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During the 90’s Bad Boy Records was never without a bad girl. Sean Combs showcased the grit and heart of Faith Evans, Dream, and Total, making them all stars. Combs’ label did it again with Cassie a decade later. A versatile soft-voiced singer, she rode Pop, Hip Hop and R&B production with ease and style. Her first single, the mega hit “Me & U”, was just a taste of what her long-awaited full-length LP had to offer. Following a monster appetizer listeners got a full course meal. This platter of an LP is loaded with goodies. “Kiss Me” and “Call […]

Remember the time when groups like SWV, Sista, and En Vogue could actually sing? Unfortunately, R&B quartet Cherish won’t remind you of those times. Carried by 808 bass-driven production (“Do It To It,” which, admittedly, is a dope record) that is common with today’s singing groups, Cherish uses catchy hooks and simplistic harmonies (“Show And Tell”) to carry their weakly written songs. “Chevy” is a good example of their flaws; on the thumping song they encourage their male pursuers to treat them like their prized vehicle. With production from Don Vito, among other greats, the beats do bang. Listeners can […]

Singers/actresses Raven Symone and Sabrina Bryan along with Adrienne Bilon and Keily Williams (of pop group 3LW) together are Cheetah Girls – a singing quartet who appear in two original Disney films. Wildly popular with the House of Mouse elementary and teen demo, adults looking for serious vocals and song writing may not enjoy this child’s play. Here on their sophomore album and soundtrack, the Girls set the tone for their second movie; that tone being sometimes not great songs, hooks lacking creativity, and over-singing of adlibs. While children and preteens may enjoy “Step Up,” “Strut,” and Raven’s solo “Everyone’s […]

Lyfe opens his sophomore album with a club banger; “Slow Down” is uncharacteristic of the new era of soulfulness he established with his debut LP. This cloud soon fades, as The Phoenix rises to the type of ballad-driven, emotional, soul-stirring music I expected of Lyfe. His pain from being poor, living on the street, being alone and foolish enough to get himself imprisoned still fuels his pen. Lyfe makes songs like “The River,” “Goodbye,” “Still Here” and “More Than a Girl” feel so real, so inspiring, listeners may believe they can resurrect from any unfavorable situation and fly anew. | […]

Rick Ross’ debut album was highly recommended. My suggestion to other listeners is play it immediately if you’re in need of a good night’s sleep. Considered a classic to some, I found Port of Miami to be repetitive – in its production and subjects. I was bored after the first few tracks. Coming off his hit single “Hustlin'”, Port reflected that song too closely. Many of its selections feel like mimics, repeat performances of one another. Often reminding of fellow Miami native Trick Daddy or iconic peer Jeezy, Ross’ street tales of grinding for money are just potholes throughout inner […]

Jeannie Ortega has learned a few things from her music predecessors. Here she adopts pseudo Hip Hop, pseudo Pop styles made popular by Ashanti and Jennifer Lopez. On her debut album Jeannie offers listeners nothing new. The tough good-girl image is used to death, and Jennie’s so-so singing talent doesn’t carry this LP. The production, which is mostly Hip Hop tracks, often overshadows Jeannie’s weak writing and soft vocals. Lackluster songs “Bling,” “Let It Go”, and “Green I’Z” are a few of the many that accentuate Jeannie’s flaws. | By Mr. Joe Walker

From what I recall, the feedback published about this Jurassic 5 album was mostly negative. After listening again, I think people who were new to J5 weren’t as quick to pan it. They were more open. For longtime supporters, however, I understand their frustrations. J5 experimented a lot here. They too often abandoned their retro Hip Hop styles for more commercial-sounding, pop-like raps. The VH1-esce vocal choruses and production on “Gotta Understand” and “Brown Girl” may scare off the YO! MTV crowd J5 came to attract. “Work It Out” featuring Dave Matthews is extreme left while “Radio” and “Future Sound” […]

The Rock siding with Roman Reigns has led to an epic feud with Cody Rhodes. Them slapping each other has brought about chaos, intrigue, and hunger for a match wrestling fans never thought they’d see. ⁠THISENT.com⁠⁠ presents THIS Podcast OS Episode 35 hosted by Mr. Joe Walker featuring the famous “WHAT’S GOING ON, EVERYBODY!” opening by Whipdog of ⁠⁠The Wrestling Heroes and Insiders Podcast AKA The W.H.I.P. Show⁠⁠! The episode concludes with “Champion” by Jerome Avery. For more from him visit ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ THIS is awesome and THIS is for YOU!