Thanks to societal trends evolving at the speed of a hash tag and many performers counting hot hooks or well-placed arm-candy to stay relevant, it’s easy to see why longevity is considered such an accomplishment. If a couple of hits were Mint Condition’s only goal, they would’ve been a memory long before reaching the… Continue reading Mint Condition: A ST Chat About Longevity and “Music @ The Speed of Life”
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Mint Condition: Advance ST CD Review, “Music @ The Speed Of Life”
When most people think about elements of the universe, the typical choices are fire, earth and water, but another one that impacts us all just as powerfully is time. A universal equalizer that is no respecter of sex or status, its elusiveness as the years tick by has become even more pronounced in today’s digital-media-fueled… Continue reading Mint Condition: Advance ST CD Review, “Music @ The Speed Of Life”
Jill Scott ST CD Review: “Crates: Remix Fundamentals Vol. 1”
There is no set template in place when it comes to a musical remix: there can be vocals grafted onto a different track, a tempo change or even the addition of new voices like a continuation of the initial version. But even if there isn’t a required standard to follow, what makes a remix… Continue reading Jill Scott ST CD Review: “Crates: Remix Fundamentals Vol. 1”
Tamia, ST CD Review, “Beautiful Surprise”
There’s been no reality show, no stints in rehab and no tabloid-ready reports about her marriage and family, but maintaining a low profile hasn’t kept Tamia from being one of her generation’s most popular R&B artists. Ever since her appearance on Quincy Jones’ Q’s Jook Joint project, the Grammy Award nominated performer has used her… Continue reading Tamia, ST CD Review, “Beautiful Surprise”
Abiah, “Life as a Ballad” ST CD Review
Shag carpeting, polyester leisure suits, mutton-chop sideburns and butterfly collars. If you ask folks who remember the 1970s, many of its hallmarks fell short of worth beyond the era in which they came to fruition, but that truth usually doesn’t apply to its music. There was plenty of vivaciousness and variety in lyrics… Continue reading Abiah, “Life as a Ballad” ST CD Review