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Spin Cycle: Me’shell Ndegeocello’s “Weather”

by MJ on Nov 10, 2011 • 2 Comments

Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Meshell Ndegeocello’s new album “Weather” continues her streak of masterful and intriguing musical adventures.

New Release Report 11/8/11: Life Begins at “Now 40”

by MJ on Nov 8, 2011 • 2 Comments

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Maroon 5’s “Moves Like Jagger” is one of the tracks that appears on “Now That’s What I Call Music 40”, which got released today. What else is new and exciting in record stores this week? Click to find out!

New Release Report 10/11/11: Troubadour Tuesday

by MJ on Oct 11, 2011 • No Comments

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If you’re a fan of singer/songwriters, have I got a deal for YOU! OK, I lied, I don’t have a deal. But there might be a few things coming out today that you may be interested in. We’ll start with Ryan Adams’ latest, Ashes & Fire. Considering we’ve been making Ryan/Bryan jokes for over a decade now, I’m not gonna go that route, but it does seem as though married life to Mandy Moore may have mellowed our boy out […]

The Singles Bar: Meshell Ndegeocello’s “Dirty World”

by MJ on Sep 16, 2011 • 2 Comments

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For my money, Meshell Ndegeocello is (in Kanye West voice) THE MOST SLEPT-ON ARTIST OF ALL TIME!! Seriously, I’ve been a huge fan since reading an article about her in “Black Beat” magazine (remember that?) and seeing her video for “Dred Loc” on Video Music Box (shit, remember that?) I have a special place in my heart for her 1993 debut, Plantation Lullabies. However, all of her albums since have been at least very good, and Bitter and Cookie: The […]

New Release Report 11/9/10: Cee-Lo, Kid Cudi, SuBo and More!

by MJ on Nov 9, 2010 • No Comments

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A couple of titles that have had their release dates shuffled around more than a deck of cards finally see the light today, led by Cee-Lo Green’s “The Lady Killa”. The long-awaited third solo effort from the Goodie Mob/Gnarls Barkley member has received some pretty solid reviews so far. If it’s anything like first single “Fuck You” or his cover of Band of Horses’ “No One’s Gonna Love You”, then I’m all over this one. Cee-Lo hasn’t disappointed me yet. […]