Diana Ross’s Triumphant Return
After a 22-year hiatus from original studio albums, Diana Ross makes a grand return with *Thank You*, her first album of new material since 1999’s *Every Day Is a New Day*. At 77, Ross...
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Carlos Santana: Navigating Fame and Collaboration
More than 50 years after captivating Woodstock with “Soul Sacrifice,” Carlos Santana returns with his new album *Blessings And Miracles*. The opening track, “Santana Celebration,” contrasts sharply with his earlier work, reflecting the shift...
Brandi Carlile’s In These Silent Days: A Personal Triumph
In recent years, Brandi Carlile has transitioned from an artist inspired by her musical heroes to one who collaborates with them as equals. Her work with Tanya Tucker on *While I’m Livin’* helped Tucker...
Mickey Guyton’s Remember Her Name: A Bold Debut
Mickey Guyton made waves in country music last summer with “Black Like Me,” a powerful anthem inspired by John Howard Griffin’s book and her own experiences as a Black woman. This track, which became...
Drake’s Certified Lover Boy: A Familiar Ride Through Old Themes
In the final track of his 2018 album *Scorpion*, Drake seemed poised to embrace maturity, revealing the existence of his hidden son amid a turbulent feud with Kanye West and Pusha T. This introspective...
Exploring Vulnerability: Little Simz’s *Sometimes I Might Be Introvert
On her third album, *Grey Area* (2019), British rapper Little Simz navigated the trials of her mid-20s, addressing a “mid-life crisis” concept with surprising maturity for a 24-year-old. Now 27, on her follow-up album...
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