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Single reviews: Adele, Jeremih, The Decemberists ARTIST: SYLVIA TOSUN SINGLE: ABOVE ALL NEW YORK (Billboard) – There aren’t many Juilliard-trained sopranos releasing dance records, and Sylvia Tosun’s “Above All” is all the more listenable because of that uniqueness. The songwriter and former Trans-Siberian Orchestra vocalist specializes in traditionally arranged cuts that recall the song structure of literate dance diva [...] JAZMINE SULLIVAN – 10 SECONDS Affecting soul music often feeds off emotional pain, as Jazmine Sullivan demonstrates when she turns her hurt into a source of relief throughout her latest single. On “10 Seconds,” the singer is fed up with a former lover: her tone is miserable yet firm when she belts, “You broke my heart, with [...]
Sade – Soldier Of Love – Not my typical style track, but I still have to respect it. 8/10 Click below to listen (not the original video)
Jaheim – Ain’t Leavin Without You – Not my usual style of song, but this track is great. Grab this one if you love R&B. 8/10 Click below to listen (not the original video)
Melanie Fiona feat Ghostface Killah – It Kills Me Remix – It took them a while to come out with a remix for this one, and Ghostface is decent on it. 6/10 Click below to listen (not the original video)
Mary J Blige – I Am – Feelin this R&B. Grab this one if you haven’t already. 8/10 Click below to listen (not the original video)
Alicia Keys – Empire State Of Mind – Part II Broken Down – Basically it’s a mellow version of Empire State Of Mind, but unlike the original, this one shows off the power that is Alicia’s voice. Well done. 7/10 Click below to listen (not the original video)
Mariah Carey – H.A.T.E.U – Wow, I never realized how terrible the original is. Grab the remix! 5/10 Click below to listen (not the original video)
India.Arie – He Heals Me – Lyrically it’s a stunning track. If this one gets the spins it could wind up doing extremely well. 8/10 Click below to listen (not the original video)
Alicia Keys – Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart – I’m not a huge Alicia Keys fan, but this track is amazing. One of my current favorites and I have a feeling this single is gonna blow up. 8/10 Click below to listen (not the original video)
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