The Three-Strikes law in the US was created to inflict harsher punishments on repeat offenders as a way of deterring habitual criminal activity. Sadly, a similar rule does not exist in the entertainment industry and several artists continue to abuse our ears with music that should be illegal. For instance, Ciara and her new self-titled album.
Alicia Keys pushed herself to limit as she spread the word about her new album, ‘Girl on Fire’, but there has been little interest in the project beyond her dedicated fanbase. Yet, if casual listeners simply overlook her recent string of underwhelming performances, they would be pleasantly surprised to discover that the record is an […]
Since the start of her career, Keyshia Cole has appealed to an audience of Hip-Hop/Soul and R&B fans. However, on the heels of her underwhelming ‘Calling All Hearts’ album and the shrinking of the once dominant Urban market, Cole goes beyond her comfort zone with her latest offering, ‘Woman to Woman’.
Myth states that the third time is the charm but Rihanna took seven albums to find her voice, thus proving that the number is lucky, blessed and highly favoured. Indeed, after years of nasal groaning and shameless laziness, the world’s most famous Bajan has finally taken a step in the right direction with her latest […]
Christina Aguilera has long been referred to as the “voice of her generation” and judging by her new album, ‘Lotus’, she definitely agrees with that claim. Yet, such a notion extends beyond the power of her now rusty instrument to reflect a diva passed her prime and desperately trying to prove a point.
After six material that exhibited little artistic growth, Rihanna may have finally gotten it right with her new album, ‘Unapologetic’. Set to be released on November 19th, the record features guest appearances by Chris Brown, Future, Mikky Ekko and Eminem, and we have the first preview.
For better or worse, Leona Lewis has long been considered the personification of a sweet lullaby with her sugary tone and belts packed with as much force as a powderpuff. However, by the grace of Simon Cowell’s creative insight, the songbird has finally taken flight and is ready to the world her true potential via […]
During the early stages of her career, Brandy was celebrated as one of the most uniquely talented artists of her generation. However, as the landscape of Pop music drastically changed in the 2000s, she lost her footing as a major force on the charts. Now, after years in the studio, Brandy is finally ready to […]
When Usher first announced that he was working on his ‘Looking 4 Myself’ album, he boasted that the record would introduce the new genre of Revolutionary Pop. However, the material on the LP is far from innovative and is simply demonstrative of an artist who has mastered his sound.