Reviews

Norway's Beharie reflects on humanity and emotion on self-titled EP

Norwegian artist Beharie brings together powerful song writing and eclectic musical influences on his self-titled EP. On this second collection of genre-hopping songs, Beharie leans into his natural versatility as an…

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Jack Symes reviews the dimensions of being alone on new album, 'Tompkins Park'

Being alone brings up the question: are you on your own or are you all alone? On his new album Tompkins Park, Jack Symes confronts this question head on, and provides…

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Tony Allen delivers powerful final statement with 'There Is No End'

One of the underrated markers of impactful artistry is the ability to evolve through the course of one’s career. For someone like Tony Allen, the legendary drummer known for pioneering…

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Global Dan shares energizing new album 'Go Global'

Maryland artist Global Dan has shared a new album, entitled Go Global— a lively, animated record that makes for an energizing listen. Go Global kicks off with "Toxic", a track…

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KayCee Shakur gives an exclusive track by track breakdown of new album, ‘Nu MOON’

KayCee Shakur first stepped on the music scene in 2018 with her first single, “Slide”. Since then, she has managed to grab and retain the attention of listeners with her…

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Queer-pop duo TWINKIDS release album “Nobody Likes Me”

Queer-pop duo, TWINKIDS, impressed us with their single “I Know”, a track about facing the realities of a dead relationship with an 80s-infused pop production to accompany it. Finally, the…

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Lecx Stacy finds a familiar muse in his Timmy Harn-directed short film, 'Papaya'

Lecx Stacy has been using his music not only as a platform for social change but also as an educational potential in moments like last summer's "Crooked Smile" and its…

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Trevor Jackson gets up close and personal on ‘The Love Language’ [Interview + Album Review]

Every once in a generation, the earth has been graced with multi-talented wonders who were able to command not just music charts, but box offices, stadiums, and stages like no…

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Camden Malik drops versatile new album 'LOVE OF MY LIFE 2'

New York-based rapper Camden Malik has dropped a versatile album called LOVE OF MY LIFE 2. This new offering covers a variety of styles, from Bay Area-influenced trap to smooth…

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Sean Paul on his new album 'Live N' Livin," dancehall culture, and the industry twenty years later [Interview]

If you turned on the radio, went out to nightclubs, or even just listened to your 13-year-old sibling's mixed CDs in the early 2000s, I can confidently guess the one…

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Adrian Younge delivers astounding treatise on race in America with 'The American Negro' [Interview]

As another February comes to a close along with another Black History Month, many folks will likely return to their regular media and educational intake, having checked the box of…

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Marie Dahlstrom, Dan Diggas and Aligo announce new EP with lead single "Fall Down"

Following previous crossovers into each other’s realms, Danish singer and producer Marie Dahlstrom announces new EP 4inARow with London producer Dan Diggas and Canadian rapper Aligo via JFH Records. With each…

Norway's Beharie reflects on humanity and emotion on self-titled EP

Jack Symes reviews the dimensions of being alone on new album, 'Tompkins Park'

Tony Allen delivers powerful final statement with 'There Is No End'

Global Dan shares energizing new album 'Go Global'

KayCee Shakur gives an exclusive track by track breakdown of new album, ‘Nu MOON’

Queer-pop duo TWINKIDS release album “Nobody Likes Me”

Lecx Stacy finds a familiar muse in his Timmy Harn-directed short film, 'Papaya'

Trevor Jackson gets up close and personal on ‘The Love Language’ [Interview + Album Review]

Camden Malik drops versatile new album 'LOVE OF MY LIFE 2'

Sean Paul on his new album 'Live N' Livin," dancehall culture, and the industry twenty years later [Interview]

Marie Dahlstrom, Dan Diggas and Aligo announce new EP with lead single "Fall Down"

LA Laura Paris shares re-interpretative album 'Underground Girl (Remixes)'

Henry J. Star shares emotionally charged anthem "Greenway"

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Shawn Tuck keeps it cool and confident on new single “Been A Vibe”

Soft Cuff teams up with 9henom on soulful "Dennis Quaalude (PTSD)"

Jay Tone is carving out his space with "Puzzles"

Matt Oakley is redefining country music with heart, soul and modernity

Texas’ Blacktop Mojo does rock music the way it should be done

Tha Rapper Haiti blends authentic style with musical passion

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