Rapper no more, Childish Gambino defies expectations for his album, “Awaken, My Love!” R&B rhythms and soulful funk have taken over, leaving bars and features behind.
‘Hamilton Mixtape’ Brings A Modern Perspective to Historical Music
Revolutionary album ‘Hamilton Mixtape’ serves as a politically inclined musical statement, discussing current events applicable to any listener.
The Songs of Unextraordinary Memories
Certain songs seem to push me back in time to the most banal of moments in my life. I am left to wonder why then, I revisit these memories in such a vivid and lucid fashion.
A Tribe Called Quest Verbally Accosts with Vehement Lyricism in Powerfully Charged ‘We Got It from Here’
A Tribe Called Quest return with quite the bang. Rapping without pulling any punches, Quest tackles social stigma and crisis with sounds ripped from the heart of the nineties.
John Legend’s ‘Love Me Now’ Upholds Passion In Spite of Tragedy
Displaying couples embracing each other in the face of respective difficulties, John Legend is able to convincingly convey the strength of love visually, just as his symphonic progression swells to forceful ends.
DNCE Says ‘Be Mean,’ Little Mix Says ‘Nothing Else Matters,’ and More in Singles This Week
Vaults gets classical with the pensive “One Day I’ll Fly Away,” Little Mix embraces passion in “Nothing Else Matters,” and DNCE strings together more retro-pop riffs for “Be Mean” in singles this week.
Bittersweet, Dyanmic Vocals Makes ‘Eternally Even’ One of Jim James’s Most Powerful Albums
Captured within Jim James’ soulful lyrics is a man trying to keep a level head in face of adversity from internal and external forces. The title of the album, ‘Eternally Even’ rings very true.
Lambchop’s ‘FLOTUS’ Flourishes Despite Progression Flaws
Despite some dull duds, the overall feel of ‘FLOTUS’ is a solid rock album from a widely-loved bands bent on uncovering new creative grounds of sound.
Vicetone, Bruno Mars, and Chainsmokers in Singles this Week
The Chainsmokers are “Setting Fires,” Bruno Mars leaves “Versace on the Floor,” and Vicetone looks into the “Kaleidoscope” this week in singles.
Charlie Puth Upholds a Bold New Approach in “Dangerously” Video
In a marriage of the bold and provocative, the new “Dangerously” music video by Charlie Puth is seamless and sure to draw the attention of listeners and viewers.