Collaborations spotlight the abilities of all parties involved when they’re done right, and while the verse-heavy new album Christmas with Bigfoot initially seems to focus more on the poetic stylings of Marty Achatz, it’s undeniably a strong showing for Streaking in Tongues as well. Experimentalists Streaking in Tongues have been on every credible critics’ radar for years
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Leela James has unlocked a music video for the title track to her most recent album, See Me. The simple yet delightful video, directed by Eric Daniels and Matthew Houck, follows James around a spacious warehouse where it’s just her and her emotions flowing freely. The visual for “See Me” is the latest of several from
Alicia Keys is on a roll promoting her latest album, KEYS, which she spoke candidly about with Rated R&B. As a bonus to fans enjoying the new release, the multi-awarded musician tells more of the story behind it with a 13-minute featurette titled KEYS: A Short Film. It is divided into three chapters, one of
Writing a thesis is an integral part of graduating and a vital skill to learn, practice, andpolish consistently. A good thesis will fetch you excellent grades, help you nail whatyou want to express shortly and interestingly, and make you feel satisfied you haveexpressed yourself in the right way. Writing a thesis is like learning the
Alicia Keys has unveiled the video for her Khalid and Lucky Daye-assisted jam “Come For Me (Unlocked).” The visual shows footage of Alicia, Khalid and Lucky vibing out to the song in the studio as it’s being recorded. In between cuts, Keys rocks a couple of different looks for beautiful solo shots. “Come For Me
It’s a tale as old as time: France vs Germany. They have faced off in World Wars, World Cupsand now, the annual World Series of Poker . With the wrapping up of the European World Series of Poker, a new champion was announced.Read on for all details of the 2021 WSOP Short Deck winner, Julien
At the 2022 Oscars, the Best Original Song nominations could include works from the three R&B divas: Beyoncé, H.E.R. and Jennifer Hudson. On Tuesday, it was revealed that each woman and their film-dedicated music made the 15-song shortlist for this category. [embedded content] Already a winner of this prestigious award, H.E.R. may be one step
[embedded content] Singer/songwriter and Pasadena native, Kameron, has just released his new single and music video “No Bottom” which is a hip hop ode to city living. Kameron is a prolific songwriter and creative who has penned hits for artists such as Kelly Rowland, Jacob Banks, Meaghan Trainer, Frank Ocean and many other prominent players
This year’s R&B darling Jazmine Sullivan hints at a sequel to 2021’s Heaux Tales with a new snippet. The teaser, recorded near a studio mixing console, was shared Wednesday, Dec. 22, on her official Instagram with the video text alluding to a tale dedicated to Sullivan. “I just didn’t want to be alone,” Sullivan said
[embedded content] Many new artists come and go in the music industry. The huge number of artists and tough competition make only a few stay. These few remaining artists show the world the real meaning of art and talent. They show their excellence in vocals, songwriting, and melodies. These are the only things that attract
Lucky Daye has shared an extended live version of his duet “How Much Can A Heart Take” featuring Yebba. The live take is lifted from his May late-night stop at Jimmy Kimmel Live!. “One of my favorite moments of this year,” wrote Daye in a caption directing fans to check out the longer performance. Last
Jacquees knows how to capitalize off harsh public opinion. After getting the internet talking following his rendition of the national anthem at a LA Clippers vs. Los Angeles Lakers game, the multi-platinum artist calls on 2 Chainz for his new song “Land of the Free.” Produced by iMarkkeyz, it begins with a snippet of his
Anyone who ever said that good rock can come to you without heavy guitars doesn’t just sound silly; they clearly haven’t heard the stylings of one Jordan Wolfe in his new single “Different,” which blasts us with the kind of guitar gold that has been increasingly difficult to find in the underground and the mainstream
Mary J. Blige’s video for “Amazing” featuring DJ Khaled is a family affair. Filmed at a luxury Miami Beach estate, the Eif Rivera-directed video gathers some of Blige’s closest industry friends, such as Angie Martinez, Misa Hylton, and LOVE aka Diddy, to raise their glasses and have a good time. Blige and DJ Khaled enjoy
The attitude of a teacher to his student can directly affect the performance of the latter. Ifthe teacher believes a certain student cannot perform well, their belief will come true. Ifthey believe the student will perform poorly, that’s likely how it shall be. According to the Pygmalion effect, any person who mentors, educates, directs, or
Mariah Carey‘s holiday staple “All I Want for Christmas Is You” has nosed out Adele’s massive single “Easy On Me” to become the number one single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart this week. It marks the third consecutive holiday season that the undisputed Queen of Christmas has topped this list with her evergreen success,
Tempting us with the tempo of his lyrics in “Angel.” Christening a harmony with pure charisma in “The Dash.” Escorting our worries from the atmosphere with a solid melodic lead in “Afraid to Dance.” In the album Philadelphia, Eric Colville isn’t necessarily rewriting the rules of American folk-rock but instead reminding all of us what made
Maeta has shared a moody remake of Don Toliver’s current focus single, “Swangin’ On Westheimer.” The emerging singer doesn’t shy away from the nocturnal vibe of the original, blurring the vocal lines between alluring and hazy. “Don’t leave the house, baby / You gotta swing my way, but don’t believe the hype, babe / I’m always
Legendary super-producer/songwriter Troy Taylor has worked on massive hits and fan-favorites for the best in music, including Aretha Franklin, Boyz II Men, Whitney Houston, Trey Songz, and others. Now, after a lengthy career of writing and producing on various levels, Taylor puts the focus on himself, releasing a five-track EP titled The 90’s Demos. “For the
Monica has teamed up with Yung Bleu for his new track, “Family Feud,” from his new EP, No, I’m Not Ok. The mellow, guitar-driven song is based on a relatable story where family partner disapproval is running rampant in Bleu’s current situation. However, he’s unfazed by the madness, aiming to please his girl in the bedroom when