Mavis Staples Gets By With A Little Help From Her Friend Ben Harper on Wondrous 'We Get By' | Album Review

June 4, 2019 Steven Ovadia

The eleven tracks assembled here have the feel of a live show, not in terms of rawness, because Staples is always fully cooked, but more in the presentation of the songs.

Mavis Staples Embodies Red, White & Blue Courage on ‘If All I Was Was Black’ | Album Review

November 20, 2017 Sonya Alexander

A gilded songbird still singing wise words, Mavis Staples and her new album offer a steady, reassuring voice in these chaotic times.

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2nd II None’s Eponymous Debut Album ‘2nd II None’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary

The duo’s DJ Quik orchestrated debut LP features great production and brash attitude, which make the album an entertaining exercise overall.

Ginuwine’s Debut Album ‘Ginuwine… The Bachelor’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary

Ginuwine’s breakthrough debut was a remarkable achievement during a very competitive year for R&B albums, amidst notable releases by the likes of Aaliyah, Blackstreet, and Maxwell, among others.

Freestyle Fellowship’s Debut Album ‘To Whom It May Concern…’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary

Not just an LA underground classic, but a foundational record for a whole generation of emcees, ‘To Whom It May Concern’ continues to influence and inspire the contemporary hip-hop landscape.

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