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Smokey Robinson – Gasms (Album Review)

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The founder and frontman of the pioneering Motown vocal group the Miracles, Smokey Robinson is a R&B legend. A prolific songwriter, producer, overall massive creative force, his career has been chalked full of highlights. Really a national treasure within American music history, Robinson’s influence has ... Read More

Diana Ross – Thank You (Album Review)

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Rising to fame as the lead voice for Motown hitmakers The Supremes, the legendary Diana Ross is back with her new solo album Thank You on November 5, 2021 through Decca Records / Universal Music Group.  Marking Ross’ first studio album since 2006’s I Love ... Read More

Respect (Movie Review)

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From 2018’s Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen) and 2019’s Rocketman (Elton John) to 2019’s The Dirt (Mötley Crüe) and 2021’s The United States vs. Billie Holiday (Billie Holiday), there has been no shortage of iconic musical figure biopics in recent years. In fact, music biopics have been ... Read More

Diana Ross – Supertonic (Album Review)

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Ladies and gentlemen, the legendary Diana Ross is back with fresh music, or something like that, at least. Her forthcoming album, Supertonic, is due out digitally on Friday, May 29th via Motown and Universal Music. Rising to fame as the lead singer of The Supremes, ... Read More