With a new year upon us, it’s time to reflect on all that the year 2016 gave — and a little that it took — from our collective listening. Continue reading
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Soundbytes: Top Albums Of 2013
At the precipice of a new year, there’s only ever one important question to be asked at this moment in December: What will we remember? Continue reading
Review: Jay-Z Relies On Hit-Making Designs For ‘The Blueprint 3’
If his new album’s title of “The Blueprint 3” isn’t evidence enough, rap superstar Jay-Z knows how to put together blockbuster albums even when multi-million sellers seem like an endangered species in the download era. But more than a name, Jay-Z’s new disc succeeds because he follows a simple philosophy: Make hits. Continue reading
Soundbytes: Glimpse Predictions For Grammy 2004
With everyone from 50 Cent to Warren Zevon squaring off for Grammys this year, Soundbytes weeds through the categories to give us his picks for who’ll emerge as winners from this Sunday’s event. Continue reading
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