May 3, 2011
Artist: Musiq Soulchild Album: MusiqInTheMagiq Release Date: 5.3.2011 There’s a reason Musiq Soulchild wins with every album. He has a unique way of giving voice to real-life love situations and connecting with his audience. “MusiqInTheMagiq” is an album all about relationships, the ups-and-downs, the fears and triumphs and the outcomes. It’s not that...
Apr 22, 2011
Artist: Jessie J Album: Who You Are Release Date: 4.12.11 (U.S.) She might ‘Do It Like A Dude’, but she definitely sings like a lady. After touring with Chris Brown and co-penning major songs like Miley Cyrus’ ‘Party In The USA’, English singer/songwriter Jessie J steps into her own shine with her debut album Who You Are. Conceptually, it’s mostly...
Apr 4, 2011
Artist: Wiz Khalifa Album Name: Rolling Papers Release Date: 03.29.11 In many ways, Wiz Khalifa is living the American dream. Here’s a guy — fairly cavalier in his approach — who’s built an abundant fan base and earned a decent living on sleazy rhymes about sex, spending money and smoking weed. Aside from the hazy hip-hop aesthetic, Khalifa’s...
Mar 21, 2011
Artist: Jennifer Hudson Album: I Remember Me Release Date: 3.22.11 In the time since her debut album, Jennifer Hudson’s life has seen more ups-and-downs than most – no need to recant it all here. While it’s unnecessary for her new album to dwell in those experiences, most of her listeners are probably expecting those experiences, the good and the bad, to...
Mar 17, 2011
Artist: Chris Brown Album: F.A.M.E. Release Date: 3.18.2011 Life for Chris Brown the past few years has been anything but a crystal stair. He’s been blackballed due to his infamous altercation with Rihanna, which led to lack of radio airplay, television appearances and general support for his music. Despite fizzling in the court of public opinion though,...
Feb 25, 2011
Artist: Marsha Ambrosius Album: Late Nights & Early Mornings Release Date: 3.1.2011 Nearly four years removed from the demise of her neo-soul group Floetry, Marsha Ambrosius emerges at long last with her debut solo album “Late Nights & Early Mornings”. The album, comprised of 13 songs mostly co-written by Ambrosius features production from Just...
Feb 21, 2011
Artist: Adele Album: 21 Release Date: 2.22.11 (North America) On her first album “19”, Adele shined with an innocence and curiosity about love and life that was intriguing and refreshing. Her new album, “21” resonates with the sting of heartbreak, a wound that has cut her as deeply as her vocals illustrate on the album’s 11 tracks. It’s rare for...
Dec 22, 2010
It’s been an interesting year in music… Pop music continued it’s huge re-surgence, taking the world into party-mode more often than as artists like Ke$ha, Rihanna, Enrique and even the Biebster kept the airwaves blaring with catchy hooks and infectious beats. Hip-hop was also on the rise this year with plenty of solid albums for fans to vibe...
Dec 22, 2010
Artist: Ciara Album: Basic Instinct Release Date: 12.10.10 In December 2006, Ciara released her sophomore album and titled it The Evolution. Here we are now, four years and two albums later and the world is wondering if she forgot. To evolve, that is. With the release of Basic Instinct, Ciara brings more beats, more dance tracks, and more of what we’ve...
Dec 21, 2010
Artist: Jamie Foxx Album: Best Night Of My Life Release Date: 12.21.10 At the rusty age of 43, Oscar and Grammy winning singer Jamie Foxx still does songs with Soulja Boy. Disturbing, isn’t it? Especially since this album has experienced its own share of delays and dilemmas. Promotion started for Best Night Of My Life a little over a year ago when the...