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Category_R&B, Category_Single Reviews, eileen, eileen i am the industry -

: #1 Fan: EileenOverall Grade/Rating: 8.6/10Production: 8.5/10Lyrics: 8/10Melody: 9/10Execution: 9/10Subject Matter: 8/10Replay Value: 9/10Originality: 9/10Skip or Spin: Spin Raw vocals, passionate lyrics, beautiful harmonies, and hypnotizing production are the first things that come to mind when you first hear '#1 Fan' from rising R&B songstress, Eileen. Nostalgia seeps in and #1 Fan makes you reminiscent of the 90s, the glory days of R&B, when the genre felt authentic and pure. Throughout#1 Fan, Eileen explores the spectrum of vocal range and stylistic techniques that make the emotions captured in the song ring out. Her sensual yet equally punchy delivery flows smoothly...

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beflow, Category_Hip-Hop, Category_Single Reviews, chicago independent hip-hop, chicago independent rap, hip hop -

: Stardom: BeFlowOverall Grade/Rating: 8.4/10Production: 8.5/10Lyrics: 8.5/10Melody: 7/10Execution: 9/10Subject Matter: 8/10Replay Value: 9/10Originality: 9/10Skip or Spin: Spin A rapper, lyricist, and vocalist, the Chicago native BeFlow puts all of his diverse talents to work on his single, "Stardom" that is a bold, influential artistic statement. Immediately upon turning "Stardom" on, you are hit with a certain suspense. The dramatic opening of cackling sounds in front of the eerie echo, smoothly leads you to the hard-hitting beat drop for a perfect introduction. The mellow feel of the track is contrasted by the depth of his impactful lyrics speaking on the issues...

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Category_Artists To Watch, Category_R&B, Category_Single Reviews, saay park, saay park i am the industry, saay park twisted music review -

: Twisted: Saay ParkOverall Grade/Rating: 8/10Production: 7.5/10Lyrics: 8/10Melody: 7/10Execution: 9/10Subject Matter: 7/10Replay Value: 9/10Originality: 9/10Skip or Spin: Spin With no time wasted, Saay Park's Twisted has an energy that pulls you right in. Ironically, as the title of the song states, the poppy, upbeat production driven by insistent synths does indeed take you on a 'Twisted,' sensual ride. A song like Twisted centers around a simple melody and Park's pulsing electric drums, creating a hypnotizing aura over the course of the song as the melody lodges itself in your brain. The R&B upstart, Saay Park has fully mastered what it takes...

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Category_Artists To Watch, Category_Single Reviews, matt nakoa, matt nakoa music review, matt nakoa waltz in the dark -

: Waltz In The Dark: Matt NakoaOverall Grade/Rating: 8.9/10Production: 9/10Lyrics: 9/10Melody: 9/10Execution: 10/10Subject Matter: 8/10Replay Value: 9/10Originality: 8/10Skip or Spin: Spin From the moment Waltz In The Dark begins, up until the second it ends, Matt Nakoa captivates and draws you into a whirlwind of passion and beauty. The smooth, soothing tone of his vocals united with the slight raunch embodies the magic of falling in love that rings true throughout the piece. Nakoa paints a picture for the listeners that feels effortless - a beautiful canvas full of tranquility made complete with the one you love. What's strongest about...

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Category_Discover, Category_Reggae, Category_Single Reviews, i am the industry, Naturally, Omari Banks, reggae, stephen jordan music journalist -

Reggae recording artist Omari Banks hails from the beautiful island of Anguilla in the Caribbean. He has been playing music for years and is planning for an album release in 2017. In the meantime, fans have the Clive Hunt co-produced track "Naturally" to listen to. Omari is demonstrating his message of love as well as expanding our consciousness through traditional Jamaican Reggae music. But it is much more than just reggae. There is also a contemporary R&B pulse that can be felt in the music. You'll notice this when listening to "Naturally," co-produced and written by Banks himself. It's easy...

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