Single Review | RHODES - Close Your Eyes

RHODES
Close Your Eyes – Single
Rhodes Music
Release date: June 14, 2015

By Shawal Ras
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British musician, David Rhodes, has captured my attention with his latest single, ‘Close Your Eyes’, which was released about two weeks ago.

Music Video Review | Selena Gomez - Good For You

Selena Gomez
Good For You - Single
Interscope
Release date: June 22, 2015 (Single) / June 26, 2015 (Music Video)

By Shawal Ras
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Selena Gomez has premiered the sexy music video of her new single, ‘Good For You’.  

EP Review | Mike Posner - The Truth

Mike Posner
The Truth – EP
Island
Release date: June 22, 2015 

By Shawal Ras
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Where has he been? Mike Posner has kept a low profile since his 2010’s massive hit, ‘Cooler Than Me’ (which, FYI, I still listen to every now and then). Yesterday, the Duke graduate released his new EP, and boy; it is so different than his last effort.

Single Review | Janet Jackson - No Sleeep

Janet Jackson 
No Sleeep - Single
Rhythm Nation / BMG
Release date: June 22, 2015

By Shawal Ras
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Janet Jackson returns to the spotlight with a new single in years, ‘No Sleeep’. 

Single Review | Selena Gomez - Good For You (feat. A$AP Rocky) - Single

Selena Gomez
Good For You (feat. A$AP Rocky) - Single
Interscope
Release date: June 22, 2015

By Shawal Ras
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It is not easy to make a successful transition from tween pop idol to an adult pop star. Selena Gomez, who left Disney’s Hollywood Records some time ago, has released ‘Good For You’, and this might be her ticket to a completely new territory. 

Music Video Review | Alyxx Dione - Chingalinga (feat. Jason Derulo)

Alyxx Dione
Chingalinga (feat. Jason Derulo) - Single
RCA
Release date: April 6, 2015 (Single) / May 19, 2015 (Music Video)

By Vimal Esvaren
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Someone give this girl a role in Empire, stat!

Single Review | Lucy Rose - I Tried

Lucy Rose
I Tried - Single
Sony Music
Release date: July 6, 2015

By Shawal Ras
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Was browsing through Twitter and found this chilled-out track by an unknown English singer, Lucy Rose.

Music Video Review | Nicki Minaj - The Night Is Still Young

Nicki Minaj
The Night Is Still Young - Single
Young Money / Cash Money / Republic
Release date: April 28, 2015 (Single) / May 22, 2015 (Music Video)

By Vimal Esvaren
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Nicki Minaj gives her young fans some insightful advice in a frothing pop number which sounds like 'Starships' meets 'Super Bass'.

Music Video Review | Prince Royce - Back It Up (feat. Jennifer Lopez & Pitbull)

Prince Royce
Back It Up (feat. Jennifer Lopez & Pitbull) - Single
Sony Music
Release date: May 12, 2015 (Single) / June 9, 2015 (Music Video)

By Vimal Esvaren
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Prince Royce, Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull prove that when three latinos get together to make music, it couldn't be nothing but magic.

Music Video Review | Neon Trees - Songs I Can't Listen To

Neon Trees
Songs I Can't Listen To - Single
Island Records
Release date: May 5, 2015 (Single) / June 3, 2015 (Music Video)

By Vimal Esvaren
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One of the best bands I've had the luck of watching live was Neon Trees during the Animal era and I can't be any more excited with the bold step lead singer Tyler Glenn has taken with their latest offering 'Songs I Can't Listen To'.

Music Video Review | Paris Hilton - High Off My Love (feat. Birdman)

Paris Hilton
High Off My Love (feat. Birdman) - Single
Cash Money Records
Release date: May 5, 2014 (Single) / May 14, 2015 (Music Video)

By Vimal Esvaren
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World-renowned deejay of entrancing music and philanthropist of entertainment for us mortals, Her Highness Paris Hilton has released another single to breathe life into our mundane, sordid lives.

Music Video Review | Jennifer Hudson - I Still Love You

Jennifer Hudson
I Still Love You - Single
RCA
Release date: June 4, 2015 (Music Video)

By Vimal Esvaren
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21st century diva and long-time supporter of LGBT rights has released an emvee celebrating love and happiness to commemorate the Pride Month of June.

Music Video Review | Tooji - The Father Project

Tooji

The Father Project - Single

Kawaii

Release date: May 20, 2015 (Single) / June 7, 2015 (Music Video)

By Vimal Esvaren
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Norwegian-Iranian popstar Tooji may not have been a household name outside of his home country before but he is well on his way now. You know what they say, all publicity is good publicity.

LP Review | Guy Sebastian - Madness

Guy Sebastian
Madness
Sony Music Australia
Release date: November 21, 2014

By Shawal Ras
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To be honest, I never thought Guy Sebastian would no longer be that weird kid with that big afro hair in 'Angels Brought Me Here'. His eighth album (EIGHTH!), Madness, arrived late last year and it was a pretty great album; loads of pumped-up beats and matured content.

I, sorry for being a half-year late, loving this version of Guy!

Music Video Review | Rita Ora - Poison

Rita Ora
Poison - Single
Roc Nation / Columbia
Release date: May 18, 2015 (Single) / June 3, 2015 (Music Video)

By Vimal Esvaren
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It is always enjoyable to watch a music video with a storyline and Rita Ora serves it up real good in her latest.

Single Review | Eric Saade - Girl from Sweden

Eric Saade
Girl from Sweden - Single
King Island Roxystars Recordings AB
Release date: May 22, 2015

By Shawal Ras
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Eric Saade, Swedish pop singer (who rose to international fame after his stint in Eurovision back in 2011), released a pretty tame new single, titled 'Girl from Sweden'.

What a way to make it obvious where he came from, right? LOL.

Music Video Review | Maroon 5 - This Summer's Gonna Hurt Like A Motherfucker

Maroon 5

This Summer's Gonna Hurt Like A Motherfucker - Single

222 / Interscope

Release date: May 15, 2015 (Single) / May 30, 2015 (Music Video)

By Vimal Esvaren
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Could Adam Levine and Maroon 5 get any more self-absorbed after their wedding crashing fiasco? Well judging from their latest music video the answer is yes.

Single Review | Lawson - Roads

Lawson
Roads - Single
Global Talent / Polydor
Release date: May 3, 2015

By Shawal Ras
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Lawson has gone OneRepublic and I am not against it at all.

LP Review | Florence + the Machine - How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful

Florence + the Machine
How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful
Island
Release date: May 29, 2015

By Shawal Ras
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I was obsessed with Florence + the Machine's whole Illuminati-meet-Wiccan-esque aesthetic in their previous LP, Ceremonials. But their new effort is nothing like what we've heard before, and despite my negative tone, this is an enjoyable record for that drive-time under LA sun.