For a guy who says he’s pop culture deficient, KJ is pretty up on pop culture. Find where Gangnam Style, and other phenomena, landed on his Best of 2012 list.
Spin Cycle: A Tale Of Two Greatest Hits Albums
New compilations have just been released collecting the hits of divas Kelly Clarkson and Whitney Houston. Is either disc necessary?
The Singles Bar: Whitney Houston, “Never Give Up”
Honor Whitney-don’t sully her musical legacy. Did the team behind “Never Give Up” complete the mission?
Blerd Briefs: Rihanna & Nicki Lead The AMA Pack
The nominees for the 2012 American Music Awards were announced earlier today, and the 20 categories are dotted by the likes of Rihanna and Nicki Minaj. The two West Indian divas lead the pack with four nominations each. Rihanna has continued her string of hits with her latest album, Talk That Talk although she’s gained more notoriety recently for her on-again/off-again romance with Chris Brown (who has two nominations of her own.) Meanwhile, Minaj scored a hit follow-up with Pink [...]
New Whitney Houston Compilation In The Works: Are We Excited Yet?
The first compilation containing the original versions of Whitney Houston’s classics is scheduled for release in November, and we’ve got the track listing!
The Blerd & Gonzo Cover Convo: “I Say A Little Prayer”
Blerd & Gonzo debate the merits of various versions of “I Say It A Little Prayer,” but ultimately it comes down to two legends-Dionne & Aretha.
bLISTerd: The 100 Best R&B Songs of the ’90s (#60-#51)
We’re almost at the halfway point on our list of the ’90s best R&B songs. Vibe out with jams from Erykah Badu, Usher and Jodeci. Oooh yeah!
Songs In The Key Of Life 6: “Exhale (Shoop Shoop)”
I searched my catalog for the perfect song but couldn’t find one with the content I needed. Every song of interest had the theme but the lyrics just weren’t quite right; that’s until I listened to this particular one. Within less than two years, I’ve lost four of some of the closest people to me. The closest being my mother last year. Yesterday, I attended the funeral of a friend of twelve years. To me, funeral gatherings are reflections of [...]
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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.
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Blerd Briefs: DMB, Jordin Sparks & Whitney Houston
Dave Matthews Band announce the release date and title of their new album, PLUS the new Whitney Houston video, in the latest Blerd Briefs.
Spin Cycle: Bobby Brown, The Masterpiece
Is the new album by Bobby Brown a “masterpiece?” Check out our review to see whether a 15 year layoff has been kind to the New Edition singer.
The Singles Bar: Bobby Brown’s “Don’t Let Me Die”
Grammy-winner Bobby Brown is back with his first new music in a decade and a half. Check out “Don’t Let Me Die.”
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