Was the Harsh Big Sean Criticism Completely Ridiculous or Justified?

The criticism can be seen as justified or harsh depending on the kind of listener you ask. Big Sean has proven himself numerous times to be one of the most talented and successful rappers of this current decade. He has the hits and credibility, but one thing he doesn't have is respect. If Big Sean is…

ByKelvin CollinsDecember 11, 20170Comments

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War & Leisure by Miguel is Gleefully Stylish and Passionate

Miguel's career since chronology has been a strange one. He dropped his phenomenal sophomore LP, Kaleidoscope Dreams, in 2012; giving us memorable hits such as "How Many Drinks?" and "Adorn." He led a surge of alt-R&B with very few competitors. He was a star with a dazzling voice that soared over infectious grooves. It took three…

ByKelvin CollinsDecember 9, 20170Comments

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Majid Jordan Takes a Step Forward with “The Space Between”

Majid Jordan is closer to finding their niche. You will learn this with a single listen of their sophomore LP. With the voice of Majid Al Maskati and the production of Jordan Ullman, The Space Between is a formidable offering of alternative pop and R&B. Majid Jordan wears their influences on their sleeve and place…

ByKelvin CollinsNovember 7, 20170Comments

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dvsn Gets Lovingly Dark on “Morning After”

Singer Daniel Daley and producer Nineteen85 are a righteous pair. They displayed this consensus on their debut album, Sept. 5th. In their introduction, Daley positioned himself the one with the immensely expandable voice and Nineteen85 nostalgic, yet transformative instrumentation. With their new project, Morning After, they don't break too many rules. In this case, this interpretation…

ByKelvin CollinsOctober 31, 20170Comments

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Big K.R.I.T.’s ‘4eva Is A Mighty Long Time’ Is A Glorious Spectacle

There is art in duality. In his phenomenal double album, 4eva Is A Mighty Long Time, Mississippi native Big K.R.I.T. displays two sides of himself. An album of this stature took two years of creation and is his latest studio album since 2014. Through a rap career lasting longer than a decade, this project seems…

ByKelvin CollinsOctober 31, 20170Comments

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Brent Faiyaz’s Debut, Sonder Son, is a Vivid Look into a Life

Brent Faiyaz debuts his first R & B album as a solo artist. Brent Faiyaz has lived a colorful life. A life that is full of pride and perseverance. A life that is full of shortcomings and shame. This Maryland born singer has produced plenty from nothing. From suffering from empty stomachs to being a…

ByKelvin CollinsOctober 19, 20170Comments

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Kelela Mesmerizes with Debut Album, “Take Me Apart”

It's been a long time coming for the ethereal songstress, Kelela. It's surprising that her debut album, Take Me Apart, came four years after her first project Cut 4 Me. Cut 4 Me was described by listeners as futuristic and an interesting introduction of new implementations in R&B. Assisted by Kelela's gorgeous voice, the production was…

ByKelvin CollinsOctober 10, 20171Comment

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Moses Sumney Embraces Lovelessness on His Debut Album, “Aromanticism”

Love is an entrapment. Often it can be heaven. Often it can be hell. But how does one live with the absence of love? The word "aromanticism" is not contained by any form of the English dictionary, yet it is not meaningless. One reading of the word may lead someone to think of asexuality. Like…

ByKelvin CollinsOctober 6, 20170Comments

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Jhené Aiko Balances Love, Pain, and Drugs on Sophomore Album, TRIP

Jhené Aiko released a 90-minute suprise album entitled "TRIP". We have been awaiting Jhené Aiko's return to music for quite a while now. It seems like she ghosted, barely releasing any solo material. Other than forming a duo called TWENTY88 with her lover, Big Sean, she herself has been relatively quiet; not releasing an album…

ByKelvin CollinsSeptember 28, 20170Comments

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BROCKHAMPTON Shines Again on Saturation II

Last June, BROCKHAMPTON dropped their début album, Saturation . It’s an exhilarating and inviting listen that displayed the group’s plethora of talents and personalities. When listening to Saturation, it becomes especially apparent that they know how to intertwine their various skill sets in songs. The album contained insanely catchy hooks, various sounds, and…

ByKelvin CollinsSeptember 9, 20170Comments

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Album Review: Dave East ‘Paranoia: A True Story’ is a Lyrically Standout Album

Dave East Paranoia: A True Story album dropped August 18, 2017. David Brewster, better known by his stage name Dave East, was born on July 3, 1988 (29). This emcee from East Harlem, New York City, New York, became recognized in music as an artist to listen to, in 2014 with his debut mixtape Black Rose.…

ByChildish KiddSeptember 7, 20170Comments

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Daniel Caesar Tells Beautiful Stories of Love on Debut Album

Freudian isn’t just a random word in the dictionary. The word has a strong connection to sex and psychological desire. The word derives from celebrated neurologist Sigmund Freud, an individual who studied and brought forth new understandings of many aspects of sexuality and what makes it such a powerful force. Toronto singer Daniel Caesar may…

ByKelvin CollinsAugust 31, 20170Comments

Was the Harsh Big Sean Criticism Completely Ridiculous or Justified?

War & Leisure by Miguel is Gleefully Stylish and Passionate

Majid Jordan Takes a Step Forward with “The Space Between”

dvsn Gets Lovingly Dark on “Morning After”

Big K.R.I.T.’s ‘4eva Is A Mighty Long Time’ Is A Glorious Spectacle

Brent Faiyaz’s Debut, Sonder Son, is a Vivid Look into a Life

Kelela Mesmerizes with Debut Album, “Take Me Apart”

Moses Sumney Embraces Lovelessness on His Debut Album, “Aromanticism”

Jhené Aiko Balances Love, Pain, and Drugs on Sophomore Album, TRIP

BROCKHAMPTON Shines Again on Saturation II

Album Review: Dave East ‘Paranoia: A True Story’ is a Lyrically Standout Album

Daniel Caesar Tells Beautiful Stories of Love on Debut Album

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