The Roots and John Legend reach back for some forward thinking conscious tunes. Is this another bland cover album or are they making a statement?
Maroon 5’s newest album Hands All Over is inspired by the funk, disco, pop, and rock, as well as the music of music legends. Does it hold up in comparison to the greats?
Bruno Mars enlists Damian Marley and Producer Supa Dups to join him in self medicating with booze and bud in the latest drop from his impending album. Does reggae suit Mr. Mars? Take a listen.
The Scissor Sisters must want to be Prince when they grow up. Find out of their homage to the purple one, Sex Exciter, is worth picking up or if the Sisters are better when ripping off the Bee-Gees.
Planet Ill kicks it in the studio with My Darkest Days frontman Matt Walst to discuss the making of their new album, collaborating with Ludacris, and his Hip-Hop experiences.
Mickey Factz is putting in some serious work these days. He’s got a mixtape entitled I’m Better Than You, and he’s actually trying to prove it. The last appetizer before the meal comes courtesy of Big K.R.I.T. (on production and batting cleanup) entitled “Get By.”
Lloyd Banks takes it easy on his latest Blue Friday track “King/Do My Thing,” a track without Pop intentions or radio pandering. Does it still bang?
With Hip-Hop legends Pete Rock, Smif N Wessun and Raekwon the Chef together on one track, how could they do anything but “Prevail?”
Rihanna gets her dance music on with “Who’s That Chick?” Is she ready to take over the genre?
Consequence rips the beat a new one on “Got Me Trippin’ (The Amerie Joint) which features cousin Q-Tip ripping the original on production.