Musiq Soulchild: Life on Earth
Musiq Soulchild Life on Earth (Entertainment One Music) Hey Musiq! It’s been a while. Actually, not really. I’ll explain. Musiq released an album prior to Life on Earth. It was a rap album and I wasn’t More...
Babyface: Return of the Tender Lover
Babyface Return of the Tender Lover (Def Jam Recordings) Babyface is one of my biggest inspirations in knowing that my path would be songwriting. I admire him; he has this natural way of being simultaneously vulnerable More...
Erykah Badu: But You Caint Use My Phone
Erykah Badu But You Caint Use My Phone (Motown/Capitol) Erykah is one of the most flexible and free-spirited artists ever. A lot of artists are diverse, but free-spirited? No. Having not released music for several More...
Chris Brown: Royalty
Chris Brown Royalty (RCA Records Label) It’s so rare that you can listen to a complete album and be totally satisfied. I’m in a surreal experience as I type this, because it’s been so long since I’ve been More...
Sevyn Streeter: Shoulda Been There, Pt. 1
Sevyn Streeter Shoulda Been There, Pt. 1 (Atlantic Records) It’s sad to say, but talent isn’t always enough. That seems to be the case when it comes to Sevyn Streeter. A co-writer and friend of Chris Brown, More...
Ty Dolla $ign: Free TC
Ty Dolla $ign Free TC (Atlantic Records) Professionally I am a singer/songwriter, but I am a die-hard hip hop fan. I knew of  Ty Dolla $ign, but not enough to explain what he actually did. I heard one song he More...
Miguel: Wildheart
Miguel Wildheart (RCA) I’m always the eager beaver when it comes to new music; there’s always mixed emotions. Working with Short and Sweet NYC comes with many advantages. The main one for me is having my More...
Phony Ppl: Yesterday’s Tommorrow
Phony Ppl Yesterday’s Tomorrow (self-released) I appreciate having a platform on which I review music. I tried to be objective and fair in my reviews. I am an artist myself and try to be sensitive to the fact More...
Kendrick Lamar: To Pimp a Butterfly
Kendrick Lamar To Pimp a Butterfly (Top Dawg Entertainment/Aftermath Records) Kendrick Lamar in simple terms is genius. He’s true to his craft, pushes the envelope and educates you on the ‘hood all at once. More...
Tinashe: Amethyst
Tinashe Amethyst (self-released) Tinashe, she is an innovator! Why you ask? Because she has managed to fuse R&B, pieces of hip hop, elements of trap with the smoothest, most ethereal vocal. Its a bit futuristic More...
