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Robin Thicke – Shakin It for Daddy (ft. Nicky Minaj)
That Robin Thicke-Lil Wayne connection that goes all the way back to Robin Thicke’s The Evolution of Robin Thicke album, is coming in handy…maybe, kind...
Album Review: Chrisette Michele’s Epiphany
Chrisette Michele is one of those artists who suffers from the bifurcated way black music is marketed and sold—and consumed. She’s too good a singer to be a...
Raphael Saadiq on NPR
I love Raphael Saadiq. I think Instant Vintage and As Ray Ray are two of the best albums released this decade. But eh, I’m lukewarm on The Way I See It. ...
Dope Black Maleness – Brendon Ayanbadejo and Murs
I present to you two dope examples of progressive, radical brothers. First up. Brendan Ayanbadejo Ayabadejo plays for the Ravens and just published a pro-gay...
Album Review: Trey Songz’ Ready
Trey Songz is the most frustrating R&B star to emerge this decade. He possesses a piercing tenor and an instantly recognizable vocal presence, something his...
New Album of Covers Revisits Aaliyah with Beautiful Results
Today is the anniversary of the tragic death of Aaliyah, an artist who was literally on the cusp of world domination. Aaliyah was a blues artist for modern times. ...
Yahzarah’s Tickler – Best Video of the Year
This video is dope. It so beautifully works with the song that you can’t decide if you like the song because of the video or the video because of the song. Either...
New Music – Ledisi, Teedra Moses, Usher
There are a few songs floatin out there that are just dope. Ledisi, Trippin This song is produced and co-written by Chucky Thompson (of Mary J. My Life fame). Song’s...
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