……Released less than a year after his tenth CD, Doubleback: Evolution of R&B, Bridges represents a new relationship stage within itself—a breakup from his longtime manager, Kedar Massenburg—and the beginning of his entrepreneurial venture as a label owner distributed via BMG. Beyond that switchup, however, Mr. Thomas’s established rep as a loverman is part of… Continue reading Joe’s CD “Bridges”: The MOC Preview & ST Review Link
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Destiny’s Child’s “Love Songs,” ST Review/Preview Link
Think about it: thanks to the chart-topping success of songs like “Jumpin’ Jumpin’,” “Bootylicious,” “Soldier” and “Independent Women (Pt.2),” the quartet/trio known as Destiny’s Child is primarily remembered for—and defined by—- bombastic, booty-shaking and pro-woman pop and R&B grooves. Although their vocals were delivered with power and precision, it was easy to write them off… Continue reading Destiny’s Child’s “Love Songs,” ST Review/Preview Link
Destiny’s Child’s “Playlist,” The ST CD Review
A succession of gold and platinum albums, two Grammy Awards and a worldwide tally of at least 60 million in sales units have immortalized Destiny’s Child as historical hit makers. In their seven years as a professional singing group, the quartet/trio capitalized on the power of social media, sex appeal and songs bubbling over with… Continue reading Destiny’s Child’s “Playlist,” The ST CD Review