Justin Timberlake is a savior among the entertainment industry. Ok, that may be dramatic, but did you enjoy an episode of SNL when he wasn’t hosting? Didn’t think so. We’ve seen him go from that platinum-frosted, curly-haired kid in the ultimate boy band to a pillar in the most unlikely genre, hip-hop. As the music [...]
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Valentine’s Day – love it or hate it, you always acknowledge it. Those in love go to dinner, maybe a movie and dancing, spend all night kissing or holding hands, before going home for some sexual healing. The single guys and gals may go out with friends, burn some old photographs, watch The Notebook and [...]
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Here is our review of A$AP Rocky’s latest album “Long.Live.A$AP.”This generation’s rap culture is more money and women than strength of character, revolution, and giving a voice to the real-life struggle of so many. That’s not necessarily as awful as it may seem, though. While not substantial, the decade’s hip-hop hits have been club-bangers and [...]
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Here is our StarVation album review for their self-titled release.
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What is the current state of hip-hop music? Is it over-ridden with two-bit rappers, over-shadowed by mediocre dubstep beats, is it just now for the club? Where’s the substance? The mention of a struggle only prefaces the ludicrous spending on YSL, Givenchy, jewels, and “bitches?” What would the forefathers say? Gil Scott-Heron, DJ Kool Herc, [...]
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As the unlikely member of controversial rap collective, Odd Future, Frank Ocean’s smooth yet progressive take on R&B is a welcomed refresher. He quickly established a cult following on his mixtape, Nostalgia, Ultra, and had fans impatiently waiting for more. On his official debut, Channel Orange, Ocean continues to push the boundaries of traditional R&B [...]
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As Michael Jackson will forever remain the King of Pop, Usher Raymond is on the fast track to taking his throne as the Prince. On his seventh studio album, Looking 4 Myself, Raymond pushes the evolutionary bounds that have become a staple in popular music. His smooth, soulful croon carries just as much power [...]
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Technically, this EP entitled The Wanted is the group’s third release. Their two previous albums, The Wanted and Battleground were received well across Europe, but failed to get the boys noticed in America. Now, all that has changed with the release of mega-singles like “Glad You Came” and “Chasing The Sun.”
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Maryland’s dream-pop duo, Beach House, have been critically acclaimed darlings since their self-titled debut dropped in 2006. The two albums that followed, Devotion (2008) and Teen Dream (2010) were accepted equally as well by fans and critics alike. Their latest release, Bloom is the band’s most beautiful work to date, masterful both vocally and musically. [...]
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