Month: July 2025

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Godfather of Soul

Portrait of a Legend: James Brown – The Godfather of Soul

Portrait of a Legend: James Brown – The Godfather of Soul James Brown wasn’t just a singer. He was a revolution. A pioneer. A relentless force of energy and soul whose rhythms reshaped music forever. He is the one artist I didn’t get to see live—and that remains one of my greatest regrets. 🌟 Humble Beginnings Born James Joseph Brown Jr. on May 3, 1933, in Barnwell, South Carolina, he grew up in deep poverty in Augusta, Georgia. With his […]

todayJuly 20, 2025 4

Neo Soul

Spotlight: Ari Lennox – VOCAL STYLE & MUSICAL INFLUENCE

Ari Lennox stands firmly within the neo-soul/R&B tradition, blending the warmth of 90s soul with a modern edge. Her vocal tone is uniquely hers: raspy, rich, and raw, often drawing comparisons to Erykah Badu, but more playful and accessible. She cites influences such as: Erykah Badu – for spiritual and sonic freedom Mariah Carey – for vocal agility D’Angelo, Lauryn Hill, and Whitney Houston – for emotional depth and phrasing Jill Scott – for sensuality in lyricism Her melodies float […]

todayJuly 19, 2025 5

Uncategorized

GIVĒON’s BELOVED album review: Yearning is back

Orchestral R&B is officially back, with its devoted captain GIVĒON steering the ship with consistency and pride. The 30-year-old singer released his third studio album (excluding deluxe albums) last Friday 11 July, and I have had a few days to digest it and truly share my honest opinions. I have been a GIVĒON fan for about four years now, and have been extremely fond of his previous two albums. I appreciate his unique, rich and smooth tone that glides over […]

todayJuly 15, 2025 8

Festival

Spotlight: The Rise of Lola Young

English singer Lola Young has been receiving much-deserved attention for the past year, and is currently making a brilliant first impression this festival season. The 24-year-old singer has been releasing music since 2019, but it was not until last year when she shot into the limelight. Many people will know her famous hit ‘Messy’, which stormed through TikTok as a viral sensation, and earned a comfortable seat on many people’s playlists ever since. It topped the UK Singles Chart, and […]

todayJuly 14, 2025 3

Uncategorized

Five Upcoming Albums I’m Looking Forward To

Considering the sheer volume of album releases that flooded our eardrums back in 2024, it was looking unlikely that 2025 would be very saturated with project releases. However, we have been blessed by a series of artists gifting us with their new songs. Huge names like Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Kendrick Lamar, Tate McRae, Sam Fender and more have delivered this year. To keep the momentum going, I have (with great struggle) picked just five albums that I am looking […]

todayJuly 7, 2025 4 4

Bashment

Beenie Man: King of the Dancehall or Not?

Few names resonate through the dancehall world like Beenie Man. Crowned the “King of the Dancehall” by many fans and music insiders, Beenie Man’s career has spanned decades, continents, and countless hit records. But is he truly the undisputed king—or just one of several dancehall royals? A Dancehall Prodigy Born Moses Davis in Kingston, Jamaica, Beenie Man entered the music scene astonishingly early. By age 8, he had already recorded his first single. But it was in the 1990s that […]

todayJuly 7, 2025 2 1

Raregrooves

Digging for Gold: The Allure of Raregrooves

If you’ve ever found yourself flipping through dusty crates of vinyl, headphones clamped tight as you search for that perfect, elusive beat, chances are you’ve been seduced by the world of raregrooves. What Are Raregrooves? The term “raregrooves” describes a niche but passionate music scene centered around obscure, hard-to-find records—mostly funk, soul, jazz-fusion, disco, and early R&B from the late 1960s to the early 1980s. These tracks might not have made commercial waves at the time, but decades later they’ve […]

todayJuly 5, 2025 13

Festival

Glastonbury 2025 Highlights

Worthy Farm in Somerset witnessed another eclectic setlist of artists taking the stage from 25th to 29th June. This year’s headliners were The 1975, Neil Young and Olivi Rodrigo, and all of them delivered a showstopping performance. All of the artists performing committed and gave their audience a mesmerising show, but there were some serious standouts that really brought the energy for the UK’s biggest festival. Doechii When Doechii took the West Holts stage Saturday night, it wasn’t just a […]

todayJuly 2, 2025 8 2