We here at R.C. would be foolish to deny the hotness that is The Dream’s new album, Love (me all summer)/Hate (me all winter), but we’d also be falling off our game if we didn’t recognize his heavy swagger-jacking of some certain music greats. Take the new single, “Fast Car,” for example. As much as [...]
As I Am – The R.C. Review
Over the past year, through interviews and blogs, singer/songwriter virtuoso Alicia Keys has been promising that her next album would blow people away. As I Am has arrived, and, unsurprisingly, Ms. Keys doesn’t disappoint. Keys’ fourth album hit shelves November 13, delivering a brand-new yet familiar sound to the thirsty ears of her fans. As [...]
First Lady – Alyson Williams
What does music veteran Alyson Williams and newcomer Rihanna have in common? A little more than what meets the eye… In 1989 Def Jam Records was a little different than it is today – while future label head Jay-Z was making appearances in Jaz-O vids, and Barbados beauty Rihanna, was just a little Red Stripe [...]
Return of the King – The Kingdom Come Review
Staking claim as monarch of the hip-hop dynasty, Jay-Z has arisen from the ashes of his alleged “retirement” with new LP Kingdom Come, only three years after the critically acclaimed Black Album. However, with the new album comes a new look —“Hov” actually exposes himself, finally revealing the cracks in the armor that he’s worn [...]
20 Y.O. – The R.C. Review
“I don’t know… I just wanna have fun…” – Janet, 20 Y.O. Intro
B-Day – The R.C. Review
Now that Destiny has finally been Fulfilled, Beyoncé is back with her sophomore effort, B’Day. The album explodes into its first track, “Déjà Vu,” with live horns and drums signaling her return, reminiscent of “Crazy in Love” — fooling listeners into thinking they’re in store for the classic R&B tracks that Dangerously in Love brought [...]
Convinced – Danity Kane
Looks like Timbo has found a new muse… Anyone who frequents R.C knows that Vocalz loves his girl groups…just check out mine and Rocka’s heated debate over Destiny’s Divas and TLC here. However, while D.C.’s out of commission to allow Bee to have more epileptic fits, someone has to take the top spot…and we’ve previously [...]
Slow Burn > Hip Hop Style
[Download the song, while you read our rants] Busta feat. Kelis > I Love My Bitch Rocka: Fuck J.Lo and Fat Joe, Kelis and Busta are the new Rakim and Jody Watley. Vocalz: Most definitely… Nas may even get jealous from this one…
Black Girls Rule
Furonda is Ferocious… Ever since Robin’s ridiculous refusal to do the nude photo shoot in Season 1, and more recently Nik having her crown stolen right from under her in Season 5, fans of America’s Next Top Model (well, at least the ones here at Rocka.Candy) have been feenin’ for another obviously black winner — [...]
Slow Burn
[Download the song, while you read our rants] India Arie > I Am Not My Hair – Swizz Beatz Remix
