Janelle Monáe Savors Her Sensuality and Stimulates Our Senses with ‘The Age of Pleasure’ | Album Review

June 19, 2023 Mark Chappelle

One can only hope a deluxe edition extends this bacchanalian delight to satisfy those who like a longer session. Perhaps Monáe intentionally chose to stop short because they like watching partners beg for more.

Janelle Monáe’s Dynamic ‘Dirty Computer’ Expertly Merges the Personal & Political | Album Review

May 2, 2018 Patrick Corcoran

A pristine pop sheen makes ‘Dirty Computer’ Monáe’s most mainstream album to date, without sacrificing her lyrical power and artistic integrity.

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Xzibit’s Debut Album ‘At the Speed of Life’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary

Xzibit formally launched his hip-hop career as a battle-tested warrior fighting for respect on his debut album, and thankfully, this same mentality continues to influence his music 30 years on.

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When the duo released their exuberant debut album, the hip-hop genre that they loved was becoming super serious and the project never received the widespread props that it deserved.