I’m not sure if it would be right to call Dwele an R&B journeyman. Unknown to the average pop fan (a small handful are aware that it’s him singing the hook on Kanye’s “Flashing Lights,”) the Detroit native has nevertheless amassed a solid catalog of albums in nearly a decade of recording. Greater Than One is the singer/songwriter’s sixth effort, and it’s one of the stronger albums in his oeuvre-truthfully, it’s one of the stronger R&B releases of a year […]
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Blerd Appreciation: Meshell Ndegeocello
If anyone was to ask me who the most underrated artist of the past twenty years, there would be absolutely no hesitation in my response Meshell Ndegeocello. Since her debut in 1993, the singer, composer, bandleader and multi-instrumentalist has been blowing me away. Ten studio albums that range in quality from merely good to mind-blowingly excellent, a complete unwillingness to fit in anyone’s box, and a well-deserved rep as a dynamic live performer have all contributed to my opinion. Meshell […]
Diggin’ In The Crates: Rebbie Jackson, Centipede
In 1984, it paid to be a Jackson-literally and figuratively. Katherine and Joe’s nine kids were in their glory around this time-riding high on the success of Michael’s Thriller album. In that year alone, the six brothers recorded and released the Victory album and sold out arenas across the nation on tour. Youngest sister Janet released her second album, Dream Street, and won a supporting role on the television series “Fame.” Even middle sister La Toya scored her highest charting […]
The Viewfinder: Andre Cymone, “America”
Andre Cymone continues his support of President Obama’s re-election campaign by releasing a video for his song “America.”
What The Hell Is…Twin Cousins Records?
New label alert! New campaign alert! Check out the minds behind Twin Cousins Records.
Spin Cycle: The Kinected, Evolution #9
The Kinected’s debut Evolution #9 is a slice of electro rock heaven.
The Viewfinder: Alicia Keys “Girl On Fire”
Alicia…your new video is REALLY confusing. REALLY confusing.
The Idiot Box: Bad 25 on ABC Thanksgiving Night: The Trailer
A trailer from the Spike Lee-directed “Bad 25” documentary. Chamone!
Songs in the Key of Life 17: “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood”
You can’t go wrong with Dr. Nina Simone. Listen to one of her biggest hits while June preaches about being misunderstood in this week’s Songs in the Key of Life column.
Spin Cycle: The Script, #3
Irish pop trio The Script is back for “#3.” Do the “Breakeven” guys come out ahead on their third effort?
Reading Is Fundamental: New Kids on the Block Five Brothers & A Million Sisters
I should take offense to the title of this book. I am-somewhat unashamedly-a New Kids on the Block fan. I am also a guy. A black guy, to boot. Of course, my deficit in the heterosexuality department might explain some of my NKOTB fandom, but I’ll further confuse you by noting that I currently don’t, and never did, find Donnie, Danny, Jordan, Jonathan or even Joey dreamy, or even attractive. So, yeah, it’s weird. I’m a dude, there were no […]
