
Emerging from what might be the darkest period of her young adult life, Rihanna releases her fourth studio album,
Rated R in stores today . I truly believe this album picks up right where
Good Girl Gone Bad left off. She introduced a side of her that many never knew existed; a rather dark &…
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Added by Mello826BA aka BAGroupie on November 23, 2009 at 10:52am —
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In an industry watered down with less than talented acts one would truly forget what real music sounds like. That is until SRC/Universal Motown signee Melanie Fiona kicked down the doors. She's a breath of fresh air & more importantly she's literally music to your ears.
The debut which is appropriately tit…
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Added by Mello826BA aka BAGroupie on October 29, 2009 at 1:06am —
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Its been a little over three years since LeToya Luckett debuted as a solo artist. This former member of Destiny's Child returns with her sophomore release,
Lady Love, which hits stores officially tomorrow (August 25th). Exploring a new chapter in her life she explains her s…
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Added by Mello826BA aka BAGroupie on August 24, 2009 at 10:44pm —
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After nearly a decade since his last album was released, the man of mystery, Maxwell has returned with an album strictly for the more mature audience. Maxwell, regardless of his hiatus has a way of capturing his audience like a black widow does its prey.
BLACKsummer's night…
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Added by Mello826BA aka BAGroupie on July 8, 2009 at 9:55pm —
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"The Hood Birthed Me & Prison Nurtured Me. Niggas Like Me Don't Make It Here..This Is Truly Unbelievable. I MUST BE GOD'S FAVORITE" -Maino
I can see clearly now that the rain is gone. The sun has set for Hustle Hard/Atlantic records own Maino as…
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Added by Mello826BA aka BAGroupie on July 1, 2009 at 6:39pm —
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What a difference a few years away from the recording scene makes. We had just gotten used to Chrisette Michele, the artist, on her debut release
I Am in which many of us fell in love with. Her voice is very distinct, her story is nothing like the rest. Def Jam's own…
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Added by Mello826BA aka BAGroupie on May 4, 2009 at 7:32pm —
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In an era in which music evolves faster than the speed of light, artists find themselves keeping up with the Jones' to stay relevant. What's really in a name? For those aren't who aware of the evolutions of
Day 26, here's a brief history lesson, these talented young men, lives c…
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Added by Mello826BA aka BAGroupie on April 14, 2009 at 6:47pm —
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Whenever you pop in a UGK album, you know you're in for a treat. Classic riding music at its best. Bun B, the remaining member of UGK has returned with yet another instant classic with their sixth studio release UGK 4 Life.They are the best to have done it, hands down. Staying consistent w…
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Added by Mello826BA aka BAGroupie on March 31, 2009 at 9:06pm —
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No human is exempt from the realities of life- heartbreak, failure, success..."-Keri Hilson
Many know Keri Hilson for the exceptional songwriter she is, however, what about Keri, the artist? She's definitely more than a pretty face & like most, she has…
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Added by Mello826BA aka BAGroupie on March 25, 2009 at 12:10am —
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The Dream has proven once again he's more than a talented songwriter & producer. His resume' is long & very thorough when it comes to artists' he's penned tracks for. Some of the most notable artists stream from Mary . Blige, Rihanna, Mariah Carey & J. Holiday, just to name a…
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Added by Mello826BA aka BAGroupie on March 10, 2009 at 11:17pm —
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Many artists fear the sophomore jinx, given the right production, lyrical content & disposition, they'll prevail. Hailing from the Nations Capitol, J. Holiday is no newcomer to success. With his debut release Bac Of My Lac in 2007, the consumer was introduced to the har…
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Added by Mello826BA aka BAGroupie on March 10, 2009 at 9:30pm —
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After his release from DTP, Bobby Valentino has returned with his 3rd studio release, The Rebirth. The rebirth in the sense he is born into a new shell. Going the independent route on his label Blu Kolla Dreams through the distribution of EMI , he proves he can be more than just a…
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Added by Mello826BA aka BAGroupie on February 12, 2009 at 6:00pm —
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India Arie is a breath of fresh air on a hot summer day. She's so simplistic in her artistry, yet the stories in which she tells in each of her albums are full of wonderful imagery. After a short two year hiatus she returns with her 4th studio album
Testimony: Vol 2 Love & Politic…
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Added by Mello826BA aka BAGroupie on February 10, 2009 at 11:07pm —
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Its been a long time coming since we've had some feel good music, you know, something you can really groove to. Enter the saving grace, Harvard graduate Ryan Leslie or R. Les, whichever you prefer. Not only did he excel in the scholastic arena, this guy here is a music genius.
Releasin…
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Added by Mello826BA aka BAGroupie on February 10, 2009 at 9:07pm —
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For all those folks who follow the mixtape circuit you'll know its been blazing lately. Marsha Ambrosius, known as the songstress of Floetry definitely delivers on
Yours Truly. After the success of Floetry's last studio album, she landed a solo…
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Added by Mello826BA aka BAGroupie on January 12, 2009 at 11:03pm —
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Launched in April 2008, Baller Alert has become very family oriented. Like most families we laugh, cry, argue & fight. To say in the least we’ve had some memorable moments here, some are still in the archives, while others have been deleted & will remain in our Baller Ale…
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Added by Mello826BA aka BAGroupie on December 29, 2008 at 7:21pm —
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Its very rare to hear a voice reminiscent of such greats of Sam Cooke, Otis Redding & Curtis Mayfield, just to name a few. Listening to an Anthony Hamilton album, one can't help but sit back, relax, & sip on your favorite choice of spirit; preferably brown. He puts the S in s…
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Added by Mello826BA aka BAGroupie on December 23, 2008 at 12:35am —
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Its sometimes hard to take an actor/comedian such as Jamie Foxx serious. He's definitely a character to say in the least. I first took notice of his singing ability on the episode of the Jamie Foxx show in which he married Fancy (Garcelle Beauvais). The day in which he married an angel.…
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Added by Mello826BA aka BAGroupie on December 19, 2008 at 1:47am —
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When artists take a hiatus from the scene we the consumer often wonder what do they get into. Its been more than four years since Afrodisiac was released, which I might add was an incredible album. Returning with
Human, the fifth studio album,appropriately titled its obvious what…
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Added by Mello826BA aka BAGroupie on December 19, 2008 at 12:47am —
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Though celebrities shy away from the media, Keyshia Cole has allowed her fans to witness first hand that having money doesn't necessarily make you happy. If you followed her career, you'll notice change. She made us change our minds on
The Way it Is, she let women…
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Added by Mello826BA aka BAGroupie on December 18, 2008 at 1:19am —
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