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Sexyy Red's sex tape recently "leaked" on her IG and it has been taking the dusty back alleys of the internet by storm. Opinions are mixed. with fans of rapper Sexyy Red showing empathy while personalities such as Ebro take a more pragmatic stance by saying the video is "on brand". No matter where your opinion may land on the sex tape, the endeavor has us asking: Is Sexyy Red a victim? Who is financing and distributing this explicit content and why? Is Sexyy Red a Victim? One recurring...

So you've decided to pick up the Saxophone and you're hit with the minefield of options...do you start with the Tenor, Alto, Soprano, or Baritone? It can definitely be confusing which is why professional saxophone player and Soul Jazz recording artist Merlon Devine is here to help! Before we begin, we must state that this is not an "affordable starter saxophone" or "best value saxophone" list. The aim is to provide a list of quality instruments that will provide decent sound quality...

When you think of Ty Dolla $ign you envision autotune hooks on DJ Mustard-style rap beats but today he bucks the trend with new song "Motion". Now Ty Dolla $ign is not the first and will not be the last artist in the Rap/R&B hybrid genre to experiment with House but he is definitely the most surprising to say the least. So how did Ty Dolla $ign fare when traversing into uncharted territory with his new single? Let's dive in! Verses The lyrics are standard fare for mainstream House music. The...

Trumpeter Johnny Britt teams up with Gerald Albright and Kashan to drop the linen suit anthem for the summer, "Summer Love". The single comes from his latest album "After We Play" which Britt says is a phrase he got from one his influences, Miles Davis. It is the follow-up to the the self-titled single "After We Play". Intro "Summer Love" starts off with a piano and guitar playing two chords before a bongo takes us to the beat. At 0:04 Britt sets the mood with his soothing "ooooh Summer...

KAYTRAMINÉ's self-titled debut is here and it features 11 tracks and a runtime of 34 minutes. In our review of their first single "4Eva" we stated "It’s fun, doesn’t require too much from the listener, and is well produced". The question is does the album evolve beyond "4Eva"? Let's dissect it and find out. Analyzing 3 Songs From Kaytramine letstalkaboutit The beat Kaytranada dropped for "letstalkaboutit" is the perfect blend of chill and upbeat with its dreamy melody and intricate drum...

ATL’s own Victoria Monét is out of the "Smoke" and letting you know that the “Party Girls” are out and ready for the summer. This drop is following the release of "Smoke" ft. Lucky Daye which are both from her upcoming album "Jaguar II". Buju Banton tags along to bring some Dancehall flavor to bring some excitement to the smooth and sexy jam. While I don't believe they've ever been forgotten it is still a cool sensual Caribbean infused ode to women around the world that bops. Now does it...

"Richest Opp" is the latest mixtape from rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again and it is the most difficult tape I've ever had to review. Not due to its length or its genre but due to having to judge all 17 tracks of the release objectively. To keep it straight, I believe NBA YoungBoy is overrated as well as one of the kings of drugged out mumble rap. To say the least, listening to 17 tracks of him was a challenge but I got it done and here's my take. Analyzing 3 Songs from Richest Opp Chopstick...

Janelle Monáe has the digital streets ablaze with the release of "Lipstick Lover", the lead single from her upcoming album "Age of Pleasure". The backing track is chill, the lyrics are catchy, but what really has people in a frenzy is the NSFW music video co directed by Alan Ferguson. You're either super excited because it's unapologetically queer or outraged at how its essentially softcore porn. Monáe made it clear on "Float" that she went through a journey of discovery and acceptance and...

Charles A. Kelly is a professional keyboardist and author who has been on sets with Stevie Wonder, Sister Sledge, and Nile Rogers. In 2022, he released his debut album “You're Not Alone” and is currently on the charts with his latest single “I Know You". We chop it up with him about his latest album, future plans, and his book "5 Circles". #musicinterviews #interviews #charlesakelly

Summertime's coming and it looks like Coi LeRay just dropped its official anthem with new single “Bops”. For starters, the beat is catchy as heck and gives that minimalistic "Chicken Noodle Soup" vibe. Coi Leray holds her own on the track with a confident delivery and unapologetic braggadocio. It is the perfect solo track to follow up her most recent collaborations. Be prepared to hear this everywhere for the rest of the year. Intro The beat features an infectious cowbell that will instantly...