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Spin Cycle: Nas, Life Is Good

Spin Cycle: Nas, Life Is Good

Nas dazzles on his 10th studio album, “Life Is Good,” proving that at the age of 38, he still has a whole lot to say.

The Singles Bar: Mariah Carey, "Triumphant (Get 'Em)"

The Singles Bar: Mariah Carey, “Triumphant (Get ‘Em)”

Mariah Carey’s latest single features Rick Ross and Meek Mill…almost at the expense of Mariah herself.

Popblerd's New Release Report 8/7/12: Now This Is What I Call Boring

Popblerd’s New Release Report 8/7/12: Now This Is What I Call Boring

The 43rd edition of the “Now That’s What I Call Music” series, featuring the smash hit “Call Me Maybe” by Carly Rae Jepsen, is today’s key new release.

The Singles Bar: Aaliyah feat. Drake, "Enough Said"

The Singles Bar: Aaliyah feat. Drake, “Enough Said”

It’s been eleven years since Aaliyah passed away. Why are we hearing new music from her now? Well, because current “it” rapper/singer Drake (last seen proclaiming himself the first successful singer/rapper, as if The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill never existed) has what our webmistress C proclaims to be a “single black female obsession” with the late singer. I don’t know much about said obsession-other than Drake sampling Aaliyah’s “At Your Best” on a song from his debut full-length Thank Me […]

The Viewfinder: Ne-Yo, "Lazy Love"

The Viewfinder: Ne-Yo, “Lazy Love”

Ne-Yo returns with a new single, “Lazy Love,” which reminds me of…TV On The Radio?

The Singles Bar: The Wallflowers, "Reboot The Mission"

The Singles Bar: The Wallflowers, “Reboot The Mission”

After a five-year hiatus, The Wallflowers are back with a new single, “Reboot The Mission.” Will the folks that loved “One Headlight” come back all these years later?

Who (Actually, What) The Hell Is...The Tom & Suzie Show?

Who (Actually, What) The Hell Is…The Tom & Suzie Show?

A brand new entertainment, pop culture podcast is making the rounds. Check out the “Tom & Suzie Show.”

The Viewfinder: John Mayer, "Queen Of California"

The Viewfinder: John Mayer, “Queen Of California”

John Mayer’s made a laid-back video for the equally laid-back track, “Queen Of California.”

Popblerd's New Release Report 7/31/12: Who's The Bawse?

Popblerd’s New Release Report 7/31/12: Who’s The Bawse?

Rick Ross is this week’s heavy hitter, but there are also future hit albums out today from country band Gloriana and the late Whitney Houston, in the form of the “Sparkle” soundtrack.

WTFF?: The Rock 'n Roll Sports Classic

WTFF?: The Rock ‘n Roll Sports Classic

Rock stars competing in athletic events on network TV. Sounds interesting, eh? While others are watching the Olympics, we’re digging on old video of the Rock & Roll Sports Classic. Check it out.

Popblerd's New Release Report 7/24/2012: Slipknot Ties It Up

Popblerd’s New Release Report 7/24/2012: Slipknot Ties It Up

It’s the best of J. Lo!! She’s got a new greatest hits album out today…find out what else is on the release schedule by reading our New Release Report!

The Singles Bar: Meshell Ndegeocello, "Be My Husband"

The Singles Bar: Meshell Ndegeocello, “Be My Husband”

Soul-rock rebel Meshell Ndegeocello returns with a project dedicated to Nina Simone. The first single is a version of “Be My Husband.”