Category: Music
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The Pretenders – Loose Screw
Artist: The Pretenders Title: Loose Screw Label: Artemis Rating: 8/10 Loose Screw is the first album from the Pretenders since ’99. Chrissie Hynde is still fronting the same crew since the early days. The big question is whether they still have it or not. They Got It: “Fools Must Die” and “Kinda Nice, I Like…
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Kurupt – Interview
Kurupt goes Half Past Dead! How is Hollywood treating you? It’s good. Whole new world? Totally different world. It’s a slower pace, but a lot different when it comes to respect. They are very respectful. You’re jumping in headfirst. They gave me the opportunities so I’m gonna make the most of it. You have another…
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Amerie – Interview
A little time with Amerie! How long did it take for you to get to where you are now? Well I was working really hard at it starting in 1997. It took until 2000 when I met Rich Harrison. Altogether it took five years. But when the right connection came it really took off, but…
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TLC – 3D
Artist: TLC Title: 3D Label: LaFace Rating: 8/10 After the loss of Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes you sensed it was over for TLC. Remaining members Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas went back into the studio and completed the album they’d begun. The Hits: “Damaged” – This might be the best single TLC has…
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Sean Paul – Dutty Rock
Artist: Sean Paul Title: Dutty Rock Label: Atlantic Rating: 5/10 Sean Paul has given us the dancehall on wax for a while. Dutty Rock is his chance to take it to the next level. Hot: “Gimme The Light” – Destined to be a dancehall hit. “Can You Do The Work (featuring Ce’Cile)” – Chessy but…
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Nick Carter – Now or Never
Artist: Nick Carter Title: Now or Never Label: Jive Rating: 6.5/10 Is this the end of the Backstreet Boys? If you listen to Nick Carter’s entire record Now Or Never you’d think so. There seems to be a desperate freedom in this record and it’s hard to believe Carter would ever want to go back…
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Fat Joe – Loyalty
Artist: Fat Joe Title: Loyalty Label: Atlantic Rating: 7.5/10 Fat Joe has been bringing it more and more with each release. You might think Loyalty was rushed, but one listen will prove otherwise. Bringing It: “Born In The Ghetto” – Should become the definitive Fat Joe track. “Prove Something” – The sample of “Wildflower” brings…
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Jaheim – Still Ghetto
Artist: Jaheim Title: Still Ghetto Label: Warner Bros. Rating: 6.5/10 Jaheim lit it up with Ghetto Love. His silky smooth style is right back on target with Still Ghetto. Ghetto Fabulous: “Fabulous” – Jaheim has it. “Put That Woman First” – There is something about his style that continues to win your heart over. “Still…
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Fat Joe – Interview
Fat Joe is in deep conversation with his crew about the Knicks until I cut in… How’s life? Just working hard, you know? The record is hot. Thank you, thank you very much. Do the tracks just come to you? Yeah, I mean they seem to just come to me off the top of the…
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Manic Street Preachers – Forever Delayed
Artist: Manic Street Preachers Title: Forever Delayed Label: Sony7 Rating: 7/10 I love the Manic Street Preachers, but not for their radio trappings. No I like the stuff that never found its way to a single. But to get a beef out of the way, where are all the Holy Bible tracks? Hello? If You…