I’ve never put a lot of stock in the Grammys. Certainly, I understand why artists do. It’s affirmation of your hard work, where music industry experts and insiders proclaim you the best…

When you think of Bobby V(alentino), your mind probably goes two places – his mid 2000s run of radio singles (“Slow Down,” “Tell Me,” “Anonymous”) or his big fea…

Have you ever wanted something so badly that when you get it you start having second thoughts? That’s me and this upcoming reboot of A Different World, scheduled to land on Netflix this fall. One o…

2026 has been such a weird year for music. I feel like I’m living in a land of fantasy and make-believe. And not because I just watched the Masters of the Universe movie. 2026 feels like the …

Chris Brown Brown (to be released May 8, 2026) Look at that R&B lean on this album cover – an image reserved for R&B bangers like MJ’s Thriller, Lutha’s Give Me the Reason and Teddy P’s It’…

Kehlani Kehlani (released April 24, 2026) Ever since we hit 2010, and R&B hit a creative wall, every few years when a new artist gets a little buzz and significant traction they’re instantly cr…

Let’s wrap up our Women’s History Month album ranking series with a look at one of THE most requested groups for this series. Sadly, much of the conversation around En Vogue today cente…

Kanye West Bully (released March 28, 2026) If you don’t believe that Kanye West is the most polarizing rapper on the planet, just look at my DMs. While I was at the gym this morning, I received thr…

Bruno Mars The Romantic (released February 27, 2026) Gotta admit, I always chucklewhen Bruno Mars’ critics claim that he’s predictable and formulaic. “Every song sounds the same,” they tell me. My …

Jill Scott To Whom This May Concern (released February 13, 2026) We often demand too much of our legends. Blame social media for giving overeager fans a platform to guilt artists into coming out of…

J. Cole The Fall Off (released February 6, 2026) You can’t call yourself a legend in hip-hop without first solidifying your legacy. Look at the greats. Big Pun – a trailblazer for Latinos in hip-ho…

Somehow, we did it. By the eternal grace of God, we’re halfway through the 2020s. And let’s be real, this half-decade has been half-ghetto so far. But let’s stick to the positives…