Album Reviews
ALBUM REVIEW: Rihanna – Talk That Talk
Posted by Mack on Dec 13, 2011
Artist: Rihanna Album: Talk That Talk Release Date: 11.21.11 One year after the release of her mega-successful, Grammy-nominated album Loud (click to read the review), Rihanna...
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Rest In Peace Whitney Houston – Our Love Is Your Love…
Posted by Mack on Feb 11, 2012
I am in total shock right now, I’ve had a busy day and got the call that Whitney Houston, a legendary voice in the music world had passed away. I never met her personally but...
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EXCLUSIVE: B.O.B. Hosts Private Listening Event, Discusses Collab With Andre 3000 + NEW Album
Posted by Mack on Oct 26, 2011
A few nights ago, Sound-Savvy was invited to and attended a private listening session for B.O.B., a chance to preview some brand new music from his forthcoming sophomore album...
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MIXTAPE DOWNLOAD: Elle Varner – Conversational Lush
Posted by Mack on Jan 31, 2012
Sultry young singer/songwriter Elle Varner is already making a name for herself in 2012 with the release of her new mixtape “Conversational Lush“. Prior to this...
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VIDEO: Whitney Houston’s Final Performance – ‘Jesus Loves Me’ + Celebs React on Twitter
Feb 12, 2012
Just a few nights before her untimely passing, Whitney took the stage with Kelly Price to perform a short version of ‘Jesus Loves Me‘ at a Pre-Grammy event. Unbeknownst to she and those in attendance, this would be her final public performance. Reports I’ve seen around the news sites state that Whitney was seen days and even hours before her...
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Read MoreRest In Peace Whitney Houston – Our Love Is Your Love…
Feb 11, 2012
I am in total shock right now, I’ve had a busy day and got the call that Whitney Houston, a legendary voice in the music world had passed away. I never met her personally but I KNEW Whitney Houston. Through decades of music, she connected us all to her life and through what will now be her legacy we all in some way grew to love Whitney Houston. I remember...
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Read MoreVIDEO: Miguel – Adorn
Feb 7, 2012
Miguel (@miguelunlimited) drops a hot new jam with his latest track titled ‘Adorn‘, off his forthcoming 3-song EP “Art Dealer Chic Vol.1” (I’m guessing the title is based on his own artistic skills as seen on the cover above that he reportedly painted himself), available on February 27th. I’m a huge fan of Miguel, his debut...
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Read MoreNEW MUSIC: Brandy & Monica – It All Belongs To Me
Feb 7, 2012
I’m not sure there are words that can capture my disappointment in this new song by Brandy and Monica but let me start by saying, I was NOT expecting another ‘The Boy Is Mine‘. Still, I expected that these two paired with Rico Love would be able to produce at least a little bit of magic but I’m just not feeling ‘It All Belongs To...
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Read MoreVIDEO: Kelly Clarkson Delivers The National Anthem at Super Bowl XLVI
Feb 6, 2012
Musically, this was the highlight of yesterday’s big game for me, as Kelly Clarkson delivered a stunning version of our national anthem, ‘The Star Spangled Banner‘. I only have one thing to say to that: NFL, what took you so long? Kelly was the 4th Idol winner to open the big game while she was the first to take the big title. Clad in a simple...
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Read MoreVIDEO: Madonna Rocks SuperBowl 46 Halftime Show!
Feb 5, 2012
Music legend Madonna delivered the halftime show at SuperBowl XLVI with an amazing stage set full of marching band members, a backing choir and some of her famous pals. The 53-year old performer was joined onstage by LMFAO, Nicki Minaj, M.I.A. and Cee-Lo as she performed on an elaborate stage with a few pretty slick outfit changes along the way. She opens her...
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Read MoreVIDEO: Melanie Amaro Steps to Sir Elton John in Pepsi SuperBowl Spot
Feb 3, 2012
Yesterday, I gave you the new track from Melanie Amaro, her cover of Aretha Franklin’s ‘RESPECT‘. Well here’s where that song will appear, it’s her “King’s Court” promo spot for Pepsi that’s set to air during the SuperBowl this Sunday. In the clip below, Melanie faces off with Sir Elton John and belts out...
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Read MoreVIDEO: Day 26 Gets Intimate In ‘Made Love Lately’
Feb 3, 2012
Day 26 returns with the video for their new slow jam ‘Made Love Lately‘, the lead single from their upcoming third studio album “A New Day“. Directed by Sequoia, the video captures the fellas in some intimate scenes with their ladies in a desert setting. Just being honest, I want to see something a little deeper from Day 26 this time...
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Read MoreNEW MUSIC From Melanie Amaro – RESPECT (LISTEN)
Feb 2, 2012
X-Factor USA’s first winner Melanie Amaro roars out of the gate with her cover of Aretha Franklin’s classic “RESPECT“. As of now, it’s uncertain if this will appear on her debut album (God, I hope not!) but the new track will premiere this Sunday in Pepsi’s new Superbowl commercial. Melanie will also star in a Pepsi...
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Read MoreVIDEO: Carl Thomas ft. Snoop Dogg – Don’t Kiss Me
Jan 31, 2012
Former Bad Boy recording artist Carl Thomas returns with a smooth new joint featuring big Snoop Dogg. Nice song, but the video steals a bit of R. Kelly’s swag. Did anyone else know Carl Thomas was...
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