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Mndsgn's Radiant Soul
Released in 2021, "Rare Pleasure" was a fascinating album that deserves more attention.
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Sylvia Robinson's Revolutionary R&B
Singers like Sylvia, Betty Davis and Millie Jackson were pioneers of '70s sultry soul.
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Earl Sweatshirt Will See You Now
On his new album, "Live Laugh Love," the cult rapper ascends from grief and self-doubt, taking stock of his journey.
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The Underrated Brilliance of Indian Thriller Music
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