Breaking out of a hiatus since her 2000 album “Lovers Rock,” Sade Adu is back on the front line with her first album of the new decade, “Soldier of Love.”
After several push backs since early 2009, Lil Wayne’s highly anticipated album “Rebirth,” finally released February 2. “Rebirth” is one of Wayne’s unfortunate projects, especially compared to the, multi-platinum selling, “Tha Carter III.”
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Take a break from Lady GaGa or Beyonce and enjoy the soothing sounds from Corrine Bailey Rae’s sophomore album, “The Sea.”
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Ke$ha’s debut album “Animal” is something like a beast itself. She releases malicious vocals throughout each song, with fresh beats from start to finish. A co-writer of all the material on the album, Ke$ha’s personality is reflected through her lyrics, which are electric and bold.
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If some thought there was no hope for hip-hop, especially with the new school, they have someone to place their bets on. Hailing from Washington, D.C. with proud African roots, Olu-bowale Folarin, better known to the masses as “Wale,” blesses the microphone with a distinctive flow and sense of style.
I want to write a letter, but I have several recipients in my mind. I’m tired of the same ol’ same ol’ b.s. Jay-z would call it being “off that” — a good friend of mine would say “over it.”
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The reigning king of tight jeans and self promotion, Kid Cudi’s style makes people talk.
And his first album, “Man on the Moon: The End of Day,” will definitely give the hipster-haters or lovers more to talk about.
The concept of this album is dreams and nightmares, a look into Cudi’s mind.
And he didn’t hold back, this album shows how open he is as an artist, it is clear he is not afraid of who he is.
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It’s been a long and anticipated wait, but your boy Trey Songz is back with his new album, “Ready.” The album is following the release of his two mix- tapes “Genesis” and “Antici-pation.”
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Jay-Z’s album was a success before they recorded the first song in the booth.
As many may know, Jay-Z bought out of his contract and last album from Universal/Def Jam.