Callier’s third album find him penetrating the listener to their core, connecting with every lyric, every stanza and every verse.
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Released less than seven months after the arrival of his debut album (1972’s ‘Got To Be There’), Jackson’s second solo outing expanded his commercial viability as a solo artist.
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Arguably the sleeper album of 1992, the Heavies’ superb second studio LP is now a highly coveted possession for any true hip-hop snob.
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Though the New Zealand bred singer-songwriter is still traveling musically, the fantastic first chapter in her career story is always worth revisiting.
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The band’s first remix project showcases their commitment to artistry and desire to further connect with the underground hip-hop movement, while adding depth to the Nu Metal genre.
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Upon its arrival in the summer of 2002, “All I Have” formally announced the emergence of a fresh talent with an instantly memorable sound.
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Greeted with a lukewarm critical reception upon its release, Common’s seventh studio affair warrants reevaluation within the broader context of the Chicago emcee’s prolific discography.
Read moreBruce Springsteen’s ‘The Rising’ Turns 20 | Anniversary Retrospective
Upon its arrival, ‘The Rising’ was an extended, sensitive record, with Springsteen embracing a new sound to match the new world that we had woken up in, in the wake of the tragic events of 9/11.
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The magic the group created with Norman Whitfield on ‘All Directions’ remains a glittering addition to soul music that remains as vital today as it was back in 1972.
Read moreAlexander O’Neal’s ‘Hearsay’ Turns 35 | Anniversary Retrospective
A quintessential R&B work in the era between post-boogie and New Jack Swing, ‘Hearsay’ weaves a day-in-the-life narrative through a concept album that examines love, trust, and heartbreak.
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