H.E.R. - The 3rd Wave (Album #3)

H.E.R. - I Used To Know Her (The Prelude)

In August 2018, R&B artist H.E.R. released her third album/EP of new ,much anticipated, music.  There is no question that H.E.R. has surely taken a lead role in the revival of the R&B genre which at one time was thought to be a dead market for up and coming musicians/singers.  She  has been able to develop a very Authentic sound that not only fits her voice but ties into her "Music First" image.  In many interviews, she has even stated that she wants her fans to focus on her music and not her looks/appearance.  This speaks volumes in an American society that literally thrives off of fashion and beauty.  H.E.R. is redefining the status quo for R&B music and bringing a very classy feel into a market of overly sexed driven lyrics.

H.E.R.'s latest effort, "I Used To Know Her", maintains some of the edge of her first two projects but provides a bit more diversity in sound.  As a disclaimer, I am a harsh critic and I hold H.E.R. to a very high standard right now.  That being said, after first listening to this project, I was a tad disappointed because I expected "The Vibe" to just hit me as it did with previous projects.  As I journeyed through the EP, one of the lead songs, "Could've Been" ft. Bryson Tiller immediately caught my ear.  The song felt like an instant hit after listening just a few seconds.  "Could've Been" maintained much of the sound and energy that I appreciated with most of her previous songs.  

Thankfully, I did not give up on "I Used to Know Her".  While driving to Atlanta, I decided to take a second listen which turned into a REPEAT fest until I arrived in Buckhead-ATL.  I hate to say that it took a few listens to connect with the new project but it is by far a great body of work.  

TAKE A LISTEN

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Gene Noble - Trust (Under The Radar)

2015 - R&B has been in need of a TRUE performing soul singer with dynamic range like legendary Will Downing, Bilal and D'Angelo and I think the music game has found it in Gene Noble.  I am truly amazed at the falsetto and baritone that can be accomplished by this young man.  Being impressed is not an easy task but it seems as if I have crossed the line with songs like "You All I Give A Fuck About" and "Lies".  Mr. Noble takes his vocals to task on the new single "TRUST" over a super sensual track.  At the end of a long hallway filled with musical selections, you can be the judge of where Gene Noble stands..

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  D'Angelo - Black Messiah http://t.co/dHkLvxYTHz

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Erykah Badu - The Other Side Of The Game (Throwback)

Durning an era of music where black consciousness was being brought through to you via your local radio station, there was a young Texan woman who could do nothing but captivate your ear.  The sweet alto of Erykah Badu could do know wrong.  She spoke for women with grace and she respected the role of her male counterpart in every lyric she put forth.  On or off stage, her energy was that of a Queen who had everything to gain by spreading the word of truth to everyone who could listen.  Her single "The Other Side Of The Game" spoke of a life that many had endured but very few were willing to talk about.  It is forever a classic in Soul Music!

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Alex Isley - La Brea (New Music)

'La Brea', written & produced by Alex Isley. Copyright 2014.
(La Brea Ave.(pronounced 'Luh-BRAY-yuh') is in Los Angeles).

From Alex Isley's upcoming project, 'Luxury', set for release in Spring 2015.

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