost its authenticity and creativity, an underground movement has emerged to address the need for a soulful sound that is more about music and fee... Read
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Diddy Presents Janelle Monae at The Blender Theater, NYC
“Get ready for an adventure, a futuristic journey into regions unknown”, this is the response I got from a woman in the crowd before the show started, when I asked her, “What should I expect?” Boy, was she right!
Day 26: Day 26
Sean “Diddy” Combs was at it again with his hit MTV series, “Making The Band 4” in 2007. What followed was a dramatic tale and the formation of a 5 member pop sensation. These talented artists were given the chance to chase their... Read
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Danity Kane: Welcome to the Dollhouse
We all watched as Diddy took two seasons of ‘Making The Band 3’ to whip the five ladies of Danity Kane into shape and ultimately prepare them for stardom. They emerged in 2006 with their self-titled debut, ‘Danity Kane’. The albu... Read
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Samplology: The Philadelphia International Records Chapter
Feel good music is the term that immediately came to mind as I listened to Samplology: The Philadelphia International Records Chapter. The Samplology series is a mixed compilation of Hip-Hop and R&B heavyweights & the original bl... Read
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Erykah Badu: New Amerykah, Pt. 1: 4th World War
It seems like just yesterday Erykah Badu was on the television singing “On and On,” wearing the large green head wrap that came to define her and her swagger, even to this day.
Janet Jackson: Discipline
After the 2004 super bowl wardrobe incident and lackluster sales of her ninth studio album “20 Y.O.,” I’m sure many music lovers didn’t think they’d be hearing from Janet for a while. Well…she’s back and exuberant as ever! Her new... Read
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Cheri Dennis: In and Out of Love
So I had the pleasure of listening to Cheri Dennis’s new album “In and Out of Love,” which I must say is appropriately titled. As you all may very well know, it’s difficult to shine when Bad Boy is doing so many exciting things w... Read
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Ne-Yo Keeps R&B music ALIVE
Imagine yourself in a mystical-trance watching a performance by (arguably) one of the greatest entertainers to touch the stage in the 21st century and you’ll be amazed to find out that you’re not watching Michael Jackson –the “Kin... Read
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