Yesterday marked the "return" of one Nicki Minaj. She returned with two new singles and an interview. The interview was the shining moment.
Now, artistically, I always liked Nicki Minaj but based on her personality, ehhhhhh. I always felt she was too cocky, had a sense of entitlement and just never displayed an ounce of humility but you know what, after listening to her Zane Lowe interview I had a change of heart.
Read MoreThe incredibly talented Janelle Monáe is here with another offering from 'Dirty Computer' titled: 'PYNK':
PYNK is a brash celebration of creation. self love. sexuality. and power! PYNK is the color that unites us all, for pink is the color found in the deepest and darkest nooks and crannies of humans everywhere… PYNK is where the future is born…
Read MoreSo it seems a brand new Drake album is in the near future. As "God's Plan" remains at the top of the Billboard charts the Toronto-native releases the song and video for his new single "Nice For What."
First can I say, what is it about these artists sampling the same song, at the same time? Both he and Cardi B ("Be Careful") sample "Ex-Factor" by Lauryn Hill. It must be a simple coincidence.
Read MoreDISCLAIMER: This is a not a proper album review.
The day finally came, Belcalis Almanzar better known to all as Cardi B released her debut album today. There were two female artists that had shining years in 2017 and they were SZA and Cardi B. The latter obtained a massive amount of mainstream success when her single, "Bodak Yellow," shot straight to the top 10 of the Billboard charts and eventually becoming the #1 single for three weeks in a row. The last time this feat was accomplished was by Lauryn Hill, in 1998, for "Doo Wop (That Thing)." That was September 2017...
Read MoreThis is exactly what Miguel did one week ago at the Manhattan stop of his 'War & Leisure' Tour.
Okay, so let's rewind, back to the beginning. It was Miguel's "Girl with the Tattoo Enter-Lewd," off of his 2010 debut album, 'All I Want Is You' that brought me in as a fan. Then of course his missile to mainstream success would be the release of "Adorn" and who could stop singing that song? I remained a strong supporter throughout his 'Wildheart' era. At this point I was living in New York City and wanted to see him live but missed the opportunity. However, life moves on and he delivered his next era, which brings us to now.
Read MoreThis past Saturday, at SOB's, the Purple Unicorn returned home for the New York City stop of her "ULTRAVIOLET" tour. It was Justine Skye's fourth stop on her tour, in support of her debut album of the same name.
In our FM² post, I named Skye as one of the new age female megastars. So to begin, I always noticed Skye and that was mainly because one of my of closest friends has been a diehard Justine supporter since the Tumblr days. For me, it was not until I heard "I'm Yours" featuring Vic Mensa that I really started to pay close attention to her. Then "Jezebel" followed, followed by "Back For More, featuring Jeremih, and it was at that point that I became apart of the Unicorn Nation.
Read MoreSo February came and went and so did Carnival, in Trinidad. No, I did not have the luxury to attend but around that time of year the genre of Soca music is hot and heavy; DJ Private Ryan and his amazing mixes are basically a tradition. For me, that tradition lasts through out the year because there is a never a bad time to listen to the melody and rhythm of these island songs.
Take a look and listen below to the Soca songs that had me movin' for the past two months.
Read MoreScottish trio Lauren Mayberry, Martin Doherty, and Iain Cook better known as CHVRCHΞS are here for a third era of music.
A few weeks ago they released "Get Out" but have now revealed their third album, "Love Is Dead," with a release date of May 25. With the announcement comes another sonic gem titled "My Enemy" featuring the National's Matt Berninger.
Read MoreThis upcoming April 4 makes ten years since music's premiere couple made their love partnership a legal union. With all the rumors swirling of another joint tour between Jay-Z and Beyoncé it took me back to one of my favorite songs from the pair. Also, I would definitely see them again for a joint outing because the "On The Run" tour was pure entertainment.
Read MoreSo there are those songs that you dislike but because of constant radio play you grow to love them. Then there are those songs that are timeless and from the very first moment you listen it's as if it is a song you have listened to and loved for years. A perfect example of this is The xx "Angels"; I swore this song was already established as a classic the first time I heard it. "I Don't Want U Back" is also one of those songs for me.
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