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More than Nollywood films, Afrobeats is arguably Nigeria’s strongest cultural export since the turn of the millennium. It is a...
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After signing a record deal with Warner Records, his debut album, Ivory, was released in 2022 to positive reviews for...
SZA – The Sophomore Outing Shows A New Side To Her Music
In 2017, Ctrl—a 14-track project rife with songs about love, sex, self-doubt, and heartbreak—became one of the most influential albums...
Mariah Carey “The Queen Of Christmas Returns With New Takes On Old Classics”
The Queen Of Christmas Returns With New Takes On Old Classics as part of an Apple TV exclusive, Mariah Carey's...
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Selena’s First Album In Four Years Turns Growing Pains Into Pop Gold
After her last album, Revival, the superstar weathered a rocky four years during which her love life and personal health...
Rihanna Remains A Hypnotic Presence
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Just Like All Of America – Rappers Are Victims Of An Epidemic Of Gun Violence
Add the name of Takeoff, a member of the popular rap trio Migos, to the ever-growing list of rappers, recent...