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Album Review: The Crown by Ledisi
Taken together, the pieces of The Crown present Ledisi applying jazz‑honed technique and gospel‑rooted conviction to R&B themes of affirmation, romantic…
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Imani Raven
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Album Review: The Good, The Bad & The Dollar Menu by Ray Vaughn
At its core, The Good, The Bad & The Dollar Menu mediates on scarcity and leveling‑up: stealing Wi‑Fi to upload freestyles, surviving on value meals…
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Nehemiah
Album Review: Why Not More? by Coco Jones
Why Not More? is shaping up as the formal coronation that Coco’s post‑Disney resurgence set in motion: tradition‑minded soul singing, pop‑tier hooks…
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Jamila W.
Album Review: 10 by SAULT
SAULT’s surprise release conveys that healing is possible, offering a thought-provoking perspective on the journey toward emotional well-being and…
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Phil
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Album Review: We Need to Talk: Love by Keri Hilson
Despite the drama, Keri Hilson’s talent has carried her throughout the years, and her latest work suggests she’s focused on her art three-part album…
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Jamila W.
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EP Review: When (EP) by Alex Isley
Alex Isley steps out of her comfort zone and delivers some of her best material on the major-label debut EP with Camper, Jack Dine, KAYTRANADA, Oh Gosh…
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Tai Lawson
Album Review: Audience With the Queen by Galactic & Irma Thomas
With the help of Galactic, the Queen of New Orleans lets us share her life. She has a biography fit for film, and in these scarcely 33 minutes, she…
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Imani Raven
Album Review: SILK&SORROW by Ray Lozano
Ray Lozano strolls through the mirror maze with her long-awaited debut release.
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Imani Raven
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Album Review: Can’t Lose My (Soul) by Annie & The Caldwells
Annie and the Caldwells return with a new studio LP with a psychedelic gospel inferno from a Mississippi clothing boutique.
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Imani Raven
Album Review: Waiting On You by Jon B
Despite the long wait (this is his first album in over a decade since 2012’s Comfortable Swagg​), Jon B returns with a focused record that reflects…
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Tai Lawson
Album Review: From the Private Collection of Saba and No ID by Saba & No ID
Saba uses the mic to share pieces from his “private collection” of thoughts and experiences, while No ID has crafted a sonic environment, from mellow…
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Phil
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Album Review: Ruby by JENNIE
From building her team in Los Angeles to embracing Ruby Jane's fearless alter ego, all of this culminates in a body of work that is boldly authentic to…
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Charlotte Rochel
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