Category: Music
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Da Brat – Limelite, Luv & Niteclubz
Artist: Da Brat Title: Limelite, Luv & Niteclubz Label: So So Def Rating: 5.5/10 Company Line: The lyrics on Limelite, Luv & Niteclubz are as memorable as those “tig ole bitties” Da Brat tartly described in Mariah Carey’s Heartbreaker one of her contributions to remixes and original tracks by, among the many, Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott…
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S.T.U.N. – Evolution of Energy
Artist: S.T.U.N. Title: Evolution of Energy Label: ArtistDirect Rating: 6/10 Company Line: Take the lyrical integrity of The Clash, combine it with the high-energy, fearless-punk-sensibilities of The Sex Pistols, empower it with innovative future soundscapes of bands such as The Pixies and S.F.A and you’ve got an idea what S.T.U.N. is about. The Good: “Movement”…
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Junior Senior – Don’t Stop The Beat
Artist: Junior Senior Title: Don’t Stop The Beat Label: Atlantic Rating: 4/10 Company Line: Already generating a major global buzz, Junior Senior has been topping the UK charts with their smash debut single, “Move Your Feet.” The Good: “Move Your Feet” – I didn’t know that Porky Pig knew how to sing. All I know…
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Jennifer Love Hewitt – Interview [2003]
How has everyone been receiving the album? I think they have received it pretty good so far. It’s a little tough having the actor thing attached to the musical career but I think they have responded ok so far. Have you been happy with the reaction? Do a lot of your fans from film support…
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Ashanti – Chapter 2
Artist: Ashanti Title: Chapter 2 Label: Def Soul Rating: 4/10 The Good: “Feel so Good” “The Story Of 2” – Sounds like a track fresh out of the 60’s. The Marginal: “Sweet Baby” – A nice track that isn’t necessarily great. “Rock Wit U” – Lovely and a good hook it’s just not a hit.…
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Cooler Kids – Punk Debutante
Artist: Cooler Kids Title: Punk Debutante Label: Dreamworks Rating: 6.5/10 Company Line: “It feels like the perfect time for a record like this,” says the Cooler Kids’ Kaz Gamble (better known to club enthusiasts the world over as DJ Kazimir) of the group’s debut album, Punk Debutante. “People have been beaten down with so much…
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Paloalto – Heroes & Villains
Artist: Paloalto Title: Heroes & Villains Label: American Rating: 7/10 Corporate Line: On Paloalto’s sophomore effort, heroes and villains, the band forgoes popular themes of self-pity and revenge for tales of experience and introspection. Paloalto put their brains and baggage into the music, producing an album that reflects both good times and bad. The beautiful…
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Beyonce – Dangerously in Love
Artist: Beyonce Title: Dangerously in Love Label: Columbia Rating: 7.5/10 Company Line: Ask Beyonce what she wants people to hear when they listen to Dangerously In Love, her debut solo album, and the multi-platinum-selling pop/urban recording artist answers, “My range. I want them to hear all of the musical influences from hip-hop to rock to…
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Michelle Branch – Hotel Paper
Artist: Michelle Branch Title: Hotel Paper Label: Maverick Rating: 7.5/10 Company Line: Branch’s new release, Hotel Paper, will undoubtedly create new opinions and deeper appreciation for her artistry from both critics and fans alike. “I never asked for comparisons to other artists nor did I expect outstanding reviews. I did, however, demand a fair and…
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O.A.R. – Interview
High on O.A.R. We talk with singer Marc Roberge! How many records do you have out as a group? We have four out. Two are self-recorded; they sold tons of records, then a live record and a studio record and this one here. You have a good, solid fan base why go to Lava Records?…