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 […]
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The Viewfinder: Solange Knowles, “Losing You”
Plucky…that’s the word I’d like to use in reference to Solange Knowles. She could’ve been content to bask in the afterglow of the aura created by her sister, multi-hyphenate Beyonce. However, Little Sis is determined to make a name for herself as an artist in her own right. And no disrespect to Mama Carter, but if you ask me, Solange makes better music. “Losing You” has a cool, midtempo dance vibe, kinda like something I’d expect to hear maybe from […]
The Viewfinder: “When The Night Falls” by Chromeo
If you haven’t picked up Chromeo’s Business Casual album yet, you are missing out on some serious dance-pop goodness. These two Canucks make music that takes listeners back to the glory days of post-disco dance pop. It’s got a 1983 flavor, with a little bit of 2011 irreverence thrown in. The year-old project has gotten a new life, including the announcement of a tour with them and kindred spirit Mayer Hawthorne, and a video for the single “When The Night […]