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Opinion: Sam Smith And The Myth Of Blue-Eyed Soul
Anyone who buys into the idea that white artists blue-eyed soul are being more true to soul are being…
Opinion: Celebs, Keep Your Divorce Drama Off Social Media
If you’re telling people in interviews about your sex life with Mariah, why be surprised when they gossip…
Opinion: The Problem With ‘Sisterhood Of Hip-Hop’
Oxygen’s Sisterhood of Hip-Hop was sold on the premise that it would chronicle “the next generation of female…
Opinion: Why Aaliyah’s Legacy Should Never Be Questioned
Death adds a certain mystique to an artist and gives people reason to constantly wonder “What…
Opinion: Why Janelle Monae Isn’t A Bigger Star Yet
Given her level of talent, range, and yes, beauty, why isn’t Janelle Monáe a bigger deal by now? Her gifts as…
Opinion: Why Keyshia Cole Doesn’t Have To Sell ‘Angry R&B’
Keyshia Cole just needs to make better songs, whether happy or heartbroken Keyshia Cole’s marriage has…
A Strong Suggestion: Step It Up, Rihanna
No matter how entertaining and captivating she is, the “DGAF attitude” she’s praised for might also prove to…
Opinion: Leave Dawn Richard’s Face Alone
Plastic surgery isn’t always a sign of self-loathing You would think Dawn Richard had a sushi chef at a New…
Opinion: Why Has R&B Become So Misogynistic?
“R&B used to be a safe, loving space for women” If there’s any artist who can best describe the troubles…