In what may be the final album of his career, Lecrae gave one final sermon on his journey of faith. Whether it’s a wrong turn or taking a couple steps in the right direction, Lecrae uses each song from “Restoration” to remind the listener that life is often messy and restoration is a long process. Read more...
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Edward Cullen has been 17 for a while – and “Midnight Sun” reveals that even vampires aren’t immune to overindulging in teenage angst. Stephenie Meyer had set aside the retelling of the first “Twilight” novel from Edward’s perspective in 2008 after the manuscript was leaked. Read more...
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Aminé: the sophomore slump’s latest victim. The Portland, Oregon, rapper, whose 2016 debut single, “Caroline,” put his name on the map, unfortunately flounders in his sophomore effort, “Limbo.” While the release is a pleasant listen, it pinballs around and jerkily ventures through thumping trap beats, languid production and jazzy instrumentals. Read more...
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Sam Jay is many things: Black, queer, hilarious and not afraid to drop an F-bomb. Airing on Tuesday, Jay’s Netflix stand-up comedy special, “Sam Jay: 3 in the Morning,” offers a seamless blend of personal and political comedy that covers topics ranging from global issues like climate change to intimate details of her sex life. Read more...
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Dominic Fike’s debut album is as daring as the question, “What could possibly go wrong?” At only 34 minutes long, Fike’s debut is short, but it nonetheless cements his place in the music industry as an artist worthy of the attention he has garnered. Read more...
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Taylor Swift gave fans less than 24 hours to prepare for summer’s most somber soundtrack. The world woke up to the surprising news of the singer’s eighth studio album “folklore” early Thursday morning. Read more...
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Logic’s retirement album empowers him to leave the rap game with “No Pressure.” Released Friday, the rapper’s sixth and final studio album exudes self-confidence as he follows his previous works’ themes of positivity surrounding his career and personal life. Read more...
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