Smoke & Mirrors, August: IV
It's Just Sen
One more week to go and, I don’t know about you, but I’ve enjoyed all the good music and vibes that I’ve been discovering and getting to share. Also, I’d…
August 2018
Madonna: Sixty Is the New Sexy
Wraith Yoshi
There are a rare few artists who, due to their exceptional careers and long-lasting impact, don’t need an introduction. Their names suffice. The likes of Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, George…
R&Cs: Ring
Hewa Yasin
Cardi B’s debut album, Invasion of Privacy, has been the gift that has kept on giving hit singles. “Ring”, the fifth one, is a midtempo ballad-ish number with Kehlani that…
R&Cs: Atarudi
Tanzania’s crooner Harmonize has had a meteoric rise to fame and was quick to step out of the huge shadow of his label mate/boss Diamond Platnumz. His specialty: tear jerkers…
R&Cs: One for the Summer
Autumn is around the corner; it’s time for you to bid adieu to the beach. We held the fort for you and can’t wait for you to dust off the…
R&Cs: 5 Dollars
I’ve been a big fan of Christine and the Queens and I’m eager to dissect and enjoy her forthcoming album, Chris. “5 Dollars” is her third single after “Damn, dis-moi”…
Smoke & Mirrors, August: III
Let me just sneak this one in ahead of time, yeah? Don’t think I’m indecisive because I had the weekend slot, got mad at it and didn’t want it no…
R&Cs: Let Me Live
A few months ago (I believe), “Let Me Live”, a joint collaboration involving artists from the UK, the USA, Jamaica, Trinidad and Nigeria, was unleashed. Asides a spot in another…
R&Cs: The Soul
Top Dawg Etertainment, home of Kendrick Lamar and SZA, recently added Reason, a Carson CA rapper, to their quality-loaded roster. Along with the announcement, Reason released an intro-of-sorts titled “The…
R&Cs: Ganja Burn
I get it. (And you should too.) It’s Nicki Minaj! Her new album (Queen) ticks all the boxes for Billboard chart success. There’s a number of songs that tickle my…