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By ND McCray On Wednesday, June 11th, 2014
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Chromeo: White Women

Chromeo White Women (Atlantic) Releasing their fourth project, White Women, Canadian duo Chromeo proves that throwback funk and electro is still alive and screaming. Dave 1 and P-Thugg don’t seem to take themselves More...

By ND McCray On Tuesday, April 22nd, 2014
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Ledisi: The Truth

Ledisi The Truth (Verve) R&B singer Ledisi follows up 2011’s Pieces of Me with The Truth, a bouncy, up-tempo fair that showcases a more self-assured artist. Just by the lyrics alone on lead single “I Blame More...

By ND McCray On Friday, April 18th, 2014
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Kelis: Food

Kelis Food (Ninja Tune) Many remember Kelis from her biggest hit, “Milkshake,” in 2003. Forever one for reinventing her music style and interests, Food is the Harlem native’s first album in four years, since More...

By ND McCray On Thursday, March 27th, 2014
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Angel Haze: Dirty Gold

Angel Haze Dirty Gold (Universal) Rap newcomer Angel Haze may have rush-released her debut album, Dirty Gold, in early December, but to be honest, leaving it on the shelf until its March release date might have More...

By ND McCray On Tuesday, March 25th, 2014
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Lisa Stansfield: Seven

Lisa Stansfield Seven (Edel) Known for her 1989 hit “All Around the World,” soul singer Lisa Stansfield continues to showcase her pipes on Seven, her first album since 2004’s The Moment. Long-positioned in More...

By ND McCray On Monday, January 20th, 2014
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7 Days of Funk: 7 Days of Funk

7 Days of Funk 7 Days of Funk (Stones Throw Records) 7 Days of Funk is a collaborative project between DJ/producer Dam-Funk and iconic rapper Snoop Dogg (“Snoopzilla” here). Under the moniker, the More...

By ND McCray On Thursday, January 9th, 2014
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Ayo: Ticket To the World

Ayo Ticket To the World (Motown France) Singer-songwriter Ayo brings her fourth project to the masses with Ticket To the World, where she captures the energy and heart of a true acoustic-soul artist. Once again More...

By ND McCray On Thursday, January 2nd, 2014
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TLC: 20

TLC 20 (Sony) With year-end performances on ABC’s Dancing With the Stars season finale and the 2013 American Music Awards, ’90s pop group TLC seems to be making a comeback while featuring Brooklyn rapper More...

By ND McCray On Tuesday, December 31st, 2013
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Morcheeba: Head Up High

Morcheeba Head Up High (PIAS America) Having recently released their eighth studio album as a collective, but second since lead vocalist Skye Edwards’ return, trip hop trio Morcheeba shares an eclectic blend More...

By ND McCray On Saturday, November 23rd, 2013
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Robert Glasper Experiment: Black Radio 2

Robert Glasper Experiment Black Radio 2 (Blue Note Records) A follow-up to last year’s Grammy-winning album, Black Radio, Robert Glasper Experiment returns with the equally ambitious Black Radio 2. Pianist-producer More...