Category: R&B

From Nao to Robin Thicke, R&B comes in many forms; we look at some of the biggest artists of the genre and their work

15th August 2018

Nicki Minaj – Queen | Video Review

We’re looking at Nicki Minaj’s fourth studio album Queen, her first since the chart-topping success of 2014’s The Pinkprint. Since Nicki’s four year absence her status as top female MC has come under question after the breakout success of Cardi B. Naturally, comparisons between the two New York rappers are inevitable, Cardi’s Invasion of Privacy was one of the most successful...

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6th August 2018

Travis Scott – Astroworld | Video Review

We’re looking at the third studio album from Travis Scott, Astroworld. This project comes two years after the disappointing Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight and feels like a return to form. Astroworld features several exciting producers from across the music spectrum including Tame Impala and Thundercat; while Pharrell Williams, Drake, Frank Ocean and The Weeknd all have great guest spots. Join...

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21st July 2018

The Internet – Hive Mind | Video Review

This week are looking at The Internet’s fourth studio album Hive Mind, their previous album Ego Death was nominated for a Grammy for Best Urban Contemporary Album; impressive if that’s your sort of thing. Regardless Syd, Matt Martians and Steve Lacy smashed into the mainstream, riding a wave of critical acclaim. Hive Mind comes after we saw most members of the five-piece release...

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13th July 2018

Not3s – Take Not3s II | Video Review

Not3s returns with his sophomore EP Take Not3s II, sequel to 2017’s project. The original tape was great exposure for the Hackney rapper/singer, Take Not3s created the viral hit “Addison Lee (Peng Ting Called Madison)” which only peaked #57 but established his style. While similar to fellow Afrobeat afficiando J Hus, Not3s has created his own lane and recently appeared on charting songs...

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4th July 2018

Drake – Scorpion | Video Review

Drake has released Scorpion, his first studio album since 2016’s Views – of course this ignores last year’s pleasurable playlist More Life. At 25 tracks and 90 minutes in length, Scorpion is quite an undertaking and not recommended for consumption in a single sitting. There are bright spots on this album like the heartfelt “March 14” where Drake talks to his recently announced son, and...

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12th June 2018

Kids See Ghosts – Kids See Ghosts | Video Review

We have finally got the Kid Cudi and Kanye West double act everyone has been demanding since 2008, Kids See Ghost’s self-titled debut album is a brilliant psychedelic journey. The third project in GOOD Music’s proposed five album GOOD Summer that has already seen a great Pusha-T album and Kanye West’s equally enjoyable Ye. Thoughts below in video form: Next up...

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