‘Ramona Park Broke My Heart’ stuns as Vince Staples’ autobiographical masterpiece
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Sharp and transparent, the album radiates a California nonchalantness with astute lyricism.
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Benee’s ‘Lychee’ is eclectic, pop explosion
She refashions conventions throughout the album, overlaying mellowness with pulsing electricity.
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Vince Staples’ self-titled album is minimalist masterpiece
The album finds its strongest features in its simplicity: catchy beats, pointed lyrics and a narrative that, as expected, hits home.
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‘Limbo’ is Aminé’s best album to date
‘Limbo’ undoubtedly feels less forced and commercialized than some of Aminé’s previous releases.
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Come taste the bands: My musical evolution
Music became a way for me to sort out my emotions and my identity — and what better way than to wax poetic with classic rock?
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Tunesday: Reflecting on Black History Month with songs about Black empowerment
In order to reflect on the vast variety of music Black artists have put out and to celebrate Black artists all year round, check out this playlist of songs about Black empowerment.
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SOPHIE produces raucous vulnerability on her debut ‘OIL OF EVERY PEARL’S UN-INSIDES’
OIL OF EVERY PEARL’S UN-INSIDES is a welcome introduction to SOPHIE the artist and persona and not just SOPHIE the producer.
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‘Black Panther’ soundtrack offers music worthy of Wakanda
Luckily, the “Black Panther” soundtrack makes “All The Stars” look like a chart-friendly bone tossed to the Marvel bigwigs.
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Tyler, the Creator goes back to his roots in ‘Flower Boy’ tour
Because his show was so popular, the Armory added another date for the next night. Tyler shouted, “I’ll probably see some of y’all motherfuckers tomorrow.”
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‘DAMN.,’ ‘Sleep Well Beast’ top 2017’s list of best albums
Across all genres, 2017 has seen some new breakouts and returning heavyweights tackle the roiling social and political climate this year has brought — or help us escape it.
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