“RENAISSANCE” review: Beyoncé celebrates disco on her most consistently exciting album

We’ve come a long way from the “Disco Sucks” movement of the 1970s. Back then that reactionary position was pretty commonplace, amongst white music consumers anyway. Now we can easily see the ugliness of the phrase’s implications: it implies straight-up…

‘Heart On My Sleeve’ review: Ella Mai’s latest is a rollercoaster of emotion

Have you ever had a friend whose tumultuous relationship repeatedly left them shattered? Only to be back in the culprit’s arms every time? This is the emotional dilemma many people face as they grow and learn how to better navigate…

‘why can’t we just pretend?’ review: Marian Hill drops their best work yet

The Philadelphia duo comprising Marian Hill, Samantha Gongol and Jeremy Lloyd, have recently released their new album titled why can’t we just pretend? Together, they have made a name for themselves in the industry as a versatile electronic R&B group,…

‘Broken Hearts Club’ review: Syd’s latest turns her heartache into liberation

California native and singer-songwriter, Syd returns with her sophomore project, Broken Hearts Club. Widely known as the lead vocalist for the alternative R&B band, The Internet — she is a force to be reckoned with in the neo-soul realm of…

‘Candydrip’ review: Lucky Daye pushes the envelope for modern R&B

There aren’t too many voices in modern R&B that stand out from the crowd like Lucky Daye’s does. His expressive, tender, and subtly growly vocal delivery has helped build his prominence as a male vocalist at the forefront of the…

Album Review: Mary J. Blige – ‘Good Morning Gorgeous’

Mary J. Blige has made a phenomenal mark in the music industry since her debut in 1992. She has a lot to say about success, confidence, and above all, romance on her new fifteenth album Good Morning Gorgeous. Released just…

Album review: Lauren Dukes Releases Self-Titled Debut EP

At once tantalizing and rippling with harmonic muscle, Lauren Dukes surfaces with a grand EP, exhibiting her luxurious voice and polished songwriting.