Friday, November 18 2011
James Brown: The Singles Volume 11: 1979-1981
If you're looking for the Godfather singing disco, country, and a jawdropping 11-minute ode to cakes, this is the comp for you.
Monday, November 14 2011
The R&B Renaissance
A clutch of new artists are bringing the rhythm, the blues, and, perhaps most importantly, the soul back to R&B. And they're doing it without rehashing sounds of bygones eras.
Monday, August 15 2011
My Favorite Aaliyah Things
Ten years after her passing, R&B and popular music fans still love Aaliyah. The continued vitality of her legacy speaks directly to our connection to her style, poise, talent, and potential.
Tuesday, May 10 2011
The Weeknd: House of Balloons
Mysterious R&B mixtape blows up into the stratosphere, sparking controversy and spontaneous house parties in equal measure. What's the line on the hottest record of the summer?
Wednesday, April 20 2011
Jessie J: Who You Are
Who You Are attempts to convincingly combine pure pop and R&B, but ends up as a largely jumbled, bitchy brew of pop tunes hollered with a loutish scowl.
Wednesday, March 30 2011
Mary Mary: Something Big
Mary Mary make state-of-the-art inspirational R&B, have conflicted feelings about losers.
Monday, March 7 2011
Donell Jones: Lyrics
This R&B crooner shines when dispensing tales of duplicity but falters when he relies on cliché.
Wednesday, February 16 2011
Various Artists: Dr. Boogie Presents Wasa Wasa: Fabulous Rhythm ‘n’ Blues Shakers, 1952-1968
While it might not be the best place to start your foray into classic R&B, Wasa Wasa is still a respectable collection, not to mention fun as hell.
Monday, November 1 2010
Calvin Richardson: America’s Most Wanted
With America's Most Wanted Calvin Richardson shows that, five albums into a very strong career, he is really hitting his stride.
