Single Review : Chris Brown, Sensational
As the highly anticipated release of his eleventh album, 11:11, draws near, R&B sensation Chris Brown recently dropped his second single, “Sensational,” much to the delight of his adoring fans.” Following the mid-tempo R&B vibes of the lead single “Summer Too Hot,” Brown links up with Davido and Lojay to craft a surprisingly infectious dancefloor bop.
Album Review : Ruben Studdard, The Way I Remember It
Following his 2018 Luther Vandross cover album, Season 2 American Idol winner Ruben Studdard returns to the original material for his eighth album, The Way I Remember It.
Cliches aside, Emily Blunt and Chris Evans bring charm to Pain Hustlers
Director David Yates takes a break from the world of wizards for his latest feature in Pain Hustlers from Netflix. Wells Tower and Evan Hughes wrote the screenplay of the film. It is a fictional story that draws inspiration from the 2010 Opioid Crisis, a public health emergency in the United States caused by the over-prescription and abuse of opioid painkillers.
Budget limitations don’t hinder solid action in historical epic, Boudcia : Queen of War
Director Jesse V Johnson dips into history for his latest action effort, Boudcia: Queen of War. The film, which Johnson also pens the script, is inspired by actual events and aims to take audiences on a thrilling journey into a mystical world of sword-wielding warriors and epic battles.
Get Gotti does a disservice to The Teflon Don
For their latest project, the creators of Fear City team with Netflix once again to tell the meteoric rise and crashing fall of infamous mobster John Gotti in Get Gotti.
Milli Vanilli is an engrossing documentary
Director Luke Korem sheds light on one of the most controversial con jobs in music history with Milli Vanilli. The documentary tells the story of Robert “Rob” Pilatus and Fabrice “Fab” Morvan, who became fast friends during their youth in Germany. With Rob coming from a broken home and Fab leaving an abusive household, they shared a […]
Second Listen Sunday: Kut Klose
Yesterday, I highlighted the R&B trio Jade for Slow Jam Saturday, and for this week’s Second Listen Sunday, I wanted to show some love to another female nineties R&B trio, Kut Klose. The Atlanta-based group comprised vocalists Athena Cage, Lavonn Battle, and Tabitha Duncan. R&B legend Keith Sweat discovered the group and quickly put them […]
Slow Jam Saturday : Jade, Looking For Mr. Do Right
The nineties were a prime time in R&B. I often say there were so many groups dropping heat that many got lost in the shuffle. Often, mainstream listeners write off acts as one-hint wonders when artists would have R&B charting hits that didn’t necessarily transition into pop hits. Female R&B trio Jade is one such group and this week’s Slow Jam Saturday pick.
Concert Review : The F.O.R.C.E. Tour @ Capital One Arena
Director Luke Korem sheds light on one of the most controversial con jobs in music history with Milli Vanilli. The documentary tells the story of Robert “Rob” Pilatus and Fabrice “Fab” Morvan, who became fast friends during their youth in Germany.
Second Listen Sunday: Sisqo
In the summer of 2001, R&B was still going strong. Usher was preparing to release his third solo album, Jon B.’s underrated Pleasures U Like, had hit stores in the spring, and the genre’s current superstar Sisqó was due to release his sophmore project, Return Of Dragon. Fueled by the success of the singles “Incomplete” and “Thong Song,” Sisqó’s solo debut, Unleash the Dragon, would sell five million copies in the US alone.
Slow Jam Saturday : Skyy, Real Love
R&B group Skyy was already a decade into their music career with eight albums when they made a comeback in 1989 with the album Start of A Romance. While New Jack Swing was taking over the radio, Skyy didn’t just hop on the latest trend train. During the late 1980s, they dedicated a significant amount of time to refining their sound. They maintained their funk-inspired ethos and incorporated upbeat disco elements to create catchy rhythms.
Suburban Screams hits more than it misses Time
John Carpenter’s last directorial effort was the 2010 horror film The Ward, which went largely unnoticed. Before that, Carpenter took a hiatus after the poorly received Ghosts of Mars in 1999. Horror fans should know that Carpenter doesn’t direct all episodes in the series; he shares the job with others. So, how does Carpenter’s latest project stack up? It’s a mixed bag with some solid episodes, while others are overly familiar to horror fans.