Category: music reviews

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Yankie – Lost in Memories

Stepping out into the spotlight on his own, Yankie of the hip-hop duo TBNY released his first solo album, Lost In Memories. The album boasts an amazing line up of featured artists, high quality production and amazing lyrics.

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MBLAQ – BLAQ STYLE

MBLAQ have made their return to the Kpop scene with their first full-length album, and I must say that I am impressed. The boys are sticking to the heavy beat and club sound that gave them success with their last single, Y.

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Cultura Profética – La Dulzura

Cultura Profética are an iconic Reggae Roots group from Puerto Rico, known for making their own brand of Reggae, incorporating fusions with jazz, funk, ska and overall Afro-Caribbean styles of music with very smooth lyrics.

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alice nine – GEMINI

GEMINI is very cohesive, the instrumentation is beautiful and the concept is mysterious. A must-listen for Jrock, rock and alice nine fans alike.

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CNBLUE – Thank U

CNBLUE’s Thank U is one of those albums that isn’t outstanding without failing, but from the get-go will be fun to listen to.

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Adele – 21

After the success of Chasing Pavements from her debut album 19, Adele is back with 21. In it, the heartbreak is tough, the vocals are sharper, the lyrics are more controlled, and the sound seems less raw.

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Laure Shang – Nightmare

2006 Super Girl winner Laure Shang (Shang Wenjie) releases her fourth album, in which she continues her exploration of electronic pop in English and French, being aptly named the Lady Gaga from China.

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IMMI – Switch

Japanese Electro-Pop is something that isn’t as mainstream as your typical J-Pop, but is rising steadily. If you want to get into it, IMMI is a good way to start. SWITCH is her debut indie album, which sums up her first two singles Klaxon and Cosmic Pink while adding so much more.