Amidst the wave of jiggy and flossy material flooding the market at the time, ‘Beats & Lyrics’ was a welcome reminder of the rewarding underground hip-hop that could be found if one searched for it.
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‘Chaka Khan’ is a testament to its creator’s inventive concentration and a glorious bridge between the “old” and (then) “new” elements in black music.
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Erykah Badu is an artist everyone needs to experience in person at least once. Until such time as you can, ‘Live’ is required listening.
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The third album that Ice Cube released during the period from 1990 to 1992, ‘The Predator’ reinforced his penchant for delivering ambitious and fresh commentary.
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Largely panned by film critics, ‘The Bodyguard’ proved to be a commercial triumph, as did its soundtrack, largely due to Houston’s star power and vocal brilliance.
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Despite the backlash that the disco genre and culture was met with in the late ‘70s, the brilliance of ‘Saturday Night Fever’ is perennial.
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The musical mood for ‘Savage’ came from its songwriting and Annie Lennox’s lyrics take on a more fiercely feminine tone than ever before here.
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Co-produced by David Bowie and Mick Ronson, Reed’s second studio affair is a great place to start for those unfamiliar with the Velvet Underground frontman’s solo repertoire.
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A strong case can be made that this album is Midler’s finest moment when it comes to capturing the multitude of facets that she brings to her artistry.
Read moreSeal’s ‘System’ Turns 15 | Album Anniversary
Mature and spirited overall, Seal’s fifth studio LP showcased his natural and authentic return to dance music upon its release in 2007.
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